24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 6
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 6 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 6
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 6
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: 11, Chapter 4: 7, Chapter 5: 5. 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 6
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
During the 19th century, the UK was the world’s major producer of which three materials?
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Answer: Coal, Iron and Cotton cloth
British industry led the world in the 19th century. The UK produced more that half of the world’s iron, coal and cotton cloth.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 4
According to the 2011 census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?
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Answer: 59%
According to the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christians.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 5
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 5
What does the following term ‘PDSA’ stand for?
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Answer: People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals
PDSA’ stands for People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 3
Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 2010?
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Answer: David Cameron
In May 2010, and for the first time in the UK since February 1974, no political party won an overall majority in the General Election. The Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 4
Which of the following statements regarding television in Northern Ireland is true?
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Answer: Some programmes are broadcasted in Irish Gaelic
There are programmes specific to Northern Ireland and some programmes broadcast in Irish Gaelic.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 4
Which of the following is not a city of the UK?
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 4
What is the note with the highest value in the UK?
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Answer: £50
The note with the highest value in the UK is the £50 note.