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__ of UK people have their own home.

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

What is a mortgage?

Large sum of money inherited from parents used to buy own houses.
A loan that is usually paid every year (or every month), with interest, in a long period of time.
Own money earned from work and other businesses.
Loans from family friends.

In Scotland, the process is different than other countries, rather than going to an estate agent, you should go first to a __.

A family friend
Bank
Solicitor
Local government office

What is the role of an estate agent / solicitor?

To act as a behalf of the buyer, or to be a middleman between the buyer and the seller.
To inspect the house, and check if the house is in good shape.
To search for new houses and decide for the buyer if it's a good buy or not.
To help the buyer save money by buying a cheaper house that is also a good place to live in.

It is possible to rent accommodation from the local authority.

True
FALSE

Most local authorities provide housing. This is called __.

Local housing
Community housing
Local authority housing
Council housing

Most sellers charge an extra fee upon the rent / buying of their property during the beginning of the buyer's tenancy. The landlord will return this at the end of your tenancy, unless there's property damage. What is this called?

Proprietary fee
Deposit fee
Safety fee
Tenancy fee

It is okay for a landlord to not sell / rent his property if the buyer is disabled.

TRUE
False

Electricity supplied in the UK is at __ volts.

110 volts
220 volts
240 volts
280 volts

You can call 112 should an emergency arise.

TRUE, this is the emergency number for fires, police, and ambulance service.
FALSE, you should dial 999 and not 112.
TRUE, but they only handle fire emergencies.
FALSE, this number is for telephone problems and not emergencies.

In UK, waste is called?

Refuse
Rubbish
Both a and b are correct
None of the above.

If only one person lives in the house, he / she will get a __ reduction to his / her council tax/es.

20.00%
25%
30.00%
50.00%

You can insure your rented / purchased house against fire, theft, and property damage.

True
FALSE

Should there be problems with your neighbors, among these scenarios, what is the most effective approach?

Talk to them first about the problem, and if it can be settled, settle it before it even goes in to court.
Call the police, report about your neighbors.
Voice out your concern to the landlord, then talk to your neighbor.
Call 999 / 112, if they cause nuisance.

In 2002, how many European states have adopted Euro as their currency?

12, including UK
12, not including UK
13, including UK
13, not including UK

Which among these establishments can you NOT get foreign currencies?

Banks
Building societies
Large post offices
Local government offices

What among these can influence for getting a loan?

Occupation
Current status (job, credit records)
Salary
Civil status

What is the difference between a credit card and a debit card?

You can buy goods with your debit card without money, a credit card requires you to have money in your account.
You can buy goods with your credit card without money, a debit card requires you to have money in your account.
You can buy goods with bought, but you'll need to pay monthly bills for a debit card.
There are no differences between the two.

Health care is organized under the NHS, which means?

National Health Service
National Help Service
National Health Support
National Help Support

What is NOT one of the duties of a General Practitioner?

Refer you to a specialist after your check-up with him / her.
Provides free healthcare treatment under the NHS.
Organizes the health treatment you should receive.
Acts as your diet planner.

You can receive free prescriptions when:

You're 25 years old, a resident of Wales.
You're 62 years old, currently residing on England.
A pregnant woman at Britain.
59-year old male living on Northern Ireland

What among these scenarios are not advised on urgent medical treatments?

Contact your GP.
Go to your nearest hospital with an Accident and Emergency department.
Ask your local pharmacist.
Call 999 for an ambulance.

John, aged 26, can have free dental treatment in Wales.

TRUE
False

When registering a birth, if you want both names of the parents to be registered, what should you do?

The father must register the birth.
The mother must register the birth.
Both father and mother must register the birth.
A parent's representative should register the birth.

Education is free until age __

14
15
16
17

Compulsary education is divided into two stages, what are these stages?

Grade school and High School
Elementary and Junior High
Primary and Secondary
First Grade and Secondary Grade

Which subject is NOT part of the National Curriculum?

Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Health

In Scotland, there will soon be a single curriculum for all pupils from age 3 to 18. What is this curriculum called?

A Curriculum for Excellence
A Curriculum for Perfection
A Curriculum for Excellent Grades
A Curriculum for Excellence and Perfection

__% of children students go to private schools.

6
7
8
9

School must be open for __ days a year.

190
200
210
220

Grants are given to families who cannot support their children on Universities.

True
FALSE

Which is NOT a classification on film ratings?

12A
16
18
R18

A 70 year old person can apply for a free TV license.

TRUE
False

What is the current legal age to be allowed to go clubbing, betting, and gambling?

16
17
18
19

PDSA, a charity veterinarian foundation, means:

People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
Personal Dispensary for Sick Animals
Personal Dispensary of Sick Animals
People's Dispensary of Sick Animals

An 18-year old male can drive a bus, provided he has a driving license.

TRUE
False

It is an offense to not have a Ministry of Transport certificate.

True
FALSE

What are the steps for getting a driver's license?

Apply for provisional license, pass the practical driving test, and pass the written theory test.
Apply for provisional license, pass a written theory test, and pass the practical driving test.
Pass the driving test, apply for provisional license, and pass the written theory test.
Pass the written theory test, apply for provisional license, and pass the driving test.

How many years does your license last?

3 years
5 years
Until you reach age 70
Until you reach age 75

You must pay a road tax before you can drive your car around.

True
FALSE

What is the speed limit in single carriageways?

30 mph
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph

What among these statements is the best thing to do when faced with a road accident?

Drive away, let the police and authorities handle it.
Ask about what happened.
Get the contact details of the driver, and anyone involved in the accident. Then call the emergency number.
Call the victim's insurance company and notify what happened.

Which document can NOT prove your identity?

Driver's license
Passport
Membership card
Recent electricity / water bill

Life in the UK Test

Life in the UK Test Chapter 5 Exam 1

Life in the UK Test

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