What are the four different countries that make up the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Where was Christopher born? Where did he grow up?
Christopher was born in Blackpool and grew up in Preston.
Can you name at least 5 British cities?
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol, Newcastle etc.
Say the names of two British cities and what they are famous for?
E.g. Manchester is famous for its football clubs and Liverpool is famous for its well-known bands
What fun things can you do in Blackpool? Say at least two.
Visit the tower, go to the theme park, buy some Blackpool rock, look at the Illuminations, go to Coral Island arcade
What unusual tradition do the people of Preston have at Eastertime?
Easter egg rolling!
Say one unusual fact about Christopher or his family that you remember from the presentation.
Christopher played an orange in a school Christmas play, his dad made a 5-meter-tall statue of Jesus, at university Christopher studied to be a film director.
What are some common stereotypes about the UK?
E.g. Fish and chips is the British national dish, it's always foggy in London, England and the UK are the same
What are some stereotypes about British people?
E.g. They all talk about the weather, they all love tea, everyone is really polite
Would you like to visit the UK? If yes, which places would you like to see and why?
Answers may vary.
What interesting old building can you find in Edinburgh in Scotland?
Edinburgh Castle
What was the name of the unusual statue near Newcastle?
The Angel of the North
What famous British bands do you know?
E.g. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, The Arctic Monkeys,
What British football teams do you know? Do you like to watch or play football?
Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea
Which British city was Harry Potter written in? Have you read the Harry Potter books? Have you seen the films?
Harry Potter was written in the Elephant House Cafe in Edinburgh
What was the most interesting thing you learned in the presentation?
Answers may vary.
