English – speaking countries Quiz for the 8th form Teacher of English: Antyushina L.V. - презентация

1 English – speaking countries Quiz for the 8th form Teacher of English: Antyushina L.V.

2 Great Britain England, Wales, Scotland and a part of Ireland are one country: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England, Wales, Scotland and a part of Ireland are one country: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

3 The United States of America The USA is the most powerful and highly developed country of the world. It lies in the central part of North American continent. Here people speak AE.

4 Canada Canada is situated in North America. Both English and French are official languages of the country. Canada is situated in North America. Both English and French are official languages of the country.

5 Australia Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. English is the official language. It is a unique country the so-called Earth- paradise.

6 New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. The country is situated on two main islands - the North Island and the South and several dozen smaller islands. English is the official language of New Zealand. New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. The country is situated on two main islands - the North Island and the South and several dozen smaller islands. English is the official language of New Zealand.

7 How much do you know about English-speaking countries? Try this quiz and find out. GOOD LUCK

8 (a) Name English-speaking countries where English is an official language ? ? ? etc etc

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10 (b) Match the picture with the country

11 (c) Go on matching

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13 (e)

14 (f) Name the country

15 (g) Name the city

16 (h) Name the country that is also a continent

17 (i) Which of the following is the capital of New Zealand? Auckland Auckland Sydney Sydney Wellington Wellington

18 (j) The capital of Australia is…

19 (k) How many countries are there in the UK?

20 (l) Who is the head of the UK? The president The president The prime minister The prime minister The king or the queen The king or the queen

21 (m) They say the Loch Ness Monster lives in a lake in England England Ireland Ireland Scotland Scotland Wales Wales

22 (n) Who gave London its first name? The Egyptians The Egyptians The Greeks The Greeks The Romans The Romans The Russians The Russians

23 (o) India is a former colony of what country? The USA The USA Canada Canada Great Britain Great Britain Australia Australia

24 (p) Who is it and what country did he come from?

25 (q) How many states are there in the USA?

26 (r) Name the date of Christmas celebration in the English- speaking countries

27 (s) What sport is very popular in Canada?

28 The end……….. You can hand in your papers You can hand in your papers

29 English has no equals! English at the end of the 20 th century is more widely spoken and written, than any other language has ever been. It has become the language of the planet, the first truly global language. English at the end of the 20 th century is more widely spoken and written, than any other language has ever been. It has become the language of the planet, the first truly global language.

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