24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 8
This set places the strongest emphasis on Customs, culture and society and British history. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 8 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to Customs, culture and society and British history. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.
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Practice Test 8
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 8
This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 3: 8, Chapter 4: 10, 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 8
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 5
Who appoints the members of the Cabinet?
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Answer: The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister (PM) is the leader of the political party in power. He or she appoints the members of the cabinet and has control over many important public appointments.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 4
Which famous murder-mystery play has been running in the West End since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history?
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Answer: The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap, a murder-mystery play by Dame Agatha Christie, has been running in the West End since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 4
A popular way for people to stay in touch with friends, organise social events, and share photos, videos and opinions is through social networking websites such as:
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Answer: Facebook and Twitter
Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter are a popular way for people to stay in touch with friends, organise social events, and share photos, videos and opinions.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 3
What was the symbol of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses?
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Answer: A Red Rose
During the Wars of the Roses, the symbol of Lancaster was a red rose.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 4
What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?
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Answer: Menorah
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. On each day of the festival a candle is lit on a stand of eight candles (called a menorah) to remember the story of the festival, where oil that should have lasted only a day did so for eight.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 4
The Muslim festival known as Eid ul Adha reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God:
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Answer: TRUE
Eid ul Adha reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 4
Which novel written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?
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Answer: The Lord of the Rings
In 2003, the Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 3
Who supported King Charles I during the Civil War?
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Answer: Cavaliers
During the civil war between the king and Parliament the country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).