(Đề có 04 trang) (SV làm bài trên phiếu trả lời) Thời gian: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (SV KHÔNG được sử dụng tài liệu/ các thiết bị điện tử)

TRƯỜNG ĐH NGOẠI NGỮ - TIN HỌC KỲ THI KẾT THÚC HỌC PHẦN
TP.HCM Học kỳ I. Năm học 2020 - 2021

KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ --0--
--0-- Môn thi: Văn minh Anh (Đề A)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề có 04 trang) (SV KHÔNG được sử dụng tài liệu/ các thiết bị
(SV làm bài trên phiếu trả lời) điện tử)
PART 1. Choose A, B, or C to best complete the following sentences about the British
civilization. Write your answers in the answer box.
1. England, Scotland, Wales and __________ form the UK.

A. Republic of Ireland B. Northern Ireland C. Britain
2. Caledonia was the Roman name of __________.
A. Wales B. Ireland C. Scotland
3. The English Civil War (also called Great Rebellion) began in __________.
A. 1605 B. 1642 C. 1645
4. The dominant culture of people in Ireland, Wales and Highland Scotland was
__________.
A. Irish B. Celtic C. Germanic
5. The full name of the UK in Vietnamese can be __________.
A. Cộng Hòa Vương Quốc Anh
B. Vương Quốc Liên Hiệp Anh
C. Vương Quốc Liên Hiệp Anh và Bắc Ai-len
6. Great Britain is located in the __________ coast of Europe.
A. North-west B. South-west C. South-east
7. Which of the following is chronologically correct?
A. The Celts, the Anglo-Saxons, the Romans, the Vikings, the Normans.
B. The Celts, the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the Normans.
C. The Celts, the Romans, the Germanic people, the Normans, the Vikings.
8. The system of politics that is used in all four nations today is of __________ origin.
A. English B. Irish C. Roman
9. The most popular sport in Britain is __________
A. cricket B. football C. tennis
10. The national flag of the UK is often known as the ‘__________’.
A. National Union B. Union of crosses C. Union Jack
11. The _________ is a skirt with tartan pattern worn by Scottish men on special occasions.
A. skill B. dress C. kilt
12. The most common __________ in England is ‘Smith’.
A. given name B. surname C. first name
13. Saint George’s Day in England is on __________
A. April 14 (April 23) B. March 1 C. March 17
14. Henry VIII started the process of creating the Church of England after his _____ with
the Pope in the 1530s.
A. solidarity B. split C. agreement
15. The British government decided to ask for membership of the newly-formed European
Communities and
Britain joined it in _________
A.1970 B. 1973 C. 1976
16. Scotland’s educational system is __________ that in England and Wales.
A. similar to B. different C. exactly the same as
17. The reason why the British people seem to be interested in the weather is its
__________.
A. stability B. reliability C. changeability
18. The Queen of the UK calls her people ‘__________’.
A. citizens B. servants C. cabinet
19. In the UK, popular newspapers tend to focus on __________.
A. sexual health B. serious news C.
advertisement & entertainment
20. Traditionally, the Prime Minister lives and works at __________.
A. 10 Downing Street B. 10 Downtown Street C. Downing Hall
21. The first female Prime Minister of the UK was __________.
A. Elizabeth II B. Theresa May C. Margaret Thatcher
22. What can be said about British food?
A. It has little taste B. It is rich in nutrition C. It is fresh but cold
23. __________ is Head of Church of England.
A. The monarch B. The Prime Minister C. The Archbishop
of Canterbury
24. One remarkable aspect of British pubs is that__________
A. Both adults and teenagers can go to the pub.
B. There is no waiter service.
C. Women are not allowed in.
25. The roles of the British Parliament are __________.
A. checking the cabinet B. debating with the MPs. C.
making/changing the laws
26. In the UK, the money TV viewers have to pay is called __________.
A. License fee B. Fee for TV ownership. C. Fee for TV services
27. __________ education is seen as compulsory in the UK.
A. Full-time B. Nursery C. Secondary
28. One of the important matters in the British education is the __________.
A. exams B. curriculum C. shortage of
teachers
29. __________ is seen as a typical personal quality of British people.
A. Conservatism B. A sense of humor C. Politeness
30. In practice Queen Elizabeth is __________.
A. the head to decide B. not powerful at all C. the
Commander-in-chief
31. The __________ is the Houses of Parliament.
A. Palace of Westminster B. Courts of Westminster C. Chambers
of Westminster
32. In Britain Easter Holiday which lasts about 2 weeks takes place after __________.
A. Autumn term B. Spring term C. Summer term
33. __________ schools are funded by the government.
A. Public B. State C. Boarding
34. The compulsory age for full-time education in the UK is from __________ to
__________.
A. 5/16 B. 6/16 C. 6/18
35. Typical British habits are not as __________as before.
A. typical B. popular C. recognized
36. Oxford Street in London is famous for being Europe’s busiest ____________ street.
A. Red-light (prostitution) B. Banking C. Shopping
37. ‘Boroughs’ is an old English term that is referred to __________
A. countryside B. towns C. communities
38. The modern English is derived from a dialect brought to Britain by the _________
A. Vikings B. Anglo-Saxons C. Romans
39. The __________ known as Scots different from other forms of English.
A. consciousness B. nationalism C. dialect
40. The national anthem of the UK is “ ________”.
A. God bless the Queen B. God save the nation C. God save the
Queen
41. The proportion of people __________ is higher than those living with family members.
A. living with siblings B. living alone C. living with
relatives
42. The __________ image of ‘city gent’ wearing bowler hat has not been common.
A. original B. legal C stereotyped
43. The __________ of England are warmer-hearted than the Southerners.
A. Easterners B. Westerners C. Northerners
44. In Britain __________ are intended for middle class.
A. Boarding schools B. Grammar schools C.
comprehensive schools
45. In Britain, family gatherings are rare and confined to the __________ period.
A. Christmas B. Easter C. New Year’s Eve
46. Recently _______ have complained that British schoolchildren do not have the
necessary knowledge
and skills.
A. The authorities B. Certain recruiters C. The schools
in Britain
47. ________ is a composite word of Oxford and Cambridge, two top universities in the
Britain.
A. Oxfam B. Oxbridge C. Oxcam
48. In Britain, Grammar schools provide the British schoolchildren with knowledge of
__________
A. Academic bias B. technical bias C. practical bias
49. In the Houses of Parliament, __________ act as intermediaries between the
backbenchers and
frontbenchers of a party.
A. the Cabinet B. the Whips C. the
members of Parliament
50. Normally, there are five stages for a(n) __________ to become a law in the U.K.
A. bill B. draft C. act
51. The Queen is regarded as __________ of the country in appearance.
A. an icon B. an image C. an embodiment
52. The role of __________ includes keeping an eye on the Government and representing
the people.
A. The House of Commons B. The House of Lords C. Both A and B
53. Talking about BBC Radio, which are devoted to music?
A. Radio 1, 2, 3 B. Radio 2, 3, 4 C. Radio 3, 4, 5
54. Which stadium is the largest in Britain?
A. Old Trafford B. Wembley C. Olympic Stadium
55. Independent television (ITV) get its money from __________.
A. the BBC B. advertisements C. the government
56. In the opening of the Parliament, the Queen’s job is to ___________
A. control the diccussion B. deliver a speech C. challenge the PM.
57. By law, people cannot be served any kind of alcohol in pubs until the age of
__________.
A. seventeen B. eighteen C. twenty
58. The BBC's reputation is __________.
A. its impartiality B. its independence C. Both A and B
59. In Britain charitable organizations are staffed mostly by __________.
A. unpaid volunteers B. social workers C. general
practitioners
60. Traditionally, one activity on Christmas is the singing of ________ in churches, streets
or public places.
A. choirs B. carols C. opera
PART 2. Give a brief answer to the following questions.

1. Give an explanation for the political characteristics of the national press in Britain.
2. What are the values of the monarch?
3. What are the roles of the House of Commons?
4. Explain the “dominance” of England over the UK.
5. Compare the way Christmas is celebrated in Britain and in Vietnam.
6. Why does the BBC World Service obtain more international fame?
7. List five common characteristics of the British.
8. Tell the difference between state schools in Britain and public schools in Vietnam.
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KỲ THI KẾT THÚC HỌC PHẦN

