Своя-игра (pre-final) презентация

General
Knowledge
Визитка
Flora
and
Fauna
History
People
Geography

General Knowledge
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Flora and Fauna
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History
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People
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Geography
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What is the largest part of the United Kingdom?
Визитка -10
ОТВЕТ:
England
НАЗАД

What is the capital of England?
Визитка -10
ОТВЕТ:
London
НАЗАД

What is the population of England?
Визитка -10
ОТВЕТ:
Over 46 million people
НАЗАД

What is the flag of England?
Визитка -10
ОТВЕТ: Saint George’s Cross
НАЗАД

How many people around the world speak English?
Визитка -20
ОТВЕТ:
About 1 billion people around the world
НАЗАД

What is one of Europe’s rainiest cities?
Визитка -20
ОТВЕТ:
Leeds
НАЗАД

How can you drive from England to France?
Визитка -20
ОТВЕТ:
Via an underwater tunnel
НАЗАД

What is the most popular sport in England?
Визитка -20
ОТВЕТ:
The most popular sport in England is football.
НАЗАД

What is the distance between England and France?
Визитка -30
ОТВЕТ:
50.45 kilometers
НАЗАД

Do young people in England have to do compulsory military service?
Визитка -30
ОТВЕТ:
No
НАЗАД

What are ordinary schools called?
Визитка -30
ОТВЕТ:
Ordinary schools (which are free), are called state schools.
НАЗАД

What is the busiest airport in England?
Визитка -30
ОТВЕТ:
London Heathrow, with 53.8 million passengers.
НАЗАД

What is the first capital of England?
Визитка -40
ОТВЕТ:
Winchester, 1519
НАЗАД

What is the official anthem of England?
Визитка -40
ОТВЕТ:
The song called “God Save the Queen”
НАЗАД

What is the name “England” derived from?
Визитка -40
ОТВЕТ:
The name “England” is derived from the Old English name England, which means “land of the Angles“.
НАЗАД

What are the common given names in England?
Визитка -40
ОТВЕТ:
David (male) and Susan (female) are the most common given names.
НАЗАД

What was the official language of England for 300 years?
Визитка -50
ОТВЕТ:
French was the official language of England for about 300 years, from 1066 till 1362.
НАЗАД

A major shopping chain offers you a store card. What is it??
Визитка -50
ОТВЕТ:
A store card is used in a particular shop or a chain of shops.
НАЗАД

What is illegal to do in the house of commons?
Визитка -50
ОТВЕТ:
It is illegal to die in the House of Commons
НАЗАД

What is the world’s oldest printing and publishing house?
Визитка -50
ОТВЕТ:
Founded in 1534, Cambridge University Press is the world's oldest printing and publishing house, and the second largest university press in the world.
НАЗАД

What is the capital of England?.
История -10
ОТВЕТ:
London
НАЗАД

What is the emblem of England?
History -10
ОТВЕТ:
The rose
НАЗАД

What chambers does the British Parliament consist of?.
History -10
ОТВЕТ:
The House of Lords and the House of Commons
НАЗАД

Where does the British Premier live and work?
History -10
ОТВЕТ:
At 10, Downing Street
НАЗАД

When does the first evidence in Britain of human life (Homo sapiens) date from?
History -20
ОТВЕТ:
From about 15,000 BC.
НАЗАД

What is the nick-name of London Underground?
History -20
ОТВЕТ:
The Tube
НАЗАД

What is the name of Queen Elizabeth’s London residence?
History -20
ОТВЕТ:
Buckingham Palace
НАЗАД

In which battle was Nelson fatally wounded?
History -20
ОТВЕТ:
Battle of Trafalgar
НАЗАД

Who presides in the House of Lords and in the House of Commons?
History -30
ОТВЕТ:
The Lord Chancellor and the Speaker
НАЗАД

What do you call the first tribes that settled in Britain about 500 BC?
History -30
ОТВЕТ:
Celtic tribes
НАЗАД

Approximately how long ago was Stonehenge built?
History -30
ОТВЕТ:
5.000 years ago
НАЗАД

What holiday did Cromwell ban?
History -30
ОТВЕТ:
Christmas
НАЗАД

Who were the first to build major fortifications along the Channel Coast?
History -40
ОТВЕТ:
The Romans
НАЗАД

What di8d William build in England to show his power?:
History -40
ОТВЕТ:
Castles
НАЗАД

What was the target of the gunpowder plot?
History -40
ОТВЕТ:
The King and the House of Lords
НАЗАД

Where did Robin Hood and his “merry men” live?:
History -40
ОТВЕТ:
In Sherwood Forest
НАЗАД

