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Life in the UK Test 18
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
What water sports are popular in the UK (select TWO answers)?
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Sailing and rowing are popular in the UK.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
What time do pubs usually open during the week?
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Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays).
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Which of the following countries belonged to the Allied Powers during WWI (select THREE answers)?
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Britain was part of the Allied Powers, together with France, Russia, Japan, Belgium, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Romania and the United States during the First World War.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
During which social movement was the law of abortion liberalised?
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The law of abortion and the law of divorce were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
What was the British actor, Lord Olivier, known for?
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Lord Olivier was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Members of the House of Lords may not stand for election to the House of Commons but are eligible for all public offices.
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Members of the House of Lords may not stand for election to the House of Commons but are eligible for all other public offices.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Where is Mount Steward located?
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Mount Stewart is located in Northern Ireland.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
What former British Prime Minister was known as the Iron Duke?
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The Duke of Wellington was known as the Iron Duke.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Which country did not join the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957?
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West Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands formed the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957. The UK baceme part of the EEC in 1973.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Whose role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies?
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The role of the shadow cabinet is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
What famous British actress has won an Oscar?
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Kate Winslet is the correct answer.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
During the Middle Ages people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. What skills did the workers coming from France have?
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During the Middle Ages, people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Many had special skills, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
How is the Speaker chosen?
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The Speaker is chosen by other MPs in a secret ballot.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Wales makes up approximately 30% of the total British population.
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The total British population located in Wales is around 5%.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
The longest distance on the mainland in the UK is from a point in the south-west corner of England known as Land’s End to a point on the north coast of Scotland known as:
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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
What do the initials MEPs stand for?
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MEPs stands for Members of the European Parliament.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
During which months is Diwali normally celebrated?
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Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
During what season of the year is the Edinburgh Festival celebrated?
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The Edinburgh Festival takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, every summer.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
The UK population is ethnically diverse and changing rapidly, especially in large cities such as London. It is not always easy to get an exact picture of the ethnic origin of all the population.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Which of the following is classified as a civil offence in the UK?
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Disputes about faulty goods or services are considered civil offences.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Which words come from the Viking language?
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Words such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe come from the Viking languages.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
What is democracy?
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Democracy is a system of government where the whole adult population gets a say.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
Which of the following lines belongs to Shakespeare’s play “As You Like It”?
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‘All the world’s a stage’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It.
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