Quiz Game Round 1

What is your ALT’s name?

• Kirsty

• Kasutii

• Kristie

• Kirstie

Answer explanation

My name is from a famous 80’s actress, Kirstie Alley.

Sarah went to the grocery store to buy ten apples. She got home and ate two. Then she sliced three apples and gave them to her family. She put one apple inside the fridge. She gave four apples to her friends. How many apples are remaining?

• None

• one

• two

• four

Answer explanation

Only one is remaining because she placed it in the fridge.

Mom and Dad were talking during our flight to Okinawa.

Dad: I don’t like the hot weather but I like the ocean.

Mom: If you don’t like the hot weather then you shouldn’t have come!

Me: Do you like seafood Dad?

Dad: Yes, I do but not octopus.

Question: What does Dad like?

• He likes the weather in Okinawa.

• He likes this trip.

• He likes seafood and the ocean.

• He likes octopus but not all seafood.

Answer explanation

The question was asking about what Dad likes.

A cheetah can run fast, how about a crocodile?

• Yes, it can run quite fast.

• No, it can’t because it’s heavy.

• Yes, it can but very slow.

• It can only swim and walk.

Answer explanation

A crocodile can run quite fast. The quickest is the Nile crocodile which can run up to 35 km/h. Have you ever seen one run?

Fish can swim, can they fly too?

• No, of course not.

• Yes, they can fly.

• I think some fish can fly.

Answer explanation

There are over 50 species of flying fish in the world. Have you ever seen them fly?

Your friend said, “I like collecting shoes.”, which is the best response?

• Okay, bye.

• No, I don’t like that.

• Cool! What kind?

• I’m sorry.

Answer explanation

The proper filler is important to keep the conversation going. If you don’t add fillers, it’s considered a rude manner.

Your friend asked you, “What did you have for dinner last night?”. Which is the best response.

• I don’t like dinner, sorry.

• Hmm… fried chicken.

• I like rice and miso soup.

• I cooked pasta last night.

Answer explanation

A casual conversation with friends doesn’t have to be a full sentence. A short answer still means you are listening.

Your brother got angry because you were teasing him. Which is the best response?

• Oh, well. Bye!

• I’m sorry, I was being silly.

• (Say nothing and walk out)

• I’m sorry. I love you.

Answer explanation

The proper response is “I’m sorry, I was being silly.” which is the same as “I was just kidding, don’t be angry.” It doesn’t have to be formal because as siblings, you are family.

I think English is important, what do you think?

• Umm… okay.

• Oh, I see. I’m sorry.

• I think so, too.

• No.

Answer explanation

When stating your opinion, and you agreed, you don’t have to start with “yes”. Just directly say your thoughts.

Do you want to go abroad?

• Yes, I want to go to Osaka.

• Yes, it’s the United States of America, in New York.

• Yes, I’m going to Okinawa next week.

• Well, I want to go to Germany.

Answer explanation

The question is about “want to go abroad”. Abroad is 海外 in Japanese. So would you like to go travel in another country?