Страноведческая викторина по английскому языку для 10-11 классов.

Олимпиада по английскому языку в 10-11 классах ( школьный тур)

2010-2011 учебный год

Страноведение

What do you know about English- speaking countries?

1.What is the capital of Georgia?

a) Atlanta

b) San Francisco

c) Los Angeles

2. What is the tallest building in the world?

a) the Empire State Building

b) the Sears Tower

c) the Washington Monument

3. Who is the Head of the Church of England?

a) The Queen

c) Prime Minister

d) The Archbishop of Canterbury

4. Canadians have a special celebration in honour of this sweet drink. What is it?

a) Cola

b) lemonade

c) maple syrup

5. A snow house built by the Inuit ( Eskimos ) is called_______.

a) an igloo

b) a cabin

c) a hut

6. Which famous writer was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

a) Samuel Beckett

b) James Joyce

c) William Shakespeare

7. In which season do Australians celebrate Christmas?

a) Spring

b) Summer

c) Autumn

d) Winter

8. Which two animals can you see on the Australian coat of arms?

a) Kangaroo and Dingo

b) Koala and Parrot

c) Kangaroo and Emu

9. Who discovered Australia?

a) Christopher Columbus

b) Captain Cook

c) Lewis and Clark

10. What is the national symbol of Canada?

a) the bald eagle

b) the maple leaf

c) the magnolia tree

Key 1-A

2-A

3-A

4-C

5-A

6-C

7-B

8-C

9-B

10-B

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