Chapter 4 Practice Test 4
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Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
The spiritual leader of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Which of the following is England’s largest national park?
The Lake District is England’s largest national park.
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What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records?
Sir Ian Botham (1955-) captained the English cricket team and holds a number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.
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By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?
The official Church of the state is the Church of England (called the Anglican Church in other countries and the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States).
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When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?
The Mercury Music Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland.
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Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is hosted by a different golf course every year?
The open championship is the only ‘Major’ tournament held outside United States. It is hosted by a different golf course every year.
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Which flower is associated with Wales?
The daffodil is the flower associated with Wales.
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What can you find at the ‘Eden Project’?
The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England. Its biomes, which are like giant greenhouses, house plants from all over the world. The Eden Project is also a charity which runs environmental and social projects internationally.
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What is the name of the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world?
Ealing Studios has a claim to being the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world.
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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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What was the population of the UK in 2010?
The population of the UK in 2010 was just over 62 million people.
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What British artist was awarded the Turner Prize?
Damien Hirst.
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Which flower is associated with Scotland?
The thistle is the flower associated with Scotland.
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How long does Diwali last for?
Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days.
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What percentage of the British population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK as a result of post-war immigration?
Post-war immigration means that nearly 10% of the population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK.
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Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK and shops and businesses are obliged to accept them:
Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shops and businesses do not have to accept them.
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When was the National Trust founded?
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers.
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In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:
The Pre-Raphaelites were an important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century. They painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. The group included Holman Hunt, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Sir John Millais.
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Which TWO of the following soap operas are popular in the UK?
Popular programmes in the UK include regular soap operas such as Coronation Street and EastEnders.
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Northern Ireland and Wales have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shop and businesses do not have to accept them:
Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shops and businesses do not have to accept them.
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What percentage of the total British population is located in Wales?
The total British population located in Wales is around 5%.
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How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it first was formed in 1895?
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers.
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Which of the following is a traditional Welsh food?
Welsh cakes are a traditional Welsh snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices, and served either hot or cold.
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What is the currency in the UK?
The currency in the UK is the pound sterling (symbol £).
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