Викторина по английскому языку Around the English-speaking countries

1. Niagara Falls is Canada's most famous natural attraction, bringing in millions of visitors each year. Located just over an hour's drive from Toronto, along the American border, these massive falls drop approximately 57 meters. Visitors can see the falls at an astoundingly close distance from the edge at their top. Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge have been attracting tourists and daredevils for well over a century.

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2.Banff National Park lies in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains in the province of Alberta and showcases some of Canada's most beautiful scenery. Turquoise green lakes, snow-capped peaks, and glaciers are all easily accessible in this stunning park. The jewel of the park is the Lake Louise, where green waters reflect the surrounding mountains and visitors can stroll easily around the shores. The Icefields Parkway that runs from Lake Louise to Jasper is an unforgettable drive and another must see in Banff.

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3.On the shores of Lake Ontario in Canada's biggest city is the iconic CN Tower, one of Canada's most famous landmarks. The tower is one of the tallest structures in the world standing 553 meters high. It offers fine dining in its revolving restaurant, 360, where visitors can enjoy a meal while looking out over the city and lake. There is also the LookOut and the Glass Floor, offering beautiful views out over the city and beyond.

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4.One of Vancouver's greatest treasures is the 405-hectare Stanley Park, conveniently located on the west side of the downtown area. Situated on a peninsula, the park is surrounded by the ocean and home to huge red cedar and Douglas fir trees. A seawall, which rings the park, has an extensive walking, jogging, and biking path with designated lanes for walkers and bikers.

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5.The Navajo people (native Americans) own the land of Monument Valley on the Arizona­ - Utah border. The beautiful, natural red rock formations are spectacular

monuments of the West.

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6.An artist carved the faces of four Presidents in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  At Mount Rushmore, you can see huge rock sculptures of George Washington, Thomas  Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

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7.This city  has many tourist attractions. You can see the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of freedom for immigrants to the United States. You can visit the Empire State  Building, the United Nations Headquarters, Grand Central Station, Central Park, and other famous places.

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8.At Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, you can see some of the natural wonders of North America. Water under the earth turns to steam. It comes to the surface in hot springs or erupts in spectacular geysers.

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9.Hadrian’s Wall, named after Roman Emperor Hadrian, is a magnificent fortress situated in England’s north. Probably the most famous Roman site outside Italy - and one of the best-known tourist attractions in the United Kingdom - it was built between 122 and 130 AD and was once up to 80 miles long and 15 feet tall.

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10.Stonehenge, which is literally a circle of massive grey stones in the middle of a field, is a wonderfully eerie, evocative and mysterious site. No one knows what its original purpose was. All we know is that it came into being from 3000 BC, making it one of the oldest historical sites in the world. Each stone weighs around four tonnes, and how exactly these stones were transported to this corner of western England is one of the many unanswered questions, and forms part of the magic of Stonehenge.

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11.Visit the beautiful Tudor house where Shakespeare was born and grew up, and see his family’s restored living space and his father’s workshop. Not only can you visit the house itself, the exhibition ‘Famous Beyond Words’ provides a closer look at Shakespeare’s life, and live performances in the garden bring his masterpieces into the 21st Century!

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12.Northern Ireland’s most famous landmark and only World Heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway is an incredible natural rock formation and a must-see for any visitor. The causeway itself consists of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns and was formed in an ancient volcanic eruption – or was it? Some say it was actually carved out by a giant called Finn McCool, a Game of Thrones-worthy character from Irish mythology. See if you can spot the clues to his existence as you admire the stones and hear stories from your guide.

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13.Perched on an extinct volcano is the powerful Scottish symbol of Edinburgh Castle. It captivates visitors with so much to see in its ancient buildings and panoramic views of the city. See where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to the future King James. Or imagine the terror of the prisoners left to rot. A must for every visitor.

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14.The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest group of coral reefs in the world. It is more than 2,000 km long and lies off the north-eastern coast of Australia. The coral that forms the reef is made up of skeletons of dead water animals called polyps . They are small but often light up in many bright colours. These colourful reefs and the bright colours of fish and other water animals make the Great Barrier Reef a beautiful underwater garden. Today, the reef is a national park which millions of tourists visit every year. But there are also many problems. Oil companies have found oil in this part of the ocean and want to start drilling , but the government is working hard to protect it.

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15.The Sydney Opera House is the most famous building in the city. It has two roofs that look like sails. A masterpiece of architecture, it stands on a peninsula that reaches into Sydney Harbour. More than 6,000 people can visit concerts, operas, theatre performances and other events. The Opera House was opened in 1973.

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16.Ayers Rock is a big rock that rises over 300 metres high from the plains of the Northern Territory. It is about 2.4 km long and 1.6 km wide and it takes you almost 2 hours to walk around it. The rock is often called “Uluru”, an aboriginal name.  The rock is made out of sandstone and glows red during sunrise and sunset. The Aborigines worship the rock and decorated the caves in it with paintings. Today, the land around Ayers Rock is a national park but is owned by the Aborigines.

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17. In the heart of the Southern Alps, New Zealand's highest peaks rise above the alpine landscapes of Aoraki National Park, also called Mount Cook National Park. More than 40 per cent of the park is covered in glaciers, and the country's tallest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier, lie within its borders making this a top destination for mountaineering.

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18.The Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand, will make you feel like you’ve just stepped into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit" films and books. First opened in 2002, Hobbiton is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in New Zealand, drawing in more than 350,000 visitors a year. When you enter the 1,250-acre Alexander Farm, you’ll see 37 hobbit holes waiting to be explored. You can step inside the house of Bilbo Baggins and see where Samwise Gamgee and Rosie Cotton lived. Some of the hobbit holes are big enough to explore while others are miniature in size. 

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19.The Abel Tasman Coast Track in Abel Tasman National Park is one of New Zealand's Great Walks. Winding along sparkling Tasman Bay, from Marahau to Separation Point, this scenic 51-kilometer hike lies in one of the sunniest regions of the South Island. Along the way, hikers can snorkel in secluded coves; spot fur seals, dolphins, penguins, and a diverse range of birds; hike through cool forests; and enjoy panoramic views from the rugged coastal cliffs. Photographers will also enjoy the many weathered rock formations, especially

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