Challenges

Make groups of 4 or 5 students

CHALLENGE 1 – SPEED CHALLENGE (ORAL)

⏱️ We count the total time. The winning team is the one that completes all the tasks the fastest.

Teacher says → students answer fast:

• Name 3 English-speaking countries
• Name 5 school words in English
• Count to 20 in English
• Name 3 emotions
• Name 3 sports
• Say the days of the week
• Say 3 irregular verbs

CHALLENGE 2  CULTURE & CIVILISATION QUIZ – 50 QUESTIONS

RULES

• Teams have 2 minutes.
• Teacher asks random questions.
• Answer quickly and correctly.
• 1 point per correct answer.
• Winner = most points after 2 minutes.

1. Who lives in Buckingham Palace? — The King / The President / The Prime Minister
2. What is Big Ben? — Clock tower / Bridge / Statue
3. Where is the Statue of Liberty? — New York / London / Sydney
4. How many countries are in the UK? — 4 / 3 / 5
5. Which country has kangaroos? — Australia / Canada / India
6. When is Christmas celebrated? — 25 December / 1 January / 31 October
7. Who wrote Harry Potter? — J.K. Rowling / Tolkien / Shakespeare
8. What is the London Eye? — Ferris wheel / Train / Museum
9. Where is the Eiffel Tower? — Paris / Rome / Madrid
10. How many days are in a week? — 7 / 6 / 8
11. Which language is spoken in Brazil? — Portuguese / Spanish / English
12. When is Halloween? — 31 October / 25 December / 14 February
13. Who is Batman? — Superhero / Singer / Teacher
14. What is the Union Jack? — Flag / Song / Sport
15. Where is Hollywood? — Los Angeles / New York / Chicago
16. How many continents are there? — 7 / 5 / 6
17. Which country has maple syrup? — Canada / USA / UK
18. When do children go back to school in the UK? — September / July / December
19. Who is Sherlock Holmes? — Detective / Doctor / Police officer
20. What is Netflix? — Streaming platform / Shop / Game
21. Where is Buckingham Palace? — London / Paris / Dublin
22. How many months are in a year? — 12 / 10 / 11
23. Which ocean is between Europe and America? — Atlantic / Pacific / Indian
24. When is New Year’s Day? — 1 January / 25 December / 31 October
25. Who is Mickey Mouse? — Disney character / Athlete / Robot
26. What is homework? — Work at home / Holiday / Sport
27. Where is Disney World? — Florida / Canada / UK
28. How many players in a football team? — 11 / 10 / 9
29. Which country is famous for sushi? — Japan / China / Thailand
30. When do British people celebrate Bonfire Night? — 5 November / 14 February / 1 April
31. Who is the head of a school? — Headteacher / Student / Parent
32. What is TikTok used for? — Short videos / Emails / Maps
33. Where is the pyramids? — Egypt / Mexico / Greece
34. How many letters are in the English alphabet? — 26 / 24 / 28
35. Which planet do we live on? — Earth / Mars / Venus
36. When do we use Past Simple? — Finished actions / Future / Habits
37. Who presents the news on TV? — Journalist / Doctor / Teacher
38. What is a timetable? — Schedule / Game / Book
39. Where is the Big Ben? — London / Dublin / Toronto
40. How many legs does a spider have? — 8 / 6 / 10
41. Which country is famous for pizza? — Italy / Spain / France
42. When do we use Present Continuous? — Now / Yesterday / Always
43. Who is Harry Potter? — Wizard / Teacher / Athlete
44. What is a meme? — Funny image / Book / Film
45. Where is the Eiffel Tower? — Paris / Rome / Berlin
46. How many days are in a year? — 365 / 360 / 400
47. Which country has the pyramids? — Egypt / Greece / Turkey
48. When do people usually eat breakfast? — Morning / Night / Evening
49. Who is the main character in Marvel movies? — Superheroes / Teachers / Doctors
50. What does “LOL” mean? — Laughing out loud / Lots of love / Live on life

CHALLENGE 3 – GRAMMAR CHALLENGE – MIXED SENTENCES (50)

RULES

• Teams have 2 minutes
• Teacher reads sentences with gaps (random order)
• Students answer fast
• 1 point per correct answer
• Winner = most points after 2 minutes

