14. About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War II. They are mainly from the West Indies, India and . A. Indonesia B. Singapore C. Hong Kong, China D. Pakistan 15. In Britain of the population is urban and is rural. A. 90%; 10% B. 80%; 20% C. 70%; 30% D. 60%; 40% 16. The ancestors of the Welsh were the ancient . A. Celts B. Romans C. Normans D. Britons
17. The average population density in Britain is people per square kilometer. A. 205 B. 370 C. 800 D. 500
18. During the fifth century when the Roman Empire fell, the Germanic invaded and conquered Britain.
A. Angles and Celts B. Angles and Picts C. Angles and Brythons D. Angles and Saxons
19. The upper class in Britain consists of all the following except . A. peerage B. gentry C. landowners D. professionals
20. “Britishness” can be reflected in all the following except . A. Union Jack B. Conservativeness C. the Beatles D. football
21. In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against William?s army on Senlac field near . A. London B. Normandy C. Standford D. Hastings 22. The Plantagenet dynasty was founded by A. Henry B. Henry II C. King Joseph D. Count of Anjor
23. English Reformation was carried out by to change the religion in England from Catholicism to Protestantism.
A. Edward VI B. Henry VIII C. Mary I D. Elizabeth I
24. King John was forced by the barons to sign the which restricted king?s power. A. Bill of Rights B. Petition of Right C. Provisions of Oxford D. Great Charter
25. Simon de Montfort?s reform is considered to be the beginning of English . A. parliament B. cabinet C. constitution D. Liberty
26. From 1649 to 1658 England was called a Commonwealth. It was ruled first by Oliver Cromwell as .
A. Lord Protector B. Lieutenant General C. Commander of the New Model Army D. President
27. William of Orange started Constitutional Monarchy by accepting in 1689. A. Bill of Rights B. Petition of Right C. Provisions of Oxford D. Great Charter
28. It was during the reign of that the name Great Britain came into being in 1707. A. Elizabeth B. Henry VIII C. Charles D. Anne
29. The 1851 London Great Exposition was held in the Crystal Palace which was designed by Queen ?s husband Albert.
A. Mary B. Elizabeth I C. Victoria D. Anne
30. The British Prime Minister who led the British to defeat Nazi Germany is . A. Churchill B. Chamberlain C. Macdonald D. Macmillan
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31. The British constitution is made up of the following EXCEPT . A. Commonwealth law B. statute law
C. common law D. European Community Law
32. The House of Commons is elected by universal suffrage and has Members of Parliament.
A. 650 B. 651 C. 659 D. 660
33. British Conservative Party was formerly called Party in the 18th century. A. Whig B. Tory C. Liberal D. Nationalist
34. The United Kingdom is governed in the name of , by . A. the King; His Majesty?s Government B. the Queen; Her Majesty?s Government C. the Sovereign; Prime Minister
D. the Sovereign; His or Her Majesty?s Government
35. is the “supreme governor” of the Church of England. A. The monarch B. The Archbishop of York
C. The Archbishop of Canterbury D. The Roman Pope
36. In Britain the citizens aged or over have the right to vote. A. 16 B. 18 C. 21 D. 30
37. The House of Common is headed by . A. the Prime Minister B. the Speaker C. the Lord Chencellor D. the Monarch
38. By tradition, the leader of the majority party is appointed by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom.
