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к экзамену по страноведению Великобритании
и США

для
студентов IV
курса ОЗО
(бакалавриат, англ. отд.)

The
geographic features of the British Isles (the geographic position,
peculiarities of climate, the landscape, flora and fauna).
The
population and the problem of national minorities in the United
Kingdom. Languages spoken in the U.K.
The
general outline of the historical development of the British
civilization.
The
political and governmental structure in the U.K. The role of the
monarch. The major political parties.
The
role of mass media in the British society.
England
and its political, social and cultural role as the constituent part
of the United Kingdom.
Scotland
and its political, social and cultural role as the constituent part
of the U.K.
Wales
and its political, social and cultural role as the constituent part
of the U.K.
Northern
Ireland and its political, social and cultural role as the
constituent part of the U.K.
The
role of religion in the British society.
The
British character. The role of values and beliefs, hobbies pastimes
and preferences in the formation of the British mentality.
The
basic features of the British economy and its distribution across
the state.
Primary
and secondary education in the U.K. Independent schools and their
political and social role.
Further
and higher education in the U.K. Oxbridge and its educational,
political and social role.
London
and its political, economic and cultural role as the capital of the
U.K.
Theatre
and cinema life in the U.K.
Architectural
and artistic traditions in the U.K. Major museums and galleries.
British
musical traditions.
British
sport and its role in the modern society.
The
role of holidays in the British lifestyle.

American
natural landscapes: mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, etc. Climate
and weather.
The
U.S. geographical and cultural regions and their characteristics.
The
main events in American history.
Ethnic
diversity in the U.S.A. and waves of immigration.
The
political and administrative system of the U.S.A.
The
U.S. mass media.
The
role of the USA in the modern world. The U.S. foreign policy.
The
U.S. economy.
The
American system of primary and secondary education. Elementary and
high schools.
The
system of higher education in the U.S.A.
The
role of religion in the American society.
The
U.S. artistic and architectural traditions.
The
U.S. theatre and cinema
The
U.S. music.
Basic
American social and cultural values and beliefs. The American Dream
as a national idea.
The
U.S. everyday culture (family and home, housing, foods, clothes,
transport, leisure time activities, etc.)
The
role of American holidays and festivals in the national lifestyle.
The
role of sports in the U.S.A., its political and social implications.
Washington
and its role as the capital of the U.S.A.
New
York as the second capital of the U.S.A.

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1. British Monarchy: the role of the queen in modern society, the royal prerogatives and functions, the royal family, the main sources of income, principal ceremonials connected with royalty, royal residences, the perception of monarchy in society.
2. The national symbols of Britain and its constituent parts (the National flag, anthem, the national emblems, the Royal Beasts). The system of titles and honours.
3. Elections in Britain: two types of elections, parliamentary constituencies, the first past-the-post system, the polling day, the nomination procedure, the election campaign, the main political parties and their leaders, alternative systems of elections.
4. The House of Lords: current composition, powers and functions, the procedure of passing a bill, the arrangement of seats in the chamber, the reform of the House of Lords.
5. The House of Commons: composition, functions, parliamentary procedure, the arrangement of seats in the chamber, the committees of the House.
6. The Government and Cabinet: composition, the main ministers and departments, the role of the government, cabinet and PM, the main principles of the work of the Cabinet. The Government and Civil Service.
7. The Local Government: types of councils, their functions, the main sources of financing the work of the local government, the local government of London, Scottish and Welsh councils, parliaments and governments.
8. The system of law and order: the British unwritten constitution and its main parts, the system of courts and appeal – criminal and civil cases, types of criminal offences, types of punishment, different kinds of lawyers.
9. The class system of modern Britain: the expansion of the middle class, class mobility, the upper classes, the emergence of a new underclass, the main causes of this, the British notion of professional classes, the perception of class system and class conflict in modern society.
10. Historic country houses as part of British national heritage: the development of attitudes from the mid-19th century to the present day. The role of the main aristocratic families, the National Trust and the government in the preservation of the country houses.

