2016年4月自考英语国家概况(00522)试题及答案解析评分标准
英语国家概况自考试卷
英语国家概况自考试卷绝密★考试结束前全国2015年4月高等教育自学考试英语国家概况试题课程代码:00522请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。
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I.MULTIPLE CHOICERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B,C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question, Blacken the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points,1 point for each)1. There are three dicisions on the island of Great Britain:Englan,Scotland and Wales.2. , among the British monarchs,was regarded as “the father of the British navy.”ⅡⅧthe Great the Conqueror3. The Celtic tribes are NOT ancestors of the .Scots4. The Romans remained in control of Britain for about years.5. One particular feafure of the feudal system of England was that all landowners took oath of allegiance for the land they held .their immediate lord,but not to the kingthe king, but not to their immediate lordto their immediate lord nor to the kingonly to their immediate lord but also to the kingMagna Carta had altogether 63 clauses,of which the most important ones were the following EXCEPT that .tax should be made without the approval of the Grand CouncilChurch should possess all its righs together with freedom of electionsand other towns should give up their ancient rights and privilegesfreeman should be arrested,imprisoned,or deprived of his property except by the law of the landname of the Hundred Years’War(1337-1453) is given to the intermittent war between . and England and Englanand England and England8. The Peasant Uprising of 1381 in Britain .brutally suppresseda great success in English historythe development of capitalismlittle significance in English history9. treated 5 questions-her religion,her marriage,her foreign policy,her succession to the throne,and her finance-as personal and private.ⅠⅡStuart Tudor10. The lasted intermittently for 30 years.War World WarC. Wars of the Roes World War11. was responsible for the English Reformation in British history.ⅠⅧthe Great the Conqueror12. The most famous literary work written by John Miton in the late 17th century was . lost Caesar’s progressBill of Rights (1689)was finally accepted by thus marking the beginning of the age constitutional monarchy.ⅠⅡⅡand Marychanges in the late 18th century Britain were caused by the following Except.enclosure ActsBakewell’s selective breedingfarms cultivated on the “open-field”agricultural machinery invented by Jethro Tull15. The two events which most alarmed the British ruling classes in the closing decades of the 18th century were .Enlightenment and Frence RevolutionIndustrial Revotution and French RevolutionAmerican War of Independence and French RevolutionHundred Years’ War a nd the American War of Independencethe First World War,the Allies included .,Italy and Turkey,France and Russiaand Austria-Hungary,Germany and Austriap-Hungarythe oldest British institution ,the has lasted for more than 1000 years.Concil’s Metropol itan Police Force is directly under the control of .Chancellor of JusticeHome Secretary Attorney General19. A who practices with 7000 patients or more in England may apply for fundholding status.practitionerto the textbook,the British public reads more than virtually any other country in the world.essays21. According to the textbook,the five most populous cities in the United States are . York,Los Angeles,Chicago,Miami and DetroitYork, Chicago,Los Angeles,Pittsburgh and PhiladelphiaYork,Los Angeles,Chicago,New Orleans and PhiladelphiaYork,Los Angeles,Chicago,San Francisco and Philadelphia22. lived on the land by hunting,gathering,fishing and farming even before the discovery of the New World.Puritans IndiansPilgrims black slavesresult of the War with Mexico was that .was added to the UnionUnited States paid 10 million dollars to Mexicoagreed to give Louisiana to the United StatesD. Mexico was forced to agree to give Califormia and NewMexico to the United States American Civil War ended in and cost American 618,000 lives.25. was NOT among the contents of President Roosevelt’s New Deal.of federal labor lawssocial security systemsthe recovery of industry and agriculturegovernment regulation and control of banking, credit and currency systemsleaders of the United States,the Soviet Union and met three times during the Second World War.an executive order in 1947 started the violation of the Bill of Rights and widespread persecution of Communists and progressive people.Truman McCarthyMarshall Kennangreat impacts of the Vietnam War on American society included the following EXCEPT that .was great unity within the ruling circleimage of the United States was discreditedUnited States was weakened because of the long warwere divided in their attitudes towards American society29. was the beginning of American involvement in Vietnam.surrender in 1945outbreak of the Korean WarFrench invasion of Indochina’s decision to send military aid to Vietnam to support the French30. Which statement about the is NOT true?is both an economic and technological giant.by far the biggest industrial country in the world.is first in such advanced fields as computers, space,nuclear energy and electronics.produces a major portion of the world’s industri al products and its share is growing rapidly. 31. In the . produce about 85% of the total output of goods and services.enterisesenterprisesin independent professional practiceprivately owned and operated businessesinvolvement in the economy increased dramatically during the .Depression of prosperityWorld War Movementstatement about the is NOT true?Constitution is the supreme law of the land.American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world.Constitution was drawn up in 1787 and went into effect in the same year.Constitution has provided the basis for its political stability,economic growth and social progress. order to make sure than the new government would not misuse its powers,the writers of the Constitution set up a system of in the form of separation of powers.supervisonand balances supervision,the number of presidential electors in the . is the number of Senators and Representatives each state has in Congress.to thanthan % more thanis a certain degree of similarity in the . elementary school curriculun,which mainly consists of mastery of the “basics”,such as .,writing and arithmetic ,visual arts and grammar,history and music ,writing and musicthe early 1900s,the kind of two-year colleges that emerged to meet the immediate need of the economic expansion and rapid in immigrants of the times was the .arts college collegeuniversity university38. is a historical,national and religious holiday that began with the Pilgrims.day DayYea r’s Day ’s Day39. is regarded as Mark Twain’s master work.Gilded Ageon the MississippiAdventures of Tom SawyerAdventures of Huckleberry Finn40. was the spokesman for the “Lost Generation’.Hemingway Dreiser Wrightbecame a major port in Canada because it is .to Ottawato the city of Quebecthe province of Quebecan island in the River42. According to the textbook,Canada is a country with a population of 26,300,000. large largesmall small43. In 1885,the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and the country was linked .north to south coast to coastthe United States South Americais official language(s) in Ireland.1948,Ireland voted itself the commonweath and on April 18,1949 declared itself a republic.ofpart of member of’s Eastern Highlands are better known as .Dividing Range Great BarrierGreat Dividing Range Great Barrier Range47. In 1996,Australia’s population is about 18 million or about people to the square kilometer.B. threerecent years Australian governments have encouraged people with different ethnic backgrounds to and this policy is called multiculturalism.their culturestheir own culturesfrom other culturesup their own culturesare all over Newzealand.Day is New Zealand’s .Day DayYear’s Day Day非选择题部分注意事项:用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上,不能答在试题卷上。
英语国家概况课后习题答案解析(完整版)
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自学考试2016年4月英语(二)真题带解析
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Red Nose DayRed Nose Day (RND) is a well-known event in the UK. The aim of the day is to raise money for Comic Relief. This is a charity that helps people in need in Africa and in the UK.Comic Relief was started in 1985 by Richard Curtis. He wrote the famous films "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill". Richard started Comic Relief in response to the severe famine in Ethiopia. It's called Red Nose Day as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear! The money made from selling red noses goes to the charity.Red Nose Day takes place every two years in the spring. It is now so well established that many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday.The slogan for the last RND was "Do Something Funny for Money." The money that was collected was used to help fund projects in such areas as education and mental health. Money-raising events take place on this day all over the country and many schools participate. People also donate money by post, in banks, by phone using a credit card and online.In the evening of Red Nose Day a telethon takes place on the BBC TV channels. This is like a television marathon(马拉松)that shows some of the events of the day and reports how the money raised will be spent. People also upload videos of local charity events onto the Internet.So, if you are ever in the UK on Red Nose Day, you will know why you find normal people wearing red noses and doing silly things! It's all for a good cause! 1.Red Nose Day is a famous event in Britain.A.TrueB.FalseC.Not Given【答案】A【解析】根据短文第一段第一句它是一个well known event,非常著名的。
《英语国家概况》自考真题及答案解析
《英语国家概况》自考真题及答案解析卷面总分:80分答题时间:70分钟试卷题量:40题一、单选题(共40题,共0分)1.Britain has, for centuries, been slowly tilting with ________.• A.the North-West slowly rising and the South-East slowly sinking• B.the North-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinking• C.the South-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinking• D.the South-West slowly rising and the North-East slowly sinking 正确答案:A2.Which often following statements is not true about British coal mining?• A.Brition has used up almost all coal deposits• B.The demand for British coal has declined.• C.Petroleum, water power, and electric power replacing coal for many purposes.• D.The old British mines are narrow and deep, making it difficult to use machines正确答案:A3.For electoral purposes Britain is divided into 659 constituencies, each of whichreturns ________to the House of Commons.• A.one member• B.two members• C.three members• D.four members正确答案:A4.In the 1970s oil was discovered in ________, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic for Britain.• A.the English Channel• B.the Irish Sea• C.St. George's Channel• D.the North Sea正确答案:D5.In Britain, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of ________.• A.the Lord Chancellor• B.the Prime Minister• C.the Speaker• D.the Parliamentary Commissioner正确答案:B6.Thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over the age of ________ in 1918.• A.18• B.20• C.30• D.35正确答案:C7.The objective of the Chartist Movement was democratic rights for all men, and it took its name from “________ ”.• A.The Bill of Rights• B.The Agreement of the People• C.The People's Charter• D.The Great Charter正确答案:C8.In the 1960s pop music underwent a revolution when ________ became world famous and turned their home town of Liverpool into a place of pilgrimage.• A.teh Beach Boys• B.the Rolling Stone• C.the Animals• D.the Beatles正确答案:D9.The Tories were the forerunners of ________, which still bears thisnickname today• A.the Labour Party• B.the Conservative Party• C.the Liberal Party• D.the Social Democratic Party正确答案:B10.In the United Kingdom, the party which wins the ________ number of seats in the House of Commons becomes the official Opposition.• rgest• B.second largest• C.third largest• D.fourth largest正确答案:B11.In the United Kingdom,police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike.• A.a trade union• B.a choir• C.apolitical party• D.a club正确答案:A12.Agricltural changes in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in England were so great that they were worthy of the term “________ ”.• A.reform• B.evolution• C.revolution• D.reformation正确答案:C13.The Mississippi, which is sometimes called ________, has played a vital role in the history of the United States.• A.“Old Man River ”• B.“Moon River ”• C.“Old Father River ”• D.“Mother of the United States ”正确答案:A14.The largest and smallest states of the United States are ________.• A.Alaska and Rhode Island• B.Texas and Maine• C.Texas and Rhode Island• D.Alaska and Maine正确答案:A15.A trend that occurs at the same time with the movement to the Southand the Weast of the United States is ________.• A.the flow of people to sunbelt area• B.the flow of peole from small cities to big cities• C.the growth of small towns• D.the outflow of city residents from the core cities to the suburbs 正确答案:D16.The average life expectancy of the Red Indians is ________.• A.higher than the national average• B.lower than the national average• C.about the same with the national average• D.none of the above正确答案:B17.The three Puritan traditions are ________.