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the British are very liberal people. They use the internationally accepted measurements.
False
True
2
Princess Kate admitted that in another life she’d like to be a:
Doctor
Teacher
Vet
Farmer
3
What is it?
Trafalgar Square
Buckingham Palace
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
4
There is currently no United Kingdom national football team
True
False
5
Unlucky to pass someone on the stairs.
False
True
6
Which famous Scottish poet has a celebration named after him around 25th January?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
John Buchan
Robert Burns
J. M. Barrie
7
It is never too hot or too cold in Great Britain. Why?
This is because of the location
This is because of the geographical position
This is because of the sea
8
The Tower of London is … now.
a fortress
a prison
a museum
9
What do British people eat for breakfast?
pasta, eggs, coffee
Fry-on, cereal, tea
10
What territory does the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupy ?
244 thousand square miles.
344 thousand square miles.
270 thousand square miles.
205 thousand square miles.
11
The name "England" is derived from the Old English name
Englaland. What does it mean?
"land of the Angles"
The greatest land
12
How do we call Remembrance Day in Britain?
Lily Day
Forget-me-not Day
Rose Day
Poppy Day
13
the England Flag
St Patric's Flag
St George's Flag
14
What is the name of George and Charlotte’s pet hamster?
Flash
Marvin
Otis
Ginger
15
The territory of Great Britain is divided into (???) parts
4
5
3
2
16
Which plant is normally worn on St Patrick day?
Daffodil
Rose
Shamrock
Thistle
17
Big Ben is the name of …
the bell inside the clock
the clock
the tower
18
What is the longest river ?
the Clyde
the Severn
19
What does "superstitious" mean?
приметы
традиции
суеверия
20
Wales joined Great Britain in (????) and got its status of principality.
1536
1538
1537
1535
21
P. Harry flew to Africa and took part in an immense conservation project to save which animal?
Lions
Elephants
Rhino
Hippo
22
St David's Day is a British festival which is predominantly celebrated in which country?
Northern Ireland
Wales
Scotland
England
23
What is the population of Great Britain?
about 50 million
about 60 million
about 65 million
about 55 million
24
First Minister of Northern Ireland David Trimble called it a "cold house" for Catholics
False
True
25
What winds are very wet?
from the Atlantic
west
north
south
26
What’s British children’s favourite food?
candies
chips
ice cream
chocolate
27
How many countries are there in Great Britain?
5
4
6
3
28
What winds are cold and dry?
south
east
north-east
winds from the Atlantic
29
In the Winter Olympic Games there was a UK team which competed as one country "Great Britain".
True
False
30
What is it?
Buckingham Palace
Trafalgar Square
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
31
British teams have won the European Cup (???) times in total
10
8
15
13
32
Princess Kate embarked on her first solo overseas engagement in October. Which country was it?
France
Belgium
USA
Netherlands
33
You can see the column with a statue of Nelson in …
Hyde Park
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
34
What is it?
Buckingham Palace
Trafalgar Square
The Palace of Westminsteris
35
When has Great Brittain all sorts of weather?
in spring
in summer
in autumn
in winter
36
It has been the most popular sport in the United Kingdom since the 1860s.
volleyball
football
tennis
basketball
37
They blow from the south-west two days out of every (???)
3
6
4
5
38
Where is England ?
in the southern and central part of Great Britain
in the southern part of Great Britain
in the central part of Great Britain
39
Which activity includes a log of wood roughly 20feet talland weighing approximately 175pounds?
Speed sawing
Pooh sticks
Caber tossing
Haggis hunting
40
However,there have been times when a single team has competed under a UK banner
True
False
41
Lucky to walk under the ladder.
False
True
42
the national tree of England
aspen
spruce
oak
Pine
43
Which building did the traitor Guy Fawkes unsuccessfully try to destroy in 1605?
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
St Paul's Cathedral
44
The royal family hold one particular ex-U.S. President in “the highest esteem.” Who is it?
President Ford
President Kennedy
President Johnson
President Reagan
45
On the first day of the month it is not lucky to say "white rabbits"
False
True
46
What is the time for Afternoon tea ?
between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m
between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m
between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m
between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m
47
How many times a year are the offices and banks in Britain closed on Monday?
3
4
5
6
48
On which bank holiday is the Notting Hill Carnival celebrated each year?
