Întrebări de exersare cu răspunsuri

Răspuns corect:Statul de drept

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

Răspuns corect:Toată lumea trebuie să respecte legea, inclusiv guvernul și poliția

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

Răspuns corect:Oamenii sunt liberi să facă propriile alegeri, atâta timp cât respectă legea

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

Răspuns corect:Să respecți dreptul lor de a avea și de a-și practica propriile credințe

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

Răspuns corect:Să faci voluntariat la o bancă de alimente din zonă

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

Răspuns corect:Să voteze cu alt partid sau alt candidat la următoarele alegeri

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Să aibă grijă de zona în care locuiesc și de mediul înconjurător

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

Răspuns corect:Libertatea de exprimare

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

Răspuns corect:Cazul ei trebuie judecat în mod echitabil de o instanță independentă

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Să nu dai cuiva un loc de muncă din cauza religiei sale

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

Răspuns corect:Să respecți dreptul lui la propria părere

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Să se programeze din nou și să dea testul altă dată

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

Răspuns corect:Cunoștințele tale despre viața din Regatul Unit, inclusiv istoria, tradițiile și legile ei

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

Răspuns corect:Că pot vorbi și citi în limba engleză și înțeleg viața din Regatul Unit

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

Răspuns corect:B1

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

Răspuns corect:O diplomă universitară obținută prin studii sau cercetare în limba engleză, recunoscută ca echivalentă cu o diplomă din Regatul Unit

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

Răspuns corect:Cineva care are 65 de ani sau mai mult

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

Răspuns corect:18

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

Răspuns corect:Autoritatea locală (consiliul local)

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

Răspuns corect:Pentru că preferă să nu jure pe Dumnezeu

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

Răspuns corect:Să susțină valorile democratice ale Regatului Unit și să îi respecte cu credință legile

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Anglia, Scoția, Țara Galilor și Irlanda de Nord

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

Răspuns corect:Anglia, Scoția și Țara Galilor

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

Răspuns corect:Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii și Irlandei de Nord

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

Răspuns corect:Londra

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

Răspuns corect:Edinburgh

What is the capital city of Scotland? — Edinburgh

Răspuns corect:Cardiff

What is the capital city of Wales? — Cardiff

Răspuns corect:Belfast

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? — Belfast

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Au propriile guverne

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

Răspuns corect:Insulele Falkland

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:La Westminster, în Londra

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

Răspuns corect:Anglia

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Trei

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

Răspuns corect:Anglia

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

Răspuns corect:O cruce albă în diagonală pe fond albastru

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

Răspuns corect:Irlanda

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

Răspuns corect:Țara Galilor era deja unită cu Anglia când a fost creat primul Drapel al Uniunii, în 1606

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

Răspuns corect:1801

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

Răspuns corect:Un dragon roșu pe fond alb și verde

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

Răspuns corect:1 martie

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

Răspuns corect:Ciulinul

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

Răspuns corect:23 aprilie

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

Răspuns corect:Mergând pe jos pe uscatul care lega Marea Britanie de continent

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

Răspuns corect:Agricultura

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

Răspuns corect:Wiltshire

In which English county is Stonehenge? — Wiltshire

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Pe Orkney, în largul coastei de nord a Scoției

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

Răspuns corect:Movile rotunde de pământ

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:O fortăreață pe deal din Epoca Fierului

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

Răspuns corect:Limbi celtice, înrudite cu galeza modernă

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

Răspuns corect:În Epoca Fierului

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

Răspuns corect:Nu a reușit, iar Marea Britanie nu a fost cucerită atunci

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

Răspuns corect:Claudius

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

Răspuns corect:O regină a icenilor care a luptat împotriva romanilor

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

Răspuns corect:La capătul Podului Westminster din Londra

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

Răspuns corect:Ca să-i țină departe pe picții care trăiau în nord

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:O rețea de drumuri și clădiri publice și un sistem de drept

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

Răspuns corect:Iuții, anglii și saxonii

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Mormântul-corabie al unui rege anglo-saxon, cu comori și armuri

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

Răspuns corect:Pe insula Iona, în largul coastei de vest a Scoției

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

Răspuns corect:Sfântul Augustin

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? — St Augustine

Răspuns corect:Din Danemarca și Norvegia

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

Răspuns corect:O zonă din nordul și estul Angliei unde s-au stabilit mulți vikingi

