Scotland. Listening test.

Listen to the text and answer the questions.

Scotland is situated in the north of the island of Great Britain. It has 3 main regions. Scotland is very beautiful. There are mountains, valleys and hundreds of lakes. The Scottish Highlands are the oldest mountains in the world. The most famous lake is called Loch Ness. Some people believe that a mysterious creature lives at the bottom. This monster is often called Nessie.

The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. Every summer it has a festival of music and drama. Many people of Scotland have name MacDonald or Mackenzie. The kilt is worn by Scottish men. The country’s national emblem is the thistle. The national drink of Scotland is whisky. Golf is considered to be the most popular sport.

1. What is the capital of Scotland?

a) Glasgow

b) Edinburgh

c) Aberdeen

2. Scotland consists of…… regions.

a) 4

b) 3

c) 2

3. Which of these names is Scottish?

a) Morgan

b) MacDonald

c) O’Hara

4. Edinburgh has a festival of…

a) music and poetry

b) singing and dancing

c) music and drama.

5. This festival is in …

a) autumn

b) spring

c) summer.

6. What is a Scottish national instrument?

a) the piano

b) the guitar

c) the bagpipes

7. What is the national emblem of Scotland?

a) a rose

b) a daffodil

c) a thistle.

8. What is the most popular sport?

a) tennis

b) golf

c) soccer.

9. The kilt is worn by …

a) men

b) women

c) both men and women.

10. Nessie is…

a) a big crocodile

b) a mysterious creature

c) a dolphin.