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Ottawa b) Washington D.C. What is the capital of the USA? Ottawa b) Washington D.C. c) New York answer: Washington D.C.

Union John b) Union Jack Answer: Stars and Stripes What is the American flag called? Union John b) Union Jack c) Stars and Stripes Answer: Stars and Stripes

When did Christopher Columbus discover America? In 1492 b) in 1592 c) in 1392 Answer: In 1492

If you go to New York you’ll see… Big Ben b) The Capitol c) The Empire State Building Answer: The Empire State Building

He was the youngest – elected president in the history of the USA (at the age of 43). He was shot in Texas in 1963 and buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. In New York there is an international airport named after this president. Answer: Kennedy

He was the 42d American president. He is good at playing the saxophone. Answer: Clinton

He was the first president elected from the Republican Party He was the first president elected from the Republican Party. He is considered to be the most human U.S. president and the author of the Emancipation Proclamation which give freedom to Negro slaves in America Answer: Lincoln

He was the longest-serving US president (for 12 years) He was the longest-serving US president (for 12 years). He was the American president during World War II in 1941-45. Answer: Roosvelt

Grammar With / by The operation was performed ___ the latest laser technology +5 Answer: With “Hard Times” was written ___ Charles Dickens +5 Answer: by Records have been replaced ____ tapes, CDs and DVDs. +5 The Great Pyramids _____ (build) by Egyptian kings + 5 Answer: were built

What is the most expensive part of London West End b) Westminster c) East End d) The City Answer: West End

Grammar First she _____ the text and then she _____to type it. Read ….started Reads… started Was reading … was starting Answer: A

What is the home of the Queen? Buckingham Palace b) the White House c) Westminster Abbey Answer: Buckingham Palace

Where city The Beatles come from? London b) Manchester c) Liverpool Answer: Liverpool

Sing a Song only in English (pleeeezzz!!!!!!) +15

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Who is the symbol of the typical Englishman? John Bull b) John Bell c) St.Patrick Answer: John Bull

This city is home to the American automobile industry This city is home to the American automobile industry. Ford, Chrysler and General Motors are among the most important employers here. Answer: Detroit

It’s the centre of the movie industry and home to many movie stars, though too often the sunshine is hidden by smog here. Answer: Los Angeles

For both commands, your task is to make up English words with “The United State of America” – nouns, numerals, adjectives, prepositions, verbs etc. The more, the better. You have 3 minutes.

It was founded in 1613 by Dutch settlers It was founded in 1613 by Dutch settlers. Peter Minuit bought the island from the Indians for 24 dollars and a barrel of rum. Today it is a multi – national city and the money – centre of the United States. The famous districts of this city are the Brighton Beach, Harlem, Chinatown and others. Answer: New York

Choose the correct form Grammar Choose the correct form It ___ again. It ___ all the time here in autumn. Is raining… is raining rains…is raining Is raining … rains Answer: Is raining … rains 2. Michael ___ ham and eggs for supper. isn’t usually having Doesn’t usually have Doesn’t usually has answer: Doesn’t usually have

+35 points