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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 old do you need to be to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card?

1

How old do you need to be to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card?

16
18
21
25
2

Where was Catherine of Aragon (the first wife of Henry VIII) from?

Spain
Germany
England
French
3

When did motor-car racing start in the UK?

In 1889
In 1901
In 1902
In 1922
4

The Commonwealth is based on the core values of democracy, good government and the rule of law:

True
False
5

How long does it take to donate blood?

About half an hour
About an hour
About two hours
About 15 minutes
6

When did the post-war economic boom come to an end?

In the early 1970s
In the late 1970s
In the early 1960s
In the late 1960s
7

During its government, Margaret Thatcher made structural changes to the economy through the privatisation of nationalised industries and imposed legal controls on trade union powers:

True
False
8

Who sat at the House of Commons during the Middle Ages?

Knights and wealthy people from towns and cities
Farmers and blacksmiths
Great landowners and bishops
Everyone could sit at the House of Commons
9

Which of the following words come from the Anglo-Saxon language?

Apple and summer
Music and dance
Grimsby and scunthorpe
Canute and boat
10

Where do local authorities get funding from (choose TWO answers)?

The Queen
The central government
Donations made by local residents
Local taxes
11

If you are self-employed:

You need to pay your own tax
Tax is automatically taken from your earnings by a specialised agency
You don’t need to pay tax
You only needed to pay tax on 50% of your earnings
12

What name is given to the elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

MSPs
MLAs
MPs
AMs
13

How long does the Hanukkah celebration last for?

Eight days
40 days
Five days
A fortnight
14

Which of the following areas did the British Empire NOT cover during the Victorian period?

Mexico
Australia
India
Large parts of Africa
15

What percentage of the total British population is located in Wales?

30%
5%
8%
3%
16

Which senior MP is responsible for issues relating to crime, policing and immigration?

The Home Secretary
The Foreign Secretary
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Prime Minister
17

Which British scientist led the development of the atomic bomb?

Howard Florey
Ernst Chain
Ernest Rutherford
Keith Campbell
18

Which of the following movies played an important role in boosting morale during the Second World War?

The Ladykillers
Carry on
Passport to Pimlico
In Which We Serve
19

After the Black Death, the growing wealth in the towns led to the development of a strong middle class:

True
False
20

What was the ability of the Harrier jump jet aircraft?

To carry 1,000 passengers
To take off vertically
To float on water
To reach supersonic speeds
21

Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in heptathlon?

Ellie Simmonds
Jessica Ennis
Dame Kelly Holmes
Jayne Torvill
22

What is the name of the annual cultural Welsh festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh?

The Arts Festival of Wales
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
The Music Festival of Wales
The National Performance Festival of Wales
23

What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?

The Grand National
The All England championship
The Six Nations championship
The Super League
24

Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?

In London
In Manchester
In Liverpool
In Edinburgh
Or