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MC questions from the workbook Flashcards

1
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What is Scotland Yard?

A

The headquarters of the MET police

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2
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What is the MET?

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Metropolitan Police Force -> London police force

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Which of these is not a collective slang term for the police? Bill / Bobby / Fuzz

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Bobby

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In serious criminal cases in Britain, who decides on the guilt or innocence of the accused?

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a jury

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5
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What is the popular name for the Central Criminal Court in London?

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The Old Bailey

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6
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Which of these is not the title of a type of lawyer in England and Wales?
advocate, barrister, solicitor

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Advocate

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7
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What letters are judges entitled to write after their names?

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QC

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Which section of Britain’s armed forces is sometimes known as ‘the senior’ service?

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The Royal Navy

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9
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Which town is a base of the Royal Navy?

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Portsmouth

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10
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Why do the main political parties in Britain rarely offer any firm opinions about the matter of Britain’s position in the EU during election campaigns?

A

They are divided about it

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11
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The Union Jack does not include a symbol for Wales. Which group wants to keep ik this way?

A

Welsh nationalists

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12
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Why do so few white British people learn another language?

A

They don’t need to.

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13
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Which war is connected with the largest public demonstration in British history?

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the Iraq war

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14
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What is CND?

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an anti-nuclear group

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15
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Who is the religious head of the Church of England?

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The Archbishop of Canterbury

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16
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Of which Christian denomination is the Church of England an example?

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Episcopalian

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17
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Which of the following is the odd one out?

Church of… England / Scotland / Wales

A

Church of Wales

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18
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What is the attitude of most people in modern Britain to organized religion?

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they are not interested

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19
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Which Christian group in Britain often call themselves the Society of Friends?

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Quakers

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20
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What is the fastest-growing type of Christianity in Britain?

A

Charismatic

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21
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Which two non-Christian religions have their own state schools in Britain?

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Islam and Judaism

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22
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What percentage of children in Britain go to public schools?

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less than 10%

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23
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What percentage of British children go to independent schools?

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less than 10%

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24
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What proportion of 17-year-olds in England study a foreign language?

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less than 10%

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25
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What proportion of 20-year-olds in Britain study at university?

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about 35%

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26
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Most British children between the ages of 5 and 11 go to … schools.

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primary

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27
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Most British children between the ages of 11 and 16 go to … schools.

A

comprehensive

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28
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At which of these places could you not study for A-levels?

further education college / sixth form college / grade school

A

grade school

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29
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What is the typical number of subjects studied at school by students in their second year of A-levels?

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three

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30
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What kind of qualification does a student who completes a course of undergraduate university study in Physics normally get?

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BSc

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31
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Which of these schools is the odd one out?

Eton / Harrow / Summerhill

A

Summerhill

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32
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What are the hours of the typical school day in Britain?

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9am to 4pm

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33
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Compared to the European average, how long is the school year in Britain?

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long

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34
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What is the word used to describe the act of submitting written work as your own when in reality it was written by someone else?

A

plagiarism

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35
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How long do most university students in England take to graduate?

A

three years

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36
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Who or what is the old lady of Threadneedle Street?

A

The Bank of England

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37
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Which of these would it not be acceptable to write on a British bank document?
L20 / twenty pounds / twenty quid

A

twenty quid

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38
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If you buy 12oz of cheese, about how much do you have?

A

much less than a kilo

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39
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What is the biggest supermarket chain in Britain?

A

Tesco

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40
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Which of the following is not a well-known high street bank in Britain?
Boots / Lloyds TSB / NatWest

A

Boots

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41
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When people talk about ‘the City’, what aspect of London are they referring to?

A

banking and finance

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42
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By what name is the area in town where most of the shops are concentrated known?

A

the high street

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43
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Which of these is regarded as a ‘quality’ newspaper?

The Daily Express / The Daily Mirror / The Daily Telegraph

A

The Daily Telegraph

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44
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Which of these is not regarded as a ‘quality’ newspaper?

The Guardian / The Sun / The Times

A

The Sun

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45
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Which newspaper is famous for its ‘page three girls’?

A

The Sun

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46
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Where does BBC television gets its money from?

A

licence fees

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47
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Which of these is not a TV soap opera?

The Archers / Coronation Street / Eastenders

A

The Archers

48
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Which BBC radio station has the most in-depth news coverage?

A

Radio Four

49
Q

Which of these has the largest sales?

The Economist / Private Eye / The Radio Times

A

The Radio Times

50
Q

What is the cheapest way to travel between cities in Britain?

A

coach

51
Q

Trainspotters, bird watchers, and people with similar hobbies are sometimes known as…

A

anoraks

52
Q

Which of these is not an organization for motorists?

the AA / the M25 / the RAC

A

the M25

53
Q

What is a Routemaster?

A

a famous bus

54
Q

Which of the following is not a main line rail station in London?
Gatwick / Paddington / Victoria

A

Gatwick

55
Q

What is the name often used to describe London’s underground rail system?

A

the Tube

56
Q

What is the name of the system by which car drivers have to pay for entering the central area of London?

A

the congestion charge

57
Q

How does Britain’s road safety record compare with those of other European countries?

A

it is one of the best

58
Q

What is the official speed limit on Britain’s motorways?

A

70mph

59
Q

What form of transport, which disappeared from Britain in the 1960s, is now reappearing?

A

the tram

60
Q

What is Heathrow?

