Life in the UK Study Guide
This eBook 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.
这本电子书将帮助您为参加英国生活考试做好准备。该测试包括 24 个关于英国生活重要方面的问题。问题基于手册的所有部分。对于在该考试期间参加考试的每个人来说，24 个问题将有所不同。
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.
英国生活考试通常用英语进行，但如果您想用威尔士语或苏格兰盖尔语参加，可以进行特殊安排。
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 the UK Border Agency will only accept certificates from registered test centres. 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.
您只能在注册和批准的 Life in UK 考试中心参加考试。英国大约有 60 个考试中心。您只能在 www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk 在线预订考试。您不应在任何其他机构参加考试，因为英国边境管理局只接受注册考试中心的证书。如果您住在马恩岛或海峡群岛，则参加英国生活测试有不同的安排。
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.
预订考试时，请仔细阅读说明。确保您输入的详细信息正确无误。您需要随身携带一些身份证明和地址证明进行测试。如果你不参加这些考试，你将无法参加考试。
1.2.1 How to use this eBook
1.2.1 如何使用本电子书
Everything that you will need to know to pass the Life in the UK test is included in this eBook. The questions will be based on the whole book, including this 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.
通过英国生活测试所需的所有信息都包含在这本电子书中。这些问题将基于整本书，包括这个介绍，所以一定要彻底学习整本书。编写该手册是为了确保任何能够阅读 ESOL 入门级 3 级或以上英语的人都应该没有语言困难。
The glossary at the back of the handbook contains some key words and phrases, which you might find helpful.
手册后面的词汇表包含一些关键词和短语，您可能会发现它们对您有所帮助。
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, so please read the information carefully.
“检查您理解”框用于指导。他们将帮助您确定您应该了解的特定事项。仅仅知道这些框中突出显示的内容不足以通过测试。您需要确保您了解书中的所有内容，因此请仔细阅读信息。
1.2.2 Where to find more information
1.2.2 在哪里可以找到更多信息
You can find out more information from the following places:
· The UK Border Agency website (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk) for more information about the application process and the forms you will need to complete
· The Life in the UK test website (www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk) for more information about the test and how to book a place to take one
· Gov.uk (www.gov.uk) for information about ESOL courses and how to find one in your area.
您可以从以下位置找到更多信息：
· 英国边境局网站 （www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk） 了解有关申请流程和您需要填写的表格的更多信息
· 英国生活考试网站（www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk）了解有关考试以及如何预订考试地点的更多信息
· Gov.uk （www.gov.uk） 了解有关 ESOL 课程以及如何在您所在地区找到课程的信息。
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.
检查您是否了解：
· 英国社会价值观的起源
· 英国生活的基本原则
· 永久居留权带来的责任和自由
· 成为永久居民或公民的过程。
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
Glossary
