Cvičné otázky s odpověďmi

Správná odpověď:Vláda práva

Which of these is one of the fundamental principles of British life? — The rule of law

Správná odpověď:Každý musí dodržovat zákon, včetně vlády a policie

What does the rule of law mean in the UK? — Everyone must obey the law, including the government and the police

Správná odpověď:Lidé se mohou svobodně rozhodovat, pokud zůstávají v mezích zákona

Which statement best describes individual liberty in the UK? — People are free to make their own choices, as long as they stay within the law

Správná odpověď:Respektovat jejich právo mít a vyznávat vlastní přesvědčení

Your new neighbours follow a religion that is different from yours. Which response shows the British value of tolerance? — Respecting their right to hold and practise their own beliefs

Správná odpověď:Dobrovolně pomáhat v místní potravinové bance

Which of these is an example of participating in community life? — Volunteering to help at a local food bank

Správná odpověď:Příště ve volbách hlasovat pro jinou stranu nebo kandidáta

In the UK's democracy, what can voters do if they are unhappy with the government? — Vote for a different party or candidate at the next election

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: someone who wants to settle permanently in the UK is expected to respect and obey the law. — True

Správná odpověď:Starat se o místo, kde žijí, a o životní prostředí

Which of these is a responsibility expected of people who live in the UK? — Looking after the area where they live and the environment

Správná odpověď:Svobodu projevu

Which of these freedoms does the UK offer to the people who live there? — Freedom of speech

Správná odpověď:Jeho případ musí spravedlivě projednat nezávislý soud

A person has been accused of a crime. What does their right to a fair trial mean? — Their case must be heard fairly by an independent court

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: to become a British citizen, you must belong to the Church of England. — False

Správná odpověď:Nepřijmout někoho do práce kvůli jeho náboženství

Which of these is an example of unfair discrimination? — Not giving someone a job because of their religion

Správná odpověď:Respektovat jeho právo na vlastní názor

A colleague has political views that are very different from yours. What should you do? — Respect their right to their own opinion

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: looking after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities expected of people who want to settle in the UK. — True

Správná odpověď:Znovu si test rezervovat a složit ho jindy

Someone takes the Life in the UK test and does not pass. What can they do? — Book the test again and take it another time

Správná odpověď:Vaše znalosti britského života, včetně jeho historie, tradic a zákonů

What does the Life in the UK test check? — Your knowledge of British life, including its history, traditions and laws

Správná odpověď:Že umějí anglicky mluvit a číst a rozumějí životu ve Spojeném království

Most adults who apply for permanent residence or British citizenship must show two things. What are they? — That they can speak and read English, and understand life in the UK

Správná odpověď:B1

What is the lowest level of an approved English qualification that can be used to apply for British citizenship? — B1

Správná odpověď:Titul získaný studiem nebo výzkumem v angličtině, který je uznán jako rovnocenný britskému titulu

Apart from an approved English test, which of these can be used to prove your English when applying for citizenship? — A degree taught or researched in English that is recognised as equal to a UK degree

Správná odpověď:Někdo ve věku 65 let nebo starší

Which of these people does not need to take the Life in the UK test? — Someone aged 65 or over

Správná odpověď:18

The Life in the UK test has 24 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass? — 18

Správná odpověď:Místní úřad

Who usually arranges citizenship ceremonies for new British citizens? — The local authority (council)

Správná odpověď:Protože by raději nepřísahal při Bohu

At a citizenship ceremony, why might a new citizen make an affirmation instead of an oath of allegiance? — Because they would prefer not to swear by God

Správná odpověď:Že budou hájit demokratické hodnoty Spojeného království a věrně dodržovat jeho zákony

In the citizenship pledge, what do new British citizens promise? — To uphold the UK's democratic values and observe its laws faithfully

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: new citizens are given their certificate of British citizenship at the citizenship ceremony. — True

Správná odpověď:Anglie, Skotsko, Wales a Severní Irsko

Which four countries make up the United Kingdom? — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Správná odpověď:Anglie, Skotsko a Wales

Which countries together form Great Britain? — England, Scotland and Wales

Správná odpověď:Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

What is the full official name of the country? — The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Správná odpověď:Londýn

Which city is the capital of the United Kingdom? — London

Správná odpověď:Edinburgh

What is the capital city of Scotland? — Edinburgh

Správná odpověď:Cardiff

What is the capital city of Wales? — Cardiff

Správná odpověď:Belfast

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? — Belfast

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

The Republic of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. — False

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

The Channel Islands are part of the United Kingdom. — False

Správná odpověď:Spravují je jejich vlastní vlády

The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are Crown dependencies. How are they governed? — They have their own governments

Správná odpověď:Falklandy

Which of these is a British overseas territory? — The Falkland Islands

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

British overseas territories, such as St Helena, are part of the United Kingdom. — False

Správná odpověď:Ve Westminsteru v Londýně

Where does the UK Parliament sit? — Westminster, in London

Správná odpověď:Anglie

Which country of the UK does NOT have its own devolved parliament or assembly? — England

Správná odpověď:Pravda

The Union Flag is often called the Union Jack. — True

Správná odpověď:Tři

How many crosses are combined in the Union Flag? — Three

Správná odpověď:Anglii

On the Union Flag, the red cross on a white background is the cross of St George. Which country does it represent? — England

Správná odpověď:Šikmý bílý kříž na modrém pozadí

What does the cross of St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, look like? — A diagonal white cross on a blue background

Správná odpověď:Irsko

The diagonal red cross on a white background is the cross of St Patrick. Which country does it represent on the Union Flag? — Ireland

Správná odpověď:Wales byl již spojen s Anglií, když byla v roce 1606 vytvořena první Union Flag

Why is Wales not shown on the Union Flag? — Wales was already united with England when the first Union Flag was made in 1606

Správná odpověď:1801

In which year was the cross of St Patrick added to the Union Flag, when Ireland was united with Great Britain? — 1801

Správná odpověď:Červený drak na bílo-zeleném pozadí

What is shown on the national flag of Wales? — A red dragon on a white and green background

Správná odpověď:1. března

On which date is St David's Day, the national day of Wales? — 1 March

Správná odpověď:Bodlák

Which plant is a national symbol of Scotland? — The thistle

Správná odpověď:23. dubna

On which date is St George's Day, the national day of England? — 23 April

Správná odpověď:Pěšky po souši, která spojovala Británii s kontinentem

For much of the Stone Age, how could people travel from mainland Europe to Britain? — By walking across land that joined Britain to the continent

Správná odpověď:Zemědělství

About 6,000 years ago, newcomers brought a new way of life to Britain. What was it? — Farming

Správná odpověď:Wiltshire

In which English county is Stonehenge? — Wiltshire

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? Stonehenge was built by the Romans. — False

Správná odpověď:Na Orknejích, u severního pobřeží Skotska

Skara Brae, the best-preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, is found where? — On Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland

Správná odpověď:Kruhových mohyl

In the Bronze Age, many people buried their dead in what kind of tomb? — Round barrows

