English test online

FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS IN THE UK

I)True or False, justify with what you’ve learnt.

True False

a) The Queen’s birthday is celebrated in June because she was born on June, 18. □ □

………No she wasn’t. It’s just a tradition…………………….………..

b) In 1605, Guy Fawkes wanted to kill the American President. □ □

………No, he wanted to kill the king.………………………………

c) The Notting Hill carnival is a sad commemoration. □ □

………No, it’s a happy celebration. It’s very festive and colorful.

II) Reading comprehension :

Discover the Highland games, a famous festival in Scotland :

Read the three texts and answer these questions in French :

1) In ancient times, why were these games organized ?

Cela permettait aux chefs de clan de choisir les homes les plus forts pour le combat.

2) Do the Highland games take place in other countries ?

Ils peuvent être organisés dans d’autres pays du Commonwealth (anciennes colonies britanniques)

où il y a des communautés écossaises.

3) What do the competitors wear for these games ? le traditionnel kilt.

4) What can the spectators see during this festival ? différentes épreuves de force : le lancer de marteau, le tir à la

corde, etc.. + danse et musique.