Тестовый материал по страноведению Великобритании и США

Test in Country Study

Variant 1

1. What's the population of the UK?

a) 59 mln; b) 48,8 mln; c) 7 mln d) 57 mln

2. Which part of London can be called its centre?

a) the City; b) the West End; c) the East End d) the Westminster

3. What mountains separate England from Scotland?

a) the Cumbrians; b)the Highlands; c)the Cheviot Hills; d) the Alps

4. What's the capital city of Scotland?

a) London; b) Edinburgh; c) Glasgow; d) Cardiff

5. Snowdonia, a national park famous for its mountain scenery, is located in

a) England; b)Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

6. The United Kingdom is a

a) constitutional monarchy; b) republic; c) empire d) monarchy

7. The Commonwealth was founded in

a) 1950; b) 1949; c) 1945 d) 1961

8. How many chambers does the British Parliament consist of?

a)one; b)two; c)three; d) four

9. What is the present ruling party in Great Britain ?

a)the Labour Party; b)the Conservative Party; c)Liberal Democrats

10. The oldest royal residence is...

a) Buckingham Palace d) Covent Garden

b) The Tower of London e) The City

c) Westminster Abby

11. What is the White House?

a) University d) The residence of President

b) Monument e) Park

c) Sky-scraper

12. The oldest part of London is called...

a) The Thames d) the West End

b) The East End e) the Capital

c) The City

13. Who discovered America?

a) Christopher Columbus d) Abraham Lincoln

b) George Washington e) Franklin D. Roosevelt

c) The pilgrims

14. Which is the longest river in the USA?

a) Missouri d) Colorado

b) Hudson . e) Columbia

c) Mississippi

15. When were the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge founded ?

a)in the 13^th cent.; b)15^th cent.; c)12^th cent.; d) 17^th cent.

16. What is the best-known building designed by Christopher Wren?

a) St. Paul's Cathedral; b) the Tower of London; c) Westminster Abbey

17. Who is Robert Burns?

a) a poet b) a playwright c) a singer d) a musician

18. When does English compulsory school begin?

a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 9

19. What is the Strait of Dover?

a) The Isle b) The rocky highland c) The English Channel d) the river

20. Americans........ July Fourth as Independence Day

a) write b) celebrate c) get together

21. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes...

a) a woman with a torch b) a land of freedom c) the man's sculpture

d) the commercial center of New York

22. Who arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620?

a) the Indians b) the pilgrims c) the French d) the Americans

23. Who is officially the head of state in Great Britain?

a) the Parliament d) Conservative Party

b) the Prime Minister e) the King or Queen

c) Labour Party

24. How many parts does Great Britain include?

a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 1

25. Who is officially the head of the state and the government of the USA?

a) Congress d) President

b) Republican Party e) Communist Party

c) Democratic Party

26. Where was W. Shakespeare born?

a) in London d) in Liverpool

b) in Edinburgh e) in Cardiff

c) in Stratford-on-Avon

27. What is the most important festival of the year for the most British?

a) Hallowe'en; b) Christmas; c) New Year's Day; d) St.Valentine’s Day

28. Whitehall is...

a) the street in London b) the prison c) the square d) the supermarket e) the museum

29. The flag of the United Kingdom is known as

a) a Red Rose; b) St. George; c) the Union Jack; d) the Stars and Stripes

30. Which is the largest industrial and most densely populated country of the UK?

a) England; b) Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

Test in Country Study

Variant 2

1. The flag of the United Kingdom is known as

a) a Red Rose; b) St. George; c) the Union Jack; d) the Stars and Stripes

2. Which is the largest industrial and most densely populated country of the UK?

a) England; b) Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

3. What is the smallest component of the United Kingdom?

a) England; b) Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

4. What city is associated with the names of G.G. Byron, W. Scott, R. Burns?

a) Edinburgh; b) Stratford-on-Avon; c) Belfast; d) London

5. The Commonwealth was founded in

a) 1950; b) 1949; c) 1945 d) 1961

6. Who chooses the Cabinet of Ministers ?

a) Parliament; b) the Prime Minister; c) the Queen; d) the President

7. What is the present ruling party in Great Britain ?

a)the Labour Party; b)the Conservative Party; c)Liberal Democrats

8. Members of the Parliament gather to make laws in the...

a) Tower of London d) Buckingham Palace

b) British Museum e) Palace of Westminster

c) St. Paul Cathedral

9. The Queen Residence in London is in...

a) Piccadilly Circus d) The White House

b) Buckingham Palace e) Westminster Abbey

c) Tower of London

10. Where is the Statue of Liberty ?

a) New York d) Los Angeles

b) Massachusetts e) Washington D.C.

c) California

11. When do Americans celebrate Independence Day?

a) July 4 d) September 4

b) December 25 e) October 8

c) February 14

12. What is the longest river in England?

a) the Tyde; b) the Thames; c) the Spey d) the Mississippi

13. What British newspapers cover home and foreign news?

a)quality newspapers; b)popular newspapers;

14. Who is the Head of the State in the United Kingdom?

a)the Parliament; b)the Prime Minister; c)the Queen; d) the President

15. What schools in Britain are free of charge ?

a) public schools; b) comprehensive schools; c) grammar schools

16. What is the most important festival of the year for the most British?

a) Hallowe'en; b) Christmas; c) New Year's Day; d) St.Valentine’s Day

17. What is the nickname of New York?

a) "The Big apple" b) "The Red apple c) "The Big town"

18. What is the heart of London?

a) The East End b) The City c) Whitehall d) the Westminster

19. How long can you be president for the USA?

a) you can be president for a term

b) you can be president for twelve years

c) you can be president for two terms of four years

20. The United States has....

a) about 250 million people

b) people from Europe and India only

c) the highest population in the world

21. Which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated?

a) December b) February c) November d) July

22. America was discovered by Columbus in...

a) 1493 b) 1537 c)1492 d)1538 e)1632

23. The oldest University in Great Britain is...

a) Cambridge b) London c) Oxford d) Edinburgh e) Manchester

24. What's the population of the UK?

a) 59 mln; b) 48,8 mln; c) 7 mln d) 57 mln

25. Whitehall is...

a) the street in London b) the prison c) the square d) the supermarket e) the museum

26. Who arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620?

a) the Indians b) the pilgrims c) the French d) the Americans

27. What is the Strait of Dover?

a) The Isle b) The rocky highland c) The English Channel d) the river

28. What's the capital city of Scotland?

a) London; b) Edinburgh; c) Glasgow; d) Cardiff

29. What are the official languages in Canada?

a) English and Spanish b) German c) English and French d) French and German

30. The traditional clothes for men in Scotland are

a) helmets b) sandals c) dresses d) suits e) kilts

Ключи к тестам

Вар. 1

1 A 16 A

2 A 17 A

3 C 18 A

4 B 19 C

5 C 20 B

6 A 21 B

7 B 22 B

8 B 23 E

9 B 24 B

10 B 25 D

11 D 26 C

12 C 27 B

13 A 28 A

14 C 29 C

15 A 30 A

Вар. 2

1 C 16 B

2 A 17 A

3 D 18 B

4 A 19 C

5 B 20 A

6 B 21 C

7 B 22 C

8 E 23 C

9 B 24 A

10 A 25 A

11 A 26 B

12 B 27 C

13 A 28 B

14 C 29 C

15 B 30 E