PART I: BRITISH CULTURE & SOCIETY

SECTION 1: On the answer sheet, write A, B, C, or D that indicates the best answer to each
question. (1 pt)

1. In the UK, the term “High Street” is used to describe _______________________.

2. _______________________ is a traditional British dish.
3. What does CBI stand for in the UK? _______________________
4. The British Isle is a geographically term including two large islands: _______________________.
5. _______________________ organization dominates the newspaper publication in Britain?

SECTION 2: On the answer sheet, write True or False for each statement. (1 pt)

1. The wars of Roses were a series of dynastic wars fought between supporters of two rival
branches of the royal: the house of Lancaster and Montague.
2. Parliament can pass, repeal, and alter any of Britain’s laws.
3. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have separate systems of education. They
have in common that education is required from ages five to sixteen.
4. Painting has been always strong in Britain.
5. British people are interested in quality of food and eat very slowly.

SECTION 3: Fill in the blanks with the missing information. On the answer sheet, write no more
than three words for each blank. (2pts)

1. Margaret Hilda Thatcher was a British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century.
A Soviet journalist called her the "________________", a nickname that became associated with her
uncompromising politics and leadership style.
2. A kilt with shirt is traditional dress for men in ________________.
3. British Parliament includes the House of Lords, the House of Commons, and ________________.
4. ________________ is the official London residence of the British monarch. Located in the City of
Westminster, it is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a rallying point for the
British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis.
5. The ________________ is the national flag of the UK. It is a combination of the cross of St George,
the cross of St Andrew and the cross of St Patrick.
6. On 14th October 1066, an invading army from Normandy defeated the English at the Battle of
Hastings. On Christmas day that year, the Norman leader, Duke William was crowned king of England.
He is known in popular history as “________________”.
7. There are certain stereotypes of national character which are well known in Britain. For instance, the
Irish are supposed to be great talkers, the Scots have a reputation for being careful with money, and the
Welsh are renowned for their ________________ability.
8. Stonehenge appears to function as a kind of ________________clock and it was used by the Druids
for ceremonies making the passing of the seasons.
9. King Alfred was not only an able warrior but also a dedicated scholar and a wise ruler. He is known
as “________________”– the only monarch in English history to be given this title.
10. If you want to call the police in the UK, dial: ________________.

SECTION 4: Answer the questions below. On the answer sheet, write no more than three words for
each answer. (1 pt)

1. What is the main religion in Britain? __________________________________________________

2. What does MP stand for? ____________________________________________________________
3. From what age can British people be asked to server on a jury? ______________________________
4. Who is the patron saint of England? ___________________________________________________
5. What is the most popular free time activity in the UK? ____________________________________
 PART II: AMERICAN CULTURE & SOCIETY

SECTION 1: On the answer sheet, write A, B, C, or D that indicates the best answer to each
question. (1 pt)
1. Where is Silicon Valley located?
A. Los Angeles B. San Jose
C. Chicago D. San Francisco

2. What is the central cultural goal of American education?

A. Equality of opportunity B. Equality of outcome
C. Universalization of culture D. Universalization of curricula

3. The 13 stripes of USA flag represent ___________.

A. The thirteen main Religions B. The thirteen American Colonies
C. The thirteen British Colonies D. The first thirteen Presidents of the U.S

4. The U.S society has been likened to a “Salad Bowl”. That means:
A. It is a place where immigrants of different cultures or races form an integrated society.
B. It is a place where immigrants and their children still retain cultural characteristics of their
ancestors.
C. It is a place of all the many different nationalities and ethnic groups which have gone into the
making of America.
D. It is a place of specific makers which would make them much different from their neighbors.

SECTION 2: On the answer sheet, write True or False for each statement. (1 pt)
1. The U.S. is not strong at agriculture.
2. Many Americans don’t prefer to be their own bosses.
3. The capital city Washington D.C is in Virginia state.
4. English is an official language of the U.S.
5. Education in the U.S is a national concern, a state responsibility, and a local function.
SECTION 3: Fill in the blanks with the missing information. On the answer sheet, write no more
than three words for each blank. (2pts)
1. The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in the middle of New
York Harbor, in Manhattan, New York City. The statue is an icon of _____________________ and of
the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad.
2. Each of the three branches of the U.S government serves as a check on the others, and the powers
given to each are carefully balanced by the powers of the other two. This is the reason why the U.S
government is called a system of “_____________________”.
3. The federal government consists of 3 departments: the President, the Congress, and _____________
4. __________________ is the most populous city in the U.S of Nevada. The city bills itself as The
Entertainment Capital of the World and is famous for its consolidated casino–hotels and associated
entertainment.
5. Most Americans currently consider the Democratic Party more liberal, and the Democrats are often
thought of as associated with labour, while the Republicans with _____________________.
6. Most schools in the U.S start at the _____________________ level. There are some school districts
that do not have this beginning phase, and others which have an additional “pre-school” one.
7. American economy is a “_____________________” system that is the economic principle or system
of minimum government control or regulation of business.
8. In the U.S, a “baby shower” is a way to celebrate the pending birth of a child by presenting gifts to
the mother at a party. The term “shower” is often assumed to mean that the expectant mother is
"showered" with _____________________.
9. _____________________ is still a fashion trend and an enduring symbol of American pop culture.
10. ____________________ was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon. He
died on August 25, 2012, at the age of 82, after complications from coronary artery bypass surgery.

SECTION 4: Answer the questions below. On the answer sheet, write no more than three words for
each answer. (1 pt)

1. When do American people celebrate their Labor Day?

________________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the longest river in the United States?
________________________________________________________________________________
3. What U.S city has the highest population?
________________________________________________________________________________
4. How many years can a person serve as U.S President?
________________________________________________________________________________
5. America was originally composed of how many states?
________________________________________________________________________________

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