Виктрина по страноведению для учащихся 7-8 классов
методическая разработка по английскому языку (8 класс) на тему

 Викторина по страноведению для учащихся 7-8-х классов.

Первый тур викторины .

America (government, history)

      1. Describe the flag of the USA .

      2. What is the name given to the official residence of the president of the  USA ?

      3. On what river is the capital of the USA situated?

      4. What is the largest river in the USA  ?

      5. What was the name of the ship that brought the emigrants from England , who became  the founders of the New   England colonies in to North America ?

      6. What is the nickname of the USA government? (Uncle Sam)

7. When do Americans celebrate the Independence Day ?

      8. What name is given to the annual statuette award made by US Academy of     Motion Pictures for outstanding  achievements in various fields of film production?

      9. What British English words have the same meaning : movies, elevator, vocation, fall , icebox.

     10. In what country was the Statue of Liberty made?

      11. Where is the tallest building in the world? (Chicago)

 Второй  тур викторины .

  The United  Kingdom .

 1. Where is the UK situated?

 2. What are the parts of the UK?

 3. What is the national emblem of   Scotland, Wales, Northern   Ireland,    England?

 4. What is the nickname of the flag of the UK? (Union Jack)

                5. What is the name of the   London   residence   of Queen Elizabeth II?

6. What is the seat of the British Government? ( the  HP)

7. What is the largest museum in London?  

8. What is the traditional male costume in  Scotland?

9. On what river is London situated on?

10. What are the biggest clocks in the world?

11. What theatre did W. Shakespeare found and where is it   situated?

12. What is the most popular musical instrument in Scotland?

13. What is the place not far from London where the annual tennis  competitions take place?

14. Where was W. Shakespeare born?

15. What is the name of the channel between France and the UK?

18. What country is the nearest neighbor of the UK?

Третий тур викторины.

English-speaking countries.

1.Who discovered America ?

2.How many states are there in the USA?

3.Who was the first president of the USA ?

4.What is the national symbol of Canada ?  

5.What is the national symbol of America ?

6.When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day?

7.Which is the USA capital ?

8.Who build the first car?  

9.Where is the Statue of Liberty ?

10.What is the capital of Australia ?

11.When do Americans celebrate Independence Day ?

12.Who arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620 ?

13.Canada has 2 official languages . What are they?

14.What are the English-speaking countries?