Тренировочные вопросы с ответами

Правильный ответ:Верховенство права

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

Правильный ответ:Все обязаны соблюдать закон, включая правительство и полицию

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

Правильный ответ:Люди свободны сами делать свой выбор, если действуют в рамках закона

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

Правильный ответ:Уважать их право иметь и исповедовать собственные убеждения

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

Правильный ответ:Помогать волонтёром в местном продовольственном банке

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

Правильный ответ:Проголосовать за другую партию или другого кандидата на следующих выборах

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Заботиться о местности, где они живут, и об окружающей среде

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

Правильный ответ:Свободу слова

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

Правильный ответ:Его дело должно быть справедливо рассмотрено независимым судом

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Не взять человека на работу из-за его религии

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

Правильный ответ:Уважать его право на собственное мнение

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Записаться на тест снова и пройти его ещё раз

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

Правильный ответ:Ваши знания о британской жизни, включая историю, традиции и законы

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

Правильный ответ:Что они говорят и читают по-английски и понимают жизнь в Великобритании

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

Правильный ответ:B1

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

Правильный ответ:Степень, полученная при обучении или исследованиях на английском языке и признанная равной британской степени

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

Правильный ответ:Тому, кому 65 лет или больше

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

Правильный ответ:18

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

Правильный ответ:Местные власти (муниципальный совет)

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

Правильный ответ:Потому что он предпочитает не клясться Богом

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

Правильный ответ:Поддерживать демократические ценности Великобритании и добросовестно соблюдать её законы

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Англия, Шотландия, Уэльс и Северная Ирландия

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

Правильный ответ:Англия, Шотландия и Уэльс

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

Правильный ответ:Соединённое Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии

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

Правильный ответ:Лондон

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

Правильный ответ:Эдинбург

What is the capital city of Scotland? — Edinburgh

Правильный ответ:Кардифф

What is the capital city of Wales? — Cardiff

Правильный ответ:Белфаст

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? — Belfast

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:У них есть собственные правительства

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

Правильный ответ:Фолклендские острова

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:В Вестминстере, в Лондоне

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

Правильный ответ:Англия

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Три

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

Правильный ответ:Англию

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

Правильный ответ:Диагональный белый крест на синем фоне

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

Правильный ответ:Ирландию

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

Правильный ответ:Уэльс уже был объединён с Англией, когда в 1606 году создавали первый 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

Правильный ответ:1801

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

Правильный ответ:Красный дракон на бело-зелёном фоне

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

Правильный ответ:1 марта

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

Правильный ответ:Чертополох

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

Правильный ответ:23 апреля

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

Правильный ответ:Пройти пешком по суше, соединявшей Британию с континентом

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

Правильный ответ:Земледелие

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

Правильный ответ:Уилтшир

In which English county is Stonehenge? — Wiltshire

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:На Оркнейских островах, у северного побережья Шотландии

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

Правильный ответ:В круглых курганах

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Крепостью железного века на холме

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

Правильный ответ:На кельтских, родственных современному валлийскому

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

Правильный ответ:В железный век

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

Правильный ответ:Оно не удалось, и Британия тогда не была завоёвана

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

Правильный ответ:Клавдий

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

Правильный ответ:Королева иценов, воевавшая против римлян

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

Правильный ответ:В конце Вестминстерского моста в Лондоне

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

Правильный ответ:Чтобы не пускать пиктов, живших на севере

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Сеть дорог и общественные здания, а также систему права

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

Правильный ответ:Юты, англы и саксы

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Погребение англосаксонского короля в корабле, с сокровищами и доспехами

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

Правильный ответ:На острове Айона, у западного побережья Шотландии

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

Правильный ответ:Святой Августин

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? — St Augustine

Правильный ответ:Из Дании и Норвегии

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

Правильный ответ:Область на севере и востоке Англии, где поселились многие викинги

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

Правильный ответ:Нападения викингов

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

Правильный ответ:Вильгельм, герцог Нормандский, из Франции

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Длинная вышивка, рассказывающая о нормандском завоевании и битве при Гастингсе

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

Правильный ответ:Чтобы записать города и деревни Англии, кому принадлежит земля и какие у них животные

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

Правильный ответ:Эдуард I

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

Правильный ответ:Замки Конви и Карнарвон

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

Правильный ответ:Шотландцы под предводительством Роберта Брюса победили англичан

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Пейл (the Pale) вокруг Дублина

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Генрих V

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

Правильный ответ:Примерно треть

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

Правильный ответ:Людей для работы на земле стало не хватать, и крестьяне начали требовать более высокую плату

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

Правильный ответ:Великая хартия вольностей (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

