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I. History and Geography of the USA of the UK
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1. What river is the capital of the USA situated?
the Potomac
the Hudson
the Mississippi
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2. What is the largest American state?
Alaska
Texas
Florida
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3. What is the fastest way to cross the English Channel?
through the Channel Tunnel (the Chunnel)
by boat
by ferry
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4. What is the name of the British national flag?
the Union Jack
the St. Andrew’s Cross
the St. David’s Cross
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5. What is the flag of the USA called ?
“Stars and stripes”
“Stars and rings”
“Stars and squares”
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II. Government of
the USA and the UK
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1. What is the nickname of the US government ?
Uncle Sam
Sister Mary
Brother John
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2. Which of the US presidents was a Hollywood actor ?
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
George Bush
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3. Who presides in the House of Lords?
the Lord Chancellor
the Speaker
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
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4. Where does the British Premier live and work?
at 10 Downing Street
in the Houses of Parliament
in Buckingham Palace
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5. What is the London’s residence of the Queen ?
the Tower of London
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
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III. Culture and Literature of the US and the UK
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1. Who wrote the story “The Old Man and the Sea”?
Charles Dickens
Ernest Hemingway
O’ Henry
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2. What is the Scottish national costume?
the tuxedo
the bearskin
the kilt
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3. Who was the architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren
Edward Bailey
Henry Tate
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4. Which of the following stages of British education is not obligatory?
nursery school
primary school
secondary school
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5. What prize are the best musicians and composers awarded every year in the USA?
the Grammy
the Oscars
the Gramophone