Life in the UK Test - 49

"The Life in the United Kingdom Test" is a test for individuals seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen. The test lasts for 45 minutes, the entrants have to answer 24 questions. the test is based on chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of a revised handbook (second edition) "Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship". Remember that you need to get at least 75% to pass this test

	Who pays the full cost of education in independent schools? The state Local authority The parents The School Textile and Engineering firms in the North of England and Midlands sent agents to find more workers in Australia and Russia in 1950's True False What is an L plate? It's a tray for children's drinks and plates It's a sign for women who are having a party and getting married the next day A sign put on a car or motorcycle if you are learning to drive It's a bridge that is used in British dental surgery What percentage of under 25's voted in the General Election of 2001? Less than a third Less than a quarter Less than half A third In Britain, the Government control the press True False Where would you normally apply for a mortgage? A bank or building society A housing association A credit company Council offices Girls are more likely to smoke cigarettes than boys are True False If the parents are married, who can register the birth? Either the mother or father Only the father Only the child's god-mother or father Only the mother What percentage of women in the UK work? 40% 45% 50% 55% Nowhere in Britain is more than ______ from the coast 25 miles 125 miles 75 miles 150 miles Women gained equal political, financial and social rights in 1960's and 1970's True False Until what age can children stay at school? 16 17 18 19 What hours can a child age 14-16 work? Not before 6am or after 8pm Not before 8am or after 7pm Not before 7am or after 7pm Not before 6am or after 7pm Women in the United Kingdom have equal right with men? True False Who is entitled to get a state pension? Only people who have worked at least 15 years Only people who have worked at least 20 years Only people who have worked at least 30 years Anyone who has paid enough national insurance contributions To show respect to those that died in the World War dead, What do people do at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month? 2 minute silence held People give charity to the World War dead's family Nothing People throw parties For the police, what does 'operational independence' mean? Government can only instruct the police in serious crimes cases Government cannot instruct the police in a particular case The police don't work with other emergency services The police can spend all the money they get from parking fines Where can you get help if you are homeless? You can use a house that No one is living in You can apply to your bank for a loan Directly from the government The council, Citizens Advice Bureau or Shelter, a housing charity Today almost 3/4 of women with children of school age are in paid work True False ______ young people now move onto higher education after school One in three One in five One in ten Where is the Welsh National Assembly situated? Cardiff Manchester London Immigrants from Ireland and West Indies came to Britain in 1948 1884 1985 What is the meaning of Constitution of the State Set of written rules governing how laws can be made Set of written history Set of written reports of the government How many member states are there in the Commonwealth? 51 52 53 58 Total Score: 0/0 You need to get at least 75% (18 Questions correct) to pass this test

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