Правильный ответ:Она закрепила идею, что даже король должен подчиняться закону

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

Правильный ответ:Рыцари, обычно мелкие землевладельцы, и более состоятельные жители городов

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

Правильный ответ:Лорды, общины и духовенство

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

Правильный ответ:Следуя прежним решениям (прецеденту) и традиции

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

Правильный ответ:На нормандском французском

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:О группе паломников, едущих в Кентербери и рассказывающих друг другу истории

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

Правильный ответ:Напечатал книги на печатном станке

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

Правильный ответ:Ланкастеров и Йорков

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

Правильный ответ:Король Ричард III был убит, и Генрих Тюдор стал королём Генрихом VII

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

Правильный ответ:Алая роза с белой розой внутри, соединяющая оба дома

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

Правильный ответ:Битва при Босворт-Филде

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

Правильный ответ:Потому что папа не позволил ему расторгнуть первый брак

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Анна Болейн

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

Правильный ответ:Джейн Сеймур

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Он был официально объединён с Англией законом, и представители Уэльса стали заседать в парламенте

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

Правильный ответ:Движение в Европе против власти папы римского и против католических идей и обычаев

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

Правильный ответ:Книга общей молитвы (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

Правильный ответ:Ревностная католичка, преследовавшая протестантов

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

Правильный ответ:Вновь сделала Англиканскую церковь официальной церковью страны

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

Правильный ответ:1588

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

Elizabeth I never married and had no children. — True

Правильный ответ:Елизавета I держала её в заключении много лет, а позднее казнила за заговор

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

Правильный ответ:Протестантская Церковь Шотландии с пресвитерианским устройством

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

Правильный ответ:«Ромео и Джульетта»

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

Правильный ответ:Яков VI Шотландский, ставший Яковом I Английским

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Новый английский перевод Библии, известный как Библия короля Якова (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

Правильный ответ:Земли на севере Ирландии отобрали у католических землевладельцев и отдали протестантским поселенцам

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

Правильный ответ:Короля выбрал Бог, и он не обязан отчитываться перед парламентом

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

Правильный ответ:Кавалеры (Cavaliers)

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

Правильный ответ:Содружество

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

Правильный ответ:Лорд-протектор

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

Правильный ответ:Карла II пригласили вернуться из изгнания, и монархия была восстановлена

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Сэр Кристофер Рен

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

Правильный ответ:Что заключённого обязаны доставить в суд, чтобы никого не держали под стражей незаконно

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

Правильный ответ:Потому что в Англии не было боёв, когда Вильгельм Оранский заменил Якова 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

Правильный ответ:Подтвердил права парламента и пределы власти монарха

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

Правильный ответ:Англию (включая Уэльс) и Шотландию

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

Правильный ответ:Свою собственную правовую и образовательную системы

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

Правильный ответ:1801

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

Правильный ответ:Сэр Роберт Уолпол

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

Правильный ответ:Карл Эдуард Стюарт, известный как Красавчик принц Чарли

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

Правильный ответ:При Каллодене

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

Правильный ответ:Землевладельцы сгоняли мелких фермеров с земли, чтобы освободить место для овец и скота

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

Правильный ответ:Адам Смит

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Он разработал машины и фабрики, которые прядили хлопок намного эффективнее

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

Правильный ответ:Массовое производство стали

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

Правильный ответ:Чтобы перевозить сырьё и товары между фабриками, городами и портами

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

Правильный ответ:Железные дороги

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

Правильный ответ:Изамбард Кингдом Брюнель, викторианский инженер

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

Правильный ответ:Уильям Уилберфорс

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

Правильный ответ:Сделал незаконной торговлю рабами на британских кораблях и из британских портов

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

Правильный ответ:1833

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Они возражали против налогов парламента, в котором у них не было представителей

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Битва при Трафальгаре

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

Правильный ответ:Герцог Веллингтон

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:18

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

Правильный ответ:Около 400 миллионов

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

Правильный ответ:Уходом за ранеными солдатами в Крымской войне и созданием современного сестринского дела

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

Правильный ответ:Неурожай картофеля из-за болезни растений

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

Правильный ответ:Увеличил число избирателей и дал больше мест в парламенте городам

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Руководством кампанией за избирательное право для женщин

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

Правильный ответ:1916

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

Правильный ответ:11 ноября 1918 года

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

Правильный ответ:Австро-Венгрия, воевавшая на стороне Германии

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

Правильный ответ:Шесть графств на севере, ставшие Северной Ирландией

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

Правильный ответ:Судостроение

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Вторжение Германии в Польшу

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

Правильный ответ:Невилла Чемберлена

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

Правильный ответ:Более 300 000 солдат были спасены с пляжей на севере Франции

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

Правильный ответ:«Спитфайр» и «Харрикейн»

