Life in the UK Prep Life in the UK test modern society questions
Questions on religion and festivals, patron saints' days, sport, the arts, literature, food and famous places in the UK today.
Below are 5 free practice questions from the A modern, thriving society chapter of Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. Pick an answer, then tap the question to check it. Focus on:
- Patron saints' days and festivals
- Sporting events and famous sportspeople
- Writers, artists and composers
- Landmarks and national parks
1. When is St David's Day, the patron saint's day of Wales?
- 1 March
- 17 March
- 23 April
- 30 November
Answer: A, 1 March. St David's Day is 1 March, St Patrick's (Northern Ireland) is 17 March, St George's (England) is 23 April and St Andrew's (Scotland) is 30 November.
2. Vaisakhi is a festival of which religion?
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Buddhism
- Sikhism
Answer: D, Sikhism. Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival celebrating the founding of the Sikh community (the Khalsa), usually on 14 April.
3. In which year did England win the football World Cup?
- 1958
- 1970
- 1966
- 1990
Answer: C, 1966. England won the World Cup in 1966, hosted in the UK. The captain was Bobby Moore.
4. Cricket's 'The Ashes' is a series between England and which country?
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
Answer: B, Australia. The Ashes is a series of Test matches played between England and Australia.
5. Henry Moore is best known for what kind of art?
- Large bronze abstract sculptures
- Landscape paintings
- Portrait photography
- Stained-glass windows
Answer: A, Large bronze abstract sculptures. Henry Moore was an English artist best known for his large bronze abstract sculptures.
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