Gave Life in the UK test (2013 edition) couple of weeks back. Thought of posting the questions as there are not much sample questions out there! The new edition book is definitely bit tough compared to the previous edition. There are many dates/events to remember now!
I did prepare well and expected the test to be tougher, but turned out to be simple test. Finished 24 questions in 10mins! Is that a record? ;)
I have put the questions in my own words as I don't remember them exactly as they were!
Questions below:-
1) What did Charles I do to loose trust of parliament!
2) Whats Hogmanay?
3) Choose the correct one... a) Nelson died in battle of Trafalgar. b)Nelson died in Waterloo battle.
4) In which era was social reforms were liberalized and 'Beatles' happen!!! 50s,60s,70s,80s?
5) Can devolved governments have own civil service?! [I got this one wrong!]
6) During whose rule the doomsday book was written?
7) Q about national trust? Which agency takes care of Parks/monuments?
8) There are 15 national parks in UK. Whats purpose of national parks? a) protected places b) xxxxx c) leisure activity/play football! d) xxxxx
9) Geoffrey Chaucer wrote tales of pilgrims about which city?
10) Who was the famous PM during world war who showed character?
11) During whose rule the colonization began? a) Victoria b) Elizabeth I c) xxx d) xxx
12) Q about who is patron saint of Scotland?
13) What are other national holidays known as? Ans: bank holidays
14) Which among the below is a Crown dependent country? Ans was: Channel Island
15) Which of the following are 'values and responsibilities'? Options were a) respect and obey law b) join political party c) treat others with fairness d) join military basic training
16) How many Juries are present in the court of England/Wales?
17) Which are the two houses in the parliament in England?
18) True or false. Bishops are elected to the House of Lords.
19) Which of the following is not a UK coin? a) 2p b) 5p c) 25p d) 50p
20) Which of the following is true? a) you need to have a TV license even if you are watching TV on internet b) you don't need a TV license if you are watching the TV on internet!
21) Which is the official home of PM? Ans: 10 Downing street.
22) True or false. In England/Wales people eligible to vote need to complete their own registration form.
23) Which of the following is true? a) people who canvass advise people to vote for their party b) people canvassing help people to fill up ballot paper.
24) What is 'small claims procedure' meant for? a) settle minor disputes b) some other options...
I did prepare well and expected the test to be tougher, but turned out to be simple test. Finished 24 questions in 10mins! Is that a record? ;)
I have put the questions in my own words as I don't remember them exactly as they were!
Questions below:-
1) What did Charles I do to loose trust of parliament!
2) Whats Hogmanay?
3) Choose the correct one... a) Nelson died in battle of Trafalgar. b)Nelson died in Waterloo battle.
4) In which era was social reforms were liberalized and 'Beatles' happen!!! 50s,60s,70s,80s?
5) Can devolved governments have own civil service?! [I got this one wrong!]
6) During whose rule the doomsday book was written?
7) Q about national trust? Which agency takes care of Parks/monuments?
8) There are 15 national parks in UK. Whats purpose of national parks? a) protected places b) xxxxx c) leisure activity/play football! d) xxxxx
9) Geoffrey Chaucer wrote tales of pilgrims about which city?
10) Who was the famous PM during world war who showed character?
11) During whose rule the colonization began? a) Victoria b) Elizabeth I c) xxx d) xxx
12) Q about who is patron saint of Scotland?
13) What are other national holidays known as? Ans: bank holidays
14) Which among the below is a Crown dependent country? Ans was: Channel Island
15) Which of the following are 'values and responsibilities'? Options were a) respect and obey law b) join political party c) treat others with fairness d) join military basic training
16) How many Juries are present in the court of England/Wales?
17) Which are the two houses in the parliament in England?
18) True or false. Bishops are elected to the House of Lords.
19) Which of the following is not a UK coin? a) 2p b) 5p c) 25p d) 50p
20) Which of the following is true? a) you need to have a TV license even if you are watching TV on internet b) you don't need a TV license if you are watching the TV on internet!
21) Which is the official home of PM? Ans: 10 Downing street.
22) True or false. In England/Wales people eligible to vote need to complete their own registration form.
23) Which of the following is true? a) people who canvass advise people to vote for their party b) people canvassing help people to fill up ballot paper.
24) What is 'small claims procedure' meant for? a) settle minor disputes b) some other options...
