I. СТРАНОВЕДЧЕСКИЙ «DO YOU KNOW ENGLISH?»
Which part of Great Britain is the longest?(England)
Which is the full name of the country situated on the British Isles? (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
What are the parts of London? (the City, the West End, the East End and Westminster)
What is the northern part of Scotland called? (Highlands)
What is the richest part of London? (The West End)
What is the poorest part of London? (The East End)
What flower is the symbol of England? (A red rose)
What English cities do you know? (no less than 3/Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber)
What is the capital of Scotland? (Edinburgh)
What is the capital of Wales? (Cardiff)
How many parts does the UK consist of? (4)
Where is the UK situated? (On the British Isles)
Which are the largest islands of the British Isles?(Great Britain)
What is the capital of Northern Ireland? (Belfast)
What channel separates the British Isles from the European continent? (The English Channel)
Which monument is the centre of Trafalgar Square?
Who came to Britain from Denmark and Norway in the 9th century? ( the Vikings)
What's the highest mountain in Scotland? (Ben Nevis)
What's the longest river in Great Britain? (The Severn)
What's the deepest river? (The Thames)
What is the climate of the British Isles influenced by? (The Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream)
What’s the UK's population? (More than 60 million)
What is the oldest part of London? (The City)
Which parc is London Zoo situated in? (Regent Park)
Who is the symbol of the typical Englishman? (John Bull)
Where is the Speaker’s Corner situated? (Hyde Park)
What is the national emblem of Scotland? ( a thistle)
What was the first name of London? (Londinium)
What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland? (a shamrock)
What Scottish lake is supposed to be the home of the great monster? (Loch Ness)
What is the national emblem of Wales? (a daffodil)
What is Whitehall? (a street in the centre of London)
Where is the Poets' Corner situated? (in Westminster Abbey)
What is the capital of the UK? (London)
What is the permanent residence of the queen? ( Buckingham Palace)
What is the ancient and poetic name for England or Great Britain? (Albion)
Name the busiest airports in Great Britain .(Heathrow, Gatwick)
What is the name of famous stadium in London? (Wembley)
What is the deepest river in GB? (The Thames)
What ceremony do tourists enjoy at Buckingham Palace? ( Changing the Guard)
Which worm stream is running around the British Isles? (The Gulf stream)
When did the Great Fire of London start? (in 1666)
At what time does the ceremony of Changing the Guard take place?(at 11; at 10 on Sundays)
Where is Trafalgar Square situated? (in the center of London)
What was the Tower of London? (fortress, palace, prison, King's Zoo)
What river does London stand on? (the Thames)
What is the largest park in London? (Hyde Park)
Who came to England in the nineteenth century? (the Romans)
What is the southern part of Scotland called? ( The Lowlands)
Who went to England in 1066? (William the Conqueror and his people)
Where did the Great Fire of London start? (in the house of the king’s baker)
What is the population of the UK? (57 million)
Why is Hyde Park called a very democratic? ( The Speaker’s Corner)
Where is The British Library situated? ( The British Museum)
Who is the patron saint of England? (St. George)
Who is the patron saint of Ireland? (St. Patrick)
Where is the seat of British Parliament situated? (The Houses of Parliament)
Where does the Statue of Admiral Nelson stand? (Trafalgar Square)
What are the two largest and busiest cities in Scotland? (Glasgow and Edinburgh)
What two languages are spoken in Wales? (English and Welsh)
Whose residence is the Mansion House? ( Lord Mayor)
What is Penny Black? (It’s a stamp, it costs 1 penny)
What is Londoners favouritecolour? (red)
What colour are London taxies? (red)
Who is the official head of the UK is? (Elizabeth II)
When did the Romans land on the British Isles? ( 2000 years ago)
How are the London taxies called? (cabs)
How two floor buses called? (double- decker)
What kind of weather do they have in England? (changeable)