A

a London airport

61
Q

What is a person who drives a taxi generally known as?

A

a cabbie

62
Q

What is the name of the exam which all drivers of licensed London taxicabs have to pass?

A

the Knowledge

63
Q

Near which town does the English end of the channel tunnel start?

A

Folkestone

64
Q

What is the name for the money that workers pay regularly so that they can get free medical treatment and a state pension?

A

national insurance contributions

65
Q

What is the name for the system of payments made to people who are in need?

A

the benefits system

66
Q

What does ‘GP’ stand for?

A

General Practitioner

67
Q

In the nineteenth century, where did the poor go if they could not look after themselves?

A

the workhouse

68
Q

What is the name of the organization which represents the country’s doctors?

A

the BMA

69
Q

In Britain, a person who is out of work can go to the Job Centre and …

A

sign on

70
Q

How does the number of doctors in Britain compare with the European average?

A

fewer than the average

71
Q

What is the most common name in twenty-first century Britain for the room in the house with armchairs, a sofa, and a TV?

A

living room

72
Q

If you wanted to buy or sell a house in Britain, where would you look in the phone book?

A

estate agents

73
Q

What is the name used by lawyers and officials for all the people who live in a house?

A

household

74
Q

Which of these is not a charity which supports the homeless?

Crisis / the Samaritans / Shelter

A

the Samaritans

75
Q

If you wanted to find a place to live, where in a newspaper’s adverts would you look?

A

accomodation

76
Q

By what name are people who own the house in which they live generally known?

A

owner-occupiers

77
Q

What is the name for a group of houses all built at the same time, often to the same design?

A

an estate

78
Q

What kind of cooking is involved in traditional national dishes in Britain?

A

roasting

79
Q

What chicken dish is sometimes regarded as the modern national dish in Britain?

A

chicken tikka masala

80
Q

What kinds of dishes does a ‘greasy spoon’ most typically serve?

A

fry-ups

81
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Which kinds of dish on a restaurant menu are most likely to be given English names?

A

puddings

82
Q

Which of these drinks is most frequently served in a pub?

A

beer

83
Q

What would be the reaction of most British people if you said ‘I got very drunk last night’.

A

amusement

84
Q

If a British person mentions ‘the local’, to what is he or she probably referring?

A

the neighbourhood pub

85
Q

Before the 1970s, when amateur cricketers were called ‘gentleman’, what were professionals called?

A

Players

86
Q

Which sport is the most popular in Britain?

A

football

87
Q 
In which of these sports are Yorkshire, Lancashire and Middlesex top-class teams?
cricket / rugby league / rugby union
A

cricket

88
Q

In which of these sports are ‘test matches’ played?

A

cricket

89
Q

In England, which of these sports was traditionally confined to the middle classes?
cricket / rugby league / rugby union

A

rugby union

90
Q

In England, at what sporting events is crowd trouble a possibility?

A

a football match

91
Q

By what name is the practice of killing birds with guns generally known?

A

shooting

92
Q

What is the name given to fishing when it is done competitively?

A

angling

93
Q

Which of these has been called ‘the sport of kings’?

A

horse racing

94
Q

If someone asks ‘Who won the 3.30 at Chepstow?’, to what sport are they referring?

A

horse racing

95
Q

Which of these names is not used for people who organize gambling on sports events?
bookmakers / card markers / turf accountants

A

card markers

96
Q

How many times has a British team won the football World Cup?

A

once

97
Q

If a British person thinks that something is unfair or unjust, what might they say?

A

It’s not cricket!

98
Q

Which two national teams often compete for ‘the Ashes’?

A

England and Australia.

99
Q

In which city is a famous annual international festival of the performing arts held?

A

Edinburgh

100
Q

Where is the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company?

A

Stratford-upon-Avon

101
Q

Which previously out-of-print Victorian novel sold 500,000 copies after a TV adaptation?

A

The Forsyte Saga

102
Q

How does the balance of public and private financial support for the arts in Britain compare with the European average?

A

more private, but less public

103
Q

In general, how much does it cost for admission to museums and galleries in Britain?

A

nothing

104
Q

In general, with which medium for the arts do the British feel most comfortable?

A

words

105
Q

Which of the following is not generally regarded as part of ‘the arts’ in Britain?
cinema / sculpture / theatre

A

cinema

106
Q

Which of the following exemplifies the American influence on British music in the popular idiom?
the accent of the singers / the topics of the songs / the musical structure

A

the accents of the singers

107
Q

Which of the following is not a famous auction house for art collectors?
Christie’s / Sadler’s Wells / Sotheby’s

A

Sadler’s Wells

108
Q

Where is the annual Royal National Eisteddfod held?

A

Wales

109
Q

What is Glyndebourne?

A

an opera festival

110
Q

Which of the following is not regarded as part of ‘fine arts’?
music / painting / sculpture

A

music

111
Q

What is another word for the arts often used in Britain?

A

culture

112
Q

Which book is Britain’s favourite book?

A

Lord of the Rings

113
Q

About how much paid holiday does the average employee in Britain get each year?

A

4 weeks

114
Q

Which of these is not a well-known seaside resort town?

Blackpool / Brighton / Bristol

A

Bristol

115
Q

Very roughly, what proportion of Britain’s population takes a holiday abroad each year?

A

50%

116
Q

Which country is the most popular holiday destination for British tourists?

A

Spain

117
Q

What is the common name in Britain for public holidays?

A

bank holidays

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