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:В Нормандии

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

Правильный ответ:Лейбористы под руководством Клемента Эттли

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

Правильный ответ:Убогие условия жизни

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

Правильный ответ:Аньюрин (Най) Беван

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

Правильный ответ:1948

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

Правильный ответ:Индия и Пакистан

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Уганду

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

Правильный ответ:Законы о разводе и абортах в Англии и Уэльсе стали менее строгими

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Продажей многих государственных предприятий в частные руки

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:1999

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

Правильный ответ:К созданию Ассамблеи Северной Ирландии с разделением власти

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

Правильный ответ:Пенициллин

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928? — Penicillin

Правильный ответ:Описанием теоретической машины, заложившей основы современных компьютеров

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

Правильный ответ:Всемирную паутину

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

Правильный ответ:Реактивного двигателя

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

Правильный ответ:Телевидением

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

Правильный ответ:Монарх

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

Правильный ответ:Пресвитерианская церковь, которой управляют пасторы и старейшины

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

Правильный ответ:Модератор, занимающий этот пост один год

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:1 марта

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

Правильный ответ:В Северной Ирландии, где это государственный выходной каждый год

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

Правильный ответ:Адвент (Advent)

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Воскресение Иисуса из мёртвых

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

Правильный ответ:Индуисты и сикхи, в течение пяти дней

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

Правильный ответ:Ханука

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

Правильный ответ:Конец Рамадана, месяца поста

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

Правильный ответ:Основание сикхской общины, известной как Халса

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

Правильный ответ:2 января

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

Правильный ответ:Отправляют открытки или подарки любимому человеку, иногда без подписи

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:В воскресенье за три недели до Пасхи

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

Правильный ответ:Начало зимы

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

Правильный ответ:Чтобы помнить о неудавшемся заговоре с целью взорвать здание парламента в 1605 году

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

Правильный ответ:Люди соблюдают двухминутное молчание

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

Правильный ответ:Австралией

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

Правильный ответ:Чемпионат мира 1966 года

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

Правильный ответ:Франция

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Сент-Эндрюс

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

Правильный ответ:Это единственный турнир на траве

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

Правильный ответ:Автогонки, в классе «Формула-1»

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:1908, 1948 и 2012

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

Правильный ответ:Сток-Мандевиль, Бакингемшир

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

Правильный ответ:Пробежал милю быстрее чем за четыре минуты

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

Правильный ответ:Танцы на льду

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

Правильный ответ:Академическая гребля

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

Правильный ответ:Бег на 800 и 1500 метров

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Велоспорт

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

Правильный ответ:Паралимпийские игры

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

Правильный ответ:Бег на 5000 и 10 000 метров

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

Правильный ответ:Семиборье

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

Правильный ответ:Открытый чемпионат США

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

Правильный ответ:Георг Фридрих Гендель, автор «Мессии»

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

Правильный ответ:Эдуард Элгар

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

Правильный ответ:«Планеты»

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

Правильный ответ:Олдбург

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

Правильный ответ:«Пираты Пензанса», викторианское сценическое произведение 1879 года

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

Правильный ответ:«Призрак оперы», мюзикл, впервые поставленный в 1986 году

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Портреты, часто на фоне сельского пейзажа или сада

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

Правильный ответ:Джон Констебл

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

Правильный ответ:Современное искусство

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Поп-арт

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

Правильный ответ:Сэр Кристофер Рен

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

Правильный ответ:Проектированием интерьеров своих зданий, а не только фасадов

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

Правильный ответ:Кенотаф

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

Правильный ответ:Мебель

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

Правильный ответ:«Гордость и предубеждение»

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

Правильный ответ:Чарльз Диккенс

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

Правильный ответ:Шерлок Холмс

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

Правильный ответ:«Властелин колец»

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

Правильный ответ:Роберт Бёрнс

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

Правильный ответ:Озёрный край

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

Правильный ответ:О Первой мировой войне

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Премии в области кино и телевидения

What are the BAFTAs? — Awards for film and television

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Корнуолл

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

Правильный ответ:Из лавы при вулканическом извержении миллионы лет назад

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

Правильный ответ:Лох-Ломонд

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

Правильный ответ:Чтобы отметить наступление нового тысячелетия

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

Правильный ответ:Драгоценности короны

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

Правильный ответ:Северный Уэльс

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

Правильный ответ:На скале потухшего вулкана

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

Правильный ответ:Она не записана в одном документе, а складывается из законов, обычаев и судебных решений.

