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Life in the UK Test 20
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case will be heard in a High Court.
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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
If you drive in the UK, where do you need to display the tax disc?
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When driving in the UK, you must pay an annual road tax and display the tax disc, which shows that the tax has been paid, on the windowscreen.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
What is celebrated during Eid a-Fitr?
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Eid a-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
What is canvassing?
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The action of handing out leaflets in the street or knocking on people’s doors to ask for their political support is known as canvassing.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
When Oliver Cromwell died, his son, Richard, became Lord Protector in his place and took control of the army and the government.
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When Cromwell died, his son, Richard, became Lord Protector in his place but was not able to control the army or the government.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
When do most local elections for councillors take place in the UK?
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For most local authorities, local elections for councillors are held in May every year.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
What was Queen Mary’s nickname?
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Queen Mary was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants (for this reason, she became known as ‘Bloody Mary’).
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Do you need a TV licence for watching TV on a mobile phone?
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Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
During the Battle of Trafalgar Britain fought against:
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Britain’s navy fought against combined French and Spanish fleets, winning the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
In England, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard.
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The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based of what they have heard. In Scotland, a third verdict of ‘not proven’ is also possible.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
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To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Where can you get contact details of all your representatives at the elections and their parties (select TWO answers)?
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You can get contact details for all your representatives and their parties from your local library and from http://www.parliament.uk.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
Who led the English Republic?
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Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the English republic.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change, known as the Enlightenment, when there was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music.
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The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change, known as the ‘swinging sixties’, when there was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
How often do elections for the European Parliament take place?
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Elections for the European Parliament are held every five years.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Who was a famous silent movie actor?
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Sir Charles (Charlie) Chaplin became famous in silent movies for his tramp character.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
What is the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight about?
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The poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is about one of the knights at the court of King Arthur.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
How old do you have to be to enter a gambling club?
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In the UK, you have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Who is the Church of England called in Scotland and the US?
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The Church of England is called the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?
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Debates in the House of Commons are chaired by the Speaker, who is the chief officer of the House of Commons.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
What day in February is Valentine’s Day?
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Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 14th of February.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
When did the Romans leave Britain?
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The Roman army left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire and never returned.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Who became British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?
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John Major was Prime Minister after Mrs Thatcher.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
Who discovered that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow?
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Isaac Newton discovered that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow.
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