1Where is the uk situated? On the British Isles

1Where is the UK situated?

On the British Isles

2All the girls fell in love with the ________ teacher.

handsome new American

3Why is it never too hot or too cold in Britain?

It is because of the sea

4You can drive in Britain when you are…

17

5What is the longest river in Britain?

The Severn

6When was the first bank opened in Cambridge?

In 1780

7Yesterday at this time when his hat ... he ... across the bridge.

blew off / was walking

8I used to smoke at one time but now I ______ it up.

have given

9She decided ... to Spain for her holidays.

to go

10What is the traditional Christmas meal in Britain?

Roast turkey and pudding

11Did they … you their names?

Tell

12He is a good friend that …  well of us behind our backs.

Speaks

13Nobody expected him ... Lola.

to marry

14"I am flying to India tomorrow".  He told me that he ________ tomorrow.

was flying

15The sport people watch most in Britain is…

Football

16After primary school is finished, students continue their

secondary education

17What the world largest museum is situated in London?

the British Museum

18When he’d counted his change he ______ it in his pocket.

Put

19Many people think Scotland is ___ than England.

more beautiful

20"I have been there".   She told me that she ________ there.

had been

21The teacher was _____ when nobody did the homework.

Annoyed

22He recently married a ________ woman.

beautiful young Greek

23Five-year olds start their education

in primary schools

24The sentence that does NOT contain reported speech is:

Ask Clara who used my computer when I wasn't home.

25Our maths teacher ___ us a lot of homework last week but he__ us very much so far this week.

gave / hasn’t given

26The Queen’s granddaughter Zara Philips is a famous Olympic…

horse rider        

27You’re always late. This is the third time you ______ late this week.

have been

28I want you to listen to me; I have something important … .

to say

29Smoking is a _____ habit.

Bad

30What is the second largest city in the UK?

Birmingham   

31He ... read and write when he was five.

Could

32Whom do we call cockneys?

true Englishmen

33Who was the architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral?

Christopher Wren

34The clerk is speaking to the women. He is talking to ______ .

Them

35She is a clever girl and she ... speak French perfectly well.

Can

36What is the official name of the parliament building?

Westminster Palace

37There were not ______ people at the market yesterday.

Many

38When was  Cambridge  founded?

in 875

39What is the capital of Wales?

Cardiff

40When did the first newspaper appear in Cambridge?

In 1744

41Last Sunday we ____ out of the house where we ____ for five years.

moved /had lived

42What is Big Ben?

the clock.

43You didn’t visit The British Museum, …?

did you?

44Pass me the ________ cups.

big blue plastic

45"I have seen that movie".  He told me that he ________ that movie.

 had seen

46The old woman could go ... foot, but she preferred going ... car.

on/by

47Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

William Shakespeare 

48…does she go sightseeing?

How often

49... I take your book ? I ... write many exercises tomorrow.

may/shall have to

50What is Edinburgh famous for?

for its music and theatre festivals

51What is an MP?

a Member of Parliament

52What is the capital of Britain?

London

53He ______ in the library every night for the last two months.

has been studying

54When I counted my change I realized they ______ me $ 3 too much.

had given

55This is a ________ movie.

wonderful new Italian

56What is the Tower of London now?

It is a museum

57Mary is much ___ than Ann, though they are both alike.

Taller

58Teachers work _____, but they don’t earn much money.

Hard

59He didn't ... well though he ... a hard day before.

sleep/had spent

60Lunch is a _____ meal for many people.

Quick

61What is in the centre of Trafalgar Square?

Nelson’s Column

62What is the symbol of Wales?

The daffodil

63She gave him a ________ vase.

 small black Egyptian

64______ you ever ______ of him? He is a world-famous violinist.

Haven’t / heard

65What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

66Don't … so loudly. The baby is sleeping in the next room.

