英语国家概况复习简摘.doc

What are the capital cities of the UK? What is the name of the British flag? Union Jack Flag What is the currency of the United Kingdom? What is the slang name for the currency used in England? Where does the Queen live? What are the names of the main political parties in the UK? What else does the Queen do? Scotland - The capital is Edinburgh .Wales - The capital is Cardiff. Northern Ireland - The capital is Belfast. The population of the United Kingdom is almost 60 million.The population of England is just over 50 million.Britain has more people aged over 60 than under 16.The currency of the UK is the pound.100 pence make one pound.? The slang name for the British pound is ‘quid’. The capital of Australia is Canberra ‘Aussie’ is a nickname for Australian people or things. ‘Kiwi’ is the nickname for New Zealanders The native inhabitants of New Zealand are called Maori’s and their traditional dance is called the ‘Haka’ The native inhabitants of Australia are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Western Australia is Australia’s largest state by area 6. Which day is boxing day? a) December 24th b) December 25th c) December 26th 7. Who delivers presents to children in the UK? The Christmas Fairy Father Christmas or Santa Claus The Three Kings What is the capital of Western Australia? What is one of the biggest industries in Perth? What is the Haka? Discuss some things Australians do in their spare time What is the capital of Western Australia? What is one of the biggest industries in Perth? What is the Haka? Discuss some things Australians do in their spare time When was the declaration of independence? July 4, 1774 July 6,1778 July 4, 1776 July 6, 1774 What is the ‘Haka’? A traditional Maori dance from New Zealand. 1. What is the capital city of America? Chicago, IL New York, NY Washington, DC Los Angeles, CA What is the largest state by area in America? Texas California Alaska Montana 2. Who was the first American president? Thomas Jefferson Abraham Linco