List II

Quiz

List I

1. What is the capital of the UK? (London)

2. Where is Trafalgar Square? (in London)

3. What's the capital of Northern Ireland? (Belfast)

4. People who live in Scotland are called... (the Scots)

5. What are the main colours of the British flag? (red, blue, white)

6. What food is traditional at Christmas? (roast turkey)

7. When is Halloween celebrated? (October, 31)

8. Name the river London is situated on. (the Thames)

9. What is St. Paul's Cathedral? (a church)

10. Who is Agatha Christie? (a detective story writer)

11. What sea is the UK washed by? (the North Sea)

12. What is the population of the UK? (more than 56 m people)

13. Where did the great Fire of London begin: in the house of the King's butcher or the King's baker? (in the house of the King's baker)

14. What animal is the symbol of the English might or strength? (the Lion)

15. What was the Tower of London in the past? (a fortress, a palace, a prison, the King's Zoo)

16. Where did William the Conqueror come from? (Normandy, France)

17. Where is the political centre of London? (Westminster)

List II

1. Where do English people keep the Queen's crown: in the Tower of London or in Westminster Abbey? (in the Tower of London)

2. How many years did it take Sir Christopher Wren to build St. Paul's Cathedral: 35 years or 15 years? (35 years)

3. What is the Tower of London now? (a museum)

4. What parts does the UK consist of? (Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

5. When did William the Conqueror come to London? (1066)

6. What is Robert Burns famous for? (Scottish national poet)

7. Where does the British Prime Minister live: at 10, Downing Street or at 12, Whitehall? (at 10, Downing Street)

8. Where is the business centre in London? (the City)

9. People who live in Ireland are called... (the Irish)

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

11. How many crosses does the British flag consist of? (3 crosses)

12. What is the traditional children's food on Easter Sunday? (Chocolate eggs and rabbits)

13. What is the most democratic park in London? (Hyde Park)

14. What ocean is the UK washed by? (the Atlantic Ocean)

15. What are the names of the British Saints? (St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick, St. David)

16. Do English people have a good sense of humour? (Yes, they do)