Chapter 4 Practice Test 9
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Light-hearted plays with music and comedy, which are enjoyed by family audiences and based on fairy stories are known as:
Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are based on fairy stories and are light-plays with music and comedy, enjoyed by family audiences.
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Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?
Bobby Moore (1941-93) captained the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966.
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An additional rented piece of land where people can grow fruit and vegetables is known as:
In the UK, some people rent additional land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables.
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How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the House of Parliament in London. The clock is over 150 years old and is a popular tourist attraction.
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Which British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenarios?
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery.
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The Muslim festival known as Eid ul Adha reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God:
Eid ul Adha reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God.
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What is the minimum age requirement in the UK to drink wine or beer with a meal provided you are with someone over 18?
When they are 16, people can drink wine or beer with a meal in a hotel or restaurant (including eating areas in pubs) as long as they are with someone over 18.
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What is the capital city of Wales?
The capital city of Wales is Cardiff.
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Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London.
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Which of the following gardens is NOT located in England?
There are famous gardens to visit throughout the UK, including Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst and Hidcote in England, Crathes Castle and Inveraray Castle in Scotland, Bodnant Garden in Wales, and Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland.
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When does Lent take place?
The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent. It is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.
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Which is the most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain and which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club?
The most famous tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
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Which of the following is the official church of the state?
The official Church of the state is the Church of England (called the Anglican Church in other countries and the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States).
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When is Bonfire Night celebrated?
Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November.
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What is the name of the only ‘Grand Slam’ tennis event played on grass?
The Wimbledon Championships is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only ‘Grand Slam’ event played on grass.
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What percentage of the total British population is located in Scotland?
The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
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When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
Motor-car racing in the UK started in 1902.
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More women than men study at university.
This statement is TRUE.
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What is the capital city of the UK?
The capital city of the UK is London.
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Which of the following movies was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935?
The 39 Steps (1935) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
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Where is the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service known as Cenotaph located?
The Cenotaph, the Centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service, is located in Whitehall, London.
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How long do Muslims fast for during Ramadan?
Eid a-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month.
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Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066.
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What name is given to the day that marks the end of the Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?
Eid a-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month.
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