Life in the United Kingdom: a guide for new residents

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The Life in the UK Test is available in different formats or styles to allow people with disabilities or special needs to take the test. When you’re booking the test online, you’ll be asked whether you have any special requirements.

a requirement that doesn’t fall into one of the above categories; you should mention specifics in the space provided When you are ready, the supervisor will tell you when you can begin your test and how long you have to complete it. 14 Catherine Howard – Catherine was a cousin of Anne Boleyn. She was also accused of taking lovers and executed.It led to many changes in government and social structures in England. The English language today shows the influence of Norman French. Find out…

We will find out later in Part 2 what the difference is, and why these unofficial names are inaccurate. Do I need to pass my test before applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)? ​ First and foremost, ensure you arrive at the test centre at least 30 minutes before your test is due to start. If you arrive with less than 5 minutes remaining, you may be prohibited from taking the test. Give yourself some breathing space in case something goes wrong. Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents and this accompanying study guide are designed to help you prepare for the test and integrate into society. The values and principles of the UK

To pass the Life in the UK test, you need to read and understand ALL chapters in Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). The chapters cover a range of topics you will need to know as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK: The decade of the 1960s was called ‘the Swinging Sixties’ because of the growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music. People were better off and bought cars and other consumer goods. 69 During this period, Ireland was an almost completely Catholic country. Henry VII and Henry VIII had extended English control outside the Pale and had established English authority over the whole country. Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’. English laws were introduced and local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin.

Britain was still connected to the continent of Europe until about 10,000 years ago. People were hunters-gatherers and followed the herds of horses and deer which provided their food and clothing. The first type of question involves selecting one correct answer from four options. Here is an example of this type of question (the correct answer will appear in GREEN when selected). Where is the UK Parliament based?You have to book at least three days in advance. Note that time slots can disappear fast, so be sure to plan ahead. I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen. Ceremonies in Wales During the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, many people in Ireland opposed rule by the Protestant government in England. There were a number of rebellions. The English government encouraged Scottish and English Protestants to settle in Ulster, the northern province of Ireland, taking over the land from Catholic landholders. These settlements were known as plantations. Many of the new settlers came from south-west Scotland and other land was given to companies based in London. James later organised similar plantations in several other parts of Ireland. This had serious longterm consequences for the history of England, Scotland and Ireland. Another rebellion began in Ireland because the Roman Catholics in Ireland were afraid of the growing power of the Puritans. Parliament took this opportunity to demand control of the English army – a change that would have transferred substantial power from the king to Parliament. In response, Charles I entered the House of Commons and tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders, but they had been warned and were not there. (No monarch has set foot in the Commons since.) Civil war between the king and Parliament could not now be avoided and began in 1642. The country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads). Rhoddaf fy nheyrngarwch i’r Deyrnas Unedig ac fe barchaf ei hawliau a’i rhyddidau. Arddelaf ei gwerthoedd democrataidd. Glynaf yn ffyddlon wrth ei chyfreithiau a chyflawnaf fy nyletswyddau a’m rhwymedigaethau fel dinesydd Prydeinig. Attending the ceremony

The earliest you can take a test is seven days from the date of booking. Where can I take the test? Make the date memorable by linking it to personal information – the year you, or a family member or friend, were born or the number of a house where you lived. You will find many buildings which date from the Middle Ages. There are many castles, some of which are in ruins, in Britain and Ireland. Some are still in use. Beautiful cathedrals are also found across the country. Many have stained-glass windows which tell Bible stories. Elizabeth I never married and had no children to inherit her throne. When she died in 1603 her cousin James VI of Scotland was her heir. He became King James I of England, Wales and Ireland but Scotland remained a separate country. Ireland Catherine Parr – Catherine was a widow who married Henry late in his life. She survived him and married again but died soon after.

The values and principles of the UK

British and French soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk in France. Many lives and a lot of equipment were lost, but the evacuation was a success and Britain was able to continue fighting the Germans. The evacuation gave rise to the phrase ‘the Dunkirk spirit’. Some continued to believe that James was the rightful king, particularly in Scotland. Some joined him in exile in France; others were secret supporters. James’ supporters became known as Jacobites. Charles I wanted the worship of the Church of England to include more ceremony and introduced a revised Prayer Book. He tried to impose this Prayer Book on the Presbyterian Church in Scotland and this led to serious unrest. A Scottish army was formed and Charles could not find the money he needed for his own army without the help of Parliament. In 1640, he recalled Parliament to ask it for funds. Many in Parliament were Puritans, a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship. They did not agree with the king’s religious views and disliked his reforms of the Church of England. Parliament refused to give the king the money he asked for, even after the Scottish army invaded England. Henry VIII was succeeded by his son Edward VI, who was strongly Protestant. During his reign, the Book of Common Prayer was written to be used in the Church of England. A version of this book is still used in some churches today. Edward died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen. Mary was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants (for this reason, she became known as ‘Bloody Mary’). Mary also died after a short reign and the next monarch was her half-sister, Elizabeth, the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.