From what countries did Anglo-Saxons come to Britain? (Germany and Scandinavia)
What is the eastern coast of the British Isles washed by? (By the North Sea)
72. What is oldest university of Great Britain?( Oxford University)
73. What is nickname of the flag of UK? (Union Jack)
74. What is the official language of Ireland? (Irish
When do the English people celebrate Christmas? (On the 25th' of December)
How is the day after Christmas called? (Boxing Day)
When does Santa Claus come? (In winter)
When do we celebrate St. Valentine's Day? (On the 14th February)
Where do men wear kilts? (In Scotland)
What is the national instrument of Scotland? (bagpipe)
What are the Christmas celebrations dedicated to? (to the birth of Jesus Christ)
What colour are post-boxes and telephone-boxes in the United Kingdom? (Red)
What do children sayOn Halloween? ("Trick or treat"- жизнь или кошелёк)
Do cars in London drive on the left side or on the right side? (On the left side)
Where does Father Frost come from? (from the North Pole)
When do the English people visit their mothers if possible and give them flowers and small presents? (Mother’s Day)
What do children leave at the end of their beds in Christmas times? (a Christmas stocking)
What is the most popular drink in Great Britain? (tea with milk)
What is the Scottish national dress called? (a kilt)
What is the most popular Christmas dish?(Fried turkey and pudding)
What is English marmalade? (orange jam)
What do the Scottish eat on New Year’s Day? (Haggis)
What birds live in the Tower of London? (Ravens)
What is the double-decker? (a bus)
Why do touristcome to Downing Street? (to look at the Prime Minister House)
What’s the colour of London taxies? (black)
What kind of present do British people receive from Norway before Christmas? (a Christmas tree)
What ceremony do tourists watch at Buckingham Palace? (Changing the Guard)
What time does Changing die Guard happen? (at 11.30 a.m.)
What holiday is celebrated in Britain on October 31? (Halloween)
When is Guy Fawkes Day celebrated? (November 5)
What is the most popular English holiday? (Christmas)
How often do the British have a meal? (4 times a day)
What is the name for London taxi? (a cab)
What are the meals in Britain? (breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper)
What is the name of the London underground? (Tube)
Where do people have the tradition "five - o'clock tea"? (in England)
When do the British celebrate the New Year's Day? (on the 31st of December, on the 1st of January)
Who helps schoolchildren to cross the street near their school? (a lollipop woman)
When do the British celebrate the April Fool's Day? (on the 1st of April)
On what holiday do people give each other painted eggs? (at Easter)
Why does Queen Elizabeth II send a greeting card to some British people? (when a person is 100 years old)
The main vegetable of Halloween. (pumpkin)
What English song is sung all over the world in a definite case? (Happy Birthday)
When does England have national day? (on the 23 of April - St. George's Day)
What do people send to each other on February 14th? (Valentine cards)
What flower is the symbol of peace in Britain? (poppy)
Name the most famous traditional English food. (fish and chips)
How do a lot of people dress at Halloween? (they dress as ghosts and witches )
What is the national bird of the UK? (robin)
What is Guy Fawkes Night? (Bonfire Night, Firework night)
What is the name of the patron saint of lovers? (Valentine)
What is the nickname of the first guest on New Year's morning? (First Foot)
What national holiday is celebrated on the 25th of January in Scotland? (Burns night)
When is the official Queen’s birthday? (The second Saturday in June)
On which event does the ordinary citizen of the UK receive a personal card from the Queen? (At the 100 years aniversary )
What is the traditional food for Thanksgiving Day? (Turkey, pumpkin, corn beans)
When does America celebrate the Thanksgiving Day? (the 4 Thursday of November)
What are the symbols of New Year’s Day ?()
What are the symbols of St. Valentine’s Day ?(Sweets, hearts, chocolate, Cupid, pets, balloons)
What are the symbols of Mother’s Day ?
