Superstitions
According to folklore, breaking a mirror means you will be doomed to how many years of bad luck?
7 years
''THE'' or zero article?
_____ Kuressaare Castle is surrounded by a working moat.
zero article
Is London the largest city in Europe?
YES
Is the following sentence in The present simple passive or in The past simple passive:
Carrots are grown in Estonia.
The present simple passive
TRUE or NOT?
The name ''Santa Claus'' comes from the Netherlands.
TRUE
According to the Christian faith, Jesus was crucified on that day. What day was it?
Friday
''THE'' or zero article?
Where does ______ Queen live?
the
How many people live in London?
(over) 8 million people
Correct the sentence:
This shopping centre is opened in 2016.
This shopping centre was opened in 2016.
In Britain, Fridays were the days for pubic hangings. How many steps there were supposedly leading up to the noose?
13 steps
Find a word that matches following definition:
A person who is not loyal to their country or beliefs.
A traitor
''THE'' or zero article?
I live in ______ Estonia but my friend lives in _____ USA.
zero article, the
How many languages are spoken in London?
(more than) 300 languages
Write the sentence in the passive.
Kevin always does the washing-up.
The washing-up is always done by Kevin.
Why is it considered to be lucky for a lady to have a black cat?
She will have many suitors.
Name one country where black cats are considered to bring good luck.
Britain, Japan, Egypt
''THE'' or zero article?
_____ Lake Peipsi is smaller than _____ Mediterranean Sea.
zero article, the
What is the oldest bridge in London?
London Bridge
Write the sentence in the passive:
They can colour in the pictures.
The pictures can be coloured in.
Report the sentence:
John asks me,''When did it happen?''
John wants to know when it happened.
Why did people use to cover a mirror when someone died?
To prevent their soul being trapped inside the mirror.
''THE'' or zero article?
I have been to ______ Oxford Street but I don't know where _____ Oxford University is located, because I studied at _____ University of Tartu.
zero article, zero article, the
Who gave London its name?
The Romans did.
Write the sentence in the passive.
Many French tourists visited that castle last year.
Last year that castle was visited by many French tourists.
Translate into English:
''kurjakuulutav enne''
a bad/evil omen