A) Welsh 18. Read the text again for more detailed information and say which of the
two is right.
1. The Shetlanders build a
a Viking longship and then burn it.
a) real
b) model of
2. St David's Day is an important day for people.
b) Scottish
3. In the past on May Day young
went to the fields and washed
their faces with dew.
a) men
b) girls
4. On the day of Trooping the Colour the Queen's soldiers, march
in front of her.
a) the Guards
b) the troopers
5. On the day of Swan Upping the Queen's swan keeper marks swans.
a) young b) old
6. At Highland Games you can see
a) only sports competitions
b) sports competitions and dancing
7. During the State Opening of Parliament the Queen sits on a throne
in
a) the House of Commons
b) the House of Lords
8. Guy Fawkes was of King James I.
a) a minister
b) an enemy
9. Carols are often sung houses.
a) outside b) inside
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The Houses of Parliament

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