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? People in Bronze Age Britain lived in roundhouses. — True

Správná odpověď:Hradiště z doby železné

Maiden Castle in Dorset is a famous example of what? — An Iron Age hill fort

Správná odpověď:Keltskými jazyky, příbuznými dnešní velštině

What kind of languages did people in Iron Age Britain speak? — Celtic languages, related to modern Welsh

Správná odpověď:V době železné

In which period were the first coins made in Britain? — The Iron Age

Správná odpověď:Nebyla úspěšná a Británie tehdy nebyla dobyta

What was the result of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55 BC? — It did not succeed, and Britain was not conquered at that time

Správná odpověď:Claudius

In AD 43 the Romans invaded Britain again, and this time they stayed. Which emperor was behind this invasion? — Claudius

Správná odpověď:Královna kmene Icenů, která bojovala proti Římanům

Who was Boudicca? — A queen of the Iceni who fought against the Romans

Správná odpověď:U Westminsterského mostu v Londýně

Where in the UK can you see a well-known statue of Boudicca? — At the end of Westminster Bridge in London

Správná odpověď:Aby se ubránili Piktům žijícím na severu

Why did the Romans build Hadrian's Wall? — To keep out the Picts living in the north

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — True

Správná odpověď:Síť silnic a veřejných budov a právní systém

Which of these did the Romans leave behind in Britain? — A network of roads and public buildings, and a system of law

Správná odpověď:Jutové, Angové a Sasové

After the Romans left in AD 410, which peoples from northern Europe invaded and settled in Britain? — The Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? The Anglo-Saxons conquered the whole of Britain, including the mountains of Wales and Scotland. — False

Správná odpověď:Lodní hrob anglosaského krále s pokladem a zbrojí

What was discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk? — The ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king, with treasure and armour

Správná odpověď:Na ostrově Iona u západního pobřeží Skotska

Where did St Columba found a monastery that helped spread Christianity in the north? — On the island of Iona, off Scotland's west coast

Správná odpověď:Svatý Augustin

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? — St Augustine

Správná odpověď:Z Dánska a Norska

Where did the Vikings who came to Britain originally come from? — Denmark and Norway

Správná odpověď:Oblast na severu a východě Anglie, kde se usadilo mnoho Vikingů

What was the Danelaw? — An area in the north and east of England where many Vikings settled

Správná odpověď:Vikingské útoky

In the 9th century, peoples in the north of Britain united under Kenneth MacAlpin. Which threat encouraged them to unite? — Viking attacks

Správná odpověď:Vilém, vévoda normandský, z Francie

Who defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066? — William, Duke of Normandy, from France

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: the Norman Conquest of 1066 is seen as the last successful foreign invasion of England. — True

Správná odpověď:Dlouhá výšivka s příběhem normanského dobytí a bitvy u Hastings

What is the Bayeux Tapestry? — A long embroidery that tells the story of the Norman Conquest and Hastings

Správná odpověď:Aby zaznamenal města a vesnice Anglie, kdo vlastní půdu a jaká zvířata mají

Why did William the Conqueror have the Domesday Book made? — To record the towns and villages of England, who owned the land and what animals they had

Správná odpověď:Eduard I.

Which English king brought Wales under the English Crown with the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284? — Edward I

Správná odpověď:Conwy a Caernarfon

Which castles were built in Wales in the Middle Ages to keep English control there? — Conwy and Caernarfon

Správná odpověď:Skotové pod vedením Roberta Bruce porazili Angličany

What happened at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? — The Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: by the end of the Middle Ages, the English had conquered Scotland. — False

Správná odpověď:Pale, kolem Dublinu

By about 1200, the English ruled only part of Ireland. What was this area called? — The Pale, around Dublin

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: the Hundred Years War between England and France lasted exactly 100 years. — False

Správná odpověď:Jindřich V.

Which English king won the Battle of Agincourt against the French in 1415? — Henry V

Správná odpověď:Asi jedna třetina

The Black Death reached Britain in 1348. About how much of England's population died? — About one third

Správná odpověď:Na práci na půdě zbylo méně lidí, a tak začali rolníci žádat vyšší mzdy

Which of these was a result of the Black Death? — There were fewer people to work the land, so peasants began to ask for higher wages

Správná odpověď:Magna Carta

In 1215 a group of noblemen forced King John to accept a charter of rights. What is this charter called? — The Magna Carta

Správná odpověď:Vyjádřila myšlenku, že i král musí ctít zákon

What was the main importance of the Magna Carta? — It set out the idea that even the king must obey the law

Správná odpověď:Rytíři, obvykle menší vlastníci půdy, a bohatší obyvatelé měst

In medieval England, who sat in the House of Commons? — Knights, who were usually smaller landowners, and richer townspeople

Správná odpověď:Lordi, obyčejní lidé a duchovenstvo

In the Middle Ages, the Scottish Parliament had three Houses, called Estates. Which groups were they? — The lords, the commons and the clergy

Správná odpověď:Dodržováním dřívějších rozhodnutí (precedentů) a tradice

How did English judges develop 'common law' in the Middle Ages? — By following earlier decisions (precedent) and tradition

Správná odpověď:Normanskou francouzštinou

After the Norman Conquest, which language did the king and his noblemen speak? — Norman French

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: by about 1400, official documents in England were being written in English, and English had become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament. — True

Správná odpověď:O skupině poutníků putujících do Canterbury, kteří si navzájem vyprávějí příběhy

What is Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' about? — A group of pilgrims travelling to Canterbury who tell each other stories

Správná odpověď:Tiskl knihy na tiskařském lisu

What was William Caxton the first person in England to do? — Print books using a printing press

Správná odpověď:Rodu Lancasterů (House of Lancaster) a rodu Yorků (House of York)

The Wars of the Roses began in 1455. Supporters of which two families fought in them? — The House of Lancaster and the House of York

Správná odpověď:Král Richard III. byl zabit a Jindřich Tudor se stal králem Jindřichem VII.