1. She ___ (go/goes/went) to school every day.
2. This is the ___ (good/better/best) film I have ever seen.
3. If I had time, I ___ (will/would/was) travel more.
4. Yesterday, I ___ (go/went/gone) to the cinema.
5. You ___ (mustn’t/don’t have to/shouldn’t) cheat in exams.
6. They ___ (is/are/was) very happy.
7. My house is ___ (big/bigger/biggest) than yours.
8. I ___ (have been/was/am) studying English for 3 years.
9. She ___ (don’t/doesn’t/didn’t) like pizza.
10. Let’s ___ (go/goes/went) to the park.
11. I am ___ (eat/eating/ate) now.
12. She is the ___ (tall/taller/tallest) student in the class.
13. I ___ (didn’t/don’t/haven’t) see him last night.
14. He ___ (has/have/had) a car last year.
15. You ___ (should/will/can) see a doctor.
16. There ___ (is/are/be) two books on the table.
17. I would ___ (go/goes/went) if I were you.
18. They ___ (are/were/have been) playing for two hours.
19. I ___ (saw/seen/see) him yesterday.
20. She ___ (can/can to/can’t) swim very well.
21. This exercise is ___ (easy/easier/easiest) than the last one.
22. He ___ (was/were/is) tired yesterday.
23. I ___ (did/do/have done) my homework before dinner.
24. We are ___ (go/going/went) to London next week.
25. He is the ___ (bad/worse/worst) player in the team.
26. I will ___ (go/goes/went) to the party.
27. She ___ (was/were/is) watching TV when I arrived.
28. You ___ (should/must/can) study harder.
29. I ___ (can/could/may) swim when I was five.
30. They ___ (have/has/had) already finished their homework.
31. She ___ (is/are/am) my best friend.
32. Why don’t we ___ (try/tries/tried) this restaurant?
33. I ___ (am/is/are) going to have an exam tomorrow.
34. This is the ___ (bad/worse/worst) day of my life.
35. He ___ (go/goes/went) to school every day when he was young.
36. You ___ (mustn’t/don’t have to/shouldn’t) eat too much sugar.
37. I ___ (did/do/done) my homework yesterday.
38. She is the most ___ (beautiful/beauty/beautifully) girl in the school.
39. If it rains, we ___ (will/would/are) stay at home.
40. They ___ (go/goes/went) to Spain last summer.
41. I wish I ___ (was/were/am) taller.
42. He ___ (does/don’t/doesn’t) work here.
43. My phone is ___ (expensive/more expensive/most expensive) than yours.
44. We ___ (was/were/is) at school yesterday.
45. I ___ (have/has/had) two brothers.
46. She ___ (go/goes/went) every day.
47. I ___ (can/can to/can’t) speak English when I was a child.
48. He ___ (will/would/can) have finished by tomorrow.
49. There ___ (is/are/be) a problem with this exercise.
50. We ___ (are/is/were) very tired after the match.

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CHALLENGE 4 – VOCABULARY

RULES

• Groups of 4 or 5 students
• 2 minutes
• Teacher reads sentences
• Students must find the correct word
• 1 point per correct answer
• Winner = most points

1. I feel very ___ after the exam.
2. She arrived ___ than expected.
3. This story is really ___.
4. The opposite of “expensive” is ___.
5. He is ___ than his brother at maths.
6. I ___ my homework before dinner.
7. The film was rather ___.
8. We travelled ___ bus across the city.
9. She is the ___ student in the class.
10. I lost my ___ at the station.
11. He is very ___. He always helps others.
12. I ___ to London last summer.
13. This task is ___ than the previous one.
14. They are ___ football in the rain.
15. The weather has turned very ___.
16. I have ___ finished my work.
17. She ___ TV when I entered the room.
18. You ___ talk during the test.
19. I would ___ the opportunity if I had it.
20. The classroom was unusually ___.
21. He is the ___ player in the team.
22. I can ___ English fluently.
23. We are going ___ Paris next weekend.
24. She is ___ more confident than before.
25. I ___ my keys somewhere yesterday.
26. Let’s ___ a break.
27. You ___ see a doctor if it gets worse.
28. The bag was ___ heavy to carry.
29. He is ___ tired to continue.
30. I ___ call you tomorrow.
31. She is good ___ solving problems.
32. The train is running ___ schedule today.
33. I have never ___ such a thing.
34. He ___ his homework before going out.
35. The movie was ___ better than expected.
36. I am ___ to assist you with this task.
37. They ___ at school when I called.
38. This is the ___ experience I’ve ever had.
39. She is ___ the phone at the moment.
40. I ___ music while studying.
41. The shop is ___ on Sundays.
42. He is interested ___ modern art.
43. I need to buy a new ___.
44. We had a great ___.
45. She is ___ than anyone I know.
46. I don’t have ___ time left.
47. He is ___ to school at the moment.
48. The film starts ___ 8 p.m. sharp.
49. I ___ my friends last weekend.
50. They are very ___ about the results.

