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Chapter 4 – Test 9

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You have 45 minutes to answer 24 multiple choice Life in the UK Test questions. You need to answer at least 18 out of 24 questions correctly to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. The Archbishop of Canterbury can most accurately be described as what?
A The administrative leader of the Church of England
B The financial leader of the Church of England
C The political leader of the Church of England
D The spiritual leader of the Church of England
Correct Answer: The spiritual leader of the Church of England
Explanation: The monarch is the head of the Church of England. The spiritual leader of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern thriving society - Religion - Christian churches
2. What is the capital city of Wales?
A Cardiff
B Newport
C Plymouth
D Swansea
Correct Answer: Cardiff
Explanation: Wales: The capital city of Wales is Cardiff
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - The UK today - Cities of the UK
3. To go into a betting shop casino, you have to be what age?
A 15
B 16
C 17
D 18
Correct Answer: 18
Explanation: You have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Betting and gambling
4. Which of these films was directed by David Lean?
A Brief Encounter
B Four Weddings and a Funeral
C The Killing Fields
D Women in Love
Correct Answer: Brief Encounter
Explanation: Brief Encounter119451, directed by David Lean.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Films - British film industry - Some famous British films
5. Who or what were jesters?
A Combatants on horseback at medieval feasts
B Men who organised hunts in the Middle Ages
C People who told jokes at medieval royal courts
D Silver coins of the 18th century
Correct Answer: People who told jokes at medieval royal courts
Explanation: Medieval kings and rich nobles had jesters who told jokes and made fun of people in the Court.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - British comedy
6. Which of these statements is correct?
A Big Ben is a novel written by Sir Kingsley Amis.
B Big Ben refers to the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament.
Correct Answer: Big Ben refers to the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament.
Explanation: Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London. Many people call the clock Big Ben as well. The clock is over 150 years old and is a popular tourist attraction.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Places of interest - UK landmarks
7. John Petts was a Welshman famous in which of these TWO areas of art?
A Engraving
B Painting of horses
C Stained glass
D Water colours
Correct Answer: Stained glass, Engraving
Explanation: John Petts (1914-91) was a Welsh artist, best known for his engravings and stained glass
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Art - Notable British artists
8. What is the common name for Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London?
A Beefeaters
B Crown Guards
C Pikestaff
D Queens Men
Correct Answer: Beefeaters
Explanation: Tours are given by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building's history. People can also see the Crown Jewels there.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Places of interest - UK landmarks
9. The heptathlon comprises how many different track and field events?
A 5
B 6
C 7
D 8
Correct Answer: 7
Explanation: Jessica Ennis (1980-)is an athlete. She won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon, which includes seven different track and field events. She also holds a number of British athletics records.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Notable British sportsmen and women
10. Which of these statements is correct?
A All dog owners must have licence to keep their pets.
B Dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the owner's name and address.
C Dogs in public places must wear a collar.
D Dogs in public places must wear a muzzle.
Correct Answer: Dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the owner's name and address.
Explanation: All dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the name and address of the owner.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Pets
11. Who wrote Paradise Lost?
A John Milton
B Rider Haggard
C Salman Rushdie
D William Shakespeare
Correct Answer: John Milton
Explanation: As Protestant ideas spread, a number of poets wrote poems inspired by their religious views. One of these was John Milton, who wrote Paradise Lost.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Literature - British poets
12. Which country are Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park found?
A England
B Northern Ireland
C Scotland
D Wales
Correct Answer: Scotland
Explanation: This national park covers 720 square miles (1,865 square kilometres) in the west of Scotland. Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain and probably the best-known part of the park.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Places of interest - UK landmarks
13. In which of these years did Britain not host the Olympics Games?
A 1908
B 1928
C 1948
D 2012
Correct Answer: 1928
Explanation: The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport
14. Who wrote poem She Walks in Beauty?
A Elizabeth Browning
B Lord Byron
C Sir John Betjeman
D Sir Walter de la Mare
Correct Answer: Lord Byron
Explanation: She walks in beauty, like the night, Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright, Meet in her aspect and her eyes'(Lord Byron, 1788-1824 - She Walks in Beauty)
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Literature - British poets
15. Areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit and where people live, work and look after the landscape are called which of the following?
A Country estates
B Greenfield sites
C Moorland
D National parks
Correct Answer: National parks
Explanation: The UK has a large network of public footpaths in the countryside. There are also many opportunities for mountain biking, mountaineering and hill walking. There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. They are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit, and where people live, work and look after the landscape.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Places of interest
16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Dame Judi Dench, Colin Firth and Sir Anthony Hopkins have all won Oscars.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Recent British actors to have won Oscars include Colin Firth, Sir Antony Hopkins, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Tilde Swinton.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Films - British film industry
17. What is it traditional to do on 1 April in the UK?
A Hunt for eggs
B Make pancakes
C Play jokes on each other
D Play musical instruments in the street
Correct Answer: Play jokes on each other
Explanation: April Fool's Day, 1 April, is a day when people play jokes on each other until midday. The television and newspapers often have stories that are April Fool jokes.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Other festivals and traditions
18. Around which structure in London is the Remembrance Day service usually held?
A Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square
B The Cenotaph in Whitehall
C The London Eye
D The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus
Correct Answer: The Cenotaph in Whitehall
Explanation: People wear poppies (the red flower found on the battlefields of the First World War). At 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence and wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Other festivals and traditions
19. Which of these is not a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera?
A A Midsummer Night's Dream
B HMS Pinafore
C The Mikado
D The Pirates o Penzance
Correct Answer: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Explanation: In the 19th century, Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas, often making fun of popular culture and politics. These operas include HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. Gilbert and Sullivan's work is still often staged by professional and amateur groups.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Theatre
20. In which language was The Canterbury Tales written?
A English
B French
C Scottish Gaelic
D Welsh
Correct Answer: English
Explanation: British poetry is among the richest in the world. The Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf tells of its hero's battles against monsters and is still translated into modern English. Poems which survive from the Middle Ages include Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and a poem called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, about one of the knights at the court of King Arthur.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Literature - British poets
21. What is Yorkshire Pudding?
A A caramel-flavoured dessert
B Apple and pears with custard
C Batter cooked in the oven
D Meat and potato in a pastry
Correct Answer: Batter cooked in the oven
Explanation: England: Roast beef, which is served with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings (batter that is baked in the oven) and other accompaniments. Fish and chips are also popular.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure- Cooking and food - Traditional foods
22. Which of these statements is correct?
A Sir Terrence Conran was an 18th-century designer of furniture.
B Thomas Chippendale was an 18th- century designer of furniture.
Correct Answer: Thomas Chippendale was an 18th- century designer of furniture.
Explanation: Britain has produced many great designers, from Thomas Chippendale (who designed furniture in the 18th century) to Clarice cliff (who designed Art Deco ceramics) to Sir Terence Conran (a 20th-century interior designer). Leading fashion designers of recent years include Mary Quant, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Fashion and design
23. Near which of these cities is Europe's longest dry ski slope?
A Aberdeen
B Edinburgh
C Inverness
D Pitlochrie
Correct Answer: Edinburgh
Explanation: Skiing is increasingly popular in the UK. Many people go abroad to ski and there are also dry ski slopes throughout the UK. Skiing on snow may also be possible during the winter. There are five ski centres in Scotland, as well as Europe's longest dry ski slope near Edinburgh.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Skiing
24. Lewis Hamilton is a leading figure in which sport?
A Horse racing
B Motor racing
C Squash
D Tennis
Correct Answer: Motor racing
Explanation: A Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK each year and a number of British Grand Prix drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championship. Recent British winners include Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Motor sports