Testing times for UK hopefuls, says Which? book

Along with British politics and religion, anyone wanting to take the test needs to know a wide range of information about life in Britain, including facts about employment, transport, health and leisure. The Life in the UK Test is part of the UK’s naturalisation process, and candidates need a pass rate of 75 per cent to secure British citizenship. A new book from Which?, How to Pass the Life in the UK Test contains study notes and information that candidates need to take the test, as well as an interactive CD-Rom with over 1,000 practice questions. Candidates may be asked questions such as: 1/ When were women over the age of 30 years of age given the right to vote? a)1908 b)1918 c)1928 d)1938 2/ What percentage of children live with both birth parents? a) 35 per cent b) 45 per cent c) 55 per cent d) 65 per cent 3/ In the 2001 general election, how many potential first-time voters used their vote? a)1 in 4 b)1 in 5 c)1 in 6 d)1 in 7 Claudia Dyer, editor of How to Pass the Life in the UK Test, from Which?, says: “This is one exam that people definitely need to revise for. It covers such a wide range of topics and subjects on the UK that very few British people would be able to pass the Life in the UK Test without a bit of cramming! “'Unless you’re sure of how the EU works, up to speed on the UK benefits system and know the composition of the UK population, I would strongly recommend doing some homework.” -Ends- Notes to editors More information can be found at www.which.co.uk/lifeinukquiz (from Wednesday 21 January 2009) * NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) will check your qualifications to see how they compare to qualifications in the UK. ** Non-departmental public bodies. *** Presbyterian Church. Answers 1/ b, 1918 2/ d, 65 per cent 3/ b, 1 in 5 How to Pass the Life in the UK Test, from Which?, is published on 21 January 2009 and can be ordered on 01903 828557 (£12.99, p&p free) or at www.which.co.uk or bought from bookshops. Review copies of How to Pass the Life in the UK Test are available.  Please contact rebecca.leach@which.co.uk or 0207 770 7561. For the many people hoping to become British citizens each year, achieving the pass mark of 75 per cent in the Life in the UK Test is vital to realising that dream.  How to Pass the Life in the UK Test, from Which?, is essential reading, packed with study material on the key test topics and over 1,000 practice questions.  Each revision topic is delivered in bite-sized sections with key questions at the end of each chapter, making revision easier to manage.  This comprehensive guide also features helpful revision tips and revision checklists for each study topic.  Readers can also find out how to improve their language and computer skills before they take the test.  The book comes with an interactive CD-ROM containing mock tests designed to help readers familiarise themselves with the format of the test.   About us Which? is the leading independent consumer champion in the UK and has been testing products and services, as well as campaigning on behalf of the consumer, since 1957. It is committed to making individuals as powerful as the organisations they have to deal with in their daily lives. which.co.uk (http://www.which.co.uk ) provides up to date, impartial, expert information on thousands of products and services to help people make the right choices, whatever they’re buying. Contact Nicole Gross +44 (0)20 7770 7564 nicole.gross@which.co.uk

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