• A.religious tolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learning • B.religious dissent aggressiveness and respect for learning• C.religious intolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learning • D.religious intolerance, aggressiveness, respect for achievement 正确答案:C18.In 1900, the United States ranked first in the world in the production of ________.• A.coal• B.electricity• C.oil• D.wheat正确答案:A19.During the Second World War, Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill met at ________.• A.Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam• B.Teheran and Yalta• C.Yalta, Potsdam and Berlin• D.Teheran and Potsdam正确答案:B20.The New Frontier and War on Poverty were put forward respectively by ________.• A.Eisenhower and Kennedy• B.Johnson and Nixon• C.Johnson and Kennedy• D.Kennedy and Johnson正确答案:D21.The origin of the American party system can be traced to ________.• A.the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the War of Independence• B.the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti--Federalists• C.the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slavery• D.none of the above正确答案:B22.The functions of institutions of higher education in the U.S. are ________.• A.research and teaching• B.teaching and degree awarding• C.professional training, teaching and public service• D.teaching, research and public service正确答案:D23.In “Song of Myself ”, Whitman writes that ________.• A.woman is not worth mentioning• B.woman is not as great as man• C.woman as the mother of human beings is the greatest • D.none of the above正确答案:C24.The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ________.• A.friendship and happiness• B.peace and plenty• C.cooperation and rich reward• D.love and happiness正确答案:B25.Australia is located between ________ and the Indian Ocean.• A.the South Pacific Ocean• B.the Atlantic Ocean• C.the North Sea• D.the Arctic正确答案:A26.Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has become rich through ________.• A.manufacturing industries• B.farming and mining• C.service industries• D.forestry and fishing正确答案:B27.Australian Aborigines believed in a creative period, usually referred to in English as ________.• A.teh Dreamland• B.the Dreaming• C.the Beginning of the World• D.the Beginning of the Universe正确答案:B28.As far as Australian culture is concerned, the history of Australia can be divided into the following phases with the exception of ________.• A.the period of the original culture of Aboriginal people• B.the period of the dominant British culture• C.teh period of Asian culture• D.the period of a multicultural society正确答案:C29.The Mabo Judgement passed by Australia's High Court in June 1992 overturned the concept of terra nullius, which means ________.• A.“land belonging to no one ”• B.“land unknown to everyone ”• C.“Wonderland ”• D.“Dreamtime ”正确答案:A30.During the 1990s many Australians called for their nation to become a republic with ________.• A.a president replacing the British monarch as head of state• B.a prime minister replacing the governor--general as head of government• C.a governor-general replacing the British monarch as head of state• D.a president replacing the governor- general as head of government 正确答案:A31.The longest river in Canada is ________.• A.the Mackenzie• B.the St. Lawrence• C.teh Severn• D.the Yukon正确答案:A32.Why were the French troops in Canada defeated by the British during the Seven Years' War?• A.Because they were not used to the weather in Cananda.• B.Because they did not get support from the local people.• C.Because they did not receive the supplies they needed so badly.• D.Because the British had larger and better settlements in Canada.正确答案:C33.Which of the following is not true about Canada's manufacturing today?• A.Manufacturing is the most important economic activity in Canada.• B.Transportation equipment ranks as the nation's leading manufactured product.• C.Food processing is still important but it is no longer Canada's chief man ufacturing industry• D.The production of paper and paper related products is no longer important in Canada's manufacturing.正确答案:D34.When was the referendum on Quebec's future status held in Canada?• A.1994• B.1995• C.1996• D.1997正确答案:B35.Since 1971 the Canadian government has adopted a policy of ________, recognizing that cultural pluralism within a bilingual framework is the essence of the Canadian identity.• A.assimilation• B.integration• C.multiculturalism• D.gender equality正确答案:C36.In Canada the federal governments have always been formed by ________.• A.the Liberal Party• B.the Progressive Conservative Party• C.either the Liberal Party or the Progressive Conservative Party • D.both the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservation Party 正确答案:C37.What is Ireland called in Irish?• A.Irea• B.Aire• C.Eare• D.Eire正确答案:D38.What are Ireland's chief exports?• A.Foodstuffs(especially beef), electrical machinery, and chemicals.• B.Wool, dairy products and fruit.• C.Motor vehicles, electrical machinery and petroleum.• D.Coal, mining equipment and textiles.正确答案:A39.A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that it oftenhas________.• A.floods• B.volcanic eruptions• C.earthquakes• D.droughts正确答案:C40.Which of the following is not true about the political system of New Zealand?• A.New Zealand has a written constitution.• B.New Zealand has a parliamentary government and a constitutional monarchy.• C.New Zealand follows the British parliamentary system with some variations.• D.New Zealand Parliament has only one chamber.正确答案:C。
自考00522英语国家概况模拟试题及答案9
自考00522英语国家概况模拟试题及答案91.The Tower of London,a historical sight,located in the centre of London,was built by___.A.King ArthurB.Robin HoodC.Oliver CromwellD.William the Conqueror2.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B.It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D.It has no written form of Constitution.3.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.William of OrangeB.JamesⅡC.Oliver CromwellD.GeorgeⅠ4.Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK?A.Beef cattle.B.Dairy cattleC.Chicken.D.Sheep.5.Which group of people cannot vote in the general election?A.Members in the House of Commons.B.Lords in the House of Lords.C.The UK citizens above the age of 18.D.The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.6.A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because___________.A.it plays a watchdog function,keeping an eye on the governmentB.it informs people of current affairs in the world.C.it provides people with subjective reports.D.it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.7.Of Which people is Robert Burns a national poet?A.The Welsh peopleB.The Irish peopleC.The Scottish peopleD.The English people8..It was said that Christianity was introduced into Ireland by __________A.the VikingsB.the NormansC.Brian BuruD.Saint Patrick9.In the 17th century,the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland because _________.A.they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB.they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in BritainC.they intended to expand their investmentD.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them10.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester二.填空1.Charles the First,king of Britain,was executed,because he attempted to overrule___________ in the English Revolution.2.The _________IRA believed that they had made enough progress so that they could concentrate on a political process,and run candidates for_______.3.It’s hard to make talks successful between the British and Irish governments without the participation of __________and____________.4.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _________and its party leader becomes__________-.5.Since 1945,the UK economy has experienced ________ decline rather than _______ decline.6.The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors:________industries,secondary industries and________industries.7.Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories.They are _________,_________and history plays.8.Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte are noted for their respective novel ________and __________which are largely the love stories of a woman for a man.9.People usually dress up and show off their fashionable clothes and elaborate hats for the social event called __________.10.Traditionally,people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on ___________,which is the day after Christmas.。
4月全国英语国家概况自考试题及答案解析
全国2019年4月高等教育自学考试英语国家概况试题课程代码:00522PART ONEⅠ. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(40 points, 1 point for each)1.The Lake District, which is well-known for its beautiful scenery, is located in the _______.A. South of ScotlandB. Northwest of EnglandC. North of WalesD. East of England2.About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War Ⅱ.They are mainly from the West Indies, India and _______.A. IndonesiaB. SingaporeC. Hong KongD. Pakistan3.As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of_______ in England.A. grainB. farm toolsC. housesD. labour4.The first steam engine was devised by _______ at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor James Watt modified and improved the design.A. Robert BakewellB. Thomas NewcomenC. Jethro TullD. Thomas Coke5.The British Prime Minister's official residence is No.10 _______ Street in Landon.A. DowningB. OxfordC. RegentD. New Bond6.In the United Kingdom, each member of Parliament represents a _______ , and holds his seat during the life of a parliament.A. constituencyB. shireC. boroughD. county7.The British constitution is made up of the following laws except _______.A. statute lawB. common lawC. commonwealth lawD. European Community law8.Under Margaret Thatcher Britain adopted an economic policy of _______.A. prices and incomes controlB. state interventionC. high consumption and low investmentD. privatization, deregulation and market liberalization9.The 1970s saw the growth of _______ in Wales and Scotland.A. MarxismB. liberalismC. nationalismD. chauvinism10.Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the _______ of Christ, and is the great est of Christian festivals.A. birthB. dreathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection11.Shakespeare was born at _______ in Warwickshire, England, in 1564.A. Stoke-on-TrentB. Stratford-upon-AvonC. Berwick-upon-TweedD. Bradford-on-Avon12.The most important _______ magazines in Britain are The Economist, New Statesman an and Society, and Spectator.A. weeklyB. fortnightlyC. monthlyD. quarterly13._______ are also known as the Continental Divide.A. The Rocky MountainsB. The Appalachian HighlandsC. The Coast MountainsD. The Blue Mountains14.New Englanders were originally known as _______.A. YankeesB. English PuritansC. German farmersD. Fishermen from Scandinavia15.The first English colony was founded at _______.A. PlymouthB. the Massachusetts BayC. JamestownD. New York16.The United States is the world's biggest producer of _______.A. cottonB. riceC. tobaccoD. milk17.In American history, the Americans went to war against the British _______.A. only onceB. on two occasionsC. for three timesD. for four times18.The important decision made at the Second Continental Congress was_______.A. the establishment of a continental army under the command of George WashingtonB. the adoption of the ConstitutionC. an appeal to the British kingD. A and B19.The United States has, in its history, _______.A. one constitutionB. two constitutionsC. three constitutionsD. one constitution with many amendments20.The political theory underlining the Declaration of Independence came from _____.A. Thomas JeffersonB. George WashingtonC. British philosopher John LockeD. American philosopher John Locke21.In the United States, the Muckrakers at the turn of the 20th century referred to a group of _______.A. reform-minded middle-class peopleB. journalists who exposed the dark sides of the societyC. upper-class professionalsD. progressive women22.Which of the following statements is true concerning the district court in the U.S.?A. Each state has a district court.B. There is a district court for each state plus one for District of Columbia and one for Puerto Rico.C. There are altogether 89 district courts.D. There are altogether 91 district courts.23.The“new basics” in the report“A Nation At Risk” issued in the U.S.refer to _______.A. English and mathematicsB. science and social studiesC. computerD. all of the above24.Specialized institutions in the U.S.offer _______.A. degrees up to the doctorateB. only BA degreesC. BA and MA degreesD. no degrees25.Mount Kosciusko, the highest point in Australia, is located in _______.A. the Blue MountainsB. the Australian AlpsC. the Snowy MountainsD. Ayers Rock26.Australia's most famous national park, which used to be known as Ayers Rock, is now called_______ in the Aboriginal language.A. UluruB. YolnguC. AnanguD. Nungga27.During World War Ⅰ, a special corps of Australian and New Zealand troops called _______ wona reputation for outstanding bravery.A. AnzacsB. AnzusC. AsusD. Aussies28.The Australian Constitution deals with the following except _______.A. the composition of the Australian federal governmentB. the powers of the federal governmentC. the relationship between the federal government and the governments of the StatesD. the powers of the Prime Minister29.In the Australian Federal Parliament _______ often form a coalition in opposition to _______.A. the Labor Party and the National party/the Liberal PartyB. the Liberal Party and the Labor party/the National PartyC. the Liberal Party and the National party/the Labor PartyD. the Conservative Party and the Democrats/the Labor Party30.In 1988, Australia celebrated its _______ anniversary of the founding of the first white settlement there.A. 100thB. 150thC. 200thD. 250th31.The two principal river systems in Canada are the Mackenzie and_______.A. the Great lakesB. the wrenceC. the Hudson RiverD. the Saskatchewan River32.From 1896 to 1911, Canada was ruled by _______ under Sir Wilfred Laurier.A. the Liberal PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Labour PartyD. the Democratic Party33.Canada ranks _______ in the world in the production of electricity form water power.