Mock exam 10

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Question 1Not answered

What are the governing bodies of the Spanish provinces called?
1. Cabildos.
2. Island councils.
3. Provincial councils.
Correct answer: Provincial councils.

The provincial councils are the governing bodies of the provinces, except in the Canary Islands (cabildos) and the Balearic Islands (island councils).

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Question 2Not answered

With which king is democracy restored in Spain after Franco's regime?
1. Carlos III.
2. Alfonso XIII.
3. Juan Carlos I.
Correct answer: Juan Carlos I.

Juan Carlos I was king from 1975 to 2014. The transition to democracy took place during his reign.

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Question 3Not answered

Since what year has Felipe VI been king?
1. Since 1975.
2. Since 2014.
3. Since 2020.
Correct answer: Since 2014.

Felipe VI was proclaimed king on 19 June 2014, after the abdication of Juan Carlos I.

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Question 4Not answered

Who elects the prime minister?
1. The Congress of Deputies.
2. The king.
3. The Supreme Court.
Correct answer: The Congress of Deputies.

The Congress of Deputies elects the prime minister, on the king's proposal.

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Question 5Not answered

Which city has more inhabitants?
1. Seville.
2. Barcelona.
3. Zaragoza.
Correct answer: Barcelona.

Barcelona is the second most populated city in Spain, after Madrid. The ten most populated are: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Málaga, Murcia, Palma, Las Palmas and Alicante.

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Question 6Not answered

Defending Spain's territorial integrity is the responsibility of…
1. the National Police and the Guardia Civil.
2. the Armed Forces.
3. the National Police and the regional police forces.
Correct answer: the Armed Forces.

The mission of the Armed Forces is to defend Spain's territorial integrity and constitutional order.

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Question 7Not answered

Spain is organised into…
1. cantons.
2. autonomous communities.
3. federal states.
Correct answer: autonomous communities.

Spain has been organised territorially into autonomous communities, provinces and municipalities since the 1978 Constitution.

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Question 8Not answered

What is the governing body in municipalities?
1. The town council.
2. The provincial council.
3. The cabildo.
Correct answer: The town council.

The town council is the governing body of municipalities, made up of the mayor and councillors.

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Question 9Not answered

The institutions of an autonomous community are: the governing council, the president and…
1. the town council.
2. the legislative assembly.
3. the government delegation.
Correct answer: the legislative assembly.

The institutions of an autonomous community are: the legislative assembly (parliament), the governing council and the president of the community.

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Question 10Not answered

Teaching the co-official languages is the responsibility of…
1. the state.
2. the autonomous community.
3. the province.
Correct answer: the autonomous community.

Teaching the co-official languages is the responsibility of the autonomous communities where they are spoken.

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Question 11Not answered

Trade unions can take part in negotiations with employers and with the government.
1. True.
2. False.
Correct answer: True.

Trade unions take part in collective bargaining with employers and in the Economic and Social Council.

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Question 12Not answered

Freedom of the press is limited by respect for people's honour.
1. True.
2. False.
Correct answer: True.

Freedom of the press is limited by respect for rights, especially honour, privacy and one's own image (art. 20.4).

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Question 13Not answered

Public healthcare is free.
1. True.
2. False.
Correct answer: True.

Article 43 obliges the public authorities to protect health. Public healthcare is free.

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Question 14Not answered

The Ordesa National Park is in…
1. Aragon.
2. Navarre.
3. Castilla-La Mancha.
Correct answer: Aragon.

The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is in the Aragonese Pyrenees (Huesca).

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Question 15Not answered

The capital of the autonomous community of Galicia is…
1. A Coruña.
2. Vigo.
3. Santiago de Compostela.
Correct answer: Santiago de Compostela.

Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia. A Coruña and Vigo are important cities but not the capital.

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Question 16Not answered

Juan Mari Arzak is a famous…
1. writer.
2. musician
3. chef.
Correct answer: chef.

Juan Mari Arzak is one of the great Basque chefs, a pioneer of new Spanish cuisine.

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Question 17Not answered

What is the largest public research institution in Spain called?
1. Royal Spanish Academy (RAE).
2. Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
3. The General Society of Authors (SGAE).
Correct answer: Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

The CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) is the largest public research institution in Spain and the fourth in Europe.

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Question 18Not answered

What typical songs are sung at Christmas?
1. Flamenco.
2. Carol songs (villancicos).
3. Jotas.
Correct answer: Carol songs (villancicos).

Carol songs (villancicos) are the traditional songs sung at Christmas in Spain.

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Question 19Not answered

The free telephone line for victims of gender violence is…
1. 091.
2. 112.
3. 016.
Correct answer: 016.

016 is the free helpline for victims of gender violence. It leaves no trace on the bill.

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Question 20Not answered

Which of these television channels is regional?
1. Telecinco.
2. Nova.
3. Canal Sur.
Correct answer: Canal Sur.

Canal Sur is the regional television of Andalusia. Telecinco and Nova are national private channels.

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Question 21Not answered

Which of these establishments is open 24 hours if needed?
1. Pharmacy.
2. Fishmonger.
3. Bookshop.
Correct answer: Pharmacy.

Pharmacies have a 24-hour on-call service to handle emergencies outside normal hours.

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Question 22Not answered

On which days do most shops and small businesses usually close?
1. Mondays.
2. Sundays.
3. Saturday afternoons.
Correct answer: Sundays.

Most small shops close on Sundays. Large shopping centres usually open.

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Question 23Not answered

In which of these sectors does Spain stand out?
1. In tourism.
2. In the automotive industry.
3. In digital technology.
Correct answer: In tourism.

Spain stands out especially in the tourism sector, being the third country in the world for international tourists.

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Question 24Not answered

Which is one of the most internationally known dishes of Spanish cuisine?
1. Gazpacho.
2. Pizza.
3. Pasta.
Correct answer: Gazpacho.

Gazpacho is a cold Andalusian tomato soup, known internationally. Pizza and pasta are Italian.

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Question 25Not answered

Where is the health card obtained?
1. At the police station.
2. At the health centre.
3. At the Ministry of Health.
Correct answer: At the health centre.

The health card is obtained at the health centre corresponding to your address.

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