Good morning dear jury, our teams and guests. You’re welcome to the intellectual English contest "Brain – ring”. Our aim is to show students’ knowledge in English as well to widen cultural horizon and encourage students to get to know about the UK more.
Now I’d like to introduce our jury to you. The head of the jury is the vice- principal and a teacher of English Mrs. Shkorupska. The honorable members of the jury are: the teachers of English Mrs. Gryshay and Mrs. Stanishevska. The gamers are the students of 7th and 8th forms. Two teams take part in this game: Englishmen and Scots. The game has got 4 rounds.
It is the right time to start the game.
Round I Team Presentation
Each team needs to present their country.
Captain combat.
Englishmen:
Since the 18th century, England has been one of the largest consumers of tea in the world. Tea in England can be enjoyed anywhere. British like to drink strong black tea with milk and sugar.
If you go to England, you will learn to love talking about the weather, saying please and thank you, and apologizing for almost anything and everything!
Need a good excuse to take a selfie? London has some of the best tourist attractions around, so get your camera at the ready! It is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful views in the world.
England has a rich and fascinating history that is still celebrated to this day. In addition to the museums, galleries and historical landmarks that are displayed across the country, England is particularly proud of its Royal Family. Elizabeth the II has been the country’s Queen since 1952.
England offers its residents a delicious array of food and drink choices. The most commonly-known and best-loved English dishes include Sunday roast, fish and chips, and the classic fry-up. There are plenty of museums and art galleries that offer free or inexpensive entry.
Round II Flags, capitals and symbols
Find the flag of Scotland/ England and name the number.
Name the capital.
What plant is the symbol of England/ Scotland?
Round III
Answer the questions of the team. Each correct answer gets 1 point
Questions from Englishmen:
- What is the biggest city in England?
- What English cities are famous for their universities?
- What river does London stand on?
- What clock bell is the symbol of Great Britain?
- Who wrote detective stories about Sherlock Holmes?
- This English pop-group of the sixties was very popular all over the world.
- What is the national English drink?
- He is a great English scientist.
His theory of evolution opened a new period
in the development of biology.
Questions from Scotts:
- What cities are the two great centers of Scotland?
- What parts is Scotland divided into?
- What festival is known throughout the world and takes place in August and September in Edinburgh?
- What musical instrument is the national symbol of Scotland? It’s famous over the world.
- It is a famous Scottish folk song about Prince Charles Edward Stuart, who was the national hero of Scotland.
- What does the abbreviation “Mc” mean?
- What is a kilt ?
- He is the Scottish national poet. He is one of the most celebrated figures in the Scottish history and culture.
Round IV. The sights of Great Britain
The team whose captain raised the hand first answers the question.
- The place where you can stand with one foot in the East, and one foot in the West.
- This is the most famous bridge in the world situated in London.
- One of the world`s tallest observation wheels
- (135 meters), providing up to 40 kilometers of panoramic views on a clear day.
- What is the other name of the Palace of Westminster?
- The most important medieval fortress in Britain and home to the Crown Jewels.
- It`s a famous waxworks museum, which has one of the largest collections of wax models in the world
- The prehistoric monument located in England composed of large standing stones.
- What is the traditional place of coronation for English monarchs?
- An art museum on Trafalgar Square. It houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
- This London museum situated in Baker Street is dedicated to a famous fictional detective.
- One of the largest parks in central London, and one of the Royal Parks, famous for its Speakers` Corner.
- It`s a fortress which dominates the skyline of the capital of Scotland.
- What is the summer residence of Queen Elisabeth II?
- The legendary lake in Scotland where people think a monster lives.
- It`s a Victorian Gothic monument to a Scottish author. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.
- What cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London?
- One of Scotland`s most impressive ruined medieval fortress upon a rocky headland.
- It`s a skyscraper in London`s financial district.
- This building has become an iconic symbol of London and is one of the city`s most widely recognized examples of modern architecture.
Round V. Final test.
What three- coloured object unites England and Scotland?
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