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UK quiz (Social Profile, Brexit, Culture, Media)
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1
Which British Prime Minister is famous for his/her dancing?
Margaret Thatcher
Theresa May
David Cameron
Tony Blair
2
When was the last Fleet Street newspaper published?
In the 18th century
In the 1980s
In the 19th century
In the 1990s
3
Which social class has great fluidity and mobility?
the traditional working class
the elite
the precariat
the middle class
4
Identify the youth subculture
glam rockers
mods
new romantics
hippies
5
Research shows that loneliness can have detrimental effects on _____.
nothing (All by myself...)
emotional state
physical state
both mental and physical health
6
A married couple with perhaps two children is an example of...
a happy family
an extended family
a lucky family
a nuclear family
7
Those born after the end of WWII are referred to as...
Baby Boomers
Lost Generation
Millennials
Silent Generation
8
Which British newspaper is NOT a tabloid?
The Sun
Daily Mail
Daily Mirror
The Financial Times
9
When did British manufacturing industry improve?
After WWII
In the 50ies
In the 60ies
After WWI
10
What periodical was published by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele from 1711 to 1712?
The Gentleman's Magazine
The Spectator
The Observer
The Watchman
11
When was Margaret Thatcher in power?
1975-1983
1979-1985
1980-1992
1979-1990
12
According to ONS, how many adults in GB used the internet at least weekly in 2018?
99%
95%
89%
85%
13
Which British Prime Minister is the author of a well-known phrase: “I want my money back!”
Margaret Thatcher
Theresa May
Tony Blair
David Cameron
14
What is NOT a synonym of the word 'chutzpah'?
impudence
boldness
cheekiness
cuteness
15
His look is...
sleek
meek
grumpy
scruffy
16
What type of Brexit does NOT exist?
Nice
Soft
Easy
Hard
17
According to
Future of journalism in spotlight
, what is the main threat to modern journalism?
Social media influencers
Government pressure
Censorship
Facebook and Google
18
Who is this?
Vivienne Westwood
Stella McCartney
Florence Welch
Diana Vreeland
19
How did BBC appear?
As a net of 20 stations in 1969
As a TV channel in the 1950s
As a radio station in the 1920s
As a regional network in 1929
20
What was the name of Mary Quant's first boutique which she opened in 1955?
Rack
Market
Bazaar
Closet
21
Unlike in many other countries, local government still clings both to local ________ and style.
market
identity
storage
power
22
Women in career structures often sense that a ____ exists which prevents them reaching the top.
'glass ceiling'
'parquet floor'
'brick wall'
'stain glass window'
23
Which TV show is NOT British?
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here
The Graham Norton Show
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
24
Which British newspaper is NOT a broadsheet?
The Sunday Times
Daily Express
The Independent
The Guardian
25
Which accent it is suggestive of social snobbery and superiority?
Glaswegian
Scouse
Geordie
RP
