Webquest_2010

Welcome to the webquest 2010! You will find 7 sets of tasks. Answer the questions in good English and add the sources where you found the information. Complete the answer sheet.

TASK 1



What does this word signify? Where is this place? Give the exact address. When is the main building open?

TASK 2

The old name for this country is Caledonia. What country is it? What is the largest city of this country? Write down 4 national symbols of this country.

TASK 3

On November 30th, which is a national day of Scotland, a Guinness record was set singing one Scottish song in 41 different languages simultaneously. What is its name, who is the author and when is it traditionally sung? The Estonian version is as follows: //Kas meenub vana armastus,// //et nukraks ei läe meel?// //Kas unuda võib armastus// //ja käidud sõprustee?// //Siin tee meid jälle kokku toob,// //siin sõber sind ma näen.// //Siin sõprusele tervist joon,// //siin ulatame käed.// //Me sõprusele terviseks// //nüüd tõsta, sõber, klaas// //ja meenutagem armastust// //ning endist sõprust taas!//

TASK 4

What does the word "Yuletide" mean in English? Translate this word into French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Estonian!

TASK 5

It is a junction of roads in London. What is its name? Whose memorial is in the middle of the junction?

TASK 6

Who is the person in the picture? What is she famous for? How old is she now?



Who is this famous British actress? What character did she play in the movie the picture is taken from? How old is she now? What title goes together with her full name?

TASK 7

This is a picture of the British royal family. Give their full names and titles. This is a recent painting of Prince Harry and William. Where can you see it exhibited? Who is the artist? Where and what are the princes studying now? See http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jan/06/prince-william-harry-double-portrait