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English-speaking countries quiz 3

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Quiz on English-speaking countries quiz 3, created by Marina Ivanova on 17/04/2015.
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Question 1

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What is Australia also called?
Answer
  • the Green Island
  • the Down Under land
  • the Bush land

Question 2

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Piccadilly Circus is the meeting point of …
Answer
  • four streets
  • six streets
  • five streets

Question 3

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Which country is the nearest continental neighbour of Great Britain:
Answer
  • France
  • Spain
  • Ireland

Question 4

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Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 25th December
Answer
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • New Year Day
  • St. Valentine's Day
  • Halloween
  • Easter

Question 5

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Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 26th December
Answer
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • New Year Day
  • St. Valentine's Day
  • Halloween
  • Easter

Question 6

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Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 31st December
Answer
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • New Year Day
  • St. Valentine's Day
  • Halloween
  • Easter

Question 7

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Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 14th February
Answer
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • New Year Day
  • St. Valentine's Day
  • Halloween
  • Easter

Question 8

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Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 31st October
Answer
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • New Year Day
  • St. Valentine's Day
  • Halloween
  • Easter

Question 9

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Match the date with the name of the British holidays: April or May
Answer
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • New Year Day
  • St. Valentine's Day
  • Halloween
  • Easter

Question 10

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What is the “the Globe” in London?
Answer
  • the largest department store in Europe
  • the famous British newspaper
  • a Shakespearean theatre

Question 11

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What do the Englishmen say to be taken a photo?
Answer
  • hello
  • cheese
  • good morning

Question 12

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How many states does Australia have?
Answer
  • two
  • six
  • eight

Question 13

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What do the English often put in their tea?
Answer
  • jam
  • milk
  • lemon

Question 14

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On what holiday do children say “Trick or treat! Money or eat!”?
Answer
  • On Christmas
  • On New Year
  • On Halloween

Question 15

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Where are the British monarchs crowned?
Answer
  • Houses of Parliament
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Buckingham Palace

Question 16

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Which museum is situated at 221B Baker Street?
Answer
  • Tate Modern
  • Madam Tussaud’s
  • Sherlock Holmes Museum

Question 17

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How are the British policeman called?
Answer
  • Robbie
  • Bobby
  • William

Question 18

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Who discovered Australia in 1770?
Answer
  • Captain Cook
  • Captain Tasman
  • Captain Phillip

Question 19

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Where can you always see ravens in London?
Answer
  • near the Thames
  • near the Houses of Parliament
  • near the Tower of London

Question 20

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What is the London Eye?
Answer
  • a telescopeb
  • an observation wheel
  • a newspaper

Question 21

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What is the highest mark in British schools?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 22

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What is a soccer?
Answer
  • hockey
  • squash
  • football

Question 23

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Where is the centre of cinema production in the USA?
Answer
  • Los Angeles
  • Hollywood
  • San Francisco

Question 24

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What are the native Australians called?
Answer
  • Aborigines
  • Maori
  • Apaches

Question 25

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In what city were the famous “Beatles” born?
Answer
  • London
  • Glasgow
  • Liverpool

Question 26

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In which city is Hollywood?
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  • New York
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles

Question 27

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When does school start in Australia?
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  • September
  • January
  • March

Question 28

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What is the fastest way to cross the English Channel?
Answer
  • through the Channel Tunnel
  • by boat
  • by ship

Question 29

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Match the country and the definition. The USA
Answer
  • a “Lucky country”
  • “The world’s biggest farm”
  • the second largest country in the world
  • a real melting pot
  • an island state

Question 30

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Match the country and the definition. Canada
Answer
  • a “Lucky country”
  • “The world’s biggest farm”
  • the second largest country in the world
  • a real melting pot
  • an island state

Question 31

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Match the country and the definition. Great Britain
Answer
  • a “Lucky country”
  • “The world’s biggest farm”
  • the second largest country in the world
  • a real melting pot
  • an island state

Question 32

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Match the country and the definition. New Zealand
Answer
  • a “Lucky country”
  • “The world’s biggest farm”
  • the second largest country in the world
  • a real melting pot
  • an island state

Question 33

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Match the country and the definition. Australia
Answer
  • a “Lucky country”
  • “The world’s biggest farm”
  • the second largest country in the world
  • a real melting pot
  • an island state

Question 34

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What is the capital of Australia?
Answer
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

Question 35

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What is the longest river in the USA?
Answer
  • the Yukon
  • the Mississippi
  • the Missouri

Question 36

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What oceans is the USA washed by?
Answer
  • Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
  • Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean

