LITUK Daily Life and Modern Society 2

Question 1

What is the minimum age to purchase alcohol in a pub or shop in the UK?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

The legal age to buy alcohol in the UK is 18.

Question 2

Which organisation provides the national health service in England?

Accepted Answer

NHS England

Answer

NHS England oversees and provides healthcare services free at the point of use in England.

Question 3

How many weeks of Statutory Maternity Leave are mothers in the UK entitled to?

Accepted Answer

52 weeks

Answer

Mothers are entitled to up to 52 weeks of Statutory Maternity Leave in the UK.

Question 4

Which UK bank note features a portrait of a famous scientist alongside Charles Darwin?

Accepted Answer

£10 note

Answer

The £10 note features Jane Austen on its reverse, while Darwin appeared on the old £10 note — the current £50 features Alan Turing.

Question 5

What does the term 'council tax' refer to in the UK?

Accepted Answer

A local tax paid by households to fund local services

Answer

Council tax is a local tax paid by residents to their local council to fund services such as rubbish collection and policing.

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