TRƯỜNG ĐH NGOẠI NGỮ - TIN HỌC Học kỳ I. Năm học 2020 - 2021
TP.HCM --0--
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ Môn thi: Văn minh Anh (Đề B)
--0-- Thời gian: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (SV KHÔNG được sử dụng tài liệu/ các thiết bị
(Đề có 04 trang) điện tử)
(SV làm bài trên phiếu trả lời)
PART I. Choose A, B, or C to best complete the following sentences about the British
civilization. Write your answers in the answer box.
1/ Which of these is not an acceptable short name for the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland?
A. England B. Great Britain C. The United Kingdom
2/ Which city is not in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
A. Belfast B. Cardiff C. Dublin
3/ Which of the following figures is not associated with Britain?
A. Britannia B. John Bull C. Uncle Sam
4/ By what name is the UK flag often known?
A. The Britannia B. Old Glory C. The Union Jack
5/ Saint Patrick is the patron saint of…
A. England B. Ireland C. Wales
6/ What is Stonehenge?
A. A royal castle B. a historic document C. a prehistoric monument
7/ The traditional home of Cockneys is in ___________
A. The East End B. the West End C. The City
8/ What is the British national anthem?
A. Land of Hope and Glory B. God save the Queen C. Rule Britannia
9/ With which country is haggis especially associated?
A. Scotland B. Ireland C. Wales
10/ A bird table is ……….
A. a specially designed garden table with thin legs
B. a dish made with turkey and chicken
C. a raised platform on which birds can feed
11/ The leek and daffodil are both plants used to symbolize ………
A. Wales B. England C. Scotland
12/ In passing casual conversation, British people usually talk about…….
A. Their jobs B. their family C. the weather
13/ ______________ is an organization which looks after the well-being of animals.
A. The National Trust B. RSPCA C. Neighbourhood Watch
14/ Which of these names is NOT used to refer to the position of Prime Minister?
A. Downing House B. Number ten C. MP
15/ Where does the British Parliament meet?
A. Downing Street B. Buckingham Palace C. the Palace of Westminster
16/ What is a double-decker?
A. a bus B. a house C. a ship
17/ The most popular sport in Britain is _________
A. cricket B. football C. basket ball
18/ What is England’s national flower?
A. The tulip B. the daffodil C. the rose
19/ What is the most popular food in Britain?
A. Spaghetti B. fish and chips C. pizza
20/ British people go to the coffee shop to enjoy a delicious, slow cup of coffee.
A. True B. False
21/ In Britain, cars are driven on the____________ side of the road.
A. left-hand B. right-hand C. either side
22/ Saint Patrick‘s Day is on _______________
A. 30th November B. 17th March C. 23rd April
23/ In which part of the UK do people speak with a Cockney accent?
A. London B. Liverpool C. Manchester
24/ When is Guy Fawkes Night celebrated?
A. 2nd November B. 5th November C. 31st October
25/ When is Remembrance Sunday?
A. First Sunday in November B. 11th November C. Second Sunday in
November
26/ The symbolic flower of Remembrance Sunday is ___________
A. Poppies B. daffodils C. Roses
27/ The day right after Christmas is known as ____________ Day.
A. Thanksgiving B. Boxing C. New Year
28/ The highest mountain in Great Britain is
A. Snow Don B. Grampian C. Ben Nevis
29/ Students who want to get into the university have to pass the _____________
A. O level B. A level C. sixth form
30/ Which of these does NOT apply to British political system?
A. Constitutional monarchy B. Parliamentary democracy C. Presidential
democracy
31/ Which of these political parties is sometimes known as “the Tories”?
A. Conservative B. Labour C. Liberal Democrat
32/ The members of the House of Lords is called
A. MP B. Peers C. representatives
33/ What is the money given to the royal family to perform their public duties called?
A. The Civil Assignment B. the Civil List C. The Civil Service
34/ There are ______ of the Cabinet in the UK.
A. 100 MPs B. 20 ministers C. 400 major ministers
35/ The universities Oxford and Cambridge are referred as ________________
A. The Red Brick B. The Civic C. the Oxbridge
36/ Most of the British secondary school students now go to ______________ schools.
A. Comprehensive B. Grammar C. independent
37/ The British local government authorities are generally known as _______
A. Councils B. committees C. civil servants
38/ Who chairs and controls debates and other proceedings in the House of Commons?
A. Black Rod B. The Chief Whip C. the Speaker
39/ What does GPs of the NHS stand for?
A. General Pharmacists B. General Practitioners C. Global Positioning
Systems
40/ In the 19th century, the poor usually went to _____________ for help
A. The workhouse B. the rest house C. the public house
42/ The most popular sport in the UK is ___________
A. Cricket B. Football C. golf
43/ The common name in Britain for public holiday is ____________
A. Bank holiday B. council holiday C. office holiday
44/ What is the meaning of the Christmas celebration?
A. To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ - the Savior
B. To commemorate the Son of God, who took all the mankind's sins away.
C. Both A & B are correct
45/ You CANNOT study for A-level in ________________
A. Further education college B. Sixth form college C. grade school
46/ British secondary students have to pay tuition in_____________
A. Public schools B. state schools C. comprehensive schools
47/ A common topic for all kinds of British newspapers to cover is about
A. Job B. sports C. weather
48/ The traditional musical instrument of Scotland is _______________
A. bagpipe B. harp C. flute
49/ The most popular classless place for drinking is ________________
A. restaurant B. bar C. pub
50/ Life peer is a member in the House of Lords who can:
A. Sit there until death B. pass his /her seat to relatives C. be voted by the
people
51/ The present PM of the UK now is:
A. Tony Blair B. Margaret Thatcher C. Boris Johnson
52/ The English people are originated from
A. The Celtic B. The Gaelic C. The Germanic
53/ Which of the following means “Stairs” in Cockney speech:
A. Bee and honey B. apple and pears C. Honey and jelly
54/ The most popular system to take of the British people‘s health is
A. The National Health Service B. the Ministry of National Health C.
Hospital system
55/ Halloween was originated from ________
A. England B. Scotland C. Ireland
56/ When students graduated from high school, they get __________
A. GCSE O ‘Level B. GCSE A’ Level C.SCE
57/
A. The right to do a business B. The right to vote C. the right to be
French
58/ The “ Square City’ is the old name of _________
A. London B. Edinburgh C. Manchester
59/ The world-wide famous musical band from Liverpool, England named _________
A. The West Life B. The ABBA C. The Beatle
60/ British May Day celebrates:
A. The contribution of the labourers B. The good harvest C. May Flower
ship
PART II. Give a brief answer to the following questions:

1. Compare non-state schools in Britain and private schools in the Vietnam.
2. Compare the political characteristics of the press in the UK and the press in Vietnam.
3. What do you know about the Wars of Roses (1455 - 1487) in England?
4. What are the most typical characteristics of the British? List five of them.
5. What are the two things which King Henry VIII is famous for?
6. What is the dominance of England over the UK?
7. What is the status/ position of London in the UK? (London is the …/ the center of…/
etc…)
8. Give two examples that indicate Britain is still a land of tradition.
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TRƯỜNG ĐH NGOẠI NGỮ - TIN HỌC KỲ THI KẾT THÚC HỌC PHẦN
TP.HCM Học kỳ I. Năm học 2020 - 2021
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ ---0---
---0--- Môn thi: Văn minh Anh (Đề C)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát
(Đề có 04 trang) đề
(SV làm bài trên phiếu trả lời) (SV KHÔNG được sử dụng tài liệu/ các thiết
bị điện tử)
PART I. Choose A, B, or C to best complete the following sentences about British

civilization
1. The UK is a short form of ________

A. the United Kingdom
B. the United Kingdom of Great Britain
C. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2. Britain is located in the ________ of Europe.
A. southwest B. northwest C.southeast
3. Britain is an island that includes ________
A. England, Ireland, Scotland
B. England, Wales, Scotland
C. Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland
4. The cross in the flag of ________ isn’t displayed on the UK’s flag.
A. Wales B. Northern Ireland C. Scotland
5. The modern English is derived from various _________ dialects.
A. Roman B. Germanic C. Celtic
6. Saint George’s Day in England is on _________
A. May 1 B. April 1 C. April 23
7. Scottish men only wear _________, a traditional costume for men, on special occasions.
A. stripe skirts B. Celtic skirts C. kilts
8. Which of the following is chronologically correct?
A. The Celts, the Anglo-Saxons, the Romans, the Vikings, the Normans
B. The Celts, the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the Normans
C. The Celts, the Romans, the Germanic people, the Normans, the Vikings
9. _________ is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman
Catholic Church.
A. Henry VII B. Henry VIII C. Bloody Mary
10. _________, popularly known for the story of the burning of the cakes, was not only an able
warrior but also a dedicated scholar and a wise ruler.
A. William the Conqueror B. Afred the Great C. King Arthur
11. The stand-by cabinet formed by the Opposition Party is called the _________
A. shadow government B. shadow cabinet C. opposite cabinet
12. The first female Prime Minister of the UK was __________
A. Theresa May B. Elizabeth II C. Margaret
Thatcher
13. The British cabinet is chosen by __________
A. voters B. Parliament C. The PM
14. Traditionally the Prime Minister lives and works at _________
A. 10 Downtown Street B. 10 Downing Street C. 10 Downing
Hall
15. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The ministers cannot criticize the government’s policies in public
B. The cabinet members can criticize the government’s policies in public.
C. The ministers have to agree with the government’policies in public.
16. What can be said about British food?
A. It is extremely delicious B. It is nice and fresh. C. It has very little taste
17. One notable aspect of British pubs is that __________
A. there is no waiter service
B. Just men can go to the pub
C. children are not allowed in
18. The Queen of the UK calls her people “_________”.
A. citizens B. subjects C. servants
19. The value of the Monarch is viewed in different aspects, such as politics, __________
A. culture and economy B. culture and society C. economy and
history
20. Child benefit is a small _______ payment for each child under 16, usually paid directly to
mothers.
A. weekly B. monthly C. annual
21. As stated by the written law, Queen Elizabeth is __________
A. not powerful at all B. above the law C. Head of the government
22. What name is given to the day when people play jokes on each other until midday?
A.Remembrance Day B. April’s Fool Day C. Halloween
23. Members of the __________ must be elected.
A. House of Commons B. House of Lords C. both Houses
24. What is the relationship between the British monarch and the government?
A. advise, encourage and approve the government’s decisions
B. approve the government’s decisions on government policies
C. advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions
25. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on 17th March. Which plant is normally worn
on this special day?
A. shamrock B. thistle C. daffodil
26. ________ is Head of the Church of England?
A.The Prime Minister B. The Archbishop of Canterbury C. The monarch
27. Which country is known as the home of golf?
A. England B. Scotland C. Wales
28. What is the actual name of London's Houses of Parliament?
A. The Palace of Westminster B. The Chambers of Westminster C. The Courts of
Westminster
29. The Minister of Finance in the UK is called the __________
A. Secretary of Finance B. Lord Chancellor C. Chancellor of the
Exchequer
30. The roles of the British Parliament include __________
A. making / changing laws B. check the monarch C. debate with the public
31. When it comes to stereotypes of national characters, the Scots are said to ________
A. be kind to others B. have singing ability C. be careful with money
32. The surnames Jones or Williams suggest __________ origin.
A. Welsh B. English C. Scottish
33. _______ is a strong London accent associated with the working-class origin.
A. Cockney B. West End C. Gaelic
34. ________ is seen as a typical personal quality of British people.
A sense of hunour B. Being polite C. Conservatism
35. The popular belief that Britain is a “ ___________ “ can be seen in public life.
A. conservative society B. country of the Queen C. land of tradition
36. ________ education is compulsory up to the middle teenage years in the U.K. .
A. Full time B. part time C. secondary
37. Schools funded by the government are called ________ schools .
A. State B. public C. independent
38. All public schools in Britain are _________ schools.
A. Single-sex b. boarding C. locally funded
39. The three R’s refers to Reading, Writing and ________
A. algebRa B. aRithmetic C. geometRy
40. Schools where both academic and practical subjects are taught are ________ schools .
A. Grammar B. modern C. comprehensive
41. The pupils who are studying beyond the age of sixteen are referred to as “ _______ “.
A. A-level B. higher education C. sixth form
42. ________ exams are taken mostly by people who wish to go on to higher education.
A. A-level B. entrance C. university
43. SCE stands for __________
A. Secondary Certificate of Education SSCE
B. Scottish Certificate of Education
C. School Certificate of Education GCSE
44. The national curriculum includes ________ subjects.
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10
45. Science is one of the ________ subjects and Geography a _______ one.
A. Core / foundation B. foundation / main C. main / core
46. The compulsory age for full time education in the UK is from ________ to _________
A. 6 / 18 B. 5 / 16 C. 6 / 16
47. One of the important matters of the British education is the _______ .
A. Money B. exams C. shortage of teachers
48. The oldest university in the UK is __________
A. Cambridge University B. Red Brick University C. Oxford University
49. The British press is mostly controlled by ____________
A. multinational companies B. the government C. the monarch
50. How do students study in Oxbridge?
A. Students mainly learn through lectures
B. Students study in groups through tutorials
C. Teacher is the center of teaching and learning
51. The custom in which the first person to visit a house on the New Year’s Day is “ ______” .
A. first visiting B. ground-breaking C. first footing
52. In the UK pubs are really seen as a typical place for ________ .
A. socializing B. personalizing C. drinking and talking
53. The benefit that retired people can get is called _______.
A. allowance B. pension C. old-age support
54. The BBC gets its money from ________ .
A. advertising B. government C. licence fee
55. The press is so powerful that it is sometimes referred to as “the _________”.
A. fourth estate B. fourth real estate C. fourth
powerhouse
56. The _______ deals with complaints regarding invasions of privacy.
A. PCC B. CPC C. CCP
57. The academic year in England starts in September and is divided into __________
A. 2 terms B. 3 terms C. 3 courses
58. Students in Scotland take the _______ to complete the high school program.
C. SCE B. GCSE C. A level
59. Which of the followings is not considered as a British cultural icon?
A. Adele B. Jessi J. C. Elton John
60. Who will be the next King/ Queen of the UK after Queen Elizabeth II dies?
A. Prince Charles B. Prince William C. Princess Anne
PART II. Give a brief answer to the questions below
1. What are the common characteristics of the tabloid newspaper in Britain?

