Life in the UK Test: Mock test 4
Loading your test...
About Life in the UK Test mock test 4
This is mock test 4 of 5 for the Life in the UK Test. It has 24 questions, the same number as the real test, with a 45-minute timer and the real pass mark (18 of 24 correct). Answers and explanations are shown when you submit. Each mock test uses a fixed set of questions, so you can retake this one until you pass it, then move on to the next.
Topics in this mock test: A long and illustrious history (6) · A modern, thriving society (18)
Last reviewed: October 19, 2026 · Questions are written from the official study material linked on the country page.
The 24 questions in mock test 4
Take the timed test first, then use this list to review. Select a question to see the answer.
1. The Second World War began in 1939 when Germany invaded which country?
Poland
Britain and France declared war on Germany after Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939.
2. On what date did Allied forces land in Normandy on D-Day?
6 June 1944
On D-Day, 6 June 1944, Allied forces landed in Normandy, beginning the liberation of western Europe.
3. Which 1942 report laid the foundations for the welfare state?
The Beveridge Report
William Beveridge's 1942 report on social insurance set out the plan for the modern welfare state, implemented after 1945.
4. In which year was the National Health Service founded?
1948
The NHS was established in 1948 under health minister Aneurin Bevan to provide healthcare free at the point of use.
5. In which year did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
1973
The UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973. It left the European Union on 31 January 2020.
6. Which British scientist invented the World Wide Web?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web; information was first sent across it on 25 December 1990.
7. What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis, in Scotland, is the highest mountain in the UK. Snowdon is the highest in Wales and Scafell Pike the highest in England.
8. In which part of the UK is the Giant’s Causeway?
Northern Ireland
The Giant's Causeway, a formation of stone columns on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9. Who is the head of the Church of England?
The King
The monarch is the head of the Church of England, which is the established church in England. Its spiritual leader is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
10. What kind of church is the Church of Scotland?
Presbyterian
The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church and the national church of Scotland. Its chairperson is called the Moderator.
11. Which parts of the UK have no established church?
Wales and Northern Ireland
England has the Church of England and Scotland has the Church of Scotland, but there is no established church in Wales or Northern Ireland.
12. When is St David’s Day, the national day of Wales?
1 March
St David is the patron saint of Wales and his day is 1 March. St Patrick's Day is 17 March and St Andrew's Day is 30 November.
13. What is the public holiday on 26 December called?
Boxing Day
Boxing Day, the day after Christmas Day, is a public holiday throughout the UK.
14. How many days does Lent last?
40 days
Lent is the 40-day period before Easter when Christians traditionally fast or give something up. It begins on Ash Wednesday.
15. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by followers of which religions?
Hindus and Sikhs
Diwali normally falls in October or November and is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil.
16. What does the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr celebrate?
The end of Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, the month when Muslims fast during daylight hours.
17. On what date is Halloween?
31 October
Halloween, on 31 October, is an ancient festival with roots in pagan times. Children often dress up and go trick-or-treating.
18. How many times has London hosted the Olympic Games?
Three
London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948 and 2012, the only UK city to have done so.
19. What did Sir Roger Bannister achieve in 1954?
He ran the first mile in under four minutes
Sir Roger Bannister became the first man to run a mile in under four minutes, in 1954.
20. The Ashes is a series of matches in which sport, played between England and Australia?
Cricket
The Ashes is a famous series of cricket test matches between England and Australia.
21. Where is the Grand National horse race held?
Aintree, near Liverpool
The Grand National is a famous steeplechase held every year at Aintree near Liverpool.
22. Which town is regarded as the home of golf?
St Andrews
Golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century, and St Andrews is known as the home of golf.
23. The Six Nations Championship is a competition in which sport?
Rugby union
The Six Nations is an annual rugby union championship between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy.
24. Where are the Proms, an eight-week season of orchestral music, mainly held?
The Royal Albert Hall, London
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of classical music held mainly at the Royal Albert Hall. The Last Night is broadcast widely.
All Life in the UK Test mock tests
Mock test 1 · Mock test 2 · Mock test 3 · Mock test 4 · Mock test 5
Want random questions instead?
The practice quiz draws a fresh random set from all 130 questions and explains each answer as you go.