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Test in Country Study

Variant 1

1. What’s the population of the UK?

a) 59 mln; b) 48,8 mln; c) 7 mln d) 57 mln

2. Which part of London can be called its centre?

a) the City; b) the West End; c) the East End d) the Westminster

3. What mountains separate England from Scotland?

a) the Cumbrians; b)the Highlands; c)the Cheviot Hills; d) the Alps

4. What’s the capital city of Scotland?

a) London; b) Edinburgh; c) Glasgow; d) Cardiff

5. Snowdonia, a national park famous for its mountain scenery, is located in

a) England; b)Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

6. The United Kingdom is a

a) constitutional monarchy; b) republic; c) empire d) monarchy

7. The Commonwealth was founded in

a) 1950; b) 1949; c) 1945 d) 1961

8. How many chambers does the British Parliament consist of?

a)one; b)two; c)three; d) four

9. What is the present ruling party in Great Britain ?

a)the Labour Party; b)the Conservative Party; c)Liberal Democrats

10. The oldest royal residence is…

a) Buckingham Palace d) Covent Garden

b) The Tower of London e) The City

c) Westminster Abby

11. What is the White House?

a) University d) The residence of President

b) Monument e) Park

c) Sky-scraper

12. The oldest part of London is called…

a) The Thames d) the West End

b) The East End e) the Capital

c) The City

13. Who discovered America?

a) Christopher Columbus d) Abraham Lincoln

b) George Washington e) Franklin D. Roosevelt

c) The pilgrims

14. Which is the longest river in the USA?

a) Missouri d) Colorado

b) Hudson . e) Columbia

c) Mississippi

15. When were the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge founded ?

a)in the 13^th cent.; b)15^th cent.; c)12^th cent.; d) 17^th cent.

16. What is the best-known building designed by Christopher Wren?

a) St. Paul’s Cathedral; b) the Tower of London; c) Westminster Abbey

17. Who is Robert Burns?

a) a poet b) a playwright c) a singer d) a musician

18. When does English compulsory school begin?

a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 9

19. What is the Strait of Dover?

a) The Isle b) The rocky highland c) The English Channel d) the river

20. Americans…….. July Fourth as Independence Day

a) write b) celebrate c) get together

21. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes…

a) a woman with a torch b) a land of freedom c) the man’s sculpture

d) the commercial center of New York

22. Who arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620?

a) the Indians b) the pilgrims c) the French d) the Americans

23. Who is officially the head of state in Great Britain?

a) the Parliament d) Conservative Party

b) the Prime Minister e) the King or Queen

c) Labour Party

24. How many parts does Great Britain include?

a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 1

25. Who is officially the head of the state and the government of the USA?

a) Congress d) President

b) Republican Party e) Communist Party

c) Democratic Party

26. Where was W. Shakespeare born?

a) in London d) in Liverpool

b) in Edinburgh e) in Cardiff

c) in Stratford-on-Avon

27. What is the most important festival of the year for the most British?

a) Hallowe’en; b) Christmas; c) New Year’s Day; d) St.Valentine’s Day

28. Whitehall is…

a) the street in London b) the prison c) the square d) the supermarket e) the museum

29. The flag of the United Kingdom is known as

a) a Red Rose; b) St. George; c) the Union Jack; d) the Stars and Stripes

30. Which is the largest industrial and most densely populated country of the UK?

a) England; b) Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

Test in Country Study

Variant 2

1. The flag of the United Kingdom is known as

a) a Red Rose; b) St. George; c) the Union Jack; d) the Stars and Stripes

2. Which is the largest industrial and most densely populated country of the UK?

a) England; b) Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

3. What is the smallest component of the United Kingdom?

a) England; b) Scotland; c) Wales; d) Northern Ireland

4. What city is associated with the names of G.G. Byron, W. Scott, R. Burns?

a) Edinburgh; b) Stratford-on-Avon; c) Belfast; d) London

5. The Commonwealth was founded in

a) 1950; b) 1949; c) 1945 d) 1961

6. Who chooses the Cabinet of Ministers ?

a) Parliament; b) the Prime Minister; c) the Queen; d) the President

7. What is the present ruling party in Great Britain ?

a)the Labour Party; b)the Conservative Party; c)Liberal Democrats

8. Members of the Parliament gather to make laws in the…

a) Tower of London d) Buckingham Palace

b) British Museum e) Palace of Westminster

c) St. Paul Cathedral

9. The Queen Residence in London is in…

a) Piccadilly Circus d) The White House

b) Buckingham Palace e) Westminster Abbey

c) Tower of London

10. Where is the Statue of Liberty ?

a) New York d) Los Angeles

b) Massachusetts e) Washington D.C.

c) California

11. When do Americans celebrate Independence Day?

a) July 4 d) September 4

b) December 25 e) October 8

c) February 14

12. What is the longest river in England?

a) the Tyde; b) the Thames; c) the Spey d) the Mississippi

13. What British newspapers cover home and foreign news?

a)quality newspapers; b)popular newspapers;

14. Who is the Head of the State in the United Kingdom?

a)the Parliament; b)the Prime Minister; c)the Queen; d) the President

15. What schools in Britain are free of charge ?

a) public schools; b) comprehensive schools; c) grammar schools

16. What is the most important festival of the year for the most British?

a) Hallowe’en; b) Christmas; c) New Year’s Day; d) St.Valentine’s Day

17. What is the nickname of New York?

a) «The Big apple» b) «The Red apple c) «The Big town»