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

Răspuns corect:Atacurile vikingilor

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

Răspuns corect:William, duce de Normandia, din Franța

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:O broderie lungă care spune povestea cuceririi normande și a bătăliei de la Hastings

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

Răspuns corect:Ca să înregistreze orașele și satele Angliei, cine deținea pământul și ce animale aveau

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

Răspuns corect:Eduard I

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

Răspuns corect:Conwy și Caernarfon

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

Răspuns corect:Scoțienii, conduși de Robert Bruce, i-au învins pe englezi

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:The Pale, în jurul Dublinului

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Henric al V-lea

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

Răspuns corect:Aproximativ o treime

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

Răspuns corect:Erau mai puțini oameni care să lucreze pământul, așa că țăranii au început să ceară salarii mai mari

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

Răspuns corect: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

Răspuns corect:A stabilit ideea că și regele trebuie să respecte legea

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

Răspuns corect:Cavalerii, de obicei mici proprietari de pământ, și orășenii mai bogați

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

Răspuns corect:Lorzii, oamenii de rând și clerul

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

Răspuns corect:Urmând deciziile anterioare (precedentul) și tradiția

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

Răspuns corect:Franceza normandă

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Despre un grup de pelerini care călătoresc spre Canterbury și își spun povești unii altora

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

Răspuns corect:A tipărit cărți cu ajutorul unei prese de tipar

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

Răspuns corect:Casa de Lancaster și Casa de 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

Răspuns corect:Regele Richard al III-lea a fost ucis, iar Henric Tudor a devenit regele Henric al VII-lea

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

Răspuns corect:Un trandafir roșu cu unul alb în interior, unind cele două case

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

Răspuns corect:Bătălia de la Bosworth Field

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

Răspuns corect:Pentru că Papa nu i-a permis să pună capăt primei sale căsătorii

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Anne Boleyn

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

Răspuns corect:Jane Seymour

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:A fost unită oficial cu Anglia prin lege, iar deputați galezi au intrat în Parlament

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

Răspuns corect:O mișcare din Europa împotriva autorității Papei și a ideilor și practicilor catolice

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

Răspuns corect:Cartea de rugăciune comună (The 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

Răspuns corect:Ca o catolică devotată care i-a persecutat pe protestanți

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

Răspuns corect:A restabilit Biserica Angliei ca biserică oficială a țării

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

Răspuns corect:1588

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

Elizabeth I never married and had no children. — True

Răspuns corect:Elisabeta I a ținut-o prizonieră ani de zile, iar mai târziu a pus-o să fie executată pentru complot

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

Răspuns corect:O Biserică protestantă a Scoției, cu o structură prezbiteriană

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

Răspuns corect:Romeo și Julieta (Romeo and Juliet)

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

Răspuns corect:Iacob al VI-lea al Scoției, care a devenit Iacob I al Angliei

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:O nouă traducere a Bibliei în engleză, cunoscută drept Biblia Regelui Iacob (the 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

Răspuns corect:Pământuri din nordul Irlandei au fost luate de la proprietarii catolici și date unor coloniști protestanți

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

Răspuns corect:Regele era ales de Dumnezeu și nu trebuia să dea socoteală Parlamentului

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

Răspuns corect:Cavalerii (Cavaliers)

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

Răspuns corect:Commonwealth-ul (The Commonwealth)

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

Răspuns corect:Lord Protector

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

Răspuns corect:Carol al II-lea a fost invitat să se întoarcă din exil, iar monarhia a fost restabilită

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Răspuns corect:Că o persoană închisă trebuie adusă în fața unei instanțe, ca nimeni să nu fie deținut ilegal

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

Răspuns corect:Pentru că nu au avut loc lupte în Anglia atunci când Wilhelm de Orania i-a luat locul lui Iacob al II-lea

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

Răspuns corect:A confirmat drepturile Parlamentului și limitele puterii monarhului

