Тест по английскому языку на тему Праздники и традиции (8 класс)

TEST

Holidays and Traditions

1) Who was the first to decorate a New Year's tree?

a) the Chinese b) the Germans c) the British

2) The first New Year's tree was decorated in Britain in 1841. How many years have passed since that time?

a) 175 years b) about 175 years c) more than 175 years

3) Who brings luck as the First Foot in Britain?

a) a child b) a women c) a man

4) What holiday is not popular in Britain?

a) New Year's Day b) Christmas c) Mother's Day

5) Where do people go to bed at usual time on New Year's day?

a) in Russia b) in China c) in Britain

6) When do English families decorate their houses with holly and mistletoe?

a) on Christmas b) on April's Fools Day c) on Mother's Day

7) What songs do British people sing on Christmas?

a) chastushkas b) carols c) serenades

8) Where can we read "Xmas"?

a) on shop signs and Christmas cards b) on shop signs and New Year's cards c) on shop signs and valentines

9) Where do British people put a silver coin?

a) in Christmas roast turkey b) in Christmas pudding c) in Christmas cake

10) Where do children in Britain have Christmas presents?

a) in socks b) in boots c) in stockings

11) When do people in Russia celebrate Christmas?

a) 25 December b) 1 January c) 7 January

12) Where is New Year celebrated in early February?

a) in Russia b) in China c) in Britain

13) Why do people in China set off firecrackers?

a) to chase away the evil spirits b) to enjoy their celebration c) to have fun

14) When do the British send beautiful cards to people they love?

a) on New Year's Day b) on St. Valentine's Day c) on Hallowe'en

15) What do children eat and look for at Easter?

a) chocolate pies b) chocolate eggs c) chocolate ice cream

16 How many weeks before Easter is Shrovetide celebrated?

a) seven weeks b) two weeks c) nine weeks

17) How many days does Shrovetide last?

a) ten days b) five days c) seven days

18) What is the symbol of Shrovetide?

a) roast turkey b) pudding c) a pancake

19) What do people burn on Shrovetide?

a) old boxes b) newspapers c) straw dolls

20) What do people climb a pole on Shrovetide for?

a) for a pancake b) for a gift c) for a stocking

21) When is a "Day of Pardon" on Shrovetide?

a) on Monday b) on Saturday c) on Sunday

22) What holiday do British children celebrate in June?

a) Mother's Day b) Father's Day c) Women's Day

When do people wear scary masks and dress as witches and ghosts?

a) on Shrovetide b) on Christmas c) on Hallowe'en

23) Where is Hallowe'en from?

a) from Ireland and England b) from Ireland and Scotland c) from Ireland and Wales

24) When is Guy Fawkes Day?

a) on 1 January b) on 5 November c) on 25 December

25) What is the traditional food on Bonfire Night?

a) pumpkins b) jacket potatoes c) fish and chips