What are the symbols of Easter ?(a rabbit ,flowers , eggs)
What are the symbols of Halloween ?(pumpkin, ghosts, witches)
What are the symbols of Christmas Day ?(Christmas tree, stockings, angels, snow, boxes, songs)
What holiday is celebrated on the 1-st of April?( April Fool’s Day)
On this holiday people decorate the fir-tree. It is…(New Year)
On this holiday people in the family try to let their mother have a rest.(Mother’s Day)
On this holiday children spend the day with their fathers. (Father’s Day)
Who is a lollipop woman? (she helps schoolchildren to cross the street near their school )
What is the official language in England? (English)
In what countries do people speak English? (the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and a number of Caribbean nations)
Who is the Queen of Britain? (Queen Elizabeth II)
Which is official currency of Great Britain? (Pounds)
What houses does the British parliament consist of? (The House of Lords and the House of Commons)
What is the state flag of the United Kingdom called?(the Union Jack)
Who was Prime Minister in Great Britain during the Second World War? (Winston Churchill)
Who was Britain's first woman Prime Minister? (Margaret Thatcher )
What is the seat of the British Government? (The Houses of Parliament)
How many children does Elizabeth II have?(Four)
What is 10 Downing Street famous for? (official residence of Prime Minister)
Who is the Prime Minister of the UK now? ()
Is the Queen of Great Britain also the Queen of Canada? (Yes, she is)
When was Queen Elizabeth II born? (1926)
What is the political centre of London? (Westminster)
Where does the Royal family live? (in Buckingham Palace)
What is the minimum voting age in the UK? (18)
Who does the real power in the UK belong to? (the British Parliament)
What is the name of the famous Royal Church in London where almost all English kings and queens have been crowned? (Westminster Abbey)
Does the Queen rule the country? (No, she doesn’t)
Who is formally the head of Australia? (The Queen of England)
Who heads the government of GB? (The Prime Minister)
What period are the members of the House of Commons elected for? (5 years)
Which house of Br. Parliament’s elected by the people? (The House of Commons)
What kind of state is the United Kingdom?(Constitutional monarchy)
What are the main political parties? (The Conservative and Labour Parties)
Who chooses the Cabinet of Ministers? (The Prime Minister)
What is the surname of the royal family? (Windsor)
When did Queen Victoria rule? (1837 – 1901)
Who is next in line to the British crown after Prince Charles? (Prince William)
Where did the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II take place? (In Westminster Abbey)
What ceremony do tourists watch at Buckingham Palace? (Changing the Guard)
Who dissolved the Parliament and became the Lord Protector of England? (Oliver Cromwell)
When was the Commonwealth founded? (in 1949)
Is the Queen of Great Britain also the Queen of New Zealand? (Yes, she is)
What does the Queen do? (She travels about the United Kingdom, meets different people and visits schools, hospitals and other special places.)
What is the official name of the Houses of Parliament? (Palace of Westminster)
When did Elizabeth II become Queen? (in 1952)
What countries does the Commonwealth include?(Canada, Australia, New Zealand)
Where are laws made in Great Britain? (In Westminster Palace)
How many members are there in the House of Commons? (650 members)
Who is the chairperson of the House of Lords? (the Lord Chancellor)
Who is the chairperson of the House of Commons? (The Speaker)
Who is the Head of the Armed Forces in Great Britain? (the British monarch)
How often are General Elections held in Britain; every 3 years, 4 years, 5 years? (5 years)
What king of Great Britain had 6 wives? (Henry VIII)
Whose reign is described as" the Golden Age"? (Queen Victoria’s reign)
When did Britain become independent of the Roman Catholic Church? (In 1534)
A political party which hasn’t ever been established in Great Britain (Republican Party)
50.At first the House of Lords consisted only of ... . (barons)
Name the season between spring and autumn, when the sun is hot.(summer)
Name some things that only women wear.(a skirt, a dress)
Name animals that eat only grass, leaves of the trees,vegetables, fruits. (Giraffe )
Name sports and games you can play only in winter. (skiing, hockey )
What is between Sunday and Tuesday? (Monday )
Name a person who makes bread (baker )
Name a person who sells meat (butcher)
Name a person who works in hospitals (nurse, doctor )
Which is the quickest way of travelling?(by plane)
Where does the sun rise? (in the east)
What can we buy at the greengrocer's? (fruit, vegetables )
Name a thing we can lock the door with.(a key)
Name a thing for brushing your teeth with. (teeth brush )
Name a thing in the kitchen to cook our food. (stove)
What can we buy at the dairy? (milk, sour cream)
Name a thing in the kitchen where we can wash up (sink)
Name a person who makes clothes for men. (tailor )
Name a yellow metal which is very expensive. (gold)
Name a person who works in a library.(librarian)
Name a person who treats teeth (dentist)
Name a thing in the kitchen where we can keep our food fresh.(fridge)
What bird can imitate human speech? (parrot)
Give them a name: September, October,April, May,December (month)
Give them a name: a carrot,a cucumber,a potato, a cabbage (vegetable)
Give them a name: a fork, a spoon, a plate (dish)
Give them a name:a table, an armchair, a bookshelf, a sofa, (furniture)
Give them a name:a doctor, a driver, a teacher.(profession )
Give them a name:Sunday. Monday,Tuesday,Friday.(week)
Give them a name:the USA, the UK,Russia,Spain (countries)
Name a thing what we can write with (pen, pencil)
A man who brings for us newspapers, letters, magazines. What is he? (postman)
Name things you associated with school.