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. fourth34.Canadian Federal Government was assigned powers in all of the following areas except _______.A. defenseB. customs and border controlC. currency and coinageD. education35.What is the law-making assembly called in Canada's Quebec?A. Legislative Assembly.B. National Assembly.C. House of Assembly.D. House of Legislation.36.Which of the following best describes the result of Canadian government’s long -held policy of assimilation?A. It won a popular support across the country.B. It proved to be a great success.C. It failed in achieving the desired effect.D. It brought disastrous effect to the Canadian society.37.The creation of Northern Ireland dates from _______ when the Irish Free State was set up.A. 1916B. 1921C. 1937D. 199438.Throughout most of its history, _______ was a major problem that plagued Ireland.A. emigrationB. population distributionC. ethnic conflictD. birth control39.A New Zealander of European descent is known as a _______.A. PakehaB. KiwiC. PukekoD. Maori40.In New Zealand, the seasons are opposite those of the Northern Hemisphere because it lies_______.A. south of the equatorB. north of the equatorC. east of the equatorD. west of the equatorPART TWOⅡ.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(30 points, 3 points for each)41. Which area in Britain is called the “Silicon Glen”?42. Which sport is the most typically English?43. What was Puritanism noted for?44. What is Hawaii's most important industry?45. How serious was child labor when the Progressive Movement demanded the banning of it?46. Who was Bob Dylan?47. When and where did Australia's Eureka Stockade take place?48. What were Canada's early industries?49. What is the head of government in Ireland called?50. What caused the land disputes between the Maoris and the settlers in New Zealand?Ⅲ.Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words.(20 points, 5 points for each)51. The National Health Service52. Black Thursday of 192953. The Flying Doctors54. The Quebec Act of 1774Ⅳ.Write between 100-120 words on the following topic in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(10 points)55. Why was Britain the first country to industrialize?。
全国2012年4月自学考试英语国家概况试题_真题(含答案与解析)-交互
全国2012年4月自学考试英语国家概况试题(总分100, 做题时间150分钟)课程代码:00522I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think**pletes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, 1 point for each)1.About a hundred years ago, Britain ruled an empire that had colonies in ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Europe, Africa and AsiaB Australia, Africa and EuropeC Asia, Africa and North AmericaD Europe, Africa and North America该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B2.The ______ tribes are ancestors of the highland Scots, the Irish and the Welsh.SSS_SINGLE_SELA DanishB CelticC Anglo-SaxonD Viking该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B3.Which of the following statements about Roman Britain is true?SSS_SINGLE_SELA The Romans remained in control of Britain for over 500 years.B The Romans never treated the Britons as a subject people of slave class.C During the four centuries, Romans and Britons had a lot of intermarriages.D The Romans had no impact on the language or culture ofordinary Britons.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D4.Under ______, the feudal system in England **pletely established.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Edward IB Henry IIC King AlfredD William the Conqueror该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D5._______ was, above all, responsible for the religious reform of the Church in the 16th century.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Henry VIIB Henry VIIIC Edward IVD Edward VI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B6.Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I’s ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA sisterB daughterC cousinD half-sister该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C7.The English Renaissance was largely ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA literaryB politicalC religiousD philosophical该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A8.Loosely speaking, ______ opposed absolute monarchy and supported the right to religious freedom for Nonconformists.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the WhigsB the ToriesC the House of LordsD the House of Commons该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A9.Which of the following statements about World War II is true?SSS_SINGLE_SELA Britain lost about 250,000 lives during the war.B Britain became a powerful empire after the war.C Britain only devoted part of its entire strength to the war.D Britain suffered far more military casualties in World War II than in World War I.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A10.The Industrial Revolution refers to the ______ and the consequent changes in social and economic organizations in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.SSS_SINGLE_SELA urbanization of BritainB reformation of the ChurchC mechanization of industryD mechanization of agriculture该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C11.The oldest institution of government in the U.K. is ______, which goes back to at least the 9th century.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the MonarchyB the ParliamentC the Privy CouncilD the Metropolitan Police该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A12.The maximum duration of a Parliament in the U.K. is ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA two yearsB four yearsC five yearsD six years该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C13.The husband of Queen Elizabeth II is ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Prince AndrewB Prince PhilipC Prince CharlesD Prince William该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B14.The Lords Temporal in Britain’s House of Lords consists of all the following EXCEPT _____.SSS_SINGLE_SELA life peersB hereditary peersC Lords of appeal of “law lords”D the Archbishops of Canterbury and York该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D15.The House of Commons in the U.K. had its first woman speaker in______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA 1990B 1991C 1992D 1993该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C16.In England and Wales, lay magistrates (“justice of the peace” or JPs) are appointed by ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the MonarchB the ParliamentC the Prime MinisterD the Lord Chancellor该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D17.The ______ is the largest single employer of labor in the U.K.SSS_SINGLE_SELA British AirwaysB British PetroleumC National Health ServiceD British **munications该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C18._____ was founded in 1969, and began its first course in 1970.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Glasgow UniversityB Aberdeen UniversityC The Open UniversityD St Andrews University该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C19.______ is the most typical English sport in England.SSS_SINGLE_SELA GolfB CricketC TennisD Football该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B20.______ is a contemporary British **poser.SSS_SINGLE_SELA David HareB Tom StoppardC Harold PinterD Lloyd Webber该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D21.The United States of America, with a population of 255.5 million in 1992, was the ______ most populous country in the world.SSS_SINGLE_SELA secondB thirdC fourthD fifth该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B22.Statistically ______ have been the fastest growing states in population for the last 20 years.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Arizona, Nevada and FloridaB California, Nevada and FloridaC Arizona, New Jersey and NevadaD Arizona, New Mexico and Florida该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A23.The war at ______ in Northern New York proved to be a great turning point of the War of Independence.SSS_SINGLE_SELA LexingtonB ConcordC YorktownD Saratoga该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D24.The Federalist Papers written under the name of Publius were co-authored by ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Alexander Hamilton, John Locke and John Jay .B Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John JayC Andrew Jackson, James Madison and Thomas JeffersonD Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B25.The American expansionist movement produced a theory called ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA New FrontierB New DarwinismC Manifest DestinyD Roosevelt Corollary该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C26.Which of the following statements is NOT considered the valid reason for the disappearance of black slavery in the American North in the early 1800s?SSS_SINGLE_SELA The price of slaves was too high.B Slavery was simply illegal in the North.C The Africans could not stand cold winters in the North.D As the North turned toward industry, mechanics and not farmhands were needed.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B27.In the political area, the Progressive Movement demanded ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the banning of child laborB improve living conditionsC industrial accident insuranceD reforming the city and state governments该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:DThe 19th Amendment of voting right for women was adopted during the ______ Administration.SSS_SINGLE_SELA J.F.Kennedy’sB Woodrow Wilson’sC Franklin Roosevelt’sD Theodore Roosevelt’s该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B29.As a result of the Great Depression, many people lost their land and other properties because of ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA bankruptcyB foreclosureC speculationD profiteering该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B30.The aim of measures in the New Deal, as President Roosevelt put it, was to _______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA “save American democracy”B “regulate and reform the banking system”C “strengthen government intervention in business”D “raise the role of labor in the relations of production”该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A31.The first summit between the United States, the Soviet Union and Britain during World War II was held in ______ in November 1943.SSS_SINGLE_SELA YaltaB CairoC TehranD Potsdam该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 132.The open declaration of the containment policy was made by U.S. President ______ on March 12, 1949.SSS_SINGLE_SELA HooverB TrumanC RooseveltD Eisenhower该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B33.Since 1945 the United States entered a 25-year economic boom, and the cornerstones were the ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA automobile, housing and shippingB farming, housing and defense industriesC automobile, housing and defense industriesD automobile, shipping and defense industries该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C34.______ turned out to be the longest war the United States ever fought (1950-1975) as a result of its policy of containment of Communism.SSS_SINGLE_SELA The Civil WarB The Korean WarC The Vietnam WarD World War II该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C35.Which statement about the Watergate Scandal is NOT true?SSS_SINGLE_SELA After the scandal American disillusions grew.B Nixon was the second president to resign in U.S. history.C Nixon finally handed over **plete tapes, which would condemn him.D By the early 1980s far fewer Americans still clung to thebelief that their system was the most powerful.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B36.The U.S. President can veto any bill passed by Congress unless overridden by ______ vote in each house.SSS_SINGLE_SELA one-thirdB two-thirdsC two-fifthsD three-fourths该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B37.When a bill emerges from the Senate and the House, it is usually referred to a ______ composed of equal number of members from each house to resolve the differences.SSS_SINGLE_SELA **mitteeB **mitteeC **mitteeD **mittee该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D38.The fourth party period began with ______ and lasted till the ______ with the Democratic Party dominant.SSS_SINGLE_SELA Jimmy Carter, 1990sB Herbert Hoover, 1920sC Franklin Roosevelt, 1980sD Theodore Roosevelt, 1900s该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C39.Which statement about American education is NOT true?SSS_SINGLE_SELA Elementary and secondary education is free and noncompulsory.B There are more public elementary and secondary schools than private ones.C Public schools are financially supported and governed by states or communities.D Public and private schools refer to the way in which these institutions are funded and controlled.