Life in the UK Test - 8

"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

	A UK citizen may stand for public service True False What is Scotland Yard? The headquarters of Police A city in the UK Just a famous area The resident of The PM In 2005 almost ______ people of the UK live in England 63% 75% 84% 93% What is the basis for the main Christian festivals? Sport Good food Raising money for charity Christian beliefs The Prime Minister is a very important man in the country True False What must a dog wear? A collar with the name and address of the owner Wellington boots for big puddles Sunglasses on a sunny day to avoid eye damage A raincoat in wet weather What is the State Pension age for women? 55 60 65 70 What are the two emergency numbers for an ambulance, police or fire brigade? 911 or 989 888 or 211 999 or 112 777 or 101 The normal holiday entitlement for someone aged 16 and over (including national holidays) is ______ 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks What kinds of courses are available at further education colleges? Karate, Judo, and other martial arts Courses to improve English, numeracy or literacy, and courses for employment skills Courses in serious games such as chess, 3d chess and poker Courses to improve IQ England doesn't have its own Parliament True False Assembly Members, MPs, and MEPs are listed in the Yellow Pages and Phone book? True False Since 1993 there has been a rise in the numbers moving to Britain from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Indian sub-continent True False There are 646 MPs in the United Kingdom Parliament? True False During Question Time who asks the questions? Journalists MPs The Speaker Visitors If similar circumstances of a case have not arisen before, or if senior judges decide that existing judgements do not reflect modern society The court case should be dropped Judges should wait until the parliament makes a new law Judges can make decisions which in a way make or change the law The case should be passed to international courts It was reported ______ of young people had taken part in some form of community activity over the past year 56% 76% 86% 96% People usually start A Level courses at age 16 True False Guy Fawkes night commemorates Gun powder plot of 1605 People who died in The First World War Fireworks People who died in The Second World War Where do you normally go first if you wish to buy a house in England? Building Society Solicitor Estate Agent Local News-paper agent A young person should receiving unemployment benefit join New Deal programme if unemployed for 6 months 12 months 18 months 24 months How many Bank Holidays in the UK ? 4 7 8 9 Primary schools are larger than Secondary schools True False Only 2% of the UK population reported they had religion True False Total Score: 0/0 You need to get at least 75% (18 Questions correct) to pass this test

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