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Лист1 Лист2 Лист3 Where does English King live? What are the Houses of Congress? What city is the capital of Wales? Who did Ben Johnson, a famous playwright of the 17th century call a “Sweet swan of Avon England and Scotland were united as the Kingdom of Great Who invented...

Лист1 Лист2 Лист3 Where does English King live? What are the Houses of Congress? What city is the capital of Wales? Who did Ben Johnson, a famous playwright of the 17th century call a “Sweet swan of Avon England and Scotland were united as the Kingdom of Great Who invented blue jeans The virtual ruler of the UK is: Oxford and Cambridge are collectively called: A game which is played with an egg – shaped ball carried and thrown is: The red diagonal cross in the symbol of St. Patrick, the patron saint of: The ancient English educational institutions are in: Ulster is another name for: The highest mountain in the UK is: What parts does the Parliament of Great Britain consist of: What vegetable is the Symbol of Halloween? One of the most famous Irish dishes is London’s financial and business centre is: A national game of Wales is: The capital of Scotland is: The UK is a: What are the main political parties in Great Britain? What are the blue stripes stand for? The Prime Minister What are the political statues of the UK? What river in America is called the “father waters”, “the old man”? How many provinces are there in Canada : The Lion and Unicorn are the symbol of the national strength of: The flag of the UK is made up of ___ crosses: How is Wales called: The isles of the UK are The capital of the UK is: The national currency of the UK is: were? Whose nickname in the history of English monarchy was “Lack land”? What English poet and playwright was born and died on one and the same day? What is the longest river in the UK? Downing street is the place for: Who is the head of the government in Great Britain Where is the Nelson Column situated? What is the most famous park in London? Benjamin Franklin proposed that the.... be the national bird, because it was a true native of the country? Where is Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles situated? How many amendments has the Constitution got How many members are there in the English House of Commons? Great Britain is separated from Europe by: What is the difference between the British House of Commons and Parliamentary Chambers of many other countries? What is the full name of Great Britain The first known settlers of Britain were The name Great Britain started to be used: When did Irish counties succeed to withdraw from the United Kingdom as the Irish Free State. The union of England with Wales dates from The two largest islands of British Isles are: The oldest colony of Britain is When did Thatcher become Prime Minister? How Police officers called in London: Who becomes Prime Minister after Thatcher? When did Elizabeth II become Queen? When did Britain declared war on Germany? What news did Britain receive on 23 August 1939? Who forged the “Grand Alliance”? What did Germany open on 1 September 1939? Who became the head of the war cabinet on May 1940? When did Britain join the NATO? How did the Civil war in Ireland end? What prompted Britain to declare war on Germany What prompted Britain to declare war on Germany How many official regions are there in the United Kingdom? When did Britain reach its height as a world colonial power? In England and Wales the most common trees are: When did Britain enter the Common Market? How many species are there in England? What predominates in England? The largest state in the USA: When did Canada became independent: What is the noble title of the British monarch’s eldest son: The richest and the most beautiful part of London is The famous St. Paul’s Cathedral, the masterpiece of the well-known English architect Ch. Wren is situated in the: When Hawaii did make the 50th state of the US? The document which can be regarded as the first legal step towards Constitutional Monarchy in Britain is: Lincoln Memorial, Pentagon, the Capitol, White House are situated in: Jack-o’-lantern can be frequently seen on: What is the best-selling car produced in the USA? What city was hosting the Olympic Games in summer 1984? What is the date for “Thanksgiving Day” celebration What is the traditional feature of Halloween? What is the nickname for Nevada State? Who was the first American to be honoured by a Nobel Prize in literature? What famous American architect is called “the father of the skyscraper”? What is the nickname of the USA? By-elections take place when parliamentary seats fall vacant between general elections following The Labour Party was formed in______ as a democratic socialist party. The word “Conservative” first came into use in the… “Democracy is the worst from of government except for all those other forms that have been from time to time” When do these words belong to? What are the main political parties in the USA? What is the newest state of the USA? The USA is a federal Republic comprising: How many states were there in Northern America originally? The first settlers in Canada were: The virtual ruler of the UK is: American entered the World War II in: What animal is an emblem of Canada: A game which is played with an egg – shaped ball carried and thrown is: The national sport in America is: US cents are called What is the USA by the form of state: Abraham Lincoln was the President of the USA: The first president of the USA was: Some ethnic minorities inhabiting the USA managed to retain their national peculiarities. Considering all that what is, in your opinion, the best suited nickname of What river in America is called the “father waters”, “the old man”? On 17, September, 1787 the American Government adopted: The “Golden State ” is The only American President to resign the office was: Boston is the capital of: What is the student quarter in London: The capital of NY State is The following states have the largest population What is the emblem of the world famous Edinburgh Festival of Music Drama: In the 1988 presidential elections the opponents of George Bush were: Who discovered America? The Republican Party is associated with a symbol of: The first man to step onto the surface of the Moon was: In America the President is elected for: The words “United we Stand Divided we Fall” belong to: A wave of panic which swept the New York Stock Exchange on October 24, 1929 is called: Downing Street is the place for The only president in the history of the USA to serve three terms of office time was: ~ What was the nickname of New-York? What Mountains in the USA are called “the backbone of the continent”? The location of the automobile industry is: Alaska as a US state was: The importance of the 13th amendment to the Constitution lies in the fact that it: The first 10 amendments to the Constitution made up: What is the largest state of 50 states? What is the difference between the British House of Commons and Parliamentary Chambers of many other countries? This city is a unique blend of historic and modern America. The colonial city where the American Nation was born in 1776 is today a centre of culture, education, The new National Historic Wax Museum has reproductions of famous persons and famous historical events and is situated in: One of the largest cities in the United States, which was built on the shore of the Lake Michigan: The USA is bounded by: A world-famous Disneyland is a huge amusement park which delights both adults and children. It is in the nearby suburb of Los Angeles. And this suburb is call The Negro’ greatest contribution to American music has been: Which of the following novels was not written by Jack London. Which one? Samuel Clemens is the real name of the famous American writer: Nowadays this library occupies three huge buildings including the James Madison Memorial Building: John F. Kennedy International Airport is situated in: The National emblem of the USA is: The 1st part of American constitution is: The “native” of this US state were Indian, Eskimo and Aleut, the 1st non-Natives of this US State came from Russia. Name this state. The workshop of Henry Ford and General Motors were in: The Centre of American finance, advertising, art, theatre, publishing, fashion is: Lincoln Memorial, Pentagon, the Capitol, White House are situated in: