Life In The UK Practice Test 2
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- 1.
Which statement is correct?
- A.
Citizens of the EU countries who live in the UK can vote in the general election.
- B.
Citizens of the Commonwealth who live in the UK can vote in the general election.
Correct Answer
B. Citizens of the Commonwealth who live in the UK can vote in the general election. -
- 2.
Baptists are a type of
- A.
Protestant Christians
- B.
Roman Catholic
- C.
Muslim
- D.
Jewish
Correct Answer
A. Protestant Christians -
- 3.
Which of the following items could you provide as documentation when opening a bank or building society account?
- A.
A Current Passport and Tenancy Agreement or Household/Utility bills showing your address
- B.
A signed photograph and Birth Certificate
Correct Answer
A. A Current Passport and Tenancy Agreement or Household/Utility bills showing your address -
- 4.
Which of the following statement is correct?
- A.
The Geordie dialect is spoken Tyneside
- B.
The Geordie dialect is spoken Liverpool
Correct Answer
A. The Geordie dialect is spoken TynesideExplanation
GEORDIE = TYNESIDE
LIVERPOOL = SCOUSE
LONDON = COCKNEY
Dialect is often called as 'SLANG'.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Elections in the UK have to be held at least every
- A.
Three years
- B.
Four years
- C.
Five years
- D.
Six years
Correct Answer
C. Five years -
- 6.
Which statement is correct?
- A.
You can apply for a National Insurance number by contacting HM Revenue & Customs
- B.
You can apply for a National Insurance number through Job Centre plus or your local Social Security office
Correct Answer
B. You can apply for a National Insurance number through Job Centre plus or your local Social Security officeExplanation
HER MAJESTY'S REVENUE & CUSTOMS collects TAXES.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Is the statement below TRUE/FALSE?Children often start part-time work when they are 11 years old?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Legally children are allowed to take part-time jobs at the age of 14.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following statements are correct?
- A.
The National Curriculum covers English, Maths and several other subjects but does not include modern foreign languages
- B.
The National Curriculum covers English, Maths and several other subjects including modern foreign languages
Correct Answer
B. The National Curriculum covers English, Maths and several other subjects including modern foreign languages -
- 9.
The 14th February celebrates
- A.
Valentine's Day
- B.
Guy Fawkes's Night
- C.
Halloween
- D.
Hogmanay
Correct Answer
A. Valentine's Day -
- 10.
How many countries are there in the European Union?
- A.
6
- B.
15
- C.
25
- D.
27
Correct Answer
D. 27 -
- 11.
Is the statement below TRUE/FALSE?Adults who have been UN-employed for six months are usually required to join NEW DEAL if they wish to continue receiving benefits
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You have to be unemployed for 18 months not 6 months.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The initials GCSE stand for
- A.
Graduate Certificate for Secondary Education
- B.
General Certificate of Special Education
- C.
General Certificate of Secondary Education
- D.
Grade Certificate of School Education
Correct Answer
C. General Certificate of Secondary Education -
- 13.
The National Health Service (NHS) began in
- A.
1921
- B.
1945
- C.
1948
- D.
1972
Correct Answer
C. 1948 -
- 14.
Why did the Huguenots come to Britain?
- A.
To invade the country and seize land
- B.
To find jobs and better life
- C.
To avoid religious persecution
- D.
To avoid famine
Correct Answer
C. To avoid religious persecution -
- 15.
Which statement is correct?
- A.
The Prime Minister lives in Buckingham Palace
- B.
The Prime Minister lives at 10 Downing Street
Correct Answer
B. The Prime Minister lives at 10 Downing Street -
- 16.
When you apply for a job, which person would not be suitable to ask for a reference?
- A.
A family member or Friends
- B.
A present employer
- C.
A previous employer
- D.
A college tutor
Correct Answer
A. A family member or FriendsExplanation
A job reference is NOT accepted by family members of friend.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The patron saint of England is
- A.
St David
- B.
St George
- C.
St Patrick
- D.
St Andrew
Correct Answer
B. St GeorgeExplanation
ST David 1st MARCH WALES
ST PATRICK 17TH MARCH Northern Ireland
ST ANDREWS 30TH NOV SCOTLANDRate this question:
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- 18.
Is this statement TRUE/FALSE?'Taxis and mini cabs with no licence are not insured for fare-paying passenger and are not always safe'.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
To operate legally, all taxis and minicab must have a licence display a licence plate.Rate this question:
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- 19.
St Andrew's Day is celebrated is Scotland on the
- A.
1st March
- B.
23rd April
- C.
30th November
- D.
17th March
Correct Answer
C. 30th November -
- 20.
Is the statement below TRUE/FALSE?'Pressure groups cannot influence government policy'.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Pressure and lobby groups try to influence government and play an important role in politics.Rate this question:
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- 21.
When you start a job, an employer should give you a written statement for contract within
- A.
3 weeks
- B.
1 month
- C.
2 months
- D.
3 months
Correct Answer
C. 2 months -
- 22.
Which of these statements is correct?
- A.
The majority of young people take part in community events.
- B.
A small number of young people take part in community events.
Correct Answer
A. The majority of young people take part in community events. -
- 23.
Is this statement below TRUE/FALSE?'Some primary and secondary schools in the UK are linked to the Church of England or Roman Catholic Church.'
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
They are called 'Faith Schools'.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What percentage of the UK population live in Wales?
- A.
9%
- B.
7%
- C.
10%
- D.
5%
Correct Answer
D. 5%Explanation
2.9 million people live in Wales.Rate this question:
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