What is Ridley Scott famous for?
- Conducting orchestras
- Directing films✓
- Singing as an operatic
- Theatre production
Answer: B — Directing films
British studios flourished in the 1930s. Eminent directors included Sir Alexander Korda and Sir Alfred Hitchcock, who later left for Hollywood and remained an important film director until his death in 1980. During the Second World War, British movies (for example, In Which We Serve) played an important part in boosting morale. Later, British directors including Sir David Lean and Ridley Scott found great success both in the UK and internationally.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the Leisure topic in the Modern UK Society chapter. Leisure questions look at how people in the UK spend their free time — television and radio, cinema, music, pubs and clubs, gardening, holidays and social life. Much of it is recognisable from daily life, so read each option carefully rather than guessing.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.