2023/06/06

Life in the UK Test -- 筆記, 心得 Part 14 音樂相關

音樂相關的題目, 相比之下比較少

Music Event

What is the name of the annual event that gives awards in a range of musical categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist? The Brit Awards 全英音樂獎



全英音樂獎是個英國唱片業協會創辦的、一年一度的流行音樂獎。名稱BRIT原是指英國或大不列顛的縮寫,但隨後轉變為British Record Industry Trust的字頭縮寫。



When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded? September The Mercury Music Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland.





Mercury Prize 是英國一年一度的音樂獎, 每年9月舉辦,表揚對象是英國或愛爾蘭的年度最佳專輯 Best Album from the UK and Ireland。 Mercury Prize 由英國唱片業協會及英國唱片商公會於1992年創辦,作為全英音樂獎之外的音樂獎項選擇。


Which of these is a famous classical music event in the UK? The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.


The Proms 逍遙音樂會,正式名稱為 Henry Wood Promenade Concerts 亨利·伍德逍遙音樂會,是每年一度在英國倫敦舉行的古典音樂節,是世界著名的音樂節之一。每年音樂節均於夏天舉行歷時八星期,每天均有節目,多在皇家阿爾伯特音樂廳演出,有些室內樂節目則在卡杜甘音樂廳演出。「逍遙」的意思是參加音樂節的觀眾要一直站著觀看演出,但可以隨意走動,尤似散步。 

What is the name of the annual cultural Welsh festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh? The National Eisteddfod of Wales 威爾斯國家藝術節 is an annual cultural in Welsh. It includes a number of important competitions for Welsh poetry.


威爾斯國家藝術節,或譯國家詩歌音樂藝術節,是威爾斯舉行的一個大型音樂節。它在八月的第一周舉辦,為期八天,是歐洲最大的音樂和詩歌節,參賽者可達六千人,觀眾超過15萬 。 從1950年起,所有節目比賽都需使用威爾斯語進行,只有拉丁語彌撒是例外。



Which two British pop music groups were famous during the Swinging Sixties? The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.


The Swinging Sixties was the period between 1964–70 in the UK. These were years of great social and cultural change that made the country what it is today. The term 'swinging sixties' comes from the free, permissive 1960s culture and the prevalence of popular culture and pop music.



在 
Swinging Sixties 期間, 最著名的英國樂隊便是The Beatles 及 The Rolling Stones


Who wrote music for King George I? George Frederick Handel

Who wrote an oratorio called ‘Messiah’, which is regularly sung by choirs at Easter time? George Frederick Handel



George Frederick Handel 格奧爾格·弗里德里希·韓德爾,巴洛克音樂作曲家,創作作品類型有歌劇、神劇、頌歌及管風琴協奏曲,著名作品為《彌賽亞》。韓德爾出生於神聖羅馬帝國,後來定居並入籍英國,他的名字亦改為英語化的George Frederick Handel 喬治·弗雷德里克·韓德爾。 韓德爾的風格明顯受到義大利巴洛克風格的作曲家以及德國中部傳統複音音樂的影響。



George Frideric Handel 的彌賽亞 Messiah 最初是複活節獻祭。


Who was Henry Purcell? A musician



Henry Purcell 亨利·普賽爾,巴洛克時期的英格蘭作曲家,吸收法國與義大利音樂的特點,創作出獨特的英國巴洛克音樂風格。他被認為是英國最偉大的作曲家之一,獨霸樂壇兩百年,一直到20世紀初愛德華·埃爾加成名之前,沒有一個本土生長的英國作曲家達到他的成就。 生於倫敦的西敏地區,父親曾任查理二世的宮廷樂師。


What was Edward Elgar famous for? He was a musician Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was a musician. His best known work is probably the Pomp and Circumstance Marches. March No1 (Land of Hope and Glory) is usually played at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.





