Question

Test Answer the questions ( full answers) 1. Where does the Prime Minister live? 2. Who lives in Buckingham Palace? 3. What is the birthplace of William Shakespeare? 4. What is Liverpool famous for? 5. What cities are famous for their bicycles? 6. How many national parks are there in Britain? 7. What is Stonehenge? What are the versions? 8. How many islands are there in the British Isles? ( according to the video) 9. How can you get to Europe from London? 10. How many ravens are there in the Tower to be on the safe side? Why? 11. What is heavier: Big Ben or the London Eye? How many times? 12. What slogan was created during the World War II?

Answer 1

Ответ:

1) Prime Minister lives in an official residence.

2) The Queen and Prince Philip live in Buckingham Palace.

3) William Shakespeare's birthplace was Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom.

4) Liverpool is famous because of its football teams, Everton F.C. and Liverpool F.C.

5) Cities such as Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Paris are famous for their bicycles.

6) There are 15 parks in Britian.

7) Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument of Salisbury Plain in England.

8) There are around six thousand islands in British Isles.

9) You can get to Europe from London by Eurostar, a high-speed train.

10) There are around 7 ravens at the Tower.

11) Big Ben is way heavier that the London Eye. Big Ben is 1,900 tonnes heavier than the London Eye.

12) During the World War II there were created some slogans such as "keep calm", "your courage" and "freedom is in Peril".

Answer 2

1. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom resides at 10 Downing Street, London.

2. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II.

3. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

4. Liverpool is famous for being the birthplace of The Beatles and its rich maritime history, including the iconic Liverpool docks.

5. Cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen are renowned for their bicycle-friendly infrastructure.

6. There are 15 national parks in Britain, including the Lake District and Snowdonia.

7. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, and its purpose remains a mystery. There is one main version of Stonehenge, but interpretations of its significance may vary.

8. The British Isles comprise over 6,000 islands. The exact number might vary based on the source.

9. You can get to Europe from London by various means, including Eurostar trains, ferries, and flights.

10. The Tower of London traditionally keeps six ravens, and it's believed that having them ensures the safety of the kingdom. The exact number is maintained to prevent bad luck.

11. The weight of Big Ben (the Great Bell in the Elizabeth Tower) is greater than that of the London Eye. However, comparing them in terms of weight might be like comparing apples and oranges.

12. "Keep Calm and Carry On" was a slogan created during World War II by the British government to boost morale.