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What river does London stand on?
The Thames
In which city is Shakespeare's Globe Theatre located?
London
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The national currency of the UK is...?
pounds
The kilt is ...
a) a shirt
b) a skirt
c) a pair of trousers
d) a pair of gloves
b) a skirt
What do children usually say at «Halloween»?
a trick or a treat
Which country is NOT English-speaking?
a) The USA
b) Australia
c) Switzerland
d) Great Britain
c) Switzerland
Which of the following is a well-known British food?
a) cakes and sweets
b) chicken
c) sandwich
d) fish and chips
d) fish and chips
It is celebrated on December 25. People give presents to each other.
Christmas
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Which word best fits the blank: The detective worked _______ to solve the mystery.
a) Lazily
b) Carelessly
c) Slowly
d) Industriously
d) Industriously
What is the best and the driest season in Britain?
Spring
Which of these is NOT a variant of the English language?
a) American English
b) Latin English
c) Australian English
d) British English
b) Latin English
How many theatres are there in London?
a) 50
b) more than 100
c) over 200
d) 250
c) over 200
What is the traditional Christmas meal in Britain?
Roast turkey and pudding
Which word is a synonym for "gregarious"?
a) lazy
b) shy
c) sociable
d) angry
a) lazy
What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?
Affect is a verb; effect is a noun
Which of the following words is an example of an irregular verb?
a) Go
b) Walk
c) Talk
d) Jump
a) Go
The character of this novel is a young man who retains his youth, while his portrait ages. What is his name?
Dorian Gray
What is the nickname of the British flag?
Union Jack
What is the antonym of "benign"?
a) Malevolent
b) Gentle
c) Innocuous
d) Kind
a) Malevolent
This poet was called "The swan of Avon"
William Shakespeare
What does the phrase "to spill the beans" mean?
To reveal a secret
Viking Centre is in…
a) London
b) Belfast
c) York
d) Glasgow
c) York