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

Правильный ответ:Избранное правительство, которое отвечает перед парламентом

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

Правильный ответ:Основные планы правительства и предлагаемые законы на сессию

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Он должен получить королевское одобрение монарха.

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.

Правильный ответ:650

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

Правильный ответ:Побеждает кандидат, получивший больше всего голосов в округе, даже если это не больше половины голосов.

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.

Правильный ответ:В этом округе проводят дополнительные выборы.

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

Правильный ответ:Пять лет

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

Правильный ответ:Следить, чтобы члены парламента от их партии присутствовали и голосовали так, как хочет партия

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

Правильный ответ:Их назначает пожизненно монарх по совету премьер-министра.

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.

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Члены парламента избирают спикера тайным голосованием.

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

Правильный ответ:Лидер партии, получившей больше всего мест в Палате общин

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

Правильный ответ:Даунинг-стрит, 10

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

Правильный ответ:Премьер-министр

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

Правильный ответ:Канцлер казначейства, возглавляющий Казначейство

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

Правильный ответ:Старшие члены главной оппозиционной партии, каждый из которых следит за работой одного из министерств

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

Правильный ответ:Раз в неделю

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

Правильный ответ:Они политически нейтральны и выполняют политику той партии, которая находится у власти.

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

Правильный ответ:Муниципальный налог

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

Правильный ответ:Оборона

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

Правильный ответ:Эдинбург

In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet? — Edinburgh

Правильный ответ:Кардифф

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

Правильный ответ:Соглашение Страстной пятницы 1998 года

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

Правильный ответ:16

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

Правильный ответ:Граждане Великобритании, граждане Ирландии и граждане стран Содружества, имеющие на это право

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Военнослужащий на действительной службе

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

Правильный ответ:Им бесплатно дают эфир для партийных политических передач, но покупать рекламное время нельзя.

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Пять

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

Правильный ответ:Альянс европейских и североамериканских стран, согласившихся защищать друг друга

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

Правильный ответ:Спор с арендодателем о ремонте в вашей квартире

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

Правильный ответ:Курить сигарету внутри паба или ресторана

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

Правильный ответ:Защищать жизнь и имущество, предотвращать и раскрывать преступления

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

Правильный ответ:Помогают полицейским, например патрулируют улицы и помогают на крупных мероприятиях

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

Правильный ответ:Обратиться в соответствующее полицейское управление, например написать его начальнику

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

Правильный ответ:Сообщить в полицию, например по «горячей линии» по борьбе с терроризмом

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Суд мировых судей (Justice of the Peace Court)

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

Правильный ответ:В Суде короны (Crown Court)

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

Правильный ответ:15

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:От 10 до 17 лет

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

Правильный ответ:В Шотландии

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

Правильный ответ:Это неформальный способ разрешать споры о небольших суммах денег без необходимости в адвокате

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

Правильный ответ:Окружной суд (County Court)

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

Правильный ответ:В Бюро консультаций для граждан (Citizens Advice)

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

Правильный ответ:1950

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

Правильный ответ:Право на справедливое судебное разбирательство

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

Правильный ответ:Его религии или убеждений

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Принуждать человека вступать в брак против его воли — преступление

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

Правильный ответ:Работодатель удерживает его из зарплаты до выплаты, по системе 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)

Правильный ответ:Они помогают получить право на государственную пенсию и некоторые другие пособия

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

Правильный ответ:Иметь страховку на управление этим автомобилем

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

Правильный ответ:Уважать права других людей, в том числе их право иметь собственное мнение

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Представиться им, когда вы их увидите

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

Правильный ответ:Выставлять мусор и вторсырьё в правильный день вывоза

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

Правильный ответ:Добровольный выбор работать ради доброго дела без оплаты

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

Правильный ответ:Оно может дать опыт и навыки, которые помогают при поиске работы

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

Правильный ответ:Организуют мероприятия и собирают деньги для школы

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

Правильный ответ:Определять стратегическое направление развития школы и проверять, как она работает

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

Правильный ответ:Родители и другие члены местного сообщества

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

Правильный ответ:Обход домов с просьбой поддержать партию или кандидата

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

Правильный ответ:Больницы лечат донорской кровью пациентов, например после несчастных случаев или при операциях

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

Правильный ответ:Зарегистрировать своё решение в Реестре доноров органов NHS и сообщить семье

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

Правильный ответ:Верно

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

Правильный ответ:Сдавать на переработку как можно больше бытовых отходов

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

Правильный ответ:Это поддерживает местный бизнес и уменьшает загрязнение, потому что товары проходят более короткий путь

