Read and translate the following short texts and answer the questions. Use Internet or other sources if necessary.

1) A British Symbol.This sitting woman is regarded as the personification of Great Britain. She is, for example, represented on the 50 pence coin as wearing a helmet and carrying a shield and trident. The yacht belonging to the Royal Family also bears the name of the woman we are looking for. Bearing in mind that a patriotic song written in 1840 also includes her name,

it should not be too difficult to guess who she is.

2) A Town. This town in the southeast of England became a popular tourist resort in the middle of the 18th century. Until then it had only been a small fishing village. The Palace Pier, built in 1899, attracts many thousands of tourists. George, Prince of Wales, had the 'Royal Pavilion' built in 1822. The architect used moguls' palaces in India as a pattern, and with its Chinese interior it is probably the most exotic palace in Europe.

What is the name of this town?

3) The English Riviera. This area of Britain is known as the English Riviera because of its 35 kilometers of unspoiled coastline. The area enjoys an especially warm climate, so warm that there is an abundance of palm trees. There are three towns all of which have interesting harbors, cliff walks, beaches and coves. The floral attraction and the extensive illuminations which adorn the resort after dark also make an attractive area for holidaymakers.

What is the proper name for the "English Riviera"?

4) A City in Scotland. This city in the south-west of Scotland has somehow gained a bad reputation for its slums, especially the Gorbals, after the decline of the shipbuilding industryfor which it used to be famous. However, in the last decades there has been a great deal done to improve the city's appearance. The dirt has been sand-blasted from the lovely sandstone buildings to show some very interesting architecture.

Since this city was Europe's City of Culture in 1990, it shouldn't be difficult to guess its name.

5) A Scottish Island. This island off the west coast of Scotland is often described as Scotland in miniature due to the different landscapes on the island. The ferry from Ardrossan on the mainland arrives in Brodick, the largest town on the island. Brodick Castle with its lovely gardens full of rhododendron bushes is worth seeing. The island is visited by many bird lovers and hill walkers. The biggest mountain to be climbed is Goatfell.

What is the name of this Scottish island?

6) A Place in London. This famous place in the centre of London was erected from 1829 to 1841 to celebrate Nelson's victory over the French and Spanish fleet in 1805. The place is dominated by a 56 metre high column supporting a 9 metre high figure of Nelson. Today, it is a favourite place for political ralleys, and many people go there to celebrate New Year.

What is the name of this place?

7) A Street in London. This street in Soho, London, is connected with many famous companies, studios, agents and production firms all concerned with film making. It is, in fact, the centre of the British film industry, and the name is therefore often used when talking about films in the same way as Hollywood in the USA.

What is the name of this street?

8) A London Building. This large concert and exhibition hall was erected between 1867 and 1871 in Kensington, London. It is well known to the public through the "Proms" or promenade concerts which have been taken place there every year since 1895 between July and September. Up to 7,500 "promenaders" per evening attend these concerts which the BBC has been organizing since 1026.

What is the name of this hall? (Royal Albert hall)

9) A Ship. This luxury passenger liner of the White Star Line was the largest when she was built. She was thought to be unsinkable when she made her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. However, in the night from April 14th-15th, 1912, she collided with the an iceberg near Newfoundland and sank. Only 703 of the 2206 passengers were saved. In September 1985 the wreck was discovered at a depth of almost 4000 metres and photographed by an unmanned submarine.

What is the name of this ship?

10) A Nobel Prize Winner. He was born in Dublin in 1856 and moved to London in 1876 where he began his literary career as a critic. He also wrote many articles expressing his socialist principles. He was an indefatigable worker writing over 50 plays including "Man and Superman" (1903) and "Pygmalion" which was later turned intothe popular musical "my Fair Lady". When he died at the age of 94, he was still writing for the theatre. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1925.

Who was this witty writer?

11) A Suffragette. She was born in 1858 and founded the Women's Social and Political Union to invigorate the campaign for women's suffrage. Together with her daughter Christabel she began using slightly militant tactics in 1905, like chaining herself to the railings outside 10 Downing Street, the house of the British Prime Minister. The movement forced Parliament to enfranchise women over 30 in 1918.

What is the name of this courageous woman?

12) The Police. The English P.C. or police constable can easily be recognized by his high black helmet and his baton swinging from his belt. The English police were reorganized in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel who later became Prime Minister. The policemen in England have a nickname which is derived from the above mentionedRobert Peel.

What are the English police more commonly called?