2. Why is BBC news reliable?
3. Tell two differences between state schools in Britain and public schools in Vietnam.
4. What do you think are the typical characteristics of British people? List five of them.
5. What is BREXIT?
6. In what way does England dominate the UK?
7. What is the power or influence of the British monarch?
8. Compare the attitudes towards food and drink of British people and Vietnamese people.
The area surrounding the outer suburbs of London has the following features EXCEPT
A. There are many flat plains.
B. Some parts here are famous for the growing of wheat and other arable crops
C. It has the reputaion of 'commuter land'
D. It has been famous for its detached houses
London is home to .................
A. The headquarters of all governments departments
B. The British Parliament
C. The major legal institutions and monarch
D. All are correct
Which of the following statements does not describe London?
A. Athens of Europe
B. The headquarters of all governments departments.
C. The country's business and banking center.
D. It is the most densely-populated area in Great Britain.
Although all of British cities have .................., the variety is by far the greatest in London.
A. some commercial centers
B. a lot tourist attractions
C. some degree of cultural and racial variety
D. good accommodation for tourists
the British are lying off ...........
A. the southeast Asia
B. the east coast of Europe
C. the north west coast of Europe
D. the Mediterranean
The Republic of Ireland is also called ..............
A. Eric
B. Isles
C. Ire
D. Eire
the land and climate in Britain have ................
A. notable extremes
B. a notable lack of extreme
C. mountains and long cold winters
D. always been extreme
In the British Isles, the largest island is called ............., and the other larger one is
called ..........
A. England ...........Wales
B. Great Britain ............. Ireland
C. Great Britain ............. Scotland
D. Ireland ................ England
The normal adjective, when talking about something to do with the UK is .................
A. British
B. English
C. The UK
D. Britannia
People in the Celtic area spoke ....................
A. Irish language
B. Germanic dialects
C. Celtic languages
D. Scottish Gaelic
England is one of the ........... of the British Isles.
A. four nations
B. two nations
C. largest islands
D. most popular islands
Britain has mountains, ..................
A. but none of them is very high
B. and the highest mountain is the Pennines
C. but there are two volcanoes
D. and most of them are in the south
The ............ in London is famous for its many theaters, cinemas and expensive shops.
A. West End
B. East End
C. Square Mile
D. Greater London
London don is the home to ................ and in the 20th century large numbers of immigrants
have settled there.
A. The Caledonia
B. The Cambria
C. The Hibernia
D. The Cockney
The .............. is known for the poorer residential area of central London.
A. West End
B. East End
C. Square Mile
D. Greater London
About 1/5 of the total population of the UK lives in the ............... area.
A. Greater London
B. Square Mile
C. Westminster
D. Central London
The region in Southern England known as the 'West Country' ................
A. is famous for cold climate
B. has too much pollution
C. is famous for its rural beauty
D. includes numerous small islands off the west coast
The pattern of settlement in the north of England is ................
A. fairly big
B. always far away from its cities and town
C. more widespread than it is most other regions
D. often different from that in the south
............is home to the country's main financial organizations, territory of the stereotypical
'city gent'.
A. Greater London
B. Square Mile
C. Westminster
D. Central London
The county of Kent, which you pass through when travelling from Dover or Channel tunnel
to London ..............
A. lies between Edinburgh and Manchester City
B. is well known for its heavy industry
C. is known for 'the garden of England'
D. has large number of immigrants
East Anglia is the only region in Britain, where ...............
A. the majority of Londoners live
B. there are large expanses of uniformly flat land
C. there are some high mountains, a popular area for camping and climbing
D. there is some industries and one large city - Bristol
The southwest peninsula with its rocky coast, numerous bays and ............, is the most
popular holiday area in Britain.
A. the southern side of the Downs
B. the East Midlands: Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham
C. the Pennine Mountains
D. wild moorlands: Exmoor and Dartmoor
The place which is considered 'the English Riviera' is in ..................
A. London
B. southern England
C. the Midlands
D. northern England
London is the country's ...................
A. business and banking
B. the transport network center
C. television networks and the national papers
D. All are correct
The original walled city of London is known colloquially today as '..............'
A. Times Square
B. The Square mile
C. Trafalgar Square
D. Wall Street
Millions of inhabitants in ....................travel into London to work every day.
A. Northern England
B. Wales
C. Scotland
D. Southern England
London is about seven times larger than any other .................
A. city in Britain
B. city in the world
C. capital in Europe
D. capital in the world
The majority of 'Londoners' live in its .................
A. downtown
B. center
C. suburbs
D. East End
The Downs, a series of hills in a horseshoe shape to the south of London, are used
for ..................
A. sheep farming
B. horse racing
C. skiing in the winter
D. car racing
the southern side of the Down reaches the sea in many places and forms .....................
A. the white waves of the south coast
B. the white cliffs of the south coast
C. the great storms ashore
D. the flat sandy beaches
....................in the 'West Country' in the south west peninsula is more widespread than it is
in most other regions.
A. Coal mining
B. Automobile manufacturing
C. Farming
D. Wine making
The tourist industry in the south west peninsula has coined the phrase '.................'.
A. the English Haiti
B. the English Renaissance
C. the English River
D. the English Riviera
.............., to the northeast of London, is comparatively rural.
A. East Anglia
B. The West Midlands
C. Glasgow
D. Cardiff
The Norfolk Broads ..........., so this is a popular area for boating holidays.
A. are criss-crossed by hundreds of waterways
B. are well known for its swift rivers
C. have a lot of large lakes
D. have beautiful beaches
..............run up in the middle of northern England like a spine.
A. Alps mountains
B. Pennine mountains
C. The River Thames
D. Wuthering Heights
...................is known for the 'garden of England' because of many kinds of fruit and
vegetables grown there.
A. The county of Kent
B. The Midlands
C. The Black County
D. Nottingham
.....................is the most popular holiday area in Britain.
A. The Black Country
B. The south west peninsula
C. Liverpool
D. The Pennine Mountains
In the 19th century, Sheffield in Northern England became a center for the production
of ..................
A. cotton
B. steel goods
C. agricultural products
D. electrical equipment
Further away form the main industrial area, the north of England ..........................
A. has a lot of big cities
B. is extremely crowded
C. has several wild moorlands
D. is sparsely populated
D. is sparsely populated
The romantic poets of the 19th century Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Southey (the Lake
poets), lived in ..........and wrote about its beauty.
A. the Great Lakes
B. the Salt Lake City
C. the Lake District
D. Lakewood
C. the Lake District
There are many, supposed, typical British habits ...................
A. which are simply not typical anymore
B. which are bad for children
C. which students have to learn by heart
D. which tourists to Great Britain must learn
Most British people do not feel welcomed if, on being invited to somebody's
house, ...................
A. they find the hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them
B. the hosts do not shake their hands
C. they do not find hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them
D. Both B & C are correct.
Which group in society still never kiss when they meet each other?
A. Women and women
B. Men and men
C. Men and women
D. Parents and their children
Research in the early 1990s suggested that little or no sex education was taking place in
nearly half of the schools in Britain because ......................
A. it was not really an important subject
B. people didn't have a positive or open attitude to sex
C. teachers simply felt too embarrassed to tackle the subject
D. is always a taboo issue at school
Being friendly in Britain often involves showing that you are not bothering with
the ...............
A. formality
B. formalities
C. informality
D. informalities
Revelations about extra-marital affairs or other deviations from what is considered normal
in private life have, in the past ..................
A. were protected by law
B. were often gossiped by newspapers
C. ruined the careers of many public figures
D. received sympathy from the public in many cases
C. ruined the careers of many public figures
Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the 'conservatism' characteristic of British
culture?
A. Their Christmas cards usually depict scenes from the past centuries.
B. They find their pub to look old.
C. The stereotyped image of the London 'city gent' includes wearing a bowler hat.
D. They have sentimental attachment to older, supposedly safer, times.
C. The stereotyped image of the London 'city gent' includes wearing a bowler hat.
Male politicians are keen to get themselves photographed NOT wearing a tie when
'officially' on holidays, to show that ......................
A. they are really friendly
B. they are really ordinary people
C. they are on holiday
D. they are very important
Most people would .................only when being introduced to a stranger when meeting an
acquaintance (not a friend) after a long time.
A. shake hands
B. kiss
C. hug
D. pat on their backs
Friendship is only symbolized by .........................
A. behaving as usually as possible
B. kissing when meeting a friend
C. offering a hug
D. saying may sweet words as possible
it is probably true that the British, especially the English, are more .............than the people
in many other countries.
A. outgoing
B. reserved
C. careful
D. easy-going
The English language has ...................that are in common use than any other language do.
A. more saying and proverbs
B. fewer saying and proverbs
C. more sounds
D. fewer collocations and phrasal verbs
Which of the world's largest and most well-known charities did not begin in England?
A. Oxfam
B. Amnesty International
C. Save the Children
D. Bill & Marie's Fund
Each year the country blood transfusion service collects over two million donations of
blood from .............
A. college students
B. office workers
C. athletes
D. unpaid volunteers
The cabinet meets once a week and ................. .
A. takes decisions about new policies
B. implements the existing policies
C. runs the various government departments
D. All A, B and C are correct
The position of the Prime Minister (PM) is .................
A. in direct contrast of the Monarch
B. not as important as the Queen in running the complicated machinery of a modern
government
C. only from the labor party
D. only in the House of Lords
Which of the following is NOT in the principle floor plan of the Palace of Westminster?
A. Public Speaking Hall
B. Clock-Tower (Big Ben)
C. 'No' Division lobby
D. 'Aye' Division Lobby
The function of the cabinet office is ........................
A. to run a busy communicating net work
B. to keep ministers in touch with each other
C. to draw up the agendas for cabinet meetings
D. All A, B, and C are correct.
Unlike members of the 'government' itself, the people on the cabinet committees ................
A. are from the House of Lords
B. are not necessarily politicians
C. are in the Privacy Council
D. must be senior politicians
The MP's power of patronage is apparently seen from his ..................
A. cabinet office
B. cabinet reshuffle
C. cabinet committees
D. first among equals
The cabinet meets ..................and takes decisions about new policies, the implementation of
existing policies and running of the various government departments.
A. once a week
B. three times a week
C. once a year
D. once a month
There are just .................rows of benches facing each other in the meeting room of the
House of Commons.
A. six
B. four
C. two
D. eight
The House of Commons has ................for the MPs.
A. a lot of desks
B. enough desks
C. no desks
a few desks
British Parliament works in a large building called ................
A. the House of Commons
B. the Palace of Westminster
C. the House of Parliament
D. Both B & C are correct
Cabinet committees usually report directly to ................., not to the cabinet as a whole.
A. the Queen
B. the minister
C. The Prime Minister
D. The Permanent Secretary
All ministers come from the ranks of Parliament; all of them are from .................
A. the Great Council
B. the Privy
C. the House of Commons
D. the government
From the evidence of written law only, the Queen has almost absolute power, and it all
seems very ......................
A. democratic
B. undemocratic
C. popular
D. unpopular
Every autumn, at the state opening of Parliament, .................who became Queen in 1952,
makes a speech.
A. Estonia II
B. Elizabeth II
C. Cleopatra II
D. Margaret III
Officially speaking, the ministers and the Prime Minister are all '.................'.
A. servants of the Crown
B. servants of the country
C. servants of the people
D. servants of the flag
Nothing that the Parliament has decided can become law until ..................... .
A. the Prime Minister has agreed to it
B. the government has conducted a poll
C. the Queen has assented it
D. the House of Lords has approved it
Everybody in the country can recognize ......................., while many cannot put a name to
the faces of the other ministers.
A. the members of Parliament
B. the Speaker
C. the Chancellor of Exchequer
D. the Prime Minister
There are more than 650 of Members of Parliament, but there is seating for ......................
A. less than 100
B. more than 700
C. less than 400
D. more than 1000
Which of the following is NOT in the House of Commons room?
A. the Speaker's chair
B. the Prime Minister
C. the galleries for visitors
D. the Press gallery
By convention, any member who criticizes government policy in public must ..................
A. apologize
B. resign
C. be punished
D. Both A and C are correct.
.....................................do not normally have formal homework to do.
A. High school students
B. University students
C. Primary schoolchildren
D. Both A and B are correct
People with poor academic records were sometimes accepted as students ................... .
A. because they were from the upper and upper-middle classes
B. because of their sporting prowess
C. because they were rich
D. because physical education was given higher priority
The British government was ....................
A. one of the last governments in Europe to organize education for everybody
B. to prepare the national curriculum
C. criticized by the public because of their lack of education
D. one of the earliest governments in Europe to organize education for everybody
The British government ................... .
A. attached little importance to education until the end of the 19th century
B. paid much attention to education before the end of the 19th century
C. was the first country in Europe to organize education for everyone
D. didn't bring education to other countries until the end of the 19th century
The term 'national curriculum' in education means ...............
A. national universities
B. national examinations
C. national specification of learning objectives
D. national program for human resource development
Among the most public schools are .....................
A. Eton, Harrow, Cambridge, and Oxford
B. Eton, Harrow, Rugby, and Cambridge
C. Eton, Rugby, Winchester, and Oxford
D. Eton, Harrow, Rugby, and Winchester
Compulsory education in Britain is ................................ .
A. Free of charge
B. Up to the middle teenage years
C. Free of charge, but parents may spend their money on educating their children privately
if they want to
D. All A, B, and C are correct.
There are three recognized stages in the British educational system, and the third one is
further 'education' at university or college is called .................
A. tertiary
B. secondary
C. primary
D. upper-intermediate
When talking about 'stereotype public school', which of the following is not included?
A. This system was to create educational equals for all.
B. They place great emphasis on team sports.
C. They enforce their rules with the use of physical punishment.
D. They are not all luxurious or comfortable.
When talking about "stereotypical public education schools, which of the followings is
NOT included?
A. They have a reputation for a relatively great amount of homosexual activity.
B. They are boarding schools.
C. They are for boys and girls from the age of six and onwards.
D. They are divided into "houses" and each "house" is being looked after by a
"housemaster"
In Britain, schools funded by the government, either directly or via local education
authorities, are called ..................
A. independent schools
B. private schools
C. state schools
D. community schools
Education in Britain is compulsory for .......................
A. the fewest years or the school year is the longest
B. the most years and the school year is the longest
C. the most years and the school year is the shortest
D. the fewest years and the school year is the shortest
In primary schools, the children are most taught ...........
A. by different teachers for different subjects
B. how to keep fit and healthy
C. by a class teacher who teaches all subjects
D. foreign languages and social sciences
The academic year begins at the end of ....................
A. Autumn
B. Spring
C. Winter
D. Summer
Universities, although financed by the government, have even more ...................
A. automation
B. autonomy
C. authority
D. anatomy
British schools and universities have tended to give such a high priority to ...................
A. sport
B. business
C. culture
D. arts
Universities normally select students based on ...................
A. IELTS results
B. good records at high school
C. A-level results and an interview
D. financial conditions
The other term to express the skilled manual workers is ...................
A. white-collar workers
B. blue-collar workers
C. non-manual technicians
D. specialized office workers
The area in towns where the local shops are concentrated is known as ....................
A. the downtown
B. the boutique shops
C. the center town
D. the high street
Classical music in Britain is ........................
A. often regarded as not quite part of 'the arts' at all
B. connected with particular intellectual movements
C. much admired by the public
D. minority interests
...................is the most important prize in Britain for a work of fiction.
A. The Booker Prize
B. The Pulitzer Prize
C. The Nobel Prize
D. The Best-Selling Book Prize
..................are the most famous auction houses.
A. Mills and Boon
B. Sotheby's and Christie's
C. Agatha Christie and Ruth Rendell
D. Standards and Poor
There is no countrywide system of .....................schools.
A. nursery
B. primary
C. secondary
D. All above
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EDUCATION
1 What percentage of children in Britain go to public schools?
A more than 90% B about 50% C less than 10%
2 What percentage of children in Britain go to independent schools?
3 What proportion of 17-year-olds in England study a foreign language?
4 What proportion of 20-year-olds in Britain study at university?
5 Most British children between the ages of five and eleven go to ... schools.
A junior B prep C primary
6 Most British children between the ages of eleven and sixteen go to ... schools.
A comprehensive B grammar C technical
7 At which of these places could you not study for A-levels?
A further education college B sixth form college C grade school
8 What is the typical number of subjects studied at school by students in their second year
of A-levels?
A one B three C five
9 What kind of qualification does a student who completes a course of undergraduate

