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Life in the UK Test 29
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1. Question
Where can the London Eye be found?
CorrectIncorrectThe London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames and is a Ferris wheel that is 443 feet (135 metres) tall.
- Question 2 of 24
2. Question
When was the Bronze Age?
CorrectIncorrectAround 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age.
- Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?
CorrectIncorrectThe Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth.
- Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
CorrectIncorrectThe English language has many accents and dialects.
- Question 5 of 24
5. Question
The Northern Ireland Parliament was established for the first time when Ireland was divided into two in 1922.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is TRUE.
- Question 6 of 24
6. Question
What Scottish poet wrote the song “Auld Lang Syne”?
CorrectIncorrectRobert Burns’ best-known work is probably the song Auld Lang Syne.
- Question 7 of 24
7. Question
How many times a year are the Laurence Olivier Awards celebrated?
CorrectIncorrectThe Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London.
- Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Which of the following is NOT a British invention?
CorrectIncorrectThe World Wide Web, the Turing machine and the hovercraft are British inventions.
- Question 9 of 24
9. Question
Which British king had six wives?
CorrectIncorrectHenry VIII had six wives.
- Question 10 of 24
10. Question
How much discount do blind people get from their TV licences?
CorrectIncorrectPeople over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount.
- Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Where can you apply to get a National Insurance Number (select TWO answers):
CorrectIncorrectIf you do not have a National Insurance number, you can apply for one through Jobcentre Plus or your local Social Security Office.
- Question 12 of 24
12. Question
After the Black Death, new social classes appeared, including owners of large areas of land (later called the gentry), and people left the towns to live in the countryside.
CorrectIncorrectAfter the Black Death, new social classes appeared, including owners of large areas of land (later called the gentry), and people left the countryside to live in the towns.
- Question 13 of 24
13. Question
What was the population of the United Kigndom in 1600?
CorrectIncorrectThe population of the UK in 1600 was just over 4 million people.
- Question 14 of 24
14. Question
The set of principles by which a country is governed and which includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check is known as:
CorrectIncorrectA constitution is a set of principles by which a country is governed. It includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check.
- Question 15 of 24
15. Question
What is NOT considered to be one of the main parts of the British government?
CorrectIncorrectThe United Nations is not part of the British government.
- Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Where is the most popular sailing event in the UK celebrated?
CorrectIncorrectThe most famous sailing event in the UK takes place at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
- Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Which TWO of the following principles are included in the European Convention of Human Rights?
CorrectIncorrectThe right to liberty and security and the right to life are some of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights.
- Question 18 of 24
18. Question
Hannukah celebrates the end of Ramadan and is the day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast.
CorrectIncorrectEid a-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan and is the day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast.
- Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 1945 and 1951?
CorrectIncorrectClement Attlee was Prime Minister of the UK from 1945 to 1951.
- Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Where can you find a famous example of stained glass?
CorrectIncorrectYork Minster is a famous example of stained glass.
- Question 21 of 24
21. Question
On average, boys leave school with better qualifications than girls.
CorrectIncorrectOn average, girls leave school with better qualifications than boys.
- Question 22 of 24
22. Question
When is the National Anthem usually played (choose TWO options)?
CorrectIncorrectThe National Anthem of the UK is ‘God Save the Queen’ is played at important national occasions and at events attended by the Queen or the Royal Family.
- Question 23 of 24
23. Question
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most major criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court.
CorrectIncorrectIn England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court.
- Question 24 of 24
24. Question
The language spoken during the Iron Age in Britain was part of the Celtic language family.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is TRUE.