Why the UK is the greatest country in the world!

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

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Rules

• In your groups, use one phone to type in the answers
• You are going to watch a film about 10 reasons why the UK is great.
• Afterwards there will be some questions
• Answers for Blue questions were mentioned in the film.
• Green questions mean the rest of the group can use their phones to find answers.
  

Explain in English what is meant by RP (received pronunciation) or 'The Queen's English'

Match the city to the accent

Glasgow

Newcastle

Liverpool

Scouse

Glaswegian

Geordie

How many islands are there in the UK?

How much coast line does the UK have?

Why is the Chunnel located between Folkestone and Calais?

Which two colours does the Scottish flag have?

Which four countries make up the United Kingdom?

What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

What is the name of the British flag?

1. St George Cross
2. Union Jack
3. St Andrew's Cross
4. Jolly Roger

Why is Brexit a problem for Northern Ireland?

Name 5 famous sport's stadiums in London

Name five other famous buildings in London

Which part of the UK mainland is warmest on average?

Name one animal you would not expect to find in London, but does live there!

Explain what the NHS is?

Explain in Dutch what 'equity of access' means in relation to the NHS?

Name the two most famous universities in the UK?

Are all schools free in the UK? Explain your answer?

Does every school in the UK have a uniform?

How many castles are there in England approximately?

1. 3000
2. 4000
3. 5000
4. 6000

What is the name of the oldest castle still used by the Royal Family?

Explain what the Commonwealth is as referred to in the film

How many countries did he say where in the Commonwealth

1. 44
2. 54
3. 45
4. 64

Name the three English queens in history who have been very powerful

What is the difference between football and soccer?