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

Răspuns corect:Anglia (inclusiv Țara Galilor) și Scoția

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

Răspuns corect:Propriul sistem juridic și propriul sistem de educație

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

Răspuns corect:1801

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

Răspuns corect:Sir Robert Walpole

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

Răspuns corect:Charles Edward Stuart, cunoscut drept Bonnie Prince Charlie

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

Răspuns corect:Culloden

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

Răspuns corect:Proprietarii de pământ i-au alungat pe mulți fermieri mici de pe pământurile lor, pentru a face loc oilor și vitelor

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

Răspuns corect:Adam Smith

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Pentru dezvoltarea unor mașini și fabrici care torceau bumbacul mult mai eficient

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

Răspuns corect:Producția de oțel în cantități mari

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

Răspuns corect:Pentru a transporta materii prime și mărfuri între fabrici, orașe și porturi

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

Răspuns corect:Calea ferată

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

Răspuns corect:Isambard Kingdom Brunel, inginerul din epoca victoriană

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

Răspuns corect:William Wilberforce

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

Răspuns corect:A făcut ilegal comerțul cu sclavi pe navele britanice sau din porturile britanice

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

Răspuns corect:1833

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Se opuneau taxelor stabilite de un Parlament în care nu aveau reprezentanți

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Bătălia de la Trafalgar

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

Răspuns corect:Ducele de Wellington

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:18

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

Răspuns corect:Circa 400 de milioane

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

Răspuns corect:Îngrijirea soldaților răniți în Războiul Crimeii și întemeierea profesiei moderne de asistentă medicală

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

Răspuns corect:Recolta de cartofi a fost distrusă de o boală a plantelor

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

Răspuns corect:A mărit numărul alegătorilor și a dat orașelor mai multe locuri în Parlament

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Conducerea campaniei pentru dreptul de vot al femeilor

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

Răspuns corect:1916

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

Răspuns corect:11 noiembrie 1918

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

Răspuns corect:Austro-Ungaria, care a luptat de partea Germaniei

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

Răspuns corect:Șase comitate din nord, care au devenit Irlanda de Nord

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

Răspuns corect:Construcția de nave

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Invadarea Poloniei de către Germania

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

Răspuns corect:Pe Neville Chamberlain

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

Răspuns corect:Peste 300.000 de soldați au fost salvați de pe plajele din nordul Franței

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

Răspuns corect:Spitfire și Hurricane

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:În Normandia

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

Răspuns corect:Laburiștii, conduși de Clement Attlee

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

Răspuns corect:Mizeria

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

Răspuns corect:Aneurin (Nye) Bevan

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

Răspuns corect:1948

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

Răspuns corect:India și Pakistanul

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Uganda

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

Răspuns corect:Legile privind divorțul și avortul au devenit mai puțin stricte în Anglia și Țara Galilor

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Vânzarea multor industrii de stat către proprietari privați

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:1999

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

Răspuns corect:La o Adunare a Irlandei de Nord bazată pe împărțirea puterii

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

Răspuns corect:Penicilina

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928? — Penicillin

Răspuns corect:Descrierea unei mașini teoretice care a pus bazele calculatoarelor moderne

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

Răspuns corect:World Wide Web

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

Răspuns corect:Motorul cu reacție

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

Răspuns corect:Televizorul

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

Răspuns corect:Monarhul

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

Răspuns corect:O biserică prezbiteriană condusă de pastori și de bătrânii bisericii

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

Răspuns corect:Moderatorul, care ocupă funcția timp de un an

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:1 martie

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

Răspuns corect:Irlanda de Nord, unde este zi liberă legală în fiecare an

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

Răspuns corect:Adventul

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Învierea lui Isus din morți

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

Răspuns corect:De hinduși și sikhi, timp de cinci zile

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

Răspuns corect:Hanukkah

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

Răspuns corect:Sfârșitul Ramadanului, o lună de post

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

Răspuns corect:Înființarea comunității sikh cunoscute sub numele de Khalsa

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

Răspuns corect:2 ianuarie

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

Răspuns corect:Trimit felicitări sau cadouri cuiva pe care îl iubesc, uneori nesemnate

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:În duminica aflată cu trei săptămâni înainte de Paște

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

Răspuns corect:Începutul iernii

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

Răspuns corect:Pentru a aminti de un complot eșuat de a arunca în aer clădirea Parlamentului în 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

