“How much do you know about the United Kingdom?”

I round: “Warming up”

1. What is the official name of the country whose language you study? a) Great Britain; b) England; c) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2. How many countries does the United Kingdom consists of? a) two; b) three; c) four 3. What is the residence of the Queen? a) The Tower of London; b) Windsor Castle; c) Buckingham Palace 4. Where is the statue of Admiral Nelson? a) in Parliament Square; b) in Trafalgar square; c) in Piccadilly Circus 5. What is the nickname of British flag? a) Union Jack; b) Union Flag; c) the St. David’s Cross 6. The English writer whose famous novel is “Robinson Crusoe” a) Jack London; b) Lewis Carroll; c) Daniel Defoe 7. What do the British like to drink? a) coffee with milk; b) tea with milk; c) tea without milk

8. What is the symbol of England? a) daffodil; b) rose; c) thistle 9. What is the capital of Scotland? a) Manchester; b) Edinburgh; c) Cardiff 10. How many children has Elisabeth II got? a) 2; b) 3; c) 4 11. What is a capital of Wales? a) Edinburgh; b) Cardiff; c) Liverpool 12. What is a capital of Northern Ireland? a) Cardiff; b) Dublin; c)Belfast 13.The most important river in Britain? a) the Clyde; b) the Severn; c) the Thames 14. What is the emblem of Scotland? a) a daffodil; b) a dragon; c) a thistle 15. What is the emblem of Northern Ireland? a) a shamrock; b) a red rose; c) a thistle

2 round: “A dark horse”

She was born in 1891. She was a worldwide writer She was born in 1891. She was a worldwide writer. She wrote 75 detective stories. Her main character was an old woman named Miss Maple. She died in 1976. (Agatha Christie) He was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, where he received a classical education. He was one of the world’s greatest writers. When he was twenty-one he went to London. There he became an actor and began to write plays. He wrote many beautiful sonnets and plays for the famous Globe Theatre. Later he was one of the owners of the Globe Theatre. His most famous play is “Romeo and Juliet”. He died in 1616. (William Shakespeare)

He was a famous English writer He was a famous English writer. The person who created characters as Oliver Twist, Scrooge and David Copperfield. People all over the world, young and old, still read his wonderful stories. (Charles Dickens) The 5th of November is an interesting night or English children. On that evening they make bonfires and have fireworks. Some days before they make the guy. They make him of sticks and straw and then put an old hat on his head and old gloves on the sticks that are his hands. When is bonfire is ready children or their parents put the guy on the bonfire and then light it. What English tradition is it? (Bonfire night)

It is now a part of London It is now a part of London. In 1874 it was a country village, but it had a railway station and it was the home of the “All England croquet Club” People all over the world know it as the centre of lawn tennis. (Wimbledon ) This pop group became internationally famous with a lot of hit records. Several generations of people grew up on their songs. What is the name of this group? Name the members of this popular group from Liverpool. (“The Beatles” John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Star)

This is the religious holiday This is the religious holiday. People prepare for the holiday weeks before. They buy gifts for their families and friends, choose fur-trees and decorate them with ornaments and lights. Before going to bed children leave their stockings and shoes to receive presents the next morning. (Christmas) He was a legendary hero of England. He lived in the 12th century the legend said that he Sherwood. Forest with his merry fellows: they took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. (Robin Hood)

3 round: “Hurry up to see!”

Trafalgar Square

The Houses of Parliament

Hyde Park

Buckingham Palace

Tower Bridge

Big Ben

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Westminster Abbey

The British Museum

4 round: “Home work”

Who is the quickest?

The national costume of Scots. (kilt) What is big Ben? (a clock) The national costume of Scots. (kilt) Britain currency (pounds and pence) What colour are the telephone boots in London? (red) What is the traditional meal in Christmas? (roast turkey and pudding) What colour are the taxis? (black)

The national musical instrument of the Scots. (bagpipes) The name of Shakespeare’s theatre. (the Globe) The minimum voting age in England. (18) What holiday is celebrated on the 14th of February? (St. valentine’s Day) He wrote a famous book for children “Alice in wonderland”. (Lewis Carroll) When do Englishmen celebrated Boxing day? (on the 26th of December)

Thanks to all of you for coming For taking part and learning something! And I hope that games like this You will never ever miss!