Страноведческий конкурс на английском языке "Across English speaking countries" 7-8 класс

Task 1. Выбери правильный ответ (a,b,c или d)

1. The native Americans are:

   1. The Brithish

   2. The Dutch

   3. Indians

2. Manhattan is a part of:

   1. New York

   2. San Francisco

   3. Washington, D.C.

3. The tallest sight in Washington D.C. is:

   1. US Capitol

   2. The Statue of Liberty

   3. The White House

4. The best mark in the USA is:

   1. 5

   2. A

   3. 100

5. Is there any difference in meaning between “Coca-Cola” and “coke”?

   1. Yes

   2. No

6. Oscar is a prize given for:

   1. Achivement in motion-picture production

   2. Achivements in journalism and literature

   3. Achivements in in music

7. What religious holiday is celebrated 12 days after Christmas?

   1. Shrove Tuesday

   2. Epiphany

   3. Ascention Day

8. The Olimpic motto is:

   1. “In God We Trust”

   2. “Wisdom, justice and moderation”

   3. “Father, Higher, Stronger”

9. How many countries took part in Summer Olimpic games in Atlanta?

   1. 210

   2. 197

   3. 186

10. How would you say “football” in American English?

    1. Football

    2. American football

    3. Soccer

11. Which of the nicknames given below did not belong to Abraham Lincoln?

A. Honest Abe C. Iron Woodcutter

B. Great Emancipator D. Rail Splitter

12. What river is Mark Twain associated with?

A. The Hudson C. the Mississippi

B. The Colorado D. the Missouri

13. What animal in the USA is believed to be very smart and sly?

A. coyote C. Tom-cat

B. raccoon D. buffalo

14. What was the Indian Sequoyah famous for?

A. for being the Chief of Cherokee Indians

B. for cutting down the biggest sequoia

C. for being the first Indian who graduated from university

D. for creating the Indian writing system

15. What made little Bo Peep, a character of a famous nursery rhyme, upset?

A. She has lost her shoes

C. She hasn’t had time to play

B. She has lost her sheep

D. Her friend has told her a lie

16. Complete the American proverb “There is nothing more American than … “

A. an apple pie C. popcorn

B. fried turkey D. maple syrup

17. Where is the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, written on the Statue of Liberty?

A. on the tablet C. on the pedestal

B. on the torch D. on the robe

18. What can, in Americans’ opinion, bring good luck?

A. A four-leaf clover C. A five-color cat

B. A wish well D. A rabbit’s foot

19. What banknote is George Washington painted on?

A. One-dollar bill C. Ten-dollar bill

B. Five-dollar bill D. Twenty-dollar bill

20. What is Greensleeves?

A. A Scottish ballad

B. A traditional English folk song

C. The name of one of Robin Hood’s friends

D. A nickname of William the Conqueror

21. Wright Brothers’ original 1903 Flyer, Apollo Lunar modul, and Skylab Orbital Workshop are in … . 
a) the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
b) the Natural History Museum
c) the Museum of American History
d) Arts and Industries Building

22. A famous American artist is … .

А) Norman Rockwell b) Jack London c) Michael Jackson

1. What makes … in the USA so different from its European cousins, … is not just the size, speed and strength of its players. Rather, it is the most “scientific” of all outdoor team sports

a) rugby; squash and tennis

b) football; rugby and soccer

c) squash; football and rugby

d) tennis; football and soccer

24. By the late 1800s America was a rich country and for many people these were happy times.
A … was one sign of success.
a) flute b) violin c) piano d) guitar

25. In 1971, the dates of many federal holidays were officially moved to the nearest … .
a) Monday b) Sunday c) weekend d) week

Прочитай вопросы и выбери правильный вариант ответа (a, b, с или d).

1. What was Booker T. Washington?

A. The USA President

B. One of the owners of the Ford Motor Company

C. A singer and writer of spirituals

D. A black enlightener

2. Why is Washington State called Chinook State?

A. Because Chinook is the old name of the territory.

B. Because Chinook is the name of one of the first settlers.

C. Because Chinook is the name of the wind.

D. Because Chinook is a dog breed selected there.

3. What is the capital city of Washington State?

A. Washington C. Lincoln

B. Seattle D. Olympia

4. What city is Washington Square Park in?

A. New York C. Philadelphia

B. Washington, D.C. D. Chicago

5. What sphere is Denzel Washington famous for?

A. Politics D. American arts and crafts

B. Film-making E. Space research

6. How did the congress characterize George Washington after his death?

A. When George Washington was elected president, there was no national vote.

B. George Washington understood that the Bible is the place where God’s records of right and wrong are kept.

C. First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of countrymen.

D. The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Such was his motto.

Прочитай вопросы и выбери правильный вариант ответа (a, b, с или d).

1. What street in New York is associated with theatrical life?

A. 5th Avenue C. 24th

B. Wall Street D. 42nd Street

2. What borough of New York City is J.F.K. Airport located in?

A. Queens C. Brooklyn

B. Manhattan D. Bronx

3. What borough in New York City is called its bedroom?

A. Brooklyn C. Queens

B. Manhattan D. Bronx

4. What is Bronx cheer?

A. A long cry made by friends to greet each other, with their hand waving.

B. A loud noise made by the lips and tongue to express contempt.

C. A loud sound produced by throat after eating a lot.

D. Whispering sounds of the people who want to be unnoticed.

A. Jonathan Swift;

B. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow;

C. Oscar Wilde;

D. Gilbert K. Chesterton;

E. Ray Bradbury

F

G

h

I

J

1

2

3

4

5

6

1. Rushmore

2. The US Capitol

3. Niagara Falls

1. Golden Gate Bridge

2. State of Liberty

3. Holywood

1. Holywood

2. State of Liberty

3. Rushmore

4. Golden Gate Bridge

5. Niagara Falls

6. The US Capitol

1. New York City

2. Washington

3. California

4. New York

5. California

6. South Dakota

A

B

C

D

E

F

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

c

a

a

b

b

a

b

c

b

c

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

A

C

B

A

B

A

A

D

A

B

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

a

a

b

c

a

b

d

1

2

3

4

5

6

D

B

D

A

B

C

1

2

3

4

D

A

A

B

1

2

3

4

5

E

D

C

B

A

F

G

H

I

J

C

D

A

E

B

1

2

3

4

5

6

Holywood

State of Liberty

 Rushmore

Golden Gate Bridge

Niagara Falls

The US Capitol

A

B

C

D

E

F

California

• 3,5

NYC - 1

South Dakota - 6

California - 3,5

New York

• 4

Washington

• 2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

F

G

H

I

J

1

2

3

4

5

6

A

B

C

D

E

F

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

F

G

H

I

J

1

2

3

4

5

6

A

B

C

D

E

F