The questions
- 1
What do people shout at midnight on 31 December?
- Good morning!
- Happy Birthday!
- Happy New Year!
- Merry Christmas!
Answer: Happy New Year!
- 2
What do people count down from before midnight?
- One hundred
- Sixty
- Ten
- Three
Answer: Ten
- 3
What lights up the sky at midnight in many cities?
- Fireworks
- Lightning
- Rainbows
- The Sun
Answer: Fireworks
- 4
What is a New Year's resolution?
- A big party on New Year's Eve
- A gift you open at midnight
- A new calendar for the wall
- A promise to do something better in the new year
Answer: A promise to do something better in the new year
- 5
In Spain, what do people eat at each stroke of midnight?
- Twelve grapes
- Twelve nuts
- Twelve olives
- Twelve sweets
Answer: Twelve grapes
- 6
In Scotland, what is New Year's Eve called?
- Boxing Day
- Burns Night
- Halloween
- Hogmanay
Answer: Hogmanay
- 7
Which song do many people sing at midnight on New Year's Eve?
- Auld Lang Syne
- Happy Birthday
- Jingle Bells
- Silent Night
Answer: Auld Lang Syne
- 8
In which city does a big crystal ball drop at midnight?
- London (Big Ben)
- New York (Times Square)
- Paris (Eiffel Tower)
- Sydney (Harbour Bridge)
Answer: New York (Times Square)
- 9
Which city is one of the first big cities to see the New Year with famous fireworks?
- London
- Los Angeles
- New York
- Sydney
Answer: Sydney
- 10
What do children often get for Lunar New Year?
- Easter eggs
- Pumpkins
- Red envelopes with money
- Stockings
Answer: Red envelopes with money
- 11
In Denmark, what do people throw at friends' doors for luck?
- Eggs
- Flowers
- Old plates
- Shoes
Answer: Old plates
- 12
In Brazil, people often wear which colour on New Year's Eve for peace?
- Black
- Brown
- Grey
- White
Answer: White
- 13
What is the first day of the year?
- 1 February
- 1 January
- 25 December
- 31 December
Answer: 1 January
- 14
What is the last day of the year?
- 1 January
- 25 December
- 30 December
- 31 December
Answer: 31 December
- 15
In Japan, how many times do temple bells ring at New Year?
- 1 time
- 1,000 times
- 108 times
- 12 times
Answer: 108 times
- 16
What do we call the evening of 31 December?
- Boxing Day
- Christmas Eve
- New Year's Day
- New Year's Eve
Answer: New Year's Eve
- 17
Which one is correct?
- Next year I am read more books.
- Next year I read more books yesterday.
- Next year I will read more books.
- Next year I will to read more books.
Answer: Next year I will read more books.
- 18
Which one is a good New Year's resolution?
- I will be late every day.
- I will eat more vegetables.
- I will never do homework.
- I will stop brushing my teeth.
Answer: I will eat more vegetables.
- 19
How many months are there in a year?
- Eleven months
- Ten months
- Thirteen months
- Twelve months
Answer: Twelve months
- 20
What do we call the cycle of 12 animals in the Chinese calendar?
- The calendar pets
- The lucky dozen
- The year friends
- The zodiac
Answer: The zodiac
