How many of 100 Britons passed the citizenship exam? - The Times |
How many of 100 Britons passed the citizenship exam? - The TimesThursday, 18 October 07
The Times reports on an informal test of 100 Britons who participated in a pub quiz using Red Squirrel Publishing's Life in the UK Test: Practice Questions It is the test that every immigrant must pass to gain British citizenship, ensuring that successful applicants have a grasp of the country's life, customs and culture. But to judge by the results of a quiz conducted in a North London pub this week, the test is too hard for most born-and-bred Britons. The informal sitting of the test, organised by the Manifesto Club, showed that the questions were so tricky that not one of 100 British citizens was good enough to pass. The 24-question exam was introduced in 2005 after David Blunkett, the former Home Secretary, insisted that new immigrants should grasp the English language and the nature of British life, customs and culture. Click here to read the full article |
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