What castle has been a residence of kings and queens for more than 900 years?
History -50
ОТВЕТ:
Windsor Castle
НАЗАД

Where are British kings and queens crowned?
History -50
ОТВЕТ:
Westminster Abbey
НАЗАД

In which park is Speaker’s Corner?
История -50
ОТВЕТ:
Hyde Park
НАЗАД

What is the “London Eye”?
History -50
ОТВЕТ:
A gigantic ferris wheel
НАЗАД

What flower is the symbol of England?
Flora and Fauna-10
Answer:
Rose
НАЗАД

What tree do people decorate at Christmas?
Flora and Fauna-10
ОТВЕТ:
Cristmas tree
НАЗАД

What animals are harnessed to the Santa Clause’s sleigh?
Flora and Fauna-10
ОТВЕТ:
Deer
НАЗАД

The legend says "if the Tower of London … are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it". Who are they?
Flora and Fauna-10
ОТВЕТ:
Ravens
НАЗАД

In London there are flowers that grow in flowerboxes at a height of 2,5-3 m. For whom are they planted?
Flora and Fauna-20
ОТВЕТ:
For tourists – the passengers of 2 storey buses
НАЗАД

Long before Charles Darwin presented his theory of natural selection, the war between two kinds of plants lasted for decades in England. Name the plants.
Flora and Fauna-20
ОТВЕТ:
White and Red Roses
НАЗАД

Richard the Lionheart ruled England for almost 10 years. It is he, thanks to whom this animal appeared on the emblem of every British monarch. What animal?
Flora and Fauna-20
ОТВЕТ:
Lion
НАЗАД

What kind of hooligans in 1945 retarded the arrow of Big Ben for five minutes? Despite the indignation of Londoners, none of them were punished.
Flora and Fauna-20
ОТВЕТ:
Birds
НАЗАД

These “insects” became popular in 1960-s, and even now almost every child can sing along with them. Who are the “insects”?
Flora and Fauna-30
ОТВЕТ:
The Beatles
НАЗАД

What dogs used to be specially trained for fighting with bulls?
Flora and Fauna-30
ОТВЕТ:
Bulldog
НАЗАД

This cat is the most smiling in the world. He also had the ability to disappear piece by piece. Name the cat.
Flora and Fauna-30
ОТВЕТ:
Cheshire cat
НАЗАД

These bushes became extinct only in the beginning of the 20th century. In memory of the events in time of the Wars of the Roses, a Belgian gardener bred a special kind of roses, called “Lancaster and York”. What is its specific feature?
Flora and Fauna-30
ОТВЕТ:
Both red and white roses grow together
НАЗАД

These dogs were first named after the island of Terra Nova, but then the island was renamed in English way, and they had to rename the dogs. What are they called now?
Flora and Fauna-40
ОТВЕТ:
Newfoundland dogs
НАЗАД

There is a legend stating that these animals are descendants of Cheshire Cat.
Flora and Fauna-40
ОТВЕТ:
British shorthair cat
НАЗАД

These animals are bred for taking part in races and hunt. They are also used by some policemen in London. What are they?
Flora and Fauna-40
ОТВЕТ:
Horses (Thoroughbred)
НАЗАД

What animals are there on the emblem of the UK?
Flora and Fauna-40
ОТВЕТ:
Lions and a unicorn
НАЗАД

This dog was trained by the English to squat in front of the game. Its name is literally translated as "squatting dog". What do we call it since then?
Flora and Fauna-50
ОТВЕТ:
Setter
НАЗАД

These animals still help British justice - their hair is used as material for referee wigs. Name the animal.
Flora and Fauna-50
ОТВЕТ:
Horse
НАЗАД

The British gave this tree the name of Wellingtonia. It is also known as a giant redwood because individual specimens reach more than 110 meters in height. What is the most widely-spread name of this tree?
Flora and Fauna-50
ОТВЕТ:
Sequoia
НАЗАД

There are four of them at the foot of the monument to Admiral Nelson. Who are they?
Flora and Fauna-50
ОТВЕТ:
Lions
НАЗАД

Which university cities are known as the 'city of dreaming spires' and the 'city of perspiring dreams'?
Geography-10
ОТВЕТ:
Oxford and Cambridge
НАЗАД

What is the largest lake in Englanhd?:
Geography-10
ОТВЕТ:
Lake Windermere
НАЗАД

On what river is London situated?
Geography-10
ОТВЕТ:
The Thames
НАЗАД

What famous London cathedral is designed by Christopher Wren?
Geography-10
ОТВЕТ:
St. Paul's Cathedral
НАЗАД

Where does Prime Minister live?
Geography-20
ОТВЕТ:
At 10 Downing Street, London
НАЗАД

