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Quiz on English-speaking countries quiz 3, created by Marina Ivanova on 17/04/2015.

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English-speaking countries quiz 3

Question 1 of 72

1

What is Australia also called?

Select one of the following:

  • the Green Island

  • the Down Under land

  • the Bush land

Explanation

Question 2 of 72

1

Piccadilly Circus is the meeting point of …

Select one of the following:

  • four streets

  • six streets

  • five streets

Explanation

Question 3 of 72

1

Which country is the nearest continental neighbour of Great Britain:

Select one of the following:

  • France

  • Spain

  • Ireland

Explanation

Question 4 of 72

1

Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 25th December

Select one of the following:

  • Christmas Day

  • Boxing Day

  • New Year Day

  • St. Valentine's Day

  • Halloween

  • Easter

Explanation

Question 5 of 72

1

Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 26th December

Select one of the following:

  • Christmas Day

  • Boxing Day

  • New Year Day

  • St. Valentine's Day

  • Halloween

  • Easter

Explanation

Question 6 of 72

1

Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 31st December

Select one of the following:

  • Christmas Day

  • Boxing Day

  • New Year Day

  • St. Valentine's Day

  • Halloween

  • Easter

Explanation

Question 7 of 72

1

Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 14th February

Select one of the following:

  • Christmas Day

  • Boxing Day

  • New Year Day

  • St. Valentine's Day

  • Halloween

  • Easter

Explanation

Question 8 of 72

1

Match the date with the name of the British holidays: 31st October

Select one of the following:

  • Christmas Day

  • Boxing Day

  • New Year Day

  • St. Valentine's Day

  • Halloween

  • Easter

Explanation

Question 9 of 72

1

Match the date with the name of the British holidays: April or May

Select one of the following:

  • Christmas Day

  • Boxing Day

  • New Year Day

  • St. Valentine's Day

  • Halloween

  • Easter

Explanation

Question 10 of 72

1

What is the “the Globe” in London?

Select one of the following:

  • the largest department store in Europe

  • the famous British newspaper

  • a Shakespearean theatre

Explanation

Question 11 of 72

1

What do the Englishmen say to be taken a photo?

Select one of the following:

  • hello

  • cheese

  • good morning

Explanation

Question 12 of 72

1

How many states does Australia have?

Select one of the following:

  • two

  • six

  • eight

Explanation

Question 13 of 72

1

What do the English often put in their tea?

Select one of the following:

  • jam

  • milk

  • lemon

Explanation

Question 14 of 72

1

On what holiday do children say “Trick or treat! Money or eat!”?

Select one of the following:

  • On Christmas

  • On New Year

  • On Halloween

Explanation

Question 15 of 72

1

Where are the British monarchs crowned?

Select one of the following:

  • Houses of Parliament

  • Westminster Abbey

  • Buckingham Palace

Explanation

Question 16 of 72

1

Which museum is situated at 221B Baker Street?

Select one of the following:

  • Tate Modern

  • Madam Tussaud’s

  • Sherlock Holmes Museum

Explanation

Question 17 of 72

1

How are the British policeman called?

Select one of the following:

  • Robbie

  • Bobby

  • William

Explanation

Question 18 of 72

1

Who discovered Australia in 1770?

Select one of the following:

  • Captain Cook

  • Captain Tasman

  • Captain Phillip

Explanation

Question 19 of 72

1

Where can you always see ravens in London?

Select one of the following:

  • near the Thames

  • near the Houses of Parliament

  • near the Tower of London

Explanation

Question 20 of 72

1

What is the London Eye?

Select one of the following:

  • a telescopeb

  • an observation wheel

  • a newspaper

Explanation

Question 21 of 72

1

What is the highest mark in British schools?

Select one of the following:

  • A

  • B

  • C

  • D

Explanation

Question 22 of 72

1

What is a soccer?

Select one of the following:

  • hockey

  • squash

  • football

Explanation

Question 23 of 72

1

Where is the centre of cinema production in the USA?

Select one of the following:

  • Los Angeles

  • Hollywood

  • San Francisco

Explanation

Question 24 of 72

1

What are the native Australians called?