Talk

67Where does the Queen of England live?

in Bucкingham Palace

68He ______ my name, so I reminded him.

had forgotten

69No matter how she ... try the door ... open.

might/wouldn't

70What river is the British capital situated on?

on the Thames

71It is very pleasant ... in the river on hot days in summer.

to bathe

72They ______ married but in the end they changed their mind.

were going to get

73"He will come tomorrow".   She told me that he ______ tomorrow.

would come

74I like photographs ______ are in black and white.

Which

75Mr. Brown ... to me 2 hours ago to return the book which he ...

came/had borrowed

76Lake Baikal is ___ lake in the world.

the deepest

77Ron claimed __________ his essay had been entirely his own work.

That

78St Paul’s Cathedral is …

the largest church

79I used to drive ________ car.

 an old blue German

80Give that ball to Tom and me. It ______ .

is ours

81Please listen _____ .

Carefully

82He told us __________ upset about the loss.

not to be

83Everybody was very _____ about you.

Worried

84Hello! I ______ to phone you all week. Where ______?

have been trying / have you been

85The game of tennis was very _____ .

Tiring

86George … his friend that he had fallen off a ladder.

Told

87He found everything rather strange as he ______ never ______ abroad before.

had / been

88Where are the crown jewels kept?

The Tower of London    

89Strictly …  , I have very little information about the matter.

Speaking

90To buy alcohol in a pub you have to be…

18

91First of all I'd like … a few words about my background.

to say

92What is the symbol of Northern Ireland?

The red hand and the shamrock

93When do British people celebrate Christmas?

On the 25^th of December

94His clothes are in a mess because he ______ the house all morning.

has been painting

95What is Piccadilly Circus?

the square

96People try to eat an apple from a bowl with water without using their hands

on Halloween

97What monument is in the centre of Trafalgar Square?

to Admiral Nelson;

98He started going ... school ... the age of five.

to/at

99I put ______ sugar on the fruit. I do not like sugar very much.

a little

100My luggage was ___ than my friend’s.

Less

101I know the Prime Minister _____ .

Well

102Easter bunny

supposedly brings eggs and sweets in a basket

103What is the oldest part of London?

The City

104The Houses of Parliament is …

the Seat of Parliament;

105As soon as she ______ out of bed she got dressed.

had got

106What is the London home of the Queen?

Buckingham Palace

107"Open the window!".  He asked me ________ the window.

 to open

108How many types of schools are there in Britain?

2 types

109What is the national drink in Britain?

Tea

110When was Oxford University founded?

In 872

111Where is Poet’s Corner situated?

in Westminster Abbey.

112By 5.30 this afternoon, Tom ______ at work for eight hours.

will have been

113He ... at the blackboard and ... that the English teacher ... the word "apple"there.

looked/saw/was writing

114What is the traditional Sunday Lunch?

roast meat

115Why didn't you try ... yourself a job?

to find

116Tim …  his father has been a policeman for twenty years.

Says

117Life in New York is very _____ .

Exciting

118After Mary ... the room, she ... the floor.

had tidied up/washed

119What is there ... the ground floor ... your school?

on/at

120We spent hours talking about what we ______ since we left school.

had been doing

121"I see the clouds.".   He told me that she ______ the clouds.

 Saw

122I met her at yesterday’s party, but I ______ her by sight for years before that.

had known

123Jane … Diane that she was going to play tennis that afternoon.

Told

124You are lucky you have not got a child ... .

to look after

125The National Curriculum is …

a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools

126Didn't Lucy …  that she would be late?

Say

127Captain was the last ... the ship.

to leave

128Who is the girl ... the blue dress, sitting ... the head of the table?

in/at

129She ... get up and she ... stay in bed as she is seriously ill.

can't/has to

130What place is the geographical centre of London?

Trafalgar Square

131The sentence that does NOT contain reported speech is:

Are you going to tell me what he said, or do I have to ask him myself?

132In a fortnight’s time they ______ their exams.

will have taken

133My husband’s a _____ cook.

