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Ewa Decker

Konkurs 2018 odpowiedzi

  1. THE  UNITED KINGDOM
  2. What countries  is the UK made of? England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It was formed in 1801. The  name was adopted in 1927.
  3. What is the capital of the UK? London. With over 8 million inhabitants, it is the biggest city in Britain and one of the biggest in Europe after Istanbul and Moscow.
  4. What is the name of the national flag of the UK? The Union Jack. The name emphasises the nature of the UK as a union of nations. It is a combination of the cross of St. George, the cross of St. Andrew, and the cross of St. Patrick. The flag is also known by another  less common term, the Union flag.
  5. What are the colours of the Union Jack? Red, white and blue. It is a combination of the cross of St. George, the cross of St. Andrew, and the cross of St. Patrick.
  6. How does the British national anthem begin? God Save the Queen. It is originated in a patriotic song which became the National Anthem at the beginning of the 19th century. The words and tune are anonymous. The British National Anthem represents the whole of the UK.
  7. What family of languages does English language belong to? West Germanic. West Germanic is a branch of  Germanic; and Germanic is a branch of the Indo-European language family.
  8. What is the official currency in the UK? The pound sterling. Commonly known as the pound, it is subdivided into 100 pence. The currency code for pounds is GBP,  the currency symbol is £.
  9. Who in the UK is said  reign but not rule ? The Monarch. The Queen is the official Head of State. In fact, her political role is rather symbolic.  Instead she performs a very important ceremonial role. The Queen opens Parliament; approves the appointment of the Prime Minister; gives the Royal Assent to bills; gives honours such as peerages, knighthoods and medals.
  10. Who is the head of English Church? The Monarch. The religious head of the Church is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
  11. What are the two main political parties in the UK? The Labour Party and the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party,   right of centre, supports traditional British values and institutions. The Labour Party, left of centre, promotes extensive social services, traditional ties with trade unions, and a heavy governmental role in society.
  12. What  is the British Government called by the media? Whitehall. It was named after the central London street along which a number of Government Departments  are located.
  13. GEOGRAPHY – QUESTIONS
  14. What  climate does Great Britain enjoy? Temperate maritime climate. There are relatively cool summers, and not particularly cold winters. The weather is influenced by close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean,  northern latitude, and the warming waters from the Gulf Stream.
  15. What the bodies of water is Great Britain surrounded by? The North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea and the English Channel. During the last Ice Age, Great Britain was attached to mainland Europe. When the last Ice Age melted away, new bodies of water were formed including the English Channel and the Irish Sea. Britain and Ireland became islands.
  16. What is the busiest airport in the UK?  London Heathrow Airport. It is followed by London Gatwick, Manchester, London Stansted. Heathrow is the busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic, and the third busiest in the world.
  17. What countries in Europe still drive on the left site of the road? Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and the UK. Some historians believe that ancient travellers rode horseback on the left side of the road. Since most people are right-handed, they could hold their reins with their left hand keeping their right hand free. In case of emergency, they could defend themselves with a sword holding in the right hand. It is said, that Napoleon, who was left-handed, introduced right-handed riding in the European countries he conquered. However, island nations continued to drive on the left.
  18. What is the name for the largest island of the UK? Britannia. When in AD 43 the Romans conquered most of the island, they named it Britannia. The term derived from the Greek word Prettanike which referred to a collection of islands. The Romans Latinised that name, and gave the female personification to it. They called the larger island Britannia Magna (Great Britain), and the smaller one (Ireland) – Hibernia - winter. Britannia was depicted as a helmeted woman with shield and trident.
  19. What is the longest river in the UK? The River Severn. It is 354 km (220 miles) long. It runs through England and Wales.
  20. What is the highest peak in the UK? Ben Nevis. It is rising to 1,343.8 m (4,406 ft), and is situated in the Grampian Mountains of western Scotland.
  21. What is the largest lake in Britain? Loch Lomond. It is the largest lake in Britain by area. Loch Ness is the most voluminous.
  22. How are lakes called in Scotland? Lochs. The only exception is the Lake of Menteith and one or two man-made lakes.
  23. What is the nickname of Loch Ness monster?  Nessie. It is reputedly a large animal that inhabits Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. Its existence has been suggested; but has never been proved, or documented by scientists.
  24. What is another name for the Channel Tunnel? Eurotunnel. The Channel Tunnel consists of 3 interconnected tubes: one rail track each way, plus one service tunnel. Train services carry passengers, freight and vehicles between Folkestone, England and Coquelles, France.
  25. ENGLAND
  26. What is the capital of England? London. It is the capital of England and the UK.  Found  by  the Romans on the River Thames nearly two thousand years ago, it is now the biggest city in Britain and one of the biggest in Europe.