university study in Physics normally get?
A Cert. Phys B DipSc C BSc
10 Which of these schools is the odd one out (different from the others)?
A Eton B Harrow C Summerhill
11 What are the hours of the typical school day in Britain?
A 8.00 a.m to 3.00 p.m. B 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m. C 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m.
12 Compared to the European average, how long is the school year in Britain?
A long B short C about average
13 What is the word used to describe the act of submitting written work as your own when
in reality is was written by someone else?
A impersonation B plagiarism C revisionism
14 How long do most university students in England take to graduate?
A three years B four years C five years
Read the following passage about types of schools through time in Britain. Fill in the
blank with the correct word(s).
After World War II, the UK government reorganized the secondary schools into two basic
types. SECONDARY MODERNS were intended for children who would be going into a
trade and concentrated on the basics plus (15) ……………………; GRAMMAR
SCHOOLS were intended for children who would be going on to higher education and
concentrated on the classics, science, etc. This system lasted until the 1960s, at which point
changes in the political climate led to the general acceptance that this was a
(16)--------------------------- . There are many who think that the selection of children at 11
divides them into "successes" and "failures" at that age and is, therefore, wrong.
The decision was taken to switch to a (17)……………….. of school designed to give every
child a complete education. That is why this new type of school is called a
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL. However, the timetable of the changeover was left to the
local authorities, some of whom were very (18)……………. to the whole idea. The result is
that there is now a mixture. Most authorities run a proper comprehensive system, a few run
essentially the old system of (19)………………… and grammar schools (except the
secondary moderns are now called "comprehensives"). Some run (20) ------------ alongside
one or two remaining grammar schools. Private schools generally give the same sort of
education as grammar schools.
15. A practical skills B. academic skills
16. A. simple system B. discriminatory system
17. A. single group B. single type
18. A. careful B. resistant
19. A. secondary moderns B. independent schools
20. A. independent schools B. comprehensive schools
THE MEDIA
21 Which of these is regarded as a ‘quality’ newspaper?
A The Daily Express B The Daily Mirror C The Daily Telegraph
22 Which of these is not regarded as a ‘quality’ newspaper?
A The Guardian B The Sun C The Times
23 Which newspaper is famous for its ‘page three girls’?
A The Daily Express B The Sun C The Daily Mirror
24 Where does BBC television get its money from?
A advertising B the government C licence fees
25 Which of these is not a TV soap opera?
A The Archers B Coronation Street C Eastenders
26 Which BBC radio station has the most in-depth news coverage?
A Radio Two B Radio Three C Radio Four
27 Which of these has the largest sales?
A The Economist B Private Eye C The Radio Time
28 What term is for the number of copies of a newspaper that are sold?
A circulation B sales C turnover
29 What term is for a TV comedy which shows regularly with the same characters and
setting?
A soap opera B sitcom C comics
30 What term is for the first regular English daily newspaper, was launched with the reign
of Queen Anne in 1702?
A the Daily Mail B the Telegraph C The Daily Courant
31 What term is for a name often used to describe the more popular daily newspaper?
A the tabloids B the broadsheet C the popular
32 What term is for publications which consist of picture stories?
A comedy strips B comics C soap-styled novels
Read the following passage about the nature of TV programming in Britain. Fill in
the blank with the correct word(s).
NATURE OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMING IN BRITAIN
TV channels in Britain are generally free from government 33___________. They are also
free from commercial interference. For example, advertisers have no influence on
programming. The one thing the main 34 __________ are not free from is public taste, 3
because they need as many viewers as possible. The commercial channels need them in
order to attract more 35 _________, while BBC TV needs them in order to justify the
licence fee. 12 As a result, television is full of soaps, 36__________, and so-called ‘reality
TV’ programmes, 4 because these are currently the most popular types. This does not mean,
however, that all TV programmes are of these types2 or that British TV is devoid of 37
___________ content. These days, numerous other channels are available, so that specialist
38________ can be catered for. Moreover, British viewers are accustomed to the idea of TV
as a learning resource. Perhaps this is why British TV makes some of the best
documentaries in the world.
33 A interference B help C questioning
34 A TV B channels C stations
35 A city people B public viewers C TV owners
36 A soap-styled dramas B tragedy drama C comedian programs
37 A serious content B academic lessons C scientific invention
38 A ideas B tastes C wish
FOOD AND DRINK
39 What kind of cooking is involved in traditional national dishes in Britain?
A boiling B frying C roasting
40 Which of these is sometimes regarded as the modern national dish in Britain?
A chicken tikka B chicken tikka masala C roast chicken
41 What kinds of dishes does a ‘greasy spoon’ most typically serve?
A fry-ups B soup C roasts
42 Which kinds of dish on a restaurant menu are most likely to be given English names?
A starters B main dishes C puddings
43 Which of these drinks is most frequently served in a pub?
A beer B spirits C wine

