Блиц-опрос по английскому языку в 9 классе

Блиц-опрос по английскому языку в 9 классе по теме  «Страны и города»

The United Kingdom

1. What kind of state is the United Kingdom? (a parliamentary monarchy)

2. What does the word “Albion”, the poetic name of Great Britain, mean? (white)

3. What is the national emblem of England? (a rose)

4. What is the national emblem of Scotland? (a thistle)

5. What is the national emblem of Wales? (a daffodil)

6. What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland? (a shamrock and a red hand)

7. What is the capital of England? (London) 

8. What is the capital of Scotland? (Edinburgh) 

9. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? (Belfast)

10. What is the capital of Wales? (Cardiff)

11. What is the nickname of the flag of the UK (Union Jack)

12. What is the name of the London residence of Queen Elizabeth II? ( Buckingham Palace)

13. What is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the UK? (No.10, Downing St.)

14. Who is the architect of the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral? (Sir Christopher Wren)

15. What is the nickname of London’s Underground? (the Tube) 

16. Where is the residence of the head of the English Church? (In Canterbury)

17. What is the seat of the British Government? (the House of Parliament)

18. Where can you see wax figures of many famous people? (in Madam Tussaud’s)

19. How many brown lions can you seat the foot of the monument to Admiral Nelson? (4)

20. How many bridges cross the Tames? (14)

21. What was the first name of London? (Llyn-Dyn)

22. What is the large museum in London? (The British Museum)

23. Who was the first woman Prime Minister in the UK? (Margaret Thatcher)

24. What is the name of the first Queen of the UK? (Victoria)

25. What is the biggest city in Scotland? (Glasgow)

26. What is the highest mountain in Scotland? (Ben Nevis)

27. What is the highest mountain in Wales? (Snowdon)

28. What is the traditional male costume in Scotland? (a kilt)

What do you know about America?

1. Who discovered America? (Christopher Columbus)

2. Who was the first president of the USA? (George Washington)

3. What is the national symbol of the USA? (the bald eagle)

4. What is the capital of the United States of America? (Washington)

5. Where is the Statue of Liberty situated? (in New York)

6. How many stripes does the American Flag have? (13)

7. When do Americans celebrate Independence Day? (July, 4)

8. What is the national sport in America? (baseball)

9. What is the oldest public building in Washington? (the White House)

10. Where are laws made in the USA? (the Capitol)

11. In which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated? (November)

12. What is capital of Georgia? (Atlanta)

13. What is the tallest building in the world? (the Sears Tower)

14. On what river is Washington situated? (the Potomac River)

15. What was the first capital of the USA? (Philadelphia)


English-Speaking Countries

1. How large is population of Australia? (about 18 million people)

2. What is the longest river in Australia? (the Darling)

3. What is the largest lake in Australia? ( Eyre)

4. What is the largest city in Australia? (Sydney)

5. What is the capital of Australia? (Canberra)

6. What was the first capital of Australia? (Melbourne)

7. What is the official language of Australia? (English)

8. How big is the territory of Australia? (about 8 million square kilometers) 

9. What are Australians national colours (green and gold)

10. What is best-loved in Australia? (the koala0

11. What animals can be seen on Australia’s coat of arms? (the kangaroo and the emu)

12. What domestic animal outnumbers people in Australia? (the sheep)

13. Who discovered Australia? ( Captain James Cook)