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Tongue twisters Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. She sells sea shells on the sea shore. Great grey goats. Tragedy strategy.
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Brainstorm What is the official name of the UK? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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What parts does the UK consist of? England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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What is the capital city of the UK? London
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What is the Union Jack? The national flag of the United Kingdom
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What is the official name of the USA? The United States of America
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How many states are there in the USA? 50
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What is the capital city of the USA? Washington, D.C. the District of Columbia
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What do nicknames the "Stars and Stripes", "Old Glory", and "The Star-Spangled Banner" mean? The flag of the USA
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Overview Tower Bridge
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Statue of Liberty
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Buckingham Palace
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The United States Capitol
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The White House
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Empire State BuildingBig Ben
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Elizabeth IIBarack Obama
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True / False Italy presented the USA the Statue of Liberty. False France presented the USA the Statue of Liberty.
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British judges and barristers still wear wigs and robes. True
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The commonest name in the UK and the USA is Smith. True There are about 800 000 people called Smith in England and Wales, and about 1 700 000 in the USA.
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In England it’s very easy to change your family name. In fact you can choose any name you like! True Fruitti Hello Hippopotamus Bum
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British English vs American English SuspendersPants
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Braces
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Vest UndershirtWaistcoat Vest
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Handbag PurseTights Pantyhose
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Trousers Pants Pants Underwear
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Jumper SweaterTrainers Sneakers
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Dressing gown BathrobeTights Pantyhose
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Some more British-American words Petrol Gas/gasoline Sweets Candy Biscuit Cookie Chips French fries Crisps Chips Barrister Attorney Mad Crazy Lift Elevator Autumn Fall Holiday Vacation On stream On line Film Movie Shop Store
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