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(单选题)1: New Zealand＇s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are ____________.A: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB: Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific Islands D: People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese正确答案: C(单选题)2: Which of the following is not true about Britain?A: It used to be an imperial country in the worldB: It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC: It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD: It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.正确答案: D(单选题)3: Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A: Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB: Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world's continents C: Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD: Because most of the continent is hot and dry正确答案: D(单选题)4: British colonial expansion began with ______.A: the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B: the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C: the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D: the colonization of Newfoundland in 1583正确答案: D(单选题)5: Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ . A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar正确答案: B(单选题)6: Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands 正确答案: D(单选题)7: In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who werethe parliamentary soldiers led by（）, and the Cavaliers who were King Charles’s supporters.A: John LilburneB: Oliver CromwellC: Prince RupertD: William Joyce正确答案: B(单选题)8: Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for_______.A: its most famous landmark, the "Giant's Causeway"B: its rich cultural lifeC: its low living standardsD: its endless political problems正确答案: D(单选题)9: _____ can not be found in London.A: TeahousesB: GalleriesC: MuseumsD: Theatres正确答案: A(单选题)10: 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 Sea正确答案: D(判断题)11: The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)12: The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)13: The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often asuccessful sporting hero.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)14: Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)15: Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)16: In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it “terra nullius”.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)17: The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)18: The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)19: It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)20: Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation＇s wealthA: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(单选题)1: New Zealand＇s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are ____________.A: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB: Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific Islands D: People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese正确答案: C(单选题)2: Which of the following is not true about Britain?A: It used to be an imperial country in the worldB: It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC: It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD: It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.正确答案: D(单选题)3: Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A: Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB: Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world's continents C: Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD: Because most of the continent is hot and dry正确答案: D(单选题)4: British colonial expansion began with ______.A: the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B: the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C: the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D: the colonization of Newfoundland in 1583正确答案: D(单选题)5: Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ . A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar正确答案: B(单选题)6: Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands 正确答案: D(单选题)7: 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 Joyce正确答案: B(单选题)8: Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for_______.A: its most famous landmark, the "Giant's Causeway"B: its rich cultural lifeC: its low living standardsD: its endless political problems正确答案: D(单选题)9: _____ can not be found in London.A: TeahousesB: GalleriesC: MuseumsD: Theatres正确答案: A(单选题)10: 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 Sea正确答案: D(判断题)11: The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)12: The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)13: The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often a successful sporting hero.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)14: Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)15: Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)16: In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it “terra nullius”.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)17: The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)18: The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)19: It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)20: Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation＇s wealthA: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A。

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1.New Zealands three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are _____[答案：C]A.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB.Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific IslandsD.People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese2.Which of the following is not true about Britain?[答案：D]A.It used to be an imperial country in the worldB.It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC.It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.3.Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?[答案：D]A.Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB.Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the worlds continentsC.Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD.Because most of the continent is hot and dry4.British colonial expansion began with _____.[答案：D]A.the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B.the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C.the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D.the colonization of Newfoundland in 15835.Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _____.A.Hamlet and Paradise LostB.Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC.Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD.Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar6.Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are: _____[答案：D]A.the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB.the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC.Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD.the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands7.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.[答案：B]A.John LilburneB.Oliver CromwellC.Prince RupertD.William Joyce8.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for _____.[答案：D]A.its most famous landmark, the Giants CausewayB.its rich cultural lifeC.its low living standardsD.its endless political problems9._____ can not be found in London.[答案：A]B.GalleriesC.MuseumsD.Theatres10.In the 1970s, oil was discovered in _____, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.[答案：D]A.the English ChannelB.the Irish SeaC.the St.George SeaD.the North Sea11.The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.()[答案：A]A.错误B.正确12.The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确13.The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often a successful sporting hero.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确14.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.()[答案：A]A.错误B.正确15.Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确16.In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it “terra nullius”.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确17.The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确18.The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确19.It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确20.Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation's wealth.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确。

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20春《英语国家概况（II）》作业4试卷总分:100 得分:100一、单选题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)1.In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, which resulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking _______ province.A.QuebecB.OntarioC.Nova ScotiaD.British Columbia该题正确选项为:A2.What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?A.The IndiansB.The First NationsC.The Eskimos该题正确选项为:B3.Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacksB.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American IndiansC.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendantsD.The American had the blood of the English and their descend该题正确选项为:C4.Jazz music, which refers to a new blend of folk music, work chants, spirituals, marches, and even European classical music, which originated in ________.A.an American city called New OrleansB.Rome, ItalyC.London, Britain该题正确选项为:A5.Which of the following games is played in a "ballpark"?A.FootballB.BasketballC.Baseball该题正确选项为:C6.The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except ___________.A.salvation through the churchB.salvation through faithC.establishing a direct contact with GodD.challenging the authority of the Pope该题正确选项为:A7.Which of the following cities has the largest Chinese community in Canada?A.VancouverB.TorontoC.San Francisco该题正确选项为:A8.The instrument used in jazz music for sounding out melodies is _________.A.pianoB.drumsC.banjo该题正确选项为:A9.Lord Baltimore's feudal plan failed because ___________.A.the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleB.there were more Protestant than Catholics in MarylandC.there was plenty of land while labor was scarceD.the English king did not like the plan该题正确选项为:C10.Alexander Hamilton was 。

