Taking the Life in the UK Test
This handbook will help prepare you for taking the Life in the UK test. The test consists of 24 questions about important aspects of life in the UK. Questions are based on ALL parts of the handbook. The 24 questions will be different for each person taking the test at that test session.
Language Options
The Life in the UK test is usually taken in English, although special arrangements can be made if you wish to take it in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
Test Centres
You can only take the test at a registered and approved Life in the UK test centre. There are about 60 test centres around the UK. You can only book your test online, at www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk. You should not take your test at any other establishment as only certificates from registered test centres are accepted.
If you live on the Isle of Man or in the Channel Islands, there are different arrangements for taking the Life in the UK test.
Booking and Identification
When booking your test, read the instructions carefully. Make sure you enter your details correctly. You will need to take some identification and proof of your address with you to the test. If you don't take these, you will not be able to take the test.
How to Use This Handbook
Everything that you will need to know to pass the Life in the UK test is included in this handbook. The questions will be based on the whole book, including the introduction, so make sure you study the entire book thoroughly. The handbook has been written to ensure that anyone who can read English at ESOL Entry Level 3 or above should have no difficulty with the language.
The 'Check that you understand' boxes are for guidance. They will help you to identify particular things that you should understand. Just knowing the things highlighted in these boxes will not be enough to pass the test. You need to make sure that you understand everything in the book.
Where to Find More Information
- The UK government website for more information about the application process and forms
- The Life in the UK test website (www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk) for more information about the test and how to book a place
- Gov.uk (www.gov.uk) for information about ESOL courses and how to find one in your area
Check that you understand
- The origin of the values underlying British society
- The fundamental principles of British life
- The responsibilities and freedoms which come with permanent residence
- The process of becoming a permanent resident or citizen
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
本手冊將幫助您準備 Life in the UK 考試。考試包含 24 道題目，涵蓋 UK 生活的重要面向。題目根據本手冊的所有章節出題。每位考生在同一場考試中所遇到的 24 道題目各不相同。
語言選項
Life in the UK 考試通常以英語作答，但如果您希望以 Welsh（威爾斯語）或 Scottish Gaelic（蘇格蘭蓋爾語）應試，可以申請特別安排。
考試中心
您只能在已註冊並獲批准的 Life in the UK 考試中心參加考試。全 UK 約有 60 個考試中心。您只能透過線上預約考試，網址為 www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk。請勿在其他場所應試，因為只有來自已註冊考試中心的證書才會被認可。
如果您居住在 Isle of Man（曼島）或 Channel Islands（海峽群島），參加 Life in the UK 考試另有不同安排。
預約與身份證明
預約考試時，請仔細閱讀相關說明，確保您正確填寫個人資料。應試當天，您需要攜帶身份證件及地址證明。若未攜帶這些文件，您將無法參加考試。
如何使用本手冊
通過 Life in the UK 考試所需的全部知識均包含在本手冊中。考題將涵蓋整本書的內容，包括引言部分，因此請務必徹底研讀全書。本手冊的編寫確保任何英語能力達到 ESOL Entry Level 3 或以上的讀者都不會在語言上遇到困難。
「確認您已理解」方框僅供參考指引，幫助您識別需要特別理解的要點。僅了解方框中標示的內容不足以通過考試。您需要確保理解書中的所有內容。
更多資訊
- UK 政府網站提供更多有關申請流程和表格的資訊
- Life in the UK 考試網站（www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk）提供更多有關考試及預約方式的資訊
- Gov.uk（www.gov.uk）提供有關 ESOL 課程以及如何在您所在地區尋找課程的資訊
確認您已理解
- 英國社會價值觀的起源
- 英國生活的基本原則
- 永久居留所帶來的責任與自由
- 成為永久居民或公民的流程
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
Translations are provided as a study aid only. The English version is the sole authoritative source.
This handbook will help prepare you for taking the Life in the UK test. The test consists of 24 questions about important aspects of life in the UK. Questions are based on ALL parts of the handbook. The 24 questions will be different for each person taking the test at that test session.
Language Options
The Life in the UK test is usually taken in English, although special arrangements can be made if you wish to take it in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
Test Centres
You can only take the test at a registered and approved Life in the UK test centre. There are about 60 test centres around the UK. You can only book your test online, at www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk. You should not take your test at any other establishment as only certificates from registered test centres are accepted.
If you live on the Isle of Man or in the Channel Islands, there are different arrangements for taking the Life in the UK test.
Booking and Identification
When booking your test, read the instructions carefully. Make sure you enter your details correctly. You will need to take some identification and proof of your address with you to the test. If you don't take these, you will not be able to take the test.
How to Use This Handbook
Everything that you will need to know to pass the Life in the UK test is included in this handbook. The questions will be based on the whole book, including the introduction, so make sure you study the entire book thoroughly. The handbook has been written to ensure that anyone who can read English at ESOL Entry Level 3 or above should have no difficulty with the language.
The 'Check that you understand' boxes are for guidance. They will help you to identify particular things that you should understand. Just knowing the things highlighted in these boxes will not be enough to pass the test. You need to make sure that you understand everything in the book.
Where to Find More Information
- The UK government website for more information about the application process and forms
- The Life in the UK test website (www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk) for more information about the test and how to book a place
- Gov.uk (www.gov.uk) for information about ESOL courses and how to find one in your area
Check that you understand
- The origin of the values underlying British society
- The fundamental principles of British life
- The responsibilities and freedoms which come with permanent residence
- The process of becoming a permanent resident or citizen
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
Test your knowledge of Chapter 1
Practice Chapter 1 (72 questions)The study guide content on this site is based on information from Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd edition, published by the Home Office. © Crown copyright. This is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Home Office or the official test provider. For the official handbook, visit officiallifeintheuk.co.uk.