  27. What is officially established church In England? The Anglican Church. The process of creating the Church of England was started by Henry VIII. In 1534, after the Pope`s refusal of granting an annulment to his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, Henry passed two important acts. The first, Act of Succession vested the succession of the English Crown in the children of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. The second, Act of Supremacy  recognised the King as the only supreme head of the Church of England.
  28. Who is the patron Saint of England? St. George. He was a soldier in the Roman army, later venerated as a Christian martyr.
  29. When is Saint George`s Day? 23rd  March. In England it  is the feast day, though it is not an official national holiday.
  30. What is the traditional English food? Fish and chips. Regarded as the most iconic British meal, fish and chips is not normally cooked at home. English people usually buy the dish at fish and chips shops, called  chippie . It is eaten on premises or as a take away.
  31. SCOTLAND
  32. What is the capital of Scotland? Edinburg. It is the second most populous city in Scotland after Glasgow. It was built, like Rome, on seven hills.
  33. Who is the patron Saint of Scotland? St. Andrew. He was a Galilean fisherman, who worked in the Black Sea. When he met Jesus Christ, he became one of his disciples together with his brother, Simon Peter.
  34. When is Saint Andrew`s Day? 30th  November. In Scotland, like in many countries with Scottish emigrants, St Andrew's Day is celebrated with traditional Scottish music, food, dancing and fireworks. It is a bank holiday in Scotland.
  35. What is the Scottish national flower? Thistle. Prickly-leaved purple flower was first used as a symbol of defence in the 15th  century.
  36. What is the symbol on  flag of Scotland? A white X-shaped cross on a blue field. The flag of Scotland is known as Saint Andrew's Cross or the Saltire. The colours on the Scottish flag represent: white-peace and honesty; blue-vigilance, truth and loyalty.
  37. What is the official Church in Scotland? Presbyterian Church. Informally known as the Kirk, it is the national church of Scotland, but not under the control of the state. During the Reformation era the church broke with Rome and reformed its doctrines based on Calvin`s principles.
  38. What is the largest city in Scotland? Glasgow. Situated on the River Clyde, it is the fourth largest city in the UK after London, Birmingham and Leeds. Inhabitants of the city are referred to as Glaswegians.
  39. WALES
  40. What is the capital of Wales? Cardiff. The city has been the capital of Wales since 1955. Cardiff is crossed by three rivers; the Ely, the Taff and the Rhymney.  Both the Taff and Ely flow into Cardiff Bay creating an artificial lake.
  41. Who is the patron Saint of Wales? St. David. He was a sixth  century missionary bishop and the founder of many monasteries.
  42. When is Saint David`s Day? 1st  March. People with Welsh connection celebrate the life of their patron. Children wear traditional costumes, adults pin daffodils or leeks to their clothes.
  43. NORTHERN IRELAND
  44. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? Belfast. It became the capital of Northern Ireland  in 1921 when Ireland was partitioned between Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was created.
  45. Who is the patron Saint of Northern Ireland? St. Patrick. When he was a boy, Irish pirates captured him from his home in Britain and  took as a slave to Ireland. He had been living there for 6 years, before he escaped  and came back to his family. When he became a cleric, he returned to Ireland where he served as an ordained bishop. He is known as the Apostle of this country.
  46. When is Saint Patrick`s Day? 17th  March. This is the date of St Patrick`s  death.  Many people wear an item of green clothing that day. Parties serving Irish food and drinks dyed in green are organised.
  47. What languages are spoken in Northern Ireland? Irish and English. Northern Ireland has no official language. Most people speak English habitually. The Irish language, known as Irish Gaelic, is recognised as a minority language in Northern Ireland.
  48. What is the Irish national plant? Shamrock. It is a three-leaved plant similar to clover. St. Patrick used it in his sermons to clarify the existence of the Trinity. He explained how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could exist  together in the same entity.
  49. LONDON
  50. On what river is London situated? The River Thames. It is the longest river in England and the second longest in the UK after the River Severn.  
  51. What is the name of  the old building where the coronations of English  monarchs have been held? Westminster Abbey.  The Collegiate Church of St Peter is a large, mainly Gothic church situated in the City of Westminster. Apart from royal coronation place,  it  serves as the burial ground for numerous sovereigns,  politicians and artists.  Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton and David Livingstone were buried there .
  52. What is the name of the London`s  residency for the queen? The Buckingham Palace. It is one of  only a few working royal  palaces in the world with around 600 rooms, its own post office and police station. When the Royal Standard is flying from the roof, Her Majesty the Queen is in the residence.
