WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN? 8 FORM
1.What is the full name of the country? A) Great Britain B) The united Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland C) The British Isles
2. Great Britain consists of _________ parts.
3. The UK is separated from the continent by ____________. A) the Irish Sea B) the English Channel C) the Baltic sea
4. Choose the right capital. 1. Wales 2. Northern Ireland 3. Scotland 4. England A) Belfast B) London C) Cardiff D) Edinburgh
5. Match the countries and its symbols: 1. England 2. Wales 3. Scotland 4. Northern Ireland A) thistle B) rose C) daffodil D) shamrock
6. What river is the capital situated on? A) the Clyde B) the Thames C) the Severn
7. Is John Bull the symbol of the typical Englishman? A) YES B) NO
8. The Union Jack is the British ________. A) emblem B) flag C) county
9. In Britain _________ is the head of the State. A) the Queen B) the Prime Minister C) the President
10. The English like to talk about their __________. A) clothes B) climate C) weather
11. These are some facts about three regions of Great Britain A) This region is divided into two parts. It is mountainous with beautiful large lakes and rivers. B) This country is small, is washed by the Irish Sea and the Bristol Channel. It has the highest Mount, and it is famous for its valleys, streams, waterfalls. C) This country has different parts: industrial and agricultural. This region is washed by the North Sea and the English Channel. 1. Wales 2. England 3. Scotland
12. Match the words in the two columns to write what these places are famous for: 1. Oxford 2. Wales 3. London 4 Heathrow A) the biggest airport in England B) Its 12th century university C) its lakes and beautiful scenery D) the fact it was built by Romans
13.Who is the current monarch? A) King George B) Queen Elizabeth II C) Queen Elizabeth I D) Queen Elizabeth III
14. Which is following is a well-known food? A) Frogs Legs B) Chicken C) Pasta D) Fish and Chips
15. The Highest point in the UK is__________. A) Kinder Scout, England B) Ben Nevis, Scotland C) Snowdon, Wales D) Helvellyn, England
16. The mysterious Loch Ness Monster is from: A) Wales B) Ireland C) Scotland D) England
17. The Beatles started their career in : A) London B) Liverpool C) Birmingham D) Cardiff
18. The Kilt is: A) a shirt B) a pair of trousers C) a skirt D) a pair of gloves
19. With which sport is Wimbledon associated? A) badminton B) tennis C) rugby D) golf
20. With which sport have hooligans been most associated? A) cricket B) Tiddlywinks C) Football D) Rugby
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