TOPIC 5

Which four constituent nations make up the United Kingdom?

• England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
• England, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall
• England, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man
• England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland

Answer explanation

The UK comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Which historical event in 1066 had a major impact on the English language and culture?

• The Roman occupation
• The Norman Conquest
• The Industrial Revolution
• The English Civil War

Answer explanation

The Norman Conquest introduced significant Norman French influence.

Which of the following is a traditional British festivity?

• Thanksgiving
• Guy Fawkes Night
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Independence Day

Answer explanation

Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on 5 November in the UK.

Which holiday is most closely associated with the United States?

• Trooping the Colour
• Bastille Day
• Thanksgiving
• Guy Fawkes Night

Answer explanation

Thanksgiving is a major US national holiday.

Which of the following cultural contributions is most connected with the USA?

• Jazz and Hollywood cinema
• Shakespearean theatre
• Celtic myths and folklore
• Dot painting and Dreamtime stories

Answer explanation

Jazz and Hollywood are emblematic of US culture.

Which Irish author is famous for works like 'Ulysses'?

• Mark Twain
• James Joyce
• Margaret Atwood
• William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

James Joyce authored 'Ulysses' and 'Dubliners'.

Which country is officially bilingual in English and French?

• Australia
• Canada
• Ireland
• New Zealand

Answer explanation

Canada recognises English and French as official languages.

What is a distinctive contribution of Aboriginal Australian culture?

• Broadway musicals
• Dreamtime stories and the didgeridoo
• Gothic novels and romantic poetry
• Shakespearean sonnets

Answer explanation

Dreamtime narratives and the didgeridoo are iconic of Aboriginal culture.

According to Royal Decree 157/2022 and Decree 61/2022, why should teachers include cultural aspects in English lessons?

• To prepare students for geography tests
• To encourage cultural awareness and global citizenship
• To focus exclusively on grammar accuracy
• To avoid contact with other languages

Answer explanation

Legislation highlights cultural awareness and respect for diversity.

Which didactic activity best promotes both linguistic and intercultural competence?

• Creating maps and timelines of English-speaking countries
• Memorising verb tables silently
• Copying dictionary definitions
• Translating isolated sentences

Answer explanation

Maps and timelines integrate content and language in meaningful tasks.