dijous, 8 de març del 2012

Questions about england

1. How many independent countries are there in the British Isles? 
Write their names.
there are 3 England, Ireland and Scotland
2. United Kingdom comprises four nations. 
Could you name them and their capitals?
The ireland republic Dublin, Wales Cardiff, England London, Scotland Edinburgh
3. Which important river goes along Oxford and London? 
Where is it wider? Why?
The river Tames. In London
4. Where can you find these things? . 
Match them with these museums:
Natural History  Museum 2/National Gallery 3/British Museum 1

    1. Egyptian mummies
    2. Dinosaurs
    3. Pictures by famous painters 

5.Where is the Lake Ness? Why is it famous?
There is in Scotland, it's famous because  there is a legend of a monster called Nessie
6.Which is the political system in the two countries of the British Isles?

1.United Kingdom ( ______Monachy_______________________________ )

2.Ireland ( _________Republic__________________________ )

7.Can a person swim from Great Britain to France? How far is it? (3 / 30 / 300 km)
Yes, Mattheu webb was the first to swim across. It's 33 km far.
8.Can you find three similarities and three differences between Britain and Spain? 

The currency it's different, here we will use the euro and there we will use the pound.
The weather it's different, here it's hotter than in England
There are different food.
All are a Monarchy, are in the EU and the main religion is the cristianism 

1. List five traditional British dishes
The bacon roly poly, ros beef, the bublbe and squeek,
2. What currency would you use if  you were living in London?

3.  As you know, one of the most representative monuments of England is “Big Ben”,  could you mention at least five more?

4. What sports would you play if  you were living there? What do they consist on?

5. As we all know, British  are the only people driving on the left. Can you explain why?

6. What are the main differences between British and American  English? Give at least five examples

7. Could you mention the most famous  kings and queens of England? Could you add some dates?

8. Is Great Britain  a Republic or a Monarchy?

9. Why do you think it is called “Great Britain”  instead of “Britain”?

10. List the name of five rivers placed anywhere within  Great Britain.