Which TWO of the following are major horse-racing events in the UK?
Answer:
A, B — Famous horse-racing events include: Royal Ascot, a five-day race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family; the Grand National at Aintree near Liverpool; and the Scottish Grand National at Ayr. There is a National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, Suffolk.
When was the Giant's Causeway formed?
Answer:
A — Located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is a land formation of columns made from volcanic lava. It was formed about 50 million years ago. There are many legends about the Causeway and how it was formed.
When was the last successful invasion of England?
Answer:
A — The last successful invasion of England was in 1066 by William of Normandy.
What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day?
Answer:
C
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of what?
Answer:
A — The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. It has been organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) since 1927. The Last Night of the Proms is the most well-known concert and (along with others in the series) is broadcast on television.
Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar?
Answer:
B
What are Halloween lanterns traditionally made from?
Answer:
D — During Halloween, a lot of people carve lanterns out of pumpkins and put a candle inside.
Most people in the UK live in towns and cities.
Answer:
A — Most people in the UK live in towns and cities but much of Britain is still countryside.
Cardiff, Swansea and Newport are cities in England.
Answer:
B — Cardiff, Swansea and Newport are all cities in Wales.
The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 kilometres.
Answer:
A — The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).
What is a fundamental principle of British life?
Answer:
A — The rule of law is a fundamental principle of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support.
What is the national flower of Northern Ireland?
Answer:
B — A Shamrock is the national flower of Northern Ireland.
Which TWO patron saints' days occur in March?
Answer:
A, B — St David, the patron saint of Wales, has a special day on 1 March. St Patrick, the patron saint of Northern Ireland (and the Republic of Ireland), has a special day on 17 March.
Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
Answer:
C
On which date is St Patrick's Day celebrated?
Answer:
B — St Patrick, the patron saint of Northern Ireland (and the Republic of Ireland), has a special day on 17 March.
Who is the Patron St of Wales?
Answer:
A — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have a national saint, called a patron saint. Each saint has a special day: 1 March: St David's Day, Wales;17 March: St Patrick's Day, Northern Ireland; 23 April: St George's Day, England; 30 November: St Andrew's Day, Scotland.
Which TWO are School Governor’s duties?
Answer:
B, D — Governors and school boards have an important part to play in raising school standards. They have three key roles:
Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections
Answer:
B — Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections. Adult citizens of other EU states who are resident in the UK can vote in all elections except General Elections.
What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
Answer:
A
When is Bonfire Night?
Answer:
A
Catherine Howard was the sixth wife of Henry VIII.
Answer:
B — Catherine Howard, a cousin of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn, was Henry's fifth wife.
To visit Scottish Parliament you can book tickets or arrange tours through visitor services
Answer:
A
'The Troubles' were about
Answer:
A
Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen are famous writers
Answer:
A — They are all famous authors and writers.
How did you do?
- 22–24 correct: excellent — you are ready to book the real exam.
- 18–21 correct: a pass on the day, but tighten your weakest chapter before booking.
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