Chapter 4 Practice Test 1
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Who wrote the books ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’?
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist. Her books include Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.
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Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
Inveraray Castle and Crathes Castle are located in Scotland.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
It is against the law to treat a pet cruelly or to neglect it.
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Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?
Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain and probably the best-known part of the park.
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Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?
Sir Steve Redgrave won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games and is one of Britain’s greatest Olympians.
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Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games?
The main Olympic site for the 2012 Games was in Stratford, East London.
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Which TWO pop music groups became popular in the 1960s?
Two well-known pop music groups in the 1960s were The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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When was St Pancras Station built?
St Pancras Station was built in the 19th century.
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Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?
The shamrock is the flower associated with Northern Ireland.
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Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is located in the west of Scotland.
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In which of the following years did England win the World Cup?
England won the World Cup in 1966 when it was captained by Bobby Moore.
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When did rugby originate?
Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.
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What TWO different types of rugby are practised in the UK?
There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and league.
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Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?
Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is a Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa.
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Eid ul Adha is the day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast:
The day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast is called Eid a-Fitr.
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Which famous architect designed Dumfries House?
The Scottish architect Robert Adam designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland.
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Women in Britain today make up about one third of the workforce.
Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.
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Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
Recent British actors to have won Oscars include Colin Firth, Sir Antony Hopkins, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton.
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What was the population of the UK in 1951?
The population of the UK in 1951 was 50 million people.
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Which of the following is NOT a British film?
The Lord of the Rings is not the British film.
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Which organisation has been organising ‘The Proms’ since 1927?
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. It has been in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. It has been organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) since 1927.
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What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
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When is St David’s Day, patron of Wales?
St David’s Day, patron of Wales is celebrated on the 1st of March.
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In which period did British Film studios flourish?
British film studios flourished in the 1930s.
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