TEST 31

The UK population is ethnically diverse and changing rapidly, especially in large cities such as London.

The King receives foreign ambassadors and high commissioners, entertains visiting heads of state, and makes state visits overseas in support of diplomatic and relationships with other countries.

The Speaker is neutral and does not represent a political party, even though he or she is an MP, represents a constituency and deals with the constituents’ problems like any other MP.

The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames and is a Ferris wheel that is 443 feet (135 metres) tall.

If you are facing domestic violence you can get help from the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 at any time, or the police can help you find a safe place to stay.

Bonfire Night, 5 November, is an occasion when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays.

The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway. They first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves.

Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.

There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. They are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit, and where people live, work and look after the landscape.

Vaccinations and medical treatment for animals are available from veterinary surgeons (vets).

Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.

People in the UK are living longer than ever before. This is due to improved living standards and better health care. There are now a record number of people aged 85 and over. This has an impact on the cost of pensions and health care.

The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.

This is true.

The annual British Academy Film Awards, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), are the British equivalent of the Oscars.

The Labour Party won the 1945 election. Clement Attlee was Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951 and led the Labour Party for 20 years.

Sir Ian Botham captained the English cricket team and holds number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.

The war against Japan ended in August 1945 when the United States dropped its newly developed atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

In the UK, there are public holidays each year called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day.

By 1200, the English ruled an area of Ireland known as the Pale, around Dublin.

The most famous rugby union competition is the Six Nations Championship between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

Edward VI died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.

Cases of unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace are considered civil offences.

This is true.