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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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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did glass manufacturers come from?

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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did glass manufacturers come from?

Italy
Germany
Holland
France
2

Who was the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’?

Sir Chris Hoy
Bradley Wiggins
Andy Murray
Sir Steve Redgrave
3

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The English language has many accents and dialects
Gaelic is spoken in North Wales
In Northern Ireland people speak French
4

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

16 years old
18 years old
20 years old
21 years old
5

What do Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes have in common?

They were awarded with the Man Booker Prize for Fiction
They are British sports players
They won a Nobel Prize in Literature
They were awarded with the Mercury Music Prize
6

In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly are elected on the basis of:

Proportional representation
Personal achievements
First past the post system
Instant run-off
7

How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?

By phoning their constituency office
By letter
Through facebook
By going to your local council and asking for an appointment
8

What did the’Bill of Rights’ confirm in 1689?

Women’s right to vote
The rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power
The supreme power of the king
The freedom of speech
9

Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge located over the Avon George?

Sir Norman Foster
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Richard Arkwright
Robert Adam
10

Does Britain have a written constitution?

Yes
No
11

What was the estimated population of the British Empire during the Victorian period?

More than 300 million people
More than 400 million people
More than 450 million people
More than 500 million people
12

Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Allied Powers during the First World War?

France
Japan
Serbia
Bulgaria
13

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

Two
Three
Four
Six
14

When were films first shown publicly in the UK?

In 1887
In 1896
In 1897
15

What is the name of the building where the Welsh govenrment members meet?

Westminster
Stormont
Holyrood
Senedd
16

Where is the city of Southampton located?

England
Wales
Northern Ireland
Scotland
17

When did the First World War finish?

At 12 am on 11th November 1916
At 11 am on 11th November 1918
At 11 pm on 13th November 1916
At 12 am on 13th February 1918
18

Florence Nightingale was known for her work on:

Human rights
The development of nursing in the UK
The development of computer science
The development and manufacture of motor-sport technology
19

Which Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire in 1833?

The Freedom Act
The Habeas Corpus Act
The Emancipation Act
The Slavery Act
20

How long does Diwali last for?

A weekend
40 days
Five days
A week
21

Who became King of Britain when Queen Anne died in 1714?

James II
George II
George I
Charles I
22

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
23

When did the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ become law?

In 1679
In 1669
In 1689
In 1709
24

Who discovered the penicillin in 1928?

Sir Robert Watson-Watt
Alexander Fleming
John McLeod
Howard Florey
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