What were the three traditional (social) classes in Britain?

The upper class, the middle class and the working class

Why did some people stop going to the pub?

it became illegal to smoke inside the pubs

What is traditionalism?

Tradisjonalisme, tradisjonsbundethet

What do people usually do in the pubs?

Watch football, discuss, drink and eat

What happened after the Second World War?

The British colonies became independent

Which British TV shows have had a huge international success?

Extras, The Office, Monty Python, Mr Bean

Why can Britain be described as a nation of nations?

It consists of England, Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland

Why are some people against school uniforms?

They are too expensive for low-income families

Which countries does the UK consist of?

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Which statement is something that Britain doesn’t want do?

Does not want to change their culture

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Understanding Britain

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1
How many people are poor in the UK today?
1/1000 of the population
1/4 of the population
1/100 of the population
1/5 of the population
2
What do Britons usually say when receiving something from someone?
Dønn?
Please
Thank you
Nothing
3
What were the three traditional (social) classes in Britain?
a) The upper class, the middle class and the lower class
The upper class, the middle class and the working class
The higher class, the middle high class and the low class
a) First, second and third class
4
When was the Olympics in London?
2012
2013
2010
5
Why did some people stop going to the pub?
kids were allowed to be in the pubs
it became illegal to smoke inside the pubs
they stopped serving alcohol
they stopped showing football
6
How many different mother tongues are there in schools in London?
300
Over 400
246
Over 1000
7
Why is dress code so important?
It shows class and position
It makes people feel safe
To make people enjoy wearing sweatpants
8
What is traditionalism?
Tradisjonalisme, tradisjonsbundethet
Å feire jul på samme måte hvert år
Å ikke ha tradisjoner
Å ønsker nye tradisjoner velkommen
9
How many classes are there in Britain today?
Seven
Three
Five
None
10
What do people usually do in the pubs?
Sleep
Watch football, discuss, drink and eat
Play football
Watch penguins dance
11
What happened after the Second World War?
Germany became a British colony
The British colonies became independent
The colonies went to war against Britain
Britain got many new colonies
12
Which writer is famous for his ironic statements?
Oscar Wilde
Shakespeare
J.K. Rowling
13
Which British TV shows have had a huge international success?
The Office, Monty Python, Seinfeld, Fawlty Towers
Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, Friends and Mr Bean
Extras, The Office, Monty Python, Mr Bean
14
Why can Britain be described as a nation of nations?
Because they are a big country.
It consists of England, Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland
Because a lot of people live there.
15
Why are some people against school uniforms?
They do not look nice
They want to use their own clothes
They are too expensive for low-income families
They are not classy enough for the upper class
16
What does some British judges still wear?
British flag socks
White gloves
White curled wigs
Kilts
17
Which TV show does Ricky Gervais star in?
Gossip Girl
Monty Python
Extras and The Office
Mr Bean
18
Where do young people hang out nowadays in Britain?
Back streets
Costa coffee
The pub
Grandma’s house
19
Which countries does the UK consist of?
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
England, Scotland and Wales
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
20
Which statement is something that Britain doesn’t want do?
Does not want to eat chocolate
Does not want to take in immigrants
Does not want the Queen to rule
Does not want to change their culture
21
How many pubs are there in Britain?
Around 15 000
Around 50 000
Around 100 000
5000

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