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Places of interest — Life in the UK Test practice questions

These practice questions cover Places of interest, part of the What is the UK? 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

1 · Places of interest

Which lake or stretch of water is the biggest in the Lake District?

  1. Wastwater
  2. Ullswater
  3. ✓ Windermere — Correct answer
  4. Derwentwater
Explanation

Windermere is the biggest stretch of water in the Lake District. Wastwater was voted Britain's favourite view in 2007.

2 · Places of interest

What are the Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London also called?

  1. Wardens
  2. Grenadiers
  3. ✓ Beefeaters — Correct answer
  4. Constables
Explanation

The Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London are also called Beefeaters. They lead tours and tell visitors about the building’s history.

3 · Places of interest

What can visitors see at the Tower of London?

  1. ✓ The Crown Jewels — Correct answer
  2. The White Cliffs
  3. The Royal Yacht
  4. The Stone of Scone
Explanation

Visitors can see the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, give tours and tell visitors about the building’s history.

4 · Places of interest

What is the Lake District?

  1. Northern Ireland's large coastal reserve
  2. ✓ England's largest national park — Correct answer
  3. Scotland's largest national park
  4. Wales's largest mountain area
Explanation

The Lake District is England's largest national park. It is well known for its lakes, hills, and mountain scenery.

5 · Places of interest

Which view was voted Britain's favourite in 2007?

  1. Scafell Pike
  2. Buttermere
  3. ✓ Wastwater — Correct answer
  4. Derwentwater
Explanation

Wastwater was voted Britain's favourite view in 2007. It is a famous lake in the Lake District and is known for its dramatic scenery. The other options are also places in the Lake District, but they were not the view chosen for that vote.

6 · Places of interest

How large is the Lake District?

  1. ✓ 885 square miles — Correct answer
  2. 750 square miles
  3. 2,292 square kilometres
  4. 1,200 square miles
Explanation

The Lake District covers 885 square miles, or 2,292 square kilometres. It is England's largest national park.

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