Trivia Quiz On Science, English, Maths! Practice Test
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- 1.
Listen to the guide telling about the tour of Kyoto. Choose the correct answer.
- 2.
A. Railways are not a modern invention as most of us think. The idea of transporting things and people on rails has been around for a long time. Rails were made of wood, stone or metal, and railway wagons were pulled by horses, some were even wind powered and had sails. At the start of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, people needed to transport raw materials such as coal, so created a network of canals and rail links between towns. But canals and horsepower were a very slow way to move things around the country, so the speed of railway wagons needed to be increased.B. By 1800 many industries were using steam engines, designed by James Watt (from where we get the electrical measurement - Watt). Richard Trevithick, a Cornish engineer, refined Watts’ invention and after failing to build a steam powered road vehicle, he designed the first locomotive for an Iron Works in Wales. He called it a 'puffer' because of the noise it made, and on its first journey it travelled at almost 8 km/h an hour! Unfortunately, it was so heavy that it broke the rails - it only made three journeys. But it had shown that steam engines could be used to move trains, and speeds began to increase.C. By 1829 locomotives were travelling at speeds of over 45km/h and the first public railway had been opened, the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The most famous early locomotive was The Rocket. In 1833 it won a competition organised by the owners of the Manchester and Liverpool railway, to find the best locomotive for their new line. Unfortunately, during the competition, a Member of Parliament wasn't careful as he crossed the tracks and The Rocket knocked him down. He died later. This was one of the first train accidents in history. D. The next 130 years can be described as a Golden Age of Steam. Railways were built all over the world, and the size, speed and comfort of trains continued to increase. By 1870 it was possible to cross America by train, and the building of railways in many other countries allowed people and progress to move quickly across the world. There were famous trains and famous journeys. The Orient Express started in 1883 and carried people in luxury through more than 13 countries between France and Turkey. The Flying Scotsman travelled non-stop from London to Edinburgh, between 1928 and 1963, and reached speeds of over 130 km/h. The Trans-Siberian railway was finished in 1916, and is still the longest railway line in the world. It goes between St. Petersburg and Vladivostok, is over 9000 km long and even today the journey takes over a week. The fastest steam train in the world was The Mallard. This locomotive travelled up and down the east coast of England between London and York, and in 1938 reached 202 km/h.E. Although it is still possible to travel on the Trans-Siberian railway, and take the Orient Express from Paris to Vienna, steam trains such as the Mallard or Flying Scotsman, have not travelled regularly for almost 30 years in many countries. Diesel powered locomotives or trains running on electrified lines now run on most railways. Modern trains are cleaner and much faster than steam engines but many people still miss the puffing sound and the romance of steam. F. Quite a few countries now use high speed trains. The famous Bullet Train in Japan and the TGV in France can both carry passengers at speeds of over 300km/h. Journey times are now much shorter, and trains can travel on some unusual routes; up hills, through mountains, even under the sea. Euro-tunnel was opened in 1994 and connects Britain to France through a railway that goes under the sea.G. The future of train travel could be in Maglev trains. These trains are supported by electro-magnets and hover off the ground. Some countries are already using this technology in cities, and others are planning to use it on longer journeys. At the moment they can go more than 500km/h, but some engineers think speeds of over 1000 km/h are possible – some even think they could be used to launch space shuttles! Trains have come a long way since Richard Trevithick’s puffer.
- 3.
The Himalayas cross five countries ……………………………… .
- A.
Bhutan, India, Nepal, China, and Pakistan
- B.
Bhutan, India, Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan
- C.
Bhutan, India, Nepal, Indonesia, and Pakistan
- D.
Australia, India, Nepal, China, and Pakistan
Correct Answer
B. Bhutan, India, Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan -
- 4.
The higher the wind speed and the longer the distance of open water across which the wind blows and waves travel, the ____ waves and the ____ energy they process.
- A.
Larger, more
- B.
Larger, less
- C.
Smaller, more
- D.
Smaller, less
Correct Answer
A. Larger, more -
- 5.
The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are ... .
- A.
