Do You Know Britain?

1. The UK is an island country. But it has land border. What country does it border on?

2. What are the main parts of the UK? What are their capitals?

3. What is the highest mountain in the British Isles called?

4. Give the names of:

a) the longest river in Britain; b) the largest lake in Britain;

c) the largest city not counting London; d) the busiest port.

5. Why are there few outdoor cafes in London?

6. What are the Highlands like?

7. Which parts of Great Britain are the centers of wooden and cotton goods industries?

8. What is the official name of the country?

9. Are all the people in Britain English?

10. What is the name of the Scottish lake where supposedly lives a monster?

11. Who sat at the famous Round Table?

12. What is the birthplace of Shakespeare?

13. Where can you meet Sir Nelson?

14. What books can you meet these characters in?

a) Long John Silver; b) Jim Hawkins;

c) Little boy Oliver; d) The White Rabbit;

e) Friday.

15. What sports originated in Britain?

16. Why are public holidays in Britain called "bank holidays"?

17. When was London destroyed by fire?

18. Why are English policemen called "Bobby"?

19. What English pop group is famous all over the world? Where is it from?

20. What is another name for the Houses of Parliament in London?

21. What is the name of the most famous clock in London? Whom is it named after?

22. Why is Downing Street so well-known?

23. What do you know about the Tower?

24. Who is the head of the United Kingdom?

25. The first woman Prime Minister in Britain was called:

a) Mother Teresa; b) Princess Diana;

c) Margaret Thatcher; d) Winston Churchill.

26. The most common family name in the English-speaking world is:

a) Hill; b) Dubois;

c) Smith; d) Schwarzenegger.

27. Match the country, the patron saint and their days.