Chapter 4 Practice Test 12
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What British actor was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays?
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London. There are a variety of categories, including best director, best actor and best actress. The awards are named after the British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, late Lord Olivier, who was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays.
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What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view in 2007?
In 2007, television viewers voted Wastwater as Britain’s favourite view.
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Which of the following is a traditional Scottish food?
Haggis – a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal – is a traditional Scottish food.
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Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
The Grand National horse racing event is celebrated in Aintree near Liverpool.
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Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?
The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England.
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When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days.
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What was the population of the UK in 1801?
The population of the UK in 1801 was 8 million people.
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Which of the following sports has a long association with royalty?
Horse racing has a long association with royalty.
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Which of the following is NOT a World Heritage Site?
The London Eye is not a World Heritage Site.
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What do Sir Terence Conran, Clarice Cliff and Thomas Chippendale have in common?
Britain has produced many great designers, from Thomas Chippendale (who designed furniture in the 18th century) to Clarice Cliff (who designed Art Deco ceramics) to Sir Terence Conran (a 20th-century interior designer).
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How long does the Hanukkah celebration last for?
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days.
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What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. On each day of the festival a candle is lit on a stand of eight candles (called a menorah) to remember the story of the festival, where oil that should have lasted only a day did so for eight.
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How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?
A Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK each year and a number of British Grand Prix drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championship.
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Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licences?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount.
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Jewish?
According to the 2011 Census, less than 0.5% of people identify themselves as Jewish.
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Who was the first British distance runner to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres?
Mo Farah (1983-) is a British distance runner, born in Somalia. He won gold medals in the 2012 Olympics for the 5,000 and 10,000 metres and is the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 metres.
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Which British writer wrote satirical novels including Brideshead Revisited?
Evelyn Waugh wrote satirical novels, including Decline and Fall and Scoop. He is perhaps best known for Brideshead Revisited.
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Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?
Crathes Castle and Inveraray Castle are located in Scotland.
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When were films first shown publicly in the UK?
Films were first shown publicly in the UK in 1896 and film screenings very quickly became popular.
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What day does Lent start?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
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Where is the London Eye situated?
The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames and is a Ferris wheel that is 443 feet (135 metres) tall.
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Who were the Pre-Raphaelites?
The Pre-Raphaelites were an important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century. They painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. The group included Holman Hunt, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Sir John Millais.
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Which of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland?
Ulster fry – a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread – is a traditional food from Northern Ireland.
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Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?
The National Gallery of Scotland is in Edinburgh.
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