Name a famous detective,a hero of the books written by Conan Doyle?(Sherlock Holmes)
Name a legendary English robber who stole from the rich to give to the poor. He and his band lived in Sherwood Forest. (Robin Hood)
Where did the detective Sherlock Holmes live? (Baker Street)
Who is the most famous woman-writer of detective stories? ()
What English scientist an apple fell on his head and helped him to discover a physics law? (Newton)
What is the most famous English Sport (football)
What English-speaking countries do you know?
You can sing songs and listen to music at this lesson (Music).
You can read different interesting stories in it (book).
You do sums at this lesson (Maths/Mathematics).
Pupils can carry exercise-books, books, pencils, pens, rulers, pencil-boxes in it. (bag).
You learn poems and read stories at this lesson (literature).
You jump and run at this lesson (PE).
You speak foreign language at this lesson (English).
You can write in it (exercise-book).
You can draw pictures at this lesson (Arts).
This is an outdoor game for two or four people. You need a net, a racket and a small ball (tennis).
This is an outdoor game for two teams. Each team has eleven players one of which is a goalkeeper. You need a big field and a ball for this game (football).
This is an indoor game for two teams of five players. You need a ball and two baskets (basketball).
Who can only take the ball in football? (Goalkeeper).
How many players are there in a football team? (eleven)
How many teams can take part in a basketball match? (two)
Where were the first Olympic Games? (Greece)
Your very own holiday? (birthday)
Who was the first woman- Prime-Minister of Great Britain? (Margaret Thatcher)
Who is the national poet of Scotland? (Robert Burns)
Who is the author of “Hamlet”? (W.Shakespeare)
Who is Christopher Wren? (architect of the famous St. Paul's Cathedral)
What is the world- known group from Liverpool? (The Beatles)
Who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar? (Admiral Nelson)
What English play writer and poet is the best known in the world? (William Shakespeare)
What is the best novel of Mark Twain? (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)
Who printed the 1st English book? (William Caxton)
What pop-group sings the song "Yesterday"? (The Beatles)
Who wrote about Sherlock Holmes? (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
What novel made Daniel Defoe famous all round the world? (Robinson Crusoe)
What novel made Charlotte Bronte famous? (Jane Eyre)
Who is architect of the famous St. Paul's Cathedral? (Sir Christopher Wren)
Where was Charlie Chaplin born? (In London)
What plays did Shakespeare write? ('Romeo and Juliet', 'Twelfth Night', 'Hamlet', 'Othello', 'King Lear'. 'Macbeth')
In what theatre did W.Shakespeare work? (The Globe)
What is the home of the British Library? (The British Museum)
Who wrote the book “Alice in Wonderland”? (Lewis Carroll)
Where can you see the wax models of famous people? (in Madam Tussaud`s Museum)
Who is the national hero of Britain, the defender of the poor? (Robin Hood)
Who is considered to be the national poet of Scotland? (R. Burns)
What English scientist did an apple fall on his head and helped him to discover a physics law? (I. Newton)
Name the king of the rock'n'roll. (E. Presley)
Where did the detective Sherlock Holmes live? (Baker Street)
What was the real name of Mark Twain? (S. Clemens)
Where did Robin Hood live? (In Sherwood Forest)
What is the home town of Shakespeare? (Stratford-on-Avon)
Who discovered penicillin? ( Alexander Fleming)
Under what king did the Knights of the Round Table gather together?(King Arthur)
What cat did Alice speak to in Wonderland? (Cheshire cat)
Who discovered America? (Christopher Columbus)
Who proposed the theory of evolution? (Charles Darwin)
Who wrote "The Jungle book"? (Rudyard Kipling)