What happened at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485? — King Richard III was killed and Henry Tudor became King Henry VII

Správná odpověď:Červená růže s bílou růží uvnitř, spojující oba rody

Henry VII married Elizabeth of York to bring the two rival families together. What became the symbol of the new House of Tudor? — A red rose with a white rose inside it, joining both houses

Správná odpověď:Bitva u Bosworthu

Henry VII, the first Tudor king, won the crown by defeating Richard III at which battle in 1485? — The Battle of Bosworth Field

Správná odpověď:Protože mu papež nechtěl dovolit ukončit první manželství

Why did Henry VIII break away from the Church of Rome? — Because the Pope would not allow him to end his first marriage

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

When Henry VIII set up the Church of England, the Pope remained its head. — False

Správná odpověď:Anna Boleynová

Which of Henry VIII's wives was the mother of Elizabeth I? — Anne Boleyn

Správná odpověď:Jana Seymourová

Which of Henry VIII's wives gave birth to his son Edward and died soon afterwards? — Jane Seymour

Správná odpověď:Pravda

Catherine Parr, the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII, outlived him. — True

Správná odpověď:Byl zákonem formálně sjednocen s Anglií a velšští poslanci začali zasedat v parlamentu

What happened to Wales during the reign of Henry VIII? — It was formally united with England by law, and Welsh MPs began to sit in Parliament

Správná odpověď:Hnutí v Evropě proti autoritě papeže a proti katolickým myšlenkám a praktikám

What was the Reformation? — A movement in Europe against the Pope's authority and Catholic ideas and practices

Správná odpověď:Kniha společných modliteb (Book of Common Prayer)

Which book, first written during the reign of Edward VI, set out church services in English and is still used in some churches today? — The Book of Common Prayer

Správná odpověď:Jako zbožná katolička, která pronásledovala protestanty

How is Mary I, Henry VIII's elder daughter, mainly remembered? — As a devout Catholic who persecuted Protestants

Správná odpověď:Znovu zavedla anglikánskou církev jako oficiální církev země

What did Elizabeth I do about religion when she became queen? — She re-established the Church of England as the country's official church

Správná odpověď:1588

In which year did England defeat the Spanish Armada, a large fleet of ships sent to invade the country? — 1588

Správná odpověď:Pravda

Elizabeth I never married and had no children. — True

Správná odpověď:Alžběta I. ji věznila řadu let a později ji nechala popravit za spiknutí

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after she fled from Scotland to England? — Elizabeth I kept her prisoner for years, and later had her executed for plotting

Správná odpověď:Protestantská skotská církev (Church of Scotland) s presbyteriánským uspořádáním

What kind of church was established in Scotland after its Parliament broke with the Pope in 1560? — A Protestant Church of Scotland with a Presbyterian structure

Správná odpověď:Romeo a Julie

Which of these works was written by William Shakespeare? — Romeo and Juliet

Správná odpověď:Jakub VI. Skotský, který se stal Jakubem I. Anglickým

Who became King of England after Elizabeth I died in 1603? — James VI of Scotland, who became James I of England

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

When James VI of Scotland also became King of England in 1603, England and Scotland became a single country with one parliament. — False

Správná odpověď:Nový anglický překlad Bible, známý jako Bible krále Jakuba (King James Bible)

Which important book was published in 1611, during the reign of James I? — A new English translation of the Bible, the King James Bible

Správná odpověď:Půda na severu Irska byla odebrána katolickým vlastníkům a předána protestantským osadníkům

What was the 'plantation' of Ulster in the early 1600s? — Land in the north of Ireland was taken from Catholic landowners and given to Protestant settlers

Správná odpověď:Krále vybral Bůh a nemusel se zodpovídat parlamentu

Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings'. What does this idea mean? — The king was chosen by God and did not have to answer to Parliament

Správná odpověď:Kavalíři (Cavaliers)

In the Civil War that began in 1642, what were the supporters of King Charles I called? — Cavaliers

Správná odpověď:Společenství (Commonwealth)

After Charles I was executed in 1649, England became a republic. What was it called? — The Commonwealth

Správná odpověď:Lord protektor

What title did Oliver Cromwell take as leader of the republic after the Civil War? — Lord Protector

Správná odpověď:Karel II. byl pozván zpět z exilu a monarchie byla obnovena

What happened in 1660, in the event known as the Restoration? — Charles II was invited back from exile and the monarchy was restored

Správná odpověď:Pravda

In 1665, a major outbreak of plague in London killed thousands of people. — True

Správná odpověď:Sir Christopher Wren

After the Great Fire of London in 1666, who designed the new St Paul's Cathedral? — Sir Christopher Wren

Správná odpověď:Že vězněný musí být předveden před soud, aby nikdo nebyl držen protiprávně

What did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 guarantee? — That a person held prisoner must be brought before a court, so no one is held unlawfully

Správná odpověď:Protože v Anglii nedošlo k žádným bojům, když Vilém Oranžský nahradil Jakuba II.

Why is the change of monarch in 1688 called the 'Glorious Revolution'? — Because there was no fighting in England when William of Orange replaced James II

Správná odpověď:Potvrdila práva parlamentu a meze moci panovníka

What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 do? — It confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the monarch's power

Správná odpověď:Anglii (včetně Walesu) a Skotsko

The Act of Union of 1707 created the Kingdom of Great Britain. Which two kingdoms did it join together? — England (including Wales) and Scotland

Správná odpověď:Vlastní právní a vzdělávací systém

Which of these did Scotland keep after the Act of Union of 1707? — Its own legal and education systems

Správná odpověď:1801

In which year did Ireland become part of the United Kingdom under an Act of Union? — 1801

Správná odpověď:Sir Robert Walpole

Who is generally thought of as Britain's first Prime Minister? — Sir Robert Walpole

Správná odpověď:Charles Edward Stuart, známý jako Bonnie Prince Charlie

Who led the Jacobite rising that began in Scotland in 1745? — Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie

Správná odpověď:Culloden

At which battle were the Jacobites finally defeated in 1746? — Culloden

Správná odpověď:Majitelé půdy vyháněli mnoho drobných farmářů z jejich země, aby uvolnili místo ovcím a dobytku

What happened during the Highland Clearances? — Landlords removed many small farmers from their land to make room for sheep and cattle

Správná odpověď:Adam Smith

Which thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment is best known for his ideas about economics? — Adam Smith

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale. — True

Správná odpověď:Vývojem strojů a továren, které předly bavlnu mnohem efektivněji

Richard Arkwright is remembered for which achievement of the Industrial Revolution? — Developing machines and mills that spun cotton much more efficiently

Správná odpověď:Hromadnou výrobu oceli

What did the process developed by Henry Bessemer make possible? — The mass production of steel

Správná odpověď:K přepravě surovin a zboží mezi továrnami, městy a přístavy

Why were many canals built in Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries? — To carry raw materials and goods between factories, towns and ports

Správná odpověď:Železnice

Which new form of transport, powered by steam, spread quickly across Britain in the 1830s and 1840s? — The railways

Správná odpověď:Isambard Kingdom Brunel, viktoriánský inženýr

Which engineer designed the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol? — Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Victorian engineer

Správná odpověď:William Wilberforce

Which Member of Parliament led the campaign in Parliament to end the slave trade? — William Wilberforce

Správná odpověď:Zakázal obchod s otroky na britských lodích nebo z britských přístavů

What did the law passed by Parliament in 1807 do? — It made it illegal to trade slaves on British ships or from British ports

Správná odpověď:1833

In which year did an Act of Parliament abolish slavery throughout the British Empire? — 1833

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? The first organised groups against slavery in Britain were set up by Quakers. — True

Správná odpověď:Protestovali proti daním stanoveným parlamentem, v němž neměli zástupce

Why did many British colonists in North America rebel against Britain in the 1770s? — They objected to taxes set by a Parliament in which they had no representatives

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Britain recognised the independence of the American colonies in 1783. — True

