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1
What does "superstitious" mean?
приметы
традиции
суеверия
2
Lucky to open an umbrella indoors.
True
False
3
Scotland was forcefully joined to the UK after a long struggle for its independence.
1710
1709
1707
1078
4
What is the best example of english traditions?
measures
their weights
queen
money system
5
Which item of jewelry did Meghan Markle wear to show she and P. Harry are a seriously hot item?
Engagement ring
Necklace with the letters M and H
Necklace with a locket of Harry’s hair
Bracelet with the letters M and H
6
the national flower of England
The red tulip
The red narcissus
The red rose
7
What is often visited by the British outside the city?
the zoo
a park
a reserve
8
the England Flag
St Patric's Flag
St George's Flag
9
Each football association runs its own national cup
True
False
10
Princess Kate embarked on her first solo overseas engagement in October. Which country was it?
Belgium
Netherlands
USA
France
11
What is it?
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Tower of London
Trafalgar Square
Buckingham Palace
12
What is the worst thing about the weather in Great Britain?
a heavy rain
the thick fog
13
Which activity includes a log of wood roughly 20feet talland weighing approximately 175pounds?
Haggis hunting
Pooh sticks
Caber tossing
Speed sawing
14
How many times a year are the offices and banks in Britain closed on Monday?
4
6
5
3
15
What winds are cold and dry?
north-east
south
east
winds from the Atlantic
16
Where is England ?
in the southern part of Great Britain
in the southern and central part of Great Britain
in the central part of Great Britain
17
the British are very liberal people. They use the internationally accepted measurements.
True
False
18
The royal family hold one particular ex-U.S. President in “the highest esteem.” Who is it?
President Reagan
President Johnson
President Kennedy
President Ford
19
The English always give people's weight in pounds and stones
False
True
20
There is currently no United Kingdom national football team
True
False
21
Which famous Scottish poet has a celebration named after him around 25th January?
Robert Burns
John Buchan
J. M. Barrie
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
22
It is never too hot or too cold in Great Britain. Why?
This is because of the sea
This is because of the geographical position
This is because of the location
23
Where is Scotland ?
in the north
in the south
in the east
in the west
24
The name "England" is derived from the Old English name
Englaland. What does it mean?
The greatest land
"land of the Angles"
25
What do British people eat for breakfast?
pasta, eggs, coffee
Fry-on, cereal, tea
26
What is the traditional Christmas food?
Christmas pudding, mince pies, turkey, stuffing.
Chicken, salad, tangerines
27
What territory does the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupy ?
270 thousand square miles.
205 thousand square miles.
344 thousand square miles.
244 thousand square miles.
28
What is the most popular drink?
juice, fruit compote
Coca-Cola, Fanta
Tea, coffee.
29
What is it?
Tower of London
Buckingham Palace
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Trafalgar Square
30
English people like (???)
balcony
gardens
swing
veranda
31
However,there have been times when a single team has competed under a UK banner
True
False
32
Lucky to put new shoes on the table.
False
True
33
What’s British children’s favourite food?
candies
chips
chocolate
ice cream
34
Do not catch falling leaves in Autumn and you'll have good luck.
False
True
35
It is good luck to meet a black cat.
True
False
36
What is it?
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
Trafalgar Square
Buckingham Palace
37
First Minister of Northern Ireland David Trimble called it a "cold house" for Catholics
False
True
38
Where do British people like to spend their holidays?
in the metropolis
out of town in the open air
39
St David's Day is a British festival which is predominantly celebrated in which country?
England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
40
What is the name of George and Charlotte’s pet hamster?
Ginger
Marvin
Otis
Flash
41
How many times a day do British people have meals ?
6
4
3
5
42
Is the Marble Championship new or old tradition?
old
new
43
What winds are very wet?
south
north
from the Atlantic
west
44
What food is the most popular in Great Britain?
fruit, potatoes, chicken, sushi, pasta
Sandwiches, fish and chips, curry, cereal, fry-up
45
Were is Wales?
in the west
in the east
in the south
in the north
46
How many countries are there in Great Britain?
4
5
3
6
47
William and Harry are rumored to have filmed secret cameo roles for which iconic film series?
James Bond
Mission Impossible
Star Wars
Harry Potter
48
Football
is organised on a separate basis in each of the (???) countries of the United Kingdom.
3
5
4
2
49
In June,Princess Charlotte took part in an iconic royal moment for the first time. What was it?
