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- Iberians.

2) What disaster did the whole England suffer from in the 14"' century?

- The plague.

3) Give the name of the only English king who was beheaded.

- Charles I (by Oliver Cromwell).

4) What is the name - the patronymic and the surname - of the present English Queen?

- Elisabeth George Windsor.

5) What do the letters MP stand for?

- Member of Parliament.

II. Geography

1) What are the Kingdoms of the UK and their capitals?

- England - London;

-   Scotland - Edinburgh;

-   Wales - Cardiff;

-   Northern Ireland - Belfast.

2) What is the Lake District famous for?

- Lochness monster.

3) Which river is associated with the name of W. Shakespeare?

- Avon (Stratford-on-Avon).

4) What kingdom of the UK has the depiction of a dragon on its flag?

- Wales.

5) Who is the 'Architect of London'? Which is his best-known creation?

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1) What is a 'bank holiday'?

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1.New Year's Day.

2.Good Friday.

3.Easter Monday.

4.May Day.

5.Spring Bank Holiday.

6.Summer Bank Holiday.

7.Boxing Day.

2) What 3 articles were the first-footer was required to carry?

1.a piece of coal to wish warmth;

2.a piece of bread to wish food;

3.a silver coin to wish wealth.

3) What does the bagpipe look like? What sound does it produce?

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-   The old Highland clans used to go into battle to the sound of the bag pipes.

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1.     Who is the Head of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland? (Queen Elizabeth II.)

2.     When did she ascend to the throne? (She ascended to the throne after her father's death in 1952 and was crowned in Westminster Abbey in June 1953.)

3.     Where was Princess Elizabeth educated? (She was educated at home with Princess Margaret, her younger sister. She studied constitutional history, law, art, music, learned to ride.)

4.     What do you know about the Queen's husband? (His full name is His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. They got married in 1947 in Westminster Abbey.)

5.     How many children have the Royal Couple? (They have 4 children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward.)

6.     Who is the Queen's heir to the throne? (Prince Charles.)

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7.     Long-stemmed, deep-pink carnations.

8.     Quiet evenings at home.

9.     Sandringham.

10.   The Beatles film, Yellow

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4.  Charles Dickens.

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1.  What is the official name of the country which we call Great Britain? (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.)

2.  Name the capitals of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. (London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.)

3.  What are the main colours of the Union Flag? (Blue, red and white.)

4. Who lived in Sherwood Forest? (Robin Hood.)

5. What is the famous airport in London? (Heathrow.)

6. Where were "The Beatles" born? (In Liverpool.)

7. What is the favourite hot drink in Britain? (Tea.)

8.  What is the difference between English and Russian tea? (English with milk, Russian with lemon.)

9.  Name the architectural masterpiece of Christopher Wren. (St Paul's Cathedral.)

10. Who was called "An Iron Lady"? (Margaret Thatcher.)

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He and his "merry men" lived in Sherwood Forest. (Robin Hood.)

His monument stands in the centre of Trafalgar Square. (Horatio Nelson.)

Here many famous Englishmen are buried. (Westminster Abbey.)

The Crown jewels are kept here. (Tower.)

An ideal place for sun-worshippers. (Stonehendge.)

A traditional rowing race between 2 universities. (The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.)

He wanted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. (Guy Fawkes.)

A famous picture house in Trafalgar Square. (The National Gallery.)

365 feet high and built by Christopher Wren. (St Paul's Cathedral.)

This lady was the queen of Great Britain in 18371911. (Queen Victoria.)

The English author known as the Queen of Crime. (Agatha Christie.)

The name Julius Caesar gave to Great Britain. (Albion.)

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Text 1. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. He is the youngest among the brothers. He studied at Cambridge University. He worked as a school teacher and as an actor at the theatre. Also he was an officer. His name is... (Prince Edward.)

Text 2. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. But he is not a monarch. He was born in Greece. He is a qualified pilot. Sometimes he gives interviews. The sphere of his interests is very wide: environment, wildlife, science and technology and sport. He is... (Prince Philip.)

Text 3. She is one of the members of the Royal Family. She finished Beneden school in Kent. She is the hardest working member of the family. She made an excellent sports career. In recent years she has become quite popular with public. She doesn't wear expensive dresses but she always looks very elegant. She is... (Princess Anne.)

Text 4. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. He was born in 1948. He is interested in many things: architecture, environment, history, alternative medicine, farming. His favourite sport is polo.

He is well-known as a keen promoter of British interests. He has 2 children. He is... (Charles, the Prince of Wales.)

Text 5. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. He is very good at sport. In 1980 he joined the Royal Navy and became a "sea King" helicopter pilot. He is interested in photography. He speaks French and German. In 1986 he married Miss Sarah Ferguson and has 2 daughters. He is... (Prince Andrew, the Duke of York.)

Text 6. She is one of the members of the Royal Family. She is one of the world's richest women. Three quarters or more of her working life is spent in an office reading and signing state papers. She never gives interviews. She likes to spend time with her grandchildren, watch horse-racing, go for a walk and watch TV. Her title in the UK is: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith". She is... (Queen Elizabeth II.)