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英语国家概况课后习题答案完整版一、选择题（答案在下面）I. Choose the one that best completes eachof the following statements.1.T he two main islands of the British Islesare .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.Aberdeen D. Cardiff3.A ccording to a 2005 estimate, Britain nowhas a population of over million.A. 160B. 600C. 60D.164.A mong the four parts of the United Kingdom,is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland5.A lmost a quarter of the British populationlives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.E nglish belongs to the group ofIndo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC.Germanic D. Roman7.T he introduction of Christianity toBritain added the first element of words to English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutchand GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latinand Greek8.T he evolution of Middle English wasreinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.S amuel Johnson’s dictionary wasinfluential in establishing a standardform of .A. grammarB. handwritingC.spelling D. pronunciation10.At present, nearly of theworld’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended theRoman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, becamethe dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB.Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the timeof .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishmentof 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 tothe rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the ReligiousReformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church 17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18. was passed after the GloriousRevolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution wasaccomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in itsglobal imperial dominance by the beginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterizedby a division of powers between three of the following branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchycan be seen in its effect on . A. passing the bills B. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House ofLords is expected to the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC.criticize D. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principleof .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British PrivyCouncil is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC.pass bills D. supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary generalelection is held every years. A. three B. four C. fiveD. six27. has a distinct legal systembased on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the BritishParliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Partyare characterized by pragmatism and .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the Britishsociety 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 globaldominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliamentpassed two important acts to establish awelfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsenedan already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. highinflation 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 beensuccessful in all the following aspects except .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its landarea to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areasinclude all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland 38.Coal mining industry in Britainprovides of the energy consumedin the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D.2/339.The car industry in Britain inmostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC.joint-venture D. privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain,has experienced spectacular growth sincethe end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC.service industry D. manufacturingindustry41.In Britain, the division betweengrammar schools and vocational schoolswere ended by the introduction ofcomprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British childrenreceive primary and secondary educationthrough the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central governmentgrants, the British universities receive their remaining funds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions 44.Of the following, is NOT abasis 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 NationalVocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, thefollowing newspapers are regarded as the“Big Three”with the exceptionof .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind ofprogram produced by the BBC and is popularamong 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC.documentary D. soap opera48. is Britain’s top paytelevision provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD.BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT acommon feature of all the Britishholidays.A. families getting togetherB.friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions areparticularly British except . A. Trooping the Color B. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of theEnglish 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, isconsidered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. GreatExpectations54. is a representative of EnglishCritical Realism at the turn of the 19thcentury.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. JohnMiltonC. Joseph ConradD. ThomasHardy55.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 thesocial reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representativework.56. is NOT included in themodernist group.A. Oscar WildB. VirginiaWoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T.S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOTwritten by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tessof the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Returnof 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, isNOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC.William Golding D. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is writtenby .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states onthe continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D.3562.The state of is the largest inarea 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 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. theMississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universitieslike 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 includesthe following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the UnitedStates is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC.Native Americans D. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restrictedthe further immigration into the UnitedStates, particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant Americanculture 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 inNorth America was founded at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB.Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD.Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group ofwho came to America to avoid persecutionin England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC.Catholics D. Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred betweenthe .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 ofIndependence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC.Philadelphia D. Boston76.In May 1775, was held inPhiladelphia and began to assume thefunctions of a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB.the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued togrant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD.Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States wasat the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal todeal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC.Roosevelt D. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-timesuffering for Americans, and it continuedthroughout 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 effectin .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the UnitedStates .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power tobalance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and therights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United Statesspecific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except areguaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house bypoliceC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if onewishes85.All the following exceptcannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are allpowers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacanciesoccurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, acandidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of theUnited StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator andRepresentative are and years respectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC.two, six D. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed ofjustices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted intooffice 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 theworld’s products in the following fields except .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressedfrom 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 grantedthe by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the UnitedStates was established with the urge of .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took placeduring 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 following except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are forexport.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all trueexcept .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 giantsin American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.A t present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D.25%101.F ormal education in the United States consists of , secondary and highereducation.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private102.O f the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary schoolstudents.A. mathematics and languagesB.politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD.music and physical education103.H igher education in the United States began with the founding of .A. Yale UniversityB.Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. NewYork University104.O f the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.O f 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.T o 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.O f the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American Presidentyet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD.Yale University108. is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has areputation for its serious attitude andgreat bulk.A. The Washington PostB. TheNew York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. NewYork Daily News109.O f the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks inAmerica.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.T he National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th111.O f 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.O f the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. TheHouse of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature 114.O f the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller 115.O f the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.O f 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.O f 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.O f 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 Walesstill 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 theBritish 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 allchildren 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 Christiancalendar, 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 themusical 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)。

[北语]20春《英语国家概况(II)》作业1

20春《英语国家概况（II）》作业1
一、单选题 1.When Britain lost its status as a world power after World War II, Canada became a junior partner helping______ global interests. A.Russian B.Indian C.Australian D.American 正确答案：D
4.In 1863, the United States created a truly national banking system with a standard paper currency. A.正确 B.错误正确答案：A
5.The Blues, a uniquely American contribution to the arts, first appeared in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century.
7.The first English permanent settlement was founded in 1607 in _________. A.Virginia B.San Francisco C.New York 正确答案：A
8.Canada is generally considered as a _______. A.political middle power B.economic superpower C.cultural small power 正确答案：A
10.Which group of people were forced to live in special camps during the WWII A.Native Canadians B.Japanese Canadians C.Chinese Canadians 正确答案：B