  53. What  ceremony takes place in front of Buckingham Palace? Changing of the Guard. It is a ceremony where the Queen’s Guard, worn in their scarlet tunics and characteristic busbies, exchanges duty with the old guard in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. The ceremony takes place at 11:30 from April until the end of July and lasts 45 minutes.
  54. What  flag is flown above the Buckingham Palace when the Queen is in The Royal Standard. When the Sovereign is not present, the Union Flag flies instead.
  55. What is the nickname for London`s police? Bobbies - Peelers.  The London police force was created by an act introduced in Parliament by the home secretary, Sir Robert Peel. He gave the police their nicknames: Bobbies comes from Bob, and  Peelers comes from Peeler.
  56. What is London underground railway called? The Tube. London’s underground transport system has been called in many ways in the last 150 years, e. g., the Underground, the Metropolitan or Met. The most popular nickname, the Tube, originally referred to just one of its early lines.
  57. What is the name for London`s taxi ? Black cab. Unlike Minicabs, which can only be booked in advance from a licensed minicab office, London's  black cabs can be booked in advance, hailed on the street or picked up from designated taxi ranks. If the yellow TAXI sign at the front is illuminated, the cab is available for hire.
  58. What is the name of London`s modern observation wheel? London Eye. Situated on the south bank of the River Thames, a giant Ferris Wheel serves as the highest viewpoint in London available for the public. It is also called Millennium Wheel.
  59. Where can you find the wax figures of the world famous people? In Madame Tussauds. The museum  was set up in 1835 by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. The most popular figures in the exhibition are royalty and stars.  It has branches in a number of major cities around the world.
  60. LITERATURE
  61. What is the Shakespeare`s birthplace? Stratford-upon-Avon. It  has become destination for the literary minded  visitors since the 18th century. There is a restored 16th century half-timbered  house open to the public.  
  62. In what famous play can be found the following quotation: To be or not to be, that is the question ? Hamlet. The phrase is probably the best-known line in English literature. It is the opening phrase of a soliloquy of William Shakespeare's  best-known, most-imitated, and most-analyzed play. The meaning of this phrase has been given numerous interpretations.
  63. What are the names of two families fighting each other in Romeo and Juliet? Capulets and Montagues. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet came from feuding families. After the  death of romantic lovers the two fighting families  vowed  to stop their feud.
  64. Which romantic poet is described as passionate, unhappy and mysterious? George Gordon Byron. One of the greatest English poets was also one of the most unusual figures in English social life. This is because of his independent and radical ideas, but also because of social scandals he had caused. His best works, including the famous Don Jouan, were written in Italy were he settled after travelling around Europe. He died in 1824 fighting for the independence of Greece.
  65. Who  is the author of Harry Potter books? J.K. Rowling  - a British novelist who got a fame as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. They have become the best-selling book series in history.
  66. What is the title of the first Harry Potter book? Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. It was published in 1997 by Bloomsbury in London after been rejected by 12 publishers.
  67. What is 221B Baker Street famous for? Sherlock Holmes Museum. It is the most well-known literary address where the famous detective was supposed to live.  Sherlock Holmes never actually existed. He is a literary figure invented by the English author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Smart private investigator, Holmes, solved complex criminal cases in 56 short stories and four novels.
  68. What novel describes adventures of a mischievous boy who can fly and never grows up? Peter Pan. He is a character created by Scottish playwright and novelist J.M.Barrie. Peter Pan enjoys his adventurous endless childhood on the Neverland island.
  69. Where did Robin Hood live? In Sherwood Forest. According to the legend, he  was a fallen nobleman  who alongside his band of Merry Men robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.   
  70. KINGS AND QUEENS
  71. How do you call the Queen when you speak to her?  Your Majesty. The form used in the third person is  Her Majesty. Your Royal Highness is the style used to address to some members of royal families.
  72. What  title is given to the eldest son of the monarch? Your Majesty. The form used in the third person is  Her Majesty. Your Royal Highness is the style used to address to some members of royal families.
  73. What is the title of the wife of the Reigning Monarch? Queen Consort. A Queen Consort is a Queen by virtue of her marriage to the King, not in her own right. When William becomes King Regnant in due course, his wife Catherine will become Queen Consort.
  74. What is the name of the Queen of England? Elizabeth II. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was named Elizabeth after her mother, Alexandra after her paternal great-grandmother, and Mary after her paternal grandmother.
  75. Who was called the Widow of the Windsor? Queen Victoria. She loved her husband, Prince Albert, so much that when he suddenly died in 1861, many people feared of her sanity. After her husband`s death, she lived in Windsor castle outside London and very rarely left it.
