Practise Test 4 Welcome to your Practise Test 4 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which of the following statements is correct? Several British writers have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. No British writer has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. None 2. After the abolition of slavery, more than 2 million migrants came from which TWO countries to replace the freed slaves? Australia China Russia India 3. In which battle during the First World War did the British suffer 60, 000 casualties on the first day? Agincourt Waterloo El Alamein The Somme None 4. Which TWO developments were features of the Industrial Revolution? Steam power Medical advances Machinery Changes in the law 5. In which modern-day country was the composer George Frederick Handel born? Germany Russia Iceland Japan None 6. Which of the following statements is correct? The Black Death brought about major changes in English society due to the number of people who died. The Black Death was a plague that only had an impact in Ireland, where many people died. None 7. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency FALSE TRUE None 8. Which of the following statements is correct? Proceedings in Parliament cannot be reported in the press. Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television. None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? Decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet. Decisions on government policies are made by the monarch. None 10. Which TWO are famous horse-racing events? Royal Ascot The Cup Final The Six Nations The Grand National 11. What are the names of TWO famous British film actors? Robert Louis Stevenson Jayne Torvill Tilda Swinton Colin Firth 12. What sort of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with? Serious offences Minor criminal cases Small claims procedures Youth cases None 13. What is one of the roles of school governors and school boards? Giving teachers ideas for lesson plans Marking students’ homework Serving food and drink in the canteen Setting the strategic direction of the school None 14. What is the minimum age for jury service? 16 18 22 30 None 15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In the UK betting and gambling are illegal. TRUE FALSE None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy TRUE FALSE None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was French. By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was English. None 18. Since 1927 the BBC has organised which series of famous concerts? The Proms Aldeburgh Festival Glastonbury The Eisteddfod None 19. Which of the following statements is correct? The capital city of Scotland is Glasgow. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh. None 20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Lake District is England’s largest national park. FALSE TRUE None 21. In which part of the British Empire did the Boer War of 1899–1902 take place? India South Africa Canada Australia None 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Henry VIII is famous for marrying six times and breaking away from the Church of Rome. FALSE TRUE None 23. Who are TWO famous British film directors? Thomas Gainsborough Sir Alfred Hitchcock Ridley Scott Evelyn Waugh 24. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries. TRUE FALSE None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 4. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
