Life in the UK Practice Test 16
Free Life in the UK practice test 16 of 52: 24 questions in the real exam format, drawn from all five chapters of the official handbook. The real test has 24 questions, a 45-minute limit and a pass mark of 18 out of 24 (75%). Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation.
Question 1 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
In England, the area known as 'the Midlands' lies in which part of the country?
The Midlands is the region in the centre of England, around cities such as Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham.
Question 2 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which of these cities is NOT in the North West of England?
Leeds is in Yorkshire, in the north east of England's regions. Liverpool, Manchester and Chester are all in the North West.
Question 3 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The range of hills running through northern England, often called the 'backbone of England', is known as what?
The Pennines run down the centre of northern England and are often called the backbone of England.
Question 4 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The English city of Sheffield built its fame on which industry?
Sheffield became world-famous for steelmaking and cutlery, using power from its fast-flowing rivers and local raw materials.
Question 5 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
During the Industrial Revolution, Manchester grew wealthy mainly through which trade?
Manchester was the centre of the cotton textile industry, nicknamed 'Cottonopolis' for its mills and warehouses.
Question 6 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Portsmouth, on England's south coast, is best known for its long association with which of the armed services?
Portsmouth has been a major Royal Navy base and dockyard for centuries and is home to historic warships such as HMS Victory.
Question 7 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Newcastle upon Tyne, the major city of north-east England, stands on which river?
As its name says, Newcastle stands on the River Tyne, famous for its succession of bridges including the Tyne Bridge.
Question 8 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Bristol Channel separates South Wales from which part of England?
The Bristol Channel lies between South Wales and the South West of England, the counties of Devon and Somerset.
Question 9 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
St George's Channel, at the southern end of the Irish Sea, separates Wales from which country?
St George's Channel runs between Wales and Ireland, linking the Irish Sea with the Celtic Sea.
Question 10 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Minch is a stretch of sea separating the north-west mainland of Scotland from which island group?
The Minch separates the north-west Scottish mainland from the Outer Hebrides, including Lewis and Harris.
Question 11 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The island of Lundy, known for its puffins and marine reserve, lies in which body of water?
Lundy sits at the mouth of the Bristol Channel, off the coast of Devon.
Question 12 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Rathlin Island, off the coast of County Antrim, is the only inhabited offshore island of which part of the UK?
Rathlin Island, reached by ferry from Ballycastle, is Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island.
Question 13 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Scottish island of Islay is world-famous for what product?
Islay, in the Inner Hebrides, is famous for its peaty single malt Scotch whisky distilleries.
Question 14 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Isle of Arran, sometimes described as 'Scotland in miniature', lies in which stretch of water?
Arran sits in the Firth of Clyde, off Scotland's west coast, within reach of Glasgow and Ayrshire.
Question 15 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which river forms part of the border between England and Scotland before reaching the sea at Berwick?
For much of its lower course, the River Tweed forms the border between England and Scotland, flowing into the North Sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Question 16 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The River Thames flows through which pair of cities on its way to the sea?
The Thames rises in Gloucestershire and flows through Oxford and then London before reaching the North Sea.
Question 17 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The River Wye, famous for its valley scenery, runs for part of its course along the border between England and which country?
The Wye rises in the Welsh mountains and for part of its course marks the border between England and Wales.
Question 18 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Prime Meridian, the line of 0 degrees longitude, passes through Greenwich in London.
The Prime Meridian line runs through Greenwich in south-east London, and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is measured from there.
Question 19 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Thames Barrier, a movable flood defence of huge steel gates, was built to protect London from what?
The Thames Barrier can be raised to protect London from tidal flooding when a high tide and storm surge move up the Thames estuary.
Question 20 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Windsor Castle, a home of the monarch in Berkshire, is notable as which of the following?
Windsor Castle has been a royal home for centuries and is one of the largest inhabited castles in the world.
Question 21 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is best described as what?
Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is the monarch's private Scottish residence, traditionally used as a summer home.
Question 22 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Crown Jewels, used at coronations, are kept on public display at which London landmark?
The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London, where visitors can see them in the Jewel House.
Question 23 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The ceremony of Changing the Guard, watched by crowds of visitors, takes place in the forecourt of which palace?
Changing the Guard takes place at Buckingham Palace in London, the monarch's official London residence.
Question 24 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch's official residence in Scotland, stands at the end of the Royal Mile in which city?
The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the monarch's official residence in Scotland.
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