City Words Quiz

Welcome to Mice In The Classroom! This blog offers examples of curriculum for students K-12 who use English as a second language (ESL) and English as a first language (EFL). Lessons are primarily prepared for Intermediate Level learners and are used as part of one-on-one tutoring and small group sessions. The quiz below is only one example of reading exercises and comprehension questions for both ESL/EFL students. If you would like to schedule tutoring sessions or if you have lesson plan ideas to share, please contact me by leaving your email address and a brief message in the "comments" area at the bottom of this posting. Learning is a wonderful experience and with the internet, the process is only a "mice" click away.

Now, let's have some fun with today's exercise:


City Words Quiz

Some cities in the world have funny names. See if you can answer these questions using only the names of the cities listed. Watch out! You’ll need your worldly wisdom!

Example: Part of it rhymes with “go“. - Mexico City


Chicago - Madrid -Shanghai - Los Angeles - Beijing - Sydney
Brussels - Tokyo - Moscow - Bombay - New York - Manila
London - Dublin - Honolulu


1. An animal that gives milk.
2. Part of the word rhymes with “sing“.
3. The opposite of “old‘.
4. Something that explodes.
5. Think of the word yo-yo.
6. Part of the word could be a boy‘s name.
7. The opposite of “low“.
8. Part of the word rhymes with "fin".
9. A part of the leg.
10. When you can no longer find something.
11. The opposite of “stop“.
12. Another word for angry.
13. A kind of green vegetable sprout.
14. The opposite of “yes“.
15. It sounds like vanilla ice cream.

Geography has always been one of my favorite school subjects. How many did you get right? Find the answers in "comments". While you are there, leave a message with your email address if you would like for me to contact you about tutoring services for you or family members. And enjoy the wonders of learning!


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