Famous Places
What famous clock tower is in London?
Big Ben / Elizabeth Tower.
What is “football” called in American English?
Soccer.
When is Christmas celebrated?
On December 25th.
Who wrote Harry Potter?
J. K. Rowling.
Name five English-speaking country.
The UK / the USA / Canada / Australia / Ireland / New Zealand.
What city is the Statue of Liberty in?
New York City.
What is the British English word for “cookie”?
Biscuit.
What American holiday is celebrated in November with turkey?
Thanksgiving.
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare.
What is the capital city of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
What famous building is in Sydney, Australia?
The Sydney Opera House.
What is the American English word for “lift”?
Elevator.
What Irish holiday is celebrated on March 17th?
St Patrick’s Day.
Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington.
Which country has a red maple leaf on its flag?
Canada.
What river flows through London?
The River Thames.
In British English, people say “holiday”. What do Americans usually say?
Vacation.
What holiday is celebrated with fireworks in the USA on July 4th?
Independence Day.
Which scientist developed the theory of gravity after seeing an apple fall?
Isaac Newton.
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington.
What famous stone monument is in England?
Stonehenge.
What is the American spelling of “colour”?
Color.
What do people in Britain celebrate on November 5th with bonfires and fireworks?
Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night.
Which famous British prime minister led Britain during World War II?
Winston Churchill.
Which English-speaking country is famous for sheep, kiwis and the haka?
New Zealand.