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A40.In his masterpiece Leaves of Grass, ______ praised the ideas of equality and democracy and celebrated the dignity and the self-reliant spirit of **mon man.SSS_SINGLE_SELA T. S. EliotB Mark TwainC Walt WhitmanD Emily Dickson该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C41.Ireland kept out of World War II _______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA to declare itself a republicB to make a new constitutionC to vote itself out of the CommonwealthD to demonstrate its continued displeasure with the British 该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D42.The most popular religious belief in Ireland is ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA MethodismB ChristianityC CatholicismD Protestantism该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C43.In Canada, it is difficult to do farming in Atlantic provinces because _______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the region is too hillyB dairying is more popular than farmingC the weather is too extreme in those provincesD the growing season is short and the soil is poor该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D44.The Inuit and Indians in northern Canada ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA have stopped huntingB have moved from tents to houses in townsC have experienced much change in their life stylesD have totally got used to the non-native Canadian way of life 该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:C45.As a result of World War II, Canada ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA established the Canadian NavyB experienced a rapid growth in its territoryC increased the control over its foreign relationsD found its place among the nations of the world该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D46.Established in 1788, ______ is the oldest state of Australia.SSS_SINGLE_SELA VictoriaB QueenslandC South AustraliaD New South Wales该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:D47.Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is world famous for its______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA agricultureB arts festivalC shipbuildingD valuable minerals该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B48.Taupo is ______ in New Zealand.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the biggest lakeB the longest riverC the largest plainD the highest mountain该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A49.Most animals in New Zealand are ______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA native to the landB brought from EnglandC introduced from North America onlyD ill adapted to New Zealand conditions该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:B50.According to the Treaty of Waitangi, ______ is entitled to make laws in New Zealand.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the Maori peopleB the British settlersC the Queen of EnglandD the New Zealand government该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:CII. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30 points, 3 points for each)51.Was the religious reform of Elizabeth I radical?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:52.Who is the head of state of the U.K.?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:53.What is the House of Lords made up of?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:54.What is the major reason for many early settlers to come to the English colonies in North America?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:55.What are the three kinds of the American high schools?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:56.What are the three branches of government in the United States?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:57.Besides being the capital city of Canada, what is special about the city of Ottawa in terms of language?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:58.How does the hot and dry weather in Australia affect the vegetation?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:59.How do the New Zealanders usually refer themselves to?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:60.In which way is Ireland unique among the European countries in terms of its national population?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 3答案:III. Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (20 points, 5 points for each)61.Cabinet (U.K.)SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 5答案:62.Quality Papers (U.K.)SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 5答案:63.Muckrakers (U.S.)SSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 5答案:64.Marshall PlanSSS_TEXT_QUSTI该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 5答案:1。
最新4月全国自考英语国家概况试题及答案解析
全国2018年4月自学考试英语国家概况试题课程代码:00522请将答案填在答题纸相应位置上I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question,four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(50 points,1 point for each)1.___________of 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history, in which William,the Conqueror confiscated almost all the land and gave it to his followers.A. The Roman ConquestB. The Anglo-Saxon ConquestC. The Norman ConquestD. The Celt Conquest2.As a result of the Black Death,___________.A. all land was left untendedB. no labor was required any longerC. 1and owners tended to change from arable to sheep-farmingD. surviving peasants were not able to bargain about their wages3.Which of the following statements about Elizabeth I(1 55 8-1 603)is true?A. Elizabeth was 35 when she came to the throne.B. Elizabeth remained single.C. Elizabeth was not able to work with Parliament.D. Her reign was a time of diminishing English nationalism.4. ___________ was not in the“Allies”in the First World War.A. BritainB. FranceC. RussiaD. Turkey5.The English Civil War is also called ___________ .A. the Revolutionary WarB. the Puritan RevolutionC. the ReformationD. the Renaissance6.The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The head of State is a king or a queen .In1practice,___________.A. Parliament rules the countryB. the Sovereign reigns but does not ruleC. the Sovereign rules but does not reignD. the Prime Minister rules and reigns7.In January,1973,Britain finally became a full member of the___________,which was established by the Treaty of Rome in 1957.A. Organization of Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentB. Organization of European DevelopmentC. European Economic CommunityD. European Union8.The___________refers to the mechanization of industry and the consequent changes in social economic organization in Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.A. UrbanizationB. Economic BoomC. Glorious RevolutionD. Industrial Revolution9.The major Christian festivals in Britain are___________ .A. Christmas, Easter and Mother’s DayB. Christmas, Easter and Whit SundayC. Christmas,Guy Fawkes Day and St. Patrick’s DayD. Christmas,Whit Sunday and St. George’s Day10.The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain. At present there are ___________ countries within the Commonwealth (1991).A. 30B. 40C. 50D. 6011.Among the three tribes of the Celts coming to Britain, the most industrious and vigorous of the Celtic tribes was the ___________ .A. GaelsB. BrythonsC. BelgaeD. Vikings12.Political change in England came mainly through___________.2A. gradual reformB. revolutionC. people’s uprisingsD. working class movement13.The two parties that have held power in Britain since 1945 are ___________ .A. the Democratic Party and the Republican PartyB. the Conservative Party and the Labor PartyC. the Labor Party and the Social Democratic PartyD. the Labor Party and the Democratic Party14.___________’s reign was a time of confident English nationalism and of great achievements in literature and other arts. in exploration and in battle.A. MaryB. Henry VIIIC. E1izabeth ID. Charles II15.After the Restoration,Parliament passed a series of severe laws called ____________against the Puritans,now known as Nonconformists.A. Agreement of the PeopleB. the Petition of the RightC. the Clarendon CodeD. the Act of Supremacy16.Which statement about the“Wars of Roses”is NOT true?A. The king’s power now became supreme.B. Ordinary people were seriously affected.C. The wars were waged intermittently for 30 years.D. From these wars feudalism received its death blow.1 7.The finest exponents of Elizabethan drama in the English Renaissance were ___________ .A. Ben Johnson,Christopher Marlowe and Charles DickensB. Edmund Spenser, Charles Dickens and William ShakespeareC. William Shakespeare, Ben Johnson and Charles DickensD. William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Johnson18.The Chartist movement was the first nationwide ___________ movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class19.______________led the U.K. to final victory in the Second World War.A. Winston ChurchillB. Neville Chamberlain3C. Tony BlairD. William Gladstone20.Which statement about the religion in Britain is true?A. Every person in Britain may change his religion,but with difficulty.B. Every person may not manifest his faith in teaching,worship and observance.C. Every person has the right to religious freedom without interference from the community or the State.D. Churches and religious societies of any kind cannot own property and propagate their beliefs in speeches and writing.21.In the late 15th century, Christopher Columbus,a(n)___________navigator, led his men to sail across the vast ocean and reached some small islands in the now West Indies.A. FrenchB. SpanishC. ItalianD. English22.American troops defeated the British at___________ in Northern New York. This was a great turning point of the American War of Independence,leading directly to an alliance between the U.S. and France.A. SaratogaB. TrentonC. LexingtonD. Yorktown23.In 1787,delegates from the states held a meeting in Philadelphia to make the Articles of Confederation adequate. The meeting came to be called the ___________ .A. First Continental CongressB. Second Continental CongressC. Constitutional ConventionD. Independent Convention24.Which of the following is NOT among President Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions?A. The implementation of the Sherman Anti-trust Act.B. The initiation of large-scale irrigation projects.C. The adoption of the Hepburn Act of 1906.D. The passage of the Federal Reserve Act.25.___________Was the beginning of a long economic depression in the U.S. in 1929.A. Business bankruptcyB. Serious unemploymentC. The stock market crashD. Foreclosures26.During the Second World War, American wartime objectives were the total destruction4of___________ powers and the establishment of a world order.A. AxisB. AsianC. AlliedD. European27.In 1932,in the depth of the depression,the American people chose ___________ as their next president who promised to get the U.S. out of the depression.A. Theodore RooseveltB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Woodrow WilsonD. Herbert C. Hoovercation was made a function of the state under the ___________Amendment to the US Constitution.A. TenthB. EleventhC. TwelfthD. Thirteenth29.McCarthyism was a full-scale ___________hysteria in the United States in the 1950s.A. pro-NaziB. anti-FascistC. pro-CommunistD. anti-Communist30.On June 5,1947,___________suggested that the US should offer economic aid to Western Europe so as to protect the region from Soviet expansion.A. George KennanB. George MarshallC. Dwight EisenhowerD. James F. Byrnes31.A decision to set up a world organization,the United Nations,was made at___________.A. Yalta ConferenceB. Potsdam ConferenceC. Teheran ConferenceD. Paris Conference32.The safeguards against abuse of powers in the United States come in the form of___________.A. separation of powersB. executive ordersC. presidential electionsD. judicial reviews33.___________Was meant to guarantee the blacks and others the right to vote.A. Emancipation Proclamation in 1863B. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1865C. The Civil Rights Act of 1964D. The V oting Rights Act of 196534.Woman obtained voting right from the___________ Amendment to the Constitution.5A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th35.Of the four kinds of high schools,___________ones only aim to prepare students for college.A. comprehensiveB. academicC. vocationalD. technical36.There have been__________ periods in the development of American political parties inthe United States.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. five37.The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of___________.A. material failureB. spiritual frustrationC. political setbacksD. welfare reform38.___________is the largest single source of goods imported by the U.S.,accounting for nearly 30%of the total.A. CanadaB. MexicoC. JapanD. European Union39.Mark Twain’s masterwork was ___________ .A. The Scarlet LetterB. Leaves of GrassC. The Sketch BookD. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn40.In the early part of the 19th century,___________was the center of American writing.A. BostonB. PhiladelphiaC. ChicagoD. New York City41.Tourist trade is important in economy in ___________with rich green mountains and valleys.A. British ColumbiaB. Atlantic provincesC. the Canadian-ShieldD. St. Lawrence-Great Lakes provinces42.Which of the following about Canada in World War I is NOT true?A. It founded its navy to enter World War I.B. It took a seat as a member of the League of Nations.C. It won the right to sign the Peace Treaty of 1919 in its own name.6D. It has found its place among the nations of the world since World War I.43.Generally speaking,Canada can be divided into___________ geographical regions.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six44.Which of the following statements about Australia is true?A. It is the world’s fifth largest country and is surrounded by sea.B. It is the smallest and the only continent that contains only one country.C. It is a continent that contains only Australia and New Zealand.D. It is the world’s smallest continent and the world’s fourth largest country.45.The first Australian colony, established by Britain in 1788 and called the premier state,is ___________ .A. VictoriaB. TasmaniaC. QueenslandD. New South Wales46.The Australian political division borders are drawn___________.A. along straight lines of latitude and longitudeB. along rivers and forestsC. along mountain rangesD. along natural features47.The only native mammals in New Zealand are___________.A. rabbitsB. batsC. opossumsD. goats48.A chain of mountains runs almost the whole length of South Island in New Zealand. The highest peak is___________.A. Mt RuapehuB. Mt CookC. Mt NgaurohoeD. Mt Tongariro49.One of the four unusual demographic features of Ireland is___________.A. an early marriage ageB. an excess of males in the populationC. a low proportion of bachelors and spinsters of all ages7D. a high birthrate compounded by a century of emigration50.Migration in Ireland declined sharply___________.A. during WWIB. in recent yearsC. in the early decades of the 20th centuryD. after the establishment of the Irish Free StateII.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions.Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(30 points,3 points for each)51.What is the Magna Carta also known as?52.Who has the power to declare war and make peace in the U.K.?53.What are the three political divisions on the island of Great Britain?54.When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?55.What foreign policy did the American government pursue in the early 1930s?56.What are Conglomerates in the USA?57.Where is the name“Canada”believed to have come from?58.Why does Great Britain have the greatest influence upon Australia?59.What is Maoritanga?60.What was the consequence of the the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?III.Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words.(20 points,5 points for each)61.the House of Commons62.English feudal system63.the U.S. two-party system64.the New Deal8。
00522自考英语国家概况-试卷(答案全面)
自考课程综合测验英语国家概况 试卷 (课程代码 00522 )一、单项选择题(每小题2分,共40分) 1. is the largest island in Europe.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Great Britain 2. The UK is bordered on the south by . A. the North Sea B. the English Channel C. the Irish Sea D. the Atlantic Ocean 3. The capital of the UK is .A. EdinburghB. LondonC. LiverpoolD. Birmingham 4. The longest rivers in Britain are the Thames and .A. the MerseyB. the River HumberC. the SevernD. the Tyne River 5. The first known settlers of Britain were the .A. CeltsB. Anglo-SaxonsC. RomansD. Iberians 6. It is that brought the new religion, Christianity, to Britain.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Viking and Danish Invasions 7. Among the following groups of people, the came to Britain first. A. Jutes B. Angles C. Saxons D. Normans8. The Conquest in 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history. A. Roman B. Viking C. Anglo-Saxon D. Norman9. Under , the feudal system in England was completely established. A. Edward I B. Henry II C. King Alfred D. William the Conqueror 10. The Magna Carta was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between .A. the Crown and the BaronsB. the king and the parliamentC. the aristocrats and the middle classD. the monarch and the working people 11. The name of the Hundr ed Years’ War is given to the intermittent war between .A. France and EnglandB. Spain and EnglandC. Germany and EnglandD. America and England12. in the 14th century was the modern name given to the plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.A. Brid FluB. Black DeathC. Yellow FeverD. Scarlet Fever 13. was above all responsible for the religious reform in England.A. Alfred the GreatB. Edward IC. Henry VIIID. William the Conqueror 14. declared that he, and not the Pope, was the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1535. A. James I B. Charles I C. James II D. Henry VIII 15. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I ’s . A. sister B. daughter C. cousin D. half-sister 16. The English Renaissance was largely .A. literaryB. politicalC. religiousD. philosophical 17. The Chartist movement was the first nationwide movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class18. The Seven Years’ War was fought between Britain and for the colonization in North America. A. Spain B. Russia C. Holland D. France19. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the system ended when the Enclosure Acts were introduced. A. tenant B. feudal C. open-field D. enclosed field 20. modified and improved the design of the steam engine in 1765.A. James WattB. Abraham DarbyC. Richard ArkwrightD. Henry Court二、论述题(15分)Describe the geographical position of the UK.三、论述题(15分)What do you know about King Alfred? What makes him worthy of the title of “Alfred the Great?年级 班级 准考证号 姓名四、论述题(15分)What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter?五、论述题(15分)What do you know about land enclosures in Britain?答案:。
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一、选择题(答案在下面)I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2.is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million.A. 160B. 600C. 60D. 164.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of words to English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18.was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following brancheswith the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six27.has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem34.Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/339.The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growth since the end of WordWar II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the introductionof comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining funds fromall the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions44.Of the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three” with theexception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500 millionviewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas Hardy55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms of Neo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representative work.56.is NOT included in the modernist group.A. Oscar WildB. Virginia WoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T. S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the Native58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.A. She was a central figure of the “Bloomsbury Group”.B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.C. She was an influential feminist.D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC. William GoldingD. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is written by .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 3562.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic toits and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located .A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest66.is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the United States is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States, particularlyfrom .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecution in England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians74.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC. PhiladelphiaD. Boston76.In May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a nationalgovernment.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the terms ofPresidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and years respectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by .A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and representatives91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields except .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually, to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution” except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society” by introducing various programs like the followingexcept .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private102.Of the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical education103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of .A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S. institutions.A. choosing the presidentB. establishing policies for administrators and facultyC. approving budget and other financial projectD. decide which student to enroll106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD. Yale University108.is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109.Of the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS)110.The National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving112.is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James Baldwin选择题参考答案:第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T)2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(F)3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(F)4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom.(F)5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(T)6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(T)7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(F)8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.(T)9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T)3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T)4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T)5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F)6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F)10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government.(F)2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.(T)6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(T)10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(F)Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.(T)3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(F)4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.(F)5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.(T)6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.(T)7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.(F)8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(T)9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.(T)Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.(F)3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.(F)4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.(T)5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.(T)7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening.(T)8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper(F)9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(F)2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.(T)3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(T)4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.(T)5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.(F)6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.(F)7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".(F)8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(F)9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.(T)10.detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.(T)Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.(F)2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.(F)3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.(F)4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.(T)5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war.(F)6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.(F)7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.(F)8.In Ireland, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power of making laws.(F)9.English is the only official language in Ireland, because the majority of people speak it as their tongue.(F)10.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith.(T)Chapter 8。
4月全国自考英语国家概况试题及答案解析
全国2018年4月高等教育自学考试英语国家概况试题课程代码:00522全部题目用英文作答,并将答案写在答题纸的相应位置上,否则不计分。
