Shakespeare’s works are considered by many as timeless as they...

include themes relevant to all times.

Lingua franca refers to…

English as a global means of communication.

In genetic engineering…

the DNA sequence of genes can be mapped and changed.

hat role does the House of Lords play today?

It has little power but checks the work of the government.

Uncle Sam is a personification of…

the American government or the United States

The fourth of July is a federal holiday celebrating …

the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Genetic screening is the process of…

examining DNA for specific qualities.

What is meant by ‘Commonwealth of Nations’?

An association of nations, with former colonies.

What is the House of Commons?

It is the legislative branch of government.

is my favourite language., is the top language used on the internet.

The typical structure of a Shakespearean sonnet consists of:

Three quatrains and a rhyming couplet

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1
Many experts believe English will be taken over by:
Esperanto
Spanish
German
Chinese
2
Shakespeare’s works are considered by many as timeless as they...
are so well known.
are written in English.
are the best ever written.
include themes relevant to all times.
3
Who was one of the leading figures during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA?
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
4
Dystopia comes from the Greek and means…
no place.
a good place.
not a good place.
a dream.
5
The Elizabethan era is often referred to as:
‘The Golden Age’
The Age of 'Shakespearean love'
The Age of ‘Splendid Isolation’
‘The Age of Enlightenment’
6
Lingua franca refers to…
speaking frankly and openly during negotiations.
the language spoken by Franka.
English as a global means of communication.
the language spoken in France.
7
In genetic engineering…
the DNA sequence of genes can be mapped and changed.
the DNA sequence of genes plays no specific role.
the DNA sequence of genes cannot be mapped but altered.
the DNA sequence of genes can be mapped but not altered.
8
hat role does the House of Lords play today?
No role. It was abolished in 1999.
It has little power but checks the work of the government.
Holds lots of power and can stop a bill from becoming law.
idk!
9
Uncle Sam is a personification of…
illegal immigrants
the American government or the United States
the FBI
the wealthy American citizen
10
A rejection of genetically modified food was one of the reasons for…
protests against TTIP
protests against the Human Genetics Commission
protests against Brexit
protests against the EU
11
The fourth of July is a federal holiday celebrating …
the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
thanksgiving.
St. Patrick's Day.
the end of the American Civil war.
12
Genetic screening is the process of…
idk!
exchanging certain genes in embryos.
producing clones.
examining DNA for specific qualities.
13
There are various dialects and varieties of English, but this is not one of them:
Standard English
Cockney English
Cambridge English
American English
14
When did India gain its independence from GB?
1947
1997
1847
They have not gained their independence yet.
15
What is meant by ‘Commonwealth of Nations’?
I have no idea!!!
An association of nations, with former colonies.
Countries that are in the EU but have not joined the UN.
Wealthy nations.
16
What is the House of Commons?
It constitutes the executive branch of government.
It is the judicial branch of government.
It is the legislative branch of government.
idk!
17
English…
has been superseded by Chinese as the top language.
is only used on the internet in English speaking countries.
is my favourite language.
is the top language used on the internet.
18
An anaphora is the repetition of…
idk!
the first part of a sentence.
a key word employed throughout a poem.
a stanza as a chorus.
19
Globalization is often seen as synonymous with…
idk!
westernisation.
protectionism.
nationalism.
20
Which of the following famous plays by Shakespeare is not a tragedy?
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Hamlet
Othello
Macbeth
21
Which feature is typical of a dystopian society?
Happy people
No drugs
A social market economy
An urban setting
22
The ship that took the first settlers known as the Pilgrims to the New World was called…
The Titanic
The Mayflower
The Juneflower
The Santa Maria
23
Shakespeare lived during the reign of…
Henry VII
Queen Victory
Queen Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
24
Which symbol is not associated with America?
Uncle Sam
The bald eagle
The Star-Spangled banner
The Union Jack
25
Who is the Prime Minister of the UK?
Melissa May
Theresa May
Patricia June
Patricia May
26
What function does the British monarch have today?
To reign but not to rule.
idk!!!
Only to attract tourists and bring revenues to Britain.
No function at all.
27
The English word for “Nachhaltigkeit” is…
probability.
sustainability.
attainability.
availability.
28
The typical structure of a Shakespearean sonnet consists of:
Four quatrains and a rhyming couplet
An octave and a sestet
Two quatrains and a rhyming couplet
Three quatrains and a rhyming couplet
29
The American president does not have the power to…
suggest legislation.
control the budget.
deploy troops.
drink beer.
30
The sheep that was cloned in 1996 was called
Sheep No 1996
Molly
Dolly
Parker

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