英语国家概况2作业答案

英语国家概况（2）作业答案作业1Explain the following terms:1.The Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and was adopted by the Congress on July,1776,when the people of 13 English colonies in North America were fighting for their freedom and independence from the British colonial rule. The document declared that all men were equal and that they were entitled to have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness . It also explained the philosophy of governments: the powers of governments came from the consent of dthe governed and the purpose of governments was to secure the rights mentioned above. The theory of politics and the guiding principles of the American Revolution mainly came from John Locke.2. Columbus's discovery of AmericaChristopher Columbus, an Italian sailor, believed that by sailing west from Europe he could reach the East. In 1492, he persuaded the Spanish monarchy to support his voyage . He landed on one of the Bahama Islands in the Caribbean Sea and thus discovered the New World . Based on his voyage, the Spanish King claimed the territory of the Americas and later conquered the native Americans and establisheda huge empire.3. the Bill of RightsThe Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791.The Bill of Rights was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on.4. the making of the U.S. ConstitutionThe Articles of Confederation failed . The Congress decided to hold a constitutional convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. The delegates from 12 states (Rhode Island refused to participated) gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 and ended up in writing a new constitution and set a federal system with a strong central government. The Constitution provided that an election of the president would be called, federal laws would be made only by a Congress made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate and a Supreme Court would be set up. This new Constitution was finally aproved by the majority of the citizens in over 9 of the 13 was officially put into effect in 1787.5. Industrial Revolution in AmericaAfter independence, America was principally an agricultural country .The Industrial Revolution in England brought many changes to American industry between 1776 and 1860. One key development was the introduction of the factory system. A second development was the "American system "of mass production . A third development was the aplication of new technologies to industrial tasks. A fourth development was the emergence of new forms of business organization--- the bank and the corporation..Fill in the blanks:1. Virginia, 16072. Puritans3. The American Revolution4. the stamp tax , the tea tax5. Philadelphia6. 1787 , George Washington7. the executive , the judical8. 269. Alexander Hamilton10. the Democratic Party, the Republican party , conservativeAnswer the following questions:1.George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams2. A.The growth of capitalism; B. The Renaissance;C. The Religious Reformation3. A. challenging the authority of the Pope; B. salvation through faith;C. establishing a direct contact with God.4. A. the Bill of Rights B. the judicial reviewC. the political party system5. the Democratic Party, the Republican Party6. I Have a Dream7. The legislative8. A. The new states did not cooperate with the Congress or with each other.B. The Congress could not raise money to pay the national army and to pay debtsowed to France and other nations.C. The Congress had no fpower to tax any citizen.9. Firearms industry10. tobacco and vegetable oil作业2Explain the following terms:1.“WASP” culture“ WASP” , which stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, is believed to be the basis of mainstream culture of the United States.2.American characteristics of religionThe Bill of Rights of the U.A. Constitution provides that there is no state religion and that church and state must be separated. American religious beliefs continue to be strong with social progress. In the United States, every church is a completely independent organization and concerned with its own finance and its own building. There has been little concentration on doctrine or religious argument such as in European history.3.Leaves of GrassA collection of poems written by Walt Whitman. It is a ground-breaking book. Whitman used free-flowing structures and long irregular lines in his poetry. He ventured beyond traditional forms to meet his need for more space to express the American spirit. In one of the poems “Song of Myself”he dwelt on himself because he saw himself as a prototype of “The American”.4. Mark TwainMark Twain is the pen name of Samuel Clemens He was one of the greatst American writers. He captured a peculiarly American sense of humor. He represented a new American Voice. His major work was The Adventures of the Huckleberry finn(1884) which has been called the greatest novel in Amecans Literature5．The Servicemant’s Readujstment ActThe Servicemen’s Readjustment Act was passed in 1944/ It was soon popularly called the GI Bill of Rights. GI was a nickname for the American soldier. The nickmane came from the abbreviation for “Government Issue”--- the uniforms and other articles “issued “to a soldier. The Act promised financial aid , including aid for higher education to members of sthe armed forces.Fill in the blanks:1. Ireland Italy2. the Protestant , the Catholic , Jewish3. First Amendment4. The Jungle5.“the Lost Generation”6.The Grapes of Wrath7.85 , 15cation, 139.tuition, governmentAnswer the following questions:1.Protestant , Catholic , Judaism2.J.F Kennedy3. A. for having a place in a community B. for identifying themselves with dominantvalues.C. for getting dtogether with friends.4. Kohn Dos Passos , Ernest Hemingway , F.Scott fitzgerald5. Stephen Crane , Jack London , Theodore Dreiser6. Ralph Waldo Emerson , Henry David Thoreau7. Mathematics , languages, science , social studies, music, physical education8. Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University9. A. attending lectures and complete assignments, B. passing examinationsC. earning a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college.10. A. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude Tests作业3Explain the following terms:1.the Civil Rights MovementOne of the most important of all social movement in the 11111960s U.S. history. Rosa Parks’spontaneous action in 1955 was believed to be the true beginning of the civil rights movement. The black students’sit-in at a department lunch counter in ffBorth Carolina touched off the nationwide civil rights movement. During sdthe first half of the decade, civil rights organizations like SNCC, CORE, and SCLC struggled for racial integration sfby providing leadership, tactics, network and the people. In the latter half of dfthe decade, some black organizations changed their sdfnonviolent tactics, and emphasized on more radical means to end discrimination and raised the self fmage of fthre blacks. The civil rights movement produced such great leaders ad Martin Luther King, Jr., and MalcolmX., who inspired a dgeneration of both blacks and whites to devote their lives to fighting for racial equalityk in the U.S.2.Martin Luther King,Jr.Martin Luther king, Jr., an atlanta-born Baptist minister, was the leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the civil rights movement of 1960s. to promote his philosophy of nonviolent protest against segregation and other kinds of social injustice, King organized a series of “marches”, including the March on Washington of fAugust, 1963, when King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech As a civil rights leader, King worked not only to end racial discrimination and poverty, but also to raise the self imagde dof the blacks. Due to his strong belief in nonviolent peaceful rotest, King wa awarded the Bobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in the city of Memphis in April 1968.3.socially stratified American societyAmerican society is a stratified one in which power, wealth and prestige are unequallydistributed. It is divided into social classes that have varying degrees of access to the reward the society offers. For example, the richest fifth of American individuals and families owns more than three-quarters of the wealth in the United States, whereas the lowest fifth owns only 0.2% of fthe wealth. The richest fifth of American families receives over 40% of the national income, whereas the poorest fofth receives only 5.2%.4.The American System of ManufactureThis is the system of using assembly line for mass manufacture of products. The system originated in John H Hall’s idea of producing weapons using interchangeable part, was developed into the science of management by Frederick W Taylor, and was first successfully used on a large scale by Henry Ford in the production of Model T. The system significantly lowers unit cost and makes less demand on the skill of workers. On the other hand, it has ben blamed for making work dreary, mindless and alienating5.Thomas Alva EdisonThomas Alva Edison is a well-known American inventor. Among his many inventions are: electric lamp, phonograph, motion pictures and parallel circuit.Fill in the blanks:1.Greensboro, sit-ins2.the youth anti-war, the women’s movement3.Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee , theCongress of Racial Equality4.Rosa Oarks5.the blacks, 11.7%(12%)6.male, young, a member of racial minority7.Nixon8.mechanical reaper , Cyres H Mccormick9.Stevens,10.The Pony Express SystemAnswer the following questions:1.Ku Klux Klan2.They resented traditional white male values in U.S. society3.The “Hippies”4. A. Blacks felt that the black community ought to coexist with other groups.5. B.Blacks felt that “black is beautiful”.C.Blacks felt more and more proud of themselves.6. bribery, tax evasion, false advertising7. A. Racial prejudice against themB. Low social status of these groups.C. Poverty and unemployment among minority groups8. A. There is a strong association between drug use and crimeB. Drug dependence takes a significant toll in terms of personal health and safetyC There are great economic losses because of drug abuse9. Telegraph10. Henry Ford作业4Explain the following terms:1.Y ellowstone National ParkThe Y ellowstone National Park is the oldest and one of the largest national parks in the US. It is named after the river that flows through the area. It is known for its geysers and hot springs. One of the most famous of the geysers is the Old Faithful.2.The Grand Canyon National ParkThe Grand Canyon National Park is America’s most famous scenic wonder. It is a huge gorge slowly carved away for nearly 6 million years by the waters of the Colorado River. The canyon is so deep that there are 4 distinctive zones of climate from top to bottom. Located in Arizona, it attracts over 4 million visitors each year. The Park was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.3. Super BowlSuperbowl is the name of final match of American Football, which decides the champion team for the year.4. NBANBA stands for Bational Basketball Association . Founded in 1950, it is the association of professional teams in the US. It has two divisions : the Eastern Division and Western Division.5. jazz musicEarly jazz music first appeared in the Southern city of New Orleans at the end of the 19th century. It was a blend of folk music, work chants, spirituals, marches, and even European classical music. A defining mark of this early New Orleans jazz was that a group of musicians improvising their notes in changing chords around a specific melodic line. All jazz bands use such instruments as a trumpet, a clarinet, a trombone , and percussion instruments like the drum, banjo, and guitars. Jazz deveoped into the 1920’s with two different ly, the Chicago style jazz and the New Y ork style, each style having its own formost jazz musiciansFill in the blanks:1.Florida Keys, Key West, Earnest Hemingway2.glaciers3.Hollywood, Los Angeles4.American Football Conference , National Football Conference5.offensive, defensive6.Eastern Division , Western Divisionrry Bird, Magic Johnson8.African- American9.cakewalk , blue10.SatchelmouthAnswer the following questions:1.The Rocky Mountainske Plac id3. a well-known football athlete4.Baseball5. Technical foul6. A. It initially appealed to young and rebellious.B. Jazz musicians worked Indian American music into the musicC. Jazz music was made modified and became more refined7.Blues refers to a type of slow, sad music from the Southern U.S. , from the city of Bew Orleans. The Blues is derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual--- a form of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian churches. The tradition of the vocal ballad usually accompanied by a guitar, also contributed to the blues form. The music of the blues has a peculiar, poignant sadness. The lyrics of the blues pieces are sardonic filled with wry, self-deprecating humor8.The origin of the chicago style jazz.。