18. What is the heart of London?

a) The East End b) The City c) Whitehall d) the Westminster

19. How long can you be president for the USA?

a) you can be president for a term

b) you can be president for twelve years

c) you can be president for two terms of four years

20. The United States has….

a) about 250 million people

b) people from Europe and India only

c) the highest population in the world

21. Which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated?

a) December b) February c) November d) July

22. America was discovered by Columbus in…

a) 1493 b) 1537 c)1492 d)1538 e)1632

23. The oldest University in Great Britain is…

a) Cambridge b) London c) Oxford d) Edinburgh e) Manchester

24. What’s the population of the UK?

a) 59 mln; b) 48,8 mln; c) 7 mln d) 57 mln

25. Whitehall is…

a) the street in London b) the prison c) the square d) the supermarket e) the museum

26. Who arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620?

a) the Indians b) the pilgrims c) the French d) the Americans

27. What is the Strait of Dover?

a) The Isle b) The rocky highland c) The English Channel d) the river

28. What’s the capital city of Scotland?

a) London; b) Edinburgh; c) Glasgow; d) Cardiff

29. What are the official languages in Canada?

a) English and Spanish b) German c) English and French d) French and German

30. The traditional clothes for men in Scotland are

a) helmets b) sandals c) dresses d) suits e) kilts

Ключи к тестам

Вар. 1

1 A 16 A

2 A 17 A

3 C 18 A

4 B 19 C

5 C 20 B

6 A 21 B

7 B 22 B

8 B 23 E

9 B 24 B

10 B 25 D

11 D 26 C

12 C 27 B

13 A 28 A

14 C 29 C

15 A 30 A

Вар. 2

1 C 16 B

2 A 17 A

3 D 18 B

4 A 19 C

5 B 20 A

6 B 21 C

7 B 22 C

8 E 23 C

9 B 24 A

10 A 25 A

11 A 26 B

12 B 27 C

13 A 28 B

14 C 29 C

15 B 30 E

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Тест по теме «Великобритания»: 8 класс

1. What is the official name of Britain?

a) The United Kingdom b) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland c) Great Britain

2. Where is the UK situated?

a) On Victoria Island b) On New Zealand Island c) On the British Isles

3. What parts does the UK consist of?

a) England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland b) England, Scotland, Wales c) England, Wales, Northern Ireland

4. What is the capital of Britain?

a) Washington b ) Edinburgh c) London

5. What is the oldest part of London?

a) The City b) The West End c) The East End

6. What river is the British capital situated on?

a) On the Severn b) on the Thames c) on the Mississippi

7. What is the capital of Scotland?

a) Belfast b) Edinburgh c) Cardiff

8. What is the capital of Wales?

a) Belfast b) Edinburgh c) Cardiff

9. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

a) Belfast b) Edinburgh c) Cardiff

10. What is the symbol of England?

a) The thistle b) The daffodil c) The red rose

11. What is the symbol of Scotland?

a) The thistle b) The daffodil c) The red rose

12. What is the symbol of Wales?

a) The thistle b) The daffodil c) The red rose

13. What is the symbol of Northern Ireland?

a) The red hand and the shamrock b) The daffodil c) The thistle

14. What is Edinburgh famous for?

a) for its art galleries b) for its music and theatre festivals c) for its monuments

15. What is Wales called?

a) A “Land of Song” b) A “Land of Music” c) A “Land of Art”

16. When do British people celebrate Christmas?

a) On the 7th of January b) On the 25th of December c) On the 19th of January

17. What is the traditional Christmas meal in Britain?

a) Roast chicken and apple pie b) Roast potato and cherry pie c) Roast turkey and pudding

18. What is the longest river in Britain?

a) The Severn b) The Thames c) The Tay

19. What is the deepest river in Britain?

a) The Thames b) The Severn c) The Tweed

20. Why is it never too hot or too cold in Britain?

a) It is because of the wind b) It is because of the high mountains c) It is because of the sea

21. What is the best and driest season in Britain?

a) Spring b) Summer c) Autumn

22. What is the London home of the Queen?

a) Buckingham Palace b) Westminster Palace c)The Houses of Parliament

23. What is the official name of the parliament building?

a) Buckingham Palace b) Westminster Palace c)The Houses of Parliament

24. What was the Tower of London?

a) A palace, a fortress, a shop b) A palace, a prison, a fortress c) A prison, a fortress, a library

25. What is the Tower of London now?

A) It is a palace b) It is a library c) It is a museum

26. What birds live in the Tower of London?

a) Sparrows b) Woodpeckers c) Ravens

27. What is in the centre of Trafalgar Square?

a) Nelson’s Column b) the Monument to Queen c) the Monument to Peter Pan

28. Who was the architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral?

a) Charles Barry b) Christopher Wren c) Charles Mackintosh

29. What is the national drink in Britain?

a) Tea b) Coca-cola c) Beer

30. What is the national sport of Britain?

a) Cricket b) Football c) Rugby

Ключи

C10

A11

B12

A13

B14

A15

B16

C17

A18

A19

C20

A21

A22

B23

B24

C25

C26

A27

B28

A29

B30

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