Q5.
All the countries of the Commonwealth use English as a common language. However, Cyprus recognizes
two official languages: Greek and Turkish. Certainly most locals are able to speak English as the island
was colonized by Britain in 1878 and didn’t get independence until 1960. The other languages spoken in
the country are Armenian, Arabic, French and German.
Q6.
Commonwealth Day is a day of celebration for all the countries of the Commonwealth. It is held on the
second Monday in March every year. Each member of the Commonwealth of Nations celebrates it in its
own unique way. In Great Britain a special service is held in Westminster Abbey in London. It is attended
by the British Monarch as Head of Commonwealth who delivers a speech. The Monarch’s speech is
broadcast throughout the Commonwealth.
Q7.
In 1987, the Commonwealth Foundation set up two prizes for writers: the Commonwealth Book Prize and
the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The first prize is awarded for the best book published in the previous
year. It should be the writer’s first book. The second prize is given to the best piece of unpublished short
fiction (2000-5000 words).
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