A not-so-serious World Cup quiz
How many questions can you answer? I'll give you the correct answers tomorrow! ...(source: www.pearsonlongman.com)
1What is the name of the official mascot of the 2010 World Cup?
- a) Zakumi
- b) Zucchini
- c) Sashimi
- d) Jacuzzi
2 What animal does the official mascot represent?
- a) A leopard
- b) A kangaroo
- c) A whale
- d) A panda
3 What prize is awarded to the top goal scorer in the World Cup?
- a) Golden Bear
- b) Golden Globe
- c) Golden Boot
- d) Golden Labrador
4 What does Victoria Beckham call her husband in private?
- a) Golden Boy
- b) Golden Wonder
- c) Goldilocks
- d) Goldenballs
5 Who designed the current World Cup trophy?
- a) Silvio Berlusconi
- b) Silvio Gazzaniga
- c) Sergio Leone
- d) Dolce and Gabbana
6 Which is the only nation that has taken part in every World Cup so far?
- a) Tahiti
- b) Luxembourg
- c) The Vatican
- d) Brazil
7 Which well-known medication is promoted by Pele?
- a) Aspirin
- b) Viagra®
- c) Prozac®
d) Paracetamol 8 Fabio Capello, the England manager, also endorses a brand.
What product doeshe promote?
- a) Pasta
- b) Glasses
- c) Hair restorer
- d) Sports cars
9 What is the title of the World Cup song?
- a) Waka Waka
- b) Shaka Shaka
- c) Daka Daka
- d) Flaca Flaca
10 Who sings it?
- a) Winnie Mandela
- b) Nana Mouskouri
- c) Lady Gaga
- d) Shakira
11 Which nation’s team wears an orange-coloured shirt?
- a) Israel
- b) Tangerine
- c) Holland
- d) Satsuma
12 Which nation lost on penalties in the semi-finals in 1990, second round in1998, quarter-finals in 2006 and if tradition holds, will probably do the same in 2010?
- a) England
- b) Brazil
- c) Germany
- d) Italy
13 Which of the following is a host city for the World Cup?
- a) Turban
- b) Durban
- c) Urban
- d) Suburban
14 What card is used to show that a player has been sent off?
- a) Yellow Card
- b) Red Card
- c) Green Card
- d) Tarot Card
15 Didier Drogba is the star of the Ivory Coast team. What is a person from theIvory Coast called?
- a) Ivorish
- b) Ivorese
- c) Ivorian
- d) Ivoringian
16 Who is the President of FIFA?
- a) Slip Batter
- b) Sip Butter
- c) Ship Blaster
- d) Sepp Blatter
17 Who scored the disputed goal for Argentina against England in 1986, which the English players claimed was handball?
- a) Diego Maradona
- b) God
- c) Madonna
- d) God and Maradona