Summer bank holiday
Spring bank holiday
Early May bank holiday
Easter bank holiday
49
Wales is officially bilingual
False
True
50
Which item of jewelry did Meghan Markle wear to show she and P. Harry are a seriously hot item?
Necklace with the letters M and H
Necklace with a locket of Harry’s hair
Bracelet with the letters M and H
Engagement ring
51
What is the most common lunch in Britain?
sushi, salad and juice
some sandwiches, a packet of crisps, an apple and coca-cola.
soup, pasta and tea
52
What is it?
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
Tower of London
Trafalgar Square
53
What is the traditional Christmas food?
Christmas pudding, mince pies, turkey, stuffing.
Chicken, salad, tangerines
54
Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday , while Father's Day is celebrated in which month?
June
September
April
March
55
Were is Wales?
in the east
in the north
in the south
in the west
56
On The 21st June Thousands of people flock to which location to see the sun rise ?
Lindisfarne
Avebury Circle
Ring of Brodgar
Stonehenge
57
Where is it situated ?
on the British Isles
between the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic Oceans.
58
As for Nothern Ireland, first the whole Ireland joined Great Britain in (????).
1802
1801
1800
1803
59
The May Day bank holiday includes crowning a May Queen,dancing around a May pole and ...?
Morris dancing
Cheese rolling
Strawberry harvest
Pea shooting competition
60
What is the best example of english traditions?
measures
money system
their weights
queen
61
Football
is organised on a separate basis in each of the (???) countries of the United Kingdom.
2
3
5
4
62
English people like (???)
swing
balcony
gardens
veranda
63
What is the worst thing about the weather in Great Britain?
the thick fog
a heavy rain
64
What food is the most popular in the north?
vegetables
meat
Dessert
seafood
65
Prince Harry talked about smth. special he enjoyed with William and their Mom.Where was it?
Super Bowl
Statue of Liberty
The White House
Disneyland
66
What is it?
Trafalgar Square
Tower of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
67
Each football association runs its own national cup
True
False
68
The British government works in
Downing Street
the Houses of Parliament
Buckingham Palace
69
Where do British people like to spend their holidays?
in the metropolis
out of town in the open air
70
a national football association responsible for the overall management of football
The Football Association
The Scottish Football Association
International Football Association Board
71
What is often visited by the British outside the city?
a park
a reserve
the zoo
72
Is the Marble Championship new or old tradition?
old
new
73
What is it?
The Lions Emblem
Three Lions Emblem
Three yellow Lions Emblem
74
Lucky to put new shoes on the table.
True
False
75
Lucky to find a clover plant with four leaves.
False
True
76
Do not catch falling leaves in Autumn and you'll have good luck.
True
False
77
the national flower of England
The red narcissus
The red tulip
The red rose
78
Lucky to open an umbrella indoors.
False
True
79
It is good luck to meet a black cat.
True
False
80
Scotland was forcefully joined to the UK after a long struggle for its independence.
1078
1707
1709
1710
81
Where is Scotland ?
in the west
in the south
in the north
in the east
82
It has been the law for about three hundred years that (???)
all the theatres are closed on Sundays
all shops are closed on Sundays
all the banks are closed on Sundays
83
How many times a day do British people have meals ?
3
5
6
4
84
Seven years bad luck to break a mirror.
False
True
85
What is the most famous forest ?
Sherwood Forest
New Forest
86
a national animal of England
a tiger
an elephant
a lion
87
What is the centre of interest in a room In English houses?
fire-place
pool
canteen
88
In June,Princess Charlotte took part in an iconic royal moment for the first time. What was it?
She played at 10 Downing Street
She wore her first tiara.
She rode in a golden carriage.
She made her debut on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
89
The English always give people's weight in pounds and stones
True
False
90
William and Harry are rumored to have filmed secret cameo roles for which iconic film series?
James Bond
Harry Potter
Mission Impossible
Star Wars
91
What is it?
Trafalgar Square
The Palace of Westminster
Buckingham Palace
92
Were is Northern Ireland?
in the north part of Ireland.
in the north-eastern part of Ireland.
in the north and north-eastern part of Ireland.
93
What is the most popular drink?
Coca-Cola, Fanta
juice, fruit compote
Tea, coffee.
94
What food is the most popular in Great Britain?
fruit, potatoes, chicken, sushi, pasta
Sandwiches, fish and chips, curry, cereal, fry-up
