Free Life in the UK mock test 5: 24 questions, 18 right to pass (75%), 45 minutes, as in the real Life in the UK test (GOV.UK). How many can you get wrong?
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Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In the First World War, which group of countries was Britain part of?
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Question 1. In the First World War, which group of countries was Britain part of?
- A. The Central Powers
- B. The Axis powers
- C. The Commonwealth of Nations
- D. The Allied Powers
Answer: D. The Allied Powers
Britain was on the side of the Allies, together with countries such as France and Russia.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The 20th century)
Question 2. In the Middle Ages, who were the elected members of the House of Commons?
- A. Bishops and leaders of the Church
- B. Great landowners and noblemen
- C. Every adult man in each county
- D. Knights and wealthy people from towns
Answer: D. Knights and wealthy people from towns
Knights, who usually held smaller areas of land, and wealthy townspeople were elected to the Commons.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Middle Ages)
Question 3. For the police, what does 'keeping the peace' mean?
- A. Signing peace treaties
- B. Guarding the monarch
- C. Settling civil disputes
- D. Preventing disturbances
Answer: D. Preventing disturbances
Keeping the peace means stopping disturbances before they happen.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Respecting the law)
Question 4. Which organisation can give you the names of local solicitors?
- A. Citizens Advice
- B. The DVLA
- C. HMRC
- D. The National Trust
Answer: A. Citizens Advice
Ask Citizens Advice for a list of local solicitors and what each one specialises in.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The role of the courts)
Question 5. People on the electoral register may be called on to do what?
- A. Canvass for a party
- B. Stand as a councillor
- C. Serve on a jury
- D. Serve as a special constable
Answer: C. Serve on a jury
Being on the electoral register means you can be picked at random to serve on a jury.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Your role in the community)
Question 6. Around how many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
- A. 5
- B. 15
- C. 50
- D. 150
Answer: B. 15
England, Wales and Scotland have 15 national parks between them.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Places of interest)
Question 7. What are life peers?
- A. Peers who have inherited their title
- B. Peers appointed for their own lifetime
- C. Peers chosen for life by the voters
- D. Bishops who sit in the Lords for life
Answer: B. Peers appointed for their own lifetime
The Prime Minister can nominate people to be peers for their lifetime only; the title does not pass on.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The British constitution)
Question 8. Where does the handbook say you can find out about the application process and the forms you need?
- A. Your local council website
- B. Your Life in the UK test centre
- C. The Home Office website
- D. A British embassy abroad
Answer: C. The Home Office website
The Home Office website has information about the application process and the forms. The test centre only runs the test.
In the handbook, chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK (Taking the Life in the UK test)
Question 9. Choose two. Which TWO are examples of volunteering with people?
- A. Selling cars for a profit
- B. Working at a homelessness shelter
- C. Helping at a residential care home
- D. Working as a paid nurse
Answer: B and C. Working at a homelessness shelter; Helping at a residential care home
Volunteers help people in many ways, for example at homelessness shelters and care homes for older people.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Your role in the community)
Question 10. True or false. Voters choose the members of the House of Lords.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: B. False
False. No one votes for peers, and they have no constituency.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The British constitution)
Question 11. Who was Britain's first woman Prime Minister?
- A. Theresa May
- B. Emmeline Pankhurst
- C. Margaret Thatcher
- D. Mary Peters
Answer: C. Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher took office in 1979, the first woman to hold the job.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (Britain since 1945)
Question 12. True or false. No country industrialised on a large scale before Britain.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A. True
True. Britain led the world in large-scale industrial development.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
Question 13. What kind of voting system has the UK had since 1928?
- A. One that is fully democratic
- B. One limited to men
- C. One limited to property owners
- D. One run by the monarch
Answer: A. One that is fully democratic
From 1928 men and women voted on equal terms, making the system fully democratic.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The government)
Question 14. What does Edinburgh's biggest summer festival mainly show?
- A. Classical music
- B. Painting and sculpture
- C. Sport
- D. Theatre and comedy
Answer: D. Theatre and comedy
It is mostly a showcase for theatre and comedy, often including experimental work.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Arts and culture)
Question 15. In which period did football clubs first become professional?
- A. In the late 19th century
- B. In the 15th century
- C. In the early 18th century
- D. In the 1960s
Answer: A. In the late 19th century
Clubs that paid their players first appeared in the late 19th century.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Sport)
Question 16. Which area of London is known as 'Theatreland'?
- A. The East End
- B. The City
- C. The West End
- D. Greenwich
Answer: C. The West End
London's West End is famous for its many theatres.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Arts and culture)
Question 17. How are most UK TV channels other than the BBC paid for?
- A. The TV licence fee
- B. General taxation
- C. Gifts from viewers
- D. Adverts and subscriptions
Answer: D. Adverts and subscriptions
Adverts and subscriptions, not the licence fee, pay for most other channels.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Leisure)
Question 18. Which king led the English army at the Battle of Agincourt?
- A. Henry VII
- B. Edward I
- C. Henry V
- D. Richard III
Answer: C. Henry V
At Agincourt, Henry V led a much smaller English army to victory over the French.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Middle Ages)
Question 19. Who directed Brief Encounter and Lawrence of Arabia?
- A. Sir David Lean
- B. Carol Reed
- C. Ken Russell
- D. Hugh Hudson
Answer: A. Sir David Lean
Sir David Lean directed both of these well-known films.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Leisure)
Question 20. What is special about the Harrier jump jet?
- A. It can fly faster than sound
- B. It can land on water
- C. It carries passengers
- D. It can take off straight upwards
Answer: D. It can take off straight upwards
The Harrier, designed and developed in the UK, can take off vertically.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (Britain since 1945)
Question 21. Which king united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and defeated the Vikings?
- A. Alfred the Great
- B. William the Conqueror
- C. Kenneth MacAlpin
- D. Henry V
Answer: A. Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great brought the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms together and defeated the Vikings.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (Early Britain)
Question 22. Choose two. Which TWO of these groups invaded Britain after the Romans left?
- A. The Picts
- B. The Angles
- C. The Jutes
- D. The Iceni
Answer: B and C. The Angles; The Jutes
The Jutes, Angles and Saxons came from northern Europe after the Romans left. The Picts and the Iceni were already living in Britain.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (Early Britain)
Question 23. What happened in London in 1665?
- A. A great fire
- B. A major outbreak of plague
- C. The Battle of the Boyne
- D. The first meeting of the new Parliament
Answer: B. A major outbreak of plague
In 1665 plague struck London, and thousands died, especially in poorer areas.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Tudors and Stuarts)
Question 24. Which king added the title 'King of Ireland' to his own?
- A. Henry VII
- B. Henry VIII
- C. James I
- D. Charles I
Answer: B. Henry VIII
After English rule spread beyond the Pale, Henry VIII made himself 'King of Ireland'.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Tudors and Stuarts)
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