Správná odpověď:Bitva u Trafalgaru

Which sea battle of 1805 is remembered for Admiral Nelson's victory and his death? — The Battle of Trafalgar

Správná odpověď:Vévoda z Wellingtonu

Who commanded the army that defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815? — The Duke of Wellington

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Nelson's ship, HMS Victory, can still be visited in Portsmouth. — True

Správná odpověď:18

How old was Victoria when she became queen in 1837? — 18

Správná odpověď:Asi 400 milionů

By around 1900, roughly how many people lived in the British Empire? — About 400 million

Správná odpověď:Péčí o raněné vojáky v krymské válce a založením moderního ošetřovatelství

Florence Nightingale is best known for which of these? — Caring for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War and founding modern nursing

Správná odpověď:Neúroda brambor kvůli rostlinné chorobě

What caused the famine in Ireland in the mid-1840s? — The potato crop failed because of a plant disease

Správná odpověď:Zvýšil počet voličů a dal městům více křesel v parlamentu

What did the Reform Act of 1832 do? — It increased the number of voters and gave more seats to towns and cities

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Before 1870, the money a married woman earned automatically belonged to her husband. — True

Správná odpověď:Vedením kampaně za volební právo žen

Emmeline Pankhurst is best known for which of these? — Leading the campaign for women's right to vote

Správná odpověď:1916

In which year did the Battle of the Somme begin? — 1916

Správná odpověď:11. listopadu 1918

When did the fighting in the First World War end? — 11 November 1918

Správná odpověď:Rakousko-Uhersko, které bojovalo na straně Německa

Which of these countries fought against Britain in the First World War? — Austria-Hungary, which fought on Germany's side

Správná odpověď:Šest hrabství na severu, která se stala Severním Irskem

In the early 1920s Ireland was divided into two parts. Which part stayed in the United Kingdom? — Six counties in the north, which became Northern Ireland

Správná odpověď:Stavba lodí

During the Depression of the 1930s, which kind of industry was hit especially hard in Britain? — Shipbuilding

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: in 1936 the BBC began the world's first regular television service. — True

Správná odpověď:Německá invaze do Polska

Which event led Britain to declare war on Germany in 1939? — Germany's invasion of Poland

Správná odpověď:Nevilla Chamberlaina

Whom did Winston Churchill replace as Prime Minister in 1940? — Neville Chamberlain

Správná odpověď:Z pláží severní Francie bylo zachráněno více než 300 000 vojáků

What happened at Dunkirk in 1940? — More than 300,000 soldiers were rescued from the beaches of northern France

Správná odpověď:Spitfire a Hurricane

Which RAF fighter planes are most closely linked with the Battle of Britain in 1940? — The Spitfire and the Hurricane

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: 'the Blitz' was the name given to the German bombing of London and other British cities in 1940 and 1941. — True

Správná odpověď:V Normandii

Where did the Allied D-Day landings take place on 6 June 1944? — Normandy

Správná odpověď:Labouristé vedení Clementem Attleem

Which party won the general election of 1945, just after the war in Europe ended? — Labour, led by Clement Attlee

Správná odpověď:Bída (squalor)

Which of these was one of the five 'giant evils' named in the Beveridge Report of 1942? — Squalor

Správná odpověď:Aneurin (Nye) Bevan

As Minister of Health after the war, who led the creation of the National Health Service? — Aneurin (Nye) Bevan

Správná odpověď:1948

In which year was the National Health Service set up? — 1948

Správná odpověď:Indie a Pákistán

Which countries gained independence from Britain in 1947? — India and Pakistan

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: the ship Empire Windrush, which arrived in 1948, brought people mainly from India. — False

Správná odpověď:Ugandu

In the early 1970s Britain took in about 28,000 people of Indian origin who had been forced to leave which country? — Uganda

Správná odpověď:Zákony o rozvodu a potratech byly v Anglii a Walesu zmírněny

Which of these changes happened in Britain in the late 1960s? — Laws on divorce and abortion were made less strict in England and Wales

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, was the first woman to hold that office in the UK. — True

Správná odpověď:Prodejem mnoha státních podniků soukromým vlastníkům

Which policy is Margaret Thatcher's government best known for? — Selling many state-owned industries to private owners

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: the UK was one of the countries that founded the European Economic Community in 1957. — False

Správná odpověď:1999

In which year were the first elections held to the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales? — 1999

Správná odpověď:K Severoirskému shromáždění se sdílením moci

What did the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 lead to? — A power-sharing Northern Ireland Assembly

Správná odpověď:Penicilin

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928? — Penicillin

Správná odpověď:Popisem teoretického stroje, který položil základy moderních počítačů

Alan Turing is best known for which achievement? — Describing a theoretical machine that laid the foundations of modern computers

Správná odpověď:World Wide Web

What did Sir Tim Berners-Lee invent? — The World Wide Web

Správná odpověď:Tryskového motoru

Sir Frank Whittle, an RAF officer, is remembered for developing which invention in the 1930s? — The jet engine

Správná odpověď:Televize

The Scottish engineer John Logie Baird is best known for his work on which invention? — The television

Správná odpověď:Panovník

Who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England? — The monarch

Správná odpověď:Presbyteriánská církev řízená kazateli a staršími

What kind of church is the Church of Scotland? — A Presbyterian church run by ministers and elders

Správná odpověď:Moderátor, který zastává tento post jeden rok

Who chairs the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland? — The Moderator, who holds the post for one year

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Wales and Northern Ireland each have an established church, in the same way that England has the Church of England. — False

Správná odpověď:1. března

St David is the patron saint of Wales. On which date is St David's Day? — 1 March

Správná odpověď:Severní Irsko, jako státní svátek každý rok

In which part of the UK is St Patrick's Day, 17 March, an official holiday? — Northern Ireland, as a bank holiday every year

Správná odpověď:Advent

What is the period of about four weeks before Christmas called? — Advent

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: Boxing Day, the day after Christmas Day, is a public holiday in the UK. — True

Správná odpověď:Vzkříšení Ježíše z mrtvých

What do Christians celebrate on Easter Sunday? — Jesus rising from the dead

Správná odpověď:Hinduisté a sikhové po dobu pěti dnů

Diwali, often called the festival of lights, is mainly celebrated by which groups? — Hindus and Sikhs, over five days

Správná odpověď:Chanuka

Which festival lasts eight days and involves lighting candles on a menorah? — Hanukkah

Správná odpověď:Konec ramadánu, měsíce půstu

What does the festival of Eid al-Fitr mark? — The end of Ramadan, a month of fasting

Správná odpověď:Založení sikhské komunity zvané Khálsa

Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival. What does it celebrate? — The founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa

Správná odpověď:2. ledna

In Scotland, New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay. Which day is a public holiday in Scotland but not in the rest of the UK? — 2 January

Správná odpověď:Posílají přání či dárky někomu, koho milují, někdy bez podpisu

What do people traditionally do on Valentine's Day, 14 February? — Send cards or gifts to someone they love, sometimes unsigned

