CTV3B 17/12

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Good morniiing!

Today's lesson:

The Great English Pubquiz

Surprise, you don't need anything today!

(except for a good attitude)

After today's lesson you:

Will know more about British & American culture AND history.

Before we start though..

I'd like you to turn your tables to make groups of 4!

(plattegrond aanhouden)

The Great Pubquiz

You'll be given a whiteboard, write down your answer as a team.

I'll be asking any of you in the group why you chose that answer, so think carefully, you'll have 30 seconds per question.

The group with the most right answers, wins!

Round 1: History and Symbols

What is the national flower of England?

1. Poppy (klaproos)
2. Daffodil (Narcis)
3. Rose
4. Thistle (Distel)

B, the rose!

The rose has been England’s national flower since the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century.

Who was the first president of the United States?

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. John Adams
3. George Washington
4. Thomas Jefferson

C, George Washington!

George Washington became the first U.S. president in 1789 after leading the American Revolution.

Which historical feature is Bath famous for?
(where you'll be going!)

1. Stonehenge
2. Shakespears birthplace
3. Roman baths
4. They make great tea

C, Roman Baths!

Bath is renowned for its well-preserved Roman baths, built around natural hot springs.

What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?

1. The original colonies
2. The current states
3. Important battles
4. Years of independence

B, the current states

Each star represents one of the 50 states in the United States.

Who wrote the famous line, "We shall fight on the beaches" during World War II?

1. Winston Churchill
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower
3. Franklin D. Roosevelt
4. Neville Chamberlain

A, Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill delivered this speech in 1940 to rally Britain during the war against Nazi Germany.

Round 2: Music and Entertainment

Which British band wrote the song Bohemian Rhapsody?

1. The Beatles
2. Oasis
3. The Rolling Stones
4. Queen

D, Queen!

Queen released Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975, and it became one of their most iconic songs.

What is the largest film festival in the United States?

1. Tribeca Film Festival
2. Sundance Film Festival
3. Golden Globes
4. Oscars

B, Sundance

 Sundance is the largest independent film festival in the U.S., held annually in Utah.

Who played the role of Mr. Bean in the British TV series?

1. Hugh Laurie
2. Chris Evans
3. Rowan Atkinson
4. Tom Holland

C, Rowan Atkinson!

 

Rowan Atkinson became famous for his hilarious portrayal of Mr. Bean, a beloved comedy character.

Where does the dance phenomenon "The Charleston" originally come from?

1. London
2. New York
3. Charleston
4. Los Angeles

C, Charleston

The Charleston originated in Charleston, South Carolina, during the 1920s jazz age.

Which American TV series revolves around a group of people in New York City?

1. Brooklyn 99
2. Seinfield
3. The Big Bang theory
4. Friends

D, Friends!

Friends is a hit sitcom about six friends living in New York City, first aired in 1994.

Bonus question!

Approximately how many people visit the Roman Baths in Bath each year?

Make an estimate, the group closest to the number wins!

Let's count your answers

And the winner is......

Exit ticket

Fill out the worksheet before you go. 

When you finish, hand it in.

After you hand it in, return to your seat, don't stand up or leave yet.

That's all!

See you next week :)