Chapter 4 Practice Set 3 — Life in the UK Test Questions

Question 1 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

In which year was the National Trust founded?

The National Trust was founded in 1895. It is one of Britain's largest charities and looks after historic houses, gardens, countryside and coastline so that they are protected for the nation and open for everyone to enjoy.

Question 2 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The annual Boat Race on the River Thames is a rowing contest between crews from which TWO universities?

Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result

The Boat Race is rowed on the Thames in London between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The race is contested only by those two universities — Durham and Edinburgh do not take part.

Question 3 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The London Marathon takes place in the autumn.

The London Marathon is held in the spring, usually in April — not in the autumn.

Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

A rugby league team has 13 players on the field at one time.

A rugby league team fields 13 players, while a rugby union team fields 15.

Question 5 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The Open Championship, first played in 1860, is the oldest major championship in which sport?

The Open is golf's oldest major championship and is traditionally played on seaside links courses.

Question 6 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The Derby, one of Britain's most famous flat horse races, is run at Ascot.

The Derby is run at Epsom Downs in Surrey. Aintree hosts the Grand National, which is a jump race.

Question 7 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The FA Cup is the oldest national football cup competition in the world.

First held in the 1871–72 season, the FA Cup is the world's oldest national football competition.

Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

In which town was William Shakespeare born?

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire in 1564.

Question 9 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Which of these was NOT written by William Shakespeare?

Great Expectations is a novel by Charles Dickens. Macbeth, Hamlet and King Lear are all Shakespeare plays.

Question 10 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Which British crime writer created the detective Hercule Poirot?

Agatha Christie created Hercule Poirot, as well as Miss Marple.

Question 11 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Which TWO of these children's books were written by Roald Dahl?

Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result

Roald Dahl wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, two of his many much-loved children's books. The Famous Five books were written by Enid Blyton, and Winnie-the-Pooh was created by A. A. Milne.

Question 12 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The Harry Potter series of novels was written by which author?

J. K. Rowling wrote the seven Harry Potter novels, which are among the best-selling books in the world.

Question 13 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Which TWO of these classic novels were written by the Brontë sisters?

Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result

Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Brontë and Wuthering Heights by her sister Emily. Pride and Prejudice is by Jane Austen, and Oliver Twist is by Charles Dickens.

Question 14 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

William Wordsworth, famous for a poem celebrating daffodils, is most closely associated with which part of England?

Wordsworth lived in the Lake District in Cumbria and wrote much of his poetry about its landscape.

Question 15 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The Globe Theatre in London, a reconstruction of a famous Elizabethan playhouse, is most closely associated with which writer?

Shakespeare's acting company performed at the original Globe. The modern reconstruction stands on London's South Bank.

Question 16 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

George Frideric Handel, composer of Messiah, was born in which country before settling in Britain and becoming a British citizen?

Handel was born in Germany, settled in London and became a British citizen in 1727.

Question 17 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The patriotic song 'Land of Hope and Glory' is set to a tune from which work by Sir Edward Elgar?

'Land of Hope and Glory' uses the famous trio tune from Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1.

Question 18 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Which British film director, known as the 'Master of Suspense', directed Psycho and The Birds?

Alfred Hitchcock, born in London, became world-famous for suspense thrillers such as Psycho and The Birds.

Question 19 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The BBC's television and radio services in the UK are mainly paid for by what?

The BBC is mainly funded by the television licence fee paid by households that watch or record live TV.

Question 20 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

In the 1930s, the BBC began the world's first regular television broadcasts.

The BBC began the world's first regular television service in 1936.

Question 21 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

The Shard, the tallest building in the United Kingdom, stands in Manchester.

The Shard, completed in 2012 near London Bridge, is the tallest building in the UK.

Question 22 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Which TWO of these landmarks stand on or beside the River Thames in London?

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Tower Bridge crosses the Thames in London, its central section lifting to let tall ships pass, and the London Eye stands on the South Bank of the river. Edinburgh Castle is in Scotland's capital, and the Angel of the North stands near Gateshead in north-east England.

Question 23 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Buckingham Palace is best described as what?

Buckingham Palace is the monarch's official residence in London. The Prime Minister lives and works at 10 Downing Street.

Question 24 · Chapter 4: Modern Society

Edinburgh Castle is built on Castle Rock, which is actually what?

Castle Rock is the remains of an extinct volcano, and the site has been occupied since prehistoric times.

Chapter 4: Modern Society — Set 3

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