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