Chapter 4 Practice Test 11
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The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change, when there was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music:
This statement is true.
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In the UK, most people live in towns and cities and very small parts of Britain are countryside:
False. Most people live in towns and cities but much of Britain is still countryside.
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The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from:
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from the Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe. It has been awarded since 1968.
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What name is given to the day when people play jokes on each other until midday?
April Fool’s Day, 1 April, is a day when people play jokes on each other until midday. The television and newspapers often have stories that are April Fool jokes.
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In which TWO movie categories does Britain continue to be particularly strong at?
Britain continues to be particularly strong in special effects and animation movies.
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Which of the following is a traditional pub game?
Pool and darts are traditional pub games.
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What is the distance between the north coast of Scotland and the south-west corner of England?
In the UK, the longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).
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Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?
The Killing Fields (1984) was directed by Roland Joffé.
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What musical award is given during the Mercury Music Prize?
The Mercury Music Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland.
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What is the money from TV licences used for?
The money from TV licences is used to pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). This is a public service broadcaster providing television and radio programmes. The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world. It is the only wholly state-funded media organisation that is independent of government.
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What is the capital of the UK?
The capital city of the UK is London.
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Who wrote ‘The Lord of the Rings’?
The Lord of the Rings was written by JRR Tolkien.
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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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Who is the head of the Church of England?
The monarch is the head of the Church of England.
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What name is given to the 31st of December in Scotland?
In Scotland, 31 December is called Hogmanay.
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Which of the following days are public holidays in Scotland (choose TWO options)?
In Scotland, the 1st of January and the 2nd of January are bank holidays.
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Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar?
Andrew Lloyd Webber has written the music for shows which have been popular throughout the world, including, in collaboration with Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, and also Cats and The Phantom of the Opera.
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By which name is London’s west end known for?
London’s west end is also known as ‘Theatreland’.
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According to 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Sikh?
In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%).
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What TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?
Tours to the Tower of London are given by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building’s history.
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Which of the following statements is true?
You will receive a fine up to £1,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
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How old do you need to be to be able to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?
You have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
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What name is given to the period of time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter?
Lent is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.
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What was the population of the UK in 1851?
The population of the UK in 1851 was 20 million people.
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