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

Правильный ответ:С 7:00 до 22:00

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

Правильный ответ:Их случайно выбирают из списка избирателей

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

Правильный ответ:Неверно

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

Правильный ответ:Убедиться, что ваше имя внесено в список избирателей

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

Правильный ответ:О голосовании по почте

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

Правильный ответ:Уплата причитающихся налогов

Правильный ответ:Справедливое отношение к другим людям

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

Правильный ответ:Участие в жизни местного сообщества

Правильный ответ:Демократия

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

Правильный ответ:Свободы исповедовать религию по своему выбору

Правильный ответ:Защиты законом от несправедливой дискриминации

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

Правильный ответ:Вступление в ассоциацию жильцов

Правильный ответ:Помощь в местной благотворительной организации или общественной группе

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

Правильный ответ:Голосовать на выборах

Правильный ответ:Написать своему депутату парламента о местной проблеме

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

Правильный ответ:Личная свобода

Правильный ответ:Терпимость к людям других вероисповеданий и убеждений

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

Правильный ответ:Нарцисс

Правильный ответ:Лук-порей

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

Правильный ответ:Джерси

Правильный ответ:Остров Мэн

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

Правильный ответ:Валлийский

Правильный ответ:Шотландский гэльский

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

Правильный ответ:17 марта — св. Патрик

Правильный ответ:30 ноября — св. Андрей

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

Правильный ответ:Она является частью острова Ирландия

Правильный ответ:У неё есть сухопутная граница с Ирландской Республикой

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

Правильный ответ:Сноудон — самая высокая гора Уэльса

Правильный ответ:Бен-Невис — самая высокая гора Великобритании

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

Правильный ответ:Он был королём Уэссекса

Правильный ответ:Он воевал с викингами и договорился с ними о границе

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

Правильный ответ:Многие англосаксонские дворяне лишились земли в пользу нормандских лордов

Правильный ответ:Были построены замки, чтобы помочь норманнам контролировать страну

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

Правильный ответ:Он был архиепископом Кентерберийским

Правильный ответ:Он был убит в Кентерберийском соборе

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

Правильный ответ:Екатерина Говард

Правильный ответ:Анна Болейн

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

Правильный ответ:Мария I

Правильный ответ:Елизавета I

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

Правильный ответ:Католик не мог стать монархом

Правильный ответ:Парламент стал могущественнее монарха

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

Правильный ответ:Добыча угля

Правильный ответ:Прядение и ткачество хлопка

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

Правильный ответ:При ней состоялась Всемирная выставка

Правильный ответ:Её мужем был принц Альберт

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

Правильный ответ:В 1918 году некоторые женщины старше 30 лет получили право голоса

Правильный ответ:В 1928 году женщины получили право голоса на тех же условиях, что и мужчины

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

Правильный ответ:Италия

Правильный ответ:Германия

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

Правильный ответ:Гана

Правильный ответ:Ямайка

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

Правильный ответ:Британия направила оперативную группу и вернула острова

Правильный ответ:Аргентина вторглась на Фолклендские острова

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

Правильный ответ:Он открылся в 1994 году

Правильный ответ:Он соединяет Англию и Францию

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

Правильный ответ:Роберт Бойль

Правильный ответ:Исаак Ньютон

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

Правильный ответ:Ид аль-Фитр

Правильный ответ:Ид аль-Адха

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

Правильный ответ:Рождество

Правильный ответ:Страстная пятница

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

Правильный ответ:The Beatles

Правильный ответ:The Rolling Stones

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

Правильный ответ:«Грозовой перевал»

Правильный ответ:«Джейн Эйр»

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

Правильный ответ:Эдинбургский фестиваль

Правильный ответ:Национальный айстеддвод Уэльса

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

Правильный ответ:Кэрнгормс

Правильный ответ:Пик-Дистрикт

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

Правильный ответ:Украшение рождественской ёлки

Правильный ответ:Пение рождественских гимнов

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

Правильный ответ:Поедание булочек с крестом

Правильный ответ:Дарение пасхальных яиц

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

Правильный ответ:Обсуждение и принятие новых законов

Правильный ответ:Проверка работы правительства

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

Правильный ответ:Образование

Правильный ответ:Здравоохранение

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

Правильный ответ:Вывоз бытового мусора

Правильный ответ:Работа публичных библиотек

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

Правильный ответ:Высокий суд юстициария

Правильный ответ:Сессионный суд

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

Правильный ответ:Палата общин

Правильный ответ:Сенедд

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

Правильный ответ:Это высшая судебная инстанция по гражданским делам во всём Соединённом Королевстве

Правильный ответ:Он заседает в Лондоне

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