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What is the most popular sport in Britain?
What is the most popular sport in Britain?
When is Saint George's Day celebrated in England?
When is Saint George's Day celebrated in England?
Which monarch started the process of creating the Church of England?
Which monarch started the process of creating the Church of England?
What is the national flag of the UK commonly known as?
What is the national flag of the UK commonly known as?
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What does the Queen of the UK call her people?
What does the Queen of the UK call her people?
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Where does the Prime Minister traditionally live and work?
Where does the Prime Minister traditionally live and work?
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What type of schools in the UK are funded by the government?
What type of schools in the UK are funded by the government?
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What age range constitutes full-time education in the UK?
What age range constitutes full-time education in the UK?
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Which European street is known as the busiest shopping street?
Which European street is known as the busiest shopping street?
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Who brought the dialect that modern English is derived from to Britain?
Who brought the dialect that modern English is derived from to Britain?
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Which group of people in England are described as warmer-hearted than others?
Which group of people in England are described as warmer-hearted than others?
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What type of schools in Britain are intended for the middle class?
What type of schools in Britain are intended for the middle class?
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Which country was known as Caledonia in Roman times?
Which country was known as Caledonia in Roman times?
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When did the English Civil War (Great Rebellion) begin?
When did the English Civil War (Great Rebellion) begin?
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What was the dominant culture in Ireland, Wales, and Highland Scotland?
What was the dominant culture in Ireland, Wales, and Highland Scotland?
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What is the Vietnamese translation for the UK's full name?
What is the Vietnamese translation for the UK's full name?
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Where is Great Britain located on the coast of Europe?
Where is Great Britain located on the coast of Europe?
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Which sequence represents the correct chronological order of civilizations in Britain?
Which sequence represents the correct chronological order of civilizations in Britain?
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What term is used to describe the top universities in Britain, a composite of two university names?
What term is used to describe the top universities in Britain, a composite of two university names?
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In British Grammar schools, what kind of bias do they provide knowledge in?
In British Grammar schools, what kind of bias do they provide knowledge in?
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Who acts as intermediaries between the backbenchers and frontbenchers of a party in the Houses of Parliament?
Who acts as intermediaries between the backbenchers and frontbenchers of a party in the Houses of Parliament?
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What is the largest stadium in Britain?
What is the largest stadium in Britain?
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Where does Independent Television (ITV) primarily get its funding from?
Where does Independent Television (ITV) primarily get its funding from?
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What is the Queen's primary role during the opening of Parliament in the U.K.?
What is the Queen's primary role during the opening of Parliament in the U.K.?
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Which activity is traditionally associated with Christmas in Britain?
Which activity is traditionally associated with Christmas in Britain?
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The reputation of the BBC is primarily based on its __________.
The reputation of the BBC is primarily based on its __________.
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What is the main staffing composition of charitable organizations in Britain?
What is the main staffing composition of charitable organizations in Britain?
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What is a common role of the House of Commons in the UK's political system?
What is a common role of the House of Commons in the UK's political system?
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What contributes to the international fame of the BBC World Service?
What contributes to the international fame of the BBC World Service?
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Study Notes
British Civilization
- The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Caledonia was the Roman name for Scotland.
- The English Civil War began in 1642.
- The dominant culture of people in Ireland, Wales, and Highland Scotland was Celtic.
Government and Politics
- The full name of the UK in Vietnamese is Vương Quốc Liên Hiệp Anh và Bắc Ai-len.
- The Queen is regarded as an embodiment of the country in appearance.
- The House of Commons acts as an intermediary between the backbenchers and frontbenchers of a party.
- The role of the House of Commons includes keeping an eye on the Government and representing the people.
Education
- Grammar schools provide British schoolchildren with academic knowledge.
- There are five stages for a bill to become a law in the UK.
- The compulsory age for full-time education in the UK is from 5 to 16.
Media and Entertainment
- The BBC's reputation is built on its impartiality and independence.
- BBC Radio stations devoted to music are Radio 1, 2, and 3.
- Independent television (ITV) gets its money from advertisements.
Culture and Society
- The national flag of the UK is often known as the ‘Union Jack’.
- The most common surname in England is ‘Smith’.
- Saint George’s Day in England is on April 23.
- The kilt is a skirt with a tartan pattern worn by Scottish men on special occasions.
History
- The Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans are the chronological order of historical events in the UK.
- Henry VIII started the process of creating the Church of England in the 1530s.
- The British government decided to ask for membership of the newly-formed European Communities and Britain joined in 1973.
Miscellaneous
- The British government decided to ask for membership of the newly-formed European Communities and Britain joined in 1973.
- The reason why the British people seem to be interested in the weather is its changeability.
- Oxford Street in London is famous for being Europe’s busiest shopping street.
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This quiz is part of the official end-of-term exam for the English Culture course at the Foreign Language - Information Technology Department, University of Foreign Languages, Ho Chi Minh City. It involves completing sentences related to British civilization. No electronic devices or materials are allowed during the 90-minute test.
