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60.* * * Life in the UK - Practice Test 2 全部24题+答案
1 Why was there a fall in the number of people migrating to the UK from the West Indies, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the late 1960s?
A A weak British currency made immigratino less appealing
B It was becoming more difficult for immigrants to find employment in the UK
C New laws were introduced restricting immigratino to Britain
D These countries were experiencing labour shortage
2 More young people are smoking and, in particular, more girls smoke than boys. Is this statement ture of fales?
A True
B False
3 There are more men in study at university than woman. Is this statement ture of fales?
A True
B False
4 During the 1950s, textile and enginnering firms from the UK sent recruitment agents to which two countries? Select two contries from below
A India
B Pakistan
C Poland
D South Africa
5 According to the 2001 Census, what percentage of the UK population are Christians?
A About 50%
B About 90%
C About 70%
D About 20%
6 When is Christmas celebrated?
A 1 January
B 24 December
C 25 December
D 25 November
7 What is the name of the patron saint of Northern Ireland?
A St andrew
B St David
C St George
D St Patrick
8 The Prime Minster and most member of the Cabinet are MPs. Is this statement ture of fales?
A True
B False
9 What is a quango?
A A local police officer
B A non-departmental public body
C another name for the Lord Chancellor
D The name of the British cizitenship ceremony
10 A country can not be expelled from the Council of Europe. Is this statement ture of fales?
A True
B False
11 What must a candidate have in order to become a local concillor?
A A connection with the area in which they wish to take office
B A deposit of £500
C A recommendation from their local MP
D Membership of a political party
12 Who from the list below is not responsible for controlling the finances of the police?
A Councillors
B Magistrates
C Police Ombudsman
D The Government
13 How can you meet your local MP?
A By attending a local surgery
B By inviting them to dinner
C By visiting the House of Commons
D By visiting your local town hall
14 What are teh roles of the Whips in Parliment? Select two correct roles from below
A Rsponsible for discipline in their party
B Ensure attendance of MPs at voting time in the House of Commons
C Ensure the House of Commons in always safe and secure
D Keep order in the House of Commons during polictical debates.
15 Who carries out checks on a house that you want to buy?
A A housing association
B A landlord
C A surveyor
D A builder
16 Which phone numbers should be called in an emergency for police, fire and ambulance services? Select two options from below
A 999
B 112
C 111
D 911
17 People have to buy a TV licence for each individual TV they own. Is this statement ture of fales?
A True
B False
18 In which year did the NHS begin?
A 1911
B 1939
C 1948
D 2000
19 What is the speed limit for cars and motorcycles on motorways and dual carriageways?
A 100 miles per hour
B 50 miles per hour
C 60 miles per hour
D 70miles per hour
20 What are you called if you need to stay overnight in hospital?
A A day patient
B A night patient
C An in-patient
D An outpatient
21 Where are children taught Welsh in school?
A England
B Wales
C Northern Ireland
D Scotland
22 Who should you ask to be a referee for a job application?
A A previous employer
B A close personal friend
C A relative or family member
D A college tutor
23 Which of these statement is correct?
A The HM Revenus and Customs self-assessment helpline can provide hlep and advise on filling out tax forms
B You can only get help filling out tax forms by paying for the services of an accountant
24 If an employee's work, punctuality or attendance does not imporive, after being given a warning, then their employer can give them notice to leave their job. Is this statement true of fales?
A True
B False