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CHALLENGE 5 – IRREGULAR VERBS –

RULES

• Groups of 4 or 5 students
• 2 minutes
• Teacher reads sentences
• Students complete with the correct irregular verb form
• 1 point per correct answer
• Winner = most points

1. Yesterday, I ___ (go) to school.
2. She has ___ (see) that film.
3. They ___ (take) the bus.
4. I ___ (eat) pizza last night.
5. He has ___ (write) a letter.
6. We ___ (come) home late.
7. I have ___ (give) him my book.
8. She ___ (buy) a phone.
9. They have ___ (do) their homework.
10. I ___ (find) my keys.
11. He has ___ (make) a cake.
12. We ___ (drink) water.
13. She ___ (begin) her work.
14. I have ___ (break) my phone.
15. They ___ (choose) the blue one.
16. I ___ (speak) to him.
17. She has ___ (lose) her bag.
18. We ___ (meet) at school.
19. He ___ (run) fast.
20. I have ___ (forget) my homework.
21. They ___ (fly) to Spain.
22. She has ___ (read) the book.
23. I ___ (swim) in the sea.
24. He has ___ (build) a house.
25. We ___ (send) an email.
26. I ___ (think) about it.
27. She has ___ (teach) English.
28. They ___ (catch) the train.
29. I ___ (leave) my bag.
30. He has ___ (wear) a jacket.
31. We ___ (spend) money.
32. She has ___ (feel) sick.
33. I ___ (keep) my promise.
34. They ___ (stand) in line.
35. He has ___ (drive) to Paris.
36. I ___ (fall) down.
37. She has ___ (draw) a picture.
38. We ___ (hear) a noise.
39. They ___ (sell) their car.
40. I have ___ (hold) the bag.
41. He ___ (win) the match.
42. She has ___ (pay) the bill.
43. I ___ (feel) tired.
44. They ___ (build) a school.
45. We have ___ (meet) him.
46. I ___ (send) a message.
47. She ___ (bring) her homework.
48. They have ___ (choose) the option.
49. He ___ (sleep) late.
50. I have ___ (become) better.
51. I ___ (go) to London.
52. She ___ (see) him yesterday.
53. They ___ (take) a photo.
54. I ___ (eat) breakfast.
55. He ___ (write) a text.
56. We ___ (come) back early.
57. I ___ (give) her a pen.
58. She ___ (buy) a dress.
59. They ___ (do) the test.
60. I ___ (find) the answer.
61. He ___ (make) noise.
62. We ___ (drink) coffee.
63. She ___ (begin) school.
64. I ___ (break) a glass.
65. They ___ (choose) wisely.
66. I ___ (speak) English.
67. She ___ (lose) her phone.
68. We ___ (meet) again.
69. He ___ (run) away.
70. I ___ (forget) his name.
71. They ___ (fly) home.
72. She ___ (read) loudly.
73. I ___ (swim) today.
74. He ___ (build) a wall.
75. We ___ (send) letters.
76. I ___ (think) carefully.
77. She ___ (teach) math.
78. They ___ (catch) fish.
79. I ___ (leave) early.
80. He ___ (wear) glasses.
81. We ___ (spend) time together.
82. She ___ (feel) happy.
83. I ___ (keep) secrets.
84. They ___ (stand) still.
85. He ___ (drive) carefully.
86. I ___ (fall) asleep.
87. She ___ (draw) well.
88. We ___ (hear) music.
89. They ___ (sell) everything.
90. I ___ (hold) the door.
91. He ___ (win) again.
92. She ___ (pay) cash.
93. I ___ (feel) great.
94. They ___ (build) houses.
95. We ___ (meet) friends.
96. I ___ (send) emails.
97. She ___ (bring) food.
98. They ___ (choose) answers.
99. He ___ (sleep) early.
100. I ___ (become) stronger.