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Englishmen or Scots Intellectual game “Brain-Ring” ?
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Team presentations: Round I WeEngland We Scotland
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We love England
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We love Scotland
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Round II Flags, capitals and symbols
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Find the flags of England/Scotland and call the number. 1 2 6 11 16 21 7 12 3 8 4 9 10 5 13 14 15 17 22 23 18 24 19 20 25 Question 1 Round II
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Answers: The flag of England — 20, Scotland — 21. 1 2 6 11 16 21 7 12 3 8 4 9 10 5 13 14 15 17 22 23 18 24 19 20 25 Question 1 Round II
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England Scotland Ireland Great Britain (1606) United Kingdom (1801) Evolution of the Union flag
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Name the capital of England/Scotland. Question 2 Round II 1.Oxford 2.Brighton 3.Cardiff 4.Glasgow 5.Edinburgh 6.Manchester 7.Birmingham 8.Cambridge 9.London 10.Dublin 11.Sheffield 12.Southampton 13.Portsmouth 14.Liverpool 15.Belfast
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Answers: England — London, Scotland — Edinburgh. Question 2 Round II 1.Oxford 2.Brighton 3.Cardiff 4.Glasgow 5.Edinburgh 6.Manchester 7.Birmingham 8.Cambridge 9.London 10.Dublin 11.Sheffield 12.Southampton 13.Portsmouth 14.Liverpool 15.Belfast
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The map of Great Britain
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What plant is the symbol of England/Scotland? Question 3 Round II
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Answers: England — the red rose, Scotland — the thistle. Question 3 Round II England Scotland
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Plants as country symbols Lotus India Red rose England Thistle Scotland Daffodil Wales Shamrock Ireland Peony China Tulip Holland Maple Canada Cherry tree Japan
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Round III Intellectual combat
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Question 1 Round III ? What is the biggest city in England? From Englishmen:
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London
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Question 2 Round III From Scots: ? What cities are the two great centres of Scotland?
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Edinburgh and Glasgow
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Question 3 Round III ? What English cities are famous for their universities? From Englishmen:
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Oxford and Cambridge
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Question 4 Round III From Scots: ? What parts is Scotland divided into?
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the Highlands and the Lowlands
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Question 5 Round III ? What river does London stand on? From Englishmen:
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the Thames
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Question 6 Round III From Scots: ? What festival is known throughout the world and takes place in August and September in Edinburgh?
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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Question 7 Round III ? This clock is the symbol of Great Britain. From Englishmen:
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Big Ben
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Question 8 Round III From Scots: ? This musical instrument is the national symbol of Scotland. It`s famous over the world.
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The Great Highland Bagpipe
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Question 9 Round III ? This famous Englishman wrote detective stories about Sherlock Holmes. From Englishmen:
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Question 10 Round III From Scots: ? It is a famous Scottish folk song about Prince Charles Edward Stuart, who was the national hero of Scotland.
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“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” Charles Edward Stuart, "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
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Question 11 Round III ? This English pop-group of the sixties was very popular all over the world. From Englishmen:
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Question 12 Round III From Scots: ? What does the abbreviation “ Mc ” mean?
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Kilt “The son of”
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Question 13 Round III ? Call the national English drink. From Englishmen:
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English Tea
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Question 14 Round III From Scots: ? What is a kilt ?
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a kilt This is a checked skirt which Scotsmen wear.
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Question 15 Round III ? He is a great English scientist. His theory of evolution opened a new period in the development of biology. From Englishmen:
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Charles Darwin
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Question 16 Round III From Scots: ? He is the Scottish national poet. He is one of the most celebrated figures in the Scottish history and culture.
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Robert Burns
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Round IV The sights of Great Britain
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Question 1 Round IV ? The place where you can stand with one foot in the East, and one foot in the West.
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Greenwich Meridian line
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Question 2 Round IV ? This is the most famous bridge in the world situated in London. It`s recognized across the world for its Gothic grandeur.
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Tower Bridge
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Question 3 Round IV ? One of the world`s tallest observation wheels (135 meters), providing up to 40 kilometers of panoramic views on a clear day.
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London Eye
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Question 4 Round IV ? What is the other name of the Palace of Westminster?
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The Houses of Parliament
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Question 5 Round IV ? The most important medieval fortress in Britain and home to the Crown Jewels.
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The Tower of London
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Question 6 Round IV ? It`s a famous waxworks museum, which has one of the largest collections of wax models in the world.
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Madame Tussaud`s museum
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Question 7 Round IV ? Call a prehistoric monument located in England composed of large standing stones.
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Stonehenge
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Question 8 Round IV ? What is the traditional place of coronation for English monarchs?
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Westminster Abbey
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Question 9 Round IV ? A famous square in the centre of London with a high column in the middle.
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Trafalgar Square
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Question 10 Round IV ? An art museum on Trafalgar Square. It houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13 th century to 1900.
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The National Gallery
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Question 11 Round IV ? This London museum situated in Baker Street is dedicated to a famous fictional detective.
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The Sherlock Holmes Museum
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Question 12 Round IV ? One of the largest parks in central London, and one of the Royal Parks, famous for its Speakers` Corner.
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Hyde Park
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Question 13 Round IV ? It`s a fortress which dominates the skyline of the capital of Scotland. The world famous icon of Scotland.
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Edinburgh Castle
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Question 14 Round IV ? What is the official residence of Queen Elisabeth II ?
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Buckingham Palace
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Question 15 Round IV ? What is the summer residence of Queen Elisabeth II ?
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Windsor Castle
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Question 16 Round IV ? The legendary lake in Scotland where people think a monster lives.
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Loch Ness
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Question 17 Round IV ? It`s a Victorian Gothic monument to a Scottish author. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.
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The Scott Monument
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Question 18 Round IV ? What cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London?
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St Paul`s Cathedral
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Question 19 Round IV ? One of Scotland`s most impressive ruined medieval fortress upon a rocky headland.
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Dunnottar Castle
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Question 20 Round IV ? It`s a skyscraper in London`s financial district. This building has become an iconic symbol of London and is one of the city`s most widely recognized examples of modern architecture.
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30 St Mary Axe (“The Gherkin”)
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