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Task 1

Posted 4.03

To answer till 6.03, 23:30

Today we are going to travel around the capital of the sovereign state located on the islands off the Northwestern coast of continental Europe. 

Today you are going to complete your first task. You will get to know about the parts of the state and what is known as “Union Jack.”

To do so, answer the following questions:  

•  What is the full name of the country and what is its capital? – 1 point
•   What are the parts of the country? – 2 points
•   What are their capitals? – 2 points
•    What is Union Jack? What is its other name? – 2  points
•   What flags does Union Jack combine? – 3 points
•    Attach the picture of the Union Jack. – 1 point

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Task 2

Posted 7.03

To answer till 9.03, 23:30

Today we are going on a sightseeing tour in the capital of that beautiful country. Many tourists would consider their trip to London worthless if they didn't visit this particular place. No wonder!

Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, the British Royal family, Bill Clinton, Jack the Ripper, etc. There is no other place where you can see all the celebrities at once. So if you want to rub shoulders with kings and queens or the latest pop stars, maybe some notorious criminals, this is the place to go.

It is situated in Marylebone Road, not far from the street famous as the home of the first great detective in fiction, Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

So, your next tasks are:

• What is the place just described? -1 point
• There are several halls (rooms) there. What are they? (Name at least three) – 3 points
• When was this place founded? – 1 point
• With no ropes or barriers around our figures, one can get really close (and even touch)  your favorite music, sports, film and TV stars. Plus don't forget to take lots of photos to show your friends! So, attach the image of one of your favorites. – 1 point
• This location experienced a very famous fire. When did it happen? – 1 point 
• It started overseas expansion in 1970 when it opened a branch location in Amsterdam. Name at least four other cities that have branches. – 4 points.
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Task 3

Posted 10.03

To answer till 11.03, 23:30

Today we are going to visit one of London's best-loved landmarks. This iconic monument has been one of the most recognized landmarks in Britain since it was completed. It's one of the most famous names in the world, ranked with the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Statue of Liberty in New York. A special light above its face is illuminated when parliament is in session.

It is one of the most recognizable structures in London and is many times considered a representative of the city.

So, your task:

• Solve the puzzle. Make a screenshot and attach it to your answer. - 1 point  
• What time is it? (write in letters, keep in mind that cyber time is not the same as the real one) - 1 point 
• What is it? – 1 point
• What is its official name? – 1 point
• When was it renamed? – 1 point
• When was it constructed? – 1 point
• What is its height? – 1 point
• There are five large “things” inside it.  What are they?– 1 point
• How do people name the largest one? Why? – 2 points
• How heavy is it? – 1 point

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Task 4

Posted 12.03

To answer till 14.03, 23:30

At 135 meters high, it provides up to 40 kilometers of panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes, offering breathtaking views of London. Within each capsule, six touch screens powered by Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 allow you to explore the capital's famous landmarks, such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, Canary Wharf and so on. It is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually.

Its construction took more than a year and a half to complete. In the process over 1700 tons of steel were used for the structure and more than 3000 tons of concrete were used for the foundations.

• What is this sight? – 1 point
• Using Google Earth find this sight on the map. Open panoramic view and mail a screenshot with your answer. – 1 point   https://maps.google.com/maps?ftr=earth.promo&hl=en
• Who designed that structure? – 2 points
• What purpose was it designed for? – 1 point
• When was it opened? – 1 point
• Where is it situated? – 2 points
• How many people can each capsule hold? – 1 point
• It can lift you up like nothing else. You can see this view from there (see the picture).  What is it (what can you see) ? What is the other name of it? – 2 points  

If one is planning to visit this sight, make sure to get tickets in advance, lines can be very long. It is much less crowded at night, however, when the views are even more spectacular.

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Task 5

Posted 15.03

To answer till 17.03, 23:30

 

Today is our last trip. We are going to visit one of several palaces owned by the British Royal family and one of the major tourist attractions in London. When the Queen is here, the royal standard (flag) flutters over the palace. The original building was constructed as a country house in 1705 by the duke John Sheffield. A king bought the house in 1762 for his wife and had it altered by William Chambers. It was renovated continuously over the next 75 years and grew immensely. The principle architects during this time were John Nash and Edward Blore. Together, they formed three wings around a central courtyard. The location finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch in 1837.

Nowadays a very interesting ceremony takes place in front of the building every morning that continues to draw large crowds of spectators.

• What is this sight? – 1 point
• Where does it take its name? – 1 point
• What king bought the house in 1762 (name)? The house became known as Queen’s house. What was her (Queen’s) name? – 2 points
• Who was the first monarch to live there? – 1 point
• What is the ceremony that takes place each morning? – 1 point
• How are the participants of the ceremony dressed? – 1 point
• Right in front of this building there is a large memorial.  See the picture. What is it? How long did this person reign? – 2 points
• Using  https://bubbl.us/ make a family tree of the British royal family (at least five persons). – 3 points

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