Life in the UK Question

問題： Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?

選擇：Specially trained magistrates.
Social workers.
District judges.
Members of the public.

正確答案：
1,3

解釋:

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge. The most serious cases will go the Crown Court. The parents or carers of the young person are expected to attend the hearing. Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media.…

問題： Who came from the Netherlands to become the British monarch?

選擇：William II
Charles II
Edward II
George II

正確答案：
2

解釋:

In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.…

問題： Who can apply for the National Citizen Service programme?

選擇：14- and 15-year-olds
15- and 16-year-olds
16- and 17-year-olds
17- and 18-year-olds

正確答案：
3

解釋:

The National Citizen Service programme gives 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project.…

問題： Nick Park has won four Oscars for his animated films, including three for films featuring:

選擇：Chariots of Fire
Wallace and Gromit
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Women in Love

正確答案：
2

解釋:

Nick Park, who has won four Oscars for his animated films, including three for films featuring Wallace and Gromit.…

問題： Who was the British scientist who co-discovered the structure of the DNA molecule in the 1950s?

選擇：Sir Ian Wilmot
Keith Campbell
James Watt
Francis Crick

正確答案：
4

解釋:

The structure of the DNA molecule was discovered in 1953 through work at British universities in London and Cambridge. This discovery contributed to many scientific advances, particularly in medicine and fighting crime. Francis Crick (1916-2004), was one of those awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery.…