AS Orientation Warm-Up

Where is British Model College located?

• Thapathali

• Godawari

• Boudhanilkantha

• Chakupat

Answer explanation

The British College is located in Thapathali and is the parent institution of British Model College, which is located in Chakupat.

John, Paul, George, and Ringo were members of which musical group?

• BTS

• Backstreet Boys

• The Beatles

• One Direction

Answer explanation

The Beatles were a band formed out of Liverpool in 1960. Members consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Their popular songs include "Here Comes The Sun", "Come Together", and "Let It Be".

What is "cynophobia"?

• Fear of dogs

• Fear of bubbles

• Fear of spiders

• Fear of missing out

Answer explanation

A "phobia " is a suffix that describes an overwhelming fear of something. Arachnaphobia is the fear of spiders while trypophobia is the fear of clusters of small holes like sponges or soap bubbles.

How many A Level subjects are offered at British Model College?

• 13

• 12

• 21

• 8

Answer explanation

BMC offers a variety of 12 different Science and Non-Science subjects. Students may combine these subjects in any way to achieve their academic goals.

What floor of the British Model College is the library located on?

• Ground Floor

• First Floor

• Second Floor

• Third Floor

Answer explanation

The BMC Library is the perfect place for quiet studying or recreational reading. Ask our librarian, Ms. Deepa Shrestha, if you have any questions!

Which country won the first World Cup?

• Uruguay

• Brazil

• UK

• Portugal

Answer explanation

The first ever World Cup was held in 1930 and hosted in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the most watched sporting event in the world.

The unicorn is the national animal of which country?

• Ireland

• Luxembourg

• Scotland

• New Zealand

Answer explanation

Many countries choose a national animal to represent the pride and identification of their country. The national animal of Nepal is the cow.

Which of Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion states "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction"?

• First Law of Motion

• Second Law of Motion

• Third Law of Motion

• Fourth Law of Motion

Answer explanation

Legend has it that Isaac Newton first became interested in the idea of gravity after an apple fell on his head in his birth home of Lincolnshire, England. He took this passion to Cambridge University where he studied Physics.

Which country has the highest percentage of international students? (ProjectAtlas, 2019)

• USA

• UK

• Canada

• Australia

Answer explanation

Although the USA has the highest number of international students, the percentage of international students in the USA is only 5.5% of the student population.

Australia = 28%

Canada = 21.4%

UK = 20.9%

What is the motto on the British Model College sign at the front of campus?

• Belong. Believe. Become.

• From scholars to leaders.

• Hinc lucem et pocula sacra

• Learn. Lead. Succeed.