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Scotland
This quiz was created by Oxana Grigoryeva, an English teacher from school №188.
NovosibirskNovosibirskApril, 2007April, 2007
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It is the capital city of Scotland and a popular tourist centre. It has a famous castle, the Scottish
Parliament, a zoo, two universities and many museums and art galleries.
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It is Scotland’s largest city and it was the centre of the ship-building trade. In 1990 it was named
European City of Culture and in 2003 was European Capital of Sport
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It is a village just north of the border between England and Scotland. It is famous as the place where English young people come to get married, because in Scotland you can
get married without your parents’ permission at 16
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It is the region of northern Scotland where there are many mountains.
It is a popular centre for winter sports
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It is a royal palace in Edinburgh, used by members of the British royal family when they visit Scotland
and open at other times
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It is the main street in Edinburgh, named after the sons of King George III.
On its north side it has shops and restaurants and on
its south side there are large gardens.
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It is the line of three streets in Edinburgh, leading down the hill from the Castle to
Holyrood House.
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Scotland
По вертикали:1. It is a rough, thick woollen cloth
made in the island of Harris. It is warm and hard-wearing and is traditionally used for outdoor clothes, such as jackets and coats, and for women's skirts.
2. What is Auld Lang Syne? 3. Edinburgh is compared with this
ancient Greek town and it is usually called as the "…. of the North".
По горизонтали:4. What is Auld Reekie? It is a popular
name for …..What? 5. It is a river in south-west Scotland,
flowing through Glasgow and into the Irish Sea. It is 170 kilometres long.
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It is the title by which Prince Philip, the husband of
Queen Elizabeth II, is usually known.
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He was a Scottish poet, who wrote many poems and songs in English and in the dialect of Lowland Scotland. They
were about love, the countryside, the life of working people and his love of Scotland.
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He is also sometimes called the Young Pretender. He was the grandson of James II, who had been exiled in 1688. He spent 20 years in Rome preparing to win back the Crown of Great Britain. Many people in Scotland supported him and
in 1745 he led a Scottish army against King George II. After some successes, his army was defeated and he had to escape to France. He never returned to
Britain.
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She was the queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567. She became queen shortly after her birth. She did not rule Scotland until 1561 and was instead brought up
in France. In 1567 she was forced to give up power in favour of her son, and moved to England where she was held as a prisoner. Her cousin Elizabeth I
ordered to cut her head off.
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He was a Scottish inventor whose work played an important part in the development of the steam engine. His engines
were the first to be suitable for use in factories
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He was a Scottish author and poet. Most of his poetry and his historical novels are based on the traditions and history
of Scotland. His most famous novel is Ivanhoe
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It is the title by which Prince Philip, the husband of
Queen Elizabeth II, is usually known.
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He was a Scottish poet, who wrote many poems and songs in English and in the dialect of Lowland Scotland. They
were about love, the countryside, the life of working people and his love of Scotland.
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He is also sometimes called the Young Pretender. He was the grandson of James II, who had been exiled in 1688. He spent 20 years in Rome preparing to win back the Crown of Great Britain. Many people in Scotland supported him and
in 1745 he led a Scottish army against King George II. After some successes, his army was defeated and he had to escape to France. He never returned to
Britain.
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She was the queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567. She became queen shortly after her birth. She did not rule Scotland until 1561 and was instead brought up
in France. In 1567 she was forced to give up power in favour of her son, and moved to England where she was held as a prisoner. Her cousin Elizabeth I
ordered to cut her head off.
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He was a Scottish inventor whose work played an important part in the development of the steam engine. His engines
were the first to be suitable for use in factories
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He was a Scottish author and poet. Most of his poetry and his historical novels are based on the traditions and history
of Scotland. His most famous novel is Ivanhoe
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This performance takes place in Edinburgh every August and September, and is known throughout the world. For 90
minutes on 5 or 6 nights a week, 600 people perform
military music and march.
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It is a performance of music and drama that has been held in Edinburgh for three weeks every summer since 1947. The main aim of this performance is to bring to Scotland’s capital the finest performers
and productions from all over the world
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It is a traditional Scottish outdoor festival which includes music, dancing and sports such as putting the stone, throwing the hammer and
tossing the caber
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The 25th of January is celebrated all over the world by Scotsmen wherever they are, as it is the birthday of this famous Scottish poet. A special meal of haggis, potatoes and turnip is eaten, washed down by
lots of whisky. Before eating, a man reads a poem written especially for the haggis
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This performance takes place in Edinburgh every August and September, and is known throughout the world. For 90
minutes on 5 or 6 nights a week, 600 people perform
military music and march.
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It is a performance of music and drama that has been held in Edinburgh for three weeks every summer since 1947. The main aim of this performance is to bring to Scotland’s capital the finest performers
and productions from all over the world
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It is a traditional Scottish outdoor festival which includes music, dancing and sports such as putting the stone, throwing the hammer and
tossing the caber
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The 25th of January is celebrated all over the world by Scotsmen wherever they are, as it is the birthday of this famous Scottish poet. A special meal of haggis, potatoes and turnip is eaten, washed down by
lots of whisky. Before eating, a man reads a poem written especially for the haggis