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