What writer is famous for the books about Winnie-the-Pooh?(Alan Milne)
Who is the author of Harry Potter? (Joan Rowling)
Who is the most famous woman-writer of detective stories? (Agatha Christie)
What is the name of the agent 007? (James Bond)
Who was the father of historical novels? ( W. Scott)
Name a famous detective, a hero of the books written by Conan Doyle. (Sherlock Holmes)
Who discovered penicillin? (A. Fleming)
Who painted the famous woman with a mysterious smile? (Leonardo da Vinci)
What is the pen name of Samuel Clemens? (M. Twain)
What was the name of Robinson Crusoe's friend? (Friday)
Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"? (W. Shakespeare)
What was the profession of Sherlock Holmes' best friend? (doctor)
Who founded the company Microsoft? (Bill Gates)
Who invented the telephone? (Alexander Graham Bell).
Name a comedy actor, who played in black-and-white films, he walked in a funny way. (Charlie Chaplin)
What are the surnames of Romeo and Juliet? (Montague and Capulet)
Which famous English writer’s name is Charles? ( Dickens)
How many parts does "The Lord of the Rings "consist of? (3)
When was Shakespeare born? (1564)
How many plays and sonnets did Shakespeare write? (37 plays and 154 sonnets)
Name a Scottish writer, the author of "Peter Pan". (J. Barrie)
Who was famous for his animated cartoons? (Walt Disney)
Who printed the first English book? (William Caxton)
Who wrote “Gulliver’s travel”? (Jonathan Swift)
Who wrote “ Robinson Crusoe”? (Daniel Defoe)
Who wrote “ Treasure Island”? (Stevenson Robert Louis)
What medicine did Alexander Fleming discover? (penicillin)
The first man who orbited the Earth. (Yuri Gagarin)
The first man to step onto the moon. (Neil Armstrong)
The first Englishman to use printing press. (William Caxton)
What did James M Spangler from the USA build in 1908? (vacuum cleaner)
Who created the world’s first car assembly line in 1908? (Henry Ford)
What did Jim Kirst from the USA invent in 1923? (Scotch tape)
What was Jerome K Jerome ‘s book which made him famous? (Three man in a boat)
What did King Camp Gillete invent? (the first safe razor)
What did Jorge WHATMAN invent ? (whatman paper)
What are your hobbies?
What sports do you like?
How old are you?
What’s your English teacher’s name?
Have you ever visited Russia?
What’s your best friend’s name?
How many months are there in the year?
What are the winter months?
What are the summer months?
What are the spring months?
What are the autumn months?
Are you a good swimmer?
Do you support any football team?
How many days are there in a week?
Do you have a pet?
Name the week days?
Who is your favourite writer?
Name the weekend?
What is your favourite food?
Name any three vegetables
Name any three colours
Name any three fruits
Name any three vegetables
Name any three wild animals
Name any three pets
Name any three birds
Name any three towns of our country
Which river is your country situated on?
What is the capital of our republic?
Give them a name: September, October,April, May,December (month)
Give them a name: a carrot,a cucumber,a potato, a cabbage (vegetable)
Give them a name: a fork, a spoon, a plate (dish)
Give them a name:a table, an armchair, a bookshelf, a sofa, (furniture)
Give them a name:a doctor, a driver, a teacher.(profession )
Give them a name:Sunday. Monday,Tuesday,Friday.(week)
Give them a name:the USA, the UK,Russia,Spain (countries)
Who is your favourite singer?
Name 3 school subjects.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
What is the most difficult subject for you?
You keep your pens and pencils in it.
You write with it on the blackboard.
You cut paper with them.
What can you paint with?
What do you have for breakfast?
What do you have for dinner?
What do you have for supper?
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