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: on April Fool's Day, 1 April, people traditionally play jokes on each other only until midday. — True

Správná odpověď:V neděli tři týdny před Velikonocemi

When is Mothering Sunday in the UK? — The Sunday three weeks before Easter

Správná odpověď:Začátek zimy

Halloween, on 31 October, has its roots in an ancient pagan festival. What did that festival mark? — The beginning of winter

Správná odpověď:Aby si připomněli nezdařený plán vyhodit parlament do povětří v roce 1605

Why do many people in the UK set off fireworks on 5 November? — To remember a failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605

Správná odpověď:Lidé drží dvě minuty ticha

What happens at 11 am on Remembrance Day, 11 November? — People keep a two-minute silence

Správná odpověď:Austrálie

In cricket, the Ashes is a series of Test matches between England and which country? — Australia

Správná odpověď:Mistrovství světa 1966

Bobby Moore captained the England football team to victory in which competition? — The 1966 World Cup

Správná odpověď:Francie

Rugby's Six Nations Championship is played between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and which other country? — France

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

Is this statement true or false? The Grand National horse race takes place at Ascot in Berkshire. — False

Správná odpověď:St Andrews

Which town in Scotland is known as the home of golf? — St Andrews

Správná odpověď:Je jediný, který se hraje na trávě

What makes Wimbledon different from the other Grand Slam tennis tournaments? — It is the only one played on grass

Správná odpověď:Automobilové závody ve Formuli 1

Jackie Stewart, a Scottish sportsman, won three world championships in which sport? — Motor racing, in Formula 1

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

Is this statement true or false? In the UK, people can only ski on artificial dry slopes. — False

Správná odpověď:1908, 1948 a 2012

In which years has the UK hosted the Olympic Games? — 1908, 1948 and 2012

Správná odpověď:Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

The Paralympic Games grew out of sport for patients with spinal injuries at a hospital in which place? — Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

Správná odpověď:Uběhl jednu míli za méně než čtyři minuty

In 1954 Roger Bannister became the first person to do what? — Run a mile in under four minutes

Správná odpověď:Tance na ledě

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won Olympic gold medals in 1984 in which sport? — Ice dancing

Správná odpověď:Veslování

Steve Redgrave won gold medals at five Olympic Games in a row. In which sport? — Rowing

Správná odpověď:Na 800 metrů a 1 500 metrů

At the 2004 Olympic Games, Kelly Holmes won two gold medals. In which events? — The 800 metres and the 1,500 metres

Správná odpověď:Pravda

Is this statement true or false? Ellen MacArthur is famous for setting a world record for sailing alone around the world. — True

Správná odpověď:Cyklistika

Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins both won Olympic gold medals in which sport? — Cycling

Správná odpověď:Na paralympijských hrách

David Weir and Ellie Simmonds have both won gold medals at which sporting event? — The Paralympic Games

Správná odpověď:Na 5 000 metrů a 10 000 metrů

At the London 2012 Olympics, Mo Farah won gold medals in which events? — The 5,000 metres and the 10,000 metres

Správná odpověď:V sedmiboji

Jessica Ennis won a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics in which event? — The heptathlon

Správná odpověď:US Open

In 2012 Andy Murray became the first British man since 1936 to win a Grand Slam singles title. Which tournament did he win? — The US Open

Správná odpověď:Georg Friedrich Händel, který napsal Mesiáše

Which composer was born in Germany, made his home in Britain and wrote the Water Music for King George I? — George Frederick Handel, who wrote Messiah

Správná odpověď:Edward Elgar

Which composer wrote the music that is sung as 'Land of Hope and Glory' at the Last Night of the Proms? — Edward Elgar

Správná odpověď:Planety

What is Gustav Holst's best-known work? — The Planets

Správná odpověď:Aldeburgh

The composer Benjamin Britten helped to found a music festival in which town? — Aldeburgh

Správná odpověď:Piráti z Penzance, viktoriánské jevištní dílo z roku 1879

Which of these is a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan? — The Pirates of Penzance, a Victorian stage work from 1879

Správná odpověď:Fantom opery, muzikál poprvé uvedený roku 1986

Which of these musicals was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber? — The Phantom of the Opera, a musical first staged in 1986

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: the Laurence Olivier Awards are given each year for the best British films. — False

Správná odpověď:Portréty, často s venkovským nebo zahradním pozadím

Thomas Gainsborough, an 18th-century painter, is best known for what kind of work? — Portraits, often with a country or garden background

Správná odpověď:John Constable

Who painted The Hay Wain, a famous picture of the countryside on the border of Suffolk and Essex? — John Constable

Správná odpověď:Současné umění

The Turner Prize, set up in 1984, is an award for what? — Contemporary art

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: Henry Moore was a sculptor known for large, semi-abstract figures in bronze and stone. — True

Správná odpověď:Pop-artu

In the 1960s David Hockney became an important figure in which art movement? — Pop art

Správná odpověď:Sir Christopher Wren

Which architect designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London in 1666? — Sir Christopher Wren

Správná odpověď:Tím, že navrhoval i interiéry svých budov, nejen vnější podobu

Robert Adam, an 18th-century Scottish architect, was known for what? — Designing the interiors of his buildings as well as the outside

Správná odpověď:Cenotaph

Sir Edwin Lutyens designed which war memorial in Whitehall, London? — The Cenotaph

Správná odpověď:Nábytek

Thomas Chippendale was an 18th-century designer of what? — Furniture

Správná odpověď:Pýcha a předsudek

Which of these novels was written by Jane Austen? — Pride and Prejudice

Správná odpověď:Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist and Great Expectations were written by which author? — Charles Dickens

Správná odpověď:Sherlocka Holmese

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created which famous fictional character? — Sherlock Holmes

Správná odpověď:Pán prstenů

Which novel was voted the country's best-loved book in the BBC's national 'Big Read' poll in 2003? — The Lord of the Rings

Správná odpověď:Robert Burns

Which poet wrote the words of 'Auld Lang Syne', sung in many countries at New Year? — Robert Burns

Správná odpověď:Lake District

The poet William Wordsworth was inspired by the landscape of which area, now England's largest national park? — The Lake District

Správná odpověď:První světová válka

What is the main subject of Wilfred Owen's best-known poems? — The First World War

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Dylan Thomas, who wrote Under Milk Wood, was a Scottish poet. — False

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: Charlie Chaplin, the star of many silent comedy films made in Hollywood, was born in Britain. — True

Správná odpověď:Ceny za film a televizi

What are the BAFTAs? — Awards for film and television

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: the National Trust, founded in 1895, is a charity that works to protect historic buildings, coastline and countryside. — True

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: Big Ben is the official name of the clock tower at the Houses of Parliament. — False

Správná odpověď:Cornwall

The Eden Project, with huge greenhouses holding plants from all over the world, is in which county? — Cornwall

Správná odpověď:Z lávy při sopečném výbuchu před miliony let

The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is made of thousands of stone columns. How were they formed? — By lava from a volcanic eruption millions of years ago

Správná odpověď:Loch Lomond

Which is the largest stretch of fresh water in mainland Britain by surface area? — Loch Lomond

Správná odpověď:Na oslavu milénia

Why was the London Eye first built? — To celebrate the millennium

Správná odpověď:Korunovační klenoty

Which famous items are kept and shown to visitors at the Tower of London? — The Crown Jewels

Správná odpověď:Severní Wales

In which part of the UK is the Snowdonia (Eryri) national park? — North Wales

Správná odpověď:Na skále vyhaslé sopky

Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city's skyline, stands on what? — The rock of an extinct volcano

Správná odpověď:Není sepsána v jednom dokumentu, ale vychází ze zákonů, zvyklostí a soudních rozhodnutí.

