The Weak Link

Dear students.
Welcome to our game “The Weak Link”.
I am sure you like to watch this game on TV and know its rules. But I have changed them a little. The weak link won’t be chosen by the members of the team, it will be chosen by our judges. I want this game to be fair. The theme of the game is “English - Speaking Countries”. Our rounds will be English and Russian in turn. Talking part in the game are tenth-and eleventh-form students. Let them introduce themselves.
Участники игры представляют себя.
Let’s begin the first round. After each round the weakest link will leave our game. Answer my question, please

The First Round
The United Kingdom

What kind of state in the United Kingdom?
a democratic
a parliamentary monarchy
a constitutional monarchy
What does the word “Albion”, the poetic name of Great Britain, mean?
White
Red
Blue
What is the national emblem of England?
a rose
a thistle
a daffodil
What is the national emblem of Scotland?
a rose
a thistle
a daffodil
What is the national emblem of Wales?
a rose
a thistle
a daffodil
The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom
What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland?
a rose
a shamrock and a red hand
a thistle
What is the capital of England?
London
Moscow
Canberra
What is the capital of Scotland?
Canberra
Edinburgh
St.Petersburg
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Moscow
Belfast
London
What is the capital of Wales?
St.Petersburg
Cardiff
Edinburgh

What is the nickname of the flag of the UK?
Flag
Government Flag
Union Jack
What is the name of the London residence of Queen Elisabeth II?
Palace
Buckingham Palace
Big Ben
What is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the UK?
No. 10, Downing St
Big Ben
Parliament
Who is the architect of the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren
Jack London
Mark Twain
What is the nickname of London’s Underground?
The Tube
Underground
Unnamed
The United Kingdom

What was the first name of London?
Llyn – Dyn
London
Edinburgh
What is the largest museum in London?
The British Museum
The London Museum
The Scotland Museum
Who was the first woman Prime Minister in the UK?
Margaret Thatcher
Vladimir Putin
Dmitry Medvedev
What is the name of the first Queen of the UK?
Victoria
Elisabeth
Ekaterina
What is the biggest city in Scotland?
Glasgow
Edinburgh
London
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What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
Ben Nevis
Snowdon
What is the highest mountain in Wales?
Ben Nevis
Snowdon
What is the traditional male costume in Scotland?
The kilt
The short
The socks
What is another name of the Houses of Parliament?
Palace of Westminster
The British Parliament
How many towers does the Tower of London consist of?
15
10
13
The United Kingdom

The Second Round
The United Kingdom

На какой реке находится Лондон?
Назовите самые большие часы в мире.
Какой праздник отмечают в Великобритании 31 октября?
Какой театр основал Шекспир и другие актеры?
Кому установлен памятник в центре Трафальгарской площади?
Какой университет является старейшим в Великобритании?
Назовите старинную крепость в Лондоне, которая была дворцом, затем тюрьмой, в настоящее время является музеем.
Кто написал «Книгу Джунглей»?
Когда британцы отмечают день Гая Фокса?
Назовите самый широко распространенный музыкальный инструмент в Шотландии.
Назовите предместье Лондона, где ежегодно проводятся соревнования по теннису.
Какой цветок является символом мира в Великобритании?
Назовите главный законодательный орган в Великобритании.
Назовите английского писателя, известного своими книгами о Винни - Пухе.
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The Third Round
What Have You Learned About America?

Who discovered America?
Admiral Nelson
Captain James Cook
Christopher Columbus
Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Ronald Wilson
What is the national symbol of the USA?
Disneyland
A red rose
The bald eagle
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Los Angeles
New York
Washington
Where is the Statue of Liberty situated?
In New Orleans
In Chicago
In New York
What Have You Learned About America?

How many stripes does the American flag have?
20
17
13
When do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
July, 4
July, 14
July, 24
What is the national sport in America?
Football
Hockey
Baseball
What is the oldest public building in Washington?
Empire State Building
The Capitol
The White House
Where are laws made in the USA?
Monticello
Hearst Castle
The Capitol
What Have You Learned About America?

In which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated?
September
October
November
What is the capital of Georgia?
Salt Lake City
Atlanta
Frankfort
What is the tallest building in the world?
Mormon Temple
Lincoln Memorial
The Sears Tower
On what river is Washington situated?
Missouri
Alabama
The Potomac River
What was the first capital of the USA?
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
What Have You Learned About America?

What is the nickname of the US government?
Uncle Ben
Uncle Sam
Uncle Ted
On which ship did the Pilgrim Fathers sale to America?
The Pioneer
The Peace
The Mayflower
What is the biggest state of the USA?
Oklahoma
Indiana
Alaska
What Have You Learned About America?

The Fourth Round
What Have You Learned About America?

В каком городе расположен Голливуд?
Какая страна подарила Америке статую свободы?
Какой университет был в Америке первым?
Где расположено самое высокое здание в мире?
Сколько штатов в Америке?
Какая самая длинная река в Америке?
Назовите самый большой город в США.
Как называют флаг США?
Сколько членов в Палате представителей США?
Сколько сенаторов в Сенате?
Кого считают «отцом американской литературы»?
Кто является создателем современного детективного рассказа?
Кто написал «Американскую трагедию»?
Кто известен в Европе как американский Вальтер Скотт?
Назовите литературный псевдоним известного писателя Вильяма Сиднея Портера.
What Have You Learned About America?

The Fifth Round
English-Speaking Countries

How large is the population of Australia?
About 16 million people
About 17 million people
About 18 million people
What is the longest river in Australia?
The Murchison
The Murray
The Darling
What is the largest lake in Australia?
L. Torrens
L. Eyre
What is the largest city in Australia?
Birdsville
Sydney
Canberra
What is the capital of Australia?
Birdsville
Sydney
Canberra
English-Speaking Countries

What was the first capital of Australia?
Melboure
Canberra
Portland
What is the official language of Australia?
French
English
German
How big is the territory of Australia?
About 8 million square kilometers
About 9 million square kilometers
About 10 million square kilometers
What are Australians national colours?
Green and gold
Green and blue
Green and red
What is the best-loved animal in Australia?
The Emu
The Koala
The Echidna
English-Speaking Countries

What animals can be seen on Australia’s coat of arms?
The Kangaroo and the Emu
The Koala and the Emu
The Kangaroo and the Echidna
What domestic animal outnumbers people in Australia?
The sheep
The cow
The horse
Who discovered Australia?
Amerigo Vespucci
Captain James Cook
Christopher Columbus
When do people celebrate the New Year in Australia?
In the middle of autumn
In the middle of winter
In the middle of summer
What animal nearly ruined Australia?
The wolf
The fox
The rabbit
English-Speaking Countries

What was the name of the Australian continent when Cook explored its eastern coast?
New World
New England
New Molland
Who discovered Tasmania?
Captain James Cook
Captain Abel Tasman
Amerigo Vespucci
What is the national anthem of Australia?
Advance Australia Fair
Union Jack
The Capitol
What is the capital of Tasmania?
Hobart
Smitton
Devonport
English-Speaking Countries

The Sixth Round
English-Speaking Countries

Назовите столицу Новой Зеландии.
Назовите столицу Канады.
Какая денежная единица используется в Новой Зеландии?
Назовите национальную эмблему Новой Зеландии.
Назовите национальный символ Канады.
Назовите самый большой город Новой Зеландии.
Какая австралийская птица не умеет петь, но смеется как человек?
Как называется национальный гимн Канады?
Какой самый большой остров Канады?
English-Speaking Countries

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