Răspuns corect:Oamenii păstrează două minute de reculegere

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

Răspuns corect:Australia

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

Răspuns corect:Campionatul Mondial din 1966

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

Răspuns corect:Franța

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:St Andrews

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

Răspuns corect:Este singurul care se joacă pe iarbă

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

Răspuns corect:Curse auto, în Formula 1

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:1908, 1948 și 2012

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

Răspuns corect:Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

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

Răspuns corect:Să alerge o milă în mai puțin de patru minute

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

Răspuns corect:Dans pe gheață

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

Răspuns corect:Canotaj

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

Răspuns corect:800 de metri și 1.500 de metri

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Ciclism

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

Răspuns corect:Jocurile Paralimpice

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

Răspuns corect:5.000 de metri și 10.000 de metri

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

Răspuns corect:Heptatlon

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

Răspuns corect: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

Răspuns corect:George Frederick Handel, autorul oratoriului Messiah

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

Răspuns corect: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

Răspuns corect:Planetele (The Planets)

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

Răspuns corect:Aldeburgh

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

Răspuns corect:Pirații din Penzance, o lucrare scenică din epoca victoriană, din 1879

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

Răspuns corect:Fantoma de la Operă (The Phantom of the Opera), un musical jucat prima dată în 1986

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Portrete, adesea pe un fundal de peisaj rural sau de grădină

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

Răspuns corect:John Constable

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

Răspuns corect:Artă contemporană

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Pop art

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

Răspuns corect:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Răspuns corect:Proiectarea interioarelor clădirilor sale, nu doar a exteriorului

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

Răspuns corect:Cenotaful (The Cenotaph)

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

Răspuns corect:Mobilier

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

Răspuns corect:Mândrie și prejudecată (Pride and Prejudice)

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

Răspuns corect:Charles Dickens

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

Răspuns corect:Sherlock Holmes

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

Răspuns corect:Stăpânul inelelor (The Lord of the Rings)

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

Răspuns corect:Robert Burns

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

Răspuns corect:Lake District

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

Răspuns corect:Primul Război Mondial

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Premii pentru film și televiziune

What are the BAFTAs? — Awards for film and television

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Cornwall

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

Răspuns corect:Din lava unei erupții vulcanice de acum milioane de ani

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

Răspuns corect:Loch Lomond

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

Răspuns corect:Pentru a sărbători noul mileniu

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

Răspuns corect:Bijuteriile Coroanei

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

Răspuns corect:În nordul Țării Galilor

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

Răspuns corect:Pe stânca unui vulcan stins

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

Răspuns corect:Nu este scrisă într-un singur document, ci provine din legi, convenții și decizii ale instanțelor.

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

Răspuns corect:Guvernul ales, care răspunde în fața Parlamentului

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

Răspuns corect:Principalele planuri ale guvernului și legile propuse pentru sesiune

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Trebuie să primească aprobarea regală din partea monarhului.

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.

Răspuns corect:650

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

Răspuns corect:Câștigă candidatul cu cele mai multe voturi din circumscripție, chiar dacă nu are mai mult de jumătate din ele.

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.

Răspuns corect:Se organizează alegeri parțiale în acea circumscripție.

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

Răspuns corect:Cinci ani

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

Răspuns corect:Să se asigure că deputații partidului lor sunt prezenți și votează așa cum dorește partidul

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

Răspuns corect:Sunt numiți pe viață de monarh, la propunerea prim-ministrului.

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.

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Deputații îl aleg pe președinte prin vot secret.

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

Răspuns corect:Liderul partidului care câștigă cele mai multe locuri în Camera Comunelor

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

Răspuns corect:Downing Street nr. 10

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

Răspuns corect:Prim-ministrul

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

Răspuns corect:Cancelarul Trezoreriei (Chancellor of the Exchequer), care conduce Trezoreria

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

Răspuns corect:Membri importanți ai principalului partid de opoziție, fiecare urmărind un departament al guvernului

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

Răspuns corect:O dată pe săptămână

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

Răspuns corect:Sunt neutri din punct de vedere politic și aplică politicile oricărui partid aflat la guvernare.

