B1 English Life in the UK Integration — Questions and Answers
Question 1: As part of the UK settlement process, which document proves your right to live and work in the UK?
- A UK driving licence
- A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or digital immigration status (Correct answer)
- A National Insurance number letter
- A council tax bill with your name on it
Correct answer: A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or digital immigration status
A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) or digital immigration status (viewable on GOV.UK) is the official document proving your right to live and work in the UK. A driving licence and NI number do not prove immigration status.
Question 2: In the UK, what is the NHS and how is it funded?
- A private hospital chain funded by patient fees
- The National Health Service, funded mainly through taxation, providing healthcare free at the point of use (Correct answer)
- A charity that provides medicines to low-income families
- An insurance company that covers medical expenses
Correct answer: The National Health Service, funded mainly through taxation, providing healthcare free at the point of use
The NHS (National Health Service) is the UK's publicly funded healthcare system. It is primarily funded through general taxation and National Insurance contributions, and most services are free at the point of use.
Question 3: You want to vote in a UK general election. Which of the following is a requirement?
- You must be a UK taxpayer
- You must be registered on the electoral roll and be a British, Irish, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen aged 18 or over (Correct answer)
- You must have lived in the UK for at least 10 years
- You must own property in the UK
Correct answer: You must be registered on the electoral roll and be a British, Irish, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen aged 18 or over
To vote in UK general elections, you must be registered to vote, be aged 18 or over, and be a British citizen, an Irish citizen, or a qualifying Commonwealth citizen. EU citizens can vote in local elections but not general elections.
Question 4: What should you do if you experience or witness a hate crime in the UK?
- Ignore it as nothing can be done
- Report it to the police by calling 101 for non-emergency or 999 in an emergency, or report online through True Vision (Correct answer)
- Post about it on social media to raise awareness
- Only report it if physical violence is involved
Correct answer: Report it to the police by calling 101 for non-emergency or 999 in an emergency, or report online through True Vision
Hate crimes should be reported to the police (101 non-emergency, 999 emergency) or through third-party reporting services like True Vision. All hate crimes are taken seriously, whether verbal, physical, or online.
Question 5: Which of the following correctly describes the school system in England?
- Children must attend school from age 3 to 14
- Children must be in full-time education from age 5, and must remain in education or training until age 18 (Correct answer)
- School is optional and parents can choose whether to send their children
- Children only attend school from age 7 to 16
Correct answer: Children must be in full-time education from age 5, and must remain in education or training until age 18
In England, compulsory education begins at age 5 (though most start in Reception at age 4). Since 2015, young people must remain in education or training until age 18, though this can include apprenticeships.
Question 6: What is a National Insurance (NI) number used for in the UK?
- To prove your identity when travelling abroad
- To track your tax and National Insurance contributions and access government services like benefits and pensions (Correct answer)
- To open a bank account
- To register your car with the DVLA
Correct answer: To track your tax and National Insurance contributions and access government services like benefits and pensions
Your NI number is a unique personal reference used by HMRC and the DWP to track your tax payments, National Insurance contributions, and eligibility for state benefits and the state pension.
B1 English Life in the UK Integration
As part of the UK settlement process, which document proves your right to live and work in the UK?