Practise Test 9 Welcome to your Practise Test 9 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which TWO things can you do to look after the environment? Never turn the lights off in your house Recycle your waste Drive your car as much as possible Walk and use public transport to get around 2. Who were the ‘suffragettes’? Women who campaigned for women’s votes Women who chose to be single Women who left the UK to live in India Women who stayed at home to raise a family None 3. 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. FALSE TRUE None 4. Which of the following statements is correct? George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of agricultural changes. George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of railway engines. None 5. What is the capital city of wales? Belfast Swansea Edinburgh Cardiff None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday. TRUE FALSE None 7. Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks? National Trust The Eisteddfod Edinburgh Castle The London Eye 8. What is a jury made up of? People working in high-powered jobs People who have submitted an application form and been accepted People who are members of political parties People randomly chosen from the electoral register None 9. 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 10. 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 11. If your car is more than three years old, how often will it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test? Every six months Every 10 years Every three years Every year None 12. Which of the following is a British overseas territory? France The Falkland Islands USA Northern Ireland None 13. 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 14. 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 15. Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? William Wallace Andrew Malcolm Robert the Bruce None 16. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Walkmans Mobile phones Cash machines (ATMs) Cloning a mammal 17. Which of the following statements is correct? During the Second World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. During the First World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. None 18. 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 19. 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 20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Before 1215 there were no laws to limit the power of the king of England. FALSE TRUE None 21. Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944? Free secondary education for all Primary education for all New public examinations A clear division between primary and secondary education 22. Which TWO foods are associated with England? Roast beef Haggis Fish and chips Ulster fry 23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd. FALSE TRUE None 24. On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated? 17 March 30 November 1 March 23 April None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 9. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
