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Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. The vast territory of Russia lies in the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia.

Russia is washed by twelve seas and three oceans.

Russia borders on many countries, such as Mongolia and China, Finland and Norway, and so on.

The land of Russia varies very much from forests to deserts, from high mountains to deep valleys. The main mountain chains are the Urals, the Caucasus and the Altai. The longest river is the Volga. The largest lakes are Ladoga and Baikal.

The Russian Federation is rich in natural and mineral resources. It has deposits of oil, gas, coal, iron, gold and many others.

The capital of the Russian Federation is Moscow.

Russia is a presidential republic.

The current population of Russia is more than 150 million people. The European part of the country is densely peopled, and most population lives in cities and towns and their outskirts.

 

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Where does NOT the vast territory of Russia lie?

• Western Australia

• Northern Asia

• Eastern Europe

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How many seas and oceans does Russia border?

• Twelve seas and three oceans

• Ten seas and two oceans

• Five seas and one ocean

• Fifteen seas and four oceans

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Which countries does Russia border on?

• India and Pakistan

• Brazil and Argentina

• Australia and New Zealand

• Mongolia and China

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What are the main mountain chains in Russia?

• The Urals, the Caucasus and the Andes

• The Urals, the Caucasus and the Altai

• The Himalayas, the Sierra Nevada and the Andes

• The Alps, the Rockies and the Himalayas

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What IS the longest river in Russia?

• The Mississippi

• The Nile

• The Volga

• the Ganges

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Which are the largest lakes in Russia?

• Lake Victoria and Lake Superior

• Lake Ladoga and Lake Baikal

• Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake

• Lake Michigan and Lake Huron

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What mineral resources does Russia have deposits of?

• Gold, silver and copper

• Diamonds, platinum and uranium

• Oil, gas and coal

• Iron, zinc and lead

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What is the capital of the Russian Federation?

• Kiev

• St. Petersburg

• Warsaw

• Moscow

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What type of government does Russia have?

• Presidential republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Communist state

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What is the current population of Russia?

• Less than 50 million

• Around 100 million

• More than 150 million

• Over 200 million

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousands small islands. Their total area is over 244 000 square kilometres.

The United Kingdom is one of the world’s smallest countries. Its population is over 57 million. About 80 percent of the population is urban.

The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast respectively. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. The capital of the UK is London.

The currency of UK is the pound sterling (£/GBP). There are 100 pennies, or pence, to the pound.

The English people say: "Other countries have a climate; in England we have weather." The English also say that they have three variants of weather: when it rains in the morning, when it rains in the afternoon or when it rains all day long.

The UK is a highly developed industrial country. It produces and exports machinery, electronics, textile. One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.

The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliament and the King as Head of State.

 

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What is the total area of the British Isles?

• Over 200,000 square kilometres

• Over 400,000 square kilometres

• Over 300,000 square kilometres

• Over 100,000 square kilometres

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What is the population of the United Kingdom?

• Over 60 million

• Over 50 million

• Over 40 million

• Over 70 million

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Which of the following is not a country in the United Kingdom?

• Ireland

• Wales

• Scotland

• England

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What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

• Cardiff

• Belfast

• Edinburgh

• London

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What is the currency of the United Kingdom?

• Dollar

• Euro

• Pound sterling

• Yen

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What is the main industry of the UK?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Shipbuilding

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What type of government does the UK have?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Communism

• Republic

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What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• Belfast

• London

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What is the percentage of urban population in the UK?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

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What do the English say about their weather?

• It's always sunny

• It's always snowy

• It's always rainy

• It's always windy

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Which of the following is not part of Great Britain?

• Wales

• Scotland

• England

• Ireland

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What is the chief export of the UK?

• Machinery

• Textile

• Electronics

• Food products

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How many pennies make a pound sterling?

• 50

• 150

• 100

• 200

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Which river is the longest in the USA?

• Hudson River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

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Which of the following is not a part of the British Isles?

• Great Britain

• Isle of Man

• Ireland

• Greenland

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What is the capital city of the United States of America?

• New York

• Washington DC

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

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What is the capital of Scotland?

• Belfast

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• London

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What is the official language of the United States of America?

• German

• Spanish

• English

• French

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Which mountain is the highest in the USA?

• Grand Canyon

• Denali

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Rushmore

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What is the name of the massive sculpture of four American presidents?

• Golden Gate Bridge

• White House

• Statue of Liberty

• Mount Rushmore

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Which national park is nearly 300 miles in length?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Glacier National Park

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What is the name of the official residence of the American president?

• The White House

• The Oval Office

• The Capitol

• The Pentagon

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What is the population of the United States of America?

• 350 million

• 325 million

• 300 million

• 250 million

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Which holiday marks the day that America declared independence from British rule?

