What do you need to apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency?
Answer:
C, E
Which of these is a British invention/discovery?
Answer:
D — The structure of the DNA molecule was discovered in 1953 through work at British universities in London and Cambridge. This discovery contributed to many scientific advances, particularly in medicine and fighting crime. Francis Crick (1916–2004), one of those awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery, was British.
Stories associated with Geoffrey Chaucer are ______
Answer:
B
Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
Answer:
A — Brunel was originally from Portsmouth, England. He was an engineer who built tunnels, bridges, railway lines and ships. He was responsible for constructing the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Which country sent a fleet of ships to England in 1588?
Answer:
C
Which of these international events was held in London in 2012?
Answer:
C — The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012. The Paralympic Games for 2012 were also hosted in London.
Where was Rudyard Kipling born?
Answer:
A — Rudyard Kipling was born in India in 1865 and later lived in India, the UK and the USA. He wrote books and poems set in both India and the UK. His poems and novels reflected the idea that the British Empire was a force for good. Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907.
Which of these drugs can you buy or sell legally in UK?
Answer:
C — Selling or buying drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis is illegal in the UK.
When was the first public film shown in the UK?
Answer:
B — Films were first shown publicly in the UK in 1896 and film screenings very quickly became popular. From the beginning, film makers became famous for clever special effects and this continues to be an area of British expertise.
Which religion celebrates Diwali?
Answer:
C — Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is often called the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge.
Where was Emmeline Pankhurst born?
Answer:
C — Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the Women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.
You can support your local community by becoming a school board member or school governor
Answer:
A
If it is difficult for you to get to a polling station or polling place
Answer:
C
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and Gertrude Jekyll were famous
Answer:
A
What do people do on April 1st
Answer:
C
Motor-car racing in the UK started in ______
Answer:
C
Who directed the two British films ‘Brief Encounter’ and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’?
Answer:
B — Brief Encounter (1945), Lawrence of Arabia (1962) were directed by David Lean
Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in ______ for England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Answer:
B
Famous British film directors are:
Answer:
C, D
What is known as Lent?
Answer:
B — The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent.
Once you are aged 17 or older, you can learn to drive
Answer:
B, D
The National Citizen Service programme gives 16 and 17 year olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills
Answer:
A — There are many opportunities for young people to volunteer and receive accreditation which will help them to develop their skills. These include the National Citizen Service programme, which gives 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project
Which is the UK's most popular sport?
Answer:
D — Football is the UK's most popular sport. It has a long history in the UK, and the English Premier League attracts a huge international audience.
Heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis are
Answer:
B
What is the name and the date of the National Day of Wales?
Answer:
D
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 5 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for Modern Society.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.