Life in the UK Study Guide
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to:
· speak and read English
· have a good understanding of life in the UK.
要申请成为英国永久居民或公民，您需要：
· 说和读英语
· 对英国的生活有很好的了解。
There are currently (as of January 2013) two ways you can be tested on these requirements:
· Take the Life in the UK test. The questions are written in a way that requires an understanding of the English language at English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry Level 3, so there is no need to take a separate English language test. People here on work visas, including those on Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the points based system, normally must pass the Life in the UK test to become permanent residents.
· Pass an ESOL course in English with Citizenship. You will need to take this course if your standard of English is below ESOL Entry Level 3. The course will help you to improve your English and learn more about life in the UK. At the end of the course you will take a test.
目前（截至 2013 年 1 月）有两种方法可以测试这些要求：
· 参加英国生活测试。这些问题的编写方式需要了解其他语言使用者英语 （ESOL） 入门级 3 的英语语言，因此无需参加单独的英语语言测试。持有工作签证的人，包括基于积分系统的 Tier 1 和 Tier 2 的人，通常必须通过英国生活测试才能成为永久居民。
· 通过具有公民身份的英语ESOL课程。如果您的英语水平低于 ESOL 入门级 3，您将需要参加本课程。该课程将帮助您提高英语水平，并更多地了解英国的生活。在课程结束时，您将参加考试。
Once you have passed one of these tests, you can make an application for permanent residence or British citizenship. The form that you have to complete and the evidence that you need to provide will depend on your personal circumstances. There is a fee for submitting an application, which is different for the various types of application. All of the forms and a list of fees can be found on the UK Border Agency website, www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. From October 2013, the requirements will change. From that date, for settlement or permanent residence, you will need to:
· Pass the Life in the UK test
AND
· Produce acceptable evidence of speaking and listening skills in English at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. This is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3.
一旦您通过了其中一项测试，您就可以申请永久居留权或英国公民身份。您必须填写的表格和您需要提供的证据将取决于您的个人情况。提交申请需要付费，不同类型的申请是不同的。所有表格和费用清单都可以在英国边境局网站上找到， www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk.从 2013 年 10 月起，要求将发生变化。从该日期起，对于定居或永久居留权，您将需要：
· 通过英国生活考试
和
· 在欧洲共同参考框架的 B1 中提供可接受的英语口语和听力技能证据。这相当于 ESOL 入门级 3。
The requirements for citizenship applications may also change in the future. Further details will be published on the UK Border Agency website and you should check the information on that website for current requirements before applying for settlement or citizenship.
公民身份申请的要求将来也可能发生变化。更多详细信息将在英国边境局网站上公布，在申请定居或公民身份之前，您应该查看该网站上的信息以了解当前要求。
Chapter 1: Values and Principles of the UK
1.1 Becoming a Permanent Resident
1.2 Taking the Life in the UK Test
Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.1 Early Britain
3.2 The Middle Ages
3.3 The Tudors and Stuarts
3.4 A Global Power
3.5 The 20th Century
3.6 Britain Since 1945
Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
4.1 The UK Today
4.2 Religion
4.3 Customs and Traditions
4.4 Sport
4.5 Arts and Culture
4.6 Leisure
4.7 Places of Interest
Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and your Role
5.1 The Development of British Democracy
5.2 The British Constitution
5.3 The Government
5.4 The UK and International Institutions
5.5 Respecting the Law
5.6 The Role of the Courts
5.7 Fundamental Principles
5.8 Taxation
5.9 Driving
5.10 Your Role in the Community
5.11 How you can Support your Community
5.12 Looking After the Environment
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