Arbeitsblatt: A quiz about Scotland, Grammar: present simple

A quiz about Scotland 1. Which city ist the capital of Scotland? 2. In which century was Edinburgh Castle built? 3. What do people hope to see in Loch Ness?_ 4. Who did Bobby, the Scottish Terrier, work for?_ 5. Whats the name oft the highest mountain in Britain? 6. What are traditional Scottish kilts made of? Read the text and answer whether the statement is true or false. Lese den Text und beantworte, ob die Aussage richtig oder falsch ist. Scotland is special place with lots of history and fun stories. The capital city is Edinburgh, which has big, old castle called Edinburgh Castle. This castle was built long time ago, in the 12th century, and it looks over the city. One famous spot in Scotland is Loch Ness. Many people visit Loch Ness hoping to see creature called Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. People have been telling stories about Nessie for many years! In Edinburgh, theres story about little dog named Bobby. Bobby was Scottish Terrier who loved his owner, John Gray. When John passed away, Bobby stayed by his grave every day until he died too. Bobby became hero in the city! Scotland also has beautiful mountains. The tallest mountain in Britain is called Ben Nevis. Its very high and many people like to hike there. And lets not forget about kilts! Kilts are special skirts that men wear in Scotland. They are often made from colorful patterns called tartan. Scotland is full of amazing stories, beautiful places, and fun traditions! True or False 1. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. 2. Edinburgh Castle was built in the 15th century. 3. Loch Ness is famous for creature called Nessie. 4. Bobby was cat who stayed by his owner grave. 5. Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in Scotland. 6. Kilts are worn by women in Scotland. tall hoch 7. Many people visit Loch Ness to see Nessie every year. 8. Bobby lived long life and never left his owners side after he passed away. 9. Scotland has many beautiful landscapes and mountains. 10. Tartan is type of fabric used to make kilts in Scotland. When wann What was How wie Where wo Grammar: present simple 1. Complete these questions your surname? old you? your birthday? your nationality? languages ? you live? you live with? were you born? favourite colour? pupils there in your class? 2. Are these sentences and questions about the present or about the past. Markiere zuerst Verben. Kreuze an: present or about the past Sentence/Question Present () Scotland is country. Past () The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. Scotland has many beautiful landscapes. Do people speak English in Scotland? What is the national animal of Scotland? The Loch Ness Monster was first reported in 1933. How many castles are there in Scotland? Scotland was part of the United Kingdom since 1707. 3. Complete these sentences with the verb present simple 3.1. (arrive) Our teatcher usually arrives at 8 oclock. 3.2. (wear) usuallya T-shirt at home. 3.3. (buy) My mum usually_her vegetables at the market. 3.4. (have) We usually_muessli for breakfast. 3.5. (see) usuallymy friends on Saturday. Lösungen: Heres quiz about Scotland with the answers: 1. Which city is the capital of Scotland? Answer: Edinburgh 2. In which century was Edinburgh Castle built? Answer: The castle has origins dating back to the 12th century, but significant parts were built in the 13th century and later. 3. What do people hope to see in Loch Ness? Answer: The Loch Ness Monster (often referred to as Nessie) 4. Who did Bobby, the Scottish Terrier, work for? Answer: Bobby worked for John Gray, night watchman in Edinburgh. 5. Whats the name of the highest mountain in Britain? Answer: Ben Nevis 6. What are traditional Scottish kilts made of? Answer: Traditional Scottish kilts are made of tartan fabric, typically wool. Read the text and answer whether the statement is true or false. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. (True) Edinburgh Castle was built in the 15th century. (False it was built in the 12th century.) Loch Ness is famous for creature called Nessie. (True) Bobby was cat who stayed by his owner grave. (False Bobby was dog.) Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in Scotland. (True) Kilts are worn by women in Scotland. (False they are traditionally worn by men.) Many people visit Loch Ness to see Nessie every year. (True) Bobby lived long life and never left his owners side after he passed away. (False Bobby stayed at the grave until he died, but he did not live forever.) 9. Scotland has many beautiful landscapes and mountains. (True) 10. Tartan is type of fabric used to make kilts in Scotland. (True) Here are the completed questions in the present simple tense: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What is your surname? How old are you? When is your birthday? What is your nationality? What languages do you speak? Where do you live? Who do you live with? Where were you born? (Note: This question is in the past simple tense, not present simple.) What is your favourite colour? How many pupils are there in your class?