QUIZ 10 BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.These are called 'biscuits' in the UK, but what do Americans call them (point to picture 1)?
cookies

2. These are called 'trousers' in the UK, but what do Americans call them (point to picture 2)?
pants

3. What do British and American people call these (point to pictures 3 and 4)?
British: picture 3 - chips, picture 4 - crisps
American: picture 3 - French fries, picture 4 - chips

BONUS QUESTION

What is the name of the American flag?
The stars and Stripes

QUIZ 9 BRITISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.Name these famous characters from British legends.

Robin Hood The Loch Ness Monster King Arthur

2. In which country does this animal (point to the Loch Ness Monster) supposedly live?

Scotland

3. What city do you associate with this character (point to robin Hood)?

Nottingham

BONUS QUESTION

Name another person connected to this character (point to King Arthur).

Any of the following: Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot, the Wizard Merlin, Sir Galahad.

QUIZ 8 NATIONAL SYMBOL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Match each symbol with it's country.
1 Rose: England
2 Leek: Wales
3 Thistle: Scotland
4 Shamrock: Ireland

2. Which animal represents England?
lion

3. What mythical creature can you see on the Welsh flag?


A dragon

BONUS QUESTION

The flag of the UK has a special name. What is it called?
The Union Jack

QUIZ 7 PLACES OF INTEREST

Questions and Answers

1.These are the two most famous universities in the UK (point to pictures 1 and 2). Name them.
1 Oxford 2 Cambridge





2. This is Buckingham Palace, the official home of the Queen. How do you know when the Queen is at home?
b) A flag is flying.

3. This mountain is the highest is the UK. It is called Ben Nevis. Which country is it in?
Scotland


BONUS QUESTION

What kind of race do Oxford and Cambridge University have every year?
a boat race

QUIZ 6 SPORT

Questions and Answers

1. Name each sport.
1 cricket 2 golf 3 basketball 4 rugby
1 2 3 4

2. Which sport was not invented in the UK?
bascketball

3. How do you say nought in football and tennis?
football: nil, tennis: love

BONUS QUESTION

How many times have England won the football World Cup?
Once (1966: England 4, West Germany 2)

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QUIZ 5 FAMOUS PEOPLE

Questions and Answers

1 Name these people.

1 Ewan McGregor 2 Jude Law 3 Catherine Zeta-Jones

2 Each person comes from a different country. Can you say wich?

1. Ewan McGregor - Scotland

2. Jude Law - England

3. Catherine Zeta-Jones - Wales

3. This actress married a famous American actor. What is his name?

Michael Douglas

BONUS QUESTIONS

Jones is a very common Welsh surname. Name a famous Welch pop singer called Jones.

Tome Jones

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Quiz 4 MUSIC

Questions and Answers

1. Name each band.

1 Oasis 2 Coldplay 3 Queen

2 This band was formed by two brothers. What are their names?

Liam and Noel Gallagher

3 Who was the original singer of this band?

Freedy Mercury

BONUS QUESTION

Which song by this group do you hear at football matches?

We Are the Champions

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QUIZ 3 LITERATURE

Questions and Answers

1. Name the four characters.

1 Oliver Twist 2 Dracula 3 Frankenstein 4 Robinson Crusoe

1
2 3

4

2. All four have been made into films. Wich character has appeared in the most film?

Dracula

3. Harry Potter is a popular modern story. What is the name of the school he goes to?

Hogwarts

BONUS QUESTION

This book was written by Charles Dickens. Name another book written by this famous author.

A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities...

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