Thursday, January 24, 2008

Quiz 10 British and American English



Questions and Answers


1-These are called 'biscuits' in the UK, but do Americans call them?
cookies


2-These are called trousers in the UK, but what do Americans call them?
pants


3-What do British and American peopole call these?
British-3, chips-4, crisps
American-3, French fries-4, chips

Bonus Question

What is the name of the flag?
The stars and stripes

Quiz 9 British Myths and Legends

Questions and Answers

1-Name these famouse characters from British legends.
1-Robin Hood 2-The Loch Ness Monster 3-King Arthur



2-In wich countrie does this animal supposedly live?
Scotland

3-WHat city do you associate with this character?
Nottingham


Bonus Question

Name another person connected to this character.Any of the following:
Queen Guinavere, Sir Lancelot, the Wizard Merlin, Sir Galahad

Quiz 8 National Symbols

Questions and answers
1-Match each symbol with its country.
1-rose-England 2-leek-Wales 3-thistle-Scotland 4-Shamrock-Ireland

2-Which animal represents England?
a)horse b)eagle c)lion d)bear
c)lion

3-What mytical creature can you see on the Welsh flag?
a dragon

Bonus Question
The flag of the UK has a special name. What is called?
a)Big Jack b)Jack Frost c)The Union Jack
c)The Union Jack

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Quiz 7 Places of Interest


Questions and answers


1-These are the two most famous universities in the UK. Name them.

1-Oxford 2-Cambridge


2-This is Buckingham Palace, the ofical home of the Queen. How do you Know when the Queen is at home?

a)A guard is on duty. b) A flag is flying. c) A light is on.

b) A flag is flying


3-This mountain is the highest in the UK. It is called BEN Nevis. Which countrie is it in?

Scotland


Bonus Question

What King of race do Oxford and Cmbridge Unibersity have every year?

a boat race




Quiz 6 Sport

Questions and Answers
1-Name each sport.
1-Cricket 2-golf 3-basketball 4-rugby

2-Which sport was not invented in the UK?
basketball

3-How do you say nought in football and tennis?
football: nil, tennis:love

Bonus Question

How many times have England won the football World Cup?
Once in 1996: England 4, West Germany 2

Quiz 5 Famous Peopole


Questions and answers

1-Name these peopole.
1-Ewan McGregor 2-Jude Law 3-Catherine Zeta-Jones

2-Each person comes from a different countrie.

Can you say wich?
1-Ewan McGregor-Scotland
2-Jude Law-England
3-Catherine Zeta-Jones-Wales

3-This actress married a famous American actor. What is his name?
Michael Douglas

Bonus Question

Jones is a very common Welsh surname. Name a famouse welsh pop singer called Jones.
Tom Jones

Quiz 4 Music


Questions and answers

1-Name each band.
1-Oasis 2-Coldplay 3-Queen



2-This band was formed by two brothers. What are their names?
Liam and Noel Gallagher

3-Who was the original singer of this band?
Freddie Mercury

Bonus Question

Which song by this group do you hear at football matches?

We Are the Champions

Quiz 3 Literature


Questions and answers:


1-Name the four characters.


1-Oliver Twist 2-Dracula 3-Frankenstein 4-Robinson Crusoe


2-All four have been made into fims. Which character has appeared in the most films?

Dracula


3-Harry Potter is a popular modern history. What is the name of the school he goes to?


Howarts


Bonus Question


This book was writing by Charles DiKens. Name another book writing by this famouse author,


A Christmas Carol, David Copperffield...

Quiz 2 THE ROYAL FAMILY


Questions and Answers


1-Who are these Kings and queens?

1-Victoria 2-Henry VIII 3-Elizabeth II


2-How many wives did this King (point to King Henry VIII) have? And how many were Spanish?

six, one (Catherine of Aragon)


3-This woman is the queen of England today (point to Queen Elizabeth II). Who will be the next King or Queen?
Prince Charles


Bonus Question
Where does the Queen live when she is in London?
Buckingham palace

Quiz 1- Geography


Questions and answers:


1-Name the four countries of the United Kingdom.

1-England 2-Scotland 3-Wales 4-Northern Ireland


2-Name the four capitals of the UK countries.

London, Edinburg, Cardiff, Belfast.


3-What is the name of the sea that seperates the UK from France?

The English Channel


Bonus Question

What is the population of the UK?

a) 20 million b) 40 million c) 60 million

c) 60 million