BRANDS and LOGOS (quiz 01)

Boots / / is a British company that was founded in 1849 in Nottingham. It has shops in the UK and Ireland. Do you know what they sell?

1. They sell clothes.
2. They sell healthcare products and medicines.
3. They sell riding boots.
4. They sell various kinds of shoes.

Sky / / is available in the UK and Ireland. It was founded in 1990 and their service was officially launched in 1998. Its slogan is “Believe in better”. Would you know what it specializes in?

1. It sells binoculars.
2. It sells skiing equipment.
3. It's a cable TV provider.
4. It's a satellite TV provider.

BBC was founded in 1922 and you have probably heard this name and seen their logo somewhere before. Do you know what BBC stands for?

1. Best British Channel
2. British Broadcasting Company
3. British Broadcasting Corporation
4. Broadband British Channels

Ribena / / introduced their first product in 1936. The name Ribena comes from the botanical name for the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum). How is Ribena connected with blackcurrants?

1. It's a well-known company that produces kitchen appliances. The products always have the same colour as their logo.
2. Their first product was a soft drink with blackcurrant flavour.
3. They produce very popular British cakes that originally had blackcurrant flavour.
4. They sell small red pastilles containing medicine for a sore throat.

You can buy Twinings / / products in many countries in the world, including the Czech Republic. Though they are not as popular here as in the United Kingdom. Their products were introduced there in 1706. I'm sure you all know what this company produces.

1. It's beef.
2. It's beer.
3. It's clothes.
4. It's tea.

And yet again, another British company that is popular even in the Czech Republic. I'm afraid its name is a big give-away. When can I use their service?

1. When I need to go somewhere by plane.
2. When I need to travel by boat.
3. When I want to go somewhere by bus.
4. When I want to travel by train.

Marks & Spencer (M&S) was founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. It has more than 700 stores in the UK and more than 350 stores spread around the globe. What does it specialize in?

1. It only specializes in selling clothes.
2. It specializes in selling cosmetics.
3. It specializes in the selling of clothing and food products.
4. It specializes in women's fashion and cosmetics.

Cadbury / / was founded in 1824 in Birmingham. Now it has the headquarters in London and operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. Where can you see its logo?

1. On coffee products.
2. On confectionery products.
3. On health care products.
4. On toys.

Anita Roddick, a British businesswoman, opened her first shop in 1976 after having seen The Body Shop in the USA. In 1987 she purchased the naming rights for the shop and now has about 2,400 stores in 61 countries (including the Czech Republic). Do you know what the shops sell?

1. Clothes for babies.
2. Clothes for children and adults.
3. Cosmetics.
4. Underwear.

Wedgwood / / was founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood. And again, you can find one of their shops even in Prague. What can you buy in their shops?

1. Books.
2. Candles.
3. Furniture.
4. Pottery.