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

Răspuns corect:Taxa de consiliu (Council Tax)

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

Răspuns corect:Apărarea

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

Răspuns corect:Edinburgh

In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet? — Edinburgh

Răspuns corect:Cardiff

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

Răspuns corect:Acordul de Vinerea Mare din 1998

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

Răspuns corect:16

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

Răspuns corect:Cetățenii britanici, cetățenii irlandezi și cetățenii eligibili din Commonwealth

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Un membru activ al forțelor armate

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

Răspuns corect:Primesc gratuit emisiuni electorale ale partidelor, dar nu pot cumpăra timp de publicitate.

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Cinci

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

Răspuns corect:O alianță a unor țări din Europa și America de Nord care au convenit să se apere reciproc

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

Răspuns corect:O neînțelegere cu proprietarul locuinței despre reparațiile din apartamentul dvs.

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

Răspuns corect:Să fumezi o țigară într-un pub sau într-un restaurant

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

Răspuns corect:Să protejeze viața și proprietatea și să prevină și să descopere infracțiunile

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

Răspuns corect:Îi sprijină pe polițiști, de exemplu patrulând pe străzi și ajutând la evenimentele mari

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

Răspuns corect:Să contactați forța de poliție respectivă, de exemplu scriindu-i comandantului acesteia

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

Răspuns corect:Să anunțați poliția, de exemplu prin linia telefonică antiteroristă

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Curtea Judecătorului de Pace

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

Răspuns corect:La Curtea Coroanei

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

Răspuns corect:15

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Între 10 și 17 ani

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

Răspuns corect:Scoția

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

Răspuns corect:Este o modalitate informală de a rezolva litigii mai mici legate de bani, fără a avea nevoie de avocat

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

Răspuns corect:Tribunalul de comitat

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

Răspuns corect:Serviciul de consiliere pentru cetățeni (Citizens Advice)

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

Răspuns corect:1950

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

Răspuns corect:Dreptul la un proces echitabil

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

Răspuns corect:Religia sau convingerile sale

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Este o infracțiune să obligi pe cineva să se căsătorească împotriva voinței sale

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

Răspuns corect:Angajatorul îl reține din salariu înainte ca ei să-l primească, prin sistemul PAYE (Pay As You Earn)

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)

Răspuns corect:Vă ajută să obțineți dreptul la pensia de stat și la unele alte prestații sociale

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

Răspuns corect:Să fie asigurat pentru a conduce mașina respectivă

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

Răspuns corect:Respectarea drepturilor celorlalți, inclusiv a dreptului lor de a avea propriile opinii

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Să vă prezentați când îi vedeți

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

Răspuns corect:Să scoateți gunoiul și deșeurile reciclabile în ziua de colectare corectă

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

Răspuns corect:Alegerea de a munci pentru o cauză bună fără a fi plătit

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

Răspuns corect:Vă poate oferi experiență și abilități care vă ajută când căutați un loc de muncă

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

Răspuns corect:Organizează evenimente și strâng bani pentru școală

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

Răspuns corect:Să stabilească direcția strategică a școlii și să verifice cât de bine se descurcă aceasta

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

Răspuns corect:Părinții și alți membri ai comunității locale

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

Răspuns corect:Mersul din ușă în ușă pentru a le cere oamenilor să susțină un partid sau un candidat

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

Răspuns corect:Spitalele folosesc sângele donat pentru a trata pacienți, de exemplu după accidente sau în timpul operațiilor

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

Răspuns corect:Să vă înregistrați decizia în Registrul NHS al donatorilor de organe și să vă anunțați familia

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

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

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

Răspuns corect:Să reciclați cât mai mult din deșeurile menajere

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

Răspuns corect:Sprijină firmele locale și reduce poluarea, pentru că mărfurile parcurg distanțe mai scurte

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

Răspuns corect:Între 7:00 și 22:00

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

Răspuns corect:Sunt aleși la întâmplare din registrul electoral

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

Răspuns corect:Fals

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

Răspuns corect:Să vă asigurați că numele dvs. este în registrul electoral

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

Răspuns corect:Votul prin poștă

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

Răspuns corect:Plata impozitelor datorate

Răspuns corect:Tratarea echitabilă a celorlalți

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

Răspuns corect:Participarea la viața comunității

Răspuns corect:Democrația

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

Răspuns corect:Libertatea de a urma religia pe care o aleg

Răspuns corect:Protecția legii împotriva discriminării nedrepte

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

Răspuns corect:Înscrierea într-o asociație de locatari

Răspuns corect:Ajutorul acordat unei organizații caritabile sau unui grup comunitar local

