London England

Look at the 10 statements about London. Decide which are true and which are false.

1. The Vikings built the first settlement on the River Thames and called it Londonion.

2. The architect Sir Christopher Wren designed St Paul’s Cathedral.

3. The guards of the Tower of London are called Gatekeepers.

4. Madame Tussaud’s is a museum where you can see wax statues of the world’s most famous people.

5. The London Eye is a planetarium where people can learn all about the universe.

6. “The London Underground” is nicknamed ‘The Tunnel’.

7. “Harrods and Selfridge’s” are the two biggest department stores in London.

8. The financial centre of London is called the City of London.

9. ‘Covent Garden’ is the Royal Opera House named after the famous ‘Covent Garden Market’ which was situated not far from the theatre.

10. Nelson’s column stands in the middle of Piccadilly Circus.

Answer the questions

1. What is the national Scottish costume called?

2. It was the residence of English Kings and Queens, then a prison, and now it is a museum.

3. What is the nickname of orators in the Speakers’ Corner?

4. Who wrote about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

5. At what battle did William the Conqueror in 1066 win a victory?

6. What does the abbreviation I.Q. stand for?

7. What do you call a person who was born within the sound of St Mary-le-Bow Church bells, a native of London?

8. Give the names of the authors of the following books:

a. “David Copperfield” b. “Pygmalion” c. “The Old Man and the Sea”

d. “The Picture of Dorian Grey” e. “Much Ado about Nothing” f. “An American Tragedy”

9. What is the administrative unit in England?

10. What is the dynastic name of the British Monarchy?

11. The Prime Minister is …

a. the Head of the State b. the leader of the Party which wins the elections

c. the Speaker of the House of Commons d. the Speaker of the House of Lords

12. What is the official residence of the Queen in London?

13. What is the colloquial name of a London policeman?

14. What do they call a person who travels by train or by car between his work in town and his home in the country?

15. What exam do English schoolchildren take at 16?

16. In what city were the famous “Beatles” born?

17. How does the English traffic differ from ours?

18. What is the name of Great Britain’s Prime Minister today?

19. Who are the central characters in detective stories by Agatha Christie?

20. Why did the Romans call Britain Albion?

21. What cross appears on the English Flag?

a. The white diagonal cross of St. Andrew on a blue ground.

b. The red cross of St. George on a white ground.

c. The red diagonal cross of St. Patrick on a white ground.

22. Odd man out. Four of the persons named below have something in common, but the fifth man is very much out of place. Who? a. Coleridge b. Tennyson c. Byron d. Nelson e. Wordsworth

23. Who can you see on the top of the column in Trafalgar Square in London?

24. What is the capital of:

• Australia • Canada • New Zealand • Scotland • Wales • Northern Ireland • the USA

25. When did the Great Fire of London destroy London?

26. At what age do English boys and girls begin going to a primary school?

27. When were Oxford and Cambridge Universities established?

28. What theatre did Shakespeare write most of his plays for?

29. Who was the first sovereign to live at Buckingham Palace?

30. What is the maximum length of British Parliament?

Choose the answer from the right-hand column.

31. What is the national emblem of England? 32. What is the national emblem of Scotland? 33. What is the national emblem of Wales? 34. What is the national emblem of Ireland? 35. What is a symbol of mourning, of tragedy of war?

a. thistle b. poppy c. shamrock d. red rose e. daffodil; leek f. violet

36. Which is the patron saint of Scotland? 37. Which is the patron saint of Wales? 38. Which is the patron saint of England? 39. Which is the patron saint of Ireland?

a. St. David b. St. Andrew c. St. Patrick d. St. George e. St. Peter f. St. Paul

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