Places in Scotland
What important political institution was established in 1998 and has its seat in Edinburgh?
The Scottish Parliament
What is the Scotland' 'national' dish?
What is it made of?
Haggis
Oats, kidney, liver, herbs and spices.
It's been three years since I started to work here.
WORKING
I ......................................................... three years.
have been working here for
What is the opposite of 'sensitive'?
insensitive
What did Alexander Graham Bell invent in in the 1870s?
The telephone
In which town were Scottish kings crowned from the 9th until the 17th century?
At Scone (Palace) near Perth.
What is Scotland's national animal?
The unicorn
I met Lucy 20 years ago.
HAVE
I ................................................... 20 years.
have known Lucy for
Give two synonyms for 'because'.
since; as
What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928 that was later called 'the greatest single victory ever achieved over disease'?
penicillin
What is the name of the road in Edinburgh that leads from St Giles' Cathedral to Holyrood Palace?
The Royal Mile
Which flower is a symbol of Scotland?
the thistle
I think diving is more dangerous than skiing.
NOT
I think ......................................................
skiing is not as dangerous as diving
Name two other ways to start a sentence instead of 'But'.
However; On the other hand; Nevertheless,..
Which Scottish tennis player was the first to win Wimbledon and Olympic Gold this century?
Andy Murray
Where is the People's Palace?
in Glasgow
Where does Scotland's most famous monster live?
Loch Ness
Nobody in the school sings as well as Maria.
SINGER
Maria................................................ in the school.
is the best singer
Name two other ways of starting a sentence instead of using 'And'.
In addition; Furthermore; Moreover; Also
Which Scottish actor is famous for playing the first James Bond?
Sean Connery
What is the name of the most northerly islands in Scotland?
The Shetland Islands
Who is Scotland's most famous poet? What is his most famous song?
Robert Burns
'Auld Lang Syne'
I don't know yet what the problem is.
FOUND
I ................................. what the probelm is.
haven't found out yet
Give two synonyms for 'great'
superb; tremendous; amazing
Which Scottish hero, whose nickname was Braveheart, defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling in 1297?
William Wallace.