Task 1. Answer the questions about Britain. How many countries does the UK consists of? 1. What channel separates the British Isles from the European continent? 2. What is the capital of Scotland? 3. What is the highest mountain in Scotland? 4. What kind of state is the UK? 5. Who now is the head of the UK? 6. What is business and financial center of London? 7. Where are the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange and the Old Bailey situated in? 8. What is the most famous church in London? 9. Where does usually Christmas tree stand in London? 10. What is the most popular holiday in GB? 11. What is the poorest district of London? 12. Christmas is celebrated on… 13. Most banks and offices are closed during… 14. How is the flag of the UK called? 15. The author of «King Lear»? Task 2. Match appropriate option. 1. A bad beginning makes a bad ending. – Плохое начало не к доброму концу. 2. A bargain is a bargain. – Уговор дороже денег. 3. A bird may be known by its song. – Видна птица по полету. 4. A clean hand wants no washing. – Правда милости не ищет. 5. A drop in the bucket. – Капля в море. 6. A fair face may hide a foul heart. – Лицом хорош, да лицом не пригож. 7. A fly in the ointment. – Ложка дегтя в бочке меда. 8. A friend in need is a friend indeed. – Друзья познаются в беде. 9. A good anvil does not fear the hammer. – Хорошая наковальня молота не боится. 10. A great ship asks deep waters. – Большому кораблю – большое плавание. 1. What is the seat of the British government ? (The House of Parliament 2. Where does the royal family live? (Buckingham Palace) 3. Where are the British kings and queens crowned? Westminster Abbey ) 4. It is the central square of London and it is famous all over the world (Trafalgar Square) 5. What is the largest museum in Great Britain (the british museum) Название команды___________________ 10 Общая информация География История Литература Знаменитости Традиции 20 30 40 50
