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British identity, religion, holidays
British identity, religion, holidays
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Based on Britain for English Learners, chapters 4, 5, 13 and 23
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1
Which stereotypes are typically attributed to British people?
queuing
being passionate
excessive politeness
speaking many languages
2
Which community in Britain celebrates Notting Hill Carnival?
Caribbean
Pakistani
Welsh
Scottish
3
What is the one personal quality that is stereotypically associated with the British?
sense of humour
dishonesty
intelligence
arrogance
4
What is very important for the Brits in determining their identity?
sexual orientation
class
profession
religion
5
Most Brits (58%) identify as
Protestant
Hebrew
Catholic
not religious
6
Which country is the most popular holiday destination for the British?
Spain
the USA
France
Italy
7
Which symbol is not associated with Scottish culture?
the color blue
leek
kilt
thistle
8
Surnames starting with Mac or Mc (meaning 'son') reveal what origin:
English
American
Welsh
Irish or Scottish
9
Which is not one of the classes of the British society?
middle class
upper class
peasants
working class
10
What's the common name for national holidays in Britain which are legally days off work?
bank holiday
office holiday
royal holiday
non-trade holiday
11
Which are true about the Church of Scotland and the Church of England?
They are both Protestant churches
CoE is Anglican
They are both Catholic churches
CoS is presbyterian
12
What two conflicting religions are at the root of the civil war in Northern Ireland?
Catholic
Islam
Protestant
Church of Scotland
13
Which Christian denomination is the main religion in Britain since reformation?
Episcopalian (Anglican)
Puritan
Baptist
Catholic
14
What's the name for the religious holiday otherwise known as Pancake Day?
St. Patrick's Day
Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
Maundy Thursday
15
In which part of the UK is religion and identity most linked?
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
16
Bonfire Night, celebrated every 5th of November, is connected with what historical figure?
William Shakespeare
Guy Fawkes
King Henry VIII
Queen Elisabeth
17
Which national church does not exist in the UK?
Church of Wales
Church of England
Church of Scotland
Church of Ireland
18
What is the biggest ethnic minority in the UK?
Chinese
Gypsy
Indian
Black Caribbean
19
What's the British national anthem?
Union Jack
Land of Hope and Glory
God Save The Queen
Rule Britannia
20
Which symbol is not typically associated with Welsh culture?
daffodil
Owain Glyndwr
dragon
rose
21
Linguistically, what is Scottish Gaelic related to?
Germanic
Norman
English
Celtic
22
With which country is haggis associated?
Ireland
Wales
England
Scotland
23
Burns Suppers is a celebration of which national traditions?
English
Scottish
Irish
Welsh