On what day is Guy Fawkes Day?
Geography-20
ОТВЕТ:
November 5
НАЗАД

Who became Queen of the United Kingdom in 1952?
Geography-20
ОТВЕТ:
Elizabeth II
НАЗАД

How many parks are there in central part of London?:
Geography-20
ОТВЕТ:
five – Hyde Park, St James's Park, Regents Park, Green Park and Kensington Gardens
НАЗАД

Where is the Isle of Wight situated?
Geography-30
ОТВЕТ:
It is off England’s South coast in the English Channel
НАЗАД

How many bridges are there across the Tames?
Geography-30
ОТВЕТ:
33 bridges
НАЗАД

What is the geographical center of London?
Geography-30
ОТВЕТ:
Trafalgar Square
НАЗАД

What castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1078?
Geography-30
ОТВЕТ:
The Tower of London
НАЗАД

How many counties exist in England?
Geography-40
ОТВЕТ:
67 counties
НАЗАД

What does the river Thames flow into?
Geography-40
ОТВЕТ:
The North Sea
НАЗАД

Which park is home to the world famous London Zoo?
Geography-40
ОТВЕТ:
Regent’s Park
НАЗАД

What colour are cabs in England?
Geography-40
ОТВЕТ:
Black is the most common colour
НАЗАД

Which airport serves London?
Geography-50
ОТВЕТ:
Heathrow
НАЗАД

What would you see if you visited Madam Tussauds?
Geography-50
ОТВЕТ:
The waxworks of famous people
НАЗАД

What is the most famous bridge across the Thames?
Geography-50
ОТВЕТ:
The Tower of London
НАЗАД

How many islands are there along the river Thames?
Geography-50
ОТВЕТ:
There are more than 190 islands
НАЗАД

Who sat at the head of the Round Table?
People-10
ОТВЕТ:
King Arthur
НАЗАД

People-10
ОТВЕТ:
John Tolkien
НАЗАД
This writer created a new literary direction. He wrote the trilogy "The Lord of the Rings».

What famous Scottish poet of the XVIII century glorified the unique beauty of the Highlands?
People-10
ОТВЕТ:
Robert Burns
НАЗАД

She is the only person in the world whose birthday is celebrated 2 times a year. Who is she?
People-10
ОТВЕТ:
Queen Elizabeth II
НАЗАД

Who gave their name to England?
People-20
ОТВЕТ:
Tribe of Angles
НАЗАД

Who is more important: Viscount, Marquis or Duke?
People-20
ОТВЕТ:
Duke
НАЗАД

Translate the words «мягкий человек».
People-20
ОТВЕТ:
Gentleman
НАЗАД

This comedian played at the dawn of origin of silent films. Who is he?
People-20
ОТВЕТ:
Charlie Chaplin
НАЗАД

The books of this author are on the 3rd place of bestsellers in the world within last 50 years. Who is the author?
People-30
ОТВЕТ:
Joanne Rowling
НАЗАД

This famous English physicist laid the foundations for a great discovery in his childhood, when he found it useless to send him into the woods for the ripe of strawberries. State his name.
People-30
ОТВЕТ:
John Dalton
НАЗАД

Big Ben, the clock on the tower of St. Stephen's Palace of Westminster, is named after…
People-30
ОТВЕТ:
Benjamin Hall
НАЗАД

What English physicist developed the theory of gravity and the three laws of mechanics?
People-30
ОТВЕТ:
Isaak Newton
НАЗАД

Before Theresa May, the first ever female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was known as the “iron lady”. What was her real name?
People-40
ОТВЕТ:
Margaret Thatcher
НАЗАД

Who created the world wide web?
People-40
ОТВЕТ:
Timothy Berners-Lee
НАЗАД

This English writer holds the record for the maximum number of theatrical productions of one work. However, she became famous not as a playwright, but as a master of detectives. Who is she?
People-40
ОТВЕТ:
Agatha Christie
НАЗАД

It was this author who gave his character the ability to deduce the private from the general, having made him the most popular and imitated figure. What is the name of the author?
People-40
ОТВЕТ:
Arthur Conan Doyle
НАЗАД

This man brought fame to Britain after having beaten Napoleon Bonaparte.
People-50
ОТВЕТ:
Arthur Wellington
НАЗАД

In Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen is known as the master of children's literature. In England, tales for children made famous the author of one of the most mysterious works about a portrait. Name the author.
People-50
ОТВЕТ:
Oscar Wilde
НАЗАД

This English actor became famous for his role in the modern film about the legendary detective. Name the actor.
People-50
ОТВЕТ:
Benedict Cumberbatch
НАЗАД