Practice Test 27
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What was the population of the UK in 1998?
The population of the UK in 1998 was 57 million people.
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To look after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities that you will have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK.
This statement is TRUE.
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Where is Snowdonia National Park located?
Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales.
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Which two countries developed the ‘Concorde’ aircraft?
Britain and France developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde.
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Where can you find copies of the ‘Hansard’?
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard. Written reports can be found in large libraries and at www.parliament.uk.
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A woman who is violent towards her partner cannot be prosecuted in the UK:
False. Anyone who is violent towards their partner – whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together – can be prosecuted.
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When did the Black Death come to England?
In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain. This was known as the Black Death.
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When were the Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which aimed at protecting a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage?
Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.
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In which period did British Film studios flourish?
British film studios flourished in the 1930s.
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Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066.
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Which of the following civil laws include disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction?
Housing law includes disputes between landlords and tenants over issues suck as repairs and eviction.
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When was Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated?
Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee was celebrated in 2012.
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When did people learn to make bronze?
Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age.
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Where did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood?
Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spent most of her childhood in France.
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When does the Edinburgh Festival take place?
The Edinburgh Festival takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, every summer.
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Which of the following words comes from the Norman French?
Some words in modern English – for example, ‘park’ and ‘beauty’ – are based on Norman French words.
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Which of the following academy awards are the equivalent of the Oscars in the UK?
The annual British Academy Film Awards, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), are the British equivalent of the Oscars.
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Which British Prime Minister was famous for the speech ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’?
During the Second World War, Winston Churchill made many famous speeches including lines which you may still hear: ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’. This was Churchill’s first speech to the House of Commons after he became Prime Minister, 1940.
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The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of people with the right to vote:
True. The Reform Act of 1832 had greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote.
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People on the electoral register with ages between 18 and 70 can be asked to serve on a jury.
True. As well as getting the right to vote, people on the electoral register are randomly selected to serve on a jury. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can be asked to do this.
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The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on:
The Northern Ireland Assembly can make decisions on issues such as education, agriculture, the environment, health and social services. It cannot make decisions on defence.
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Who looks after Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh castle is a dominant feature of the skyline in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has a long history, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland.
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Where does the UK Parliament sit?
The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster.
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Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.
This statement is true. Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.
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