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King George VI 1895 - 1952

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother 1900 - 2002

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1. Match the names with the correct country: A. UK, B. ISA. C. Australia.

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2.     Write T for the true and Y for the false statements.

1.The symbol of the US Democratic Party is a donkey.

2.There are not extremes in the land and climate of Britain.

3.The British are a nation of risk-takers.

4.The British Prime Minister appoints life peers.

5.The US President can veto laws passed by the Congress.

6.Australia is an independent republic.

7.The UK ranks first among Europe's healthiest countries.

8.People in the USA live in 11 time zones.

9.The state of Virginia is nicknamed "Mother of Presidents".

10. The Olympic Games have never been held in Great Britain.

3. Which is the odd word in each group?

1.bagpipes, Robert Burns, Edinburgh, Aldeburgh Festival

2."Cats". Liverpool. "Love me Do", Lennon

3.Mississippi, Darling, Midwest, Clyde

4.Shadow Cabinet, President, Congress, Supreme Court

5.Veteran's Day. St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving Day. Columbus Day

4. What do these names stand for?

1.Philadelphia a. the smallest state in the USA

2.Mt. Me Kinley b. a doctor in general medicine

3.Rhode Island c. the first capital of the USA

4.GP d. the seat in the British Parliament
on which the Lord Chancellor sits

5.Woolsack e. the highest mountain in the USA

6. Skye f. an island in the Irish Sea which

isn't a part of the UK

7. Isle of Man g. the highest mountain in England

8. Brighton h. an island off the northwest coast of Scotland

9. Snowdon i. a seaside resort on the southern coast of England

10.Wall j. a company which makes ice cream

5. hoose the right variant:

1. Russia joined the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in:

a. 1989 b. 1990 c. 1991

2. Young people in Britain can drive a car at:

a. 16 b. 18 c. 17

3. In Great Britain women are entitled to retirement pension at the age of:

a. 60 b. 50 c. 55

4. Hollywood is in:

a. Texas b. California c. Florida

5. "Pygmalion" was written by:

a. A.L. Webber b. G.B. Shaw c. S. Townsend

6. The director of the film "Titanic" is:

a. Steven Spielberg b. Baz Luhrmann c. James Cameron

7. The legislative branch of the American Government is called:

a. Parliament b. Congress c. Court

8. The national flag of Great Britain (the Union Jack) is made up of three flags, though the country consists of four nations. The cross of which patron Saint is not represented in the flag:

a. St. George b. St. Andrew

c. St. Patrick d. St. David

9. The first Safari Park in Britain is in:

a. London b. Longleat c. Liverpool

10. Thomas Cook was:

a. a great writer

b. one of the first travel agents

c. a sailor who discovered many new lands

11. How old is Stonehenge?

a. 2000 years old b. 3000 years old c. 5000 years old

12. Thanksgiving Day is observed in the USA on:

a. the third Thursday in November

b. the fourth Sunday in November

c. the fourth Thursday in November

13. Several bars from_________are used by the BBC as a signature tune for the World Service news.

a. H. Purcell's song "Lilliburlero"

b. B. Britten's opera "Peter Grimes"

c. "Beatles" composition "Love Me Do"

14. Mrs. Beeton was:

a. the author of a famous cook book

b. a Nobel Prize winner

c. Prime Minister of GB

15. The Peter Pan Cup is named after:

a. a famous sportsman

b. a great writer

c. a literary hero

16. Which of the following is the name of a "chain" of stores in the UK:

a. Habitat b. Jackie c. Current

17. The National Museum of Photography is in:

a. Bath b. Cambridge c. Bradford

18. Which are working languages of the UN?
a. Chinese b. English

c. Spanish d. French

6. Divide the following words into two groups: American English and British English. Pay attention to spellings.

to practice, to practise, behavior, behaviour, driver's lisense. driving licence, holidays, vacations, kilometer, kilometre, traveling, travelling, com, maize, gramophone, phonograph, canned goods, tinned goods, petrol, gas, check, cheque, dish, platter.

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Awareness quiz on Britain.

1.  What is the official name of Great Britain?

2.  What parts does Great Britain consist of?

3.  What separates this country from Europe?

4.  What is tartan?

5.  How many languages are spoken in Wales?

5.  Where did the Beatles come from?

6.  One Queen of Britain was on the throne for only 9 days.

7.  Who was she?

8.  What is the kilt and who invented it?

9.  What is the title of the song Scots usually sing at parties?

10.Who is the Prime Minister of Great Britain at present?

{Keys: 1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 2. England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales. 3. The English Channel. 4. Scottish national fabric. 5. English and Welsh. 6. Liverpool. 7. Lady Jane Grey. 8. A man's skirt in Scotland, invented by Englishmen. 9. "Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot". 10. Tony Blair.)

Multiple choice test on Great Britain.

1. What is the Union Jack?

a) The national flag of the UK.

b)Trade union organization.

c) Monument.

2. What is the name of the present British Queen?

a) Elizabeth I.

b) Mary.

c)  Elizabeth II.

3. What is the capital of Wales?

a) Glasgow.

b) Cardiff.

c)  Edinburgh.

