"Представленный материал является дидактическим пособием для проведения страноведческой викторины на "английском языке.

"В архив включены и исходные тексты «Moscow is the capital of Russia» и «Kremlin Bells». Задания викторины отражают содержание текстов. Вопросы викторины сгуппированы по следующим разделам «Досторимечательности», «Страницы истории», «Интересные факты», «Знаменитые личности». Викторина проводится в рамках Недели английского языка в общеобразовательной школе среди учащихся 8-9 классов.

""Викторина:

"History

1. "
2. When was Moscow founded?
3. What historical monuments are there inside the Kremlin?
4. Who was the founder of Moscow?
5. When were Moscow Olympic Games held?
6. When did Moscow celebrate its 850 anniversary of its foundation?
7. When did the Metro begin to work?

"Sights

1. "
2. What monumental buildings are there in Moscow?
3. What is Arbat Street famous for?
4. What are the most famous art museums of Moscow?
5. Where is the Tretyakov Art Gallery situated?
6. Why is it named after Tretyakov?
7. When did the bells ring in ancient days?
8. What is near Alexandrovsky Gardens.
9. Now it is the Central Exhibi¬tion Hall.
10. What theater is one of the most theatres in the world?
11. When was the gallery founded?

"Interesting facts

1. "
2. Why is Moscow considered to be the educational centre of Russia?
3. Where is the observation platform located?
4. What is the most famous bell?
5. How large is the Tsar Bell?
6. Where was the bell located till the 19th century?
7. Why was it placed on the stone pedestal?
8. Where are the bells situated now?
9. What metals were used for Tsar Bell?
10. What channel connects Moscow with 5 seas?

"Famous people 

1. "Who agreed to cast the bell weighting 126 tons?
2. "The finest musicians in Russia and Europe, including Hector Berlioz, played at gala concerts there.
3. "Who was the founder of Moscow State University?
4. "Whose monument was erected in the centre of Red Square in 1818?
5. "What historical leader was buried on the Red Square?
6. "Who was the first Russian printer?