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England-Rose; Scotland-Thistle; Wales-Daffodil; Northern Island- Shamrock. 60.The “ Speaker’s Corner” in London is situated in Hyde-Park. 61.The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. 62.How many states are there in America? (50) 63.Which ocean separates Europe from the States? (The Atlantic Ocean) 64.Who discovered America? (Christopher Columbus). 65.An American Tragedy was written by Theodore Dreiser. 66.In which city is Hollywood? (Los-Angeles). 67.Who is officially the head of the state and the government of the USA? ( President). 68.What is the national symbol of America?(The Bald Eagle). 69.Who was the first president of the USA? ( George Washington). 70. The first colonists in America started the tradition of Thanksgiving Day. 71.The Statue of Liberty, which was put in 1886, was a gift from the people of France. 72.Which beautiful waterfall is situated in the USA? ( Niagara). 73.Which state of the USA has the biggest territory? ( Alaska). 74.Who was the President of the USA when “Emancipation Proclamation” was adopted?( Abraham Lincoln). 75.What is the longest river in the USA?( The Mississippi). 76.July Fourth is the Independence Day in America. 77.What is the largest city in the USA?( New-York). 78.Where does the President of the USA live and work?( in the White House). 79.The world’s oldest and largest national Park is Yellowstone Park. 80.The tallest sight in Washington, D.C. is U.S.Capitol. 81.How would you say football in American English?(soccer) 82.Which of the monuments can you find in the USA, being the highest one?( McKinley). 83.What is the capital of Georgia state? ( Atlanta). 84.The national flag of the USA is called The Stars and Stripes. 85.The real name of Mark Twain is Samuel Langhorne Clemens. 86. Who was the 22nd and 24th President of the USA? (Stephen Grover Cleveland ) 87. What city do Americans call as “Sin City”? ( Las Vegas). 88. Who initialized “Declaration of Independence ”? (Thomas Jefferson). 89. A famous American writer who wrote a book about a very clever dog.( Jack London). 90. The first President to live in the White House was G. Washington – WRONG. 91. American Congress consists of two chambers; House of Representatives and Senate. 92. The nickname for the American Government is Uncle Sam. 93. The USA borders Canada in the north and Mexico in the south. It also has a seaboarder with Russia. 94. When did the United States win its Independence? ( in 1776). 95. Where does the capital of the USA Washington belong to? ( to the District of Columbia). 96. What river does Washington D. C. stand on? (the Potomac). 97. Who is the father of American literature? (Washington Irving). 98. A President of the USA is elected for a term of four years. 99. Christopher Columbus, who discovered America, was an Italian explorer. 100. Where did the Titanic, sailing from England to the USA, sink in 1912? ( in the Pacific ocean). 101. Who was the third President of the United States of America? (Thomas Jefferson). 102. The Oval Office is the official office of the President. 103. Which of the presidents is not engraved on the Mount Rushmore? (James Monroe). 104. What is the real name of Jack London? (John Griffith). 105 The anthem of the USA is The Star- Spangled Banner. 106. The novel “Sister Carrie” was written by Theodore Dreiser. 107. What are the last two states to join the United States? (Alaska, Hawaii). 108. What is the national sport in America? (baseball). 109. How many first colonies rebelled against Britain to form the Union and declare independence? ( 13) 110. Which astronaut was the first to step onto the Moon? (Neil Armstrong). 111. Who wrote a novel “ Moby- Dick, the whale” in 1851? (Herman Melville). 112. There are 102 floors in the Empire State Building. 113. The nicknames of New York City are Gotham and the Big Apple. 114. What is the capital of Massachusetts State? ( Boston). 115. Teenagers in America can drive at the age of 16 and can vote at the age of 18. 116. Who is the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty? ( Bartholdi) 117. A Civil Rights leader who fought against racial discrimination in America in the 1960’s.( Martin Luther King). 118. The US Government consists of Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches. 119. Any native-born American citizen at least 35 years old and at least 14 years a resident of the US can run for presidency. 120. What is the widest river in the USA? ( the Missouri). 121. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. 122. What is the capital city of Canada? (Ottawa). 123. What are the official languages of Canada? ( English and French). 124. Canada is both parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. 125. Which are the two Houses of Canadian parliament? ( The House of Commons and the Senate). 126. Which is the longest river in Canada? ( the Mackenzie). 126. A Canadian province with mainly French population? (Quebec). 127. What are Canada’s two national symbols? ( beaver and a maple leaf). 