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

Răspuns corect:Votarea la alegeri

Răspuns corect:Scrierea unei scrisori deputatului tău despre o problemă locală

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

Răspuns corect:Libertatea individuală

Răspuns corect:Toleranța față de persoanele cu alte religii și convingeri

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

Răspuns corect:Narcisa

Răspuns corect:Prazul

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

Răspuns corect:Jersey

Răspuns corect:Insula Man

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

Răspuns corect:Galeza

Răspuns corect:Gaelica scoțiană

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

Răspuns corect:17 martie - Sfântul Patrick

Răspuns corect:30 noiembrie - Sfântul Andrei

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

Răspuns corect:Face parte din insula Irlanda

Răspuns corect:Are o frontieră terestră cu Republica Irlanda

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

Răspuns corect:Snowdon este cel mai înalt munte din Țara Galilor

Răspuns corect:Ben Nevis este cel mai înalt munte din Regatul Unit

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

Răspuns corect:A fost rege al Wessexului

Răspuns corect:A luptat împotriva vikingilor și a stabilit cu ei o graniță

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

Răspuns corect:Mulți nobili anglo-saxoni și-au pierdut pământurile în favoarea lorzilor normanzi

Răspuns corect:S-au construit castele care i-au ajutat pe normanzi să controleze țara

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

Răspuns corect:A fost arhiepiscop de Canterbury

Răspuns corect:A fost ucis în catedrala din Canterbury

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

Răspuns corect:Ecaterina Howard

Răspuns corect:Anne Boleyn

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

Răspuns corect:Maria I

Răspuns corect:Elisabeta I

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

Răspuns corect:Un catolic nu mai putea deveni monarh

Răspuns corect:Parlamentul a devenit mai puternic decât monarhul

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

Răspuns corect:Extracția cărbunelui

Răspuns corect:Filarea și țeserea bumbacului

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

Răspuns corect:Marea Expoziție a avut loc în timpul domniei ei

Răspuns corect:Soțul ei a fost prințul Albert

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

Răspuns corect:În 1918, unele femei de peste 30 de ani au câștigat dreptul de vot

Răspuns corect:În 1928, femeile au primit dreptul de vot în aceleași condiții ca bărbații

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

Răspuns corect:Italia

Răspuns corect:Germania

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

Răspuns corect:Ghana

Răspuns corect:Jamaica

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

Răspuns corect:Marea Britanie a trimis o forță navală și a recucerit insulele

Răspuns corect:Argentina a invadat Insulele Falkland

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

Răspuns corect:A fost deschis în 1994

Răspuns corect:Leagă Anglia de Franța

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

Răspuns corect:Robert Boyle

Răspuns corect:Isaac Newton

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

Răspuns corect:Eid al-Fitr

Răspuns corect:Eid al-Adha

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

Răspuns corect:Ziua de Crăciun

Răspuns corect:Vinerea Mare

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

Răspuns corect:The Beatles

Răspuns corect:The Rolling Stones

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

Răspuns corect:La răscruce de vânturi

Răspuns corect:Jane Eyre

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

Răspuns corect:Festivalul de la Edinburgh

Răspuns corect:Eisteddfodul Național al Țării Galilor

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

Răspuns corect:Cairngorms

Răspuns corect:Peak District

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

Răspuns corect:Împodobirea bradului de Crăciun

Răspuns corect:Cântatul colindelor

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

Răspuns corect:Mâncatul de chifle dulci cu o cruce deasupra

Răspuns corect:Darul ouălor de Paște

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

Răspuns corect:Dezbaterea și adoptarea de legi noi

Răspuns corect:Verificarea activității guvernului

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

Răspuns corect:Educația

Răspuns corect:Sănătatea

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

Răspuns corect:Colectarea gunoiului menajer

Răspuns corect:Administrarea bibliotecilor publice

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

Răspuns corect:High Court of Justiciary

Răspuns corect:Court of Session

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

Răspuns corect:Camera Comunelor

Răspuns corect:Senedd

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

Răspuns corect:Este cea mai înaltă instanță pentru cauze civile din întregul Regat Unit

Răspuns corect:Își are sediul la Londra

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