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During the 18th century, people from other countries moved in to Britain for several reasons. One of the reasons were:

The British government invited them to live and populate Britain.
They wanted to escape religious persecution, as well as safety, and job opportunities.
It was the Second World War, and they needed refuge.
None of the above.

Which is NOT one of the reasons why there was an influx of immigration to the UK during 1945?

The British government called upon their neighboring countries to help with the rebuilding and reconstruction of UK after the 2nd World War.
Due to its economic crisis, the British government encouraged other countries to help stabilize their worsening economy.
Because of its losses on the recent World War, they called upon the other countries military forces to help them in their wars.
They were invited to come and work, since there were available jobs in the country.

The number of migrating people drastically decreased on 1960. Why is that?

The British government started new laws to restrict immigration.
Britain has recovered from their downfall and they don't need anymore workers.
Overpopulation.
None of the above.

During 1980, large immigrant groups emergeThey are from:

United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Soviet Union
United States, Australia, South Africa, and South East Asia
United States, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand
United States, South East Asia, South Africa, and New Zealand

Women (in Britain) on the 19th century were better off than today's women, having more benefits and suffered less sexual discrimination.

TRUE
FALSE

If a woman got married on 1883, she would have:

The right to divorce her husband.
Her husband's properties are also her properties.
Both a and b are correct.
None of the above.

What is the term or name of the women who pursued sexual equality during 18th and 19th centuries?

"Suffragettes"
"Suffragium"
"Sufferagettes"
"Suffragiumettes"

When the First World War ended in 1918, women over the age of __ were given the right to vote.

30
21
25
18

Women leave universities with higher grades than men.

True
FALSE

Despite having more benefits than before, what factors or incidents that shows that sexual discrimination still persists?

Male workers get paid more than their female colleagues.
Female workers can only apply on secretarial, health care jobs, and weren't allowed to apply on male-oriented jobs.
Both a and b are correct.
None of the above.

Statistics show that 65% of today's children live with their families, __, in lone-parent families, and __ live within a stepfamily.

15%, 20%
25%, 10%
35%, none
20%, 15%

In what ages and subjects particularly are children required to take national tests?

7, 10, and 14; English, Science, and Mathematics
7, 10, and 14; English, Science, and Arts
7, 11, and 14; English, Science, and History
7, 11, and 14; English, Science, and Mathematics

The meaning of the acronym, GCSE, is:

Greater College of Secondary Education
General Certificate of Secondary Education
General Certificate of Secondary Educator
General Certificate of Scottish Education

What are the advantages of taking vocational qualifications?

They can advance several grades if they get good results during qualification tests.
Schools and colleges expect good results from those vocational qualification tests.
Both answers are correct.
None of the above.

Where can people over 16 years of age pursue higher education to develop their leisure interests and skills?

Colleges of Further Education or Adult Education Centers
Center of Further Education or Adult Education Colleges
Scottish Qualifications Authority
None of the above.

A 15-year old child can get a paying job.

True
FALSE

It is necessary for a 16-year old child to get a license first before getting a paying job.

True
FALSE

At what age can people vote and voice out their concerns?

21
18
30
14

What are the health hazards that British youth are facing today?

Smoking, alcohol, and illegal drugs
Smoking, alcohol, illegal drugs, and video games
Smoking, alcohol, and video games
Smoking, illegal drugs, and video games

Which statement/s are true?

More women smoke than men.
If you're 15 years old, you're at the legal age to buy tobacco.
Illegal drugs and crimes show no relation to each other whatsoever.
You can buy alcoholic beverages when you've reached 16 years of age.

In the last 2001 political elections, only __ out of 5 young adults exercised their right to vote.

1
2
3
4

Statistics show that __ of young adults, and __ of the whole population, use illegal drugs and substances.

1/3, 1/2
1/2, 1/3
1/2, 2/3
1/2, 2/4

Life in the UK Test

Life in the UK Test Chapter 2 Exam 1

Life in the UK Test

Life in the UK test