Рабочий лист "Викторины для 10-11 классов по идиомам английского языка (популярные, еда, животные)"

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Popular English Idioms Quiz

Answer the following questions by choosing the correct meaning of each idiom from the given options. Each question has only one right answer.

Question 1:

What does “break a leg” mean?

A) To suffer an injury
B) Good luck!
C) Stop working hard

Question 2:

If someone tells you to “let sleeping dogs lie,” what are they suggesting?

A) Don’t disturb something that could cause trouble if awakened
B) Take care of your pets better
C) Get more sleep yourself

Question 3:

When people say “it’s raining cats and dogs,” what do they really mean?

A) It is raining very heavily
B) Animals are falling from the sky
C) There will be no rain today

Question 4:

Which phrase means to work together effectively as a team?

A) Pulling teeth
B) Rubbing shoulders
C) Rowing in the same boat

Question 5:

What is meant when someone says, “you can’t judge a book by its cover?”

A) Appearances can be deceiving
B) Books should always have attractive covers
C) Only read books with colorful covers

Question 6:

If someone advises you not to “put all your eggs in one basket,” what advice are they giving?

A) Distribute risks or resources among different opportunities
B) Buy multiple baskets for your eggs
C) Avoid carrying too many items at once

Question 7:

The expression “when pigs fly” implies...

A) Something extremely unlikely to happen
B) Farm animals enjoy flying
C) People need to start farming pigs

Question 8:

What does it mean to “hit the nail on the head?”

A) Accurately describe or identify a problem/solution
B) Cause physical damage unintentionally
C) Need to buy new tools soon

Question 9:

What happens when you “bite off more than you can chew?”

A) Taking on responsibilities beyond your capacity
B) Eating too much food quickly
C) Losing appetite suddenly

Question 10:

What does the idiom “kill two birds with one stone” signify?

A) Achieve two goals simultaneously through one action
B) Hunting techniques for beginners
C) Harming wildlife accidentally

Answers:

B) Good luck!
A) Don’t disturb something that could cause trouble if awakened
A) It is raining very heavily
C) Rowing in the same boat
A) Appearances can be deceiving
A) Distribute risks or resources among different opportunities
A) Something extremely unlikely to happen
A) Accurately describe or identify a problem/solution
A) Taking on responsibilities beyond your capacity
A) Achieve two goals simultaneously through one action

Food Idioms Quiz

Choose the correct meaning or usage for the given idiom related to food. Good luck!

1. What does it mean when someone says they are "bite off more than they can chew"?

A) They eat too much at once.
B) They take on a task that is beyond their abilities.
C) They have a strong appetite.
D) They like spicy foods.

2. If you say you're going to "butter someone up," what do you intend to do?

A) Spread butter on bread.
B) Offer them a dessert.
C) Cook with butter.
D) Flatter them excessively.

3. When someone mentions having a "hunger pang," what might they be experiencing?

A) An intense desire for sweets.
B) Strong feelings of hunger.
C) A sudden craving for specific food.
D) Indigestion after eating too quickly.

4. What could be inferred if someone claims they were “born with a silver spoon in their mouth”?

A) They grew up wealthy and privileged.
B) Their family had many silver utensils.
C) They were born into poverty but became rich later.
D) They enjoy fine dining experiences frequently.

5. How would you interpret the statement "He’s as cool as a cucumber"?

A) He remains calm under pressure.
B) He prefers cold temperatures.
C) He likes pickles very much.
D) His favorite vegetable is cucumbers.

6. In which situation might one use the phrase "eat humble pie"?

A) To celebrate a victory over rivals.
B) To admit mistakes humbly.
C) After consuming a particularly delicious meal.
D) As a way to express satisfaction about one's own cooking skills.

7. Which scenario best fits the description of "selling like hotcakes"?

A) A product selling poorly because it's expensive.
B) Something becoming highly popular and selling rapidly.
C) Buying discounted items from stores.
D) Eating too many unhealthy snacks.

8. Choose the most accurate interpretation of "a piece of cake":

A) Indicates difficulty completing tasks efficiently.
B) Describes an activity that's easy and effortless.
C) Refers specifically to baking activities.
D) Expresses dissatisfaction with simple chores.

9. What message is conveyed through the saying "too many cooks spoil the broth"?

A) Excessive involvement complicates things negatively.
B) Cooking requires precise measurements only.
C) Broths are hard to make correctly.
D) There should always be more than one chef present while preparing meals.

10. Complete this sentence using the appropriate idiom: "She's been trying so hard lately; she deserves some ______."

A) Salt and pepper.
B) Pie in the sky.
C) Cherry on top.
D) Apple of my eye.

Answers:

1. B

Explanation: This expression means attempting something overly ambitious or difficult.

2. D

Explanation: It refers to praising someone insincerely to gain favor or advantage.

3. B

Explanation: It's used to describe sharp pains caused by an empty stomach

4. A

Explanation: This phrase indicates being born into wealth and luxury.

5. A

Explanation: It describes someone who stays composed even in stressful situations.

6. B

Explanation: This idiom implies acknowledging errors or failures gracefully.

7. B

Explanation: Used metaphorically to indicate fast sales due to high demand.

8. B

Explanation: Often used humorously to emphasize how simple or straightforward something was.

9. A

Explanation: Means that too many people working together may hinder progress rather than help achieve goals effectively

10. C

Explanation: Adding 'cherry on top' suggests adding a final touch or reward for her efforts.

Animal Idioms Quiz

Choose the correct meaning for each idiom below.

Question 1

Idiom: A little bird told me.

A) I found out by accident.
B) Someone whispered it to me in secret.
C) It's a common saying with no real meaning.
D) I'm not revealing my source of information.

Question 2

Idiom: Barking up the wrong tree.

A) Being mistaken or pursuing an incorrect path.
B) Making too much noise.
C) Chasing something that is moving quickly.
D) Climbing trees for fun.

Question 3

Idiom: Let sleeping dogs lie.

A) Avoid causing trouble where possible.
B) Take care of animals properly.
C) Leave things as they are if they're fine now.
D) Stay calm and quiet like a dog.

Question 4

Idiom: Kill two birds with one stone.

A) Accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously.
B) Cause unnecessary harm.
C) Be extremely efficient at hunting.
D) Make quick decisions without thinking.

Question 5

Idiom: Open a can of worms.

A) Create more problems than expected.
B) Start a project that's easy to complete.
C) Open something delicious but complicated.
D) Unleash chaos unintentionally.

Question 6

Idiom: When pigs fly.

A) Animals are magical creatures.
B) An event happening soon.
C) Time flies when you're having fun.
D) Something impossible will happen.

Question 7

Idiom: Hold your horses.

A) Control your pets better.
B) Stop being impatient or wait before acting.
C) Keep riding even though it's hard.
D) Practice horseback riding skills.

Question 8

Idiom: The early bird catches the worm.

A) Waking up early has its advantages.
B) Birds always catch their food first thing in the morning.
C) Success comes from speed rather than effort.
D) Nature works best during dawn hours.

Question 9

Idiom: Beat around the bush.

A) Do the gardening.
B) Enjoy nature hikes through forests.
C) Delay getting to the point or avoid directness.
D) Engage in intense physical activity.

Question 10

Idiom: Take the bull by the horns.

A) Face challenges head-on bravely.
B) Protect yourself against wild animals.
C) Eat beef-based meals regularly.
D) Show off your strength and courage physically.

Answers:

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