This document provides information about geography, history, and culture of the United States. It contains multiple choice and matching questions about important dates, events, people, and places in American history. Some key details covered include Columbus discovering America in 1492, the founding of the first English colony in Jamestown in 1607, the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the Civil War ending in 1865. Famous Americans mentioned include presidents Washington and Jefferson, inventor Bell, and poet Longfellow.

1. Страноведение «Америка»
I. Choose the correct variant.
In British English, period is equal to … .
a. mark. b. lesson. c. break.
In American English, grade means … .
a. расписание. b. ступень. c. класс, год обучения.
II. Совместите даты и события.
1. 1492 a. The colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence and formed the USA.
2. 1789 b. The Pilgrims founded Plymouth colony.
3. 1620 c. G. Washington became the first President of the USA.
4. 1861 d. C. Columbus discovered America.
5. 1776 e. The Civil War began.
III. Выберите правильные по смыслу предложения.
New York consists of 6 boroughs. 2. Originally the city was named New Amsterdam.
3. There are no skyscrapers in New York. 4. The Lincoln Memorial, designed like a Greek Temple, is situated in
Manhattan. 5. New York is famous for its Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island. 6. Broadway is famous all over
the world for its banks, offices and administrative buildings.
IV. Закончите предложения, выбрав правильный вариант.
I. There are 4 holidays, which are not necessarily celebrated on Mondays: … .
a) Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, Christmas, President’s Day.
b) Columbus Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Labour Day.
c) Columbus Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Veterans' Day.
d) Christmas, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day.
2. … are the busiest times of the year at airports, train stations, and bus depots. It seems that all America is on the
move and Americans are on the way to spend the holidays with their loved ones.
a.Thanksgiving and Christmas b.Christmas and New Year c.The New Year and Easter d. Christmas and
Independence Day
V. Совместите имена этих выдающихся американцев с их деятельностью.
1. R.L. Frost a. a president
2. J. Monroe b. a poet
3. N. Armstrong c. a science-fiction writer
4. L. Bernstein d. an astronaut
5. R Bradbury e. a composer
VI. Выберите правильный ответ.
1. The USA is a … republic. a. constitutional b. presidential c. federal
2. Native Americans called … “the father of rivers”.
a. the Niagara Falls b. the Mississippi c. the Atlantic Ocean d. the Pacific Ocean
VII. Совместите даты и события.
1. 1961 a. The Constitution of the USA was written in Philadelphia.
2. 1867 b. J.F. Kennedy became President of the USA.
3. 1787 c. Americans began to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
4. 1621 d. President A. Lincoln freed the slaves.
5. 1865 e. The US bought Alaska from Russia.
VIII. Выберите правильные по смыслу предложения.
1. Washington is the name of a US state.
2. The city of Washington is in the state of Washington.
3. The major river of the city of Washington is the Columbia River.
4. The city of Washington is coextensive (одинаковые по территории) with the District of Columbia.
5. Washington D.C. is the capital of Washington.
6. Seattle is the capital of Washington
IX. Закончите предложения, выбрав правильный вариант.
1. In 1971, the dates of many federal holidays were officially moved to the nearest … .
a. Monday. b. Sunday. c. weekend. d. week.
2. Going home and being at home with your family and friends for … is “a must”.
a. Veteran’s Day b. Christmas c. Independence Day d. Labour Day
X. Совместите имена этих выдающихся американцев с их деятельностью.
1. T. Dreiser a. a poet
2. T. Jefferson b. a president
3. A. G. Bell c. a writer
4. E. Dickinson d. a singer and trumpet player
5. L. Armstrong e. a teacher and inventor
XI. Выберите правильный ответ.
1. America remained unknown to Europe till … .
a. the end of the X century. b. the beginning of the XV century. c. the end of the XV century. d. the end of the
XVII century.
2. The legislative body is the Congress, consisting of … .
a. the Senate and the House of Representatives.
b. the House of Commons and the House of Representatives.
c. the House of Commons and the Senate.
d. the House of Representatives and the President.

2. XII. Choose the correct answer.
1. In 1775 the people of 13 British colonies were involved in … .
a. a colonial war. b. a war with the King and Parliament in Britain.
c. a civil war. d. a war for freedom from England’s rule.
2. Part of the boundary between the USA and Canada is formed by … .
a. the Appalachian Mountains. b. the Great Lakes.
c. the Colorado River. d. the Rio Grande.
3. Benjamin Franklin proposed that the bald eagle be the national bird, because… .
a. it was a true native of the country. b. since ancient times, eagles have been a sign of power.
c. it was really bald. d. it is a bird of strength and courage. e. it disappears by reason of pollution.
f. he wanted to protect it.
XIII. Complete the sentences choosing the right variant.
1. In 1971, the dates of many federal holidays were officially moved to the nearest … .
a. Monday. b. Sunday. c. weekend. d. week.
2. Going home and being at home with your family and friends for … is “a must”.
a. Veteran’s Day b. Christmas c. Independence Day d. Labour Day
XIV. Match the dates and the events.
1. 1773 a. The end of the Cold War.
2. 1865 b. F.D. Roosevelt became President of the USA
3. 1933 c. The Boston Tea Party.
4. 1989 d. The discovery of gold in California started the gold rush.
5. 1848 e. A. Lincoln was assassinated.
XV. Choose the correct answer.
1. ... purchased Louisiana.
a. Washington b. Jefferson c. Monroe d. Adams
2. T. A. Edison invented … in 1879.
a. telephone b. telegraph c. the electric bulb
3. The US Congress belongs to the … branch of the Government.
a. legislative b. judicial c. executive
4. The Niagara Falls are situated in the … of the USA.
a. north b. south c. west d. east
5. Poets, patriots and composers have given different names to the National Flag. The best known are:
a. Uncle Sam b. In God We Trust c. E Pluribus Unum
XVI. Choose the statements, which are true.
L’Enfant designed New York with the orderly street plan.
2. The Washington monument is the tallest stone monument in the world.
3. Washington is a capital of the USA and the largest city in the country.
New York is famous for its Statue of Liberty, located on Manhattan Island.
China town is a country within New York City.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex.
XVII. Complete the sentences choosing the right variant.
I. Memorial Day honours … .
a) all the workers in the USA.
b) the Nativity.
c) the nation’s armed services killed in wartime.
d) all American veterans of all wars.
2. Labour Day is celebrated on the... .
a) second Monday in November
b) last Monday in May
c) third Monday in February
d) first Monday in September
XVIII. Match these famous American people with their occupations.
1. J Adams a. an astronaut
2. J. Naismith b. a president
3. Alan B. Shepard c. a poet
4. A. G. Bell d. a coach
5. H. Longfellow e. an inventor