WorksheetsBritish Culture Practice
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 53mins
What are the four countries that make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Australia
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland
Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?
Queen Elizabeth II
Duke of Edinburgh
Prince William
King Charles III
What is the name of the British Parliament's upper house?
Parliament House
Senate Chamber
House of Lords
House of Commons
What is the official residence of the British Prime Minister?
Buckingham Palace
10 Downing Street
The Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Which river flows through London?
River Thames
River Mersey
River Severn
River Clyde
What is the name of the British Parliament's lower house?
House of Lords
House of Commons
Senate
Parliament House
What is the primary currency used in the United Kingdom?
Euro
Pound Sterling
Dollar
Franc
What is the largest city in the United Kingdom?
Birmingham
Manchester
London
Glasgow
What is the official language of the United Kingdom?
English
Welsh
Scottish Gaelic
Irish
What is the currency symbol for the Pound Sterling?
€
£
$
¥
What is the name of the famous Scottish lake known for its monster?
Loch Ness
Loch Lomond
Loch Awe
Loch Tay
What is Stratford-upon-Avon famous for?
Its long name
Diversity of fruits
The birthplace of Shakespeare
Bank security
How many Prime Ministers are in UK?
1
2
3
4
The mayor of London
The Duke of Cambridge
The Union Cape
What is so special about Tower Bridge?
There are appartments to book in the towers
It is the longest bridge in the UK
It is the only bridge over the Thames that can be raised
It is the only bridge crossing the Thames river.
What do most British people have for breakfast nowaday?
toast and cereal
cappuccino and croissant
fried eggs and bacon
soup and noodles
The south-east Asia
The east coast of Europe
The north-western coast of Europe
The Mediterranean
What is the overall perception of family identity in Britain compared to the rest of the world?
Strong and highly valued
Average and moderately valued
Weak and low profile
Nonexistent and disregarded
What is the first stage of compulsory education in Britain?
Primary school
Secondary school
University
Boarding school
You don't have to pay to go to this kind of school.
Private school
State school
University
Boarding school
What is "Oxbridge"?
Oxford University + Cambridge University
A kind of animal that only lives in England
A famous tourist attraction
A well-known publisher specializing in university textbooks
What is MP?
Member of Parliament
Prime Minister
Military Police
Mounted Police
... is an English fictional character supposed to personify Englishness and certain English virtues.
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Mary Jane
King Arthur
If students want to get into high schools, which test should they take?
GSCE
A-levels
SAT
SELT
What's the name for the main island of the UK?
England
Great Britain
Northern England
Wales
What is the most common surname in England?
Smith
Black
Windsor
McDonald
How can people climb up the ladder of class?
Use money to buy a higher position
Marry into an upper-class family
Work hard to earn the recognition of others
All of them
Which food is NOT popular in Britain?
Cold meats
Eggs
Bread
Puddings
What time do British people usually have lunch?
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
How old for people to be served in pubs?
Over 16
Over 18
Over 20
Over 21
What does workmen's café short for?
Work
Caff
Work cafe
WC
Which does Britain NOT have?
Volcanoes
Cliffs
Valley
Mountains
Which country in Britain has road signs written in two languages?
Wales
England
Scotland
Which British city is famous for its university?
Oxford
Manchester
Birmingham
Cardiff
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Lion
Unicorn
Eagle
Bear
What is the traditional dish often associated with British cuisine?
Paella
Fish and Chips
Tacos
Sushi
Which animal is often considered a national symbol of the UK?
Red Fox
Badger
British Bulldog
Hedgehog
What is the traditional dish made of sheep's stomach in Scotland?
Haggis
Black Pudding
Fish and Chips
Shepherd's Pie
At what age do students typically take their GCSE exams in the UK?
14
16
18
12
Which of the following is a prestigious university in the UK?
University of Oxford
University of Manchester
University of Leeds
University of Bristol
What is the upper house of the British Parliament called?
House of Commons
House of Lords
Senate
Parliament House
Which of the following is a key function of the British Parliament?
To create laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To dissolve laws
A traditional British breakfast is...
roast turkey
vegetable soup
bacon and eggs
cereal and toast
Kilt is a national skirt in ...
England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
School in the UK is compulsory from the age:
of 6 to 18
of 6 to 16
of 5 to 16
of 5 to 18
What is the exam required to enter University?
O – levels
A – levels
GCSE
SATs
Students wear school uniforms in the UK.
True
False
A government run schools is called:
boarding school
state school
private school
primary school
London is home to...................
The headquarters of all governments departments
The British Parliament
The major legal institutions and monarch
All are correct
Britain has mountains,.........
but none of them is very high
and the highest mountain is the Pennines
but there are two volcanoes
and most of them are in the south
The original walled city of London is known colloquially today as'...........'
Times Square
The Square mile
Trafalgar Square
Wall Street
Universities normally select students based on ...................
IELTS results
good records at high school
A-level results and an interview
financial conditions
In Britain, cars are driven on the ______ side of the road.
Right-hand
Left-hand
Wrong-hand
No-hand
What is a double-decker?
A bus
A hamburger
A car
A hat
Most of highest mountains of the UK are in Scotland.
True
False
Match the following nations with its capital city
England
London
Scotland
Edinburgh
Wales
Cardiff
Northern Ireland
Belfast
Match the following nations with its symbolic flower
England
Rose
Scotland
Thistle
Wales
Leek/ Daffodil
Northern Ireland
Shamrock
Match the following nations with their traditional musical instruments
Wales - (a)
Scotland - (b)
Match the following landmarks with their names
London Eye
Big Ben Clock Tower
Buckingham Palace
Stonehenge
Match the following landmarks with their names
London Eye
Big Ben Clock Tower
Tower Bridge
10 Downing Street
The given table is about UK political structure. Fill the table with the correct information.
The rooms in Parliament are very small.
True
False
Most of the highest mountains of the UK are in Scotland.
True
False
There are a lot of rain in London than in other European cities.
True
False
Which house in UK Parliament has more power?
House of Lords
House of Commons
Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in Britain.
True
False
If people run over a dog and then keep on driving in Britain, is it legal?
No, it's not legal.
Yes, it's legal
What is “smog”?
A shortened name of thick smoke and fog
A special way to smuggle illegal products
A nickname for gas which is produced in England’s factories
A nickname for a type of job in Parliament
What is the most obvious sign of someone's class?
The wealth
Relationships
How people use their language
How people use their money
Match the following places with its correct location
UK Parliament
Westminster Palace
Prime Minister's office
10 Downing Street
UK monarch's main royal home
Buckingham Palace
In the UK, the Monarch is the head of (a) , while the Prime Minister is the head of (b) .
