というのも、いつテストを受験しても良いとは知らず、合格したあと申請までに期限があると思っていたのでのばしのばしにしていたのです。
そんなあたしのビザの有効期限は５月。まずい・・・。
いろんな方が「ガイドブックをすみずみまでじっくり読んでから練習問題をとくと良い。」と言っているのですが、勉強嫌いのあたしはガイドブックをひらいた瞬間ねむくなる。。。
ということで、練習問題をといてみて、わかっていなかったところをガイドブックにもどって勉強するという方法をとってみることにしました。
ということで、練習問題の記録を残しておきたいと思います。
自分が混乱しないように選択肢の正解のみ記します。
ページ数は下記のガイドブックの内容が記されているところです。
【Which of these forts （要塞）were part of Hadrian's Wall(ハドリアヌスの長城)?】P17
Housesteads
Vindolanda
【The monarch(君主) is the head of the Church of England（イングランド国教会）】
正しい
【The UK is part of the United Nations (国連)】P139
正しい
【A very impressive hill fort（土や石や木材でできた防壁をめぐらせた周囲より高くなった場所） can still be seen today at Maiden Castle, in the English county of ______】P16
Dorset
【How often are the elections（選挙） held in Britain?】P125
At least every 5years
【A lot of People carve lanterns out of ______ and put a candle inside of them during Halloween】P82
Pumpkins
【'The Enlightenment' （啓発、悟り）is known as】P40
New ideas about politics, philosophy and science that were developed in the 18th century
【On Christmas Day families traditionally sit down to a dinner of roast turkey, Christmas pudding and a rich steamed pudding made from suet, dried fruit and spices】P79-80
正しい
【The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council in the United Nation】P139
正しい
【Walking and using public transport to get around when you can is also a good way to protect the environment （環境）because it create less pollution（汚染） than when you use a car】P160
正しい
【When were women allowed to vote（投票）?】P120
1918年
【What is the Grand National?】P88
A horse race
【Who is the patron saint of Wales and on which date is the feast day?】P77
St David 1st March
【James I and his son Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings': the idea that the king was directly appointed by ______ to rule】P32
God
【Many schools organise events to raise money for extra equipment （備品）or out-of-school activities】P156
正しい
【The words 'Britain', 'British Isles' or 'British', however, are used in this test to refer to everyone in】P13
England
scotland
Wales
Nothren Ireland
【You have to be ____ to go into betting shops or gambling clubs】P106
18
【The most famous Tennis tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club】P89
正しい
【It is illegal （非合法）to sell tobacco products to people under 18 years of age?
】P140
正しい
【Big Ben bell, housed in the Elizabeth Tower is over ______ years old and is a popular tourist attraction】P108
150
【______ abolished（廃止） slavery throughout the British Empire】
The Emancipation Act
【Why is 1928 an important date for women's rights?】P120
Women could vote at 21, the same age as men
【There is no place in British society for extremism(過激論者)or intolerance（不寛容）
】
正しい
【What is the correct order of the National Days?】
St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day
【When is Christmas Eve?】
24th December
【Pubs are usually open during the day from ______】
11am
【On Valentine's Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous（匿名） cards to people they secretly admire（すてきだと思う）】P82
正しい
【'The Canterbury Tales' was one of the first books to be printed by William Caxton, the first person in England to print books using a printing press】
正しい
【What is the minimum age for drinking alcohol in a hotel or restaurant?】P141
Usually 18, but at 16 you can have a drink with a meal
【What can be done to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage?】P150
Court orders can be obtained by a potential victim or someone acting for them
【Who is the heir to the throne（王権）】
The Queen's oldest son
【The present voting age of 18 was set in】
1969
【Nowadays The House of Commons can overrule（～に反対する）the House of Lords】
Yes always
【Lent （四旬節）begins on _____】P80
Ash Wednesday
【Anyone who is violent toward their partner (whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together) can not be prosecuted（起訴する）】P149
正しくない
【Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind', was one of the first to sail right around/circumnavigate（周航する） ______】
the world
【In Northern Ireland, cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge, who is legally qualified and paid】
正しい
【UK MPs （下院議員）are elected on the basis of】P125
First past the post system
【What is the name and the date of the National Day of Wales?】
St David's Day, 1 March
【When is the New Year celebrated in the United Kingdom?】
1st of January
【People usually eat roast ______ for the Christmas Dinner】
Turkey
【The Middle Ages or the medieval period （中世）was a time of almost constant war】P21
正しい
【In 1928 women in Britain received voting rights at the same age as men】
正しい
【The government, public bodies and the courts must follow the principles of the European Convention（欧州代表者会議）】P149
正しい
【All dogs in public places must wear ______】P107
A collar with the name and address of the owner
【Judges are responsible for interpreting（解釈する） the law and ensuring that trials are conducted （指導する）fairly（公平に）】P144
正しい
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