Latitudes
- B.
Longitudes
- C.
Geographic grids
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Geographic grids -
- 6.
The hydrological cycle describes ...
- A.
The movement of water between biosphere and atmosphere
- B.
The movement of water between lithosphere and hydrosphere.
- C.
Both
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both -
- 7.
The Himalayan range is considered as the world’s highest mountain range, with its tallest peak …………….. on the Nepal–China border.
- A.
Hindu Kush
- B.
Mt. Everest
- C.
Tirich Mir
- D.
Kunlun
Correct Answer
B. Mt. Everest -
- 8.
What makes the wind blow?
- A.
The sun
- B.
The moon
- C.
The tides
- D.
Respiration
Correct Answer
A. The sun -
- 9.
Holidays In Space You've probably spent lots of holidays by the beach. So how about trying something ... different - like going into space?
- A.
Certainly
- B.
Completely
- C.
Properly
Correct Answer
B. Completely -
- 10.
The special planes are expected to ... off from a 3,000-metre runway.
- A.
Put
- B.
Go
- C.
Take
Correct Answer
C. Take -
- 11.
During the flight, passengers could ... up to 15 minutes in space.
- A.
Spend
- B.
Pass
- C.
Use
Correct Answer
A. Spend -
- 12.
However, tickets are likely to be ... expensive - so maybe it's a much better idea to go to the beach after all!
- A.
Totally
- B.
Actually
- C.
Absolutely
Correct Answer
C. Absolutely -
- 13.
A journey that you make to a place and back again.
- A.
Trip
- B.
Travel
- C.
Tour
- D.
Ride
- E.
Cruise
Correct Answer
A. Trip -
- 14.
Expanding Brackets Codebreaker Look at the code.
Correct Answer
TRAVELLING IS MAGIC, Travelling is magic - 15.
Solve the problem.A tourist points his camera to the top of a building forming an angle of elevation of 50 degrees. If he stands 70 meters from the building, how tall is the building?
- A.
45 meters
- B.
53.6 meters
- C.
83.4 meters
Correct Answer
C. 83.4 meters -
- 16.
What is the exact angle between the hands of Big Ben at 9.15?
- A.
157.5 degrees
- B.
172.5 degrees
- C.
180 degrees
- D.
270 degrees
Correct Answer
B. 172.5 degrees -
- 17.
What time is the bus leaving?
- A.
9:00
- B.
9:15
- C.
9:50
Correct Answer
B. 9:15 -
- 18.
What is Ryoanji Temple famous for?
- A.
Its trees
- B.
Its stone walls
- C.
Its rock garden
Correct Answer
C. Its rock garden -
- 19.
When was the Golden Pavilion built?
- A.
In 1397
- B.
In 1379
- C.
In 1339
Correct Answer
A. In 1397 -
- 20.
Who invented the first steam engine for trains?
- A.
James Watt
- B.
Richard Trevithick
Correct Answer
B. Richard Trevithick -
- 21.
How much time will visitors have to tour the castle?
- A.
45 minutes
- B.
60 minutes
- C.
55 minutes
Correct Answer
B. 60 minutes -
- 22.
What does the guide NOT say about Gion?
- A.
There are different shops to see.
- B.
Tourists should visit the theaters.
- C.
Gion is representative of traditional Kyoto.
Correct Answer
B. Tourists should visit the theaters. -
- 23.
Solve the problem.In her trip to Switzerland Anna bought 3 boxes with chocolate candies: one of them contained white chocolate candies, another one milk chocolate candies, and the third box contained the mixture of both kinds. What minimal number and from which box should be taken to determine the flavor of each box, considering the fact that ALL the labels on the boxes are mixed?Write the number (in figures) and the box flavour (white/milk/mixed). Answer: ________ candy/ies from a ________ box.
Correct Answer
1
mixed - 24.
The imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern hemispheres is called ________. The imaginary line that separates the Eastern and Western hemispheres is called ________.
Correct Answer
Equator
Prime Meridian - 25.
The U.S. Capitol is located about 38 miles southwest of Baltimore. This is its ... .
