24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 55
This set places the strongest emphasis on Government, law and citizenship and Customs, culture and society. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 55 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to Government, law and citizenship and Customs, culture and society. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.
24-question test
Practice Test 55
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 55
This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 1: 1, Chapter 3: 6, Chapter 4: 8, 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.
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 55
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 3
When did the BBC start the world’s first regular television service?
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Answer: 1936
The BBC started radio broadcasts in 1922 and began the world’s first regular television service in 1936.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 5
Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
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Answer: The Justice of the Peace Court
In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 1
What does the UK offer to its permanent residents or citizens?
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Answer: A right to a fair trial
The UK offers permanent residents and citizens the right to a fair trial.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 5
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland Youth Court cases are normally heard by (choose two answers)?
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Answer: Up to 3 specially trained magistrates and A District Judge
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 4
Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?
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Answer: Hugh Hudson
Chariots of Fire (1981) was directed by Hugh Hudson.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 4
Eid ul Adha is the day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast:
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Answer: FALSE
The day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast is called Eid al-Fitr.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 3
Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII, executed?
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Answer: Tower of London
Anne Boleyn was unpopular in the country and was accused of taking lovers. She was executed at the Tower of London.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 5
Which Court deals with the serious criminal offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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Answer: The Crown Court
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a Crown Court.