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FREE Life in the UK Test 1

The Life in the UK Test is a mandatory exam for those seeking permanent settlement or naturalization in the United Kingdom. The test is designed to evaluate an applicant's knowledge of British customs, history, and culture, including topics such as government, society, and traditions. The test is conducted in English and consists of 24 multiple-choice questions. Applicants must score at least 75% to pass the test, and they have 45 minutes to complete it. The test is an important step for those wishing to become British citizens and is aimed at ensuring that new citizens have a good understanding of British values and culture.
24 exam-like questions
18 correct answers to pass
75% Passing score
45 minutes to complete
Based on 2025 Official Book
18 Minimum age to apply

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Which is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

1

Which is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

Belfast
Dublin
Cork
Edinburgh
2

What name is given to the day when people play jokes on each other until midday?

Remembrance Day
April’s Fool Day
Halloween
Valentine’s Day
3

What is Dame Ellen MacArthur known for?

She was the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed
She won the London Marathon six times
She won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984
She won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games
4

What are Welsh cakes made of?

Suet, onions and oatmeal
Flour, dried fruits and spices
Potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings
Bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding and potato bread
5

Where is the London Eye situated?

On the northern bank of the River Thames
On the southern bank of the River Thames
On the northern bank of the River Lea
On the southern bank of the River Lea
6

In the UK, many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing:

True
False
7

How often does the Edinburgh Festival take place?

Every six months
Every summer
Every spring
Every month
8

What name is given to the day that marks the end of the Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?

Vaisakhi
Eid a-Fitr
Eid ul Adha
Hanukkah
9

Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?

Dame Kelly Holmes
Dame Ellen MacArthur
Jayne Torvill
10

Where does the most famous sailing event in the UK take place?

Holyhead, in North Wales
Cowes, in the Isle of Wight
Douglas, in the Isle of Man
Plymouth, in the South West of England
11

What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for?

He captained the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966
He captained the English cricket team
He won the Formula 1 world championship three times
He won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games
12

How old do you need to be to be able to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?

16 years old
18 years old
20 years old
21 years old
13

How long do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

A week
A month
Two weeks
Three weeks
14

Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?

Daniel Day Lewis
Colin Firth
Jude Law
Charles Chaplin
15

When is St Andrews Day, patron of the Scotland, celebrated?

23rd of April
1st of March
17th of March
30th of November
16

Which organisation has been organising ‘The Proms’ since 1927?

The MTV
Channel 4
The BBC
CNTV
17

Where is Snowdonia National Park located?

North Wales
Northern Ireland
South Wales
England
18

Northern Ireland and Wales have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shop and businesses do not have to accept them:

True
False
19

How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?

One
Two
Three
Four
20

Which TWO British areas have their own banknotes?

Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
The Isle of Man
21

How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for?

Three weeks
Four weeks
Six weeks
Eight weeks
22

What is the name of the land formation consisting of columns made of volcanic lava located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland?

Eden Project
The Giant’s Causeway
Loch Lomond
Snowdonia
23

What is the capital city of Wales?

Swansea
Cardiff
Cornwall
Bangor
24

When were the Houses of the Parliament built?

In the 17th century
In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 20th century
Or