Who composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system called ‘The Planets’? Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst 古斯塔夫·西奧多·霍爾斯特,英國作曲家。出生於音樂世家,祖先多為英國人,其餘為瑞典人。19歲時,進入倫敦皇家音樂學院,師事查爾斯·威利爾斯·斯坦福五年。1906年後邊擔任倫敦聖保羅女子學校音樂系主任,邊同時進行作曲。
Gustav Holst 最著名的作品是他的管弦組曲《行星》The Planets。




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Life in the UK Test -- 筆記, 心得 Part 13 古蹟和著名建築

古蹟和著名建築是相對容易的項目, 
只要看過一次, 配上圖片及地圖, 一點也不困難

歷史古蹟

Which hill fort from the Iron Age can be seen in the county of Dorset? Maiden Castle

What county is ‘Maiden Castle’ in? Dorset

 

Dorset 位於英格蘭南部海岸, 以侏羅紀海岸而聞名,侏羅紀海岸是English Channel 上的一段長河,懸崖上有許多化石,岩層顯示出數百萬年的地質歷史。 兩個突出的自然地標是古老的石拱 Durdle Door 和附近 Lulworth Cove 的層狀懸崖。 PooleWeymouth Swanage 因其沙灘而廣受歡迎。

Maiden Castle 是歐洲最大的鐵器時代 (Iron Age) 山丘堡壘之一,佔地 47 英畝。 “Maiden”源自凱爾特語“Mai Dun”,意思是“大山”。 它位於多塞特郡多切斯特以南僅 2 英里處。即使在 2000 多年之後,土方工程仍然是巨大的,一些城牆高達 6 米。

據說,Maiden Castle 的建造始於公元前 3000 年左右,並且發現了當時的燧石工具和其他物品。 居住在那裡的石器時代晚期/青銅時代早期的人們建造了一條長約 545 米的巨大溝渠和堤岸。 城堡右端有青銅時代的墓葬。

今天看到的山堡壘始建於公元前 450 至 300 年左右的鐵器時代,當時堡壘的面積擴大了,城牆和溝渠也擴大了。 挖了三個溝渠,挖出的泥土用來建造城牆。 沿著城牆建造了木柵欄,入口處有木門。 入口沒有對齊,因此敵對勢力更難進入。


Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour? Suffolk



Sutton Hoo - Suffolk
Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
Suffolk 有展覽, 可以參觀在Anglo-Saxon  時期的皇室珍藏和盔甲

Burial mounds of Kings

There are around 18 burial mounds within the Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo. Many have been so eroded over the centuries that it's hard to know exactly how many there were.

The burials date to the 7th century AD. The people buried here left no written records, so it's impossible to know exactly who they were, but historians strongly suspect that Sutton Hoo was the cemetery for the royal dynasty of East Anglia, the Wuffingas, who claimed descent from the god Woden.

Most of the mounds were robbed, largely in the Tudor period, and much of what was there was lost. Two mounds escaped this fate - the Great Ship Burial, or King's Mound One, and the Horseman's Mound.



Which historical monument did William the Conqueror build? The White Tower in the Tower of London is an example of a Norman castle keep, built on the orders of William the Conqueror.

What is an example of the Middle Ages architecture? The White Tower in the Tower of London.





White Tower 是倫敦塔中央的一座塔樓,由征服者威廉 William the Conqueror 修建於1080年代早期,之後擴建。1066年,征服者威廉在這裡修建了一個木製的防衛設施,並在之後的十年開始改建為白塔。白塔的始建日期和修建耗時已不明確,傳統觀點認為開始於1078年。亨利三世在1240年下令將這座建築塗白。

單單White Tower 己有2條相關題目有機會出, 這種古蹟題, 略略看過便應該不會忘記

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers? Hadrian’s Wall



中國有萬里長城, 英國也有類似的
Hadrian's Wall 是一條由石頭和泥土構成的橫斷大不列顛島的防禦工事,由羅馬帝國君主哈德良所興建。公元122年,哈德良為防禦北部皮克特人反攻,保護已控制的不列顛島的人民安全,開始在今英格蘭北面的邊界修築一系列防禦工事,後人稱為「哈德良長城」。哈德良長城的建立,標誌著羅馬帝國擴張的最北界。


Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland? Crathes Castle & Inveraray Castle 


Crathes Castle, Aberdeen


Alexander Burnett built the Crathes Castle in the 16th century, an intricate maze of turrets, towers, oak panels and painted ceilings, many of which survive beautifully to this day. Inside you'll find a labyrinth of cultural history, from family portraits to fine antique furniture.

Inveraray Castle, Inveraray


Inveraray Castle is an 18th-century turreted castle, seat of the Clan Campbell and home to the Dukes of Argyll. On the shores of Loch Fyne and in the majestic West Highlands of Scotland with formal gardens famous for their rhododendrons and azaleas. Also recognised as Downton Abbey's 'Duneagle Castle'.