Which statement best describes the UK constitution? — It is not written in one document but comes from laws, conventions and court decisions.

Správná odpověď:Zvolená vláda, která odpovídá parlamentu

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. Who decides government policy? — The elected government, which answers to Parliament

Správná odpověď:Hlavní plány vlády a navrhované zákony na dané zasedací období

At the start of each new session of Parliament, the monarch reads a speech. What does this speech set out? — The government's main plans and proposed laws for the session

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? The monarch has the right to be consulted by the Prime Minister, and to encourage and warn them, but government decisions are made by ministers. — True

Správná odpověď:Musí získat královský souhlas (Royal Assent).

A bill has been passed by both Houses of Parliament. What must happen before it becomes law? — It must receive Royal Assent from the monarch.

Správná odpověď:650

How many Members of Parliament (MPs) sit in the House of Commons, one for each constituency? — 650

Správná odpověď:Vyhrává kandidát s nejvíce hlasy v obvodu, i když nezískal víc než polovinu.

How is an MP elected in a general election? — The candidate with the most votes in the constituency wins, even without more than half of them.

Správná odpověď:V tomto obvodu se konají doplňovací volby.

What normally happens when an MP dies or resigns? — A by-election is held in that constituency.

Správná odpověď:Pět let

What is the longest a Parliament can last before a general election must be held? — Five years

Správná odpověď:Dbát na to, aby poslanci jejich strany byli přítomni a hlasovali tak, jak strana chce

What is the main job of party whips in Parliament? — To make sure their party's MPs attend and vote as the party wants

Správná odpověď:Jsou doživotně jmenováni panovníkem na radu premiéra.

How do most members of the House of Lords get their seats today? — They are appointed for life by the monarch, on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? The House of Lords can permanently block any law passed by the House of Commons. — False

Správná odpověď:Poslanci volí předsedu tajným hlasováním.

How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? — MPs elect the Speaker in a secret ballot.

Správná odpověď:Předseda strany, která získá nejvíce mandátů v Dolní sněmovně

After a general election, who usually becomes Prime Minister? — The leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons

Správná odpověď:Downing Street 10

What is the Prime Minister's official home and office in London? — 10 Downing Street

Správná odpověď:Předseda vlády

Who chooses the ministers who make up the cabinet? — The Prime Minister

Správná odpověď:Ministr financí (Chancellor of the Exchequer), který řídí státní pokladnu (Treasury)

Which cabinet minister is responsible for the economy? — The Chancellor of the Exchequer, who runs the Treasury

Správná odpověď:Vysocí členové hlavní opoziční strany, každý sleduje jeden vládní resort

What is the shadow cabinet? — Senior members of the main opposition party, each following a government department

Správná odpověď:Jednou týdně

When Parliament is sitting, how often does the Prime Minister answer questions from MPs at Prime Minister's Questions? — Once a week

Správná odpověď:Jsou politicky neutrální a provádějí politiku jakékoli strany, která je ve vládě.

Which statement about civil servants is correct? — They are politically neutral and carry out the policies of whichever party is in government.

Správná odpověď:Council tax

Which of these is a local tax that helps to pay for council services? — Council tax

Správná odpověď:Obrana

Which policy area is decided by the UK Parliament for the whole of the UK, rather than by the devolved parliaments and assembly? — Defence

Správná odpověď:Edinburgh

In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet? — Edinburgh

Správná odpověď:Cardiff

In which city does the Senedd (the Welsh Parliament) meet? — Cardiff

Správná odpověď:Velkopáteční dohoda z roku 1998

Which agreement led to the creation of the Northern Ireland Assembly? — The Good Friday Agreement of 1998

Správná odpověď:16

What is the minimum age for voting in elections to the Scottish Parliament? — 16

Správná odpověď:Britští občané, irští občané a oprávnění občané Commonwealthu

Which group of people living in the UK can vote in UK general elections, if they meet the other conditions? — British citizens, Irish citizens and eligible Commonwealth citizens

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? To vote in UK elections, your name must be on the electoral register. — True

Správná odpověď:Činný příslušník ozbrojených sil

Which of these people cannot stand for election as an MP while they are still in that job? — A serving member of the armed forces

Správná odpověď:Dostávají bezplatné stranické politické vysílání, ale reklamní čas kupovat nesmějí.

How do political parties appear on UK television to explain their views? — They get free party political broadcasts but cannot buy advertising time.

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? Television and radio broadcasters in the UK must give balanced coverage of the different political parties. — True

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false? The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire. — True

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false? The Council of Europe is part of the European Union and makes EU laws. — False

Správná odpověď:Pět

The UK is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. How many permanent members does the Security Council have? — Five

Správná odpověď:Spojenectví evropských a severoamerických zemí, které se dohodly, že se budou navzájem bránit

What is NATO? — An alliance of European and North American countries that agree to defend each other

Správná odpověď:Spor s pronajímatelem o opravy ve vašem bytě

Which of these would usually be dealt with under civil law rather than criminal law? — A disagreement with your landlord about repairs to your flat

Správná odpověď:Kouřit cigaretu uvnitř hospody nebo restaurace

Which of these is against the law in the UK? — Smoking a cigarette inside a pub or restaurant

Správná odpověď:Chránit životy a majetek a předcházet trestné činnosti a odhalovat ji

Which of these is one of the main jobs of the police in the UK? — Protecting life and property and preventing and detecting crime

Správná odpověď:Pomáhají policistům, například hlídkují v ulicích a pomáhají při velkých akcích

What do police community support officers (PCSOs) do? — They support police officers, for example by patrolling the streets and helping at large events

Správná odpověď:Obrátit se na příslušnou policejní správu, například napsat jejímu hlavnímu konstáblovi (chief constable)

If you believe a police officer has treated you unfairly, what is a proper way to complain? — Contact the police force concerned, for example by writing to its chief constable

Správná odpověď:Oznámit to policii, například přes protiteroristickou horkou linku

What should you do if you think someone may be planning a terrorist attack? — Report it to the police, for example through the anti-terrorist hotline

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: in England and Wales, magistrates are usually paid judges who must have legal qualifications. — False

Správná odpověď:Soud smírčích soudců (Justice of the Peace Court)

In Scotland, which court deals with most minor criminal cases? — The Justice of the Peace Court

