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Spy Gadgets Used to Cheat Immigration Tests

Posted November 18, 2008 8:29 AM

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Two men were arrested in the UK this week after they were caught helping Chinese immigrants cheat on immigration tests. The tests involve "multiple choice questions about day to day life and traditions in the country," including such stumpers as "When is Mother's Day?" and "What should you do if you spill someone's pint in the pub?" The immigrants themselves knew nothing about the UK, and can't speak or understand English. Instead, they were WIRED WITH SPY ELECTRONICS, including hidden cameras and microphones.

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11/18/2008 9:42 PM

What else could be expected.

Some people have no honour at all.

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11/19/2008 2:46 AM

Well, you've stumped me this time! For the life of me, I have no idea what honour has got to do with it. I suppose it would be considered 'honourable' to give some one less fortunate then yourself shelter in your lands, but the gov.com certainly don't think like that.

By the way, all of us in our office, English born and bred, took the challenge and filled in the Immigration test. Not one of us got more then 20%. When next we have the parlimentary candidates knock on the door, I'm going to get them to do it.

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11/19/2008 1:38 PM

When next we have the parlimentary candidates knock on the door, I'm going to get them to do it.

PMSL !

I'd be surprised if many English school leavers could pass the test. The one that's really funny is about the whole 'Oy - you spilt my pint !' thing. "Gosh, I'm so sorry, my good fellow. Might I proffer some coin of the realm in order to purchase compensatory intoxicating liquor for you and your chums ?

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11/19/2008 4:42 PM

Are you going to use a passing grade as your voting criteria? Seen a lot of people that were full of book knowledge but given a simple task like figuring out how to tie their shoes and they failed.

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