She rode in a golden carriage.
She played at 10 Downing Street
She wore her first tiara.
She made her debut on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
50
On which bank holiday is the Notting Hill Carnival celebrated each year?
Easter bank holiday
Early May bank holiday
Spring bank holiday
Summer bank holiday
51
As for Nothern Ireland, first the whole Ireland joined Great Britain in (????).
1800
1801
1802
1803
52
Seven years bad luck to break a mirror.
True
False
53
They blow from the south-west two days out of every (???)
4
5
3
6
54
Unlucky to pass someone on the stairs.
True
False
55
What is it?
Trafalgar Square
Buckingham Palace
The Palace of Westminster
56
It has been the law for about three hundred years that (???)
all the theatres are closed on Sundays
all the banks are closed on Sundays
all shops are closed on Sundays
57
In the Winter Olympic Games there was a UK team which competed as one country "Great Britain".
False
True
58
Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday , while Father's Day is celebrated in which month?
April
September
June
March
59
How do we call Remembrance Day in Britain?
Forget-me-not Day
Lily Day
Rose Day
Poppy Day
60
a national football association responsible for the overall management of football
International Football Association Board
The Scottish Football Association
The Football Association
61
Lucky to walk under the ladder.
False
True
62
What is the centre of interest in a room In English houses?
canteen
pool
fire-place
63
Which plant is normally worn on St Patrick day?
Shamrock
Daffodil
Rose
Thistle
64
When has Great Brittain all sorts of weather?
in winter
in spring
in autumn
in summer
65
a national animal of England
a lion
an elephant
a tiger
66
Which building did the traitor Guy Fawkes unsuccessfully try to destroy in 1605?
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
St Paul's Cathedral
Houses of Parliament
67
What is the most common lunch in Britain?
soup, pasta and tea
some sandwiches, a packet of crisps, an apple and coca-cola.
sushi, salad and juice
68
Lucky to find a clover plant with four leaves.
False
True
69
Wales joined Great Britain in (????) and got its status of principality.
1535
1537
1536
1538
70
The Tower of London is … now.
a museum
a prison
a fortress
71
British teams have won the European Cup (???) times in total
10
15
13
8
72
What is the most famous forest ?
Sherwood Forest
New Forest
73
Princess Kate admitted that in another life she’d like to be a:
Farmer
Vet
Doctor
Teacher
74
What is the longest river ?
the Severn
the Clyde
75
It has been the most popular sport in the United Kingdom since the 1860s.
basketball
volleyball
football
tennis
76
Prince Harry talked about smth. special he enjoyed with William and their Mom.Where was it?
Statue of Liberty
Disneyland
The White House
Super Bowl
77
What is it?
Buckingham Palace
Trafalgar Square
The Palace of Westminsteris
78
Were is Northern Ireland?
in the north and north-eastern part of Ireland.
in the north-eastern part of Ireland.
in the north part of Ireland.
79
Wales is officially bilingual
True
False
80
What food is the most popular in the north?
Dessert
seafood
vegetables
meat
81
The territory of Great Britain is divided into (???) parts
3
5
4
2
82
P. Harry flew to Africa and took part in an immense conservation project to save which animal?
Hippo
Elephants
Rhino
Lions
83
Where is it situated ?
on the British Isles
between the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic Oceans.
84
The British government works in
the Houses of Parliament
Downing Street
Buckingham Palace
85
the national tree of England
aspen
Pine
oak
spruce
86
What is the population of Great Britain?
about 65 million
about 55 million
about 60 million
about 50 million
87
What is it?
Three Lions Emblem
Three yellow Lions Emblem
The Lions Emblem
88
You can see the column with a statue of Nelson in …
Piccadilly Circus
Hyde Park
Trafalgar Square
89
On the first day of the month it is not lucky to say "white rabbits"
False
True
90
On The 21st June Thousands of people flock to which location to see the sun rise ?
Lindisfarne
Stonehenge
Avebury Circle
Ring of Brodgar
91
What is it?
Trafalgar Square
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
St. Paul’s Cathedral
92
Big Ben is the name of …
the clock
the tower
the bell inside the clock
93
What is the time for Afternoon tea ?
between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m
between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m
between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m
between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m
94
The May Day bank holiday includes crowning a May Queen,dancing around a May pole and ...?
Strawberry harvest
Pea shooting competition
Cheese rolling
Morris dancing
