Life in the UK Test Practice 9

The Life in the UK mock test below features 24 questions taken from the Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents handbook. Just like the real test, all of our Life in the UK mock tests are based on the contents of this book – please ensure you read it cover to cover to ensure you’re fully prepared for the test. Good luck!

1. How many pence makes one Pound?

1000

100

Question 1 of 24

2. In which year was the modern Union Flag officially adopted?

1676

1858

1878

1801

Question 2 of 24

3. Which statement below is correct?

Emmeline Pankhurst was a famous novelist who wrote many stories.

Emmeline Pankhurst was a famous political activist who helped women win the right to vote.

Question 3 of 24

4. TRUE or FALSE: People in the iron age spoke a Celtic-based language.

True

False

Question 4 of 24

5. Which statement below is true?

Pool and darts are traditional pub games.

Dominoes and Black Jack are traditional pub games.

Question 5 of 24

6. What date is St George's Day in England?

1st March

30th November

17th March

23rd April

Question 6 of 24

7. What is the official status of the Isle of Man?

Crown dependency

Ceremonial county

British Overseas Territory

Unitary authority

Question 7 of 24

8. “The Hansard” is the name given to:

It's the alternative name of the electoral register

The full list of life peers at the House of Lords

The speech given by the Prime Minister upon appointment

The official transcripts of parliamentary debates

Question 8 of 24

9. Which TWO are novels by Jane Austen? (Choose 2 answers)

Pride and Prejudice

Sense and Sensibility

To Kill a Mockingbird

The Great Gatsby

Question 9 of 24

10. Which statement below is true?

Pantomimes are a type of fruit that grows in the summer.

Pantomimes are plays that are popular mainly at Christmas time.

Question 10 of 24

11. Which political party won the first UK election after World War II?

Commonwealth Labour

Labour Party

Conservative Party

Liberal Party

Question 11 of 24

12. Which statement below is true?

Scotland and Northern Ireland banknotes are valid everywhere in the UK.

Scotland and Northern Ireland banknotes are NOT valid everywhere in the UK.

Question 12 of 24

13. TRUE or FALSE: The Bronze Age came before the iron age.

True

False

Question 13 of 24

14. What was an underlying factor behind the Troubles?

Scottish Independence

The independence of Wales

Ireland becoming one country

The arrangement of English Parliament

Question 14 of 24

15. What was the “Restoration” about?

Restoring the rule of King Charles II

Ending self-government in Northern Ireland

Restoring the power that had been taken away from the Archbishop of Canterbury

The creation of the Commonwealth

Question 15 of 24

16. TRUE or FALSE: George of Hanover became King of England after Queen Anne died?

True

False

Question 16 of 24

17. Which statement below is true?

Coronation Street and EastEnders are popular tourist destinations in England.

Coronation Street and EastEnders are popular TV shows in England.

Question 17 of 24

18. Which Prime Minister gave the famous "Wind of Change" speech?

Harold Macmillan

Clement Attlee

Winston Churchill

Margaret Thatcher

Question 18 of 24

19. The Ashes is a cricket competition played between England and which other country?

Australia

South Africa

India

New Zealand

Question 19 of 24

20. In which year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?

1998

1992

2002

2005

Question 20 of 24

21. A Special Constable is ___.

A member of the security team at Westminster

A member of the UK Special Forces

A volunteer police officer

A senior member of the Metropolitan Police

Question 21 of 24

22. TRUE or FALSE: The Laurence Oliver awards is an event that celebrates British theatre.

True

False

Question 22 of 24

23. Which of these is the sign for the British Pound?

€

Question 23 of 24

24. TRUE or FALSE: A police officer can become a magistrate.

True

False

Question 24 of 24