Sport — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Sport, part of the A modern, thriving society chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
Which two events did Mo Farah win gold in at the 2012 Olympics?
- The 100 metres and 200 metres
- ✓ The 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres — Correct answer
- The rowing pairs and the rowing fours
- The heptathlon and the marathon
Mo Farah won gold medals in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres at the 2012 Olympics. He is the first Briton to win Olympic gold in the 10,000 metres.
How many different types of rugby are mentioned?
- Three
- ✓ Two — Correct answer
- Four
- One
There are two different types of rugby: union and league. They have different rules.
Who was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes?
- Sir Chris Hoy
- Sir Steve Redgrave
- ✓ Sir Roger Bannister — Correct answer
- Mo Farah
Sir Roger Bannister was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes, in 1954.
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
- Once
- Four times
- ✓ Three times — Correct answer
- Two times
The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012. The 2012 main Olympic site was in Stratford, East London.
Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games?
- Cardiff
- Aintree
- ✓ Stratford, East London — Correct answer
- Leamington Spa
The main Olympic site for the 2012 Games was in Stratford, East London. The UK team was very successful at those Games.
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
- Once
- Two times
- Four times
- ✓ Three times — Correct answer
The UK has hosted the Olympic Games three times: in 1908, 1948 and 2012.
Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games?
- Buckinghamshire
- Aintree near Liverpool
- ✓ Stratford, East London — Correct answer
- Cardiff
The main Olympic site for the 2012 Games was in Stratford, East London. The British team finished third in the medal table.
Which sport is the UK’s most popular sport?
- ✓ Football — Correct answer
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Rugby
Football is the UK’s most popular sport. Each country in the UK has its own national team.