Тест по страноведению в 9-11 классах

Culture Quiz Form 9-11

Choose a, b, c or d to answer the questions

1. What is the most ancient sight in Great Britain?

a) the Tower of London b) Stonehenge c) Hadrian`s Wall d) Warwick Castle

2. What do British people call "La Manche"?

a) the British Channel b) the English Channel c) the French Channel d) the Irish Channel

3. When did the Romans first invade Britain?

a) in 55 AD b) in 55 BC c) in 155 BC d) in 155 AD

4. What is the British Royal Family`s surname?

a) Lancaster b) York c) Windsor d) Hanover

5. Which is the longest?

a) an inch b) a mile c) a kilometer d) a yard

6. Of how many states was the USA initially composed?

a) 10 b) 11 c ) 12 d) 13

7. Which of the following English proverbs corresponds to «Своя рубаха ближе к телу»?

a) Every cloud has its silver lining. b) Clothes make the man.

c) Every bird likes its own nest. d) Charity begins at home

8. What is an "English breakfast"?

a) an early meal b) a substantial breakfast c) a quick breakfast d) cold leftovers

9. What is the British money today?

a) euros b) dollars c) pounds d) crowns

10. Who wrote "Winnie-the-Pooh"?

a) A. Milne b) L. Carroll c) O. Wilde d) J.R. Tolkien

Answers:

1b, 2b, 3b, 4c, 5b, 6d, 7d, 8b, 9c,10a