Select one of the following:

  • Aborigines

  • Maori

  • Apaches

Explanation

Question 25 of 72

1

In what city were the famous “Beatles” born?

Select one of the following:

  • London

  • Glasgow

  • Liverpool

Explanation

Question 26 of 72

1

In which city is Hollywood?

Select one of the following:

  • New York

  • San Francisco

  • Los Angeles

Explanation

Question 27 of 72

1

When does school start in Australia?

Select one of the following:

  • September

  • January

  • March

Explanation

Question 28 of 72

1

What is the fastest way to cross the English Channel?

Select one of the following:

  • through the Channel Tunnel

  • by boat

  • by ship

Explanation

Question 29 of 72

1

Match the country and the definition. The USA

Select one of the following:

  • a “Lucky country”

  • “The world’s biggest farm”

  • the second largest country in the world

  • a real melting pot

  • an island state

Explanation

Question 30 of 72

1

Match the country and the definition. Canada

Select one of the following:

  • a “Lucky country”

  • “The world’s biggest farm”

  • the second largest country in the world

  • a real melting pot

  • an island state

Explanation

Question 31 of 72

1

Match the country and the definition. Great Britain

Select one of the following:

  • a “Lucky country”

  • “The world’s biggest farm”

  • the second largest country in the world

  • a real melting pot

  • an island state

Explanation

Question 32 of 72

1

Match the country and the definition. New Zealand

Select one of the following:

  • a “Lucky country”

  • “The world’s biggest farm”

  • the second largest country in the world

  • a real melting pot

  • an island state

Explanation

Question 33 of 72

1

Match the country and the definition. Australia

Select one of the following:

  • a “Lucky country”

  • “The world’s biggest farm”

  • the second largest country in the world

  • a real melting pot

  • an island state

Explanation

Question 34 of 72

1

What is the capital of Australia?

Select one of the following:

  • Canberra

  • Melbourne

  • Sydney

Explanation

Question 35 of 72

1

What is the longest river in the USA?

Select one of the following:

  • the Yukon

  • the Mississippi

  • the Missouri

Explanation

Question 36 of 72

1

What oceans is the USA washed by?

Select one of the following:

  • Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean

  • Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean

  • Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean

Explanation

Question 37 of 72

1

What is the nickname of a guest who comes on New Year’s morning first

Select one of the following:

  • Lucky Friend

  • First Foot

  • Father Frost

Explanation

Question 38 of 72

1

What’s the colour of double-deckers in London?

Select one of the following:

  • yellow

  • black

  • red

Explanation

Question 39 of 72

1

What person in London has the address 10, Downing Street?

Select one of the following:

  • British Prime Minister

  • the Queen

  • the leader of the party

Explanation

Question 40 of 72

1

What is the largest city in Australia?

Select one of the following:

  • Canberra

  • Melbourne

  • Sydney

Explanation

Question 41 of 72

1

Where does the President of the United States live and work?

Select one of the following:

  • In Congress

  • In The White House

  • In The Pentagon

Explanation

Question 42 of 72

1

Which of these rivers is not situated in Great Britain?

Select one of the following:

  • the Severn

  • the Trent

  • the Potomac

Explanation

Question 43 of 72

1

Which British king had 6 wives?

Select one of the following:

  • Henry IV

  • Henry V

  • Henry VIII

Explanation

Question 44 of 72

1

How many pence are there in one pound?

Select one of the following:

  • 100

  • 90

  • 10

Explanation

Question 45 of 72

1

What American holiday is on the fourth Thursday in November?

Select one of the following:

  • Halloween

  • Independence Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

Explanation

Question 46 of 72

1

How many deserts does Australia have?

Select one of the following:

  • one

  • two

  • six

Explanation

Question 47 of 72

1

What city is the Statue of Liberty in?

Select one of the following:

  • Miami

  • Washington D.C.

  • New York

Explanation

Question 48 of 72

1

Where is London’s zoo?

Select one of the following:

  • Regent’s park

  • Hyde Park

  • St. James’ park

Explanation

Question 49 of 72

1

Which ship brought the first pilgrims from England to America?

