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What is the only place where the sender’s name should appear in a cover letter?
It should only appear in the signature block
Where should the subject line be placed in a cover letter?
The subject line should be placed between the opening salutation and the beginning of the letter
What is the English translation of “annexes”, and where should it be placed in a cover letter?
The English translation of "annexes" is "enclosures"
If you start your letter with “Dear Ms Johnson,” what formal closing salutation should you choose?
The closing salutation should be "Yours sincerely"
If you start your letter with “Dear Hiring Manager,” what formal closing salutation should you choose?
The closing salutation should be "Yours faithfully"
What is the comparative form of the adjective “bad”?
Worse
In the following sentence, which comparative form should you use: “I live ____ from school than my best friend”? “Further” or “farther”?
Farther
Complete the following sentence: “Of all the students, John has the worst grades because he is the one who studies the ______.”
least
Complete the following sentence: “My youngest son studies ____ than his older brother, who always gets straight As.”
less
Complete the following sentence: “This year, there were ____ failures in the exams than last year. Almost everybody got their VET diploma.”
fewer
What is the name of the British currency?
The pound sterling
What is Britain’s most famous takeaway dish?
Fish and chips
What is the name of the clock tower that houses the Great Bell of the Palace of Westminster?
Big Ben
What are the four nations that make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What is the name of the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Sir Keir Starmer
Complete the following sentence: "We ___ (live) in this house for 5 years, but then moved back to London"
We lived
Complete the following sentence : "_____ (ever, be) to Liverpool? It's a very interesting city."
Have you ever been to Liverpool?
What is the correct verb form in the following sentence: “Liam has _____ to rugby practice. I’m afraid he won’t be back for an hour.”? “Been” or “gone”?
Gone
Complete the following sentence: “Ana ___ (always, want) to become a doctor since she was a very young girl.”
Ana has always wanted to become a doctor...
Complete the following sentence: “Don’t mind the mess in the kitchen. My husband ___ (bake) cakes for his work colleagues.”
My husband has been baking cakes...
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What do the stars on the American flag represent?
The 50 states of the U.S.A
On which date do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
4 July
Who pronounced the famous speech that begins with the words “I have a dream”?
Dr Martin Luther King
Donald Trump recently celebrated his birthday. How old is he now?
80 years old (born on 14 June 1946)
What is a “biscuit” called in American English?
A cookie
What British dish is made of sausages, baked beans, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast?
Full English breakfast
In the United States, what popular Thanksgiving dessert is traditionally made from a large orange vegetable?
Pumpkin pie
What is the traditional British meal that typically consists of roast meat, vegetables, potatoes, and gravy, and is usually eaten on Sundays?
A Sunday roast
What is the name of the traditional Scottish dish made from sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs mixed with oats and spices?
Haggis
