Life in the UK Test Practice 2026:第8套练习测试
Life in the UK Test Practice 练习测试第8套(共8套):再练32道题,附答案和解释。
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第1题,共32题
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答案: A. The Home Secretary
The Home Secretary deals with crime, policing and immigration.
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第2题,共32题
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答案: D. To lead the second-largest party and challenge the government
The Leader of the Opposition leads the largest party not in government and appoints a 'shadow cabinet'.
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第3题,共32题
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答案: A. The Prime Minister answers questions from MPs each week while Parliament is sitting
Prime Minister's Questions takes place every week when Parliament is sitting.
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第4题,共32题
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答案: D. To be politically neutral
Civil servants carry out government policy. They are not political appointees and must be politically neutral.
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第5题,共32题
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答案: B. By local councils elected by local people
Towns, cities and rural areas are run by elected councils (local authorities). They are funded partly by central government and partly by council tax.
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第6题,共32题
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答案: C. Most citizens of the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over
Most people aged 18 or over who are citizens of the UK, Ireland or a Commonwealth country can stand. Some groups, such as members of the armed forces and civil servants, cannot.
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第7题,共32题
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答案: A. Citizens of the Republic of Ireland
British citizens, qualifying Commonwealth citizens and citizens of the Irish Republic who live in the UK can vote in UK Parliament elections.
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第8题,共32题
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答案: C. Be on the electoral register
You must register to vote. You can do this at any time, and in most places online.
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第9题,共32题
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答案: A. From 7 am to 10 pm
Polling stations (called polling places in Scotland) are open from 7 am until 10 pm on election day.
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第10题,共32题
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答案: C. 1999
Following referendums in 1997, the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales were set up in 1999. The Welsh body is now called the Senedd, or Welsh Parliament.
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第11题,共32题
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答案: B. Holyrood, in Edinburgh
The Scottish Parliament building is at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
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第12题,共32题
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答案: A. 129
The Scottish Parliament has 129 MSPs, elected using a form of proportional representation.
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答案: C. Stormont, in Belfast
The Northern Ireland Assembly meets at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast.
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第14题,共32题
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答案: B. The Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement)
The Belfast Agreement, often called the Good Friday Agreement, was signed in 1998. The Assembly shares power between the main parties.
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答案: B. Defence and foreign affairs
Policy on defence, foreign affairs and immigration stays with the UK government. Education, health and housing are mostly devolved.
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答案: B. The Senedd
The National Assembly for Wales was renamed Senedd Cymru, or the Welsh Parliament, in 2020. It sits in Cardiff Bay.
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第17题,共32题
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答案: D. A voluntary association of countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire
Commonwealth members work together on shared values such as democracy and the rule of law. Membership is voluntary.
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第18题,共32题
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答案: D. The United Nations Security Council
The UK is one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
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第19题,共32题
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答案: B. Help each other if any member is attacked
NATO is a group of European and North American countries that have agreed to defend each other if attacked.
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第20题,共32题
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答案: A. The Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 means people can rely on rights in the Convention in UK courts.
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第21题,共32题
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答案: C. To protect life and property
The police protect life and property, prevent disturbances (keep the peace) and prevent and detect crime.
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第22题,共32题
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答案: C. In a magistrates' court
Minor criminal cases go to a magistrates' court. County courts deal with civil disputes.
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答案: B. The Crown Court, with a judge and jury
Serious offences such as murder are tried in the Crown Court in front of a judge and a jury.
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第24题,共32题
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答案: B. 12
A jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has 12 members. The jury decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.
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第25题,共32题
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答案: D. The youth court
Young people aged 10 to 17 are tried in youth courts. The public are not allowed in.
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第26题,共32题
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答案: C. Through the Children's Hearings System
Scotland uses a separate Children's Hearings System for young people who break the law.
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第27题,共32题
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答案: D. The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for civil cases across the UK and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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第28题,共32题
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答案: A. The Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination in areas such as work, education and services. Northern Ireland has similar laws.
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第29题,共32题
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答案: B. No, it is a crime to force someone to marry
A forced marriage is one where one or both people do not or cannot give their consent. Courts can issue Forced Marriage Protection Orders.
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第30题,共32题
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答案: A. Through Pay As You Earn (PAYE), taken from their wages by their employer
Most employees pay income tax through PAYE. Self-employed people complete a self-assessment tax return.
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第31题,共32题
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答案: D. 17
You must be at least 17 to drive a car, and you must have a licence and insurance.
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第32题,共32题
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答案: B. At random from the electoral register
Jurors are chosen at random from the electoral register. If you are called, you must serve unless you have a good reason not to.
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真实考试:75% or more (18 of 24)