A. Prime Minister B. Member of Parliament C. Lord of Appeal D. Speaker of the House
39. The Liveral Democratic Party is the combination of the Social Democratic Party and . A. the Conservative Party B. the Labor Party C. the Liveral Party D. the Green Party
40. Parliament has the following functions EXCETP A. make law
B. authorizing taxation and public expenditure C. declare war and making peace
D. examining the actions of the government
41. All criminal trials are held in open court because the criminal law presumes the of the accused until he has been proven guilty beyonbd reasonable doubt. A. guilt B. impartiality C. innocence D. honesty 42. In England, Wales, and Northern Island, people between the age
of and 70 whose names appear on the electoral register are liable for jury service and their names are chosen at random. A. 18 B. 19 C. 20 D. 21
43. The jury consists of ordinary, independent citizens summoned by the court: 12 in England, Wales and Northern Island, and in Scotland. A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15
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44. Whether the accused is guilty or innocent is decided by A.the policemen B. the jury C. the judge D.the sheriff
45. The ultimate court of appeal in civil cases throughout the Scotland is A. the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom B. the Court of Appeal
C. the High Court of Justiciary D. the House of Lords
46. In England and Wales the highest judicial appointnents are nade by the Queen on the advice of .
A. the Lord Chancellor B. the Home Secretary C. the Prime Minister D. the Attorney General
47. Criminal cases in England and Wales may NOT be tried in . A. the Magistrates? Court B. the Court of Appeal C. the High Court D. the Crown Court 48. In Scotland, are primarily civil law courts. A. Magistrates? Courts B. County Courts C. Crown Courts D. District Courts
49. The three “lay” magistrates that make up a Magistrates? Court in Britain are known as .
A. justices of the peace B. stipendiary magistrates C. justices of law D. part-time magistrates
50. The most serious criminal offences in Scotland are tried in . A. the District Court B. the Sheriff Court
C. the High Court of Justiciary D. the Crown Court
51. The economic policy Britain pursued in the 1950s and 1960s was based on the theory of .
A. Adam Smith B. John Maynard Keynes C. Margaret Thatcher D. Karl Marx
52. Under Margaret Thatcher Britain experienced A. economic recession B. economic expansion C. economic decline D. economic depression
53. Which of the following is NOT true of Britain?s agriculture? A. British farming is highly mechanized. B. Agriculture in Britain is intensive. C. British farming is very efficient.
D. Britain?s agriculture can produce enough food for its people. 54. In Britain less than of the population are farmers. A. 2% B. 4% C. 6% D. 10%
55. In the Britain became a net exporter of oil.
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A. 1960s B. 1970s C. 1980s D. 1990s
56. The following financial institutions have their headquarters in London EXCEPT . A. LIoyds TSB B. Barclays C. Royal Bank of Scotland D. HSBC
57. To stimulate economic recovery, the Thatcher Government carried out all the following policies but
A. privatization B. interventionism C. deregulation D. market liberalization
58. Britain is the largest trading nation in the world. A. third B. fourth C. fifth D. sixth 59. British oil fields were discovered on the A. English Channel B. Irish Sea C. Norwegian Sea D. North Sea 60. Which of the following is NOT included in the new industries in Britain?
A. microprocessors B. computers C. biotechnology D. motor vehicles 61. The National Health Service was established in the United Kingdom in . A. 1946 B. 1947 C. 1948 D. 1949 61. is directly responsible for the NHS. A. Local government B. Central government
C. Voluntary organizations D. Certain social boards
62. In Britain, children up to the age of can receive family allowances for children. A. 11 B. 12 C. 15 D. 16
63. In Britain, pensions for the elderly, or retirement benefits, begin for women at the age of .
A. 50 B. 55 C. 60 D. 65
64. In England the NHS is managed by the .
A. Department for Work and Pensions B. Department of Health C. Social Security Agency D. Social Services Department
65. The National Health Service in Britain provides a full range of medical services for .
A. employees B. residents aged between 18—60 C. every resident D. residents aged over 60
66. Social Security in the UK is the government?s most expensive program, costing approximately of public funding.
A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D. 35%
67. A family doctor in Britain is also known as a . A. general doctor B. general pharmacist C. general practitioner D. family practitioner
68. In 2001 people in marriage accounted for of the adult population in Britain. A. 60 % B. 55% C. 50% D. 45%
69. Houses in Britain have traditionally been divided into the following types EXCEPT . A. detached house B. semi-detached house C. terraced house D. attached house
70 is NOT among the Anglican Church.
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