Topic: “The uk and London” Grammar: Conjunctions Aims
Task 2 Find the answers to these questions about the different UK countries
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The UK and London
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Task 2 Find the answers to these questions about the different UK countries.
1. Which UK country has bilingual road signs? Bilingual signs are used in the United Kingdom. In Wales, Welsh and English are official languages and most road signs are bilingual. Each local authority decides which language is shown first. 2. What is the name of the architect who designed many famous buildings in Glasgow? The vast majority of the city as seen today dates from the 19th century. As a result, Glasgow has an heritage of Victorian architecture: the Glasgow City Chambers; the main building of the University of Glasgow, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott; and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, designed by Sir John W. Simpson are examples. 3. In which UK country is there a town with one of the longest place names in the world? Wales- Llanfairpwllgwyngyll 4. What English national icons in Manchester are mentioned? The supporters, an antelope and a lion, come from the arms of King Henry IV, Duke of Lancaster, and both animals wear red rose rosettes - Manchester is traditionally in Lancashire of course, red roses are nearly as commonly found as bees around the city. The lion is an obvious symbol of authority, bravery and strength. 5. What is ‘great craic’? Craic (/kræk/ KRAK) or crack is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation, particularly prominent in Ireland.It is often used with the definite article – the craic – as in the expression "What's the craic?" (meaning "How are you?" or "What's happening?"). The word has an unusual history; the Scots and English crack was borrowed into Irish as craic in the mid-20th century and the Irish spelling was then reborrowed into English. Under either spelling, the term has great cultural currency and significance in Ireland. 6. Which sport is very important in Welsh culture? Sport in Wales plays a prominent role in Welsh culture. The most popular sports in Wales are rugby union and association football. 7. Which UK country has about 790 islands off its coast? Located in Northern Europe, Scotland comprises the northern half of the island of Great Britain as well as 790 surrounding islands encompassing the major archipelagos of the Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and the Inner and Outer Hebrides. 8. Which UK country has a border with another European country? The UK has only one land border, and that is on the island of Ireland. Since 1994 the Channel Tunnel beneath the English Channel links the UK with France. The United Kingdom shares maritime borders with Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the Faroe Islands (Denmark). 9. Who is the patron Saint of England? St George is truly an international saint and England is not the only country or region to claim him as its patron. England shares St George with Venice, Genoa, Portugal, Ethiopia and Catalonia among others as their patron saint and many of these places have their own celebrations and ceremonies in his honour. 10.What national icons of Scotland are mentioned? Scotland's National Symbols and Icons ..Mystical Scottish Unicorn. The unicorn has been linked with Scotland for centuries. ... ..Saltire Flag of St Andrew. It's hard to visit Scotland without seeing the national blue and white flag billowing in the breeze somewhere on your travels. ... ..Lion Rampant, Fierce and Proud. 11.What are Eisteddfodday? A festival of Wales, its language and culture. Annually the National Eisteddfod takes place for eight days at the start of August where teems with stands, stalls and shops, food, music, arts and crafts, design and architecture. 12.Where are Van Morrison and the band Ash from? Van Morrison and the band Ash are from in Northern Ireland 13.What is Wales’ most famous building? The Pierhead Building, Cardiff Shire Hall, Monmouth Hensol Castle Nanteos Lodge by the architect R K Penson, 1857 Barclays Bank Newtown Montgomeryshire St Giles' Church, Wrexham (geograph 4885639 cropped).jpg St Giles' Church, Wrexham 14.Which UK country has the least distinct cultural identity? Scotland
15.Where does one of the world’s biggest arts festivals take place? Scotland also hosts one of the biggest arts festivals in the world 16.In which UK country are the Mountains of Mourne? Nothern Ireland 1 Download 137.73 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: 
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