Scotland - Exercises - 0 2
Scotland - Exercises - 0 2
Scotland - Exercises - 0 2
Do the preparation task first. Then read the article and do the exercises to check your understanding.
Preparation
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6.
2…….. Scots b. related to the Celts, an ancient people who lived in Scotland
4…….. tartan d. a Scottish sports, music and dance competition that is held every year
5…….. traditional e. a government house where politicians meet and discuss things
6…….. the Highland Games f. a design with horizontal and vertical lines in lots of colours
5. You can hear bagpipes at public and cultural events. True False
7. A caber tossing competition involves throwing big tree trunks. True False
8. Scotland has a lot of types of fish and seafood to choose from. True False
10. Scotland's national symbols include a mythical animal and a flower. True False
Read UK: Scotland – exercises
1……..
E How many islands are there in Scotland? a. 11.30 p.m.
2……..
A What time does night begin in summer? b. about five million
3……..
B How many people live in Scotland? c. 8.5
4……..
C What percentage of the UK population lives in Scotland? d. 30
5……..
F When were the first Highland Games in New York? e. about 800
6……..
D Which day in November is St Andrew’s Day? f. 1836
1. Scotland _______________
Havé nearly 800 islands.
6. A kilt _______________
Is a traditional skirt with a tartan design.
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