Správná odpověď:U korunního soudu (Crown Court)

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are serious criminal cases, such as murder, tried? — In the Crown Court

Správná odpověď:15

How many people sit on a jury in a criminal trial in Scotland? — 15

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: in a criminal trial with a jury, the jury decides what sentence the guilty person will receive. — False

Správná odpověď:10 až 17

In England and Wales, youth courts hear cases against young people of which ages? — 10 to 17

Správná odpověď:Skotsko

Which part of the UK uses a Children's Hearings System to deal with most children and young people who have committed offences? — Scotland

Správná odpověď:Je to neformální způsob řešení menších peněžních sporů, aniž byste potřebovali právníka

What is true of the small claims procedure? — It is an informal way to settle smaller money disputes without needing a lawyer

Správná odpověď:Okresní soud (County Court)

In England and Wales, which court deals with most civil disputes, such as unpaid debts or broken contracts? — The County Court

Správná odpověď:Poradna Citizens Advice

Where can you get free advice and find out about local solicitors and the kinds of law they deal with? — Citizens Advice

Správná odpověď:1950

In which year was the European Convention on Human Rights signed, with the UK among the first countries to sign it? — 1950

Správná odpověď:Právo na spravedlivý proces

Which of these is a right protected by the European Convention on Human Rights? — The right to a fair trial

Správná odpověď:Jeho náboženství nebo přesvědčení

In England, Scotland and Wales, the Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to treat someone less favourably at work because of which of these? — Their religion or belief

Správná odpověď:Pravda

True or false: in the UK, forcing your husband or wife to have sex is a crime, even within marriage. — True

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

True or false: female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal in the UK, but it is legal to take a girl abroad to have it done. — False

Správná odpověď:Je trestným činem někoho nutit, aby se proti své vůli oženil nebo vdala

What is true about forced marriage in the UK? — It is a crime to force someone to marry against their will

Správná odpověď:Zaměstnavatel ji strhne z platu dříve, než ho dostanou, systémem Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

How do most employees in the UK pay income tax? — Their employer takes it from their pay before they get it, through PAYE (Pay As You Earn)

Správná odpověď:Pomáhají vám získat nárok na státní důchod a některé další dávky

Why is it important to pay National Insurance contributions? — They help you qualify for the State Pension and some other benefits

Správná odpověď:Být pojištěn pro řízení tohoto auta

Which of these is a legal requirement for anyone driving a car on public roads in the UK? — Being insured to drive the car

Správná odpověď:Respektovat práva druhých lidí, včetně jejich práva mít vlastní názory

Which of these is one of the shared responsibilities that people living in the UK are expected to accept? — Respecting other people's rights, including their right to their own opinions

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

Voting in UK elections is compulsory for every adult citizen. — False

Správná odpověď:Představit se jim, když je potkáte

You have just moved into a new home. What is a good way to start a friendly relationship with your neighbours? — Introduce yourself when you see them

Správná odpověď:Vynést odpad a tříděný odpad ve správný den svozu

Your council collects household rubbish and recycling on set days. What should you do? — Put your rubbish and recycling out on the correct collection day

Správná odpověď:Rozhodnutí pracovat pro dobrou věc bez nároku na odměnu

What is volunteering? — Choosing to work for a good cause without being paid

Správná odpověď:Může vám dát zkušenosti a dovednosti, které pomáhají při hledání práce

Apart from helping other people, how can volunteering benefit the volunteer? — It can give you experience and skills that help when looking for work

Správná odpověď:Pořádají akce a získávají peníze pro školu

What do parent-teacher associations (PTAs) often do in schools? — Organise events and raise money for the school

Správná odpověď:Určovat strategické směřování školy a sledovat, jak si vede

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which of these is a role of school governors? — Setting the school's strategic direction and checking how well it is doing

Správná odpověď:Rodiče a další členové místní komunity

In England, who can apply to become a school governor? — Parents and other members of the local community

Správná odpověď:Chození od dveří ke dveřím a žádání lidí o podporu strany nebo kandidáta

What is 'canvassing' during an election campaign? — Going from door to door to ask people to support a party or candidate

Správná odpověď:Nemocnice používají darovanou krev k léčbě pacientů, například po nehodách nebo při operacích

Why does the NHS need people to give blood regularly? — Hospitals use donated blood to treat patients, for example after accidents or in operations

Správná odpověď:Zaregistrovat své rozhodnutí v registru dárců orgánů NHS a říct to rodině

You would like your organs to help other people after your death. What is a sensible step to take? — Register your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register and tell your family

Správná odpověď:Pravda

Dropping litter in the street is a criminal offence, and you can be fined for it. — True

Správná odpověď:Recyklovat co nejvíce domácího odpadu

Which of these is a good way to help protect the environment at home? — Recycling as much of your household waste as you can

Správná odpověď:Podporuje místní podniky a snižuje znečištění, protože zboží putuje kratší vzdálenosti

How can shopping locally help your community and the environment? — It supports local businesses and cuts pollution because goods travel shorter distances

Správná odpověď:od 7:00 do 22:00

On the day of a general election, polling stations are usually open during which hours? — 7am to 10pm

Správná odpověď:Vybírají se náhodně ze seznamu voličů

How are people chosen to do jury service? — They are picked at random from the electoral register

Správná odpověď:Nepravda

If you are called for jury service, you can usually refuse without giving any reason. — False

Správná odpověď:Ujistit se, že jste zapsáni v seznamu voličů

What must you do before you can vote in a UK election? — Make sure your name is on the electoral register

Správná odpověď:O hlasování poštou

You will be away on the day of an election and cannot get to your polling station. What can you apply for so that you can still vote? — A postal vote

Správná odpověď:Platit daně, které dluží

Správná odpověď:Jednat s druhými lidmi spravedlivě

Which TWO of these are responsibilities expected of people who live in the UK? — Paying the taxes they owe · Treating other people fairly

Správná odpověď:Zapojení do života komunity

Správná odpověď:Demokracie

Which TWO of these are among the fundamental principles of British life? — Taking part in community life · Democracy

Správná odpověď:Svobodu vyznávat náboženství podle vlastního výběru

Správná odpověď:Ochranu zákonem před nespravedlivou diskriminací

Which TWO of these can people who live in the UK expect? — Freedom to follow the religion of their choice · Protection by law from unfair discrimination

Správná odpověď:Vstoupit do sdružení obyvatel

Správná odpověď:Pomáhat v místní charitě nebo komunitní skupině

Which TWO of these are good ways to take part in community life? — Joining a residents' association · Helping at a local charity or community group

Správná odpověď:Volit ve volbách

Správná odpověď:Napsat svému poslanci (MP) o místním problému

Which TWO of these are ways of taking part in democracy in the UK? — Voting in elections · Writing to your MP about a local problem

Správná odpověď:Osobní svoboda

Správná odpověď:Tolerance vůči lidem s odlišnou vírou a přesvědčením

Which TWO of these are British values that new residents are expected to respect? — Individual liberty · Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Správná odpověď:Narcis