Ⅰ. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(40 points, 1 point for each)1.Traditional British farming involved(), which dated back to the 5th century.A. the open field systemB. the system of crop rotationC. the use of artificial fertilizerD. the use of new agricultural machinery2.In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who were the parliamentary soldiers led by(), and the Cavaliers who were King Charles’s supporters.A. John LilburneB. Oliver CromwellC. Prince RupertD. William Joyce3.()radically changed the face of London for the first time since the Great Fire nearly three centuries earlier.A. The Black DeathB. The Civil WarC. The First World WarD. The Blitz4.The objective of the Chartist Movement was democratic rights for all men, and it took its name form“()”.A. The Bill of RightsB. The Agreement of the PeopleC. the People’s CharterD. the Great Charter5.Today, the Domesday Book is kept in the Public Records Office in().A. CambridgeB. OxfordC. LondonD. York6.In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over()in 1918.A. 20B.25C. 30D. 357.By()Britain had built up a big empire, “on which the sun never set”.A. 1900B. 1910C. 1920D. 193018.In Britain, the Tories were the forerunners of(), which still bears the nickname today.A. the Labor PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Liberal PartyD. the Social Democratic Party9.The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ——Prince Charles, Prince of(), is the heir to the throne.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland10.In Britain, a full meeting of()is called only when a Sovereign dies or announces his or her intention to marry.A. the Privy CouncilB. the House of LordsC. the House of CommonsD. the Parliament11.In Britain, the highest judicial appointments are made by the Queen on the advice of().A. the Lord ChancellorB. the Prime MinisterC. the SpeakerD. the Attorney General12.In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in ().A. the Privy CouncilB. the House of LordsC. the Supreme CourtD. the House of Commons13.The British government departments are staffed by members of(), whose duty is to assist in carrying out laws passed by Parliament.A. the Civil ServiceB. the Privy CouncilC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons14.In the 1970s, oil was discovered in(), but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.A. the English ChannelB. the Irish SeaC. the St. George SeaD. the North Sea15.Local authorities in Great Britain raise revenue through().A. the income taxB. the council taxC. the capital receiptsD. personal contribution16.The modern games of tennis originated in()in the late 19th century.A. ScotlandB. IrelandC. EnglandD. Wales17.America was named after().A. Italian navigator ColumbusB. navigator Amerigo VespucciC. some Indian chieftainD. George Washington, founding father of the United States18.Between 1860 and 1990, the United States witnessed()large-scale population movements.A. 2B. 32C. 4D. 519.At the beginning of the Berlin Blockade, President Truman turned down the option of ().A. sending supplies through the highways, protected by tanks and troopsB. sending supplies through the waterwaysC. starting large-scale airliftingD. staring limited airlifting to test the Soviets20.In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of().A. coalB. electricityC. oilD. wheat21.During the War of Independence, America allied with().A. SpainB. FranceC. HollandD. Germany22.The Constitutional Convention in America was attended by().A. all of the 13 statesB. all of the states except MarylandC. all of the states except Rhode IslandD. all of the states, but later Rhode Island withdrew from the convention23.President Theodore Roosevelt made use of the Hepburn Act to().A. regulate federal-funded electricity projectB. maintain forest reservesC. regulate railway priceD. ban corporation merger24.In the United States, Henry Ford became famous().A. because of his wealthB. because he set up the Standard Oil CorporationC. because he was the first to invent carsD. because of his Model T automobile25.The attitude of many Americans toward different political views after WWⅡcan be described as().A. following the main trend of viewB. intolerantC. indifferentD. tolerant26.In the U.S., the Red Scare refers to().A. a senseless hysteria about the danger of communismB. a fear of Soviet subversionC. a senseless hate of anything foreignD. an intolerance of any idea different from the mainstream idea27.Urbanization was realized in the U.S.().A. in 1900B. in 19103C. after WW ID. after WWⅡ28.In the United States, the“winner-take-all”system applies to().A. all the statesB. a majority of the statesC. all states except MaineD. only Maine29.In “Old Man and Sea”, Hemingway praises the old man’s attitude towards().A. defeat and failureB. the seaC. his workD. nature30.In order to remember George Washington().A. a memorial hall was built in his birthplaceB. a memorial hall was built in Washington D.C.C. a tall white Washington Monument was built in the capitalD. an expensive car was named after him31.The final breakaway of American foreign policy from isolationism was().A. the bombing of Pearl HarborB. the fall of FranceC. German attack of the Soviet UnionD. the battle of Britain32.In the U.S., the fastest growing minority group is().A. the African-AmericanB. the Hispanic-AmericanC. the Native IndiansD. the Asian-American33.The name “Canada”is believed to be derived from an Indian word“Kanata”, meaning ().A. a settlementB. a countryC. a meeting placeD. a colony34.Quebec differs from the provinces of Canada because().A. it has the largest populationB. it was the first European settlementC. it has a strong French cultureD. it is more highly developed than other parts of Canada35.Australia’s most common native plants are().A. palms and rosesB. willows and sunflowersC. pines and orchidsD. eucalypts and wattles36.The first white settlement in Australia was set up on January 26,().A. 1778B. 1788C. 1878D. 188837.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of().A. its shapeB. its connection with BritainC. its abundant natural resourcesD. its green countryside38.The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and().4A. peat bogsB. rapid streamsC. small islandsD. high cliffs39.New Zealand consists of two main islands:().A. North Island and South islandB. Steward Island and Long IslandC. West Island and East IslandD. Victorian island and Tasman Island40.New Zealand’s climate is generally()and seasonal differences are not so great.A. dry and coldB. mild and moistC. hot and wetD. windy and coldPART TWO (60 POINTS)Ⅱ.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30 points, 3 points for each)41.How long was Britain under the Roman occupation?42.What is the main function of the House of Lords in Britain?43.What was the peculiar feature of the feudal system of England?44.Which sport is regarded as typically English?45.What are the principal functions of American higher education?46.What is meant by Operation Overlord?47.Why Americans are always on the move?48.How will you characterize American foreign policy in the early 1930s?49.What are the main characteristics of Canadian climate?50.Geographically, Australia can be divided into three major regions. What are they?Ⅲ.Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words.(20 points, 5 points for each)51.Stonehenge52.The Metropolitan Police Force53.Foreclosure54.ChicanoⅣ.Write between 100-120 words on EITHER of the following topics in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(10 points)55.What is Thatcherism and what are the major components of Thatcherism?56.In what sense was the War of 1812 important to the development of the United States?5。
英语国家概况课后习题答案解析(完整版)
一、选择题(答案在下面)I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2. is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of overmillion.A. 160B. 600C. 60D. 164.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. NorthernIreland5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element ofwords to English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard formof .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD.pronunciation10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effortto .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power overthe church17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18. was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of thecentury.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by thebeginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between threeof the following branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House ofCommons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD.supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six27. has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD.multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatismand .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved publictransportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish awelfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem34.Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s socialwelfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspectsexcept .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in thecountry.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/339.The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growthsince the end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools wereended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary educationthrough the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receivetheir remaining funds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions44.Of the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’suniversities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the“Big Three” with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popularamong 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48. is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52. is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54. is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19thcentury.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas Hardy55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms ofNeo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representative work.56. is NOT included in the modernist group.A. Oscar WildB. Virginia WoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T. S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the Native58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.A. She was a central figure of the “Bloomsbury Group”.B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.C. She was an influential feminist.D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC. William GoldingD. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is written by .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 3562.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico tothe south, the Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT arelocated .A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest66. is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and LakeOntario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the United States is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the UnitedStates, particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded atin .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecutionin England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD.Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians74.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC. PhiladelphiaD. Boston76.In May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functionsof a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two worldwars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continuedthroughout the terms of Presidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and yearsrespectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by .A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and representatives91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fieldsexcept .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually,to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urgeof .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society” by introducing variousprograms like the following except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99. is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private102.Of the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical education 103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of . A. Yale University B. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S. institutions.A. choosing the presidentB. establishing policies for administrators and facultyC. approving budget and other financial projectD. decide which student to enroll106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD. Yale University108. is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109.Of the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS)110.The National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th 111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving 112. is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil 120. is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James Baldwin选择题参考答案:第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T)2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(F)3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(F)4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part ofthe United Kingdom.(F)5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(T)6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(T)7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(F)8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.