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Ewa Decker

Pytania i odpowiedzi na konkurs BRITISH CULTURE dla klas IV

  1. What countries  is the UK made of? England,  Wales,Scotland, Northern Ireland
  2. 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.
  3. What is the name of the national flag of the UK?   the Jack  Union
  4. 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.
  5. 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 £.
  6. Who is the present Prime Minister of the UK? Therese May
  7. Who is the head of State in  the UK? The Monarch.    The UK is a constitutional monarchy. This means that the Monarch rules within the framework approved by Parliament. The work  the Monarch does in politics is largely symbolic.
  8. What  political system is there in the UK? Parliamentary democracy Country is governed by representatives of people within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. The Monarch is the head of state, and the Prime Minister of the UK is the head of government.
  9. What are the two main political parties in the UK? The Labour Party and the Conservative Party. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. What is the longest river in the UK? What is the longest river in the UK? The River Severn. It is 354 km (220 miles) long. It runs through England and Wales.
  13. What is the highest peak in the UK? 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.
  14. What are lakes called in Scotland?  Lochs. The only exception is the Lake of Menteith and one or two man-made lakes.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. What is the capital of England? 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.
  18. Who is the patron Saint of England? Who is the patron Saint of England? St. George. He was a soldier in the Roman army, later venerated as a Christian martyr.
  19. What is the English national flower? What is the English national flower? Red rose. This flower became an emblem of England when two royal houses - Lancaster and York - were at a series of wars, called the Wars of Roses. House of Lancaster`s emblem was a red rose, and the house of York`s emblem was a white rose.
  20. 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.
  21. What is English national sport?  Cricket. The level of its popularity is not really high, nor the standard of English players; nevertheless, cricket is just much more than a sport. It symbolises the way of life typical for English people - slow, peaceful and rural. Apart from cricket, the UK gave birth to tennis, squash, golf, boxing, rugby, football, snooker, billiards, badminton and curling.
  22. What are the most popular pets British people keep?  Fish. One in ten Britons now have pet fish. Fish are followed by dogs, cats and rabbits.
  23. What is the capital of Scotland? 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.
  24. 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.
  25. What is Scotland’s national instrument? Bagpipes. It is a wind instrument consisting of two or more reed pipes held in wooden sockets,  fastened to the bag. It is one of the most iconic symbols of Scottish culture.
  26. 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.
  27. Who is the patron Saint of Wales?  St. David. He was a sixth  century missionary bishop and the founder of many monasteries.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.  
  31. 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 .
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. What are two-storey London buses  called? Double decker buses. Double-deckers are the icon of London, England and the UK. Two storeys, short length, and large amount of seating capacity make them easy to operate through the narrow streets typical for Britain.  
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. What is the title of the first Harry Potter book? Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It was published in the United Kingdom in 1997.

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