Презентация на тему: The Weak Link
The Weak Link
Dear students. Welcome to our game “The Weak Link”. I am sure you like to watch this game on TV and know its rules. But I have changed them a little. The weak link won’t be chosen by the members of the team, it will be chosen by our judges. I want this game to be fair. The theme of the game is “English - Speaking Countries”. Our rounds will be English and Russian in turn. Talking part in the game are tenth-and eleventh-form students. Let them introduce themselves.Участники игры представляют себя.Let’s begin the first round. After each round the weakest link will leave our game. Answer my question, please
The First Round The United Kingdom
What kind of state in the United Kingdom?a democratica parliamentary monarchya constitutional monarchyWhat does the word “Albion”, the poetic name of Great Britain, mean?WhiteRedBlueWhat is the national emblem of England?a rose a thistle a daffodilWhat is the national emblem of Scotland?a rose a thistlea daffodilWhat is the national emblem of Wales?a rosea thistlea daffodil
What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland?a rose a shamrock and a red handa thistleWhat is the capital of England?LondonMoscowCanberra What is the capital of Scotland?Canberra Edinburgh St.PetersburgWhat is the capital of Northern Ireland?MoscowBelfastLondonWhat is the capital of Wales?St.PetersburgCardiffEdinburgh
What is the nickname of the flag of the UK?FlagGovernment FlagUnion JackWhat is the name of the London residence of Queen Elisabeth II?PalaceBuckingham PalaceBig BenWhat is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the UK?No. 10, Downing StBig BenParliamentWho is the architect of the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral?Sir Christopher WrenJack LondonMark TwainWhat is the nickname of London’s Underground?The TubeUndergroundUnnamed
What was the first name of London?Llyn – DynLondonEdinburghWhat is the largest museum in London?The British MuseumThe London MuseumThe Scotland MuseumWho was the first woman Prime Minister in the UK?Margaret ThatcherVladimir PutinDmitry MedvedevWhat is the name of the first Queen of the UK?VictoriaElisabethEkaterinaWhat is the biggest city in Scotland?GlasgowEdinburghLondon
What is the highest mountain in Scotland?Ben NevisSnowdonWhat is the highest mountain in Wales?Ben NevisSnowdonWhat is the traditional male costume in Scotland?The kiltThe shortThe socksWhat is another name of the Houses of Parliament?Palace of WestminsterThe British ParliamentHow many towers does the Tower of London consist of?151013
The Second Round The United Kingdom
На какой реке находится Лондон?Назовите самые большие часы в мире.Какой праздник отмечают в Великобритании 31 октября?Какой театр основал Шекспир и другие актеры?Кому установлен памятник в центре Трафальгарской площади?Какой университет является старейшим в Великобритании?Назовите старинную крепость в Лондоне, которая была дворцом, затем тюрьмой, в настоящее время является музеем.Кто написал «Книгу Джунглей»?Когда британцы отмечают день Гая Фокса?Назовите самый широко распространенный музыкальный инструмент в Шотландии.Назовите предместье Лондона, где ежегодно проводятся соревнования по теннису.Какой цветок является символом мира в Великобритании?Назовите главный законодательный орган в Великобритании.Назовите английского писателя, известного своими книгами о Винни - Пухе.
The Third Round What Have You Learned About America?
Who discovered America?Admiral NelsonCaptain James CookChristopher ColumbusWho was the first president of the USA?George WashingtonThomas JeffersonRonald WilsonWhat is the national symbol of the USA?DisneylandA red roseThe bald eagleWhat is the capital of the United States of America?Los AngelesNew YorkWashingtonWhere is the Statue of Liberty situated?In New OrleansIn ChicagoIn New York
How many stripes does the American flag have?201713When do Americans celebrate Independence Day?July, 4July, 14July, 24What is the national sport in America?FootballHockeyBaseballWhat is the oldest public building in Washington?Empire State BuildingThe Capitol The White HouseWhere are laws made in the USA?MonticelloHearst CastleThe Capitol
In which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated?SeptemberOctoberNovemberWhat is the capital of Georgia?Salt Lake CityAtlantaFrankfortWhat is the tallest building in the world?Mormon TempleLincoln MemorialThe Sears TowerOn what river is Washington situated?MissouriAlabamaThe Potomac RiverWhat was the first capital of the USA?BostonChicagoPhiladelphia
What is the nickname of the US government?Uncle BenUncle SamUncle TedOn which ship did the Pilgrim Fathers sale to America?The PioneerThe PeaceThe MayflowerWhat is the biggest state of the USA?OklahomaIndianaAlaska
The Fourth Round What Have You Learned About America?
В каком городе расположен Голливуд?Какая страна подарила Америке статую свободы?Какой университет был в Америке первым?Где расположено самое высокое здание в мире?Сколько штатов в Америке?Какая самая длинная река в Америке?Назовите самый большой город в США.Как называют флаг США?Сколько членов в Палате представителей США?Сколько сенаторов в Сенате?Кого считают «отцом американской литературы»?Кто является создателем современного детективного рассказа?Кто написал «Американскую трагедию»?Кто известен в Европе как американский Вальтер Скотт?Назовите литературный псевдоним известного писателя Вильяма Сиднея Портера.
The Fifth Round English-Speaking Countries
How large is the population of Australia?About 16 million peopleAbout 17 million peopleAbout 18 million peopleWhat is the longest river in Australia?The MurchisonThe MurrayThe DarlingWhat is the largest lake in Australia?L. TorrensL. EyreWhat is the largest city in Australia?BirdsvilleSydneyCanberraWhat is the capital of Australia?BirdsvilleSydneyCanberra
What was the first capital of Australia?MelboureCanberraPortlandWhat is the official language of Australia?FrenchEnglishGermanHow big is the territory of Australia?About 8 million square kilometersAbout 9 million square kilometersAbout 10 million square kilometersWhat are Australians national colours?Green and goldGreen and blueGreen and redWhat is the best-loved animal in Australia?The EmuThe KoalaThe Echidna
What animals can be seen on Australia’s coat of arms?The Kangaroo and the EmuThe Koala and the EmuThe Kangaroo and the EchidnaWhat domestic animal outnumbers people in Australia?The sheepThe cowThe horseWho discovered Australia?Amerigo VespucciCaptain James CookChristopher ColumbusWhen do people celebrate the New Year in Australia?In the middle of autumnIn the middle of winterIn the middle of summerWhat animal nearly ruined Australia?The wolfThe foxThe rabbit
What was the name of the Australian continent when Cook explored its eastern coast?New WorldNew EnglandNew MollandWho discovered Tasmania?Captain James CookCaptain Abel TasmanAmerigo VespucciWhat is the national anthem of Australia?Advance Australia FairUnion JackThe CapitolWhat is the capital of Tasmania?HobartSmittonDevonport
The Sixth Round English-Speaking Countries
Назовите столицу Новой Зеландии.Назовите столицу Канады.Какая денежная единица используется в Новой Зеландии?Назовите национальную эмблему Новой Зеландии.Назовите национальный символ Канады.Назовите самый большой город Новой Зеландии.Какая австралийская птица не умеет петь, но смеется как человек?Как называется национальный гимн Канады?Какой самый большой остров Канады?
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