Správná odpověď:Pórek

Which TWO of these are national symbols of Wales? — The daffodil · The leek

Správná odpověď:Jersey

Správná odpověď:Ostrov Man

Which TWO of these places are Crown dependencies? — Jersey · The Isle of Man

Správná odpověď:Velšština

Správná odpověď:Skotská gaelština

Which TWO of these languages are spoken in parts of the UK, as well as English? — Welsh · Scottish Gaelic

Správná odpověď:17. března – svatý Patrik

Správná odpověď:30. listopadu – svatý Ondřej

Which TWO of these pairs of a date and a saint's day are correct? — 17 March - St Patrick · 30 November - St Andrew

Správná odpověď:Je součástí ostrova Irsko

Správná odpověď:Má pozemní hranici s Irskou republikou

Which TWO statements about Northern Ireland are correct? — It is part of the island of Ireland · It has a land border with the Republic of Ireland

Správná odpověď:Snowdon je nejvyšší hora Walesu

Správná odpověď:Ben Nevis je nejvyšší hora Spojeného království

Which TWO statements about the UK's mountains are correct? — Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales · Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK

Správná odpověď:Byl králem Wessexu

Správná odpověď:Bojoval proti Vikingům a dohodl s nimi hranici

Which TWO statements about Alfred the Great are correct? — He was king of Wessex · He fought against the Vikings and agreed a boundary with them

Správná odpověď:Mnoho anglosaských šlechticů přišlo o svou půdu ve prospěch normanských pánů

Správná odpověď:Byly postaveny hrady, které pomáhaly Normanům ovládat zemi

Which TWO were results of the Norman Conquest of England? — Many Anglo-Saxon nobles lost their land to Norman lords · Castles were built to help the Normans control the country

Správná odpověď:Byl arcibiskupem z Canterbury

Správná odpověď:Byl zavražděn v katedrále v Canterbury

Which TWO statements about Thomas Becket are correct? — He was Archbishop of Canterbury · He was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral

Správná odpověď:Kateřina Howardová

Správná odpověď:Anna Boleynová

Which TWO of Henry VIII's wives were executed? — Catherine Howard · Anne Boleyn

Správná odpověď:Marie I.

Správná odpověď:Alžběta I.

Which TWO of these women ruled England as queen in their own right? — Mary I · Elizabeth I

Správná odpověď:Katolík nemohl být panovníkem

Správná odpověď:Parlament se stal mocnějším než panovník

Which TWO changes followed the Glorious Revolution of 1688? — A Catholic could not become monarch · Parliament became more powerful than the monarch

Správná odpověď:Těžba uhlí

Správná odpověď:Přádelnictví a tkalcovství bavlny

Which TWO industries were important in the Industrial Revolution in Britain? — Coal mining · Cotton spinning and weaving

Správná odpověď:Za její vlády se konala Velká výstava

Správná odpověď:Jejím manželem byl princ Albert

Which TWO statements about Queen Victoria are correct? — The Great Exhibition took place in her reign · Her husband was Prince Albert

Správná odpověď:V roce 1918 získaly volební právo některé ženy nad 30 let

Správná odpověď:V roce 1928 získaly ženy volební právo za stejných podmínek jako muži

Which TWO statements about women's right to vote in the UK are correct? — In 1918 some women over 30 won the vote · In 1928 women won the vote on the same terms as men

Správná odpověď:Itálie

Správná odpověď:Německo

Which TWO countries fought against Britain in the Second World War? — Italy · Germany

Správná odpověď:Ghana

Správná odpověď:Jamajka

Which TWO of these countries became independent from Britain after 1945? — Ghana · Jamaica

Správná odpověď:Británie vyslala operační svaz a ostrovy dobyla zpět

Správná odpověď:Argentina napadla Falklandské ostrovy

Which TWO statements about the Falklands War of 1982 are correct? — Britain sent a task force and took the islands back · Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands

Správná odpověď:Byl otevřen v roce 1994

Správná odpověď:Spojuje Anglii a Francii

Which TWO statements about the Channel Tunnel are correct? — It opened in 1994 · It links England and France

Správná odpověď:Robert Boyle

Správná odpověď:Isaac Newton

Which TWO of these scientists worked in the 17th century? — Robert Boyle · Isaac Newton

Správná odpověď:Íd al-Fitr

Správná odpověď:Íd al-Adha

Which TWO of these festivals are celebrated by Muslims? — Eid al-Fitr · Eid al-Adha

Správná odpověď:Boží hod vánoční

Správná odpověď:Velký pátek

Which TWO of these days are public holidays in all parts of the UK? — Christmas Day · Good Friday

Správná odpověď:The Beatles

Správná odpověď:The Rolling Stones

Which TWO of these music groups are from Britain? — The Beatles · The Rolling Stones

Správná odpověď:Na větrné hůrce (Wuthering Heights)

Správná odpověď:Jana Eyrová (Jane Eyre)

Which TWO of these novels were written by the Brontë sisters? — Wuthering Heights · Jane Eyre

Správná odpověď:Edinburský festival

Správná odpověď:Národní eisteddfod Walesu

Which TWO of these are annual arts festivals held in the UK? — The Edinburgh Festival · The National Eisteddfod of Wales

Správná odpověď:Cairngorms

Správná odpověď:Peak District

Which TWO of these are national parks in the UK? — The Cairngorms · The Peak District

Správná odpověď:Zdobení vánočního stromku

Správná odpověď:Zpívání koled

Which TWO of these are Christmas traditions in the UK? — Decorating a Christmas tree · Singing carols

Správná odpověď:Jedení sladkého pečiva hot cross buns

Správná odpověď:Dávání velikonočních vajec

Which TWO of these are traditionally linked with Easter in the UK? — Eating hot cross buns · Giving Easter eggs

Správná odpověď:Projednávat a schvalovat nové zákony

Správná odpověď:Kontrolovat práci vlády

Which TWO are main jobs of Parliament? — Debating and passing new laws · Checking the work of the government

Správná odpověď:Vzdělávání

Správná odpověď:Zdravotnictví

Which TWO of these matters are decided by the devolved governments, for example in Scotland? — Education · Health

Správná odpověď:Svoz domovního odpadu

Správná odpověď:Provoz veřejných knihoven

Which TWO of these services are provided by local councils? — Collecting household rubbish · Running public libraries

Správná odpověď:Nejvyšší trestní soud (High Court of Justiciary)

Správná odpověď:Nejvyšší občanský soud (Court of Session)

Which TWO courts are found in Scotland? — The High Court of Justiciary · The Court of Session

Správná odpověď:Dolní sněmovna (House of Commons)

Správná odpověď:Senedd

Which TWO of these are made up of people chosen by voters? — The House of Commons · The Senedd

Správná odpověď:Je nejvyšším soudem pro občanskoprávní případy v celém Spojeném království

Správná odpověď:Sídlí v Londýně

Which TWO statements about the UK Supreme Court are correct? — It is the highest court for civil cases in the whole UK · It sits in London