Life in the UK Test 2

Life in the UK Test » 2 "The Life in the United Kingdom Test" is a test for individuals seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen. The test lasts for 45 minutes, the entrants have to answer 24 questions. the test is based on chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of a handbook third edition 2013 "Life in the UK Handbook 3rd Edition: A Guide for New Residents". Remember that you need to get at least 75% to pass this test 1. What is the correct order of the National Days? St George's Day, St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St Andrew's Day St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day St Patrick's Day, St David's Day, St Andrew's Day, St George's Day St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St Andrew's Day, St George's Day 2. When is Christmas Eve? 23rd December 24th December 25th December 26th December 3. Pubs are usually open during the day from ______ 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 4. On Valentine's Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to people they secretly admire True False 5. 'The Canterbury Tales' was one of the first books to be printed by William Caxton, the first person in England to print books using a printing press True False 6. What is the minimum age for drinking alcohol in a hotel or restaurant? Usually 19, but at 16 you can have a drink with a meal Usually 18, but at 15 you can have a drink with a meal Usually 21, but at 18 you can have a drink with a meal Usually 18, but at 16 you can have a drink with a meal 7. Life peers have to be Christians True, no other faith members are allowed

False, other faith members can also be life peers 8. What can be done to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage? Ask the priest to verify the identities Check the age of both people to make sure they are over 18 Court orders can be obtained by a potential victim or someone acting for them 9. Who is the heir to the throne? The Queen's oldest son The Queen's husband The Prime Minister None of these 10. The present voting age of 18 was set in 1918 1928 1949 1969 11. Nowadays The House of Commons can overrule the House of Lords Yes, always Maybe, sometimes No, that's not right 12. Lent begins on _____ Good Friday Ash Wednesday Good Friday St Valentine's Day 13. Anyone who is violent toward their partner (whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together) can not be prosecuted Yes, it's correct No, they can be prosecuted 14. Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind', was one of the first to sail right around/circumnavigate ______ the Ireland the United Kingdom the Europe the world

15. In Northern Ireland, cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge, who is legally qualified and paid Yes, it's correct No, they do not get paid 16. UK MPs are elected on the basis of Proportional Representation First past the post system Instant runoff 17. What is the name and the date of the National Day of Wales? St Andrew's Day, 30 November St Francis's Day, 19 June St George's Day, 23 April St David's Day, 1 March 18. When is the New Year celebrated in the United Kingdom? 25th of December 26th of December 1st of February 1st of January 19. People usually eat roast ______ for the Christmas Dinner Turkey Lamb Chicken Beef 20. The Middle Ages or the medieval period was a time of almost constant war True False 21. In 1928 women in Britain received voting rights at the same age as men True False 22. The government, public bodies and the courts must follow the principles of the European Convention True False 23. All dogs in public places must wear ______ A collar with the name and address of the owner Wellington boots for big puddles

Sunglasses on a sunny day to avoid eye damage A raincoat in wet weather 24. Judges are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly Yes, it's correct No, they are not responsible about trials

Answers: 1.

What is the correct order of the National Days? St George's Day, St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St Andrew's Day St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day (correct) St Patrick's Day, St David's Day, St Andrew's Day, St George's Day St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St Andrew's Day, St George's Day

2.

When is Christmas Eve? 23rd December 24th December (correct) 25th December 26th December

3.

Pubs are usually open during the day from ______ 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am (correct)

4.

On Valentine's Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to

people they secretly admire True(correct) False 5.

'The Canterbury Tales' was one of the first books to be printed by William Caxton,

the first person in England to print books using a printing press True(correct) False 6.

What is the minimum age for drinking alcohol in a hotel or restaurant? Usually 19, but at 16 you can have a drink with a meal Usually 18, but at 15 you can have a drink with a meal(correct)

Usually 21, but at 18 you can have a drink with a meal Usually 18, but at 16 you can have a drink with a meal 7.

Life peers have to be Christians True, no other faith members are allowed False, other faith members can also be life peers(correct)

8.

What can be done to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to

protect a person in a forced marriage? Ask the priest to verify the identities Check the age of both people to make sure they are over 18 Court orders can be obtained by a potential victim or someone acting for them(correct) 9.

Who is the heir to the throne? The Queen's oldest son(correct) The Queen's husband The Prime Minister None of these

10.

The present voting age of 18 was set in 1918 1928 1949 1969(correct)

11.

Nowadays The House of Commons can overrule the House of Lords Yes, always(correct) Maybe, sometimes No, that's not right

12.

Lent begins on _____ Good Friday Ash Wednesday(correct) Good Friday St Valentine's Day

13.

Anyone who is violent toward their partner (whether they are a man or a woman,

married or living together) can not be prosecuted Yes, it's correct No, they can be prosecuted (correct) 14.

Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind', was one of the first to sail right

around/circumnavigate ______

the Ireland the United Kingdom the Europe the world(correct) 15.

In Northern Ireland, cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge,

who is legally qualified and paid Yes, it's correct(correct) No, they do not get paid 16.

UK MPs are elected on the basis of Proportional Representation First past the post system(correct) Instant runoff

17.

What is the name and the date of the National Day of Wales? St Andrew's Day, 30 November St Francis's Day, 19 June St George's Day, 23 April St David's Day, 1 March (correct)

18.

When is the New Year celebrated in the United Kingdom? 25th of December 26th of December 1st of February 1st of January(correct)

19.

People usually eat roast ______ for the Christmas Dinner Turkey(correct) Lamb Chicken Beef

20.

The Middle Ages or the medieval period was a time of almost constant war True(correct) False

21.

In 1928 women in Britain received voting rights at the same age as men True(correct) False

22.

The government, public bodies and the courts must follow the principles of the

European Convention True(correct)

False 23.

All dogs in public places must wear ______ A collar with the name and address of the owner(correct) Wellington boots for big puddles Sunglasses on a sunny day to avoid eye damage A raincoat in wet weather

24.

Judges are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are

conducted fairly Yes, it's correct(correct) No, they are not responsible about trials