Question 37

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What is the nickname of a guest who comes on New Year’s morning first
Answer
  • Lucky Friend
  • First Foot
  • Father Frost

Question 38

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What’s the colour of double-deckers in London?
Answer
  • yellow
  • black
  • red

Question 39

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What person in London has the address 10, Downing Street?
Answer
  • British Prime Minister
  • the Queen
  • the leader of the party

Question 40

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What is the largest city in Australia?
Answer
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

Question 41

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Where does the President of the United States live and work?
Answer
  • In Congress
  • In The White House
  • In The Pentagon

Question 42

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Which of these rivers is not situated in Great Britain?
Answer
  • the Severn
  • the Trent
  • the Potomac

Question 43

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Which British king had 6 wives?
Answer
  • Henry IV
  • Henry V
  • Henry VIII

Question 44

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How many pence are there in one pound?
Answer
  • 100
  • 90
  • 10

Question 45

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What American holiday is on the fourth Thursday in November?
Answer
  • Halloween
  • Independence Day
  • Thanksgiving Day

Question 46

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How many deserts does Australia have?
Answer
  • one
  • two
  • six

Question 47

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What city is the Statue of Liberty in?
Answer
  • Miami
  • Washington D.C.
  • New York

Question 48

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Where is London’s zoo?
Answer
  • Regent’s park
  • Hyde Park
  • St. James’ park

Question 49

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Which ship brought the first pilgrims from England to America?
Answer
  • The Mary Jane
  • The Mayflower
  • The Golden Hind

Question 50

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Choose the famous place where every person can speak on any theme.
Answer
  • Hyde Park
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Piccadilly Circus

Question 51

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What is a very famous amusement park near Los Angeles?
Answer
  • Marine World
  • Malibu
  • Disneyland

Question 52

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What is the most important airport in Great Britain?
Answer
  • Gatwick Airport
  • Stansted Airport
  • Heathrow Airport
  • Luton

Question 53

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The US President’s term is:
Answer
  • 2
  • 4
  • 6
  • 3

Question 54

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According to the English proverb when you don’t know what to speak about, speak about
Answer
  • politics
  • music
  • weather
  • love

Question 55

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English children start going to school at the age of:
Answer
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Question 56

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Christopher Columbus discovered:
Answer
  • Central America
  • North America
  • South America
  • The United States of America

Question 57

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RSPCA is a charity that……….
Answer
  • organizes meetings and parties in schools
  • helps animals
  • sells books and pictures
  • sports organization

Question 58

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Who is commander-in-chief of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Answer
  • vice-president
  • senators
  • the Queen
  • the president

Question 59

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The “May Flower’’ is
Answer
  • the name of a season
  • the name of a flower
  • the name of ship
  • the name of the first English settlement in America

Question 60

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What is the largest city in the USA?
Answer
  • Washington D.C.
  • Chicago
  • New York
  • San Francisco

Question 61

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Eisteddfod is a festival of……
Answer
  • Scottish music
  • Welsh music
  • English music
  • Irish music

Question 62

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The Great Fire of London broke in
Answer
  • 1556
  • 1166
  • 1158
  • 1666

Question 63

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Where is the USA situated?
Answer
  • in the northern part of Asia
  • in the middle part of North America
  • in the middle part of South America
  • in the middle part of Africa

Question 64

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What do people call New York?
Answer
  • a melting pot
  • a big pot
  • a big apple
  • a big mug

Question 65

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Choose words from American English:
Answer
  • Cookies
  • autumn
  • flat
  • apartment
  • candy
  • sweets
  • Fall
  • biscuits

Question 66

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What university is the oldest in the USA?
Answer
  • Princeton
  • New York
  • Washington
  • Harvard

Question 67

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On what river is the capital of the USA?
Answer
  • the Hudson
  • the Potomac
  • the Mississippi
  • the Amazon

Question 68

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What is the longest river in Scotland?
Answer
  • The Clyde
  • The Severn
  • The Avon
  • The Thames

Question 69

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How many time zones is the continental part of the USA divided into?
Answer
  • 2 time zones
  • 3 time zones
  • 4 time zones
  • 5 time zones

Question 70

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Congress of the USA has its seat in the …
Answer
  • White House
  • Capitol
  • Pentagon
  • The Empire State Building

Question 71

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How old is the American Constitution?
Answer
  • More than 100 years old
  • More than 1 thousand years old
  • More than 200 years old
  • About 50 years old

Question 72

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What is the nickname of New York?
Answer
  • Melting pot
  • Big Apple
  • Big City
  • Big Jack
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