posted
Found this online test from HM Gov for those taking the citizenship test to practice on. I got 16 which is a definite failure - it's actually quite hard you know.
I guess those wishing to become citizens and taking the test will have specific material to read up on but some of the questions are a bit odd - I'll let you find out what they are, but what questions ought to be in there?
Potential Foreigner:
What is the traditional food of the UK? A. Big Mac & Fries B. Chicken Tikka Masala C. Haiwain Pizza
What is the average penalty for driving in excess of 100mph if you are... A. A politician B. A premiere league footballer C. A celebrity
posted
I thought I was doing really well as the test went on.
You have failed the practice citizenship test.
Questions answered correctly: 8 out of 24 (33%)
My girlfriend had to take the test a couple of years ago. She went to classes and had to study hard to get it. It was completely daft, of course, but she wanted that red passport.
Posts: 7807
| IP: Logged
Octavia
I hate Valentine's Day. Stupid commercialised crap
posted
I passed, but lots of them were guesses. They seemed an odd mix of questions to me, though I suppose if you read their 'summary of life in the UK' then their inclusion would make more sense. Some of it just doesn't seem relevant - how is it crucial to know whether schools have to be open 190 days or 200 days?
Posts: 3340
| IP: Logged
posted
I got nine out of 24. Woo-Hoo! I beat mart!
Some stupid ones in there - like
'Many job applications will require a covering letter and...'
and then three things that could be the right answer (NI answer, Proof of ID, Curriculum Vitae).
Also I dropped a point on
"Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? 'You can attend a hospital without a GP's letter only in the case of an emergency.'"
which I said was FALSE but the test said was TRUE, but which I know to be a LIE because I went to hospital a couple of times at university because I was too lazy to sign up to GP and needed some medical advice. They don't like it, but it can be done.
Posts: 13758
| IP: Logged
posted
Also what does 'attending' a hospital actually involve? I didn't have a GP note when I attended the hospital for Alice's birth. Neither did Alice, for that matter.
Posts: 13758
| IP: Logged
posted
wow! I can't believe I beat froop on the US test. I got 90%, missing two, one of which was the question about what form I need to apply to become a naturalized citizen.