  76. Which queen used to say: I am married to England?  Elizabeth I. Since the beginning of her reign, Elizabeth was constantly pressed by the Parliament, the Court and well-wishers to choose a husband. She silenced the Parliament saying: I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the Kingdom of England. She was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.  
  77. What was the name of the king who had six wives? Henry VIII. Henry's marital career is probably the thing that he is the most known for. Few people know, he was a glamorous Renaissance Prince who wanted to become the greatest king England ever had. He was  athletic, intelligent, talented and highly educated. He  was a composer and  an accomplished player of many instruments. He spoke foreign languages and wrote songs for his wives. In fact, he was one of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the English throne.
  78. What was the name of the king who gave up the throne for love? Edward VIII. Edward became king of the UK after the death of his father, George V. The King's desire to marry an American  twice-divorced woman, Wallis Simpson, threatened a constitutional crisis, and finally led to his abdication. He ruled only 326 days. He was created Duke of Windsor by his brother and successor, King George VI.
  79. ABBREVIATIONS
  80. What does DIY stand for? Do It Yourself. DIY shops, often called Hardware stores, sell household equipment and products for home improvement, such as: utensils, fasteners, hand tools, keys, locks and chains.
  81. What does SOS stand for? Save Our Souls. It is a Morse procedural signal, easy to transmit and not easily confused with other letters. After SOS was first used by the steamship Arapahoe in 1909; people applied their own meanings to the letters. When radios appeared on ships in 1920s, SOS lost its significance.
  82. What does SIM stand for? Subscriber Identity Module. It is an integrated circuit that  stores the identity of mobile subscriber.
  83. What does CV stand for? Curriculum Vitae. It contains personal information, summary of education and experience, qualifications, employment history and other information of a job seeker.
  84. What does PIN stand for? Personal Identification Number. It is a numeric password shared between a user and a system which can be used to authenticate the user.
  85. What does a pub stand for?  Public house. Public houses found in English-speaking countries are the centre of community life, especially in villages and small towns. They are classless, much noisier than cafes or restaurants, with no waiter service. You can walk around whenever you want – like being in your own house. Without pubs Britain would be a  less sociable country.
  86. EDUCATION
  87. What are the oldest universities in England? Oxford and Cambridge. Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with the evidence of teaching dating back to 1096. University in Cambridge was found in 1209.
  88. What is the name of Oxford and Cambridge Universities together? Oxbridge. Although both universities were founded more than eight centuries ago, the term Oxbridge is relatively new. It is often  used to emphasise superior social or intellectual status.
  89. What do students call teachers at Oxford University? Don. The title dates back to the Middle Ages, when Oxford and Cambridge universities having started as ecclesiastical institutions.
  90. Which college did Prince William and Prince Harry attend? Eton College. It is an English independent boarding school. Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, the school educates pupils aged 13-18. Apart from nineteen British Prime Ministers, including David Cameron, Eton has educated generations of scientists, writers, actors and aristocracy.
  91. FESTIVALS  AND FOOD
  92. What time is afternoon tea served? At 4 o`clock. Afternoon tea became popular in 1840s among wealthy classes. Rich ladies invited their friends around for an afternoon cup of tea with cakes or sandwiches. The British working class did not have afternoon tea. They had a meal about midday and a meal after work between five and seven, which they called high tea. Afternoon tea was transformed into a late-afternoon meal.
  93. What is another name for English breakfast? Full breakfast. It usually consists of eggs, bacon, tomato, sausage, mushrooms, beans and is served with bread roll
  94. SPORT AND MUSIC
  95. What is the birthplace of the Beatles? Liverpool. The four boys from Liverpool made their names in the 1960s. Their music was considered a real revolution. It was first influenced by American rock’n’roll rhythm and blues, then, by Indian mysticism and drugs. In the mid sixties, their records were consistently on the top of the pop music charts.
  96. What is the name of Irish rock band coming from Dublin, formed in 1976? U2. Rooted in  post-punk tradition, the band incorporated influences from many genres of popular music. Their lyrics focus on personal themes and socio-political concerns.
  97. Where does tennis tournament take place? In Wimbledon. The Wimbledon Championship is the most prestigious and the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It takes place over two weeks in late June and early July.
  98. Where does the royal horse race take place? In Ascot. The most prestigious race meetings take place in the village of Ascot, six miles from Windsor Castle. It occurs in June and lasts 4 days. With nearly 300 years of tradition, Royal Ascot is one of most important social event with smart dresses, fine food, champagne and spectacular hats.
  99. What was the city of  the 2012 Summer Olympics ? London. The Games of the XXX Olympiad took place in London and to a lesser extent across the country.
  100. In what football team did David Beckham start his career ? Manchester United. He made his first-team debut in 1992 at the age of 17.
  101. Thanks for reading

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