24 questions · 45 minutes

Life in the UK Practice Test 25

This set places the strongest emphasis on Customs, culture and society and British history. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.

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Test 25 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to Customs, culture and society and British history. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.

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Practice Test 25

You have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions. You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% pass mark.

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This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 3: 8, Chapter 4: 10, Chapter 5: 6. The questions will not be randomly replaced when the website is rebuilt, so you can return to the same test when reviewing your progress.

You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% practice pass mark. Explanations appear after each checked answer, making it easier to identify a weak topic before moving on.

Review difficult subjects in the Life in the UK test guide and use the key facts pages for focused revision.

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Eight questions covered in Practice Test 25

These are the first eight questions in this fixed test. Answers and explanations are available here for revision, while the interactive test above keeps the full timed flow.

  1. Sample question 1 · Chapter 5

    How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?

    • Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’
    • Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’
    • Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘on hold’
    • Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not proven’
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    Answer: Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’

    The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based of what they have heard. In Scotland, a third verdict of ‘not proven’ is also possible.

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  2. Sample question 2 · Chapter 3

    When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?

    • In 1969
    • In 1970
    • In 1975
    • In 1976
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    Answer: In 1969

    The ‘Concorde’, the world’s only supersonic passenger aircraft, first flew in 1969.

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  3. Sample question 3 · Chapter 4

    In which of the following years did England win the World Cup?

    • 1974
    • 1986
    • 1982
    • 1966
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    Answer: 1966

    England won the World Cup in 1966 when it was captained by Bobby Moore.

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  4. Sample question 4 · Chapter 3

    Who was Florence Nightingale?

    • An economist
    • A painter
    • A nurse
    • A poet
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    Answer: A nurse

    Florence Nightingale was a nurse. She is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing.

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  5. Sample question 5 · Chapter 4

    When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure:

    • That your dog does not play with other dogs
    • That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
    • That your dog wears a high visibility jacket
    • That your dog does not bark
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    Answer: That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner

    All dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the name and address of the owner.

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  6. Sample question 6 · Chapter 3

    Which flag comprises a red cross on a white ground?

    • The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland
    • The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
    • The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
    • The cross of St George, patron saint of England
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    Answer: The cross of St George, patron saint of England

    The cross of St George, patron saint of England, is a red cross on a white ground.

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  7. Sample question 7 · Chapter 5

    Which of the following statements is true?

    • Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports
    • Proceedings in Parliament are not broadcast on television but published in official reports
    • Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio and not published in official reports
    • Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio only
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    Answer: Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports

    Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.

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  8. Sample question 8 · Chapter 4

    Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games?

    • Sophie Christiansen
    • Ellie Simmonds
    • Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
    • David Weir
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    Answer: Ellie Simmonds

    Ellie Simmonds is a Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games and holds a number of world records. She was the youngest member of the British team at the 2008 Games.

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