What is the UK? Flashcards
5 Fundamental principles of British Life
Democracy Rule of Law Individual liberty Tolerance of others with different faiths and beliefs Participation in community life
Responsibilities of UK citizens
- Respect and obey the law
- Respect the rights of others, including the right to their own opinions
- Treat others with fairness
- Look after yourself and your family
- Look after the area in which you live and the environment.
Freedoms offered by UK to its citizens
- Freedom of belief and religion
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom from unfair discrimination
- Right to a fair trial
- Right to join in the election of a government
How do you become permanent residents/citizens in UK?
- Pass Life in the UK test
- Evidence of speaking and listening skills in English at B1
Which countries comprise of ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’?
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
To which countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to?
England
Scotland
Wales
Which country within UK do these cities belong to: London Birmingham Liverpool Leeds Sheffield Bristol Manchester Bradford Newcastle Upon Tyne Plymouth Southampton Norwich
England
Which country within UK do these cities belong to:
Cardiff
Swansea
Newport
Wales
Which country within UK do these cities belong to: Edinburgh Glasgow Dundee Aberdeen
Scotland
Which country within UK does this city belong to:
Belfast
Northern Ireland (Belfast is the Capitol of Northern Ireland)
What are ‘Crown Dependencies’?
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
These are islands closely linked with the UK but are not part of it. They have their own governments.
What are the British overseas territories?
- St Helena
- Falkland Islands
These also have links to UK but are not part of it.
