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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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How many times have the Olympic Games been hosted in the UK?

1

How many times have the Olympic Games been hosted in the UK?

Two
Three
Four
Six
2

When were films first shown publicly in the UK?

In 1887
In 1896
In 1897
In 1886
3

How long does Diwali last for?

A weekend
40 days
Five days
A week
4

What was the population of the UK in 2005?

Just under 50 million
Just under 60 million
Just over 50 million
Just under 62 million
5

What game do usually people play at Halloween?

Chess
Trick or treat
Hide and seek
Netball
6

What is the most well-known gallery in Wales?

Tate Britain
The National Museum
The National Gallery
Tate Modern
7

The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from:

The Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe
The European Union, Zambia or Zimbabwe
The Commonwealth, the USA or Australia
The European Union, Canada or Australia
8

Which of the following statements regarding Gaelic language is TRUE?

In Wales, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the coast
In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken everywhere
In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the Highlands and Islands
In Wales, Gaelic is the main language
9

Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games?

Stratford
Bristol
Wimbledon
Watford
10

Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licences?

Blind people
People over 65
People over 75
People on benefits
11

Which British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?

London
Newcastle upon Tyne
Leicester
Manchester
12

Which of the following British actresses has NOT won an Oscar?

Tilda Swinton
Dame Judi Dench
Emily Watson
Kate Winslet
13

Which of the following sports has a long association with royalty?

Rugby
Horse racing
Formula 1
Sailing
14

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival created to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.

True
False
15

What is the capital city of the UK?

Manchester
Liverpool
London
Cambridge
16

What is Hogmanay?

The equivalent of Christmas Day in Scotland
The equivalent of New Year’s Eve in Scotland
The equivalent of Christmas Day in Wales
The equivalent of New Year’s Eve in Wales
17

On Remembrance Day, there is a two-minute silence at 11 AM to commemorate those who died fighting during the First World War?

True
False
18

What is the distance between the north coast of Scotland and the south-west corner of England?

470 miles
490 miles
840 miles
870 miles
19

How many volunteers work for the National Trust?

More than 71,000
More than 81,000
More than 61,000
More than 91,000
20

What was the population of the UK in 1851?

20 million
40 million
30 million
50 million
21

Which British playwright had a great influence on the English language and invented many words that are still common today?

William Shakespeare
Graham Greene
Dylan Thomas
Harold Pinter
22

What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common?

They are football players
They have won the Formula 1 World Championship
They won gold Olympic medals
They have won the Six Nations Championship
23

According to the 2011 census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion?

10%
11%
20%
25%
24

What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge?

The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah
The Festival of the Lanterns
The Festival of the Candles
Or