What is the name of the War Memorial located in Whitehall? Cenotaph Sir Edwin Lutyens was responsible for designing many war memorials throughout the world, including the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

Where is the Cenotaph located? Whitehall
Who designed the Cenotaph? Sir Edwin Lutyens

Cenotaph 衣冠塚主要是指只埋有死亡者的衣冠而無死亡者屍體的墳墓。修建衣冠塚一般情況為屍體無法尋回,或處於避免屍體被發掘破壞的紀念或掩護性質。

The Cenotaph in Whitehall is Britain's chief national war memorial to the dead of the First and Second World Wars and subsequent conflicts. Taking its name from the Greek words meaning 'empty tomb', it is the focus of national ceremonies of remembrance, held annually since 1919.

Sir Edwin Lutyens OM,KCIE,PRA,FRIBA,是一名20世紀英國建築師,曾任皇家藝術研究院院長。他被視為是英國最偉大的建築師之一。

Sir Edwin Lutyens, in full Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, (born March 29, 1869, London, England—died January 1, 1944, London), English architect noted for his versatility and range of invention along traditional lines. He is known especially for his planning of New Delhi and his design of the Viceroy's House there.



Where is Big Ben located? The Houses of the Parliament / Westminster, over 150 years



Big Ben 大笨鐘, 正式名稱 Elizabeth Tower,是一座位於英國倫敦 The Houses of the Parliament / Westminster 北端鐘樓與其內部的報時時鐘,大本鐘所在的塔樓的正式名稱原為鐘樓,2012年更名為伊莉莎白塔 Elizabeth Tower,以紀念伊莉莎白二世的鑽禧紀念。該鐘是英國最大的鐘,其建築1859年落成, 超過150年歷史,成為世界上最大、最準確的四面報時鐘之一。 


What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851? The Crystal Palace




The Crystal Palace 水晶宮是一個以鋼鐵為骨架、玻璃為主要建材的建築,位於海德公園內。是十九世紀的英國建築奇觀之一,也是工業革命時代的重要象徵物。
The Crystal Palace was a cast iron and plate glass structure, originally built in Hyde Park, London, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851.


Who designed the Dumfries House in Scotland? Robert Adam In the 18th century, simpler designs became popular. The Scottish architect Robert Adam influenced the development of architecture in the UK, Europe and America. He designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland. His ideas influenced architects in cities such as Bath, where the Royal Crescent was built.



Dumfries House is one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes. Set in 2,000 acres of land, this stunning estate and 18th-century house with its unrivalled collection of original furniture has something for everyone. 

從 1760 年到 1993 年,Dumfries House 一直是家庭住宅,當時最後一位居住在此的主人,Lady Eileen, Dowager Marchioness of Bute 過世。 後來, 這座房子仍然在第七任布特侯爵 7th Marquess of Bute 手中,他確保它得到維護,儘管沒有用作主要住所。

該房屋隨後被出售,並於 2007 年 7 月擱置了兩個拍賣日期。然而,由當時的威爾士親王殿下  HRH The Prince of Wales (現任英國國王 King Charles III) 領導的財團成功購買了房屋和里面的物品,並在這樣做的過程中挽救了鄧弗里斯故居,這是最受關注的房屋之一 為國家收藏的格魯吉亞蘇格蘭和英國家具的重要收藏品。

在蘇格蘭 Dumfries House Trust 大管家的支持下,自 2018 年以來,王子基金會對場地和花園進行了改善,歷史悠久的附屬建築已恢復使用,莊園是一系列培訓機會的重點 為年輕人和傳統技能和手工藝。 Dumfries House 的改造為當地因採煤業消亡而受到巨大影響的地區帶來了許多就業機會,並成為以遺產為主導的複興的典範。




Which of these gardens is located in Wales? Bodnant Garden



Bodnant Garden 博德南特花園是位於英國威爾斯l北方的一個花園。博德南特花園創建於1874年,現在由威爾斯國民信託所有,是威爾斯著名的觀光景點。


Where is the London Eye situated? On the southern bank of the River Thames

在River Thames 旁的London Eye, 在2000 開幕, 曾經是世界上最高的摩天輪。若打算遊覽倫, 可以找時間去坐坐, 飽覽
River Thames 風景, 最好先預早購票, 從地鐵站行去不算太遠, 附近也有不少著名景點


