JC in UK 英倫生活記: Life in the UK Test -- 筆記, 心得 Part 21 其他

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Many MPs, Assembly members, MSPs and MEPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as: Local ‘surgeries’
How many members has the Council of Europe? 47
Which of the following statements regarding television in Northern Ireland is TRUE? Some programmes are broadcasted in Irish Gaelic
Who was the leader of the Labour Party who introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly? Tony Blair In 1997 the Labour Party led by Tony Blair was elected. The Blair government introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly.
Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords? The monarch Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Which two of the following are Civil War Battles? The Battle of Marston Moor & The Battle of Naseby
Which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as health and education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship and which was one of the first to sail around the world? The Golden Hind Sir Francis Drake, one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition. His ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the first to sail right around (‘circumnavigate’) the world.
During the Enlightenment, Adam Smith developed ideas about: Economics
What is the Old Bailey? A Famous criminal Court
What is the name of the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world? Ealing Studios
During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs (農奴)? Peasants who had a small area of their lord’s agricultural land
Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism? The Normans
During the Middle Ages, people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Many had special skills, such as

weavers from France,
engineers from Germany,
glass manufacturers from Italy and
canal builders from Holland.

By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election? Television & Radio
What name is given to the red flowers found on the battlefields of the First World War and which people wear during Remembrance Day? Poppies
A set of principles by which a country is governed and which includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check is the definition for: Constitution is a set of principles by which a country is governed. It includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check.
Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution? To link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports
How is the Speaker elected? By other MPs in a secret ballot
How old was the Queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart, when she became queen? A week old
Who sat at the House of Commons during the Middle Ages? Knights and wealthy people from towns and cities
Which act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008? The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
What is the name of Irish people who favoured complete independence from the UK in the 19th century? Fenians
What was the biggest source of employment in Britain before the 18th century? Agriculture (農業)
In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as: The Pre-Raphaelites
Which political party called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union? The Conservative party
Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Lords? Cancel existing laws
What is known as the Bessemer process? Production of steel
What percentage of the British population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK as a result of post-war immigration? 10%
What programme helps teenagers develop their skills? The National Citizen Service
When did many Scottish people leave for North America? 19th century
Which was a crucial aerial battle against the Germans? The Battle of Britain
How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War? More than 2 million people
During the times of Elizabeth I, English settlers began to colonise: The eastern coast of America
How many devolved administrations are there in the UK? 3
To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony? The Queen
Where do local authorities get funding from (choose TWO answers)? The central government & Local taxes
During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were: The lords, the commons and the clergy (領主、平民和神職人員)
When did the post-war economic boom come to an end? In the late 1970s
During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the engineers come from? Germany.
What is the minimum age requirement to drive a moped in the UK? 16
Which of the following organisations has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, including the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms? The Council of Europe
When is the electoral register updated? September or October
There are famous gardens to visit throughout the UK, including

Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst and Hidcote in England,
Crathes Castle and Inveraray Castle in Scotland,
Bodnant Garden in Wales, and
Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland.

How often do people who are 70 years old or over need to renew their driving licence? Every 3 years
What do new citizens have to swear or affirm as part of the citizenship ceremony? Loyalty to the Queen
When were the Houses of Parliament built? In the 19th century

收到朋友傳來的新增題目:

1.Who invaded Ireland with the help of a French army and was defeated at the Battle of Boyne the in Ireland in 1690?
A: James II

2️.What are the MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties called ?
A: Independents

3️.Which is not a Constituency organizations?
A: Armed Force

4️.Jenson Button, which sport?
A: formula 1 car racer

5️.Who was Sake Dean Mahomed?
A:Opened first curry house

6. How was the working condition improved for women and children in 1847?
A: A new law limited the number of hours women and children could work

7. Which 2 are the responsibility of MP?
A: Represent the constituency & Helping to make new law

8. Q:The role of which group of ministers is to challenge the ruling government and offer alternate policies
A: Shadow Cabinet

9. Q:Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are known for which sports
A: Motor sports

10. Q: What is the limit for small claims court in Northern Ireland and Scotland?
A: $5000 (From 3 Oct,2022, small claims limit increases from $3000 to $5000.)
🔥但考試仍根據 3rd edition, 所以答案仍是£3000

11. Q: What was the “Black Death”?
A: A form of Plague

12. Q: What was Edward Elgar famous for?
A: The pomp and Circumstance Marches. Land of Hope and Glory

13. Q: Where in the UK government sitting?
A: Westminster

14. Q: During 18 Century, an important role appeared in the parliament?
A: Prime Minister

15. Q: During 1840s, which crop was affected by a disease causing Ireland suffered from famine?
A: Potato

16. Q: Territories not part of the UK, but are self-governing possessions of the British Crown?
A: Crown Dependence

17. Q: Which tribe came to Britain from northern Europe after the Romans left in AD410?
A: The Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons.

18. Q: After the Roses wars, how Henry Tudor united two families?
A: Married Elizabeth of York..

19. Q: The Canterbury Tales telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together from ?? to ??
A: From London to Canterbury

20. Q: What kind of games people would play at pubs?
A: Pool and Darts

21. William I defeated king of Harlow, which battle?
A: Hastings

22. What is Turing Award?
A: Computing (The ACM A. M. Turing Award is an annual prize given by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for contributions of lasting and major technical importance to computer science. It is generally recognized as the highest distinction in computer science and is colloquially known as or often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Computing".)

23.before the 18th century, what is the biggest source of employment in the Britain ?
A: Agriculture

24.Skara Brae prehistoric village in Northern Europe , where is it located ?
A: Scotland

25.NATO (北約）is designed to ensure what?
A: Peace between members

26.From which modern country did William the conqueror come from?
A: France

27. What is the name used to for the bombing campaign during WWII when Germany bombed multiple UK cities?
A: The Blitz

28.The judge of magistrate court in Northern Ireland is legally qualified. True or False?
A: True

29. Who was asked to invade and replaced James II?
A: William of Orange

30. Which is the play of William Shakespeare:
A: Macbeth

新增: Life in the UK Test 筆記 + 心得