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Конкурс на знание английской грамматики

Fill in the blanks:

  a) do b) does c) is d) are e) have f) has

1. … your brother got a camera?

2. … your mother like cooking?

3. What floor … your bedroom on?

4. … your parents in France now?

5. … your friends have any money?

6. What bike… you got?

7. What … your favourite pop- group?

8. What subject … you like best?

9. How far … London from Liverpool?

10. … you know what time it … ? (11)

Guess the riddles

1 . It is white, it is cold, you can ski on it,

what is it?                             

2. It is running night and day,

but it never runs away.

3. Without a tongue, without an ear,

I can speak, and sing, and hear.

4. One, one, one, little dog runs.

Two, two, two, cats see you.

Three, three, three, birds on the tree.

Four, four, four, rats on the floor.

How many animals can you see in all?

5. My face is black, as black as night.

on it, with chalk all students write.

• What is the nickname of the British flag?
• What is the national Scottish costume called?
• What is the colour of a London taxi?
• Who lived in Sherwood Forest?
• What do children usually say when they knock on
• their neighbours’ door on Halloween?
• What is the colour of double-deckers in London?
• Who can you see on the top of the column on Trafalgar Square in London?
• What is the nickname of the American flag?
• What person in London has the address 10, Downing Street?

Guess what season it is

1 . It is frosty. The temperature is about 20 degrees below zero.

2. The weather is rainy. It clouds over.

3. It is hot. Children have holidays.

4. Snow is melting. Icicles are falling.

Try to guess what country it is

This country is situated on a group of islands lying in the north-west part of the continent of Europe. It is an island state. It’s one of the world’s smallest countries. There are no high mountains, no very long river, and no great forest in this country. The head of the state is the Queen. This country consists of four parts. There you can meet people of different nationalities.

This country is situated in the central part of the North American continent. It’s one of the most powerful and advanced countries in the world. It has the third largest population in the world. It’s a real melting pot. It is a highly developed industrial country. It is one of the richest countries in the world. It is washed by two oceans: the Pacific and the Atlantic. The head of the state is the president. The second important language is Spanish.

This country has an area of nearly 10 million square kilometers. It is the second largest country in the world. Its western coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean and its eastern coast by the Atlantic Ocean. The population of the country is over 26 million people. It is a federal state. There are two official languages in this country: English and French. The emblem of this country is the maple leaf.

This country is situated south-east of Australia. It consists of two main islands and some smaller islands. This country looks like Italy upside down. The population of the country is over three million people. The official languages are English and Maori. It is known as the World’s Biggest Farm.

This country is the biggest island and the smallest continent in the world. The country has an area of nearly eight million square kilometers. The population of this country is over 18 million people. You can meet amazing animals in this country such as panda, kangaroo and many others. It is called sometimes “Oz” or “the Lucky Country”.

1 . What are the colors of the British flag?

a) blue, red and white b) blue and red c) blue and white

2. How many pence are there in one pound?

a) 100 b) 90 c) 10

3. What do the English often put in their tea?

a) jam b) milk c) lemon

4. Which holiday is on December 25?

a) St. Valentine’s Day b) Easter c) Christmas

5. Where can you see ravens in London?

a) near the Thames b) near the Houses of Parliament c) near the Tower of London

6. In what city were the famous “Beatles” born?

a) London b) Glasgow c) Liverpool

7. What place was built by King Arthur and the wizard Merlin?

a) Stonehenge b) the Tower of London c) Camelot

Do you know Britain?

Do you know the USA?

1. How many states are there in the USA?

a) 50 b) 52 c) 49

2. Who was the first President of the USA?

a) George Washington b) John Kennedy c) Abraham Lincoln

3. What is the biggest state in the USA?

a) Texas b) Alaska c) California

4. What city is the Statue of Liberty in?

a) Miami b) Washington c) New York

5. What American holiday is on the fourth Thursday in November?

a) Halloween b) Independence Day c) Thanksgiving Day

6. What is a very famous amusement park near Los Angeles?

a) Marine World b) Malibu c) Disneyland

7. What is the most popular sport in the USA?

a) Tennis d) baseball c) basketball