4. Where did the Beatles come from?

a) Bristol.

b) Manchester.

c)  Liverpool.

5. What is the song the Scottish people sing at the parties?

a) "Jingle Bells".

b) "Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot".

c)  "Greensleeves".

6. Where does the ceremony of the Keys take place?

a) In the Tower of London.

b) At Buckingham Palace.

c)  In Trafalgar Square.

7. Which street in London is called "Newspaper Street"?

a) Oxford Street.

b) Fleet Street.

c)  Downing Street.

8. Where is the Speaker's Corner?

a) In Richmond Park.

b) In Hyde Park.

c)  In Kensington Gardens.

9. Where is the National Shakespeare Theatre?

a) In London.

b) In Birmingham.

c)  In Stratford-upon-Avon.

10. What is the national musical instrument of Scotland?

a) Bagpipe.

b)Trumpet.

c)  Guitar.

(Keys: la; 2c; 3b; 4c; 5b; 6a; 7b; 8b; 9c; 10a.)

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Awareness quiz on the USA.

1.  How many states does the USA consist of?

2.  What river is Washington situated on?

3.  What places of interest in Washington are connected with the names of three Presidents?

4.  In what state is Hollywood situated?

5.  Who are the natives of the USA?

6.  Who of the US Presidents was called "Honest Abe"?

7.  Where does the biggest Christmas Tree of America usually stand?

8.  Where from are the American spaceships launched into orbit?

9. Which holiday is called "the birthday of a nation"?
10. What is the name of the King of rock-n-roll?

(Keys: 1. 50 States; 2. The Potomac River; 3. Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial; 4. California; 5. Indians; 6. Lincoln; 7. Time Square in New York; 8. Cape Canaveral; 9. Independence Day; 10. Elvis Presley.)

Multiple choice test on the USA.

1. Who of the presidents fought for the abolition of slavery in the USA?

a) Lincoln.

b) Jefferson.

c) Washington.

2. What river is New York situated on?

a) The Mississippi.

b)The Potomac.

c) The Hudson.

3. What is the world's tallest stone structure situated in Washington?

a) Washington Monument.

b) Lincoln Memorial.

c)  Palace of Justice.

4. Which kind of sport is a typical American invention?

a) Tennis.

b)Baseball.

c) Golf.

5.  Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

a) Halloween.

b)Independence day.

c) Thanksgiving Day.

6. Who of the musicians played the trumpet in jazz?

a) Wellington.

b) Armstrong.

c)  Presley.

7. Who of the American scientists invented the telephone?

a) Alexander Bell.

b)Henry Ford.

c) Martin King.

8. Who of the American writers wrote books under the name of Mark Twain?

a) Jack London.

b)Samuel Clemens.

c) John Grisham.

9. Which street in New York is called the home of the atres?

a) The 5th Avenue.

b)Broadway.

c) Fleet Street.

10. What is the traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day?

a) Fish.

b)Pudding.

c) Turkey.

(Keys: la; 2c; 3a; 4b; 5c; 6b; 7a; 8b; 9b; 10 c.)

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Awareness quiz on Australia.

1.  What is the official name of the country?

2.  Who are the natives of Australia?

3.  What is the capital of Australia?

4.  What animals are depicted on the Australian coat of arms?

5.  Which tree-loving animal lives in Australia?

6.  Who discovered Australia?

7.  Who is at the head of the country?

8.  What is the longest river in Australia?

9.  What are the largest deserts in Australia?

10.What city hosted the 2002 Summer Olympic Games?

(Keys: 1. The Commonwealth of Australia; 2. Aborigines; 3. Canberra; 4. Kangaroo and emu; 5. Koala; 6. James Cook; 7. The Queen of Great Britain; 8. The Darling; 9. Great Sandy and Great Victoria; 10. Sydney.) (. 4). Multiple Choice Test on Australian Fauna.

1. What animals eat eucalyptus leaves?

a) Dingo.

b) Koala.

c) Possums.

2. What flightless bird lives in Australia?

a) Parrot.

b) Emu.

c)  Eagle.

3. Which representative of Australian fauna doesn't use
eyes and ears under water?

a) Platypus.

b)Fish.

c) Ducks.

4. Which Australian animals are born the size of a large bean and then grow taller than a man?

a) Emu.

b) Koala.

c)  Kangaroo.

5. Which of the Australian kangaroos are the largest?

a) Brown and grey.

b)Red and yellow.

c) Green and red.

6. What animals often attack sheep and are dangerous for people?

a) Wild dog dingo.

b) Ostrich.

c)  Platypus.

7. Which animal is considered to be the king of Australian animals?

a) Platypus.

b) Dingo.

c)  Kangaroo.

8. Which of the Australian animals sleeps during the day?

a) Emu.

b) Koala.

c)  Wallaroos.

9. Which Australian bird is famous for its mocking laugh?

a) Borkaburra.

b)Wombat.

c) Parrot.

10. Which marsupial looks like an enormours rat?

a) Bat.

b) Ostrich.

c)  Wombat.

(Keys: lb; 2b; 3a; 4c; 5c; 6a: 7c; 8b; 9a; 10c.)

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