Quiz. Russia and English-Speaking Countries

Quiz. Russia and English-Speaking Countries.

1) Label the maps.

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2) What is the poetic name of Russia?________________________________________________

3) What is the official name of America? ______________________________________________

4) What is the official name of Great Britain?___________________________________________

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5) What is unofficial name of Australia?_______________________________________________

6) Write down the capitals of the countries.

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7) When did Columbus discover America?__________________________________

8) When was Moscow founded?___________________________________________

9) How many parts does the UK consist of? Name them. _________________________________

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10) What are the official languages of Canada? ________________________________________

11) Who are the indigenous people of New Zealand? ___________________________________

12) Write down the animal symbols for the countries.

Russia - ___________________________________

The USA - __________________________________

Canada -___________________________________

Australia - _________________________________

New Zealand - ______________________________

13) Match the countries and their floral symbols.

1. England a) maple

2. Scotland b) red rose

3. Wales c) birch ( chamomile)

4. Northern Ireland d) thistle

5. Russia e) leak ( daffodil)

6. Australia f) shamrock

7. Canada g) acacia

14) Where are these tourist attractions located?

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15) Match the countries and their popular sports.

1.Canada a) surfing

2. Russia b) football

3. The USA c) rugby

4. Australia d) baseball

6. New Zealand e) figure skating

7. Great Britain f) hockey

16) Match the countries and their holidays.

1. The USA a) Victory Day

2. Russia b) Thanksgiving Day

3. England c) St George’s Day

4. Scotland d) St Patrick’s Day

5. Wales e) St Andrew’s Day

6. Northern Ireland f) St David’s Day

17) Where are these famous people from?

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KEYS:

1) 1 – Russia, 2 – Great Britain, 3 – Canada, 4 – The USA, 5 – New Zealand, 6 – Australia

2) Rus

3) The United States of America

4) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

5) Lucky Country or “OZ”

6) 1 – Wellington, 2- Canberra, 3- Moscow, 4 – Washington, D.C. 5- Ottawa, 6 – London

7) 1492

8) 1147

9) 4 parts, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.

10) English and French.

11) Maori

12) Russia – bear, The USA – bald eagle, Canada –beaver, Australia – kangaroo, New Zealand – kiwi

13) 1- b, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – f, 5 – c, 6 – g, 7 – a.

14) 1 – England, 2 – Australia, 3 – Scotland, 4 – Russia, 5 – The USA, 6 – Australia, 7 – Russia

15) 1 – f, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4- a, 5 – c, 6 – b.

16) 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – c, 4 – e, 5 – f, 6 – d.

17) 1 – the USA, 2 – Russia, 3 – Canada, 4 – Great Britain, 5 – Great Britain, 6 – Russia.