- A.
Relative location
- B.
Cultural region
- C.
Absolute location
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Relative location -
- 26.
Which currency is not of a European country?
- A.
Dinar
- B.
Leo
- C.
Riyal
- D.
Lei
Correct Answer
C. Riyal -
- 27.
Which of the following cities in the British Isles is NOT part of the United Kingdom?
- A.
Belfast
- B.
Galway
- C.
Swansea
- D.
Manchester
Correct Answer
B. Galway -
- 28.
According to the picture what is the Coca Cola Company policy?
- A.
It plans to introduce new producs in Russia and Asian countries.
- B.
It aims to grow its markets in the tourist hotspots.
- C.
It wants to invest profits in local economies.
- D.
It values the religious and cultural diversity .
Correct Answer
C. It wants to invest profits in local economies. -
- 29.
Which country is not in South America?
- A.
Nicaragua
- B.
Guatemala
- C.
Zambia
- D.
Honduras
Correct Answer
C. Zambia -
- 30.
These photos were taken in the same country. Which country is it?
- A.
Japan
- B.
Chile
- C.
Norway
- D.
Russia
Correct Answer
C. Norway -
- 31.
Which picture shows tropical rainforest?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
C. C -
- 32.
Endangered species of what country does the picture show?
- A.
Thailand
- B.
China
- C.
Monglolia
- D.
India
Correct Answer
D. India -
- 33.
What can you see in the picture?
- A.
Thunderstorm
- B.
Tornado
- C.
Hurricane
- D.
Tsunami
Correct Answer
B. Tornado -
- 34.
Where is Nemo Museum?
- A.
Paris
- B.
Amsterdam
- C.
Rome
- D.
London
Correct Answer
B. Amsterdam -
- 35.
In what country can you see a dancing house?
- A.
Czech Republic
- B.
Spain
- C.
The USA
- D.
France
Correct Answer
B. Spain -
- 36.
In what state of the USA is Sequoya National Park located?
- A.
In California
- B.
In Kansas
- C.
In Colorado
- D.
In Nevada
Correct Answer
A. In California -
- 37.
Which fact about Sahara desert is not true?
- A.
It takes the second place in the world, after Antarctica.
- B.
It covers almost all the parts of Northern Africa.
- C.
The climate there is tropical and it is very hot there even at night.
- D.
The center of Sahara desert is very dry, with little or no plants.
Correct Answer
C. The climate there is tropical and it is very hot there even at night. -
- 38.
Paragraph B ________
Correct Answer
2 - 39.
Walking down colourful streets in Venice, Italy, Ralph passed four houses in a row, each painted a different color. He passed the orange house before the red house, and he passed the blue house before the yellow house. The blue house was not next to the yellow house. How many orderings of the colored houses are possible?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
- E.
6
Correct Answer
B. 3 -
- 40.
Paragraph C ________
Correct Answer
6 - 41.
Paragraph E ________
Correct Answer
1 - 42.
Paragraph D ________
Correct Answer
5 - 43.
Railways are a recent invention.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 44.
Rails were always made of metal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 45.
The Rocket first travelled on the:
- A.
Stockton and Darlington Railway
- B.
Manchester and Liverpool Railway
- C.
Eurotunnel
Correct Answer
B. Manchester and Liverpool Railway -
- 46.
The Orient Express was:
- A.
A railway in China
- B.
The fastest steam train in the world
- C.
A European train service for rich people
Correct Answer
C. A European train service for rich people -
- 47.
How many times did The Flying Scotsman stop (for passengers), between London and Edinburgh?
- A.
0
- B.
2
- C.
5
Correct Answer
A. 0 -
- 48.
Was all of the Trans-Siberian Express open 100 years ago?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 49.
Which country uses the TGV?
- A.
Germany
- B.
Japan
- C.
France
Correct Answer
C. France -
- 50.
Euro Tunnel connects which two countries?
- A.
Britain and Wales
- B.
France and Italy
- C.
Britain and France
Correct Answer
C. Britain and France -
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