Life in the UK Test Practice 12

1. The “Swinging Sixties” refers to ___.

2. TRUE or FALSE: Prime Minister’s questions usually occur once every month.

3. In which year did hereditary peers lose their automatic right to attend the House of Lords?

4. Which part of the UK is associated with “the thistle” flower?

5. Who wrote the Harry Potter series of children’s books?

6. Who was the first Briton to win an Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 metres?

7. Who invented the ATM (automatic teller machine)?

8. Which statement below is correct?

9. Which statement below is true?

10. TRUE or FALSE: UEFA is associated with cricket?

11. Which sport is associated with the phrase “batting on a sticky wicket”?

12. Which King introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284?

13. TRUE or FALSE: You must be at least 16 years old to ride a moped.

14. Trading hours are usually reduced on which day of the week?

15. Which statement below is true?

16. Ulster Fry is a dish associated with which part of the UK?

17. Which TWO are famous UK sports stars? (Choose 2 answers)

18. Which statement below is true?

19. TRUE or FALSE: The second largest party in the House of commons is called the opposition.

20. Which of these was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?

21. What is William Blake, John Keats and Lord Byron famously known for?

22. Which statement below is true?

23. Which statement below is true?

24. In which year was King Charles I executed?