44 What would be the reaction of most British people if you said, ‘I got very drunk last
night’?
A amusement B envy C pity
45 If a British person mentions ‘the local’, to what is he or she probably referring?
A the neighborhood pub B the neighborhood restaurant C the neighborhood shop
Read the following passage about the British food. Fill in the blank with the correct
word(s).
British life does not revolve around food. This is because of the 46 ________ to food which
prevailed fifty years ago. This attitude placed little importance on the pleasures of the table.
Indeed, too much interest in food was regarded as suspiciously ‘foreign’. 3 and there was a
_____________to try anything new. By now, the prevailing attitude has changed, and you
can get 48 ___________ from all over the world in the shops. In fact, the most popular
dishes in twenty-first century Britain are not British ones! In addition, much more attention
is now paid to the 49__________of food as witnessed by numerous cookery and food
programs on 50 __________ .
46 A opinion B view C attitude
47 A fear B reluctance C disgust
48 A ingredients B processed food C ready-made dishes
49 A enjoyment B buying C dining
50 A books B radio C TV
1. HISTORY
1. The UK includes England, Scotland and Wales. FALSE ( + Ireland)
2. Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly
after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada. TRUE
3. ……… is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the
Roman Catholic Church.
A. Henry VII B. Henry VIII C. Bloody Mary
4. Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady, is the only female Prime Minister in the history of
the UK. FALSE -> (first)
5. Which of the following is chronologically corrcect?
A. The Celts, the Germanic people, the Romans, the Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons
B. The Celts, the Romans, the Norman, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings
C. The Celts, the Romans, the Germanic people, the Vikings, the Norman
6. In which year this the Roman invasion of Bristan take place?

A. AD23 B.AD33 C. AD43
7. The history of the United Kingdom includes also the history of England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland. TRUE
8. In Roman times, England was invaded by which group of people?

A. Celts B.Gaels C. Both A & B are correct
9. In the Late Middle Ages (1348 - 1484), What is this period dominated by a period of
protracted conflict called?
A. Hundred Years' War
B. The Wars of the Roses
C. Civil War
10.How many people died from the bubonic plague known as the black death?
A. 1500 people B 50% of population C.10-30% of population
11.The War of the Roses (1455-85) was a dynastic struggle between which two
powerful families?
A. Lancastrians and Yorkists
B. Arundel and Richmond
C. Henry Clifford and Simon Digby
12.Henry VII (1485-1509) made use of the situation after the end of the Wars of the
Roses to establish an absolute monarchy. True
13.In what year were the two kingdoms of England and Scotland acceded to the Act of
Union?
A. 1720 B.1707 C.1700
14.What is the main cause of the Irish famine?
A. Epidemic disease
B. Natural disaster
C. Crop failure
15.What is the main cause of the Irish famine?

A. Epidemic disease
B. Natural disaster
C. Crop failure
2. GEOGRAPHY
1. Which region not have so much sea coast but have much farming land and industrial
cities ?
A. Midlands
B. Scotland
C. Northern ireland
2. How is the climate of Wales?

A. Warm summers and Mild winters
B. Warm summers and Cold winters
C. Mild summers and Mild winters
3. A current of warm ocean water that flows by the British Isles and keeps the temperatures
mild is Gulf Stream. TRUE
4. What is the land of lakes, rivers and varied sea coast in UK ?

A. Northern england
B. Wales
C. Northern ireland
5. Nothern England get colder in the North- East, and wetter in the West. True
6. What is the common name of Big Ben Clock Tower?

A. Palace of Westminster
B. Queen's Palace and Fort
C. Stratford-upon-Avon
D. York Minster
7.What was Edinburgh Castle used for 300 years ago?