Bad

134She is a ________ supermodel.

 beautiful slim Brazilian

135The homework was the _____.

Easiest

136It was a great party. _____ loved it.

Everybody

137Tom looked at his hands. He ... that those hands ... young and strong before.

knew/had been

138It is the first time I ______ of anything like that.

have heard

139What is the capital of Scotland?

Edinburgh Five-year olds start their education

140On Christmas almost every housewife cooks

a holiday pudding

141Please go on ... your work while I am out. Five-year olds start their education

With

142There is only ______ water in the glass. Please give me some more.

a little

143What is the symbol of Scotland?

The thistle

144I want you …  more slowly; I can't understand you.

to speak

145"I am happy".  She told me that she ________ happy.

 Was

146How many countries are in the U.K?

4 

147The capital of Northern Ireland is…

Belfast

148During this year we ______ many advances in computer science

have seen

149What is the age of London?

over 2000 years

150Give me two ______ cake, please.

pieces of

151He was wearing a … shirt.

dirty old flannel

152I ... the call because I ... a shower.

didn't answer / was taking

153She wants us to meet at the cafeteria, but I’d rather we ______ here.

will meet

154What is the best and driest season in Britain?

Spring

155When did Oxford gain its first cinema?

in 1910

156When did the first electricity appear in Cambridge?

In 1893

157What happened in Cambridge in 1174 and 1385?

town was damaged by a fire

158How many  per cent of schoolchildren attend independent schools?

About 7 per cent

159By 2022, scientists surely ______ a cure for coronavirus.

will have discovered

160Last night I ______ you, but the phone was out of order.

Phoned

161He demanded that everyone __________ attention immediately.

pay

162The weather ______ worse last year than I ______ it to be.

was / had expected

163It isn’t ______ job for me to do alone.

an easy enough

164You can get married in Britain when you are…

16 

165This is the most important festival of the year in Great Britain

Christmas

166On May Day people decorate with ribbons

a pole

167The play I saw yesterday was ___ than this one.

worse

168I ______ much of the film because I fell asleep half-way through.

didn’t see

169What is “the City”?

financial and business centre of London

170He ordered the driver __________ the bus.

to stop

171She __________ me her sister was coming to visit.

Told

172They ... do this the day after tomorrow. Now they are very busy.

will be able to

173You met John yesterday, didn't you? No, we only …  on the phone.

Talked

174It is pleasant …  good news.

to tell

175Mother ... visit her friends as she ... stay with her child at home.

can't/has to

176What happened to Oxford in 1009?

the Danes burned Oxford

177They asked if __________ Toronto before.

we had visited

178Go out and get some fresh air! You ______ here reading all morning.

have been sitting

179It was the first time she ______ ever ______ a prize.

had / won

180I can see a lot of ______ outside the building.

People

181What did you …? I am sorry I wasn't listening attentively.

Say

182The team played _____ and lost the match.

Badly

183I didn't quite catch what you … .

Said

184On Guy Fawkes' Night children collect money for

buying fireworks

185What is the official name of Britain?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

186Peter’s very _____ at tennis. He won the game.

Good

187At what age do children have to start school in the UK?

at the age of 5

188What is the symbol of England?

The red rose

189What was the Tower of London?

A palace, a prison, a fortress

190You can leave school in Britain when you are…

18 

191We arrived ... London ... 6 p.m. ... a foggy November day.

in/at/on

192They quarreled last week. They ______ to each other since.

haven’t talked

193They were very rude to us. We ______ there again.

won’t go

194At midnight on December 31st people sing ForAult Lang Syne written by

R.Burns

195A: What’s the time?   B: I’m sorry I ______. My watch ______.

don’t know / has stopped

196Mother wants him ... to the country during the holidays.

to go

197First think then … .

Speak

198What the heart thinks the tongue …  .

Speaks

199The sentence that does NOT contain reported speech is:

I could tell you the answer, but that wouldn't help you in the long run.

200Secondary school starts at the age of

11