WELCOME TO THE UK

Introduction

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How many countries are at the British Isles?

Are Great Britain and England the same thing?

Why do Scottish men wear skirts?

Who built Stonehenge?

 

Let's try to find answers for all these questions and learn more about the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Task

Answer the following questions (please, write on a paper and use full sentences):

1. What is the longest river in the UK?

2. What is the flag of the UK called?

3. What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

4. Which English King had six wives?

5. In which town is Hyde Park?

6. What is the capital of Scotland?

7. What do they celebrate in Britain on 5th November?

8. When do the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

9. Whose statue is on Trafalgar Square in London?

10. Which is the symbol of Scotland?

11. What is a kilt? Do all kilts have the same pattern?

 

THE FIVES:

1. Name five typically British sports and the venues where they are played.

2. Name five typically British dishes and the two most important ingredients of each.

3. Name five famous Britons, and explain briefly why are they famous.

 

TRUE OR FALSE?

(If a sentence is false, correct it)

1.The British Isles and the United Kingdom are synonyms.

2.Ireland is part of the British Isles.

3.Great Britain consists of Scotland, England and Wales.

4.The UK government looks after Scotland's domestic affairs.

5.The Republic of Ireland is an independent country.

6.Wales has the highest mountains in the British Isles

7. According to modern historians, Stonehenge was build by Merlin the wizard.

8. English is the only official language in the UK.

 

 

Process

Evaluation

You will get 1 point per right answer, and 1 extra point if you mention with each questions the website in the "Process" section where you found the answer.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You did it!

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