Share Read on Mobile Enter Reading Mode Life in the UK test 9 Posted on 11/06/2020 by Testrada Life in the UK tests 1. 28 June 1918 is the day whenthe Archduke of Austria was assassinatedthe United Kingdom joined the First World Warthe First World War ended 2. What is Wales’ traditional food?Roast beef, served with potatoes, vegetables; fish and chipsa sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeala cake made from flour, dried fruits and spices, served hot or colda fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread 3. Name the English sculptor and artist, best known for his large bronze abstract sculptures.Bobby MooreHenry MooreLucian FreudLucian Petts 4. The 1930s was a time of cultural blossomingcultural stagnation 5. The UK is made up ofEngland and WalesEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandEngland and Wales, plus ScotlandEngland and Scotland 6. 17th of March isSt Patrick’s Day, Northern IrelandSt George’s Day, EnglandSt Andrew’s Day, ScotlandSt David’s Day, Wales 7. Whose books introduced James Bond?Ian FlemingAlexander FlemingAdam SmithAgatha Christie 8. What is written in newspapers is controlled by the government.FALSETRUE 9. Who can apply for a 50% discount on their TV licence?people over 75deaf peopleblind peoplepeople under 75 10. The BBC started radio broadcasts in 1868.FALSETRUE 11. Ulster is the eastern province of Irelandthe southern province of Irelandthe northern province of Irelandthe western province of Ireland 12. The end of Ramadan is celebrated atEid al-FitrRamadan FridayVaisakhiEid ul Adha 13. Many slaves tried to escape and other revolted against their owners. FALSETRUE 14. In 1982, Argentina invaded Grenadathe Bermudasthe Cook Islandsthe Falkland Islands 15. The House of Comons has powers to overrule the House of Lords, and they are used oftenbut they are not used often 16. When does the Queen make a speech which summarises the government’s policies for the year ahead?on Christmas Eveat the opening of a new parliamentary sessionon the fifth day of Diwalion New Year’s Eve 17. The Church of Scotland isan Orthodox Churcha Catholic Churcha Presbyterian Church 18. Many local authorities appoint a person, who becomes the ceremonial leader of the council. He or she is calleda mayora peera cavaliera speaker 19. Mount Stewart is inWalesScotlandEnglandNorthern Ireland 20. Looking after the area in which you live, and the environment, isyour obligation as UK citizennot your dutywhat UK offers in return for respecting the lawsthe obligation of the government 21. King Cnut was also caledCanuteKennethBoudiccathe Conqueror 22. Robert Louis Stevenson wroteDecline and Fallthe Beveridge ReportOur Man in HavanaThe Treasure Island 23. The Afghans will have full security responsibility in all provinces by the end of202320142020 24. The Great Western Railway runs to the south west of England, the West Midlands and Wales, from the Paddington Station in Londonthe Victoria Station in Londonthe St Pancras station in London Loading...