Country Studies Test 1. The British Commonwealth.

1. Fill in theblanks with proper words:

The British Commonwealth is a...

Independent states are called....

For example among them are....

Dependent territories are called ... , among them are ... .

The new Commonwealth has grown out of... .It was born after...

The Commonwealth people are drawn from all the world's main races, from all the continents, that is from ... , ... Among Common­wealth countries are those in which dominating religions include ...

... is recognized as head of the Commonwealth .She is also the head of the state in ... countries such as ...

The coordinating organ of the Commonwealth is ... .Its Head­quarters is in ... . It is headed by ... . The coordinating organ promotes consultations, ........

Consultations take place through diplomatic representatives known as ... and ... meet annually to discuss world problems. Other meetings in­clude ... , ... . They take place every....

Test 2. The British Isles, England (Geography).

1. Put the letter “t” after the sentence if it is true or the letter “f” if it is false:

1. All the British Isles are part of the United Kingdom .

2. Cape Lizard is the northmost point ofGB.

3. The seas surrounding the British Isles are shallow.

4. The prevailing winds on the territory of the British Isles are westerly.

5. The rivers of the British Isles are much used for navigation.

6. Channel Islands are the coldest parts of the British Isles.

7. In England lowlands prevail.

8. The first atomic power station in Europe was built in England.

9. The Pennine District is famous for its picturesque lakes, valleys, waterfalls. It is connected with the history of English literature.

10. In Midlands manufacturing industry is concentrated.

11. Lancashire and Yorkshire are famous for cattle-breeding and gardening.

12. The South-East of England is the most important region in terms of population, industry and agriculture.

13. The Peninsula of Cornwall is known as the Land's End. It was famous for pirates.

14.Black Country is another name for Lake District.

15. East Anglia is closely connected with the rest of Britain.

16. The national flag of England is St. George's Cross-a red crosson a blue background.

17.St. George became saint patron of England in the XV c.

18. St. George was proclaimed saint patron of England by Richard the Lion-Hearted.

19. On the 23^rd of April many Englishmen wear a rose pinned to their jackets.

20. Catholic Church is the predominant one in England.

Test 3. Ancient Britain.

1. Answer the following questions in written form:

1. What tribes inhabited Britain in ancient times?

2. Where is Stonehenge situated?

3. What were its functions?

4. When was Britain a Roman province?

5. What parts of the island were occupied by the Romans?

6. Which of the Roman Emperors was the first to invade Britain?

7. Who managed to conquer it?

8. What event in the history of Roman Britain is associated with Queen Boadicea?

9. How did the Romans try to defend themselves against the Celtic tribes?

10. What kind of roads did the Romans build?

11. What kind of towns existed in Britain under Roman occupation?

12. In what sources do we find information about the life of Roman Britain?

13. What languages were spoken at that time in England?

14. When did the Romans withdraw from England?

15. Who forced them to do it?