Instituto Superior del Profesorado English Culture of the Speaking Country (History)

San Agustn (A-757) 2014

Lic. Sergio E. CASTILLO
1-2 castillo_sergio@hotmail.com
Revision for Written Assignment (TP) # 1

Be ready to discuss the answers to the following questions according to what you have learnt.

1. How can you define the British Isles?
2. Is Great Bri t ai n t he same as t he UK? Account for your answer.
3. Whats the origin of the name Britain?
4. Provide information about Britannia.
5. What is the Union Jack?
6. Briefly account for a timeline about the inhabitants in the British Isles.
7. Provide an overview of the Celt culture.
8. Who were the Druids?
9. What can you comment on the languages spoken in the Isles? Provide a summary for it.
10. How did the Romans mark the lives of the inhabitants in Great Britain?
11. If the Romans improved the standard of life in the Isles, why did they leave everything behind?
12. What is the Hadrians Wall?
13. Who settled in the British Isles after the Romans? Was there any tribal invasion?
14. What was the feudalism system and why people were unhappy with it?
15. Why is the year 1066 important for English people?
16. What are the names of the longest Rivers in UK?
17. Where is the highest mountain located in the Isles?
18. It is said that UK has a variable climate. What are the causes for that belief?
19. What i s underst ood by f oggy l and? Expl ai n t he concept
20. Which are the coldest and warmest areas in Great Britain? Provide clues for your answer.
21. Which were one of the measures that the government has taken to stop pollution and
contamination in London?
22. Describe in your words why London is one the most important city in the world.
23. Why is River Thames so relevant for London?
24. Which is the biggest city in Britain and Europe?
25. Can you spot some of the top attractions in London?
26. Which area is known as The Garden of England in Great Britain? Give an overview for
your answer.
27. Give a brief account of Scotland regarding to its industry, cities and its importance in the
present and past.
Instituto Superior del Profesorado English Culture of the Speaking Country (History)
San Agustn (A-757) 2014


Lic. Sergio E. CASTILLO
2-2 castillo_sergio@hotmail.com
28. Which is the most important city in the Midlands? Describe the main industry and the
farming distribution in this region.
29. How can we define this region?
30. What is the Black Country?
31. Can you recognize/mark the distribution of farming in Great Britain
32. What are Britains main inner cities?
33. Who is the current Prime Minister of UK?
34. Where is officially located the house of the PM?
35. Who is the head of the government in UK?
36. Which are the main roles of the Queen/King of England?
37. Describe the Parliament related to organization and tasks.
38. What does IRA stand for?
39. In your words describe what you can remember about this organization.
40. What is the main purpose of the European Union?
41. How many members are enrolled in this Organization?
42. Briefly account for the concept of NATO?
43. What is the Commonwealth responsible for?
44. Who is the head of the Commonwealth?
45. Can you account for further information about the commonwealth games?
46. Where will be held the next commonwealth games?
47. What is British most common activity during leisure time?
48. Do people in England like pets?
49. Name the national emblems of each country in UK?
50. When you think of England and the rest of Britain what images appear in your mind?