Life in the UK test questions on sport in the UK

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The same 11 questions again, this time with the answers shown. Read the explanation even where you were right — the test asks the same facts several ways.

1. 1. What is Sir Roger Bannister remembered for?

   • Being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes — correct answer
   • Winning five Olympic rowing golds
   • Captaining England to the football World Cup
   • Sailing around the world alone

   Sir Roger Bannister was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, which he did in 1954. Handbook section 4.5.

2. 2. Who captained the England football team that won the World Cup in 1966?

   • Bobby Moore — correct answer
   • Sir Ian Botham
   • Sir Steve Redgrave
   • Sir Chris Hoy

   Bobby Moore captained the England football team that won the World Cup in 1966, the only time England has won it. Handbook section 4.5.

3. 3. What is Sir Steve Redgrave famous for achieving?

   • Rowing gold medals at five Olympic Games in a row — correct answer
   • Winning the Tour de France
   • Running a mile in under four minutes
   • Winning Wimbledon twice

   Sir Steve Redgrave won gold medals for rowing at five Olympic Games in a row, a rare achievement in any sport. Handbook section 4.5.

4. 4. Which distances did Sir Mo Farah win Olympic gold medals in at the 2012 Games?

   • The 5000 metres and the 10000 metres — correct answer
   • The 800 metres and the 1500 metres
   • The 100 metres and the 200 metres
   • The marathon only

   Sir Mo Farah won the 5000 metres and the 10000 metres at the 2012 Olympic Games and is one of Britain's greatest distance runners. Handbook section 4.5.

5. 5. Which two countries compete for the Ashes?

   • England and Australia — correct answer
   • England and India
   • Scotland and Ireland
   • England and the West Indies

   The Ashes is a series of cricket Test matches between England and Australia that was first played in 1882. Handbook section 4.5.

6. 6. In which year did England win the football World Cup?

   • 1966 — correct answer
   • 1948
   • 1982
   • 2012

   England won the football World Cup in 1966, when the tournament was held in the UK. Handbook section 4.5.

7. 7. Which tennis competition is the oldest in the world and is played on grass in London?

   • The Wimbledon Championships — correct answer
   • The US Open
   • Royal Ascot
   • The Open Championship

   The Wimbledon Championships is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only major one still played on grass. Handbook section 4.5.

8. 8. Which two of these sports began in the UK?

   • Cricket — correct answer
   • Golf — correct answer
   • Basketball
   • Baseball

   Cricket and golf both began in the UK, along with football, rugby and lawn tennis, and are now played all over the world. Handbook section 4.5.

9. 9. How many times has London hosted the Olympic Games?

   • Three times, in 1908, 1948 and 2012 — correct answer
   • Once, in 2012
   • Twice, in 1948 and 2012
   • Four times since 1900

   London has hosted the Olympic Games three times: in 1908, in 1948 and again in 2012. Handbook section 4.5.

10. 10. In which sport did Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson win eleven Paralympic gold medals?

    • Wheelchair racing — correct answer
    • Swimming
    • Cycling
    • Table tennis

    Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is a wheelchair racer who won eleven Paralympic gold medals and the London Marathon six times. Handbook section 4.5.

11. 11. Where did the modern game of golf develop, and where is its most famous home?

    • In Scotland, at St Andrews — correct answer
    • In England, at Wimbledon
    • In Wales, at Cardiff
    • In Ireland, at Portrush

    The modern game of golf developed in Scotland, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews is known as its home. Handbook section 4.5.