Practise Test 9 Welcome to your Practise Test 9 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which TWO things can you do to look after the environment? Walk and use public transport to get around Recycle your waste Never turn the lights off in your house Drive your car as much as possible 2. Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? Andrew Robert the Bruce Malcolm William Wallace None 3. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech. The UK does not allow citizens or permanent residents to voice opinions publicly. None 4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws. FALSE TRUE None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people. Members of the House of Lords are voted in by members of the House of Commons. None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday. TRUE FALSE None 7. What is a jury made up of? People who have submitted an application form and been accepted People randomly chosen from the electoral register People who are members of political parties People working in high-powered jobs None 8. Which of the following statements is correct? During the First World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. During the Second World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of railway engines. George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of agricultural changes. None 10. Which of the following statements is correct? Andy Murray is the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936. Andy Murray is the first British man to sail around the world. None 11. On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated? 17 March 1 March 23 April 30 November None 12. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?During the Victorian period the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen. FALSE TRUE None 13. Which of the following is a British overseas territory? Northern Ireland France The Falkland Islands USA None 14. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Cash machines (ATMs) Walkmans Mobile phones Cloning a mammal 15. What is the capital city of wales? Belfast Cardiff Swansea Edinburgh None 16. Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks? The Eisteddfod National Trust The London Eye Edinburgh Castle 17. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd. TRUE FALSE None 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Before 1215 there were no laws to limit the power of the king of England. FALSE TRUE None 19. Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944? New public examinations A clear division between primary and secondary education Primary education for all Free secondary education for all 20. Which of the following statements is correct? National parks are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit. National parks are national sports grounds for people to hold sporting events. None 21. If your car is more than three years old, how often will it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test? Every three years Every year Every 10 years Every six months None 22. Which TWO foods are associated with England? Ulster fry Fish and chips Haggis Roast beef 23. Who were the ‘suffragettes’? Women who stayed at home to raise a family Women who campaigned for women’s votes Women who left the UK to live in India Women who chose to be single None 24. Which of the following statements is correct? After the age of 70, drivers must renew their licence every three years. After the age of 70, drivers must renew their licence every five years. None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 9. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
