Life in the UK Test Practice 8

Welcome to another Life in the UK test online, below you will find another 24 random questions based on many of the topics covered int the official Life in the UK test book.

NOTE: Please ensure you read through the revision book before attempting this, or any other Life in the UK test online – it’s absolutely essential for passing. Good luck!

1. Which TWO famous people won gold medals in the 2102 London Olympics? (Choose 2 answers)

Lewis Hamilton

Mo Farah

David Beckham

Jessica Ennis

Question 1 of 24

2. Which statement below is true?

The UK’s population has been decreasing in recent times.

The UK’s population has been increasing in recent times.

Question 2 of 24

3. Which part of the UK would you find the national park Snowdonia?

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

London

Question 3 of 24

4. Which statement below is true?

About half of Britain’s workforce are women.

One quarter of Britain’s workforce are women.

Question 4 of 24

5. TRUE or FALSE: Vikings came from Norway and Denmark.

True

False

Question 5 of 24

6. Which statement below is true?

You can discriminate against others because of their religion.

You cannot discriminate against others because of their religion.

Question 6 of 24

7. In which year did England win its first ICC cricket world cup?

2015

1969

2007

2020

Question 7 of 24

8. When is St Patrick’s Day?

17th November

17th March

17th August

17th June

Question 8 of 24

9. Which statement below is true?

People in the UK can choose which religion to follow.

People in the UK must follow an approved religion only.

Question 9 of 24

10. In which year did World War I end?

1940

1914

1918

1945

Question 10 of 24

11. Along with Britain, which other country developed the supersonic aircraft “Concorde”?

USA

France

China

Australia

Question 11 of 24

12. Which statement below is correct?

Young people in Britain are usually sent their National insurance number just before turning 16.

Young people in Britain are usually sent their National insurance number just before turning 21.

Question 12 of 24

13. TRUE or FALSE: The British Empire was the largest empire during the Victorian period.

True

False

Question 13 of 24

14. TRUE or FALSE: Florence Nightingale is famously known for her work in the development of nursing.

True

False

Question 14 of 24

15. Damon Hill, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton are all associated with which sport?

Cricket

Tennis

Football

Formula 1

Question 15 of 24

16. TRUE or FALSE: Members of the House of Lords are usually elected at every General Election.

True

False

Question 16 of 24

17. Which of these best describes a “bank holiday”?

A holiday for all those working in the banking sector only

A public holiday when most businesses closes for the day

A day when those in the banking sector can choose to go in to work or not

A normal working day where everyone has to work until midday

Question 17 of 24

18. Police and Crime Commissioners are usually elected by ___.

The local council

Members of the public

The Prime Minister

The Queen

Question 18 of 24

19. TRUE or FALSE: Halloween is a bank holiday in England.

True

False

Question 19 of 24

20. Which statement below is correct?

The jury is responsible for determining the sentence when someone is found guilty in a Crown Court case.

The judge is responsible for determining the sentence when someone is found guilty in a Crown Court case.

Question 20 of 24

21. Boxing Day is normally celebrated ___.

On the 14th February

The day before Christmas

The Day after Christmas

On the 5th November

Question 21 of 24

22. TRUE or FALSE: Diwali is a festival celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.

True

False

Question 22 of 24

23. Which statement below is correct?

Sir Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during World War I.

Sir Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during World War II.

Question 23 of 24

24. Sir Edwin Lutyens is famous for ___.

Inventing the World Wide Web

Swimming the English Channel

His work in architecture

Inventing the telephone

Question 24 of 24