British Culture Quiz

1. The first public theatre appeared in London in 1576 was called

a. the Coliseum

b. the Royal Theatre

c. the Globe

2. The name of the foremost English novelist whose books describe life in Victorian England and show how hard it was for the poor and children is

a. Henry James

b. Thomas Hardy

c. Charles Dickens

3. The Tate Gallery, which houses a big collection of British art, began

a. with a gift of 65 paintings from the sugar magnate

b. with the purchase by the government of 38 paintings belonging to a rich merchant

c. with the material from the expeditions of Captain Cook

4. The architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral was

a. Sir Charles Barry

b. Sir Christopher Wren

c. John Nash

5. The national Scottish musical instrument is

a. the harp

b. the violin

c. the bagpipes

6. The composer of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” is

a. John Lennon

b. Andrew Lloyd Webber

c. William Gilbert

7. Today Covent Garden is

a. the Drama Theatre

b. the Opera House

c. fruit and vegetable market

8. The 1960s musical “British Invasion” into the US was led by

a. the Rolling Stones

b. the Beatles

c. the Who

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SEMINAR 7: BRITISH ECONOMY AND THE WAY OF LIFE

• British Economy in the Past and at Present

• Industrial Centres

• British Everyday Life and Habits

• Holidays and Customs

Task One:

Speak on the following points:

1. Main industrial cities in Britain

2. Gross Domestic Product of Britain

3. My home is my castle

4. Popular English hobbies

5. Bank holidays

Task Two:

Make up a glossary of British Economy terms:

1. Exporters of industrial goods –

2. Wool industry –

3. Shipbuilding –

4. Mineral resources –

5. Sheffield –

6. Manchester –

Task Three:

Test your Knowledge

British Economy Quiz

1. The first country entered the Industrial Revolution was

a. France

b. Britain

c. Spain

2. The British currency is the

a. euro

b. pound sterling

c. mark

3. The founder of Free Market Economics is

a. John Lock

b. John Meinard Keynes

c. Adam Smith

4. In the 19th century Britain became the economic superpower and was called

a. “the factory of the world”

b. “the workshop of the world”

c. “the workforce of the world”

5. The process of moving state-owned industries into the private sector is one of the characteristics of the policy of

a. Thatcher

b. Major

c. Blair

6. One of the most popular hobbies in Britain is

a. playing soccer

b. gardening

c. collecting stamps

7. Big crowds gather to welcome New Year celebration in

a. Hyde Park

b. Trafalgar Square

c. Covent Garden

8. In Scotland, the first visitor to enter the house on New Year’s morning is called

a. the First Friend

b. the Newcomer

c. the First Foot

9. December 24th, the day before Christmas Day, is called

a. Christmas time

b. Christmas dinner

c. Christmas Eve

10. A traditional dish served at Christmas is

a. an apple pie

b. turkey

c. cheese

11. Every February 14, millions of people send

a. Valentine boxes

b. Valentine cards

c. Valentine buns

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SEMINAR 8: ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES IN BRIEF

• The USA: History and Culture

• Canada – Bilingual Culture

• Australia and New Zealand

Task One:

Speak on the following points:

1. British Empire and its former colonies

2. The role of immigration in the life of America

3. The War for Independence

4. Canada as a bilingual nation

5. Flora and fauna of Australia and New Zealand

Task Two:

Make up a glossary of English Speaking countries terms:

1. American Constitution –

2. The Native Americans –

3. George Washington –

4. The Smithsonian Complex –

5. Thanksgiving Day –

6. The gold rush in –

7. Sydney Opera House –

8. Tasmania –

Task Three:

Test your Knowledge