Practise Test 2 Welcome to your Practise Test 2 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Wimbledon Championships are associated with motor sports. FALSE TRUE None 2. What is a traditional pub game in the UK? Pool Poker Rounders Scrabble None 3. Which colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776? Canadian American South African Australian None 4. What is a bank holiday? A holiday just for people working in banks A week off for everyone in the UK An extra holiday entitlement for working longer hours than usual A public holiday when banks and other businesses close for the day None 5. What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK? To keep your dog on a lead at all times To look after yourself and your family To grow your own vegetables To avoid shopping on a Sunday None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?A General Election occurs every eight years. TRUE FALSE None 7. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. TRUE FALSE None 8. With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill? Formula 1 Skiing Athletics Football None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for crime, policing and immigration. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy. None 10. Who invaded England in 1066? Richard the Lionheart Harold of Wessex Canute William of Normandy None 11. Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment? Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Burns Adam Smith David Hume 12. What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK? 20 18 19 16 None 13. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls. FALSE TRUE None 14. Which TWO are influential British bands? The Royal Family The Rolling Stones The Beatles The National Trust 15. Which of the following statements is correct? Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England. Newport, Swansea and Cardiff are cities in Scotland. None 16. What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns? A neighbouring MP looks after the constituency. A by-election is held to replace the MP. Their party chooses someone to fill the post until the next General Election. The post remains vacant until the next General Election. None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? Henry VIII established the Church of England because the Pope refused to grant him a divorce. Henry VIII established the Church of England in order to start a war with the French. None 18. Which TWO are famous British authors? Henry Moore Mary Quant Graham Greene Thomas Hardy 19. Which of the following statements is correct? In Northern Ireland a member of your family must complete a voting registration form on your behalf. In Northern Ireland all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form. None 20. Which TWO genres is william Shakespeare famous for writing? Poems Plays Radio scripts TV dramas 21. Which of the following statements is correct? The Highland Clearances occurred in Ireland. The Highland Clearances occurred in Scotland. None 22. Which of the following statements is correct? The National Trust is a charity that works to preserve important buildings in the UK. The National Trust is a government-run organisation that provides funding for charities. None 23. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Drunk and disorderly behaviour Debt Violent crime Burglary None 24. What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history? She took part in the Olympics. She became a High Court judge. She became the first woman Prime Minister. She was made a general in the British army. None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 2. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
