24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 37
This set places the strongest emphasis on British history and Government, law and citizenship. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 37 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to British history 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 37
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 1: 1, Chapter 2: 1, Chapter 3: 8, Chapter 4: 6, Chapter 5: 8. 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 37
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 4
What two names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?
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Answer: Beefeaters and Yeoman Wardens
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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Sample question 2 · Chapter 1
Which two of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
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Answer: To respect and obey the law; To look after the area in which you live and the environment
Permanent residents and citizens should respect and obey the law and look after their local area and the environment.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 3
Which British playwright had a great influence on the English language and invented many words that are still common today?
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Answer: William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare had a great influence on the English language and invented many words that are still common today.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 4
Which two universities compete in an annual rowing race on the River Thames?
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Answer: Cambridge University and Oxford University
There is a popular yearly rowing race on the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 4
When is Boxing Day?
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Answer: 26th of December
Boxing Day is on the 26th of December, the day after Christmas Day and is a public holiday.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 5
Which of the following countries is a member of the Commonwealth?
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Answer: Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a member of the Commonwealth.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 5
Which court deals with the MOST serious cases in Scotland, such as murder?
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Answer: The High Court
In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury. The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 5
Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?
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Answer: Mozambique
Mozambique is a member of the Commonwealth.