Life in the UK Test 36
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- Question 1 of 24
1. Question
How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
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There are five ski centres in Scotland, as well as Europe’s longest dry ski slope near Edinburgh.
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There are five ski centres in Scotland, as well as Europe’s longest dry ski slope near Edinburgh.
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- Question 2 of 24
2. Question
Who was Thomas Gainsborough?
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Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88) was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery.
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Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88) was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery.
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- Question 3 of 24
3. Question
If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh General election
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If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by election, in his or her constituency.
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If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by election, in his or her constituency.
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- Question 4 of 24
4. Question
When did a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes fail in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament?
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Bonfire Night, 5th November, is an occasion when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays. On 5th November 1605 a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament.
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Bonfire Night, 5 November, is an occasion when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays. On 5th November 1605 a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament.
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- Question 5 of 24
5. Question
What is the name given to rented additional land where some people use to grow fruit and vegetables?
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A lot of people have gardens at home and will spend their free time looking after them. Some people rent additional land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables.
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A lot of people have gardens at home and will spend their free time looking after them. Some people rent additional land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables.
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- Question 6 of 24
6. Question
What was the main naval battle in the Napoleonic Wars?
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Britain’s navy fought against combined French and Spanish fleets, winning the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at Trafalgar and was killed in the battle.
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Britain’s navy fought against combined French and Spanish fleets, winning the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at Trafalgar and was killed in the battle.
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- Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Which TWO countries took part in the development of Concorde?
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Britain and France developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde.
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Britain and France developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde.
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- Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Who developed radar?
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Radar was developed by Scotsman Sir Robert Watson-Watt (1892–1973), who proposed that enemy aircraft could be detected by radio waves. The first successful radar test took place in 1935.
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Radar was developed by Scotsman Sir Robert Watson-Watt (1892–1973), who proposed that enemy aircraft could be detected by radio waves. The first successful radar test took place in 1935.
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- Question 9 of 24
9. Question
Which of the words is based on Norman words?
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Some words in modern English – for example, ‘park’ and ‘beauty’ – are based on Norman French words. Others – for example, ‘apple’, ‘cow’ and ‘summer’ – are based on Anglo-Saxon words.
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Some words in modern English – for example, ‘park’ and ‘beauty’ – are based on Norman French words. Others – for example, ‘apple’, ‘cow’ and ‘summer’ – are based on Anglo-Saxon words.
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- Question 10 of 24
10. Question
What is the capital of Scotland?
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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
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- Question 11 of 24
11. Question
When was the famous satirical magazine ‘Punch’ published?
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In the 19th century, satirical magazines began to be published. The most famous was ‘Punch’, which was published for the first time in the 1840s.
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In the 19th century, satirical magazines began to be published. The most famous was ‘Punch’, which was published for the first time in the 1840s.
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- Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Who tells visitors about the history of the Tower of London?
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The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066. Tours are given by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building’s history.
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The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066. Tours are given by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building’s history.
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- Question 13 of 24
13. Question
Who directed the two British films ‘Brief Encounter’ and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’?
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Brief Encounter (1945), Lawrence of Arabia (1962) were directed by David Lean
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Brief Encounter (1945), Lawrence of Arabia (1962) were directed by David Lean
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- Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Who in 2002 was voted the greatest Briton of all time?
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In 2002, Winston Churchill was voted the greatest Briton of all time by the public.
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In 2002, Winston Churchill was voted the greatest Briton of all time by the public.
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- Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Which TWO are located in Scotland?
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Loch Lomond and the Edinburgh Castle are located in Scotland.
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Loch Lomond and the Edinburgh Castle are located in Scotland.
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- Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?
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People lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
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People lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
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- Question 17 of 24
17. Question
How long is the longest straight distance on the mainland?
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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).
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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).
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- Question 18 of 24
18. Question
If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, whom should you notify?
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If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, you should notify your local police force.
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If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, you should notify your local police force.
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- Question 19 of 24
19. Question
The Blitz is associated which event?
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Despite losing the Battle of Britain, the German air force was able to continue bombing London and other British cities at night-time. This was called the Blitz.
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Despite losing the Battle of Britain, the German air force was able to continue bombing London and other British cities at night-time. This was called the Blitz.
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- Question 20 of 24
20. Question
In Elizabeth I’s time, English settlers began to colonise which part of the world?
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In Elizabeth I’s time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America.
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In Elizabeth I’s time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America.
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- Question 21 of 24
21. Question
What are British overseas territories?
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There are also several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not a part of it.
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There are also several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not a part of it.
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- Question 22 of 24
22. Question
What is an important part of the UK character?
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The traditions of comedy and satire, and the ability to laugh at ourselves, are an important part of the UK character.
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The traditions of comedy and satire, and the ability to laugh at ourselves, are an important part of the UK character.
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- Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France?
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Bradley Wiggins (1980–) is a cyclist. In 2012, he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France. He has won seven Olympic medals, including gold medals in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
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Bradley Wiggins (1980–) is a cyclist. In 2012, he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France. He has won seven Olympic medals, including gold medals in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
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- Question 24 of 24
24. Question
The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on two occasions
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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions in 1908, 1948 and 2012
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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions in 1908, 1948 and 2012
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