• Memorial Day

• Labor Day

• Independence Day

• Veterans Day

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What is the traditional food enjoyed by millions of Americans on Thanksgiving?

• Pizza

• Turkey

• Sushi

• Tacos

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What is the American flag made up of?

• 50 stars and 13 diagonal stripes

• 50 stars and 13 vertical stripes

• 50 stars and 13 wavy stripes

• 50 stars and 13 horizontal stripes

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Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November each year?

• Halloween

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

• Easter

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What is the name of the bridge that connects San Francisco to Marin County?

• Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

• London Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

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Which religion is NOT one of the major religions in the United States of America?

• Jainism

• Paganism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

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What is the name of the national monument given to the US by the French?

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Mount Rushmore

• Grand Canyon

• Statue of Liberty

The United States of America are situated in the central part of the North American continent.

The total area of the USA is over nine million square kilometers.

The population of the USA is about 323 million people; most of the population lives in towns and cities.

The USA is a very large country, so it has several different climatic regions.

The United States is a land of rivers and lakes. The longest river in the USA is the Mississippi. The highest mountains are the Rocky Mountains.

The United States is rich in natural and mineral resources. It produces copper, oil, iron and coal. It is a highly-developed industrial and agricultural country.

There are many big cities in the USA, such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and others. The national capital is Washington, D.C.

The USA became the world leading country at the beginning of the twentieth century.

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What is the total area of the USA?

• Over fifteen million square kilometres

• Over twelve million square kilometres

• Over nine million square kilometres

• Over six million square kilometres

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What is the population of the USA?

• About 200 million people

• About 250 million people

• About 350 million people

• About 300 million people

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Which is the longest river in the USA?

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

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What are the highest mountains in the USA?

• Cascades Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

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What resources does the USA produce?

• Copper, oil, gold, and coal

• Copper, silver, iron, and coal

• Copper, oil, iron, and coal

• Silver, oil, iron, and coal

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Which city is the national capital of the USA?

• Washington, D.C.

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

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In which century did the USA become the world leading country?

• Nineteenth century

• Twentieth century

• Twenty-first century

• Eighteenth century

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What is the capital of the USA?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Washington, D.C.

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What is the longest river in the USA?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Mississippi

• Yangtze

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What type of government does Russia have?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Presidential republic

• Parliamentary republic

• Absolute monarchy

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Which time zone is 8 hours behind the UK?

• Eastern Time Zone

• Central Time Zone

• Mountain Time Zone

• Pacific Time Zone

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What is one of the chief industries of the United Kingdom?

• Agriculture

• Shipbuilding

• Automobile manufacturing

• Mining

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Which natural disaster is most common in 'Tornado Alley'?

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

• Fires

• Earthquakes

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How many stars are there on the US flag?

• 50

• 45

• 55

• 60

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Which region in the USA has warm summers and cold, snowy winters?

• Midwest

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

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Which state is the hottest climate zone in the USA?

• California

• Alaska

• Texas

• Florida

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What is the average temperature in the UK?

• 10.7°C

• 8.1°C

• 6.5°C

• 9.3°C

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Which crop is not grown in the UK?

• Sugar beet

• Soybeans

• Potatoes

• Wheat

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What is the total area of the United Kingdom?

• Over 9 million square kilometers

• Over 244,000 square kilometers

• Over 57 million square kilometers

• More than 150 million square kilometers

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Which of the following is not a country that makes up the United Kingdom?

• England

• Scotland

• Wales

• Ireland

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What is the currency of the United Kingdom?

• Dollar

• Pound sterling

• Euro

• Yen

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What is the longest river in the USA?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Mississippi

• Yangtze

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Which of the following is the national capital of the USA?

• New York

• Washington, D.C.

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

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Where is the vast territory of Russia located?

• Southern part of Africa

• Eastern part of Europe and northern part of Asia

• Central part of North America

• Western part of Asia

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How many seas and oceans does Russia border on?

• Five seas and two oceans

• Ten seas and one ocean

• Twelve seas and three oceans

• Eight seas and four oceans

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What is the longest river in Russia?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Yangtze

• Volga

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Which mountain chain is not found in Russia?

• The Caucasus

• The Rockies

• The Altai

• The Urals

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What is the capital of the Russian Federation?

• Minsk

• Kiev

• Moscow

• St. Petersburg

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What type of government does Russia have?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Presidential republic

• Parliamentary republic

• Absolute monarchy

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What is the current population of Russia?

• Less than 50 million people

• Around 100 million people

• More than 200 million people

• More than 150 million people

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Which part of Russia is densely peopled?

• European part

• Northern part

• Southern part

• Eastern part

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What is one of the chief industries of the United Kingdom?

• Agriculture

• Shipbuilding

• Automobile manufacturing

• Mining

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What is a highly developed industrial and agricultural country?

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• USA

• China