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1.According to the English proverb, what should you eat every day to be healthy and not go to the doctor?

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A - An APPLE

2. There is a night in November when children make models of Guy Fawkes called guys and burn them.

B - BONFIRE NIGHT

. In Great Britain, Bonfire Night is associated with the tradition of Guy Fawkes' Night. Bonfire Night is now simply a night of revelry and fireworks.

3. Small and dusty room where Harry Potter lived in the Dursley's house at 4 Privet Drive before going to Hogwarts.

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C - THE CUPBOARD UNDER THE STAIRS

4.It is a popular belief that they built Stonehenge.

D - DRUIDS

5.This beautiful city is proud of its castle which stands on an extinct volcano.

E - EDINBURGH

Edinburgh Castle in Scotland is located atop an extinct volcano. …

6. What sad event in the history of 19^th-century Ireland does the picture represent? Many people died and a lot emigrated to America or England looking for a better life.

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F- THE IRISH POTATO FAMINE/ THE GREAT POTATO FAMINE

7. On what day do people eat special hot buns marked with a cross?

G - GOOD FRIDAY

8. In AD 122, a Roman emperor built a long wall to defend the border between Roman England and Scotland from Picts. You can still walk along parts of it today. What is the name of the wall?

H - HADRIAN'S WALL

It was built in AD 122-30 by order of the Emperor Hadrian, when he visited Britain in 122 AD.

9.He was one of the greatest mathematicians of his time. He discovered the laws of gravity. When an apple fell on his head, he said that "Whatever goes up, must come down!"

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10.The place in the Tower of London where you can see the royal crown.

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J- JEWEL HOUSE

It is situated in the Tower of London.

11. He ruled England for 9 years 8 months and 30 days but he spent only 6 months of his reign in England! He was a warrior. People gave him a brave nickname. He couldn't speak English, he spoke only French! Who was he?

K- KING RICHARD I (THE LIONHEART)

12. English and Scottish people believe that they will have good luck if the first visitor who comes to their house on New Year's Day is a man with dark hair. What should he carry in his hand?

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L - A LUMP OF COAL / A LOAF OF BREAD

13. Henry VIII had 6 wives. He divorced the first and the fourth ones, beheaded the second and the fifth ones, his third wife died and only the last one survived! Where can you see all of them together?

M - MADAME TUSSAUDS