北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况》网课测试题答案2

北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况》网课测试题答案（图片大小可自由调整）第1卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Which statement is NOT true about Ireland?A.The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryB.Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC.Ireland is pided into two political unitsD.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds2.Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the parliamentary army during the English Civil War in the revolutionary period of the 17th century. ()A.错误B.正确3.New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _____.A.which is a native flightless birdB.which was the only mammal in New ZealandC.which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years agoD.which is an introduced flightless bird4.The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.A.1901B.1788C.1770D.17875.Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent Irish state was never lost. In late 19th century, there was a campaign in parliament called “home-rule”- Irish political control of Irish affairs. ()A.错误B.正确6.Which statement is NOT true about Ireland?A.Ireland is pided into two political unitsB.Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC.The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds7.The European settlement ______ Aboriginal culture and society.A.promoted the development ofB.had no effect onC.devastatedD.brought prosperity to8.The President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have cutive power.()A.错误B.正确9.The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.()A.错误B.正确10.The Australian Day falls on ___.A.April 25B.Jan. 1C.Jan. 2611.In proportional terms, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia.()A.错误B.正确12.______is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre13.Under the White Australia Policy, immigrants to Australia had to take a test in a European language, the failure of which would be given the status of prohibited immigrant.()A.错误B.正确14.______ was first adopted in Australia?A.The two-chamber parliamentB.The three-tier government systemC.The public servicesD.Secret Ballots15.The home of golf is Scotland.()A.错误B.正确第2卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Musicians are honored most in Ireland.()A.错误B.正确2.The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.()A.错误B.正确3.How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election?A.651B.326C.626D.3514.Chaucer is he the author of ___.A.BeowulfB.The CanterburyC.Rip Van WinkleD.Twelfth Night5.The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland's accession to the EU.()The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland's accession to the EU.()A.错误B.正确6.Which of the following factors does not contribute to New Zealand’s environmental achievement?A.The ozone hole over AntarcticaB.Low populationC.Favourable geographic featuresD.A late development of industry7.The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. () A.错误B.正确8.Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreign policy?A.The Queen of BritainB.The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC.The Prime Minister and CabinetD.The Ministry of Defence and the Treasury9.Wakefield Scheme was devised by Edward Wakefield, a convict and theorist on colonization, to solve the problem of labor shortage in colonial Australia.()A.错误B.正确10.“The City” refers to the historic area at the center of London. It is one of the biggest financial centers with the greatest concentration of banks, insurance companies and businesses dealing in commodities.()A.错误B.正确11.Britain’s agricultural sector produces 58% of the UK’s food need with only 2% of its workforce.()A.错误B.正确12.Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A.The three-tier government systemB.Secret BallotsC.The two-chamber parliamentD.The public services13.The members of Australian parliament generally belong to one of the two major political parties, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) or the Coalition.()A.错误B.正确14.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 Commons15.The cause of the Hundred Years’ War was _____.A.territorialB.economicC.partly territorial and partly economicD.partly territorial and partly religious第1卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：D2.参考答案：B3.参考答案：A4.参考答案：B5.参考答案：B6.参考答案：D7.参考答案：C8.参考答案：B9.参考答案：A10.参考答案：C11.参考答案：A12.参考答案：D13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：D15.参考答案：B第2卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：A2.参考答案：A3.参考答案：B4.参考答案：B5.参考答案：A6.参考答案：A7.参考答案：B8.参考答案：A9.参考答案：B10.参考答案：B11.参考答案：B12.参考答案：B13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：A15.参考答案：C。