128. What is the capital city of Australia? ( Canberra) 1. When it is 12 o’clock in Moscow in London it is: 9 o’clock 2. In England “public school” means: private school 3. The oldest university in Britain is: Oxford 4. The telephone number to call for emergency services in Britain is : 999 5. St. Patrick is the patron of: Ireland 6. Robert Burns is a … poet : Scottish 7. Under what king did the Knights of the round table gathertogether: Arthur 8. Englishmen cat dinner at: 6 p.m. 9. A lunch is: late breakfast 10. England consists of: counties 11. The safest topic for conversation in England is : weather 12. The flag of the UK, known as the Union Tack, is made of … crosses: three 13. The patron saint of England is: St. George 14. Aberdeen is in: Scotland 15. Secondary education in Britain is: compulsory 16. The size of the house in Britain is determined by the number of bedrooms 17. Margaret Thatcher was: British Prime Minister 18. The London Royal Opera House is called : Covent Garden 19. What was M. Thatcher by profession: a chemist 20. The Whispering Gallery is situated in : St. Paul’s Cathedral 21. What is the Barbican: an art centre 22. What is standing in the middle of Piccadilly: the statue of Eros 23. What was J. Constable: a painter 24. What is the symbol of the speaker’s authority: the mace 25. What’s tartan: a dance 26. What London street is famous for shops: Oxford street 27. What is the emblem of Wales: Leek 28. What is Eisteddfod:a festival 29. What is English marmalade: orange jam 30. The Romans first invaded Britain in: the 1st century BC 31.When did the Great Fire of London take place : 1666 32. Sherwood Forest is famous for the legendry : Robin Hood 33. The word “Albion”, the poetic name of Great Britain, means: while 34. The Capital of Northern Ireland is: Belfast 35. Great Britain is: constitutional monarchy 36. Where is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland situated: The British Isles 37. Which waters separated the British Isles from the continent of Europe: the Gulf Stream 38. What islands do the British Isles consists of: Great Britain and Ireland 39. Which four parts of the territory of the United Kingdom historically divided into: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland 40. What is the total area of the United Kingdom: 244 square kilometer 41. What natural zone is the UK situated: the temperate zone of Europe 42. What natural regions can the territory of G.B. are divided into: Scotland with highlands and uplands, Wales and mountainous England, South – east England with plain landscaps 43. Which are the wettest parts of the G.B: the western Highlands of Scotland, the Lake District and North Wales 44. Who is the official head of G.B: the King and queen 45. Which are the three branches of state power in the UK: the legislative branch, the executive branch and the judicial branch 46. Which are the two main political parties in Great Britain: the Conservative and the Labour Party 47. How many colleges are there in Cambridge: twenty 48. Which is the oldest college: Peter house 49. When was the most resent college opened: Robinson College (1977) 50. Which is the most famous college: King’s College 50. Which is the most famous college? King’s College 51. Where is the Liverpool situated? in Lancashire 52. When were the Beatles at the height of their glory? 1965 53. Who chooses the Cabinet of Ministers? The Prime Minister 54. Which part of London can be called its centre? The West End 55. Whose statue stands in the middle of Piccadilly Circus? ) Eros 56. Who built the Tower of London William the Conqueror 57. Where does the changing of the Guard take place? Buckingham palace 58. What London Street is famous shop Piccadilly Circus 59. Who is the symbol of the British nation? John Bull 60. The Romans first invaded Britain in… the V th century AD 61. What is the most famous place of pagans’ sun worship in England? Stonehenge on Salisbury plain 62. Stonehenge is about __________ years old. ) 4000 63. The ancient Romans left Britain ______ by 410 AD 64.The tribes who started settling in Britain after 430 AD were _____ the Angles and Saxons 65. The British national anthem is _________ God Save the Queen 66. Northern Ireland is sometimes called ______ the Emerald Isle 67. The City of London is … ) the business part of London 68.London became extremely prosperous during…. the XVI century 69. Who is the architect of the famous ST. Paul’s Cathedral? Sir Christopher Wren 70. What title does Prince Charles, the eldest son of the British Queen have? Prince of Wales 71. When did the Great Fire of London take place? 1666 72. Who are Prince William and Prince Henry’s parents? Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 72. Nelson Column is situated in ….London Trafalgar Square 73. In which city is Hollywood? Los Angeles 74. Lake Lock Ness is situated in … Scotland 75. What is the financial centre of the UK? the City 76. Six ravens live in the Tower of London. There is an old story if they leave… ) the Tower will fall down ) the British empire will fall 77. Harrods is …… one of the world’s largest and most elegant stores 78. What is the narrowest part of the English Channel called? the Strait of Dover 79. Who founded London? by the Romans in 43 AD 80. Who became the King of England in 1605? Whose son was he? a the son of Mary Queen of Scots James Stuart I 81. What do you know about the English hobby-gardening? growing roses 82. How many pets do lots of families in Britains 5 million 83. What is the traditional breakfast? What is this breakfast called? cereal, eggs, and bacon, sausage, cornflakes with milk and sugar, toast and marmalade, tea or coffee. It is called “English breakfast” 84. Is New Year Day popular in Great Britain? No, it isn’t 85. What is the main meal in the English home and what times? dinner (6 and7 p.m. 86. What is the traditional dish of old English? bacon 87 . Do English people celebrate Maslenitsa? No, it isn’t 88. What is the name of the planet we live on? Earth 89. How many planets are there in the solar system? 7 90. What is the first planet? Mercury 91. What is the national flower of Japan? hop 92. What is the earliest spring flower? poppy 93. When is Earth Day? May 22 94. How many oceans and continents are there on the Earth? 7/8 95 The USA is …. a small country in the world the fourth largest country 96. The only of the Great Lakes which lies entirely on the territory of the USA is … Lake Michigan 97. The animal the Indians dependent on was … bison 98. When was the Constitution of the USA written? 1778 99. What is the American Dream? independent, democratic, powerful state with the developed economy and equal rights for everybody 100. What part of the USA has a subtropical climate the East 151. Ascot is famous for its... b) horse race 152. The Proms is... a) a popular series of concerts 153. At Easter people . a) eat crossbuns 154. Where can you find dinosaur skeletons? a) Natural History museum 155. Who made the Christmas tree popular in Britain? d) the Druids 156.What is the name of the Queen who ruled for the longest period in British History? a) Victoria 157.The person who defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the battle of Hastings was... b) William, Duke of Normandy 158. The word "Tory" is... a) an English word for politicians 159.How many sonnets did Shakespeare wite? c) 155 160.What is the London underground called? a) the tube 161.What colour are the taxis in London? c) black 162.English people say... c) sweet 163.Young people in Britain can drive a car at... a) 16 164.Hollywood is in. b) California 165. Thanksgiving Day is observed in the USA on... c) the fourth Thursday in November 166. What is the official religion in the UK? c) Protestantism 167.What is the school-leaving age in the UK? c) 18 168.What is the most famous sport event in Scotland? a) the Highland Games 169.Where in the I ISA can you find the Golden Gate Bridge? a) San Francisco 170.What colour are the taxis in New York? c) yellow 171.What do American people call their police officers? b) cops 172.What is the New York underground called? b) the subway 173.A tunnel has been opened under the sea. Which of the following countries does it connect'? a) England and France 174. British children must go to school from the age of..... c) 5 175.Which American President was the first to live in the White House? c) John Adams 176.Who was the longest serving US President? c) Franklin Roosevelt 177.. How many time zones is the continental US divided into? a) 4 178. The smallest US state is... b) Rhode Island 179. The United States is d) the fourth largest country in the world 180. The USAs area is a) 9,4 mln. km 181. The longest river in the USA is a) the Mississippi 182. The only of the Great Lakes which lies entirely on the territory of the USA is b) Lake Michigan 183. The largest state in the United States is c) Alaska 184. The smallest state in the USA is b) Rhode Island 185. How many states are there in the USA? d) 50 186. The animal the Indians depended on was c) bison 187. When did Alaska become the 49th state of the USA? a) 1959 188. Where is the Niagara Falls sitated? d) Ontario 189. The United States began as a nation of b) 13 states 190. What state does the District of Columbia belong to? d) not a part of any state 191. When did the Civil War in the USA begin? c) 1903 192. Benjamin West was a) an artist 193. What was Edward Hopp? b) a painter 194. What was Leonard Bernstein? c) a composer 195. Which sport is considered to be the national pastime of America? a) baseball 196. What was Charlie Chaplin? a) silent film star 197. Which American state was the last to acquire state status?a) Hawaii 198. What is the name of the first US national park? d) Hyde Park 199. Which major city in the state of Florida has the same name as a Russian city? d) St. Petersburg 200. In which mountain are the faces of four American Presidents chiseled? c) Mt. Rushmore 200. In which mountain are the faces of four American Presidents chiseled? Mt. Rushmore 201. When did Columbus discover one of the Bahama Islands? October 12, 1492 202. In which