Life in the UK Test
A modern, thriving society: practice questions
Our Life in the UK bank has 86 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What is Diwali?
- The Muslim festival at the end of Ramadan
- A Christian harvest festival
- A Jewish festival lasting eight days
- A five-day festival of lights celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs
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D. A five-day festival of lights celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs — Diwali is famously celebrated in Leicester.
Question 2
When is Mothering Sunday?
- The third Sunday in June
- The second Sunday in May
- Three weeks before Easter
- The first Sunday in Advent
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C. Three weeks before Easter — Children send cards or buy gifts for their mothers on Mothering Sunday.
Question 3
Which fashion designer became famous for the miniskirt in the 1960s?
- Vivienne Westwood
- Mary Quant
- Stella McCartney
- Alexander McQueen
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B. Mary Quant — Mary Quant was a key figure in 1960s London fashion.
Question 4
What do Christians traditionally do on the day before Lent begins (Shrove Tuesday)?
- Wear poppies
- Exchange presents
- Light bonfires
- Make pancakes
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D. Make pancakes — Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day.
Question 5
Which British athlete won the heptathlon at the London 2012 Olympics?
- Kelly Holmes
- Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Jessica Ennis
- Ellie Simmonds
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C. Jessica Ennis — Jessica Ennis was one of the stars of the London 2012 Games.