Страноведческие вопросы. «ЧТО ТЫ УЗНАЛ ОБ АНГЛОГОВОРЯЩИХ СТРАНАХ?»
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The United Kingdom

1. Where is the UK situated?
2. What does the word "Albion", the poetic name of Great Britain, mean?
3. What is the national emblem of England?
4. What is the national emblem of Scotland?
5. What is the national emblem of Wales?
6. What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland?
7. What is the capital of England?
8. What is the capital of Scotland?
9. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? 
10. What is the capital of Wales?
11. What is the Union Jack? What do you know about it? 
12. What is the first name of London?
13. What is the largest museum in London?
14. What is the name of the London residence of Queen Elizabeth II?
15. What is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the UK?
16. Who is the architect of the famous St. Paul's Cathedral?
17. What is the nickname of London’s underground?
18. How many bronze lions can you see at the foot of the monument to Admiral Nelson?
19. Who was the first woman Prime Minister in the UK?
20. What is the traditional male costume in Scotland?
21. Where can you see the tombs of many British kings and queens and other famous people, such as Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling?
22. Why do Londoners keep black ravens in the Tower of London?

“What Have You Learned About America?”

1. Who discovered America?
2. Who was the first president of the USA?
3. What is the national symbol of the USA?
4. What is the capital of the United States of America?
5. Where is the Statue of Liberty situated?
6. What are the colours of the American flag?
7. Why are there 50 stars on the flag?
8. How many stripes does the American flag have?
9. What do people often call the American flag?
10. When do Americans celebrate Day independence?
11. In which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated?
12. What is the nickname of the US government?
13. On which ship did the first English settlements sale to America?

English - Speaking Country – Australia

1. Where is Australia situated?
2. Who discovered Australia?
3. How large is the population of Australia?
4. What is the longest river in Australia? 
5. What is the largest lake in Australia?
6. What is the largest city in Australia?
7. What is the capital of Australia?
8. What was the first capital of Australia?
9. What is the official language of Australia?
10. How big is the territory of Australia?
11.  What are Australians national colours?
12. Who discovered Tasmania?
13.  What is the capital of Tasmania?
14.  When does winter (summer) begin in Australia?
15. When do people celebrate the New Year in Australia?
16. What primitive animals live only in Australia?
17. Which of the birds that live in Australia can laugh?
18.  Why do sheep farmers have constant wars against the rabbits?
19. What is the best – loved animal in Australia?