Chapter 4 Practice Test 6
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Which British athlete won 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games?
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (1969-) is an athlete who uses a wheelchair and won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games. She won the London Marathon six times and broke a total of 30 world records.
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When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?
The Giant’s Causeway was formed about 50 million years ago.
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What are Welsh cakes made of?
Welsh cakes are a traditional Welsh snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices, and served either hot or cold.
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Which of the following is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter?
Halloween, 31 October, is and ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter.
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In the UK, there is a National Lottery for which draws are made every day.
In the UK, there is a National Lottery for which draws are made every week.
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In which category did Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean win gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1984?
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and is one of Britain’s greatest Olympians.
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What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge?
Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is often called the Festival of Lights.
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Which of the following is a popular showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances and the biggest and most well-known festival that takes place during the Edinburgh Festival?
The Fringe is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances. It often shows experimental work.The biggest and most well-known being the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology:
There is a long history of motor sport in the UK, for both cars and motor cycles. Motor-car racing in the UK started in 1902. The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology.
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Which of the following is a musical venue located in London?
There are many large venues that host music events throughout the year, such as: The O2 in Greenwich, south-east London.
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What is the name of the annual cultural Welsh festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh?
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is an annual cultural festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh. It includes a number of important competitions for Welsh poetry.
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What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?
In the 19th century, the medieval ’gothic’ style became popular again. As cities expanded, many great public buildings were built in this style. The Houses of Parliament and St Pancras Station were built at this time, as were the town halls in cities such as Manchester and Sheffield.
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Which TWO of the following British athletes have won gold medals in the Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes and Jessica Enis won gold medals in the Olympic Games.
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When is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland?
St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland is on the 17th of March.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
In Scotland, the 31st December is called Hogmanay and 2 January is also a public holiday. For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas.
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In which city is the Millennium Stadium located?
The Millennium Stadium is located in Cardiff.
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When is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is on the 26th of December, the day after Christmas Day and is a public holiday.
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Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?
The National Museum is located in Cardiff, Wales.
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Which of the following is a traditional English food?
Roast beef is a traditional English food.
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Popular social networking websites in the UK include:
Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter are a popular in the UK.
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Where is the Scottish Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
The Scottish Grand National horse racing event is celebrated at Ayr.
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What is Hogmanay?
In Scotland, the 31st of December is called Hogmanay.
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What name is given to the clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012?
The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in London is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
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Which book written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?
In 2003, The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel.
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