A. For military purposes
B. For tourists to visit
C. It's abandoned
D. For civil purposes
8.Is there an elevator in Big Ben clock tower? If not, how many steps do people have to
walk?
A. About 100
B. About 200
C. About 300
D. About 400
9.What are the columns of the Giant's Causeway made of?
A. Made of stone
B. Made from fossils
C. Made from volcanic lava
D. Made from sand
10. Which famous place has been the home of King Arthur?
A. CONWY CASTLE
B. EDINBURGH CASTLE
C. WINDSOR CASTLE
D. TINTAGEL CASTLE
12. What are the columns of the Giant's Causeway made of?
A. Made of stone
B. Made from fossils
C. Made from volcanic lava
D. Made from sand
13. What was Edinburgh Castle used for 300 years ago?
A. For military purposes
B. For tourists to visit
C. It's abandoned
D. For civil purposes
14. Which city is the capital and largest city of England in the United Kingdom?
A. London
B. Cardiff
C. Belfast
D. Edinburgh
15. What is the first most spoken language in the United Kingdom
A. French
B. English
C. Polish
3. IDENTITY
1. Where several aspects of public life, such as education and the legal and welfare
systems, are organized separately, and differently from the rest of Britain?
A. Scotland
B. England
C.Wales
2. What is the name of England anthem?
A. Land of Hope and Glory
B. God Save the Queen
C. Londonderry Air
3. Gender discrimination does exist (esp. among lower and upper classes)
A. True
B. False
4. The longest-established of non-native British are ?
A. Black Caribbeans
B. Jamaicans
C. Trinidadians
5. One of the first EU country to have a woman P.M and a woman chairperson of debate in
Parliament
A. True
B. False
6. Nuclear family is more common in Britain
A. False
B. True
7. Britain is a class-conscious society and easy to become friends with smb from a different
class.
A. False
B. True
8. Where is public life similar to that in England
A. Wales
B. Scotland
C. Northern Ireland
9. British look the same, eat the same food, have the same religious heritage(Christianity) ,
learn the same language first English and have the same attitudes to the roles of men and
women.
A. True
B. False
10. The Scottish way of speaking English is very
A. Distintive
B. Unusual
C. Typical
11. In the UK family, financial responsibility is only by men.
A. True
B. False
12. The color of buses in the UK is blue
A. True
B. False
13. British people drive on the left
A. True
B. False
14. The British are very sympathetic to the French.
A. True
B. False
15. The different classes in England have the same daily habits.
A. True
B. False
4. ATTITUDES
1. Do British men wear caps ?
A. True
B. False
2. English people are......
A. Rude
B. Polite – right
C. Funny
3. Do Britisher prefer a cup of tea?
A. Yes
B. No
4. Is the topic British talk about family?
A. True
B. False
5. Is RSPCA an abbreviation for UK Animal Protection Organization?
A. True
B. False
6. Is the UK a multicultural country?
A. True
B. False
7. Which one is not the idealized vision of the countryside of Britons?
A. The countryside none of the negative associations
B. The countryside with peace and quiet, beauty, health, and no crime
C. Ancient houses
8. In UK, people are formal when people are “on duty” ?
A. True
B. False
9. What is the British culture of communication and behavior when meeting?
A. Hello
B. Good morning
C. Shake hands
10.Being friendly in Britain often involves?
A. Don´t be bothered with titles (Mr. ,Mrs.)
B. Requests with the “magic word“
C. Not wash up the dishes at a friend´s house
11.Most British people do not feel welcomed if, on being invited to somebody's
house, ...................
A. They find the hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them
B. The hosts do not shake their hands
C. They do not find hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them
12.Do British People Drink A Lot of Alcohol?
A. True
B. False
13.It´s considered very rude when ......
A. Asking people about their privacy
B. Washing up the dishes at a friend´s house
C. Doing charity works for people in need
14.British don't like reminiscing about old safer times?
A. True
B. False
15.Which one is not the character of the British?
A. Love of countryside
B. Love of animals
C. Love of city
5. THE MONARCHY
1. What is not the characteristics of a constitutional monarchy?
A. The monarch only has certain functions and is only a symbol for the whole country.
B. There are laws about property and who gets to be the next monarch.
C. The monarch makes all the laws
2. The British monarchy did not originate from which of the following small kingdoms?
A. Scotland
B. Wessex
C. Anglo – Saxon
3. What is an absolute monarchy?
A. The power is in the hands of all
B. All of the power is given to the people and no power is given to the monarch
C. The King (monarch) has all of the power
4. The monarch is not only the Head of state but also a symbol of the unity of the nation
A. True
B. False
5. The Monarch cannot
A. Appoint government minister
B. Appoint the Prime Minister
C. Give royal assent to legislation passed by Parliament
6. What form of government includes a constitution which limits the king’s power
A. Absolute monarchy
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Republic
7. Queen can choose anyone from the House of Common to become the Prime Minister
A. True
B. False
8. Which of the following countries is a real-life example of a constitutional monarchy
A. England United Kingdom)
B. Cuba
C. United States
9. Which of the following is not a value of the British monarchy?
A. Gives British people a symbol of discipline and rigour
B. Boost economy
C. Be the embodiment of the government
10. Inherited the crown from King George VI, who is the current monarch in Britain?
A. Queen Victoria II
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. King Phillip
11. Does the Queen choose the leader of the major party in the House of Common to
become?
A. Prime Minister
B. Parliament
C. Deputy Prime Minister
12. The monarchy can remit sentences passed on convicted criminals
A. True
B. False
13. In a constitutional monarchy, who has the real power or control?
A. The Monarch
B. The President
C. The Elected Officials
14. A monarchy is…
A. A government ruled by a president
B. A government ruled by Chuck Norris
C. A government ruled by a king or queen
15 . In an absolute monarchy, the king shares power with an elected parliament
A. True
B. False
6. GOVERMENT
1. Who was the first Prime Minister in Britain?
A. Winston Churchill
B. Anthony Eden
C. Harold Macmillan
D. Harold Wilson
2. Who is the Prime Minister in Britain these days?

A. Margaret Thatcher
B. John Major
C. Tony Blair
D. Boris Johnson
3. In Britain, governments come and go, but the civil service remains.
A. True
B. False
4. According to the Britain servants, civil service is not a career.

A. True
B. False
5. Which is NOT mentioned as the benefit of being civil servants in Britain?

A. Getting a high salary
B. Having absolute job security
C. Being awarded an official honor
D. Being ranked as upper class
6. Which institute is the current Prime Minister a member of?

A. The house of Lords
B. The house of Commons
C. All is not correct
7. Elections may take place earlier than the time specified in the law?
A. True
B. False
8. How many branches of Government are there in the UK

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
9. Which 'House' will you NOT find in Parliament?
A. House of Lords
B. House of Commons
C. House of Tudor
10.How many ministers in the Cabinet?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 15
D. 25
11.Name one branch or part of the government.

A. State government.
B. Legislative.
C. Parliament.
D. United Nations.
12.Who chooses the ministers of the government?

A. The Cabinet
B. The Prime Minister
C. Parliament
D. The Queen
13. What is the name of the Prime Minister's official country residence?
A. Alton Towers
B. Government House
C. Chequers
14.What phrase is commonly used to denote the Prime Minister, his or her closest
advisers, and the cabinet office?
A. Downing Street
B. Westminster
C. Whitehall
15. When parliament agrees on a new law, what must happen before it becomes law?
A. The royal agreement
B. The royal assent
C. The royal assignment
16. The Prime Minister :

A. Is responsible for all policies and decisions
B. Choose ministers
C. Is the Head of Parliament
D. Is the leader of the gornverment
7. PARLIAMENT
1. What kind of vote can the House of Commons use to check the PM?
A. Vote-of-confident
B. Vote-of-no-confident
2. At what age can citizens vote?
A. 17
B. 18
C. 19
3. How many Houses in the UK Parliament?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
4. Beside legislative, executive, what is the last branch in the Constitution?
A. Judicial
B. Constitutional
C. Political
5. How many MPs are allowed in each constituency to sit in the House of Commons?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
6. How many members in the House of Commons?
A. 630
B. 640
C. 650
7. Lord Chancellor is the leader of the House of Lords.
A. True
B. False
8. The House of Common writes the legislation.
A. True
B. False (Cabinet ministers)
9. What does MPS represent for?
A. Its constituent
B. Its constitution
C. Its constituency
10.Which House makes laws?
A. House of Commons
B. House of Lords
C. Both
11.How many members do the House of Lords have?
A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
12.What is an idea for a new law called, before it is approved?
A. Vision
B. Law
C. Bill
13.House of Commons has more power than House of Lords.
A. True
B. False
14.What is the day they go to vote called?
A. Election day
B. Polling day
C. Elected day
15.Which House’s members have annual salary?
A. House of Commons
B. House of Lords
C. Both
16.Who is the chief officer of House of Common?
A. The Speaker
B. The PM
C. None of them
17.How many main parties in the UK?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
8. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
1. When was the European Economic Community (EEC) established?
A. 1957
B. 1973
C. 1993
2. When did the UK vote to leave the European Union?
A. 23-6-2016
B. 8-12-2017
C. 31-12-2020
3. “EU law is legally binding in the UK and all the EU member states.”
A. False
B. True
4. Who is the current head of the British monarchy?
A. Queen Elizabeth I
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. Prince Charles
5. How many countries are there in Commonwealth?
A. 53
B. 54
C. 55
6. The British Commonwealth founded in 1931.
A. True
B. False
7. How many members are there in the Council of Europe?
A. 47
B. 28
C. 68
8. How many member states of the European Union are in the Council of Europe (CoE) ?
A. 30
B. 57
C. 28
9. The Council of Europe (CoE) was established shortly after the end of World War II
A. True
B. False
10. The UK is one of five temporary members of the Security Council.
A. True
B. False
11. When did the UK join the United Nations?
A. 1945
B. 1954
C. 1955
12. The UK is … largest provider of financial contributions to the UN.
A. The second
B. The third
C. The fifth
13. When did the UK leave the EU?
A. 2016
B. 2019
C. 2020
14. How many member nations are there in NATO?
A. 26
B. 27
C. 28
15. When was NATO founded?
A. 1945
B. 1949
C. 1954
16. The Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state for 16 countries in Commonwealth.
A. True
B. False
17. What was the name of Commonwealth Games in 2018?
A. Gold Coast 2018

