GUIDE FOR EXAM

BRITISH CULTURE

QUESTIONS

1.- What does the name United Kingdom refer to?

A= It refers to the union of four countries that were once separated.

2.-Why England is famous around the world?

A= Because of some diferent reasons, for example: The Royal family, The Windsor Castle, The
Beatles, their educational institutes like Oxford, Cambridge and London Universities.

3.-Who are the british?

A= People who are from any country that belongs to the United Kingdom are called british.

4.-Who were the Celts?

A= The Celts were farmers and introduced the iron plough to Britain.

5.-Who were the Romans?

A= The Romans were the first group that invaded the United Kingdom

6.-Who were the Vikings?

A=The Vikings were a group of people coming from Scandinavian countries, who attacked and
terrorized Northern and Eastern Europe, including Britain.

7.-Who were the Anglo Saxons?

A=The Anglo Saxons were warriors and farmers who came from North-Western Europe.

8.-Mention examples of landmarks in the United Kingdom:

A= Stonehenge, The Buckingham Palace, The Palace of Westminster, The Tower of London, The
Windsor Castle, The Hadrian´s Wall, St Paul´s Cathedral, The Big Ben and The London Eye.

9.-What is Stonehenge?

A=Stonehenge is a circle of ancient stones with an age estimated at 4000 BC, it is one of most
famous prehistoric monument sites in Britain.

10.-What is The Buckingham Palace?

A=The Buckingham Palace is the Queen´s official residence in London and it is often used to
receive and entertain foreing visitors.
11.- What is The Palace of Westminster?

A= The Palace of Westminster is also know as House of Parliament, it is located beside the River
Thames.

12.-What is the Tower of London?¨

A=The Tower of London is an official Royal Palace which is considered world heritage.

13.-What is the Windsor Castle?

A= The Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and it was a royal residence for over 900 years and
today is one of the homes for the Queen in Windsor.

14.-What is the St Paul´s Cathedral?

A=St Paul´s Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in London, the dome of this catedral is the
second biggest dome in the world after St Peter’s in Rome.

15.-What is The Big Ben?

A=The Big Ben is a clock that is called this way, but it is the Palace of Westminster´s clock.

16.-What is the London Eye?

A=The London Eye is the tallest Ferris Wheel with 450 feet high.

17.-What kind of dish is Fish and Chips?

A= Fish and Chips is the most popular fast food in all England.

18.-What kind of dish is Yorkshire Pudding?

A=It is a type of bread made with batter, with a hole in the center, usually served with roast meat
and gravy.

19.- What kind of dish is Roast Beef?

A= This dish is made of beef roasted several hours in an oven, it is accompanied by potatoes or
vegetables.

20.- Why the dish Bubble and Squeak is called this way?

A=because it is named after the sound it makes while its cooking.

21.- What kind of dish is Full English Breakfast?

A=It is a dish consisting of eggs, bacon, sausages, bubble and squeak, grilled tomatoes and
mushrooms.

22.- What kind of dish is Black Pudding?

A=It is made from pig´s blood and fat. It´s very popular in Scotland and Ireland.
23.- What kind of dish is Toad in the hole?

A= It is a big Yorkshire pudding covered with sausages.

24.- How is Tea made?

A= It´s made from boiling tea leaves in a concoction and it is a very old tradition from the people
of England.

25.- What kind of dish is Cheesecake?

A=It is a dessert made of cheese, some cookies, meringue and sweet sauce.

26.- What kind of dish is Apple Pie?

A=It is a dessert that consists of a cake or pie filling sweetened with apples.

27.- Mention some kinds of cheese:

A= Blue and White Stilton, Cheddar, Red Leicester, Wensleydale, Sage Derby, Cornish Yarg, Double
Gloucester, etc.

28.-How are divided the holidays in the UK?

A= Official Days and Public Holidays.

29.-When is New Year´s Day celebrated?

A= This tradition is celebrated on January 1st according to the Georgian calendar.

30.-What is Mothering Sunday?

A=It´s a day when children pay respect to their mothers and give some gifts.

31.-What is Easter Monday?

A=It is the most importan Christian Festival, the celebration of the dead and coming to life of Jesus
Christ.

32.-When do they celebrate April Fool´s Day?

A= On April 1st

33.-When do they celebrate George´s Day?

A= On April 23rd

34.-When do they celebrate May Day?

A=On May 1 st

35.-Why Trooping the Colors is a special day?

A=Because Birtish people celebrate it as the birthday of the Queen.

36.-What are Nothing Hill Carnival and Summer Bank Holiday?

A=They are carnivals, they are joyful celebrations and also the largest carnivals in Europe.

37.-What is The Harvel Festival?

A=It is a celebration of the food grown on the land, ceremonies and celebrations to ask for a good
harvest.

38.-Why is the Bonfire Night called this way?

A= Because a catholic man called Guy Fawkes who tried to explode the parliament and kill the King
because the King had settled some laws that the Catholics though were unfair.

39.-What is Christmas Day?

A=It is a truly magical season that brings families and friends together to share the much loved
customs and traditions.

40.-When is St Patrick´s Day celebrated?

A=On March 17th

41.-How is the Government System in the UK?

A=They have a Monarchy, the king or queen is the head of state, and the prime minister is the
head of government.

42.-How is the British Constitution?

A=The British constitution is formed from various sources including statute law, case law made by
judges, and international treaties.

43.-How is considered the United Kingdom´s monarchy?

A=It is considered the oldest of all modern constitutional monarchies.

44.-Where and when was Queen Elizabeth ll born?

A= She was born in London on April 21st, 1926.

45.-When did Queen Elizabeth become a queen?

A=Elizabeth became a queen at the age of 25 years old.

46.-When was she crowned?

A=Elizabeth ll was crowned on June 2nd, 1953 in Westminster Abbey.

47.-What is the Cabinet?

A=It is a formal body made up of the most senior government ministers chosen by the prime
minister.
48.-What does the prime minister do?

A=The prime minister oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies.

49.-Which are the functions of the Parliament?

A=The main functions of the Parliament are to pass laws, to finance through taxation the work of
government, to scrutinize government policy and administration, including proposals for
expenditure, and to debate the major issues of the day.

50.-How is the House of Commons formed?

A= The house of Commons consists of 646 elected MPs. Of the 646 seats, 529 represent
constituencies in England, 40 in Wales, 59 in Scotland, and 18 in Northern Ireland.