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A: the United States, Mexico
B: Australia, New Zealand
C: Great Britain, France
D: Norway, Mexico
正确答案: A
(单选题)9: Which of the following writers is a Canadian?
A: segregation laws
B: labor law
C: affirmative action
正确答案: A
(单选题Hale Waihona Puke 3: Whitman is a 。
A: novelist
B: poet
正确答案: B
(单选题)4: Canada recognized China in _____.
A: 1949
A: 错误
B: 正确
正确答案: B
(判断题)17: Early jazz was identified by its polyrhythmic structure, a clearly contribution from the complex drumming of West Africa brought over to America by black slaves.
正确答案: B
(单选题)7: The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ___________.
A: George Washington
B: Thomas Jefferson
C: William Penn
A: 错误
B: 正确
正确答案: B

【北语网院】18秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4（答案）

【北语网院】18秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4（答案）【北京语言大学】18秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4试卷总分:100 得分:100第1题,Lord Baltimore＇s feudal plan failed because ___________.A、there were more Protestant than Catholics in MarylandB、 the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleC、 there was plenty of land while labor was scarceD、 the English king did not like the plan正确答案:第2题,Which of the following cities is known for its casinos for gambling?A、SeattleB、 Atlantic CityC、 ChicagoD、 San Francisco正确答案:第3题,"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of ___________.A、the settlers of VirginiaB、 the people of PennsylvaniaC、 the colonists in New EnglandD、 the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution正确答案:第4题,During _____ administration，Canada recognized the People’s Republic of China.A、Wilfred Laurier＇sB、 Lester Pearson＇sC、 MacKinzie King＇sD、 Brian Mulroney＇s正确答案:第5题,established the system of government and these were later consolidated.A、The Constitution Act in 1852B、The Bill of Rights Act 1990C、The Human Rights Act 1993正确答案:第6题,What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?A、The IndiansB、 The First NationsC、 The Eskimos正确答案:第7题,The U.S. government consists of three branches:___________.A、the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branchB、the State Department, the Department of Defense, and the Energy DepartmentC、the White House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court正确答案:第8题,Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism?A、Separation of state and churchB、 Respect of educationC、 Intolerant moralismD、 A sense of mission正确答案:第9题,The organization that is responsible for cracking down on domestic crimes is_____.A、the FBIB、 the CIAC、 the CongressD、 the IRS正确答案:第10题,Which of the following industries account for more than half of the GDP in Canada?A、primary industriesB、 secondary industriesC、 tertiary industriesD、 none of them正确答案:第11题,The______describes the three branches of Government in New Zealand: The Executive (the Sovereign and Cabinet), the legislature (Parliament) and the judiciary (Courts).A、Constitution ActB、Bill of Rights ActC、Human Rights Act正确答案:第12题,Which group of people were forced to live in special camps during the WWII?A、Japanese CanadiansB、 Chinese CanadiansC、 Native Canadians正确答案:第13题,Blues was derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual which is____________.A、a form of rock 'n' roll singingB、 a form of operatic singing originated in EuropeC、 a form of country music singingD、 a form of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian churches正确答案:第14题,Lake Louis is located________.A、in the northern part of CanadaB、 on the Canadian-American borderC、 on the east coastD、 in the Rockies正确答案:第15题,Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A、The growth of capitalismB、 The RenaissanceC、 The Religious ReformationD、 The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church正确答案:第16题,After World WarⅠ, many novelists produced literary works of disillusionment. Some of them lived abroad and were known as the“Beat Generation”.√、对×、错正确答案:×第17题,After Legal segregation ended in the South as a result of the civil rights movement, and racism is no longer an extremely serious social, political problem in the U.S.√、对×、错正确答案:×第18题, External trade is of little importance to New Zealand.√、对×、错正确答案:×第19题,New York City is the second largest city of the United States.√、对×、错正确答案:×第20题,Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique, published in 1963, changed the way large numbers of women thought about themselves and other women.√、对×、错正确答案:√第21题,The Greensboro students “sit-in” was believe to be the beginning of the civil rights movement.√、对×、错正确答案:×第22题,The Grand Banks have been called the "wheat fields" of Newfoundland. √、对×、错正确答案:√第23题,The American belief in "free enterprise" has precluded a major role for government.√、对×、错正确答案:√第24题,In the summer of 1963, Hundreds of thousands ofpeaceful demonstrators marched to Washington, D.C., where Martin Luther King, a famous leader of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), delivered his famo us speech “I have a dream”.√、对×、错正确答案:×第25题,More than one-quarter of all Americans are now of the Roman Catholic faith. √、对×、错正确答案:√。

英语国家概况课后练习题含答案 (2)

英语国家概况课后练习题含答案综合题1.列举目前世界上说英语的国家，以及英语在这些国家中的地位。

目前世界上说英语的国家有：英国、美国、加拿大、澳大利亚、新西兰等国家，同时在许多国际组织，例如联合国、世界卫生组织等中也广泛使用英语作为官方语言和工作语言。

2.英式英语和美式英语有哪些不同？举例说明。

英式英语和美式英语有很多的不同之处。

其中最明显的一点是音标和词汇。

英式英语往往使用音标符号“r”和“u”，而美式英语往往使用音标符号“ɹ”和“ʊ”。

此外，在词汇方面也有很多不同之处，例如，–英式英语：lorry，美式英语：truck；–英式英语：autumn，美式英语：fall；–英式英语：flat，美式英语：apartment。

3.英国各地方言有哪些？请任选一种方言进行简要介绍。

英国各地方言非常多，其中以威尔士语、苏格兰语和爱尔兰语为主。

这些方言往往在发音、语法和词汇上有很多的差异。

例如，–威尔士语中“ch”发音像“hi”，“th”发音像“th”；–苏格兰语中有很多单词使用不同的词汇来表示一样的意思；–爱尔兰语中拼写和发音的关系较为复杂。

这里简要介绍苏格兰语。

苏格兰语历史悠久，是一种独特的方言。

在苏格兰的一些地方如高地，苏格兰语还是重要的一种语言。

除了苏格兰人使用的大地方言外，苏格兰也有各个地区的方言。

例如，安格斯安卡斯特方言，如下：–“ochinae”代表“oh no”；–“lum”代表“chimney”；–“fooser”代表“muddle”。

选择题1.英语在以下哪个领域中具有最高的地位？A. 商业B. 文化C. 政治D. 科技答案：D2.根据以上综合题，以下哪个国家不是说英语的国家？A. 英国B. 瑞士C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚答案：B3.英式英语和美式英语的音标在哪个方面不同？A. 音节B. 音符C. 音高D. 音色答案：B填空题1.苏格兰语在苏格兰高地地区依然具有重要地位，此外苏格兰也有各个地区的方言。

