Konkurs wiedzy o Wielkiej Brytanii i krajach anglojęzycznych

Konkurs Wiedzy o Wielkiej Brytanii i krajach anglojęzycznych

1) What is the name of the British National Anthem?
God Save the Queen.

2) What are 'Bobbies' and 'Peelers'?
There are two nicknames for British police.

3) What is the British Airways London Eye (Millennium Wheel) in London?
This is the world's highest observation wheel.

4) What is the name of British bacteriologist who discovered penicillin in 1928, for which he shared a Nobel Prize in 1945?
Sir Alexander Fleming

5) The name United Kingdom refers to the union of what were once separate countries:
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

6) What does 'a fortnight' mean in British English?
This means two weeks.

7) When did The Beatles begin their career?
In the 1960's.

8) London has the largest non-white population of any European city and a lot of languages are spoken there. Do you know how many?
250

9) Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Queen.

10) How many per cent of British families own a pet?
50 per cent.

11)Turkey, vegetables, stuffing, bread sauce, cranberry sauce and gravy is a typical menu for
Christmas Day

12) The British currency is
the pound sterling.

13) Where is a kilt the national dress?
Scotland

14) Name one famous British fashion designers.
Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, and Stella McCartney

15) What side of the road they drive in Britain?
They drive on the left-hand side of the road.

16) 1 mile is about
1.6 km
17) What is the official religion of England?​
christianity

18) 30 November - The national day of Scotland’s is
St Andrew's Day

19) Where is Loch Ness (famous for sightings of 'Nessie', a mythical monster) ?
In Scotland

20) What is the longest river in the UK?
The Severn.

21) Where do Glasgow and Edinburgh lie?
In Scotland.

22) What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Belfast

23) Who was Sir Winston Churchill?
The prime minister of Britain from 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955.

24) What is England's traditional take-away food ?
Fish and chips.

25)Where does Celine Dion come from?
She comes from Canada.

26) Where do Aborigines live?
They live in Australia.

27) What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington

28) Where is Mount Kosciuszko located?
In Australia.

29) What are the official languages of Canada?
English and French.

30) Which of ...