England.
Who was the first person on the moon -Neil Armstrong.
The word “Albion” the poetic name of Great Britain means white.
The Beatles started their career in Liverpool.
The national emblem of England is rose.
How are people who live in England are called: the English.
The safest topic for conversation in England is weather. The flag of the United Kingdom is called the Union Jack.
British money - pounds.
How many parts does Great Britain include – 4.
The most popular English sport is Rugby.
The battle at Trafalgar was a triumphant Victory of the British nation.
LONDON:
When did the Great Fire of London take place? 1666
London stands on Thames.
Which can not be found in London: The Statue of Liberty.
London is situated on the river The Thames
London became extremely prosperous during the 16 th century.
The ravens in the Tower of London are taken care of because of a legend.
The City of London is the business part of London.
The Speaker’s Corner in London is situated in Hyde park.
The Heart of London is the City.
It has three parts: The City, the West End and the East end - London.
The Oldest part of London – The city.
QUEEN, PRINCE:
Who are Prince William and Prince Henry’s parents?
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer are.
What title does Prince Charles, the eldest son of the British Queen have – Prince of Wales.
Schools, universities:
The oldest and the best known public schools for boys in Great Britain – Eton
The oldest University in the Great Britain is Oxford.
HISTORY:
Who was the founder of the English fleet – King Alfred.
PARLIAMENT, POLITICS:
1st Prime Minister is Margaret Tetcher.
In whose hands is the state power in Britain? Parliament.
British Parliament consists of 2 houses.
Who is the officially the head of the state in Great Britain – Parliament.
Chairman of the House of Commons in the English Parliament is – The Speaker.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a parliamentary monarchy.
The chairman of the House of Lords in the English parliament is Lord Chancellor.
Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy.
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair belongs to the Labour Party.
When did Elizabeth II become Queen of Britain: 1952.
The members of the House of commons are chosen by the Queen.
MONUMENTS, ARCHITECTURE:
Nelson’s Column is situated in Trafalgar Square.
Sherwood Forest is famous for the legendary Robin Hood.
The Tower of London was started by William the Conqueror.
The nickname of the English Underground is Tube.
St Paul’s Cathedral architector is Chistopher Rhene.
The famous clock tower in London is Big Ben.
Whose monument stands in the center of Trafalgar square? Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Ancient London landmark was bought by an American shipped stone the USA and rebuilt in Arizona? London Bridge.
This Statue can not be in London – Statue of Liberty.
The building of Westminster Abbey was started by King Henry III.
Residence of Elizabeth II is Buckingham Palace.
Residence of English Church – St Paul’s Cathedral.
Literature:
What theatre was organized by W Shakespeare. – The Globe theatre.
Who was the building of Westminster Abbey started by - King Henry III.
The oldest royal residence othe UK – The Tower of London.
HOLIDAYS:
British people celebrate Halloween on the 31 st of October.
Scotland.
The traditional clothes for men in Scotland is kilt.
The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh.
The national emblem of Scotland is thistle.
The mysterious Loch Ness monster is from Scotland.
Highest mountain in Scotland is called Big Nevis.
Northern Ireland.
Capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
Ulster is another name for Northern Ireland.
Ireland- Irish, Scotland – Scottish, Wales – Welsh.
Ireland
Ireland is situated in Europe.
Colours of the Irish flag – green, white and red.
Wales.
Capital is Cardiff.
Land of songs in Great Britain is Wales.
People who live in Wales are called the Welsh.
The national emblem of Wales is daffodil.
A red Dragon is the symbol of the Wales.
Which of the following is included in the Welsh flag – dragon.
USA
The main figure is the emblem of the USA is eagle.
Who discovered America Christophor Columbus.
What is the national symbol of America – the bald eagle.
The Capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
The national flag of the USA is called The Stars and stripes.
The Birthday of the US is July Fourth.
What is the national sport in America – baseball.
Public schools in the USA are while in Britain “public schools means”
What is the Disneyland? Children’s park of wonder.
The colors of American flag are red, white, dark blue.
Bald eagle, the national symbol of US is a bird of strength and courage.
American football – soccer.
Oscar – is a prize given for achievement in motion-picture production.
The anthem of the USA is – The star – spangled Banner.
The star – spangled Banner was written in 1814.
Statue of Liberty was given to the US by French government.
What was the first name of New York: New Amsterdam.
Harlem is situated in New York.
MONUMENTS:
The Statue of Liberty was given by the people of France.
Statue of Liberty was put up in 1700.
White House is a residence of President.
The nickname George Washington monument is pencil.