B. Birmingham 2018
C. Glasgow 2018
18. In EU referendum (2016), the 52-48 vote for Brexit.
A. True
B. False
19. How many member nations are there in the UN?
A. 140
B. 142
C. 143
20. Which organization does the European Convention on Human Rights belong to?
A. EU
B. NATO
C. The Council of Europe
9. EDUCATION
1. Education in the UK is compulsory from the age of:
A. 6-16
B. 7-15
C. 5-16
2. In England undergraduate or Bachelor’s degree takes:
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
3. First big exam at the age of 16 is called:
A. A level
B. GCSE
C. Secondary School Exam
4. In GCSE you generally take:
A. 5 subjects
B. 7 subjects
C. 9 subjects
5. Two main types of schools in Britain are:
A. State and private
B. State and public
C. Private and public
6. In …, you don’t have to pay.
A. State schools
B. Private schools
C. Public schools
7. Since 1970s most eleven-year-olds have all gone on to the same local school, known
as:
A. Independent school
B. State school
C. Comprehensive school
8. Which part of the UK has its own single examining board?
A. Wales
B. Scotland
C. Northern Ireland
9. What subjects does the national test consist of?
A. English, arithmetic, science
B. English, mathematics, science
C. English, mathematics, foreign language
10.Are English children allowed to drop foreign languages completely from their
studies?
A. Yes, after the age of 14
B. Yes, after the age of 16
C. No
11.How many holidays do the UK children have during the school year?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
12.How many stages are in Britain system of education?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
13.What are the 3Rs?
A. Literature, writing, arithmetic
B. Reading, writing, history
C. Reading, writing, arithmetic
14.Children from what social class are better in education?
A. Working class
B. Upper class
C. Middle class
15.The phrase “sixth form” refers to pupils who:
A. Has studied only six grades
B. Are studying to the age of sixteen
C. Are studying beyond the age of sixteen
10. MEDIA
1. Which of the following is the oldest daily newspaper?
A. The Times
B. The Sun
C. The Guardian
2. In Britain, the “lower classes” are not regular readers.
A. True
B. False
3. Which of the following is one of tabloid’s features?
A. Complicated vocabularies
B. Formal style
C. More opinions than facts
4. Which is the following is the Britain’s main public service broadcaster?
A. ‘ITV’
B. BBC
C. Discovery
5. BBC 1 specialises in shows with broad appeal, such as sport, entertainment, drama, kid’s
shows and current affairs.
A. True
B. False
6. Tabloid is a smaller than standard newspaper which focuses on less "serious" content,
especially celebrities, sports, and sensationalist crime stories.
A. True
B. False
7. Broadsheet is a standard or full sized newspaper that takes a serious look at majornews
stories.
A. True
B. False
8. Broadsheet newspapers have …… sentences than tabloid newspapers. (shorter/ longer)
9. Broadsheet newspapers are informal.
A. True
B. False
10. Which of these following newspapers generally accounted as one of Britain’s “big
three” ?
A. Daily Telegraph
B. Daily Mirror
C. Daily Mail
11. Tabloid newspapers focus on famous people, private life and ……. (scandal /
international events).
12. Which of the following is one of tabloid’s features?
A. unbiased and clear language
B. complicated vocabularies
C. stories are mixed together
13. Which of the following is one of broadsheet newspapers’ features?
A. full sized newspapers
B. short sentences
C. mix fact and emotion
14. Metro is the United Kingdom’s ……..-circulation print newspaper. (highest/lowest)
15. Broadsheet newspapers are NOT divided into clear sections.
A. True
B. False
11. WELFARE STATE

1. What is the second period of Britain’s welfare state also known as?
A. Golden Age of Welfare States.
B. Welfare State Crisis.
C. None of the above.
2. How many periods are there in the development process of Britain’s welfare state?
A. 1.
B. 2.
C. 3.
3. What new social risk is included in the first period of Britain’s welfare state?
A. Safety and security.
B. Pension payments.
C. Environmental pollution.
4. What is the welfare state’s 3 major themes?
A. Education, housing, and healthcare.
B. Education, economy, and healthcare.
C. Education, housing, and economy.
5. Who started the U.K welfare state?
A. Sir William Beveridge.
B. Aneurin Bevan.
C. J.M. Keynes.
6. What is the core principle of the welfare state?
A. Housing assistance.
B. Equality of opportunity.
C. Social security.
7. Who is eligible for more free services?
A. People of working ages.
B. Children and seniors.
C. Teachers.
8. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the NHS?
A. Government give priority to poorer citizens.
B. Government used to provide free basic medical services except for optical
treatments.
C. Dental treatments are free.
9. How is the NHS funded?
A. General taxation and national insurance.
B. General taxation, national insurance, and patient charges.
C. General taxation and patient charges.
10. Who can use NHS services?
A. All British can use NHS services.
B. Everyone, even the foreigners.
C. Only people who are registered with a GP.
11. What would happen if the national insurance or patient charges raised less funding
for the NHS than originally estimated?
A. Funds from general taxation are used.
B. Citizens will not receive free healthcare.
C. Free healthcare will be limited.
12. NHS services quality was rated ____ by the poor.
A. Excellent.
B. Bad.
C. Good enough.
13. NHS published _____ on January 7th, 2019.
A. NHS Long Term Plan.
B. NHS Plan 2000.
C. None of the above.
14. Which of the followings occur to Britain’s welfare state?
A. Free riders.
B. Doctors/nurses shortage.
C. Both A & B.
15. What is the purpose of the welfare state?
A. Provide basic economic security.
B. Improve citizens’ health.
C. Give free healthcare.
12. FOOD & DRINK

1. Many British people eat a roast dinner on Sundays?
A. True
B. False
2. Which of these is not a traditional accompaniment to English food?
A. Tomato ketchup
B. Mustard
C. Wasabi
3. Which of these traditional British dishes is the old one out?

A. Sausage and mash
B. Toad in the hole
C. Pancakes
4. People are not permitted to be served in pubs until the age of 14:
A. True
B. False
5. Which is the main meal of the day in the UK?

A. Full Breakfast
B. Lunch
C. Dinner
6. What food is not in a full England breakfast?

A. Chip
B. Mushrooms
C. Tomato
7. What is Britain's favorite alcoholic drink?

A. Spirits
B. Beer
C. Wine
8. How much sugar do Britons consume each year?
A. 5 kilograms a person per year
B. More than 5 kilograms a person per year
C. Less than 5 kilograms a person per year
9. "English breakfast" is sometimes jokingly referred to as "grease spoonful"

A. True
B. False
10. What time do most British people eat their evening meal?
A. Between 8pm and 9pm
B. Between 7pm and 8pm
C. Between 5.30pm and 7pm
11. For what reason does the puritan tradition say that alcohol should be restricted?
A. Dangerous
B. Addictive
C. Weight gain
12. What British people eat?

A. Eggs
B. Frog's meat
C. Cow's meat
13. British people used to eat fish and chips for lunch.
A. True
B. False
14. How many meals are there for British people?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
15. At what age, you will be served in pubs?

A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
16. On which day do the British have a traditional lunch?

