1. From the European continent the British Isles are separated by
a) the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
b) the Irish Sea and the English Channel.
c) the English Channel and the North Sea.
2. The most important sea routes pass through the English Channel and the North Sea linking Europe with
a) America.
b) Africa.
c) Asia.
3. The climate of any place results from the interaction of a number of determining factors, of which one of the most important is
a) latitude.
b) precipitation.
c) temperature.
4. Relief is the most important factor controlling the distribution of
a) temperature and sunshine.
b) sunshine and precipitation.
c) precipitation and temperature.
5. Although the British are crowded very closely in a very small country, there is one respect in which they are very fortunate: this is their
a) weather,
b) climate.
c) geographical position.
6. Many of Britain's most valuable and accessible deposits of non-ferrous metals have been
a) developed.
b) worked out.
c) exhausted.
7. At the same time British industry has become increasingly orientated towards
a) heavier industry.
b) lighter industry.
c) agriculture.
8. The most important coal deposits are to be found in such industrial regions as Yorkshire, Lancashire, North-East England, the Midlands, Central Scotland and
a) North-West England.
b) Northern Ireland.
c) South Wales.
9. The Union Jack is
a) made up of three stripes.
b) made up of three crosses on a blue ground.
c) a very old flag which began to be used in the 13th century
10. The three crosses of the Union Jack
a) reflect the three main religions in the country.
b) are the crosses of England, Scotland and Ireland.
d) symbolize the union of Wales, England and Scotland.
11. The province of Northern Ireland consists of
a) six counties, and is part of the United Kingdom.
b) several counties which are part of the Republic of Ireland (Eire).
c) small districts and states which form an independent country.
12. The problem of Northern Ireland is closely connected
a) with the geographical position of this province.
b) with religion, because the Irish people can be divided into two religious groups: Catholics and Protestants.
c) with the fact that agriculture is the main branch of the economy.
13. The Gaelic language in Northern Ireland
a) is spoken widely by the population both in towns and in the countryside.
b) is still spoken in some families, especially in the west.
c) is not much different from the English language.
14. Stonehenge
a) is a collection of large ancient stones which are of no significant interest.
b) is an important geographical marker located in southern Britain.
c) is the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain.
15. Large numbers of tourists visit Stonehenge
a) especially on June 21 when the sun rises immediately over the Heel Stone of the circle.
b) in winter, especially when the snow covers the ancient stones.
c) to watch the eclipse of the sun.
16. Professor Gerald Hawkins proved that
a) Avebury was used as an ancient calendar.
b) the Aubrey Holes were of no importance.
c) Stonehenge could be used as a very exact computer to forecast the time of the next eclipse.
17. At one time, people thought that
a) Stonehenge was the capital of ancient Britain.
b) the Druids used Stonehenge as a temple to the sun.
c) Avebury was more important than Stonehenge.
18. The Druids were a special group among the Celts
a) who were both priests and doctors.
b) responsible for making different weapons for the warriors.
c) who acted as judges during different conflicts among the tribes.
19. The fauna of the UK
a) is different from Europe
b) is much like of north western Europe
c) is the same as in Europe
20. England is separated from Scotland by
a) the Cheviot Hills.
b) The Lake District.