Тест. Країнознавча вікторина "The USA, Australia and Canada"

Країнознавча вікторина  10- 11 клас

10 клас

І.    Awareness Quiz on the USA

1.   How many states does the USA consist of?

1.    Green Tower.
2.   Victoria Tower.
3.    Peace Tower.

1.    The Museum of Nature.
2.   Laurier House.
3.    The Museum of Civilization.

1.   Tulip Festival.
2.   Art Festival.
3.   Music Festival.

1.   Great Britain.
2.   The Netherlands.
3.   Nepal.

1.    Ottawa.
2.   Toronto.
3.    Montreal.

9. In what province is the Niagara Falls situated?

1.    Newfoundland.
2.   Ontario.
3.    Nova Scotia.

10. Which syrup is Canada famous for?

1.    Maple.
2.   Cranberry.
3.    Lemon.

Keys: la; 2a; 3b; 4c; 5c; 6a; 7b; 8a; 9b; lOa.

4.    In what state is Hollywood situated?

5.    Who are the natives of the USA?

(eys: 1. 50 States; 2. The Potomac River; . Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, efferson Memorial; 4. California; 5. Indians; . Lincoln; 7. Time Square in New York; 8. Cape Canaveral; 9. Independence Day; 10. Elvis 'resley.

!.  Multiple Choice Test on the USA

1.   Lincoln.
2.   Jefferson.
3.   Washington.

.   What river is New York situated on?

1.   The Mississippi.
2.   The Potomac.
3.   The Hudson.

What is the world's tallest stone structure situated in Washington?

1.   Washington Monument.
2.   Lincoln Memorial.
3.   Palace of Justice.

Which kind of sport is a typical American invention?

1.   Tennis.
2.   Baseball.

1. Golf.

1.    Halloween.
2.   Independence day.
3.    Thanksgiving Day.

1.   Wellington.
2.   Armstrong.
3.   Presley.

1.   A. Bell.
2.   H. Ford.
3.   M. King.

1.   Jack London.
2.   Samuel Clemens.
3.   John Grisham.

1.   The 5th Avenue.
2.   Broadway.
3.   Fleet Street.

1.    Fish.
2.   Pudding.
3.    Turkey.

Keys:la; 2c; 3a; 4b; 5c; 6b; 7a; 8b; 9b; 10 c.

11 Kлac

A.  Awareness Quiz on Australia

1.   What is the official name of the country?
2.   Who are the natives of Australia?
3.   What is the capital of Australia?
4. What animals are depicted on the Austral­ian coat of arms?
5.   Which tree-loving animal lives in Australia?
6.   Who discovered Australia?
7.   Who is at the head of the country?
8.   What is the longest river in Australia?
9.   What are the largest deserts in Australia?
10. What city hosted the 2002 Summer Olym­pic Games?

Keys:   1.   The   Commonwealth  of Australia; 2. Aborigines; 3. Canberra; 4. Kangaroo and

emu; 5. Koala; 6. James Cook; 7. The Queen of Great Britain; 8. The Darling; 9. Great Sandy and Great Victoria; 10. Sydney.

B. Multiple Choice Test on Australian Fauna

1. What animals eat eucalyptus leaves?

1.    Dingo.
2.   Koala.
3.    Possums.

2. What flightless bird lives in Australia?

1.    Parrot.
2.   Emu.
3.    Eagle.

1.    Platypus.
2.   Fish.
3.    Ducks.

1.    Emu.
2.   Koala.
3.    Kangaroo.

1.    Brown and grey.
2.   Red and yellow.
3.    Green and red.

1.    Wild dog dingo.
2.   Ostrich.
3.    Platypus.

1.    Platypus.
2.   Dingo.
3.    Kangaroo.

1.    Emu.
2.   Koala.
3.    Wallaroos.

1.    Borkaburra.
2.   Wombat.
3.    Parrot.

1.   Bat.
2.   Ostrich.
3.   Wombat.

Keys: Ib; 2b; 3a; 4c; 5c; 6a; 7c; 8b; 9a; lOc.

C. Awareness Quiz on New Zealand

1.   Who is at the head of the country?
2.   What is the capital of New Zealand?
3.   Who are the natives of New Zealand?
4.   What is the symbol of New Zealand?

5.   Who discovered New Zealand?
6.   What is the pride of every New Zealander?
7. Which city in New Zealand is called "gar­den city"?
8.   How do New Zealanders call themselves?
9. What 2 big islands does New Zealand con­sist of?
10. Of what fruit is New Zealand the world's
    largest producer?

Keys: 1. Queen of Great Britain; 2. Wellington; 3. Maori people; 4. Kiwi; 5. James Cook; 6. Gar­den; 7. Christchurch; 8. Kiwi; 9. North Island and South Island; 10. Kiwi fruit.

D.  Multiple Choice Test on New Zealand

1.    North Island.
2.   Stuart Island.
3.    South Island.

2. What reptiles do not live in New Zealand?

1.   Bears.
2.   Snakes.
3.   Wolves.

3. Which bird is apteryx in New Zealand?

1.   Kiwi.
2.   Kakado parrot.
3.   Weka.

4. What is the nickname of New Zealanders?

1.    Maori.
2.   Kiwi.
3.    Islanders.

5. What was the first capital of New Zealand?

1.   Wellington.
2.   Dunedin.
3.   Auckland.

1.    English and French.
2.   English and Maori.
3.    English and German.

7. How are Maori people characterized?

1.    Warlike.
2.   Peaceful.
3.    Indifferent.

1.    Prince.
2.   Her Minister.
3.    Governor General.

1.    Constitutional Monarchy.
2.   Parliamentary Republic.
3.    Socialist State.

1.   At the age of 7.
2.   At the age of 6.
3.   At the age of 5.

Keys: la; 2b; 3a; 4b; 5c; 6b; 7a; 8c; 9a; lOc.

E. Awareness Quiz on Canada

1.   How many provinces are there in Canada?
2.   What is the capital of Canada?
3.   What is the symbol of Canada?
4.   Who are the natives of Canada?

1. What foreign languages do people speak in Canada?

5.   What world's wonder is situated in Canada?

2. In what Canadian city did the Winter Olym­pic Games take place once?

6.   What sport is extremely popular in Canada?
7.   Who is at the head of the country?

3. What province is called "the Seat of French Culture"?

Keys: 1. 10; 2. Ottawa; 3. Maple leaf; 4. Eski­mos, Indians; 5. French and English; 6. The Niagara Falls; 7. Montreal; 8. Hockey; 9. The Queen of Britain; 10. Quebec.

F. Multiple Choice Test on Canada

1.   The USA.
2.   Russia,
3.   Finland.

2. Which is the largest province in Canada?

1.    Quebec.
2.   Prince Edward.
3.    Ontario.

1.   Flax.
2.   Wheat.
3.   Potato.