Practise Test 3 Welcome to your Practise Test 3 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which TWO members of a family have a special day dedicated to them? Aunts Fathers Mothers Uncles 2. Which TWO of the following are famous Paralympians? Ellie Simmonds Jessica Ennis Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Dame Ellen MacArthur 3. How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? In a secret ballot By the Prime Minister By the monarch Through a public election None 4. Who are TWO famous British film directors? Thomas Gainsborough Ridley Scott Sir Alfred Hitchcock Evelyn Waugh 5. Which of the following statements is correct? The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of windsor and Tudor. The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of Lancaster and York. None 6. Which of the following statements is correct? It is free to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. It costs £15 per person to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. None 7. During which part of the year are pantomime productions staged in theatres? Christmas Easter Valentine’s Day Summer None 8. Which of the following statements is correct? James VI of Scotland was not related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. James VI of Scotland was related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? You have to be aged 18 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. You have to be aged 16 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. None 10. Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK? Treat others with fairness Take in and look after stray animals Vote for the government in power Respect and obey the law 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. TRUE FALSE None 12. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK is made up of the following countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is made up of the following countries : England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. None 13. Which of the following do you need in order to gain a full car licence? Be in employment Own a car Achieve five GCSE passes Pass a driving test which tests both knowledge and practical skills None 14. Which of the following statements is correct? Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed through a public election. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed by the local council. None 15. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? World wide Web Mobile phone Television Diesel engine 16. Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany? Austria Poland France Finland None 17. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Drunk and disorderly behaviour Violent crime Burglary Debt None 18. Dylan Thomas was a famous writer and poet from which country? Wales Scotland England Northern Ireland None 19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Most people live in the countryside in the UK. TRUE FALSE None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? The civil service is politically neutral. The civil service largely consists of political appointees. None 21. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London. TRUE FALSE None 22. Which TWO points about slavery are correct? William Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist. The Royal Navy refused to stop ships carrying slaves. Slavery survived in the British Empire until the early 20th century. Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups. 23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century. FALSE TRUE None 24. Which of the following statements is correct? The BBC is funded through advertisements and subscriptions. The BBC is the only wholly state-funded media organisation None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 3. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
