Are you British enough?

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Bob Jefferson
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Are you British enough?

Post by Bob Jefferson » 02 Nov 2005, 18:15

Do you pass the test?
  • 1: Which of these courts uses a jury system?
    a. Magistrates' Court; b. Crown Court; c. Youth Court; d. County Court.

    2: Is the statement below true or false?
    Your employer can dismiss you for joining a trade union?

    3: Which two telephone numbers can be used to dial the emergency services?
    112? 123? 555? 999?

    4: Which of these statements is correct?
    A television licence is required for each television in a home or A single television licence covers all televisions in a home.

    5: Where are the Geordie, Cockney, and Scouse dialects spoken?

    6: What are MPs?

    7: What is the Church of England and who is its head?

    8: What is the Queen's official role and what ceremonial duties does she have?

    9: Do many children live in single parent families or step-families?


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Post by Robin! » 02 Nov 2005, 19:00

1: Which of these courts uses a jury system?
a. Magistrates' Court; b. Crown Court; c. Youth Court; d. County Court.

2: Is the statement below true or false?
Your employer can dismiss you for joining a trade union?
False

3: Which two telephone numbers can be used to dial the emergency services?
112? 123? 555? 999?

4: Which of these statements is correct?
A television licence is required for each television in a home or A single television licence covers all televisions in a home.

5: Where are the Geordie Newcastle, Cockney London, and Scouse Liverpool dialects spoken?


6: What are MPs?
Members of Parliament

7: What is the Church of England and who is its head?
Pass

8: What is the Queen's official role and what ceremonial duties does she have?
Pass, and not interested

9: Do many children live in single parent families or step-families?
Single parent
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Post by bellybabe » 02 Nov 2005, 20:07

I did the questions in one of the papers yesterday. there were thirteen. I got six right. I'm quite proud of that, actually...but then I don't have to "prove" anything to live here. The C of E one had me stumped, and even more so when I read the answer! :?
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