Life in the UK Test - 7

"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 appoints Life Peers? The Queen The Prime Minister The Archbishop of Canterbury None of these What international organisation is working to prevent war and to maintain international peace? Red Cross United Nations UNICEF NATO What is the British system of government? A parliament democracy A federal government A legal democracy How many children are at work at any one time? 3 million 2.5 million 2 million 1.5 million Cigarette consumption in Britain has been significantly increasing True False How much has the population grown since 1951? 11% 15% 17% 19% How many young people go onto higher education? 1 in 3 1 in 5 1 in 10 1 in 20 How many European states adopted the euro in 2002? 6 9 10 12 It is now common for young people to have a ______ job whilst they are still at school Voluntary Part-time Full-time Night-shift Easter eggs symbolise new life and the coming of spring True False There is a Parliament for Northern Ireland but no Assembly for Scotland True False How old does a candidate have to be to stand for public officer? 16 18 21 or over 25 How many people stated that they had a religion? 60% 75% 80% 85% In 1948 the invitation for immigrants was extended to people in ______ India and the Bangladesh Scotland and the Wales Ireland and the West Indies India and Pakistan Almost a third of children in the United Kingdom live in a single parent family True False Tobacco should not be sold to anyone under the age of 14 16 18 21 Why do some researchers think that many young people don't vote in elections? They are lazy They hate elections They are not interested in politics They do not know how to vote In 2001 what was the percentage of Chinese descent? 0.1% 0.3% 0.4% 0.6% What is buying a part of a house/flat called? Shared ownership Shared partnership Shared relationship Shared dealership Redundancy pay is based on ______ Education Work experience Length of employment time Marital Status What is the traditional Christmas meal? Fish and chips, followed by tea Roast turkey and pudding made from suet, dried fruit and spices Oatmeal with blueberries and apple pudding Meat sausages with mashed potatoes Where the textile firms were located that a recruited worker from abroad from the 1950's onwards? The North London and the South East The Midlands South West If you are aged 60 or over prescriptions are free True False How many people in the UK belong to an ethnic minority? 2.8% 7.9% 17.9% 27.9% Total Score: 0/0 You need to get at least 75% (18 Questions correct) to pass this test

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