But I’m not eligible for citizenship till at least next year.
However, the test in question, the “Life in the UK” test, is now a requirement for all people wishing to have indefinite leave to remain in the country - in other words, not be naturalised citizens but not be depending on a visa in order to stay in the country.
My test is at 10 AM on September 15th - tomorrow. WIth any luck I’ll be done by quarter past 10. It’s only 24 questions long and most other native English speakers don’t struggle with it too terribly much, as long as they’ve studied. Which I have.
The good news is I find out whether or not I passed before I leave the test centre!
Good luck to you, Mrs. Milner. You’re an extremely intelligent person. I don’t doubt at all you’ll pass with flying colors… hmm… better make that colours.
I am confident that if you have studied you will do just fine. I’ll bet you anything you’ll get 100%.
One thing that I didn’t like too much is the picture of the supervisor.
He looks like a nice person, but he seems to look sort of anxious or really intense or something.
The picture would not put me at ease if I were reading about what I had to do to take the test.
Maybe he is looking impartial, neutral, hmm.
Avanutria, if you are married to a British citizen, you would think that that in itself should qualify you for permanent residency, regardless of any permits or testing.
One would think that, but it’s not true. There have been so many problems with sham marriages that there are now tons of expensive hoops to jump through.
I have now passed the Life in the UK test. Now I have to get a new passport in my married name (well it’s not a requirement, just makes it a lot easier later on), then wait till January while raising £750 (the fee for ILR) and then I can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Pronounce each of the following names: Gloucester, Worcester Cirencester.
If the wogs begin at Callais, the oiks begin at
a) West Ham
b) Leytonstone
c) Canvey Island
The English town or city closest to Scotland is
a) Carlise
b) Carlisle Nil
c) Edinburgh
At international sporting contests you must
a) have the Union Jack painted on your forehead
b) have the Union Jack tattooed on your forehead
c) accent the wrong syllables when you chant
d) wear a tie over a tee shirt
e) get thorougly wizzled on lager
f) all of the above
g) ) Oi, what’s this bleedin’ Union Jack fing then?
It’s Ok to tell irish jokes in a shrill, obnoxious, upperclass voice unless you are in
a) Ulster
b) Liverpool
c) Islington
How many Ts are there in
a) Llanelli
b) Ba’asea
When sending English food by mail to the folks back home it is best to send them
a) Frozen kipper fillets
b) Pork pies
c) Branston pickles
What is the largest ethnic minority in the UK? Indian
What is the largest religion in the UK after Christianity? (assuming Christianity includes catholicism) Muslim
True or False: the National Health Service provides free health care to all UK citizens. True (free at the point of service anyway)
True or False: NHS Direct can provide medical advice over the phone for certain conditions. True
At which two locations can a Health Visitor visit your new baby? guessing GP’s office and your home In what two ways can you obtain admission to the visitor’s gallery of the House of Commons? By appointment or at the invitation of an MP
Which two of the following four holidays are Christian? The first two
What is the lowest age that a child can work without a licence? 16
What percentage of the UK workforce is female? 50
True or false: Scottish banknotes are legal tender in the UK Legal tender is a solicitor’s distinction that isn’t relevent. However they are worth the same as English notes. Their acceptance in exchange for goods and services is up to the individual parties involved as they are agreeing a contract and anything can be used to pay for it. Generally they should be accepted but it’s still funny for my English friend to make me pay for the takeaway when I’m visiting.
Is cannabis legal or illegal in the UK? Illegal
At what age do children in England begin taking national tests? 8
There are two legal terms which are important here.
One is “Common Currency”. That is widely recognised as a method of payment. In other words, you cannot pay in raisins or cowrie shells, but may pay in coins or currency notes or a suitable promissary note. A promissary note may be a cheque or a travellers cheque.
A scottish banknote in England IS common currency.
The other is “Legal Tender”.
This is, permissible as a payment of a debt. The legal implications of this one are not clear to me, but the sad fact is that Scottish Banknotes are NOT, repeat NOT legal tender in England. It p*sses me off bigtime, but it is a fact.
You just have to go to a bank and change them. I’ve not seen a bank that won’t do it. But it’s a pain in the *rse.
Next time a shopkeeper refuses a Scottish banknote saying “It’s not legal tender” you might try replying “But it is Common Currency.” If enough of us do it they might eventually stop being so prissy.
My bad…I used the wrong terminology. The study guide says “Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own bank notes which are valid everywhere in the UK, though sometimes people may not realise this and may not wish to accept them.”
I think legal tender is a phrase I grew up with so I used it when paraphrasing the questions that I remembered. Unhelpfully, the book doesn’t advise you on what you should do if a shopkeeper doesn’t want to take them.
So Chris, maybe you passed the test after all … but maybe not, since it was a true or false question and you answered neither true nor false!
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Now I have to get a new passport in my married name (well it’s not a requirement, just makes it a lot easier later on), then wait till January while raising £750 (the fee for ILR) and then I can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
If it was easy anyone could do it.)
In what two ways can you obtain admission to the visitor’s gallery of the House of Commons?