famous location do people in New York City celebrate New Years Eve? Times Square 203.What is the name of the architect who built the Guggenheim Museum in New York? Frank Lloyd Wright 204. When did American women receive the right to vote?1920 205. Who was the youngest elected President in the history of the US? John F. Kennedy 206. Which animal symbolize the Democratic Party? donkey 207. Choose the longest serving US president. Franklin D. Roosevelt 208. In which city did the first Continental Congress meet in 1774? Philadelphia 209. Which American artist painted portraits of outstanding historical leaders and scenes of important historical events, including The Declaration of Independence and three famous portraits of G. Washington? John Trumbull 210. Which American artist chose painting mother and child as the main theme of her creative work, spent the better part of her life in Paris, and was very close to the impressionists? Mary Cassatt 211. In which city is the Liberty Bell located? New York 212. Which American President was the first to live in the White House? Thomas Jefferson 213. Which country presented the United States with the Statue of Liberty? France 214. Which American architect is called the Father of the skyscraper? Louis Henry Sullivan 215. What was the first English colony in America? Jamestown 216. Who was the first American President? George Washington 217. On what river is the capital of the United States situated? the Potomac River 218 A famous American author wrote a book about a dog. Name him and his book. White Fang by Jack London 219.What animal is a symbol of the US government? bald eagle 220. Give the names of the three ships on which Christopher Columbus made his first voyage to America Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria 221. Which American President attended the Potsdam Conference? Harry Truman 222. Which 19th century American writer is said to be the founder of detective genre? Edgar A. Poe 223. Which American author wrote The last of the Mohicans? James Fenimore Cooper 224. What is the nickname of the US government? Uncle Sam 225. What is the Day of National Independence in the USA? July, 4 226. What university is the oldest in the USA? Harvard 227. What name is given to the annual statuette award made by US Academy of Motion Pictures for outstanding achievements in various fields of film production? Oscar 228. Which famous event happened in California in 1849 was glorified in films and books? The Gold Rush 229. The traditional clothes for men in Scotland is a ------------- helmet. 230. The national emblem of Scotland is ----------- . the thistle. 231. Lake Loch Ness is situated in -------- . Scotland 232. Australia is famous for its-------- . sheep. 233. What are the official languages in Canada? English. .French. 234. Who were the first people to live in Canada? Asian. 235. Who is the head of Australia ? The Queen. of Britain. 236. Lake Huron is situated in -------- . Canada 237. Formally the head of Canada is ------ . Queen of Great 238. North America was discovered by Vikings in ------ . in the 10 century. 239. A new part of the world was called America after ----- . Verpucci. 240. In the north the list bordered by------ . Canada. 241. What is the major language spoken in Ireland. English. 242. Canada has official two languages. What are they? English and French 243. What is the national symbol of Canada? the maple leaf.. 244. What is the hottest month in Australia? January. 245. Where and when were the last Olympic games held in Australia? in 2000 in Sydney. 246. Who is the head of the country of New Zealand?.governer-general. 247. What is the national symbol of New Zealand. .kiwi. 248. What are the aboriginal people of New Zealand called? Maories. . 249. What type of footwear suggest the capital of New Zealand? wellingtons. 250. Where is Australia located? between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. 251. What are the aboriginal people of New Zealand called? .Maoris. 252. What is the first largest city in New Zealand? Aukcland 253. Who discovered New Zealand?When? A.Tasman, in 1642. 254. What is the capital of Scotland? A.Edinburgh. 255. What is the national instrument of the Scots? The bagpipe . . 256. How is the northern part of Scotland called? The Highlands 257. What mountains are there in England? The Grampians. 258. What is the official name of Britain? The United Kingdom.of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 259. Which part of Asia Australia does lie? To the south east of Asia 260. Australia is the world _________ continent? smallest 261. Which is the total area of Australia? Its 7,682,300 sq. km 262. What kind of climate is there in Australia? Its generally warm and dry 263. Australians speak _______ English 264. Which of these cities is the capital of Australia? Canberra 265. When was formed the Australian Federation? on January 1,1901 266. What are the main branches of the Australian economy? Wool, food and minerals 267. How many states does Australia consists of? Two 268. What is the capital of New Zealand? Wellington 269. New Zealands speak _____? Spanish 270. Who is the head of the state in New Zealand? The British Queen 271. The government of New Zealand ______? Democratic 272. Where New Zealand is situated? in the southwest Pacific Ocean 273. What is the area of Australia? 