1) It is a British period drama television series first aired on ITV in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2010. The storyline is based on a book written by the 8th Countess of Carnarvon. It has received critical acclaim from television critics and was recognised by Guinness World Records as the most critically acclaimed English-language television series of 2011. Hugh Bonneville plays the Earl of Grantham, Maggie Smith Violet Crawley and Penelope Wilton the role of Isobel Crawley, just to name a few well-known actors of many. Which castle is used for exterior shots and most of the interior filming? Which Hollywood film did Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton play together in 2012 and will be playing in its sequel this year?
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3) This naturally occuring phenomenon happens in one of the
rivers in South West England. Only two places in the world have a larger bore – the Bay of Fundy and Ungava Bay. It forms
upstream of Sharpness and can be seen as far upstream as Maisemore. Surfers and people who want to see it can try
their luck on various dates and times, following the timetable on official
websites. When is the best time suggested for February 2014 and what is the
name of the river?
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4 3) In Dutch it is „the
Island of Seals“. Today the island is a popular tourist
destination and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. The waters surrounding are famous for its stormy and icy
conditions where many great white sharks swim. Internationally
the island is known for a person who stayed there from 1964 – 1982. What is the
name of that island? What is the name of the autobiographical book published in
1995 which was dedicated to the author’s six children, 21 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren?
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4) The laurel wreath is the logo of the sportwear brand
named after this British sports star born in 1909. He won three consecutive championships from 1934
to 1936 and was World No.1 or Co-No. 1 for four years in total. His achievments in those world-famous tournaments held in
All England Club were not matched by a Briton until 2013. What is the name of
the first school where the man who won the big golden trophy on 7th July 2013
studied? His hometown, as well as his first school, have gone into history for
something horrid that happened there in March 1996, in the presence of today’s young
world champion. In 2009 he founded a charity together with David Beckham. What
charity?
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5) I am a lake surrounded by mountains. My water is
turquoise. Some people come here to take scenic flights viewing the local
national park, one of the country’s 14. They can see twelve major glaciers and 200km
of alpine and rainforest scenery. Some people drive or hike to the summit and
visit the scientific astronomy observatory. The Church of the Good Shepherd on
my shore has become a very popular place for people to get married. What is my
name?
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7) This memorial is made of white granite and was opened to the public on August 22, 2011, after more than
two decades of planning, fund-raising and construction. Fourteen quotes are
inscribed on the Inscription Wall, in addition each wall of the monument
carries a special message, one of them taken from “I have a dream” speech. Which quote serves as the basis for the monument's design?
What is the monument’s address?
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8)
To
which airports in the English-speaking countries you can have direct flights
from Tallinn? (must be operating July 2014) What is the maximum size cabin luggage that can be taken free of charge when travelling by Ryanair ?
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9) The Smiler, Thi3teen, Air, Nemesis, Oblivion, Rita ...
just to name a few rides. How much is one day addmission bought online for a
student of your age for 15 Feb 2014 and 15 July 2014? If you stayed in Hanley,
Staffordshire, which No bus would take you to the theme park?
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