THE UNITED KINGDOM
What is the capital of the UK?
London.
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
What language is spoken in most English-speaking countries?
English.
What are the four countries of the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the largest city in the USA?
New York City.
What symbol can you see on the Canadian flag?
A maple leaf.
Which Australian animal is famous for carrying its baby in a pouch?
A kangaroo.
Why do people learn English?
to communicate, travel, study and work internationally.
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh.
What famous statue is located in New York?
The Statue of Liberty.
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington.
Name two English-speaking countries outside Europe.
The USA and Canada. (Australia, New Zealand, etc. are also correct.)
What is the name of the famous British flag?
The Union Jack.
What bird is a national symbol of the USA?
The bald eagle.
What famous waterfalls are located on the border between Canada and the USA?
Niagara Falls.
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
It is the world's largest coral reef system, located near Australia.
Why can English-speaking countries have different cultures?
Because they have different histories, traditions, geography and customs.
What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales. The UK also includes Northern Ireland.
Why is Washington, D.C. important even though it is not the largest American city?
It is the capital and the centre of the US government.
Why is Canada known for having a very large territory but a relatively small population?
Canada has a huge area, but much of the northern land has a very cold climate and few people live there.
Why is Australia sometimes called an “island continent”?
Because Australia is both a continent and a country surrounded by water.
If you could visit one English-speaking country, which one would you choose and why?
Personal answer. For example: “I would visit Australia because I want to see kangaroos and the Great Barrier Reef.”