The tallest sight in Washington , DC is US Capitol.
STATES:
The state which is situated in the Pacific Ocean is Hawaii.
What is the Capital of Georgia is Atlanta.
How many states are there in America – 50.
The biggest state of the USA Alaska.
Not the state of the USA – Washington DC.
What are the last two states to join the US: Alaska, Hawaii.
What state does the capital of the USA Washington belong to: to the District of Columbia.
The capital of Massachusetts – Boston.
What river does Washington DC stand on – the Potomac.
PARLIAMENT, POLITICS:
Official head of the state and the government of the USA – president.
The nickname for the American Government is Uncle Sam.
The House of commons the members sit on two sides of the hall.
PRESIDENTS:
Term for presidents 4 years.
Which American president never lived in the White House: George Washington
Who was the 1st president of the USA – George Washington.
Where does the president of the USA live and work? In the white house.
Which of the US Presidents served the longest of all other Presidents – Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Who was the 20nd and 24th President of the USA: Stephen Grover Cleverland.
The 3rd president of America – Thomas Jefferson.
Who was the president of the USA when Emancipation Proclamation was adopted and the slaves were freed – Lincoln.
RIVERS, MOUNTAINS:
Which ocean separates Europe from the States? The Atlantic ocean.
The Missisipi river is the greatest waterway in the United States.
What beautiful water is situated in the USA Niagara.
The longest river in the US (3,700 km) Missisippi.
Mountains in the USA – Mt McKinley.
HOLIDAYS:
In which month Thankgiving Day celebrated – November.
The first colonist in America started the tradition of Thanksgiving Day.
INDEPENDENCE:
When did the US win its independence – 1776, 4 July.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson.
CITIES
An American tragedy was written by Theodore Dreiser.
The USA center for art and business is New York.
The Largest city in the US – New York.
Americans called New York “Fun city”
Washington DC is a district.
In Which city is Hollywood? Los Angeles.
Canada.
The capital of Canada is Ottawa
Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and American Falls on the US side comprise Niagara Falls.
Formally head of Canada is
Canada is situated on North America.
“The Maple Leaf Forever” – Canada.
The Canadian Parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Commons.
Canada has two official languages – English and French.
Canada’s from of Government – It’s a federal government.
Basic currency in Canada – dollar.
Australia.
What is the capital of Australia Canberra
Australia is an island continent.
Sometimes A is called the upside down world.
Australia was discovered by the Dutch.
Australia is famous for its sheep.
Country of kangaroo – Australia.
The Largest city in Australia – Sydney.
Australia is divided into states.
New Zealand
What is the emblem of New Zealand – kiwi bird.
New Zealand is a South Pacific country located midway between the Equator and the South Pole.
Art, LITERATURE:
The largest ocean in our planet – The Pacific.
The coyote is a relative of the wolf.
The largest lady in the world – The Statue of Liberty.
The world’s oldest and largest national park is …
Halloween is an autumn holiday for children.
The novel “Sister Carrie” was written by Theodore Dreiser.
Lous Carrol was the pen-name of Charles Dodge son.
The real name of Mark Twain is Samuel Langhorne Clemens.
Charles Darvin – natural thinker.
Treasure Island was written by Robert Lous Stevenson.
Who wrote Hamlet – Shakespeare.
Elizabeth Gaskell is an English writer.
Robinson Crusoe met his friend Friday on the island.
He called him Friday because Robinson Crusoe had found him on Friday.
Jack London wrote about a very clever dog – “Brown Wolf”
Nickname of Jack London – John Griffith.
The novel “Invisible Man” of H.G. Wells is the fantastic novel.
Robert Burns wrote “My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here”.
James Aldridge is the Author of “The Last Inch”.
Every night and every Morn -Some to misery are born
Every Morn and every night -Some are born to sweet delight. – William Blake.
To be or not to be – Hamlet.
What English writer did P. Tchaikovsky read in the original: Charles Dickens.
“The United States and Britain are two nations separated by a common language”.
George Bernard Shaw.
Отец американской литературы – Washington Irving.
Tom Sawyer had to white-wash the fence (забор)
Madam Tussaud’s is a museum of wax figures.
Who is the author of “My family and other animals” Gerald Darrel.
Maine Reid nationality – American.
Famous artist – Norman Rockwell.
GEOGRAPGHY:
Why was Niagara falls created – to protect area around Niagara falls.
Which is the nearest continental neighbors to Great Britain – France.
Where did the Titanic sink – in the Atlantic Ocean, in 1912.
France.
The French sculptor Frederic August Bartholdi is the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty.
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