Mock exam 12
25 questions · 45 minutes · pass with 15
Answer every question, then tap Check results. Only then will you see which answers were right.
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Question 1Not answered
The Spanish language is also called…
Correct answer: Castilian.
The Spanish language is also called Castilian. Both names are correct and official.
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Question 2Not answered
Who directs the military administration of Spain?
Correct answer: The government.
The government directs the civil and military administration and the defence of the state, under Article 97 of the Constitution.
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Question 3Not answered
Who is elected in the European Parliament elections?
Correct answer: The MEPs.
In the European elections, the MEPs who represent Spain in the European Parliament are chosen.
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Question 4Not answered
What is there in the Balearic Islands instead of provincial councils?
Correct answer: Island councils.
In the Balearic Islands the island governing bodies are the island councils. In the Canary Islands they are the cabildos.
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Question 5Not answered
Which institution aims to promote the teaching of the Spanish language and the spread of culture in Spanish?
Correct answer: The Instituto Cervantes.
The Instituto Cervantes is the public body responsible for promoting the teaching of Spanish and spreading Hispanic culture around the world.
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Question 6Not answered
What is the organisation that defends the interests of workers called?
Correct answer: Trade union.
Trade unions are organisations that defend and promote the interests of workers.
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Question 7Not answered
What is the most important law of each autonomous community called?
Correct answer: Statute of Autonomy.
The Statute of Autonomy is the organic law that sets out the powers, institutions and organisation of each autonomous community.
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Question 8Not answered
What is the autonomous police force of the Basque Country called?
Correct answer: Ertzaintza.
The Ertzaintza is the autonomous police force of the Basque Country. The Mossos d'Esquadra belong to Catalonia.
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Question 9Not answered
How many autonomous communities are there in Spain?
Correct answer: 17.
Spain has 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta and Melilla).
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Question 10Not answered
Which co-official language is spoken in the Balearic Islands?
Correct answer: Catalan.
In the Balearic Islands, Catalan is spoken as a co-official language alongside Castilian.
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Question 11Not answered
In Spain men and women have the same rights.
Correct answer: True.
Article 14 establishes equality before the law without discrimination on grounds of birth, race, sex, religion or any other condition.
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Question 12Not answered
Basic education in Spain is compulsory and free.
Correct answer: True.
Basic education (Primary plus ESO) is compulsory and free under Article 27.4 of the Constitution.
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Question 13Not answered
The secrecy of Spaniards' communications is guaranteed, except by judicial decision.
Correct answer: True.
Article 18.3 guarantees the secrecy of communications, except by judicial decision.
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Question 14Not answered
Spain is among the most … countries in Europe.
Correct answer: mountainous
Spain is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, with an average altitude of 650 metres.
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Question 15Not answered
What is the capital of the Valencian Community?
Correct answer: Valencia.
Valencia is the capital of the Valencian Community, which has three provinces: Alicante, Castellón and Valencia.
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Question 16Not answered
Which Spanish writer writes in another official language of Spain?
Correct answer: Mercè Rodoreda.
Mercè Rodoreda wrote in Catalan. Her best-known work is 'The Time of the Doves' (La plaça del Diamant).
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Question 17Not answered
Who wrote Nada, a novel about post-war Spain?
Correct answer: Carmen Laforet.
Carmen Laforet wrote 'Nada' in 1944, a key novel of post-war Spain.
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Question 18Not answered
Which of these sports is very popular in Spain?
Correct answer: Football.
Football is the most popular sport in Spain, followed by basketball.
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Question 19Not answered
Which of these is the main ingredient of Valencian paella?
Correct answer: Rice.
Rice is the main ingredient of Valencian paella.
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Question 20Not answered
Where might you find the following rule: 'Keep off the grass, do not pick the flowers'?
Correct answer: In recreation areas.
'Keep off the grass, do not pick the flowers' is a typical rule in parks and recreation areas.
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Question 21Not answered
What is the document that records your years of contributions to Social Security?
Correct answer: Working life report.
The working life report (informe de vida laboral) lists all the companies you have worked for and your Social Security contributions.
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Question 22Not answered
The Baccalaureate in Spain…
Correct answer: consists of two academic years.
The Baccalaureate lasts 2 years (ages 16-18). It is not compulsory, but it allows access to university.
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Question 23Not answered
Giving up your seat to people with reduced mobility is a rule we find indicated in…
Correct answer: public transport.
Giving up your seat to the elderly, pregnant women or people with reduced mobility is a rule on public transport.
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Question 24Not answered
A 'concertado' school is a private school that…
Correct answer: receives money from the administration.
Chartered schools (concertados) are private schools that receive public funding. Most are religious.
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Question 25Not answered
The Ministry of Equality is responsible for fighting gender violence and…
Correct answer: discrimination.
The Ministry of Equality fights gender violence and discrimination.
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