Life in the UK Test — All Questions
5 questions
The patron saint of England is:
- a.St George✓
- b.St Andrew
- c.St David
- d.St Patrick
St George is the patron saint of England, and St George's Day is 23 April. Scotland's is St Andrew, Wales's is St David and Northern Ireland's is St Patrick.
Which tennis tournament, one of the oldest in the world, is held in London each summer?
- a.The Open Championship
- b.The Grand National
- c.The Six Nations
- d.Wimbledon✓
The Wimbledon Championships is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is held in London each year, a well-known part of UK sporting life.
William Shakespeare is celebrated in the UK as a:
- a.Scientist who discovered gravity
- b.Playwright and poet✓
- c.Wartime prime minister
- d.Famous polar explorer
William Shakespeare was a playwright and poet from Stratford-upon-Avon whose plays, such as Hamlet and Macbeth, remain famous around the world.
What is the official currency of the UK?
- a.The euro
- b.The US dollar
- c.The pound sterling✓
- d.The Swiss franc
The currency of the UK is the pound sterling, written with the symbol GBP or the pound sign, and is divided into 100 pence, as noted in the handbook.
Diwali, sometimes called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in the UK mainly by:
- a.Hindus and Sikhs✓
- b.Only members of the Royal Family
- c.Everyone as an official bank holiday
- d.Professional football clubs
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs in the UK, reflecting the country's diverse religious traditions described in the handbook.