24 questions · 45 minutes

Life in the UK Practice Test 36

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

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Test 36 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to Customs, culture and society and Government, law and citizenship. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.

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Practice Test 36

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: 5, Chapter 4: 10, Chapter 5: 9. 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.

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Eight questions covered in Practice Test 36

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 4

    Which two of the following are traditional British foods?

    • Pasta carbonara
    • Green curry
    • Roast Beef
    • Fish and Chips
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    Answer: Roast Beef; Fish and Chips

    Roast beef and fish and chips are traditional British foods.

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  2. Sample question 2 · Chapter 3

    Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

    • Jane Austen
    • Charles Dickens
    • William Shakespeare
    • Thomas Hardy
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    Answer: William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

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  3. Sample question 3 · Chapter 5

    Many schools organise events such as book sales, toy sales or bringing food to sell to raise money for extra equipment or out-of-school activities.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE
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    Answer: TRUE

    This statement is true.

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  4. Sample question 4 · Chapter 3

    Which hill fort from the Iron Age can be seen in the county of Dorset?

    • Conwy Castle
    • Caernarfon Castle
    • Edinburgh Castle
    • Maiden Castle
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    Answer: Maiden Castle

    A very impressive hill fort from the Iron Age can still be seen today at Maiden Castle, in the English county of Dorset.

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  5. Sample question 5 · Chapter 4

    When is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland, celebrated?

    • 23rd of April
    • 30th of November
    • 1st of March
    • 17th of March
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    Answer: 17th of March

    St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland is on the 17th of March.

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  6. Sample question 6 · Chapter 4

    Where is Europe’s longest dry ski slope located?

    • Near Swansea, in Wales
    • Near Edinburgh, in Scotland
    • Near Glasgow, in Scotland
    • Near Belfast, in Northern Ireland
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    Answer: Near Edinburgh, in Scotland

    There are five ski centres in Scotland, as well as Europe’s longest dry ski slope near Edinburgh.

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  7. Sample question 7 · Chapter 4

    Which of the following national galleries is not located in London?

    • Tate Britain
    • The National Gallery
    • Tate Modern
    • The National Museum
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    Answer: The National Museum

    The National Museum is located in Cardiff, Wales.

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  8. Sample question 8 · Chapter 4

    Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is held outside the United States?

    • The Masters Tournament
    • The U.S. Open
    • The Open Championship
    • The PGA Championship
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    Answer: The Open Championship

    The open championship is the only ‘Major’ tournament held outside the United States.

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