Проверочная работа на знание социокультурной компетенции для учащихся 9-11 классов

Проверочная работа на знание социокультурной компетенции для учащихся 9-11 классов
Choose the right answer:
Who was the first President of U.S.A.?
John Kennedy c) George Washington
Barack Obama d) Avraam Lincoln
When do American people celebrate President’s Day?
2nd Monday of January c) 3rd Tuesday of March
3rd Monday of February d) 1st Wednesday of November

What is the traditional American food which they prefer to eat every Thanksgiving Day?
chicken and fried potatoes c) turkey and pumpkin pie
sweet marshmallows d) pizza and hamburgers
What is the national symbol of U.S.A.?
Bald Eagle c) Hollywood
The Statue of Liberty d) Snow-Leopard
Who was Saint Valentine according to the most famous legend?
a British sculptor c) an American singer
a Roman priest d) an Italian sculptor
When do American people celebrate St.Patrick’s Day?
8th of September c) 15th of March
17th of October d) 17th of March
What is the capital of U.S.A.?
New York c) Hollywood
Washington d) San Francisco
Who is the present President of the United States?
a) Bill Clinton c) Barack Obama
b) George Bush d) George Washington
How many states does the U.S.A. consist of?
In which state of America is Hollywood located?
Choose the right answer or answer the questions.
Who was the first Prime Minister woman in Great Britain?
Gordon Brown c) Queen Elizabeth
Margaret Thatcher d) Queen Diana
Who tried to blow up the House of Parliament ages ago?
Guy Spoons c) Guy Fawkes
Gal Spoons d) George Fawkes
Where did the Beatles come from?
Liverpool c) Bristol
Manchester d) Edinburgh
What is the highest mark in British schools?
A c) D
C d) E
St.Paul’s Cathedral is:
A fortress c) a museum
A church d) a prison
What is the capital of Wales?
Edinburgh c) Glasgow
Cardiff d) London
What is the name of the present British Queen?
Elizabeth I c) Queen Diana
Queen Mary d) Elizabeth II
Where is Nelson’s Column situated?
in Parliament Square c) in Piccadilly Circus
in Trafalgar Square d) in Central Park
What plant is the symbol of England?
What is the official name of the country which language you study?
Choose an appropriate equivalent to English proverb:
English proverbs Russian Equivalents
Actions speak louder than words. В тихом омуте черти водятся.
Better late than never. Звону много, толку мало.
As you make your bed, so you must lie on it. Где хотенье, там и уменье.
Business before pleasure. Не по словам судят, а по делам.
Catch the bear before you sell his skin. Куй железо пока горячо.
Every dog has his day. Лучше поздно, чем никогда.
East or West home is best. На вкус и цвет товарища нет.
It is no use crying over spilt milk. Шила в мешке не утаишь.
Make hay while the sun shines. Ум хорошо, а два лучше.
Where there is a will, there is a way. Сделал дело, гуляй смело
No pains, no gains. С глаз долой - из сердца вон.
Out of sight, out of mind. Сделанного не воротишь.
Still waters run deep. Не убив медведя, шкуры не продавай.
Tastes differ. Долг платежом красен.
Two heads are better than one. Без труда не вытащишь и рыбки из пруда
Murder will out. Слезами горю не поможешь.
One good turn deserves another. Будет и на нашей улице праздник.
Great boast, small roast. Без труда не вытащишь и рыбки из пруда.
A cat in gloves catches no mice. В гостях хорошо, а дома лучше.
What is done cannot be undone. Что посеешь, то и пожнешь.
Answers:
1) c
2) b
3) c
4) a
5) b)
6) d)
7) b)
8) c)
9) 50 states
10) California
1) b
2) c3) a4) a5) b6) b7) d8) b9) a rose
10) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1) d 11) r
2) f 12) k
3) t 13) a
4) j 14) g
5) m 15) i6) q 16) h
7) s 17) n
8) p 18) b
9) e 19) o
10) c 20) l