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19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_1一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Mark Twain＇s works are characterized by the following except ___.A. sense of humorB. egotismC. jokesD. tall tales答案：B V：131（9666）29062.During the Second World War, the Japanese settlers in Canada were forced to move _______.A. to east of the Rocky MountainsB. back to JapanC. to Pearl HarbourD. to the east coast答案：A3.Which of the following provinces is the home of most French-speaking people in Canada?A. ManitobaB. SaskatchewanC. OntarioD. Quebec答案：D4.established the system of government and these were later consolidated.A. The Constitution Act in 1852B. The Bill of Rights Act 1990C. The Human Rights Act 1993答案：A5.Who is Abraham Lincoln? What was he famous for?A. Uncle Tom's CabinB. The Federalist PapersC. The Emancipation Proclamation答案：C6.Cultural survival is shown in the following ways except___________.A. the attempt to maintain a Canadian identityB. persistence of native Canadian people to maintain their distinctive culturesC. dealing with the harsh natural environmentD. the survival of a French-Canadian identity in Quebec after the English had conquered the French in Quebec答案：C7.To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays an active role in internationalorganizations. Which of the following is the exception?A. the United NationsB. the CommonwealthC. the National Organization of WomenD. la Francophonie答案：C8.Canada＇s energy resources are mainly located in _______.A. sparsely-populated areasB. the south close to U.S. borderC. the east coast near Nova Scotia答案：A9.What is not an example of service industry?A. Legal consultingB. BankingC. Hotels and restaurantsD. Computer manufacturing答案：D10.Lord Baltimore＇s feudal plan failed because ___________.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in MarylandB. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleC. there was plenty of land while labor was scarceD. the English king did not like the plan答案：C11.Who invented the telephone?A. Abraham LincolnB. Alexander BellC. Thomas Edison答案：B12.The author of the novel The Scarlet Letter is_________.A. HawthorneB. EmersonC. Hemingway答案：A13."No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of ___.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution14.Which of the following writers is a Canadian?A. Emily BronteB. Kate ChopinC. Margaret Atwood15.In Vancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak _______.A. GermanB. FrenchC. Mandarin ChineseD. Cantonese二、判断题( 每题4分, 共10道小题, 总分值40分)1.Connecticut, in 1837, become the first state in the United States to pass a general act of incorporation, making it relatively simple for any group to get a corporate charter by complying with a sets of rules.答案：正确2.More than one-quarter of all Americans are now of the Roman Catholic faith.答案：正确3.The greatest challenge of the American Revolution to the old order in Europe was the challenge to inherited political power and the democratic idea that government rests on the consent of the governed.答案：正确4.In the United States, every church is a completely independent organization,and concerned with its own finance and its own building.答案：正确5.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges as vacancies occur, including members of the Supreme Court.The senate,however, must approve all treaties and confirm all appointments before they become official.答案：正确6.By the 16th century, some new and powerful social forces began to emerge which led to the awakening of Europe and the discovery of American,i.e.,the development of capitalism, the Renaissance and the Religious Reformation.7.The recession of 2007–2009 is considered to be the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the subsequent economic recovery one of the weakest.8.The famous so-called “X-Article”was published on the journal Foreign Affairs in 1947.9. Christopher Columbus never saw the mainland United States.10.The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which combined carding, roving and spinning operation.19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_2一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Most farming takes place in ________.A. west coast near British ColumbiaB. northern prairie areaC. southern part near the border2.Canada has two official languages: English and French. Where do most of the French-speaking people live in Canada?A. QuebecB. AlbertaC. Ontario3.The New York Harbor is on_______.A. the East CoastB. the West Coast4.One of the oldest towns in the U.S. is ______________.A. New YorkB. San FranciscoC. Los AngelesD. San Diego5.In 1773, a group of patriots responded to the tea tax by staging the ______________.A. "Boston Tea Party"B. the Republican PartyC. the League of Nations6.Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A. The growth of capitalismB. The RenaissanceC. The Religious ReformationD. The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church7.What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?A. The IndiansB. The First NationsC. The Eskimos8.The basic political system is closely patterned on that of the______System, although a number of significant modifications have been made.A. WashingtonB. WashminsterC. Westminster*9.Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendantsB. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American IndiansC. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacksD. The American had the blood of the English and their descendants only10.What is the idea behind checks and balances?A. To help the president get more powerB. To restrict governmental power and prevent its abuseC. To help the Congress to derive more authorities11.