24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 39
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 39 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 39
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 39
This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 2: 1, Chapter 3: 9, 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 39
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
The longer life expectancy in the UK has an effect on (choose two options):
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Answer: The cost of pensions and Health care
People in the UK are living longer than ever before. This is due to improved living standards and better health care. There are now a record number of people aged 85 and over. This has an impact on the cost of pensions and health care.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 5
Which of the following charities helps the environment?
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Answer: Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth is an environmental charity.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 4
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival created to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
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Answer: TRUE
True. Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 3
Which Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire in 1833?
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Answer: The Emancipation Act
In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. The Royal Navy stopped slave ships from other countries, freed the slaves and punished the slave traders.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 4
How often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
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Answer: Annually
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 4
What name is given to the period of time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter?
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Answer: Lent
Lent is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 5
Which of the following actions is known as “canvassing”?
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Answer: Persuading people to vote for a political party
Members of political parties persuade people to vote for their candidates – for instance, by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people’s doors and asking for their support. This is called ‘canvassing’.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 3
When did Emmeline Pankhurst die?
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Answer: 1928
Emmeline Pankhurst died in 1928. Shortly before Emmeline’s death, women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.