24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 32
This set places the strongest emphasis on British history and Customs, culture and society. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 32 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to British history and Customs, culture and society. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.
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Practice Test 32
You have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions. You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% pass mark.
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Prepare with Practice Test 32
This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 2: 2, Chapter 3: 8, Chapter 4: 8, 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 32
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.
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Sample question 1 · Chapter 5
Which political party does the Speaker represent?
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Answer: They do not represent any political party
The Speaker is neutral and does not represent a political party, even though he or she is an MP, represents a constituency and deals with the constituents’ problems like any other MP.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 3
Where can Admiral Nelson’s ship known as HMS Victory be visited?
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Answer: Portsmouth
Admiral Nelson’s ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 3
How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War?
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Answer: More than 2 million people
During the First World War millions of people were killed or wounded, with more than 2 million British casualties.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 5
Who is responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly?
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Answer: The judiciary
Judges (who are together called ‘the judiciary’) are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 5
When did the UK formally leave the European Union?
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Answer: 31 January 2020
The UK formally left the European Union on 31 January 2020.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 4
What is the name of the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world?
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Answer: Ealing Studios
Ealing Studios has a claim to being the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 4
What other name is given to Diwali?
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Answer: The Festival of Lights
Diwali is often called the Festival of Lights.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 2
Which two of the following are British overseas territories?
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Answer: St Helena and The Falkland Islands
There are several British overseas territories, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are linked to the UK but are not part of it.