__________ is most powerfully presented in Margaret Laurence＇s work, making her highly representative of contemporary Canada?A. Self-analysisB. Women＇s positionC. Cultural differenceD. Political environment12.Canada is generally considered as a _______.A. political middle powerB. economic superpowerC. cultural small power13.In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, which resulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking _______ province.A. British ColumbiaB. Nova ScotiaC. OntarioD. Quebec14.In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like ____________ and ____________have been put on the international agenda.A. arms control, human rightsB. economic crisis, inequalityC. organized crime, drug traffickingD. women'issues, the environment15.Mark Twain is the author’s ______.A. real nameB. a pen name二、判断题( 每题4分, 共10道小题, 总分值40分)1.The only major industrial power in the world to emerge intact—and even greatly strengthened from an economic perspective—was the Soviet Union2.Robert H Goddard is the founder of modern rocketry technology. He made the first liquid propellant rocket.3.Puritans believed in predestination. This doctrine holds that God is all-powerful and all-knowing; therefore, the fate of each individual soul is known to God at birth. Nothing an individual can do or say could change their ultimate fate.4.New York City is the second largest city of the United States.5. Canada is officially bilingual both at the federal level and at the provincial level.6.Today, the Chief Justice is still a member of the Court of Appeal.7.In Asia, the United States tried to contain the People’s Republic of China as well. The United States did not formally recognize the People's Republic of China (PRC) for 30 years after its founding.8.Canada is a developed country and one of the wealthiest in the world, with the tenth highest per capita income globally (in 2013), and the eighth highest ranking in the Human Development Index (with the HDI value for 2013 being 0.902).9.The earliest settlers in Ireland came around 7000 BC in the Mesolithic or middle Stone Age Period.cation is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 16 years, but children may enter school at 5 and continue until they are 19.19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_3一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Canadian economy is a _______.A. resource-based economyB. agricultural economyC. tourism economy2.Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism?A. Separation of state and churchB. Respect of educationC. Intolerant moralismD. A sense of mission3.Which of the following industries account for more than half of the GDP in Canada?A. primary industriesB. secondary industriesC. tertiary industriesD. none of them4.The organization that is responsible for cracking down on domestic crimes is_____.A. the FBIB. the CIAC. the CongressD. the IRS5.________ is the economic mainstay of British Columbia.A. The forestry industryB. The hydroelectric industryC. Mining industryD. Manufacturing6.Who invented the phonograph and the electric light?A. Thomas EdisonB. John F KennedyC. Bill Gates7.Who invented the game of basketball?A. A CanadianB. An AmericanC. A Dominican8.During _____ administration，Canada recognized the People’s Republic of China.A. Wilfred Laurier＇sB. Lester Pearson＇sC. MacKinzie King＇sD. Brian Mulroney＇s9.The first inhabitants of the American continent were_________.A. the ItaliansB. the SpanishC. the Indians10.During the first half of the 19th century the population of the U.S. was overwhelmingly ______ .A. CatholicB. JewsC. MuslimsD. Protestants11.What is the central idea in many works of Canadian literature?A. SurvivalB. Individualism12.In addition to such tactics as sit-ins, young students also added ____to educate people about the war in Vietnam.A. teach-inB. rock 'n'roll musicC. class boycottD. "march against fear"13.Former President Ronald Reagan used to a _______________.A. basketball playerB. sports radio announcerC. conservative political columnistD. sports writer14.Which of the following former presidents of USA used to be a sports commentator?A. Bill ClintonB. George BushC. Ronald Reagan15.Which of the following is a tourist attraction in the United States?A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Babylon GardenC. The English castleD. The coral reefs二、判断题( 每题4分, 共10道小题, 总分值40分)1. The Quakers of Penn's colony, like their counterparts across the Delaware River in New Jersey, established an extremely liberal government for the seventeenth century.2.John Steven, an American entrepreneur in the late 19th century, was the first to use assembly line for manufacturing cars.3.The Grand Banks have been called the "wheat fields" of Newfoundland.4. The rise of the nones has had a significant political impact. The voting nones helped give President Obama a second-term victory.5.The “Hippies”was the one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their goal in life.6.The name of Knickerbocker comes from Washington Irving＇s History of New York (1809).7.At the end of the 18th century, elementary education throughout the United States was in local hands.8.President Ronald Reagan, denouncing the Soviet state as an "evil empire", escalated the Cold War and promoted rollback in Nicaragua and Afghanistan.9. Over the last 25 years New Zealand's economy has gone from being one of the most regulated in the OECD to one of the least regulated.10.It was in 1954 that the Supreme Court ruled that the practice of segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitional.19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Canada recognized China in _____.A. 1949B. 1956C. 19692.The 1960s saw the civil rights movement whose goals were to fight for the equal rights for the colored people and to bring an end to ________.A. segregation lawsB. labor lawC. affirmative action3.The historical document, adopted on July 4 by the Congress, 1776, which officially proclaimed the independence of 13 North American colonies was called________.A. the Emancipation ProclamationB. the Declaration of IndependenceC. the Paris Treaty4.Is Canada the biggest country in the world?A. YesB. No5.The portraits of four American presidents were carved on which of the following mountains?A. The Rocky MountainsB. The Appalachian MountainsC. Mt RushmoreD. Mt Rainier6.Three of the most famous primitive tribes living in the American continent created such brilliant civilizations. They are _____________.A. the Aztecs, the Incas and the MayasB. the Iroquois, the Pueblo, and the Pima IndiansC. Yadkin, Coles Creeks, and Smoky Hills7.Another piano style, which was emerging in Chicago in the late 1920＇s and early 1930＇s, was called _________.A. boogie-woogieB. ragtimeC. folk music8.When Britain lost its status as a world power after World War II, Canada became a junior partner helping______ global interests.A. IndianB. AustralianC. AmericanD. Russian9.The Stevens family was known for their contribution to which of the following?A. AirplaneB. SteamboatsC. Cotton gin10.Where do most of the Inuit people live in Canada?A. The arctic areaB. The west coastC. The Atlantic Ocean11.Alexander Hamilton was 。

