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

Unitary authority

Crown dependency

Ceremonial county

British Overseas Territory

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

True

False

Question 2 of 24

3. What was an underlying factor behind the Troubles?

The independence of Wales

Scottish Independence

Ireland becoming one country

The arrangement of English Parliament

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4. Which statement below is correct?

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

Emmeline Pankhurst was a famous novelist who wrote many stories.

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

True

False

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

23rd April

17th March

1st March

30th November

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7. Which statement below is true?

Dominoes and Black Jack are traditional pub games.

Pool and darts are traditional pub games.

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

True

False

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9. What was the “Restoration” about?

The creation of the Commonwealth

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

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10. How many pence makes one Pound?

100

1000

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

Sense and Sensibility

The Great Gatsby

To Kill a Mockingbird

Pride and Prejudice

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

Conservative Party

Commonwealth Labour

Liberal Party

Labour Party

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13. 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.

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14. A Special Constable is ___.

A member of the security team at Westminster

A senior member of the Metropolitan Police

A member of the UK Special Forces

A volunteer police officer

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

1878

1676

1858

1801

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

True

False

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

True

False

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

South Africa

Australia

New Zealand

India

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

Harold Macmillan

Winston Churchill

Margaret Thatcher

Clement Attlee

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

€

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

2002

2005

1998

1992

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22. Which statement below is true?

Coronation Street and EastEnders are popular TV shows in England.

Coronation Street and EastEnders are popular tourist destinations in England.

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

The official transcripts of parliamentary debates

The full list of life peers at the House of Lords

The speech given by the Prime Minister upon appointment

It's the alternative name of the electoral register

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24. Which statement below is true?

Pantomimes are plays that are popular mainly at Christmas time.

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

Question 24 of 24