Practise Test 17 Welcome to your Practise Test 17 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. What festival is celebrated on 31 October? Bonfire Night Valentine’s Day Halloween Hogmanay None 2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales. TRUE FALSE None 3. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? The Ambridge Tales The Westbury Tales The London Tales The Canterbury Tales None 4. Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby groups do? Represent the views of British businesses Assist MPs in their constituency work Organise violent protests Influence government policy 5. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories. FALSE TRUE None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. FALSE TRUE None 7. Which of the following statements is correct? Most shops in the UK open seven days a week. All shops in the UK close on Sundays. None 8. In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords? Their numbers were greatly increased. Women were allowed to inherit their titles. Their salaries were stopped. They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords. None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships. In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion fleet of bomber planes. None 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The British constitution is contained in a single written document. TRUE FALSE None 11. Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights? Women were given the right to vote. Equal pay laws were passed. The first divorce laws were introduced. Women were made legally responsible for their children. None 12. What is the name of the UK currency? Pound sterling Dollar Yen Euro None 13. What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century? Tories Whigs Labour Nationalists 14. Which of the following statements is correct? EastEnders and Coronation Street are historical landmarks. EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular television programmes. None 15. Which of the following statements is correct? Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to Queen Elizabeth I. None 16. Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK? Buddhists Baptists Roman Catholics Methodists 17. Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? Representing only those who voted for them Scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing Supporting the government on all decisions and laws Representing everyone in their constituency 18. For which TWO types of literature is William Shakespeare famous? Plays Novels Sonnets Biographies 19. What are TWO fundamental principles of British life? Growing your own fruit and vegetables Participation in community life Only driving your car on weekdays Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs 20. Which TWO are English Civil War battles? Hastings Waterloo Naseby Marston Moor 21. How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? Twice a week Once a week Once a month Every day None 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE ?British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully.The animal was a rabbit. FALSE TRUE None 23. Which TWO are political parties in the UK ? Office Party Conservative Party Labour Party Modern Party 24. Which of the following statements is correct? The small claims procedure helps people to make small home insurance claims. The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes. None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 17. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:57+00:00