268,7 thousand square kilometers 274. What is the population of Australia? 17,75 million people 275. What is the Australian currency? Australian dollar 276. Name the main Australian cities. Sidney, Melbourne, 277. Australians river are ________? The Murray and the Darling 278. Which kind of these popular sports are Australian? Hockey, tennis, swimming, surfing, sailing 279. Which of these animals lives in Australia? The kangaroo, the dingo, the koala 280. What is the population of New Zealand? 3,4 million people 281. What is the New Zealands currency? New Zealands dollar 282. What is the main New Zealands political parties? The Labour Party and the National Party 283. What is climate of New Zealand? Warm, well watered and hot with heavy wind 284. Name the main cities of New Zealand? Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin 285. Which kind of these popular sports are New Zealand? Hunting, fishing, boxing, rugby 286. Which of this animal lives in New Zealand? Kiwi native animal 287. What is the main Australian political parties? The Liberal Party and the Labour Party 288. What are these states of New Zealand? a self governing 289. What was the fist holiday, celebrated by American colonies? Thanksgiving 290. Who was the President of the USA? George Washington 291. What tea party is a historical event? Boston tea party 292. What was the number of the first English colonies in America? 13 293. When was the Declaration of Independence issued? on July 4th, 1776 294. Where was the Constitutio of the USA worked out? in Philadelphia 295. Why did the pilgrims come to America? For religious freedom 296. Who rote the story The old man the sea ? Ernest Hemingway 297. Who rote An American tragedy? Theodore Dreiser 298. Who is the founder of the modern detective story? Edgar Poe 299. What is the real name of Mark Twain? Samuel Lang horn Clemens 300. What is the pen-name of William Sidney Porter? O Henry 301. Who is author of the novel The Marian chronicles ? Ray Bradbury 302. What is the national anthem of the USA? The star spangled banner 303. How many patents are attributed to Thomas Edison?790 304. What was the first American University? Wiscosin college 305. What is the famous library in Washington? Library of Congress 306. Who is the King of rock- and roll? Orlville Wright 307. Who is the father of the telephone? Alexander Bell 308. Who is considered to be the Father of this country? George Washington 309. Who created the best animated cartoons in the USA? Walt Disney 310. Which of the US Presidents was a Hollywood actor? Ronald Reagan 311. Who is the 43rd President was a Hollywood actor? George Bush junior 312. What President was assassinated in Dallas? John Kennedy 313. Who is the greatest American architect of all times? Frank Lloyd Wright 314. Who was known as the King of jazz ? rain cats and dogs – сильный поток воды; lightning-fast – быстрый, как молния; on cloud nine – счастливый, словно на небе; under а cloud – подозрительный; throw caution to the winds – не быть осторожным; chase rainbows – в гонке за невозможным; sail close to the wind – рисковать упасть в пропасть; bolt from the blue – неожиданно, словно снег; face like thunder – темнее грозового облака; in a fog – несобранный. time flies – время летит; run out of time – расходуется; go with the times – быть современным; in broad daylight – посреди дневного света; be ahead of time – быть первее; pressed for time – спешить; give someone a hard time – отсчитывать; dwell on the past – вспоминать былое в жизни; once in a blue moon – довольно редко; for donkey’s years – очень давно gravy train – легко заработанные средства; make a bundle – заколачивать капитал; go Dutch – выплатить собственную долю; bet your bottom dollar – давать гарантии; cheapskate – жадина; look like a million dollars – иметь неотразимый внешний вид; golden handshake – много средств при увольнении; cost a fortune – стоит, как целое состояние; be flush with money – принимать ванны из роскоши; be in the red – оставаться должным. black sheep – не такой, как все; horse around – заниматься бездельем; like water off a duck’s back – стекла вода с гуся; be as busy as a bee – работать, как пчела; lion’s share of something – большая часть; like a cat on a hot tin roof – чувствовать себя лишним; butterflies in the stomach – ни живой, ни мертвый; when pigs fly – аналогия выражения “когда рак на горе свиснет”; top dog – триумфатор; smell a rat – предчувствие беды. bad apple – паршивец; hard nut to crack – невыполнимая просьба; in a nutshell – коротко; chew the fat – говорить ни о чем; hot potato – важная тема; as cool as a cucumber – хладнокровный; be full of beans – много энергии; take something with a pinch of salt – нет доверия; egghead – умный; top banana – вожак. |