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B2 New Year's Eve quiz

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  • How do celebrations differ between cultures on New Year’s Eve?
    Traditions are different
  • What is meant by a “fresh start”?
    A new beginning
  • What emotions do people often feel at the start of a new year?
    Hope and excitement
  • Why do some people prefer small celebrations at home?
    They are more relaxed
  • What is one disadvantage of making too many resolutions?
    They are hard to keep
  • Complete the sentence: Some traditions are passed ___ from generation to generation
    Down
  • How has the way people celebrate New Year’s Eve changed in recent years?
    Personal answer
  • Do you think New Year’s resolutions are effective? Why or why not?
    Personal answer
  • Name one way cities celebrate New Year’s Eve publicly
    Firework displays
  • Complete the sentence: People often stay ___ late on New Year’s Eve
    Up
  • What does “countdown” refer to?
    Counting numbers backwards to zero
  • Do you think New Year’s Eve is more important than New Year’s Day? Why?
    Personal answer
  • Would you rather celebrate New Year’s Eve at home or outside? Why?
    Personal answer
  • What do people usually do during the final ten seconds of the year?
    Count down together
  • What does “celebrate responsibly” mean?
    To celebrate without causing harm
  • What is a common drink used to celebrate at midnight?
    Champagne
  • What does “midnight” represent on New Year’s Eve?
    The exact start of the new year
  • What is one tradition from your country connected to New Year’s Eve?
    Personal answer
  • What does the phrase “time flies” suggest on New Year’s Eve?
    The year passed quickly
  • Complete the sentence: At midnight, people often toast ___ the new year
    to
  • What is meant by “ringing in the new year”?
    Celebrating the start of the new year
  • What does it mean to "look back on the year"?
    To think about past experiences
  • Why do some people feel emotional on New Year’s Eve?
    The year is ending
  • Is it important to celebrate the new year? Explain your opinion
    Personal answer
  • What does the expression “New Year’s resolution” mean?
    A promise to change or improve something
  • Complete the sentence: New Year’s Eve celebrations can vary ___ culture to culture
    From
  • What is one realistic goal you could set for the new year?
    Personal answer
  • Complete the sentence: Fireworks usually take place ___ midnight
    At
  • On what date is New Year’s Eve celebrated in most countries?
    31 December
  • Complete the sentence: Many people dress ___ for New Year’s Eve parties
    Up
  • What is the atmosphere like at most New Year’s Eve parties?
    Excited and festive
  • What does “a festive mood” describe?
    A happy and celebratory feeling
  • Why are fireworks popular on New Year’s Eve?
    To celebrate and create a festive atmosphere
  • What is the main reason people stay awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve?
    To welcome the new year
  • Complete the sentence: Many people reflect ___ the past year on New Year’s Eve
    On
  • Complete the sentence: People hope the new year will be better ___ the last one
    Than
  • What is New Year’s Day?
    The first day of the new year
  • What does “make a wish” usually mean on New Year’s Eve?
    To hope for something in the future