Thẻ ghi nhớ: Chapter 1: An Overview of British Land and People | Quizlet

Keeping "stiff upper lips" is originally British.

False

Which occupies most of the land in the United Kingdom?

agriculture

What is the Pennines?

a range of hills

Which plant is the national symbol of Wales?

daffodil

Where is Britain in Europe?

North and West Europe

What is "the British Isles"?

A. all the islands off the North West coast of the European continent

B. all the islands off the South West coast of the European continent

C. all the islands off the North East coast of the European continent

D. all the islands off the South East coast of the European continent

A

What does Great Britain consist of?

England, Scotland, and Wales

When were the Parliaments of England and Wales united?

in 1536

When were the Parliaments of England, Wales and Scotland united?

in 1707

What is the name of the Uk's national flag?

the Union Jack

How many lions are there on either the 1st or 4th quarter of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom?

three

The main areas of highland are in Scotland and England

False

There is not much farmland in Britain.

False

The highest mountain in Britain is in Scotland.

True

The longest river in Britain is the River Thames.

False - Severn

Rose is the symbol of England.

True

Shamrock is the symbol of Wales

False (Ireland)

The United Kingdom, abbreviated to U.K, is both the political and geographical name of the country.

False

The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of four crosses

False (just three)

In Wales, people often speak Welsh only.

False (not only)

All Welsh, Scottish and Irish people speak English but they have their own special accents and dialects.

True

There have been 5 groups of invaders into Britain.

True

John Bull is often accompanied by a bulldog.

True

The bulldog became a symbol of England due to the tenacity made by Winston Churchill.

True

The V-sign in Britain usually signifies victory

True

The British usually stop work and have a cup of tea in the morning.

False (afternoon)

British people like talking about weather because it is considered an excuse to start talking.

True

The Red telephone box was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott who also designed Liverpool Cathedral.

True

The bowler hat is not only popular in Britain but also in Germany, France and Bolivia.

True

Melone or chapeau melon are other names of bowler hats in England.

False (France)

What are the differences between the names "Great Britain" and the "United Kingdom"?

UK: Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England
great Britain: Wales, Scotland, England

What is "the British Isles"?

(This is the geographical name that refers to) all the islands off the North West coast of the European continent.

How many colours are there in the National flag of the U.K? With what are St George, St Andrew and St Patrick symbolized?

Union Jack : upright red cross (St George), the patron saint the white diagonal cross (St Andrew); the red diagonal cross (St Patrick)

What is the highest mountain in Britain? Where is it located?

Ben Nevis (1344m) in the Highland council area, Scotland

How many languages are taught in schools in the UK now? What are they?

Four languages (Welsh, Scotish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, English)

What makes the Scottish, Welsh, English and Northern Irish different each other?

accents and dialects, the long history of invasion

In what areas can differences be found among the four nations: England, Wales Scotland and Ireland?

Language, Education, legal system, religion

Why is English a Germanic language? (không chắc)

English developed from Anglo Saxons and is a Germanic language

Which accent is generally the most easily understood, and usually taught t foreigners in the UK?

Southern English accent

What can be considered very British and why?

Afternoon tea (British stop working for a cup of tea and a snack around mid-afternoon)

The British like talking about this because it's an excuse to start talking.

weather

The third invader into Britain after the Celts (5-6)

angle saxons

A range of hills in the center of England (8)

Pennines

John Bull is always accompanied by this kind of animal.

bull dog

The color of a very popular telephone box in Britain

red

The capital city of England

London

All the islands off the North West coast of the European continent

british isles

The name of the longest river in Britain

severn

The name of the UK's national flag

the Union Jack

The name of a very traditional hat in Britain

bowler hat

The highest mountain in Britain

Ben Nevis

The national plant of Wales

leek and daffodil