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British Holidays

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where do you think Valentine's Day originated from?

a)

The Roman Empire

b)

Babylon

c)

Ancient Greece

2.

What do people usually give to each other in Wales on Valentine's Day?

a)

Valentine cards

b)

Wooden spoons

c)

Flowers

d)

Small keys

3.

What flower is the symbol of Valentine's Day?

a)

Red rose

b)

Tulip

c)

Adonis

4.

Which part of the UK is associated (ассоциируется) with Saint Patrick's Day?

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5.

Liverpool has the highest proportion of residents with Irish ancestry of any English city. В Ливерпуле проживает наибольшее количество ирландцев среди всех английских городов.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A story dating back to the 6th century tells that St. .......... rescued a maiden by slaying a fearsome fire-breathing dragon. According to legend, the only well in the town of Silence was guarded by a dragon. In order to get water, the inhabitants of the town had to offer a human sacrifice every day to the dragon. The person to be sacrificed was chosen by lots. On the day that St. ... was visiting, a princess had been selected to be sacrificed. However, he killed the dragon, saved the princess and gave the people of Silene access to water. In gratitude, they converted to Christianity.

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7.

Who adopted the Emblem of the Cross of St. George? При ком, в качестве эмблемы, был избран Крест Святого Георгия

a)

Edward IV

b)

Richard the Lionheart

c)

Henry of Winchester

8.

Halloween traces its roots from a festival called Samhain, which was an ancient pagan festival (древнее языческое празднество) celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

There is a special term – samhainophobia that refers to (относится к) a psychological condition when a person is afraid of Halloween.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Name 2 main colours of Halloween.

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11.

It is believed that if you hear some footsteps behind you on Halloween night, you can look back because nothing may happen with you during this time.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Typical witch’s companions are ...

a)

Snake and frog

b)

Cat and owl

c)

Frog and cat

d)

Owl and snake

13.

It has been proven that during Halloween less people die on the roads than on any other day.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

There is a Helloween myths, according to which if you are unfortunate enough to hear owl's call, then it means someone is about to die.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Despite the creepy and scary Halloween facts and myths, the Holiday is considered to be number 2 on America's most significant commercial Holiday list.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The symbol of Ireland is...

a)

The red rose

b)

The leek

c)

The thistle

d)

The shamrock

17.

In which part of the United Kingdom is St. David's Day celebrated?

a)

England

b)

Wales

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

18.

Which part of Great Britain became the part of the state in 1707?

(a)  

19.

Which kingdom is not reflected on the flag of the United Kingdom?

(a)