Where is the Millennium Stadium located? Cardiff


Millennium Stadium 千禧球場 位於威爾斯 Wales 首都卡迪夫 Cardiff,也是威爾斯足球代表隊和威爾斯橄欖球代表隊的主場。 Millennium Stadium  是威爾斯橄欖聯盟為舉辦1999年世界盃橄欖球賽而興建的比賽場館。


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2023/06/05

Life in the UK Test -- 筆記, 心得 Part 12 Sport 運動相關

英國是運動大國
Life in the UK 也有不少和運動相關的題目

歷史類:

  • Which of the following sports can be traced as far back as the Roman times?  Horse racing
  • Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland? Golf
  • When did the first professional football clubs form? 19th century
  • When did motor-car racing start in the UK? 1902

地理類:

  • Where is Europe’s longest dry ski slope located? Near Edinburgh, in Scotland
  • Where was the first tennis club founded? in Leamington Spa in 1872.
  • Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated? In Aintree
  • Where is the National Horseracing Museum located? In Newmarket, Suffolk
  • Where does the Scottish Grand National take place? Ayr



國際賽類:
  • What sort of event is the Grand National? Horse Racing
  • What is the name of the only ‘Grand Slam’ tennis event played on grass? The Wimbledon Championships
  • What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition? The Super League
  • Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is hosted by a different golf course every year? The Open Championship
  • What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia? The Ashes 
  • The UK has hosted the Olympic games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.
Sportsman 運動員
  • Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67? Sir Francis Chichester
  • Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world without stopping? Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
  • Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?  Sir Steve Redgrave
  • Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games? Dame Kelly Holmes
  • Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed? Dame Ellen MacArthur is a yachtswoman and in 2004 became the fastest person to sail around the world singlehanded.
  • Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France? Bradley Wiggins (1980–) is a cyclist. In 2012, he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France. He has won seven Olympic medals, including gold medals in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
  • Who is Andy Murray? A Scottish tennis player
  • Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games? Ellie Simmonds
  • Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians (殘奧會選手)? Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson / Ellie Simmonds
  • Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in heptathlon (七項全能)? Jessica Ennis
  • What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common? They have won the Formula 1 World Championship
  • Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes? Sir Roger Bannister was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes, in 1954.
  • What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records? Sir Ian Botham
  • Which British athlete won 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games? Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (1969-) is an athlete who uses a wheelchair and won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games. She won the London Marathon six times and broke a total of 30 world records.
  • What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for? He won the Formula 1 world championship three times
  • Who won an Olympic gold medal in the pentathlon in 1972? Mary Peters
  • Which British athlete won 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games? Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Sporting Britain:  A Tapestry of Passion and Heritage



心得: 運動歷史, 比賽項目等還比較容易記, 哪一個運動員拿了什麼獎項真的非常其記
建議直接跳過
反正, 24題內, 運動員項目最多一至兩題, 不如把時間花在其他類別之中更有把握

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Life in the UK Test -- 筆記, 心得 Part 11 英國發明及發明家

不是因為溫習, 才不知道原來英國的發明家比我想像的更多

The UK Invention & Inventor


Year Invention Detail
1920s Television What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop? The television was developed by Scotsman John Logie Baird in the 1920s.

1922 Insulin Who discovered Insulin (胰島素)? John MacLeod


1930s

Jet Engine
What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s? Jet engine


1935

Radar

Sir Robert Watson-Watt, who proposed that enemy aircraft could be detected by radio waves. The first successful radar test took place in 1935.


1936

Turing machine

The Turing machine was invented in 1936 by Alan Turing, who called it an "a-machine" (automatic machine).


1945

Penicillin

Alexander Fleming win the Nobel Prize in medicine for the discovery of the penicillin (盤尼西林).


1950s

Hovercraft

When was the hovercraft invented? Sir Christopher Cockrell, a British inventor, invented the hovercraft in the 1950s.


1952

Atomic bomb

Which British scientist led the development of the atomic bomb? Ernest Rutherford, working at Manchester and then Cambridge University, were the first to ‘split the atom’ and took part in the Manhattan Project in the United States, which developed the atomic bomb.


1962

DNA

Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule? Francis Crick

1969

ATM

Who invented the cash-dispensing ATM (automatic teller machine) or ‘cashpoint’? James Goodfellow


1971

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Which British scientist co-invented the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner? Sir Peter Mansfield


1996

Clone Animals

Who led a team to clone a mammal for the first time? Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell, clone the sheep call Dolly.



以上, 大概是最有機會和英國發明 / 英國發明家相關的題目


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