Select one of the following:

  • The Mary Jane

  • The Mayflower

  • The Golden Hind

Explanation

Question 50 of 72

1

Choose the famous place where every person can speak on any theme.

Select one of the following:

  • Hyde Park

  • Trafalgar Square

  • Piccadilly Circus

Explanation

Question 51 of 72

1

What is a very famous amusement park near Los Angeles?

Select one of the following:

  • Marine World

  • Malibu

  • Disneyland

Explanation

Question 52 of 72

1

What is the most important airport in Great Britain?

Select one of the following:

  • Gatwick Airport

  • Stansted Airport

  • Heathrow Airport

  • Luton

Explanation

Question 53 of 72

1

The US President’s term is:

Select one of the following:

  • 2

  • 4

  • 6

  • 3

Explanation

Question 54 of 72

1

According to the English proverb when you don’t know what to speak about, speak about

Select one of the following:

  • politics

  • music

  • weather

  • love

Explanation

Question 55 of 72

1

English children start going to school at the age of:

Select one of the following:

  • 5

  • 6

  • 7

  • 8

Explanation

Question 56 of 72

1

Christopher Columbus discovered:

Select one of the following:

  • Central America

  • North America

  • South America

  • The United States of America

Explanation

Question 57 of 72

1

RSPCA is a charity that……….

Select one of the following:

  • organizes meetings and parties in schools

  • helps animals

  • sells books and pictures

  • sports organization

Explanation

Question 58 of 72

1

Who is commander-in-chief of the U.S. Armed Forces?

Select one of the following:

  • vice-president

  • senators

  • the Queen

  • the president

Explanation

Question 59 of 72

1

The “May Flower’’ is

Select one of the following:

  • the name of a season

  • the name of a flower

  • the name of ship

  • the name of the first English settlement in America

Explanation

Question 60 of 72

1

What is the largest city in the USA?

Select one of the following:

  • Washington D.C.

  • Chicago

  • New York

  • San Francisco

Explanation

Question 61 of 72

1

Eisteddfod is a festival of……

Select one of the following:

  • Scottish music

  • Welsh music

  • English music

  • Irish music

Explanation

Question 62 of 72

1

The Great Fire of London broke in

Select one of the following:

  • 1556

  • 1166

  • 1158

  • 1666

Explanation

Question 63 of 72

1

Where is the USA situated?

Select one of the following:

  • in the northern part of Asia

  • in the middle part of North America

  • in the middle part of South America

  • in the middle part of Africa

Explanation

Question 64 of 72

1

What do people call New York?

Select one of the following:

  • a melting pot

  • a big pot

  • a big apple

  • a big mug

Explanation

Question 65 of 72

1

Choose words from American English:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Cookies

  • autumn

  • flat

  • apartment

  • candy

  • sweets

  • Fall

  • biscuits

Explanation

Question 66 of 72

1

What university is the oldest in the USA?

Select one of the following:

  • Princeton

  • New York

  • Washington

  • Harvard

Explanation

Question 67 of 72

1

On what river is the capital of the USA?

Select one of the following:

  • the Hudson

  • the Potomac

  • the Mississippi

  • the Amazon

Explanation

Question 68 of 72

1

What is the longest river in Scotland?

Select one of the following:

  • The Clyde

  • The Severn

  • The Avon

  • The Thames

Explanation

Question 69 of 72

1

How many time zones is the continental part of the USA divided into?

Select one of the following:

  • 2 time zones

  • 3 time zones

  • 4 time zones

  • 5 time zones

Explanation

Question 70 of 72

1

Congress of the USA has its seat in the …

Select one of the following:

  • White House

  • Capitol

  • Pentagon

  • The Empire State Building

Explanation

Question 71 of 72

1

How old is the American Constitution?

Select one of the following:

  • More than 100 years old

  • More than 1 thousand years old

  • More than 200 years old

  • About 50 years old

Explanation

Question 72 of 72

1

What is the nickname of New York?

Select one of the following:

  • Melting pot

  • Big Apple

  • Big City

  • Big Jack

Explanation