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(单选题)1: Do you happen to know of the name of George Washington? Is he_________? A: one of the founding fathers of the United StatesB: the first Governor of the State of New YorkC: the author of the Declaration of Independence正确答案: A(单选题)2: Prime Minister _______ once said that the U.S.-Canada relationship was was like "a relationship between two farmers".A: Louis urentB: Wilfred LaurierC: Lester PearsonD: John A. Macdonald正确答案: A(单选题)3: Which Canadian prime minister referred to the two world wars as " the vortex of European militarism"?A: Lester PearsonB: Wilfred LaurierC: Pierre TrudeauD: Brian Mulroney正确答案: B(单选题)4: The author of the novel The Scarlet Letter is_________.A: HawthorneB: EmersonC: Hemingway正确答案: A(单选题)5: The first inhabitants of the American continent were_________.A: the ItaliansB: the SpanishC: the Indians正确答案: C(单选题)6: Who first introduced the "moving assembly" line?A: Eli WhitneyB: Samuel SlaterC: Henry FordD: Adam Smith正确答案: C(单选题)7: What is the idea behind checks and balances?A: To help the president get more powerB: To restrict governmental power and prevent its abuse。

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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。

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奥鹏北京语言大学 20秋作业参考答案 11192553751.It’s ___everyone to decide what is right for themselves.A.forB.ofC.up toD.up【参考答案】: C2.Sade leapt to fame with the ___ of her debut single Your LoveIs King.A.productionB.issueC.emissionD.release【参考答案】: D3.His father is a ___.A.historyB.historicalC.historistD.historian【参考答案】: D4.Cromwell played football when he was___.A.at the universityB.at universityC.in the collegeD.at the college【参考答案】: B5.These are all ___ in which people have been forced by societyto endure much physical pain and suffering…A.examplesB.instancesC.casesD.environment【参考答案】: C6.You had better___ the teacher's advice.A.takeB.have takenC.tookD.taken【参考答案】: A7.If the constellations appeared only once in a thousand years, could you imagine what an ___ event it would be.A.excitingB.excitedC.being excitedD.excites【参考答案】: A8.There are many examples of societies ___ people have done so much to be more beautiful.A.whichB.whereC.at whichD.that【参考答案】: B9.Taking exams must be one of the most ___ experiences.A.frightenB.frightenedC.frighteningD.frightens【参考答案】: C10.You do try to fool yourself that you can ___ the decision easily.A.undertakeB.doC.overtakeD.take【参考答案】: A11.Nowadays many women ___ to make themselves beautiful.A.go to any bestB.go to any widthC.get to any lengthsD.go to great lengths【参考答案】: D12.It was very important to have enough spokes so that the wheel remained more or less ___.A.roundB.aroundC.circleD.circling【参考答案】: A13.She wraps her arms around her son, giving him a ___ embrace.A.powerB.powerfulC.forcefulD.strenghtened【参考答案】: B14.The acient Romans played games ___ men kicked a ball.A.whichB.thatC.in thatD.where【参考答案】: D15.There are such flowers ___ roses, tulips, and lilies.A.likeB.for exmpleC.asD.for【参考答案】: C16.I don’t see there is any real ___ in looking back at all these quaint old customs.A.pointB.meaningC.partD.dot【参考答案】: A17.When you see your ___ handwriting, you also wish that you had started revision earlier.A.tidyB.neatC.intidyD.untidy【参考答案】: D18.Huge solar mirrors are put in orbit around Mars to ___ the polarice-caps.A.warmB.heatC.heatenD.enheat【参考答案】: B19.The two colleges are ___ on the scientific research.A.operatingB.cooperativeC.co-operatingD.operative【参考答案】: C20.The ridges are hidden by mist or cloud ___.A.much timeB.from times to timesC.time to timeD.from time to time【参考答案】: D21.The bicycle safety check will be held in the ___ park.A.cityB.urbanC.municipleD.municipal【参考答案】: D22.Since the beginning of history, people have___ travel.A.dreamedB.dreamed forC.dreamed ofD.dreamed with【参考答案】: C23.Many people are unhappy because they can’t ___their boss’s ideas.A.fitB.fit forC.fit toD.fit up【参考答案】: A24.I watched people in the final moments before their___ ones arrive or depart.A.lovingB.loveC.lovedD.being loved【参考答案】: C25.The low gravity ___ they are able to move around easily.A.standsB.meansC.tellsD.looks【参考答案】: B。

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2.Prime Minister _______ once said that the U.S.-Canada relationship was was like “a relationship between two farmers“. A.Wilfred Laurier B.Louis urent C.Lester Pearson D.John A.Macdonald 正确答案：B
4.America’s movies are mostly in Hollywood, near the city of Los Angeles in South California. A.正确 B.错误正确答案：A
5.Alexander Hamilton is the second Secretary of Treasure of the United States. A.正确 B.错误
2.The Adirondack Mountains, located mainly in the state of New York, contains some of the oldest rocks in the world. A.正确 B.错误正确答案：A
3.Horse-rrt among the Irish because they can place a bet for the occasion. A.正确 B.错误正确答案：A
正确答案：A
8.To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays an active role in international organizations. Which of the following is the exception A.the United Nations B.the National Organization of Women C.the Commonwealth Francophonie 正确答案：B

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4.The Irish Government has the sole power of making laws for the state. 答案：错误
5.The Great Famine lasted from 1845- 1848. 答案：正确
6.Racial segregation in elementaryand secondary education was banished in the United States after World WarⅡ. 答案：正确
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一、单选题 1.Who invented the game of basketball? A.A Canadian B.An American C.A Dominican 答案：B
2.The Stevens family was known for their contribution to which of the following? A.Airplane B.Steamboats C.Cotton gin 答案：B
9.During _____ administration， Canada recognized the People’s Republic of China. A.Wilfred Laurier's B.Lester Pearson's C.MacKinzie King's D.Brian Mulroney's 答案：B
5.Is Canada the biggest country in the world? A.Yes B.No 答案：B
6.What is not an example of service industry? A.Legal consulting B.Banking C.Hotels and restaurants puter manufacturing 答案：D

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正确答案是：the Lieutenant-governor
From 1896 to 1911, Canada was ruled by _______under Sir Wilfred Laurier.
正确答案是：the Liberal Party
By the Statute of____in 1931 the British Dominions, includingCanada,were formally declared to be partner nations with BritainBy the Statute of____in 1931 the BritishDominions, including Canada,wereformally declared to be partner nations with Britain.( )
正确答案是：The Rio GrandeRiver.
The name “Canada”is believed to be derived from an Indian word“Kanata”,meaning（）The name “Canada”isbelieved to be derived from an Indian word是：Because British troops are too strongto be defeated.
The American Constitution was finally adopted in 1789 by a narrow marginon the understanding that ______ after the Constitution came into forceThe AmericanConstitution was finally adopted in 1789 by a narrow margin on theunderstanding that ______ after the Constitution came into force.

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(单选题)1: In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, which resulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking _______ province.
A: British Columbia
B: Nova Scotia
C: Ontario
D: Quebec
正确答案: D
(单选题)2: What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?
A: The Indians
B: The First Nations
C: The Eskimos
正确答案: B
(单选题)3: Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?
A: The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants
B: The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American Indians
C: The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks
D: The American had the blood of the English and their descend
正确答案: A
(单选题)4: Jazz music, which refers to a new blend of folk music, work chants, spirituals, marches, and even European classical music, which originated in ________. A: an American city called New Orleans
B: Rome, Italy
C: London, Britain
正确答案: A
(单选题)5: Which of the following games is played in a "ballpark"?
A: Football
B: Basketball
C: Baseball
正确答案: C
(单选题)6: The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except ___________.
A: challenging the authority of the Pope
B: salvation through faith
C: salvation through the church
D: establishing a direct contact with God
正确答案: C
(单选题)7: Which of the following cities has the largest Chinese community in Canada?。

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