Конкурс на лучшего знатока английского языка 'The witties't

Конкурс на лучшего знатока английского языка «The wittiest».

Цель:

- воспитывать интерес к языку и оказывать помощь в преодолении психологического барьера в общении на английском языке;

- развивать память, внимание, речевую реакцию;

- учиться свободно выражать свое мнение, используя изученный ранее материал;

Teacher: Today we have an unusual lesson, because you will take part in the competition and only one of you will receive the Diploma for the wittiest student in English. Let's start our competition.

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A student chooses a number and answer the question. They get 1 point for the right answer. If he (she) is not right, another student can answer the question.

1. What is the official name of Great Britain? (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

2. What bird is a symbol of New Zealand? (kiwi)

3. What month do people celebrate St. Valentine's Day? (February)

4. What is the capital of Wales? (Cardiff)

5. Which country has a bigger territory: Canada or the USA? (Canada)

6. What is the Queen's residence? (Buckingham Palace)

7. What part is called "the hands" of London? (East End)

8. What parts does Great Britain consist of? (Wales, England, Scotland)

9. What kind of transport does Baba Yaga use? (stupa)

10. What country is the motherland of hockey? (Canada)

11. What is the capital of Scotland? (Edinburgh)

12. At what age do English children go to school? (5)

13. What is the capital of Australia? (Canberra)

14. How many letters are there in the English alphabet? (26)

15. When do the Americans celebrate Independent Day? (July,4)

16. What is the longest river of Great Britain? (the Severn)

17. What parts does London consist of? (East End, West End, Westminster, City)

18. How many floors are there in our school?

19. What was Mark Twain's real name? (Samuel Clemens)

20. What colour are most London buses? (red)

21. When was W. Shakespeare born - in 1564 or 1654? (1564)

22. What kind of country is Great Britain? (monarchy)

23. How many children has Queen Elizabeth II got? (4)

24. What was the dog's name in the tale "Turnip"? (Zhuchka)

25. What monument can you see in the centre of Trafalgar Square? (the Nelson Column)

26. What ocean is Great Britain washed by? (the Atlantic Ocean)

27. How many states are there in the USA? (50)

28. What is the largest island in Europe? (Great Britain)

29. Who opened America? (Columbus)

30. When do the English celebrate Christmas?(December,25)

31. How is Great Britain separated from the continent of Europe?(be the English Channel)

32. Where is the USA situated? (in the central part of the North American Continent)

33. What kind of country is the USA? (federal republic)

34. How many states formed the USA first? (13)

35. What is the largest city of the USA? (New York)

36. What flower is the symbol of England? (rose)

37. "A" and "B" were sitting on the chair. "A" was fallen, "B" was closed. What stayed on the chair? (and)

38. What is the name of the British national flag? (Union Jack)

39. Where did Carlson live? (on the roof)

40. What is the most famous clock in London? (Big Ben)

41. What is the largest city in Great Britain? (London)

42. What river does London stand on? (the Thames)

43. What is the nickname of New York? (Big Apple)

44. What countries does the USA border on? (Canada and Mexico)

45. Who is the author of "Romeo and Juliet"? (Shakespeare)

46. Who is the postman from Prostokvashino? (Pechkin)

47. On what day do people have many jokes? )April,1)

48. Who is the Head of the USA? (president)

49. What egg has a hen in a tale? (golden)

50. How many months are there in a year? (12)

Teacher: Our competition is over and our judges announce the winner. The prize for the winner is 5 balls for English lesson and the Diploma for the wittiest pupil in English. Thank you very much! Good-bye!