QUESTIONS FOR REVISION

AMERICA
TOPIC 1: AMERICAN PEOPLE
Part one: Closed questions
1. The first immigrants to the U.S who are known as the Pilgrims came from Africa. True or
False
2. The Pilgrims who migrated to America for a variety of reasons: e.g, environmental
deterioration, political and religious persecution, economic hardship and a sense of adventure.
True or False
3. The first people on the American continent came from ..........
A. Africa B. Asia C. Europe D. Australia
4. Who were the dominant ethnic group among early settlers of the U.S?
A. the British B. The Irish C. The German D. the Spanish
5. The Mayflower brought the first group of Pilgrims to North America ………..
A. in 1600 B. in 1610 C. in 1620 D. in 1630
Gap filling
6–9.
The most distinctive characteristic of the United States is its (6) ............. . Walt Whitman said:
"the U.S is not merely a nation but a nation of (7) ...............". People from around the world have
come to the United States and influenced its (8)............... and (9)..............
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
1. Why did Christopher Columbus call the Native Americans he met the “Indians”?
2. In what year did the thirteen colonies declare their independence from Britain?
3. Who were the unwilling immigrants to America?
4. Why do people sometimes refer to the United States as the “melting pot” or “a nation of
nations”?
5. Which among the American beliefs and values do you find most impressive? Why?
TOPIC 2: AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY
Part one: Closed questions
1. The United States of America is a federal republic on the continent of North America,
consisting 48 conterminous states and the non-conterminous states of Alaska and Hawaii.
True or False
2. The national capital is Washington, D.C. located in West Virginia. True or False
3. A large number of rivers are in the east of the nation. True or False
4. Most of the country has a humid continental climate. True or False
5. The highest point of the U.S is in .......
A. Alaska B. Hawaii C. the west D. the east
6. The longest river in the U.S is…..
A. the Mississippi B. The Missouri C. the Ohio D. the Tennessee
7. In the 19 century, the Americans began to expand the country…………
th

A. eastward B. westward C. southward D. northward

PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
1. How many regions can the United States be divided in? Name these regions.
2. How is the States geographically diverse?
TOPIC 3: AMERICAN HOLIDAYS
Part one: Closed questions
True/False
1. Christmas Day is the most important religious holy day for family in US.
2. Martin Luther King Day is celebrated to memorize the day when Dr King was assassinated.
3. Presidents’ Day is known as George Washington’s birthday in the United States.
4. Memorial Day is to honor the fallen soldiers. The U.S President often gives a speech and lays
a wreath on their tombs.
5. Veterans’ Day, which used to be called Armistice Day, is just now celebrated to honor
Americans who had served in World War I.
6. The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in 1620.
7. The United States is a nation of many religions and ethnic groups. For example, people of both
Jewish and Moslem faiths observe all of their traditional holy days in September.

Gap filling.
8. ………….is regarded as the birthday of the United States.
9. Star-Spangled Banner, a poem inspired by the Battle of Baltimore in 1814, is the … …….of
the United States.
10. ……… …..are a remarkable and satisfying conclusion to the Fourth of July holiday.
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
1. What are the national holidays that Americans share with many countries?
2. What are the two holidays that cherish national origins?
3. What are the symbols of Independence Day?
4. Briefly present One of American unique holidays.
TOPIC 4: AMERICAN EDUCATION
Part one: Closed questions
True/False
1. The U.S. Education system is characterized by a great deal of decentralization.
2. Schooling is compulsory for all children in the United States and all children are required to
stay in school until they are 18.
3. The SAT and ACT are the most common standardized tests that students take when applying
to a college or university in the United States.
4. The community college awards the associate’s degrees, and the university awards the
bachelor’s and master’s degree.
Multiple choice questions
5. About………..of U.S students are enrolled in private schools.
A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40%
6. Some U.S students attend a community college for………..before they continue their
studying at another college or university.
A. one year B. one year and a half C. two years D. three years
7. Many U.S. secondary schools offer a wide variety of …………courses, although the
availability of such courses depends on each particular school’s financial resources and
desired curriculum emphases.
A. supplemental B. mandatory C. elementary D. elective
8. The federal government has……………..influence on curriculum decisions in public
schools.
A. no B. limited C. excessive D. thorough
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
1. What are some strong points in the US education system for school? Which characteristic do
you like best? Why?
2. What are the admission requirements for college/ university in the USA? Which requirement
do you highly appreciate? Why?

TOPIC 5: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Part one: Closed questions
True or False?
1. The leader of each state is called governor.
2. The United States Constitution established the country’s political system and is the basis for
its laws. It is based on the doctrine of the separation of powers between the legislative, executive
and judiciary.
3. The United States has two main political parties – the Democratic and Republican parties.
4. The U.S Presidents are elected every four years through the United States Electoral College,
which has 538 delegates.
Multiple choice questions
5. Who can become the President in case that both the President and Vice – President die before
the end of their terms?
A. one of the members in the President's Cabinet
B. one of the members in the Supreme Court.
C. the chairman of the House of Representatives
D. the chairman of the Senate
6. Who appoints the department heads?
A. Congress B. The President
C. The Vice - President D. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
Gap filling
There are not clear differences between the Republican and Democratic parties. In general, the
Republicans tend to be more (7)………….and to have more support among the upper classes,
while the Democrats tend to be more (8)…………and to have more support among the
(9)……………and the (10)……….

PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS

1. Why does the Constitution work as well today as when it was written?
2 Which can prevent any branch of the Government from having too much power?
3. What are the two major political parties in America? How different are they?
4. What are the legal qualifications of the U.S President?
5. Enlist the main roles of the U.S President? Choose one of them and explain in details
TOPIC 6: MASS MEDIA
Part one: Closed questions
True or False
1. The U.S. Constitution's saying: "a well - informed people is the strongest guardian of its own
liberties" is to affirm the information's important role in American society.
2. The press functions as a watchdog over government actions
3. People in the US all agree that freedom of speech means there are no limits on speech.
4. Freedom of speech is one right prized above all others in a democratic society.
5. Freedom of the press applies to the right of print and broadcast media to express political
views and to cover and publish news rather than to a single person's right to publish ideas.
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
1. What is the freedom of speech? (In your own words)
2. What is the freedom of the press? (In your own words)
BRITAIN
TOPIC 1: BRITISH LAND AND PEOPLE
Part one: Closed questions
1. 70% of the U.K’s land area is devoted to agriculture. True or False
2. Great Britain consists of Scotland, England and Wales. True or False
3. There are .......... lions on the first and fourth quarters of the shield on the Royal Coat of Arms.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
4. What is the national plant of Ireland?
A. Rose B. Leek C. Thistle D. Shamrock
5. The Angles and Saxons came from………………..
B. Italy B. Germany C. Denmark D. the Netherlands
Gap filling
“The nose of the bulldog has been slanted (6)……………….. so he can breathe without letting
go,” said Winston Churchill.
The (7)………………….telephone box is a symbol of Britain.
English is a (8)……………………language.
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
1. Why are people in the UK called British, not English?
2. How many invasions were there in the U.K? What were they?
TOPIC 2: BRITISH HISTORY
Part one: Closed questions
7. From 1500 BC to the Roman Invasion in 43 AD, the Iron Age people began building burial
mounds and stone circles. True or False
8. The Norman conquest made England become a unified country. True or False
9. King John had to sign the Magna Carta that he only ruled by the will of people True or
False
10. Queen Elizabeth brought one of the most glorious eras of Britain True or False
11. The ……………………..Plot to blow up Parliament failed, which led to anti catholic riots.
A. Catholic Gunpowder B. the Civil war
C. Divine Right D. the Conflict
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
What was the unmitigated disaster of Britain in North America?
TOPIC 3: BRITISH GEOGRAPHY
Part one: Closed questions
True/False
1. Britain has neither towering mountains nor impressive large rivers, plains or forests.
2. Britain’s geographical features is lack of extremes.
3. London is the second largest city in Europe.
4. Southern England is least densely populated area in the UK
5. The highlands of Scotland are famous for tourism and whisky
6. Northern Ireland’s area is mainly agricultural.

7. Which English accent is taught to foreigners?

A. Southern English accent B. Northern English accent
C. British English accent D. American English accent
8. The largest lake in the UK is located in
A. England B. Scotland C. Northern Ireland D. Wales
Gap filling.
11. Most of the tallest mountains are found in …………………..
12. The lowest point of the U.K is…………………….
13. The north and west of the U.K are mainly ……………… areas
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
Write about one of British geographical features.
TOPIC 4: BRITISH EDUCATION
Part one: Closed questions
True/False
1. There are no more than 30 students in each class of British schools.
2. State schools has more emphasis on “character-building” & the development of “team spirit”.
3. Today, children of all abilities at age 11 can attend comprehensive schools.
4. There is central control over the actual operation of educational institutions.
5. Learning for its own sake is British students’ learning style.
Multiple choice questions
6. Students in Britain attend …………….terms during an academic year.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
7. The campus universities were founded in the early…………………..
A. 1930s B. 1940s C. 1950s D. 1960s
8. The basis of university selection are A – level results and ……………..
A. leadership ability B. an interview
C. an essay D. extracurricular activities
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
1. What is 6th form in British educational system?
2. What are traditional images of public schools in the U.K?
TOPIC 5: BRITISH POLITICAL LIFE
Part one: Closed questions
True or False?
1. The public attitude toward politics is lack of trustworthiness and high degree of suspicion.
2. Politics in people’s opinion is an unnecessary dirty business.
3. Democracy in Britain means that people have the right to vote for important constitutional
changes.
4. Political system of the U.K is both a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy?
Multiple choice questions
5. The number of members in House of Common is………………
A. 650 B. 700 C. 750 D. 1000
6. Conservative party stands for ………………….
A. hierarchical authority B. equality C. liberal D. democracy
PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS
What is British style of Democracy?
TOPIC 6: BRITISH HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
Part one: Closed questions
True or False
1. Public holiday is also called “bank holidays” and they are not connected with religious
celebrations.
2. People usually gather in Trafalgar Square on New Year’s Eve in London.
3. Christmas is the time for friends and New Year’s Eve is for family – gathering.
4. An increasing number of people now go on working holidays.
Multiple Choice
5. In Britain, the average employee gets…………………weeks’ paid holiday a year.
A. three B. four C. five D. six
6. Christmas dinner is the meal consisting of…………………………
A. stuffed roast turkey and other vegetables
B. roast turkey with potatoes and some other vegetables
C. roast turkey, potatoes, and ice - creams
D. vegetables and ice – creams.

PART 2: OPEN QUESTIONS

1. What is “package holiday”?
2. Why do young couples go to Gretna Green?