Конкурс знавців англійської мови "The Smartest"

Конкурс знавців англійської мови „The Smartest” („Найрозумніший”)

The Rules of the Game The game consists of three rounds. After the first one there will stay only six of you. In the second round you should answer the questions of 6 different categories of knowledge. Only three of you – the best, the cleverest ones – will continue the struggle in the final. I wish you good luck!

The Main Part of the Contest Dear friends! You are welcome to the intellectual English contest. Our aim is to check your knowledge and to widen your outlook. Today we’ll choose the smartest of our lyceum. Meet our participants:... For our competition you need only your knowledge of English, a pen and a sheet of paper. It’s high time to state our game.

Round I In this round each of you will answer 10 questions choosing one of the 4 presented answers. One right answer brings you 1 point.

Results (Round I) So, 6 persons who will take part in the next round are:… Your applauds, please! We have to chose the order of your answers. So, your task is to mach the pairs. For example, 4 countries and 4 capitals. The quicker – the better. If you are ready raise your hand, please.

Match the Pairs London Australia Washington Great Britain Canberra Canada Ottawa The USA

Right Variants London Great Britain Washington The USA Canberra Australia Ottawa Canada

Round II Dear participants, in this round each of you will answer the questions of 1 category of knowledge. Everyone should pick out the category and answer the following questions. You will have 1 minute. The right answer brings you 2 points. The three players who will have the best results will enter the final.

Categories Geography Sports Literature Secret Common Knowledge Culture

Geography Where is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland situated? How many states do the USA consist of? What is the City? Where is London situated? What is Great Britain washed by? What is the longest river in the UK? What is the highest mountain in the UK? What islands form the group of the British Isles? What is the USA washed by? What is the largest city in the USA?

Literature Whose real name was Samuel Langhome Clemens? What American writer was from California? What are two of Mark Twain’s masterpieces? Which two American writers never finished school? Where was William Shakespeare born? What novel did Charles Dickens publish in 1837? When was Robert Burns born? Who is the author of “The Picture of Dorian Gray”? When did Robert Burns start writing poems? Who was the founder of the theatre “The Globe”?

Culture What American artist and film producer is famous for his animated cartoons? What is Buckingham Palace? When do Americans celebrate Christmas? When is the Independence Day in the USA? Who invented jeans? Who invented the telegraph? What old town is situated on the river Cam? What is the symbol of good luck in Britain? What is the symbol of England? What is the national emblem of Ireland?

Common Knowledge In which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated? What is the tallest building in the world? The Statue of Liberty was a gift from ____? What was the first university of America? Who built the first car? What did Wright brothers invent? Who was called “The King” of rock’n’roll? Who was known as the “King of Jazz”? Who wrote the most widely read autobiography in the world? Who was one of the owners of the Globe Theatre?

Sports What is the national sport in America? What is the game played with a white round ball called? What game is played with a bat and a small white ball? Which football player runs with the ball? What game is played with large orange ball? What is the world’s greatest sport games? What is the Olympic emblem? When and where did the original Olympic Games begin? When and where were the first modern Olympic Games held? When and where had the Winter Olympic Games being held?

Secret В якому часі дія відбувалась у минулому і результатом пов’язана з теперішнім? Як називаються дієслова can, must, may? З якої граматичною категорією пов’язані слова more, the most? Скільки часів в англійській мові? Що є показником інфінітива в англійській мові? Як по – іншому називають часи групи Indefinite? Що значить третя форма для правильних дієслів? На які питання можна дати відповідь „так” чи „ні”? Допоміжне дієслово часів групи Continuous? Скільки букв в англійському алфавіті?

Results (Round ІІ) 3 participants who will take part in the final are … your applauds, please. You have to choose your special category So, here is a coded word you have to know it, using the table. The quicker – the better. If you are ready, raise your hand, please.

9 y z 8 v w x 7 s t u 6 p q r 5 m n o 4 j k l 3 g h i 2 d e f 1 a b c Month – 16634

9 y z 8 v w x 7 s t u 6 p q r 5 m n o 4 j k l 3 g h i 2 d e f 1 a b c Month – 16634 (April)

9 y z 8 v w x 7 s t u 6 p q r 5 m n o 4 j k l 3 g h i 2 d e f 1 a b c Season - 766353

9 y z 8 v w x 7 s t u 6 p q r 5 m n o 4 j k l 3 g h i 2 d e f 1 a b c Season – 766353 (Spring)

Round ІІІ In this round you will answer the questions of your category. Right answer brings you 2 points. If you answer the question of your opponents you’ll get 3 points. You have to choose the color of your special category.

Special Topics America (red) The United Kingdom (green) English-speaking countries (blue)

30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Remember your numbers(you have 10 seconds)

30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

America (red) 1. Who discovered America? 2. Who was the first president of the USA? 6. What is the national symbol of America? 10. What is the capital of the USA? 14. Where is the Statue of Liberty? 18. How many stripes has the American flag got? 19. Where is the highest building in the world? 26. When do Americans celebrated Independence Day? 28. What is the national sport in America? 30. Who was the first man on the moon?

The United Kingdom (green) 4. What is the official name of the UK? 7. What parts does the UK consist of? 9. At what age may citizens vote in Britain? 11. What is the Scotland’s national emblem? 16. When was the name of Great Britain first used? 17. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? 21. What is the national emblem of Wales? 24. Where is London situated? 25. What is the name of the Sovereign’s residence in London? 29. What are the greatest English universities?

English-speaking countries (blue) 3. What is the major language spoken in Ireland? 5. What is the official language of Ireland? 8. What are the colors of the Irish flag? 12. Canada has 2 official languages. What are they? 13. What is the national symbol of Canada? 15. What is the capital of Australia? 20. What is the largest city of Australia? 22. What is one of Australia’s most famous and best – loved animals? 23. Australia is a peninsula, a city or an island continent? 27. What currency is used in New Zealand?

Summing-up! The smartest pupil of our lyceum is ...! Our congratulations!!!!!!

The Game is over! 