Quiz: Only in the UK — 4 domande

1. Come si traduce “to love” in italiano?

A. Amare

B. Odiare

C. Essere pazzo di

D. Piacere o amare bene

Answer: (A)

Spiegazione

“To love” significa “amare” ed esprime un sentimento più forte di “to like”. “To like” indica invece un sentimento positivo più debole.

2. Quale espressione inglese indica un entusiasmo molto forte per qualcosa?

A. To hate

B. Be crazy about

C. To like

D. Be keen on

Answer: (B)

Spiegazione

“Be crazy about” significa “essere pazzo di” o “essere dingue di” e indica un entusiasmo intenso. “Be keen on” esprime invece un gradimento più moderato.

3. Which four parts make up the United Kingdom?

A. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

B. England, Wales, Northern Ireland and France

C. England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland

D. Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Isle of Man

Answer: (A)

Spiegazione

The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is a separate country, so it does not replace Northern Ireland in this list.

4. What does the term “stereotype” mean when describing British people?

A. A traditional rule followed by every person in Britain

B. A general idea about many people that may not be true of everyone

C. A legal definition applying to all British citizens

D. A detailed description of one individual from Britain

Answer: (B)

Spiegazione

A stereotype is a generalised idea about a group that is not necessarily true of every member. It is therefore different from a rule or legal definition that applies to everyone.