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Great Britain became the world centre of pop music.

a. In the second half of the 20th century c. In the second half of the 18th century
b. At the beginning of the 19th century d. At the beginning of the 20th century

 

85. This instrument is first recorded in the 16th century in Scotland.

a. guitar b. saxophone c. bagpipe d. piano

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

86. The part of the UK which is officially bilingual is …

a. Northern Ireland b. Scotland c. Wales d. England

 

87. What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

a. Ben Macdhui b. Scafell Pike c. Snowdon d. Ben Nevis

 

88. Which is the symbol of Scotland?

a. Thistle b. Leek c. Rose d. Shamrock

 

89. What is a quid?

a. 100 Pound Sterling b. 100 US Dollars c. one Pound Sterling d. 1000 Pound Sterling

 

90. What is the longest river in the UK?

a. the Great Ouse b. the Thames c. the Trent d. the Severn

 

HOLIDAYS

91. When do the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

a. 1 April b. 31 October c. 5 November d. 17 March

 

92. Who is Guy Fawkes?

a. The leader of a group of conspirators who attempted to blow up Parliament. c. A Gun Powder Plot conspirator who was burned at the stake.
b. One of many conspirators who plotted to blow up Parliament d. A member of Parliament who started the tradition of Bonfire Night in Britain

 

SPORTS

93. What is the queen of sports in Britain?

a. Athletics b. Wrestling c. Swimming d. Golf

This game is very expensive. It needs large fields and good equipment. This is a popular meeting place of the business community.

a. Horse racing b. Wrestling c. Golf d. Football

 

95. This sport is big business. Every day of the year, except Sundays, there is a race meeting where many people make stakes on that who’ll win.

a. Football b. Volleyball c. Tennis d. Horse racing

 

Canada

96. Canadians measure things in …

a. meters b. inches c. feet d. leagues

 

97. One of Canada’s prominent national symbols is the …

a. bear b. beaver c. lion d. eagle

 

98. The tallest and longest living tree in Canada is …

a. Giant Sequoia b. White Pine c. Redwood d. Douglas Fir

 

99. The maple leaf, a Canadian symbol, appears on the …

a. penny b. nickel c. quarter d. dollar

 

There are ________ provinces and territories in Canada.

a. ten b. eleven c. twelve d. thirteen

101. Lady of the Snows is another name for …

a. Montreal b. Vancouver c. Toronto d. Ottawa

 

102. Canada is one of the world’s leading ________ producers and exporters.

a. textiles b. wheat c. cotton d. wool

 

103. Canada’s official national sport in summer is …

a. golf b. football c. lacrosse d. volleyball

 

104. The Queen’s representative, the ________, carries out most of the royal duties in Canada.



a. Governor General of Canada b. Prime Minister of Canada

c. President of Canada d. Minister of Justice of Canada

105. Canada gained its independence from Britain in …

a. 1867 b. 1982 c. 1763 d. 1931

 

106. The slogan associated with Canada's constitution is …

a. liberty, equality, fraternity b. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

c. peace, order and good government d. peace, work, happiness

 

107. What is the highest mountain in Canada?
a. Mount Logan b. Mount Columbia c. Mount Ball d. mount Cromwell

 

The capital of Canada is ________________ .

a. Toronto b. Winnipeg c. Edmonton d. Ottawa

 

109. How many time zones are there in Canada?

a. 6 b. 8 c. 4 d. 5

 

110. Which of the following authors is not Canadian?

a. W.O. Mitchell B. Margaret Atwood C. A.A. Milne D. Michael Ondaatje

 

 


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