(T)9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T)3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T)4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T)5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F)6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F)10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government.(F)2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.(T)6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(T)10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(F)Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.(T)3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(F)4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.(F)5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.(T)6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.(T)7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.(F)8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(T)9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.(T)Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.(F)3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.(F)4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.(T)5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.(T)7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening.(T)8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper(F)9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(F)2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.(T)3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(T)4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.(T)5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.(F)6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.(F)7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".(F)8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(F)9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.(T)10.V.S.Naipaul detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.(T)Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.(F)2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.(F)3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.(F)4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.(T)5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war.(F)6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.(F)7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.(F)8.In Ireland, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power of making laws.(F)9.English is the only official language in Ireland, because the majority of people speak it as their tongue.(F)10.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith.(T)Chapter 81.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country's continental territory.(F)2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate,with some mild subtropical and tropical zones.(T)3.Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south,runs a well--known 50-centimeter rainfall line.(T)4.New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States , and it is composed of five boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens.(T)5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here.(F)6.Half of the U.S. Population lives in the western metropolitan centers.(F)7.The Blacks brought from Africa to America usually worked on plantations or farms in the North.(F)8.During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to。
自考 00522 英语国家概况 课文 翻译
第一章国土与人民Ⅰ.英国的不同名称及其区域人们说到英国时常常使用不同的名称:不列颠、大不列颠、英格兰、不列颠群岛、联合王国等。
这些名称一样吗?还是有所区别?严格地讲,不列颠诸岛、大不列颠和英格兰都是地理名称。
它们并不是这个国家的正式名称。
不列颠诸岛是由两个大岛和几百个小岛组成的。
两个大岛是不列颠岛和爱尔兰岛,其中不列颠岛较大,它与爱尔兰岛的北部一北爱尔兰构成联合王国。
因此,联合王国的正式国名是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。
但一口气说出这么长的国名太费事,因此,人们就说不列颠,联合王国或简单地说UK。
这是不列颠岛上的一个国家,首都是伦敦。
另外还有一个国家,叫爱尔兰共和国或称爱尔兰,也位于不列颠岛上。
它占据了爱尔兰岛的其余部分,在岛的南部。
1949年始爱尔兰独立,首都是都柏林。
大不列颠岛上有三个政治区:英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士。
英格兰面积最大、人口最多,一般说来也最富裕。
因此人们常用英格兰指代英国,用英格兰人指代英国人。
这有时令苏格兰人和威尔士人不快,他们不认为自己是"英格兰人",他们有自己的文化,甚至有自己的语言。
英国一直是世界上最重要的国家之一。
约一百年前,由于推行帝国主义扩张政策,英国成为一个帝国,这个帝国占有世界上四分之一的人口,四分之一的面积。
它不仅在北美,而且在亚洲、非洲和澳洲都有殖民地。
但是两次世界大战大大削弱了英国,英国殖民地接二连三独立,大英帝国逐渐消失,1931年由英联邦所取代。
英联邦是一个自由联合体,由曾经是英国殖民地变为现已独立的国家构成。
成员国之间实行经济合作,有一定的贸易协议。
英联邦没有特别的权力,是否参加英联邦由各成员国自己决定。
目前( 1991年) ,英联邦有50个成员国。
Ⅱ.英国的地理特征英国是个岛国,四周是海。
它位于欧洲北海岸附近的北大西洋中。
南面的英吉利海峡和东面的北海把英国与欧洲的其他部分隔开。
英法之间的英吉利海峡很狭窄,最狭窄的地方叫多佛尔海峡,只有33公里宽。
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做试题,没答案?上自考365,网校名师为你详细解答!全国2009年4月英语国家概况试题答案课程代码:00522I. Read the following unfinishedstatements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement orquestion, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choosethe one that you think best completes the statement or answers thequestion. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in thecorresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, 1 point for each)1. Strictly speaking, “the British Isles” refers to_______.A. Great BritainB. IrelandC. the United KingdomD. Great Britain and Ireland正确答案:C,D为错误答案,A为geographical name ,因为the Brithish Isles 包含了Great Britain andIreland,as well as hundreds of small ones.所以正确答案是C the United Kingdom(联合王国).2. Which of the following kings was responsible for the complete establishment of the feudal system in England?A. Edward IB. Henry IIC. Alfred the GreatD. William the Conqueror正确答案:D 此题答案在书中P27.3. The spirit of the Great Charter was ______.A. a limitation of the powers of the kingB. a guarantee of the freedom of the serfsC. a limitation of the powers of the ChurchD. a declaration of equality among all people正确答案:A,本题答案在书中P33.4. Which of the following is NOT true about the result of the Black Death?A. Much land was left untended.B. There was a terrible shortage of labour.C. The surviving peasants had lost their power of bargaining.D. Landowners tended to change from arable to sheep-farming.正确答案:C,本题答案在书中P37.5. The War of Roses that took place from 1455 to 1485 was fought between ______.A. Britain and FranceB. the Parliament and the CrownC. the working people and the aristocratsD. two branches of the Plantagenet family正确答案:D,本题答案在中中P40.6. The English Renaissance was largely literary, and it achieved its finest expression in the so-called ______.A. Romantic poetryB. Romantic fictionC. Elizabethan poetryD. Elizabethan drama正确答案:D,本题答案在书中P49.7. British constitutional monarchy is a system under which the powersof the ______ are limited by Parliament or the constitution.A. churchB. king or queenC. government ministersD. Bishop’s court正确答案:B,本题答案在书中P60.8. The Tories in Britain were the forerunners of ______, which still bears this nickname today.A. the Labor PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Conservative PartyD. the Social Democratic Party正确答案:C,本题答案在书中P62.9. Which of the following was NOT included in the six-point demand of the Chartist Movement?A. Equal electoral districtsB. V oting by secret ballotC. The vote for all adult malesD. The vote for all adult females正确答案:D,这里考关于People's Charter,正确答案应该是the vote for all adult males.10. During the First World War, Britain was allied with ______.A. TurkeyB. the Central PowersC. France and RussiaD. Germany and Austria-Hungary正确答案:C,BD是一个意思the Central Powers=Germany and Austria-Hungary,A是错误答案.记不起来的话用排除法就可以做对.11. Who was the man that led Britain in the crisis of the Second World War?A. George VIB. Theodore RooseveltC. Neville ChamberlainD. Sir Winston Churchill正确答案:D,答案在书中P83.12. The new policies adopted by Mrs. Thatcher and Conservative Government after the 1979 election was known as ______.A. ThatcherismB. the New DealC. New FrontierD. Keynesianism正确答案:A,这题比较容易的,只要知道关于撒切尔主义就能做出来.13. Over the past one thousand years, the British ______ has been broken only once between 1649 and 1660.A. CabinetB. ParliamentC. MonarchyD. Privy Council正确答案:C,本题考关于君主政体,原文在书中P106.14. Who has the power to appoint the Prime Minister in Britain?A. The QueenB. The ParliamentC. The House of LordsD. The Church of England正确答案:A,正确答案在书中第7章,关于统治者的职能.15. In Britain, a full meeting of ______ is called only when a Sovereign dies or announces his or her intention to marry.A. the Privy CouncilB. the ParliamentC. the House of CommonsD. the House of Lords正确答案:A,原文见教材P117.16. Which of the following is NOT involved in the British judicial responsibilities?A. Attorney GeneralB. Ministry of JusticeC. The Lord ChancellorD. The Home Secretary正确答案:B,本题没有准确的原文要靠自己用排除法判断,参考答案在教材P129,about thejudiciary in the U.k,"There is no ministry of justice in the UnitedKingdom.Central responsibility lies with the Lord Chancellor,the HomeSecretary and the Attorney General".17. Bank holidays in Britain refer to ______.A. official public holidaysB. holidays for the banks onlyC. public holidays except for the banksD. holidays for the financial institutions only正确答案:A,答案原文在教材P153.18. Which statement about the British universities is NOT true?A. They enjoy academic freedom.B. They cannot appoint their own staff.C. They are governed by royal charters.D. They provide their own courses and award their own degrees.正确答案:B,原文见教材P158.19. ______, the most popular sport in England as well as in Europe, hasits traditional home in England where it was developed in the 19thcentury.A. BasketballB. TennisC. FootballD. Baseball正确答案:C,原文见教材P166.20. London’s Met ropolitan Police Force is directly under the control of _______.A. the Prime MinisterB. the Lord ChancellorC. the Home SecretaryD. the Attorney General正确答案:C,原文见教材P130.21. Which statement about the Puritans is NOT true?A. The Puritans did not allow religious dissent.B. The Puritans were poor artisans and unskilled peasants.C. They were dissatisfied with the political corruption in England.D. They went to the United States to establish what they considered the true church.正确答案:B,原文见教材P273.22. The largest racial and ethnic minority in the U.S. is the ______, which accounts over 12.1% of the population.A. blacksB. AsiansC. IndiansD. Hispanics正确答案:A,见教材P228.23. The three well-known authors who penned the Federalist Papers are ______.A. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and John JayB. George Washington, James Madison and John JayC. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John JayD. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Adams正确答案:C,见教材P242.24. When Abraham Lincoln was elected president, the southern states broke away and formed a new nation called ______.A. the Southern States of AmericaB. the Federalist States of AmericaC. the Confederate States of AmericaD. the Anti-confederate States of America正确答案:C,见教材P248.25. With the development of industry and extension of railroad networkin the early 20th century in the U.S.A., there appeared ______.A. a rapid growth of citiesB. an influx of foreign goodsC. an increase of urban ghettosD. a great increase in the number of farms正确答案:A,见教材P252.26. In the early 19th century, ______ actively used the ShermanAntitrust Act to stop monopolistic business mergers in the UnitedStates.A. J.P. MorganB. Woodrow WilsonC. Henry RockefellerD. Theodore Roosevelt正确答案:D,原文见教材P254.27. The Red Scare in 1919 and 1920 was a typical example of American ______.A. religious intoleranceB. intolerant nationalismC. Progressive MovementD. deregulation of big trusts正确答案:B,原文见P257.28. In the early 1930s, the American foreign policy was isolationist,but the ______ suddenly changed the whole situation, which propelledthe U.S. into the Second World War.A. Pearl Harbor attackB. bombing of Guam islandC. seizing of American merchant shipsD. sinking of American passenger ships正确答案:A,原文见教材P261.29. In 1962, President ______ finally decided on the use of naval forceto prevent military material and arms from entering Cuba and demandedSoviet removal of the missiles there.A. NixonB. TrumanC. JohnsonD. Kennedy正确答案:D,原文见教材P273.30. In 1853, in the ______, another 30,000 square miles of Mexican land were added to the territory of the U.S.A.A. Atlantic PurchaseB. Mexican PurchaseC. Gadsden PurchaseD. Louisiana Purchase正确答案:C,原文见教材P246.31. The four problems that face the economy of the United States are______.A. unemployment, inflation, financial crisis and trade deficitB. unemployment, inflation, financial deficit and trade deficitC. mortgage losses, inflation, financial deficit and trade deficitD. unemployment, market failures, financial deficit and trade deficit正确答案:B,原文见教材P297.32. Which statement about the U.S. Constitution is NOT true?A. It is the supreme law of the land.B. It is the oldest written constitution in the world.C. It was adopted in 1781 at the Second Continental Congress.D. It provides the basis for political stability, economic growth and social progress.