British and american english

Quiz 10

Questions and answers.
1. These are called 'biscuits' in the UK, but what do Americans call them?
Cookies

2. These are called 'trousers' in the UK, but what do Americans call them pants

3. What do British and American people call these?

British: picture 3 - chips, picture 4 - crisps
American: picture 3 - French fries, picture 4 - chips


BONUS QUESTION

What is the name of the American flag?
The Stars and Stripes

British myths and legends

Quiz 9

Questions and Answers

1. Name these famous characters from British legends.
1. Robin Hood 2. The Loch Monster 3. King Arthur

2. In which country does this animal supposedly live?
Scotland

3. What city do you associate with this character?
Nottingham


BONUS QUESION

Name another person connected to this character.
Any of the following: Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot,
the Wizard Merlin, Sir Galahad.

Nationals symbols

Quiz 8

Questions and Answers

1. Match each symbol with its country.
1. rose: England 2. leek: Wales 3. thistle: Scotland 4. shamrock: Ireland

2. Wich animal represents england?
a. horse b.ealge c.lion d.bear
c.lion


3. What mythical creature can you see on the Welsh flag?
A dragon.


BONUS QUESTION

The flag of the UK has a special name. What is it called?
a) Big Jack b)Jack Frost c)The Union Jack
c) The Union Jack

Places of interest

Quiz 7

Questions and Answers

1. These are the two most famous universities in the UK. Name them.
1. Oxford 2. Cambridge

2. This Buckinham Palace, the official home of the Queen.
How do you know when the Queen is at home?
a) A guard is on duty b) a flag is flying. c) A light is on.


BONUS QUESTION

What kind of race do oxford and Cambride Univerity have every year?
A boat race

Sport

Quiz 6

Questions and Answers

1. Name each sport.
1. cricket 2. golf 3. basketball 4. rugby

2. Which sport was not invented in the UK?

Basketball

3. How do you say nought in football and tennis?
football: nil, tennis: love

BONUS QUESTION

How many times have England won the football World Cup?
Once (1966: England 4, West Germany 2).

Famous people

Quiz 5

Questions and Answers

1.Who are these people?

1. Ewan McGregor

2. Jude Law

3. Catherine Zeta-Jones

2. Each person comes from a different country.

Can you say which?

1. Ewan McGregor - Scotland
2. Jude Law - England

3. Catherine Zeta-Jones - Wales

3. This actress married a famous American actor.

What is his name?

Michael Douglas

BONUS QUESTION

Jones is a very common Welsh surname. Name a famous Welsh pop singer called Jones.

Tom Jones

Music

Quiz 4

Questions and Answers

1. Name each bond.
1. Oasis 2. coldplay 3. Queen

2.This band was formed by two brothers. What are they names?
Liam and Noel gallagher

3. Who was the original singer of this band?
Freddie Mercury

BOUNUS QUESTION

Which song by this group do you hear at football matches?

We are the Champions