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 three years. After the age of 70, drivers must renew their licence every five years. None 2. On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated? 1 March 30 November 23 April 17 March None 3. 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 4. Which of the following statements is correct? Members of the House of Lords are voted in by members of the House of Commons. Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people. None 5. Who were the ‘suffragettes’? Women who left the UK to live in India Women who chose to be single Women who campaigned for women’s votes Women who stayed at home to raise a family None 6. 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 7. Which TWO foods are associated with England? Haggis Roast beef Ulster fry Fish and chips 8. Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks? Edinburgh Castle National Trust The Eisteddfod The London Eye 9. Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944? New public examinations Free secondary education for all Primary education for all A clear division between primary and secondary education 10. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Walkmans Cash machines (ATMs) Cloning a mammal Mobile phones 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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 15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday. FALSE TRUE None 16. What is a jury made up of? People randomly chosen from the electoral register People who have submitted an application form and been accepted People who are members of political parties People working in high-powered jobs None 17. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd. FALSE TRUE None 18. What is the capital city of wales? Edinburgh Cardiff Belfast Swansea None 19. Which of the following is a British overseas territory? USA France Northern Ireland The Falkland Islands None 20. Which TWO things can you do to look after the environment? Drive your car as much as possible Never turn the lights off in your house Recycle your waste Walk and use public transport to get around 21. 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 22. Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? Andrew Malcolm William Wallace Robert the Bruce None 23. 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 24. If your car is more than three years old, how often will it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test? Every six months Every year Every three years Every 10 years None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 9. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