正确答案:C,正确答案应该是It was adopted in 1787 at the Second ....33. The American President usually takes an oath of office, administered by the ______ of the United States in January.A. Chief JusticeB. House SpeakerC. Secretary of StateD. Senate Majority Leader正确答案:A,原文见教材P303.34. The U.S. Constitution provides that the ______ shall be President of the Senate.A. Vice PresidentB. Secretary of StateC. Senate Majority LeaderD. Senate Minority Leader正确答案:A,原文见教材the executive branch部分.35. Which one of the following is NOT government-run at the U.S. federal level?A. Motor vehicleB. The road systemC. National defenseD. The postal service正确答案:A,因为BCD是国营的所以正确答案是A.36. It is generally agreed that U.S. higher education began with the______.A. Civil WarB. Independence WarC. founding of Harvard CollegeD. founding of Princeton University正确答案:C,原文见教材P320.37. Formal education in the United States consists of ______.A. kindergarten, junior and senior educationB. junior, elementary and secondary educationC. elementary, secondary and higher educationD. kindergarten, secondary and higher education正确答案:C,原文见教材P316.38. In his Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway ______.A. expresses the idea of facing defeat courageouslyB. shows the basic goodness and wisdom of ordinary peopleC. praises the ideas of equality and democracy and the joy of common peopleD. describes the sharp contrast of wealth and poverty in Chicago and New York正确答案:A,原文见P341.39. In the early part of the 19th century, ______ was the center of American writing.A. BostonB. DetroitC. New Y ork CityD. Philadelphia正确答案:C,原文见教材P332.40. The most important patriotic holiday in the U.S. is ______.A. Hallo weenB. V eterans’ DayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Independence Day正确答案:D,原文见教材P355.41. The capital city of Ireland is ______.A. CorkB. DublinC. GalwayD. Waterford正确答案:B,ABC三选项,在爱尔兰部分没提到过.42. Historically, Ireland has been free of ethnic conflicts because of its ______.A. racial unityB. racial homogeneityC. multi-culturalismD. high rate of emigration正确答案:B,原文见教材P186.43. Ireland has the following demographic features EXCEPT ______.A. a late marriage ageB. an excess of females in the populationC. a high proportion of bachelors and spinsters of all agesD. a low birthrate compounded by a century of emigration正确答案:B,females应该改为males.44. Which of the following is a typical bilingual city in Canada?A. OttawaB. CalgaryC. TorontoD. V ancouver正确答案:A,这道题目要自己根据自己了解课本情况分析,教材P367有关于屋太华部分是这样写的"Ottawa,the capital of Canada,is in the ...speaking".说法语和英语各占一般,因此是最典型的双语城市.45. Which of the following statements about immigration in Canada is NOT true?A. It is estimated that one-third of Canadians were born in other countries.B. Immigration has always been an important source of its population growth.C. Immigration has played an important role in the development of its economy.D. in the past Britain and Western Europe were the principal sources of Canadian immigration.正确答案:A,数字不是1/3,而是1/6.46. In terms of land area, Canada is the ______ largest country in the world.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth正确答案:A,这是常识,在世界版图上面积名第二在俄罗斯后面.47. The head of state of Australia is ______.A. the GovernorB. the PresidentC. the Prime MinisterD. the Queen of England正确答案:D,因为澳大利亚是英联邦的一部分,以女王的名义,由总督来管理,因为真正的同志者还是英国国君,如果熟悉教材第7章,自然就能推理出来.48. ______ is the only city on the western coast of Australia with a population of over one million.A. PerthB. SydneyC. BrisbaneD. Melbourne正确答案:A,原文见教材P424.49. A ______, where two parts of the earth’s crust meet, runs the length of New Zealand.A. fault lineB. built areaC. dormant volcanoD. geothermal area正确答案:A,原文见教材P511.50. The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 was an agreement between ______.A. the Maori whalers and the British CrownB. the Maori people and the British missionariesC. the Maori traders and the British missionariesD. the chiefs of the Maori people and the British Crown正确答案:D,原文见教材P515.II. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions.Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30points, 3 points for each)51. What are the main functions of the British Parliament?there are law-making,authorizing taxation and public expenditures,eamining the actions of the government.52. What were the two countries Elizabeth I successfully played off against each other for nearly 30 years? France and Spain53. What was the outcome of the English Civil War?King Charles was defeated,a Commonwealth was declared by Oliver Cromwell,and he became the Lord Protector.(本仅供参考)54. What are the three main Christian festivals in the U.K.?They are Christmas,Easter and Whit Sunday.55. What were the three cornerstones of American postwar economic boom?They are the automobile,housing and defense industries.56. What was the most important document produced between China and theUnited States when President Nixonvisited China in 1972?It was the Shanghai Communique.57. What is the most central function of the U.S. Congress?It is the pass of the law.58. What are the two major parties that dominate American politics at the federal, state and local levels?The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.59. What are the two official languages used in Ireland?Irish (or the Gaelic) and English.60. Who are the native people living in Australia?The Aboriginals.III. Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answerin the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20points, 5 points for each)61. Open UniversityThe Open University is a non-residential university.It is so namedbecause it is open to all to become students.The University was foundedin 1969 and began its first courses in 1970.The University offersdegree and other courses for adult students of all ages in Britain andthe other member countries of the European Union.It uses a combinationof specially produced printed texts,correspondence tuition,televisionand radio broadcas ts and audio/video cassettes.62. The Speaker (of the House of Commons in Britain)The Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion inthe House.In carrying out his or her duties the Speaker is required tobe impartial;he or she cannot debate or,as a general rule,vote on ameasure,and it it his or her duty to see that all points of views havea fair hearing.63. MuckrakersAt the turn of the 20th century,there emerged a group of reform-mindedjournalists,who made investigations and exposed various dark sides ofthe seemingly prosperous society.President Theodore Roosevelt calledthem Muckrakers.64. The stock market crash of 1929On October 24,1929,the New Y ork stock market crashed.It was calledBlack Thursday,because it was the beginning of a long economicdepression.the Great Depression had far-reaching consequences.It sweptthrough the globe quickly.The rate of unemployment increased rapidly.Agreat deal of companies and businesses closed and went into bankruptcy.American economy didn't recover untill the New Deal was put forward.。
005221704全国高等教育自学考试 英语国家概况试题
2017年4月高等教育自学考试《英语国家概况》试题课程代码:00522I. MULTIPLE CHOICERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the ANSWER SHEET.1. Which of the following rivers goes through the city of London?A. The Forth.B. The Severn.C. The Thames.D. The Mersey.2. About 500 BC began to arrive in Britain and kept coming until the arrival of the Romans.A. the JutesB. the AnglesC. the CeltsD. the Saxons3. Located in Wales, is an important city in the UK.A. BelfastB. CardiffC. LiverpoolD. Edinburgh4. In the reign of , Britain lost the French port of Calais.A. Elizabeth IB. Edward VIC. Henry VIIID. Mary Tudor5. The name Great Britain came into being when, in 1707, the Act of Union united England andA. WalesB. ScotlandC. SouthemlrelandD. Northemlreland6. The Parliament Act in 1911 strictly limited the powers of , making the Commons the supreme legislative body.A. the LordsB. the CabinetC. the CrownD. the Church of England7. What might be the immediate cause of the UK's entry into WWI?A. Germany's invasion of Belgium.B. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.C. Austria's declaration of war on Serbia.D. Germany's declaration of war on Russia.8. The discovery of oil in has made the UK self-sufficient in oil.A. the Irish SeaB. the Black SeaC. the North SeaD. the Mediterranean9. The Labour Party and have been the dominant party in the UK since the mid-1920s.A. the Republican PartyB. the Liberal DemocratsC. the Conservative PartyD. the Scottish National Party10. Which of the following was a consequence of the Norman Conquest on England?A. English became the official language in England.B. The feudal system was completely established in England.C. The England's commerce with the Continent was severely weakened.D. The English church courts were more closely related to the civil courts.11. How do most students in the UK pay for their college education?A. They do part-time jobs.B. They get state-funded grants.C. They pay for it after graduation.D. They get support from their parents.12. In I265, Simon de Montfort summoned the Great Council to meet at and the meeting was seen as that of the earliest parliament.A. BedfordB. CanterburyC. WestminsterD. Winchester13. Which of the following is a newspaper of Northern Ireland?A. The Herald.B. The Daily Record.C. The Western Mail.D. The Belfast Telegraph.14. forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the USA.A: The Colorado River B. The Rio Grande RiverC. The American RuhrD. The Gulf of California15. Which of the following was the chief center of the American War of Independence?A. The South.B. The Midwest.C. New England.D. The Middle Atlantic States.16. What language has official status in the state of New Mexico?A. French.B. Russian.C. Spanish.D. Portuguese.17. In September 1783, by Britain recognized the independence of theUnited States.A. the Treaty of ParisB. the Alien and Sedition ActsC. the Declaration of IndependenceD. the Emancipation Proclamation18. In women in the USA were given the right to vote.A. 1870B. 1890C. 1913D. 192019. In 1607, the English founded their first permanent settlement in on the American continent.A. VirginiaB. MarylandC. ConnecticutD. Massachusetts20. The nature of McCarthyism isA. anti-racismB. anti-CommunismC. advocating free marketD. advocating environmental protection21. John Maynard Keynes believed the government could enhance the development of economy byA. limiting birthrateB. weakening manufacturingC. averaging household incomeD. controlling spending and taxes22. is often considered the father of American drama.A. William IngeB. Arthur MillerC. Eugene O'NeillD. Tennessee Williams23. , as "the national sport," is the oldest of the major American team sports.A. BaseballB. FootballC. BasketballD. Ice hockey24. In Canada can introduce bills involving taxation.A. the Supreme CourtB. the House of CommonsC. the SenateD. the Governor-General25. Among the natural regions of Canada, farthest east isA. the Canadian ShieldB. the Arctic RegionC. the Appalachian RegionD. the Cordilleran Region26. There have been nine major occurrences of in Australia since 1788 due to its location and geographical features.A. floodB. droughtC. landslideD. earthquake27. As the federal capital of Australia, Canberra balances the power between two centers of Sydney and Melbourne.A. economicB. politicalC. educationD. population28. Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because ofA. its rich green countrysideB. its rich emerald stonesC. its surrounding blue seaD. its numerous islands29. , the capital of Ireland, is known for its theaters and writers.A. DublinB. CorkC. LimerickD. Waterford30. Ireland enjoys a climate of western maritime under the influence ofA. the Indian OceanB. the Pacific OceanC. the Arctic OceanD. the Atlantic OceanII. BLANK FILLINGChoose 10 answers from the box and write the correct letter on the ANSWER SHEET31. Known as "the father of the British navy," . founded a strong fleetwhich first beat the Danes at sea.32. During nearly 400 years of control of Britain, the Romans always treated the Britons as a people of slave class.33. marked the beginning of modem world history because it shook the foundation of the feudal rule in Europe.34. Americans celebrate to honor veterans of all wars in which the US has fought.35. The first immigrants in American history came from England and36. Once a colony of Great Britain, Canada became independent in through the British North America Act.37. In 1840, on behalf of the British government, William Hobson signed with Maori chiefs in New Zealand.38. In Australia, Britain's monarch is officially represented by and six state governors.39. The armed Irish uprising against the British rule in 1916 is known as40. Ulysses was written by the Irish novelist***************************************************A. 1867B. the NetherlandsC. the Easter RisingD. Thanksgiving DayE. subjectF. James JoyceG. Veterans DayH. the prime ministerI. The English Civil WarJ. AlfredK. the Treaty of WaitangiL. the Governor-General***************************************************III. TERM EXPLANATIONDefine the following terms in English. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET in around 40 words.41. Wars of the Roses42. ANZUS TreatyIV. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSGive a brief answer to each of the following questions. You are required to use completesentences. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.43. What was the effect of the Glorious Revolution on the British form of government?44. How important is trade in the UK's economy?45. What role did Martin Luther King play in the Civil Rights Movement?46. For what purpose did the British government put the Stamp Tax into effect in America?47. What are the main factors shaping the Canadian climate?48. Who are the aboriginal people of Canada?49. Why is Australia rich in unique species of animals and plants?50. Why was Australia called a prison colony when it was founded in the late 1700s?51. What is the base of support of the Labor Party in New Zealand?52. What caused the fall of the Irish population in the 19th century?V. ESSAY QUESTIONWrite 100-120 words on the following topic on the ANSWER SHEET.53. What are the distinct characteristics of the US government?。