Країнознавча вікторина 10- 11 клас
10 клас
І. Awareness Quiz on the USA
1. How many states does the USA consist of?
2. What river is Washington situated on?
4. Which tower rises above the Parliament
Building in Ottawa?
5. Which museum in Ottawa illustrates the cultures of Eskimos and Indians?
6. Which May Festival is Ottawa world famous for?
7. The Queen of what country presents Ottawa with flowers?
8. In what town does 9-day winter festival Winderhide take place?
9. In what province is the Niagara Falls situated?
10. Which syrup is Canada famous for?
Keys: la; 2a; 3b; 4c; 5c; 6a; 7b; 8a; 9b; lOa.
3 . What places of interest in Washington are connected with the names of three Presidents?
4. In what state is Hollywood situated?
5. Who are the natives of the USA?
6. Who of the US Presidents was called "Honest Abe"?
7 Where does the biggest Christmas Tree of America usually stand?
8. Where from are the American spaceships launched into orbit?
9 . Which holiday is called "the birthday of a nation"?
10. What is the name of the King of rock-n-roll?
(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
. Who of the presidents fought for the abolition of slavery in the USA?
. What river is New York situated on?
What is the world's tallest stone structure situated in Washington?
Which kind of sport is a typical American invention?
5. Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth
Thursday of November?
6. Who of the musicians played the trumpet in jazz?
7. Who of the American scientists invented the telephone?
8. Who of the American writers wrote books under the name of Mark Twain?
9. Which street in New York is called the home of theaters?
10. What is the traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day?
Keys:la; 2c; 3a; 4b; 5c; 6b; 7a; 8b; 9b; 10 c.
11 Kлac
A. Awareness Quiz on Australia
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?
2. What flightless bird lives in Australia?
3. Which representative of Australian fauna
doesn't use eyes and ears under water?
4. Which Australian animals are born the size
of a large bean and then grow taller than
a man?
5. Which of the Australian kangaroos are the largest?
6. What animals often attack sheep and are dangerous for people?
7. Which animal is considered to be the king of Australian animals?
8. Which of the Australian animals sleeps during the day?
9. Which Australian bird is famous for its mocking laugh?
10. Which marsupial looks like an enormous rat?
Keys: Ib; 2b; 3a; 4c; 5c; 6a; 7c; 8b; 9a; lOc.
C. Awareness Quiz on New Zealand
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. Which of the islands in New Zealand is the most popular?
2. What reptiles do not live in New Zealand?
3. Which bird is apteryx in New Zealand?
4. What is the nickname of New Zealanders?
5. What was the first capital of New Zealand?
6. What are the two official languages in New Zealand?
7. How are Maori people characterized?
8. Whom is the Queen of England represented by in New Zealand?
9. What is the political structure of New Zealand?
10. When do children begin to go to school in New Zealand?
Keys: la; 2b; 3a; 4b; 5c; 6b; 7a; 8c; 9a; lOc.
E. Awareness Quiz on Canada
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. What country does Canada border on in the North?
2. Which is the largest province in Canada?
3. Which agricultural product grown in Canada is world famous?