Страноведение About the U

What is the official name of the country whose language you study?	the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How many countries does the United Kingdom consist of?	four
Great Britain is divided into …	three
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?	London
What is the capital of Wales?	Cardiff.
What is Wales called?	A “land of Song”
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?	Belfast
What colour is the British flag?	white, red, blue
What is another name for the British Flag?	The Union Jack
Where is the UK situated?	on the British Isles
What is the name or the river in London?	The Thames
What is the climate of the British Isles influenced by?	The Atlantic Ocean  and  the Gulf stream
What channel lies between Britain and the continent of Europe?	The English Channel
What kind of weather is the most common in GB?	Rainy
What is the longest river in Britain?	The Severn
The Highlands are among the oldest mountains of the world. Where are they located?	Scotland
What is the symbol of England?	rose
What are the names of the British Saints?	St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick, St. David
Who gave London its first name?	The Romans
Who is the head of state in Great Britain?	The Queen
The name of the Palace where the Queen lives is …	Buckingam Palace
What city has the nickname “The Smoke”?	London
When can you see the flag over the Queen’s Palace?	When she is at home
What are the houses of the British Parliament?	The House of Lords and the House of Commons
Where are laws made in Great Britain?	Westminster Palace
Who does the real power in Britain belong to?	To the British Parliament
Where can you see wax figures of many famous people?	Madame Tussaud’s
What is a traditional British dish?	pudding
Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?	William Shakespeare
Who was “The Iron Lady”?	Margaret Thatcher
The Beatles came from	Liverpool
Who lives in 10 Downing Street?	Prime Minister
Where does British Parliament seat in London?	The Houses of Parliament
What is Scotland Yard?	The name of the police force in London
What is Big Ben?	The clock on the Houses of Parliament
What is a Piccadilly Circus?	A busy square in the heart of London (It is called a circus because it is round)
Why will 2012 be a special year for London?	The city will be hosting the Olympic Games
What’s the popular name for the underground system in London?	The Tube
Piccadilly Circus is the meeting point of …	six streets
What park is London Zoo in?	In Regent’s Park
What is the main square in London?	Trafalgar Square
Where is the monument to Admiral Nelson?	in Trafalgar square
The National Gallery is in …	in Trafalgar Square
The Christmas tree which is put in Trafalgar Square before Christmas is a present from …	Norway
What is the historical centre of London and one of the biggest financial centers of the world?	the City
What was the Tower of London in the past?	a fortress, a prison, a palace
What is the Tower of London now?	a museum
Where can you see ravens in London?	Tower
Where are the Crown Jewels kept?	The Tower of   London
Westminster Abbey is …	church in London that is the traditional place of coronation and burial for English monarchs.
What is the town of Oxford famous for?	its university
What famous English architect planned and built st. Paul’s Cathedral?	Sir Christopher Wren
What was Benjamin Britten?	A composer
Who lived in 221b Baker Street?	Sherlock Holmes
Who is the Scotland poet?	Robert Burns
Who are the best known British writers?	William Shakespeare, Daniel Defoe (Robinson Crusoe), Charles Dickens(Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Little Dorrit ,Great Expectations). Jonathan Swift (Gulliver's Travels), Lewis Carroll ("Alice's Adventures in Wonderland")
Who is the greatest English dramatist?	William Shakespeare
Who created the characters of Doctor Watson and Sherlock Holmes?	Sir Conan Doyle
What was John Constable famous for?	For his landscapes
What is the traditional Christmas meal in Britain?	Turkey and pudding
What is the most popular British quality newspaper?	The Times
Name any national English game	football, cricket, rugby
This forest is connected with Robin Hood	Sherwood Forest
Where is Loch Ness?	Scotland
What is the famous airport in London?	Heathrow
What colour are London taxis?	black
When is Christmas celebrated?	25th of December
When there was the Great Fire in London?	1666
When do English people usually drink tea?	at 5 o’clock
Where was W. Shakespeare born?	Stratford-upon-Avon
What is the 1st day of the week according to the English calendar?	Sunday
What is “Penny Black”?	The stamp
Which holiday is celebrated at the end of November in the USA?	Thanksgiving Day