HOME TO ROYALTY

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Which of the picture/s show the Edinburgh Castle?

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Which of the picture/s show the Osborne House?

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Who was born in Edinburgh Castle?

• James I

• Queen Victoria

• Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth

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When is the Military Tattoo, and how long does it last?

• every August, 3 weeks

• every August, 4 weeks

• every July, 3 weeks

• every June, 3 weeks

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Whose holiday home was Osborne House?

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Queen Victoria II

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What was the Swiss cottage used for?

• a playhouse

• a memorial house

• a holiday house

• a entertainment house

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Edinburgh Castle

(1) ………. Edinburgh Castle, situated high above the city on Castle Rock, was once the home of the kings and queen of Scotland. The 700-year-old Crown of Scotland is still on display there, and the Royal apartments include a tiny room where the future king of England, James I, was born in 1566.

• A. A lot to see

• B. Used by the Army

• C. Home to royalty

• D. Ancient traditions live on

• E. A national symbol

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Edinburgh Castle

(2) ………. The castle was the site of many battles with the English. Over the centuries, it survived many attempts to destroy it, which is why many Scots see it as a symbol their own survival.

• A. A lot to see

• B. Used by the Army

• C. Home to royalty

• D. Ancient traditions live on

• E. A national symbol

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Edinburgh Castle

(3) ……… Visitors to the castle will see a military guard a military guard on the gate, because the castle is still the headquarters of the army's Scottish Division. The famous Military Tattoo is also held here every August. This is a spectacular three-week festival of bagpipe and band music, marching and displays by Scottish regiments.

• A. A lot to see

• B. Used by the Army

• C. Home to royalty

• D. Ancient traditions live on

• E. A national symbol

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Edinburgh Castle

(4) ………. Edinburgh Castle houses exhibitions of Scottish history and a collection of armour and weapons. As we as what there is to see inside, the castle's hilltop position offers the best views of the city.

• A. A lot to see

• B. Used by the Army

• C. Home to royalty

• D. Ancient traditions live on

• E. A national symbol