A. Wednesday
B. Friday
C. Sunday
13. HOLIDAY AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS

1. Christmas Day, 25 December, celebrates the birth of
A. Jesus Christ
B. Queen Elizabeth
C. Father Christmas
2. Boxing Day is the day _ Christmas Day and is a public holiday.
A. During
B. Before
C. After
3. Which of the dates below is NOT a public holiday?
A. Spring Bank Holiday
B. Halloween
C. Boxing Day
4. The _ days before Easter are known as Lent.
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
5. Another name of Shrove Tuesday?
A. Pancake Day
B. Lent
C. Easter
6. April Fool’s Day, 1 April, is a day when people play jokes on each other until _.
A. All day
B. Midday
C. Middnight
7. Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the_.
A. Houses of Parliament
B. House of Lord
C. House of Commons
8. Other religiuos festivals are in November or December and celebrated for eight days.
A. Diwali
B. Hannukah
C. Vaisakhi
9. Which one is the religious festival in Britain?
A. Bonfire Night
B. Bank holidays
C. Eid ul Adha
10.Vaisakhi also spelled.
A. Baisakhi
B. Maisakhi
C. Haisakhi
11.Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June.
A. True
B. False
12.Boxing days in the UK 26th December.
A. True
B. False
13. Diwali celebrated by Hindus and Fawkes.
A. True
B. False
14.Mothering Sunday (or Mother’s day) is the Sunday three weeks after Easter.
A. True
B. False
15. In Halloween day, young people will often dress up in frightening costumes to play
‘hide and seek’.
A. True
B. False
REVIEW
1. The symbol of England: ROSE. The symbol of Wales is daffodil. The symbol of
Northern Ireland is shamrock. The symbol of Scotland is thistle
2. The capital of Wales is Cardiff. The capital of England is London. The capital of
Northern Ireland is Belfast. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh
3. The flag of UK is Union Jack. The flag of England is St. George’s Cross. The flag
of Scotland is St. Andrew’s Cross
4. The flag of Northern Ireland is St. Patrick’s Cross
5. The UK anthem is God saves the queen
6. Ireland is also called Emerald Isle (because of its greenery)
7. The symbols of London: Big Ben Clock Tower, Tower Bridge
8. There are 1200 members in the House of Lords
9. Life peer is a member in the House of Lords who can sit there until death.
10.‘Bees and honey’ is Cockney rhyming slang for MONEY
11.The English people are originated from The Germanic
12.Driving on the left-hand side of the road shows one of British characteristics of
being different.
13. In the past, London was called ‘Walled City’
14.Literature is Ango Saxon is Beowulf. Literature in Norman is The Caterbury Tales
(by Geoffrey Chaucer)
15.The basic law in feudalism is Domesday (1086)
16.The Black Death (1348) was caused by bubonic plague.
17.Tudor was known as “Early Modern” in British history.
18.“Guy Fawkes Day” is celebrated for the event “The Gunpower Plot” (1605) (5th
November)
19.War of Roses (1455-1485) was between 2 royal families : Lancastrian & Yorkists
20.Poll Tax was the cause of Peasant Revolt (1381). Armada (1588) was between UK
and Spain
21.Captain Cook is the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand
22.Napoleonic war (1803-1815) was at the Battle of Trafalgar.
23.War of Hastings was between Harold & William (1066). King Alfred united Anglo
Saxon kingdoms.
24.Hadrian Wall was built to protect enemy of Scots and Picts.
25.Anglo Saxon heptarchy consists of 7 kingdoms( Essex, Sussex, Wessex, Middlesex,
East Anglia, Northumbria, Mercia)
26.Irish famine(1845-1850) is the result of potato crop failure
27.Battle at Waterloo ended the war with Napoleon.
28.Civil war (1642-1649) was between the King (Cavalier) and Parliament
(Roundheads)
29.Henry VIII established Church of England.
30.Wales was fully incorporated in England in 1535
31.The highest mountain in the UK is called Ben Nevis. It is in Scotland. The
longest river is the River Severn in Wales/England. The biggest lake is Lough
Neagh in Northern Ireland. A famous lake with a monster Nessie is Loch Ness in
Scotland.
32. The Channel Tunnel was opened in 1944. It allowed cars and passengers to cross
the English Channel in 20 minutes.
33. The UK is a constitutional monarchy. In Britain, the central government has given
rights to the local government.
34. In the UK, driving license can be used for identification.
35. Cockney is those who come from a wider area of the innermost suburbs of London
known for strong accent and particular use of slangs.
36. KILT: Scottish national traditional skirt with a tartan pattern worn by men on
special occasions.
37. The special color of taxi in England: BLACK
38. The Speaker in the House of Commons: The person who controls the debates and
checks if the legal procedure of passing the laws is followed.
39. Shakespeare was born in Southern England in Tudor period.
40.The cabinet meets 4 times a month. To the south of England is the English
Channel.
41. The bill has to go through 7 stages to become a law.
42. The full name of the nations on the British Isle is The United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.
43. LEA is a branch of local government which cares for education.
44. Bagpipe is a traditional musical instrument of Scotland.
45. In Britain, the right to vote is referred as Franchise.
46. The official term (tenure) of the UK government is 5 years.
47. The House of Parliament/The Palace of Westminster is where the British
Parliament works.
48. The House of Commons is more important than the House of Lords.
49. The daily reports of everything said in the Commons are called HANSARD.
50. In Britain, millions of families have Bird Tables in their garden to feed the birds.
51. Halloween is celebrated on 31st October.
52. The British often talk about the weather to start the conversation.
53. The Minister of Finance is called Chancellor of Exchequer/ Secretary of State
for finance.
54. The next heir to Queen Elizabeth II is Prince Charles.
55. The British people usually go to vote on Thursday. The swingometer is a device
used by television on election night.
56. Before 1965, students finishing primary stage had to take an exam called ELEVEN
PLUS.
57. The two systems of education in the UK are public school and state school.
58. The oldest universities in the UK are Oxford and Cambridge.
59.There are 659 members in the House of Commons.
60. ‘APPLES AND PEARS’ is Cockney rhyming slang for STAIRS.
61. Keeping the same political systems shows one of British characteristics of being
conservative.
62. West End is well known as a place for rich people in London.
63. Easter is celebrated on 1st Sunday in April following the full moon.
64. The systems of education financed by the individuals in the UK is called public
system.
65. The UK is located in North-West coast of Europe.
66. ‘TROUBLE AND STRIFE’ is Cockney rhyming slang for WIFE.
67. The current political power: Conservative Party and Liberal Democrats.
68. The head of the monarchy presently is Queen Elizabeth II.
69. The head of the Education Department is called Secretary of State for Education.
70. The head of the Treasury is referred as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
71. The cabinet consists of 20 members. The official residence of the Prime Minister: 10
Downing Street.
72. The two House of Britain Parliament are the House of Commons and the House of
Lords.
73. Mr/Mrs Speaker: one who chairs the House of Commons.
74. The members of the Upper House are called peers.
75. The members of the Lower House are called MPs (Members of Parliament).
76. Life peerages: those who are entitled by the House of Lords.
77. The head of the Upper House is called Chancellor of Lords.
78.The function of the House of Commons: making law
79. The Whips: intermediaries between front and backbenchers make sure that they vote
in the same way.
80. The schools organized by the government are called: State School.
81. Private education in the UK is known as public school.
82. The compulsory age for full time education in the UK: from 5 to 16.
83. LEA stands for Local Education Authority.
84. Name some famous public school: Eton College, Rugby, Harrow.
85. Comprehensive school: a school in Britain for children of all different levels of
ability who are over the age of 11.
86. GCSEO stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education Ordinary.
87. The 6th form: Education where students (beyond age of 16) can prepare for A level
and university.
88. Name some famous universities in the UK: Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh.
89. The Open university is for people who can’t be ordinary students.
90. The sandwich courses: studies interrupted by periods of time outside education.
91. The two popular categories of the British national newspaper: broadsheet &
tabloid.
92. BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation.
93. Benefit that the retired people can receive: pension (old age pension).
94. GPs: General practitioners (a doctor provides medical treatment for people who
live in a particular area).
95. Boxing day in the UK: 26th December.
96. Public holidays are usually known as bank holidays.
97. Panto (Pantomime): silent drama
98. The three compulsory core subjects made by National Curriculum: English, Maths,
Science.
99. Pre-school prepares for the start of compulsory education. The national exam taken
at 18 is A level.
100. TV sets have 4 programs: BBC1, ITV, Channel 3, Channel 5. The famous
newspaper street: Fleet Street.
101. Quality papers give deep coverage to politic and other serious news.
102. The BBC depends neither on advertisement nor government.
103. License fee: money TV set has to pay.
100. Department of Social Security: the department in charge of giving financial help
to needy people.
101. Unemployment benefit is known colloquially as the dole.
102. The retirement age: 65 for man, 60 for woman
106. The arrangement of the benches facing everyone in the House of Commons reflects
British belief in and against formation.
107. Councils are known as local government, authority.
108. Peerages are conferred by the Queen on the advice of Prime Minister.
109. The British people look to the Queen as figurehead.
110. The Windsors refer to the name of Royal Family. The first Prime Minister of
Britain: Robert Walpole
112. Benefit can help people cover funeral expenses: death grant.
113. NHS stands for National Health Service. The way GPs (General Practitioners) are
paid is called capitation system.
116. A charity for the mentally handicapped: MENCAP.
117. There is a high turnover of nursing staff because nursing profession has always
been rather badly paid.
118. There is no water service in pubs. If you want something, you have to go and ask
for it at the bar.
119. In Scotland, New Year is called Hogmanay.
120. Lords in House of Lord consist of The lord Spiritual and Lords Temporal.

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TRƯỜNG ĐH NGOẠI NGỮ - TIN HỌC KỲ THI KẾT THÚC HỌC PHẦN

TP.HCM Học kỳ I. Năm học 2020 - 2021

1. England, Scotland, Wales and __________ form the UK.

PART 2. Give a brief answer to the following questions.

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KỲ THI KẾT THÚC HỌC PHẦN

PART II. Give a brief answer to the following questions:

PART I. Choose A, B, or C to best complete the following sentences about British

1. The UK is a short form of ________

PART II. Give a brief answer to the questions below

1. What are the common characteristics of the tabloid newspaper in Britain?

TEST 2 DATE: 22 NOVEMBER 2021

1 What percentage of children in Britain go to public schools?

A more than 90% B about 50% C less than 10%

2 What percentage of children in Britain go to independent schools?

A more than 90% B about 50% C less than 10%

3 What proportion of 17-year-olds in England study a foreign language?

A more than 90% B about 50% C less than 10%

4 What proportion of 20-year-olds in Britain study at university?

A more than 65% B about 35% C less than 15%

A junior B prep C primary

A comprehensive B grammar C technical

7 At which of these places could you not study for A-levels?

A further education college B sixth form college C grade school

A one B three C five

9 What kind of qualification does a student who completes a course of undergraduate

A Cert. Phys B DipSc C BSc

11 What are the hours of the typical school day in Britain?

A long B short C about average

A impersonation B plagiarism C revisionism

14 How long do most university students in England take to graduate?

A three years B four years C five years

15. A practical skills B. academic skills

16. A. simple system B. discriminatory system

17. A. single group B. single type

18. A. careful B. resistant

19. A. secondary moderns B. independent schools

20. A. independent schools B. comprehensive schools

21 Which of these is regarded as a ‘quality’ newspaper?

A The Daily Express B The Daily Mirror C The Daily Telegraph

22 Which of these is not regarded as a ‘quality’ newspaper?

A The Guardian B The Sun C The Times

23 Which newspaper is famous for its ‘page three girls’?

A The Daily Express B The Sun C The Daily Mirror

24 Where does BBC television get its money from?

A advertising B the government C licence fees

25 Which of these is not a TV soap opera?

A The Archers B Coronation Street C Eastenders

27 Which of these has the largest sales?

A The Economist B Private Eye C The Radio Time

A circulation B sales C turnover

A soap opera B sitcom C comics

A the Daily Mail B the Telegraph C The Daily Courant

A the tabloids B the broadsheet C the popular

32 What term is for publications which consist of picture stories?

A comedy strips B comics C soap-styled novels

NATURE OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMING IN BRITAIN