Traditions and holidays in Russia and English-speaking countries
Список вопросов теста
Вопрос 1
How do Russian people traditionally mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring?
Варианты ответов
- They burn straw scarecrows of winter on bonfires and eat pancakes.
- They decorate their houses and New Year trees.
- They congratulate war veterans and give them flowers.
- They buy presents for their relatives and put them under the tree.
Вопрос 2
What do Russian people usually do on Victory Day?
Варианты ответов
- They put flowers at the tombs of the soldiers, who were killed during the war.
- They congratulate war veterans and give them flowers.
- They gather together and go to the place where a groundhog lives.
- They give and receive presents such as Easter eggs, hot cross buns, springtime flowers and so on.
Вопрос 3
Complete the sentence!
One of the traditions in the UK is _____________ in the Tower of London.
Варианты ответов
- keeping black ravens
- keeping white pigeons
- feeding white swans
- feeding noisy seagulls
Вопрос 4
Complete the sentence!
On New Year’s Day people usually _________, _________ and _________.
Варианты ответов
- set off fireworks
- exchange presents
- exchange good wishes
- dress up as witches or ghosts
- congratulate war veterans
Вопрос 5
Choose the correct statements!
Варианты ответов
- A guest in Russia should always be welcomed with the symbol of life-giving food - pancakes and sugar.
- There are lots of traditional ceremonies in the UK such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or Trooping the Colour.
- The old tradition of hospitality to strangers is still very strong in the USA.
- The British have sentimental love for new and modern things.
- There is a tradition in the USA of getting along with the neighbours and helping one another.
Вопрос 6
Look at the picture and complete the sentence!
The legend says that until ravens are in the Tower, Britain will be powerful and London ______________________ the country.
Type five space-separated words!
Вопрос 7
Look at the picture and complete the sentences!
"On Groundhog Day people gather together and go to the place where a groundhog lives. They believe that the groundhog ________________ for the following six weeks."
Type four space-separated words!
Вопрос 8
Make up the sentence!
Варианты ответов
- You can meet an American,
- talk to him
- for a few minutes
- and soon
- you will be invited for dinner.
Вопрос 9
Make up the sentence!
Варианты ответов
- When a bride and groom are ready
- to go to the church, the oldest
- member in their family takes a religious
- icon from the wall, crosses them both
- with this icon, blesses their union
- and wishes them a happy marriage.
Вопрос 10
Complete the sentence!
Halloween is celebrated in the UK and in the USA on the _______________.
Варианты ответов
- 31st of October
- 31st of November
- 31st of December
- 31st of September


