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英语国家概况--谢福之

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain andNorthern IrelandChapter 1 Geography, People and Language 全名: the United Kingdom of Great Britain (大不列颠联合王国)(大不列颠联合王国) and Northern Ireland (北爱尔兰)(北爱尔兰) . 由成千上万的小岛组成(the British Isles ). 两大岛屿:Great Britain (大不列颠)(大不列颠) and Ireland (爱尔兰)(爱尔兰)The River Thames (second longest and most important), originates (起源于) in southwestern England -----North Sea. Scotland ( Edinburgh 爱丁堡爱丁堡 ) important river:Clyde River kilts (苏克兰小短裙)(苏克兰小短裙) Wales ( Cardiff 加迪夫,著名港口 ). The Severn River is the longest river of Britain------flow through western England. Northern Ireland (Belfast 贝尔法斯特,首府) Lough Lough Neagh----the Neagh----the Neagh----the largest largest largest lake lake lake in in in the the British Isles. Climate : temperate, with warm summers, cool winters and plentiful precipitation(降雨量),冬暖夏凉,降雨充沛暖夏凉,降雨充沛Three major features : winter fog, rainy day, instability : winter fog, rainy day, instability 冬天多雾,常年多雨,天气不定冬天多雾,常年多雨,天气不定London ---Buckingham Palace (白金汉宫), Guildhall (市政厅), St. Paul ‟s Cathedral (圣保(圣保罗大教堂), The Tower Bridge of London (伦敦塔桥)(伦敦塔桥)The majority of the population is descendants of the Anglo-Saxons, a Germanic people from Europe.大部分的人口是盎格鲁大部分的人口是盎格鲁-撒克逊人的后裔,从欧洲来的日耳曼人撒克逊人的后裔,从欧洲来的日耳曼人Most Most people people in Wales and S cotland Scotland Scotland are are are descendants descendants descendants of of of the the the Celtic Celtic Celtic people, people, people, including including including the the Irish people 威尔士和苏格兰的大多数人都是凯尔特人的后裔,包括爱尔兰人威尔士和苏格兰的大多数人都是凯尔特人的后裔,包括爱尔兰人English belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. English is in the Germanic group.英语属于日耳曼语语系英语属于日耳曼语语系Germanic group: East Germanic, North Germanic, West Germanic. English evolved from the West Germanic group.日耳曼语系:东日耳曼语,北日耳曼语,西日耳曼语。

英语国家概况美国部分精讲2

英语国家概况美国部分精讲2

Chapter 17 American History(III) in post-W.W.II Era(1945-1980S)[被屏蔽广告]必背细节1. On Feb 22,1946,George Kennan, a high-ranking official in the American embassy to Moscow, wrote in the telegram that the U.S.policy should be vigilant containment of Russian expansive tendencies. Later the containment policy became the official policy towards the Soviet Union.1946年2月22日,美国驻苏联大使乔治。

凯南在他的电报中主张对苏联采取遏制政策。

2.The open declaration of the containment policy was made by President Truman on March 12,1949 in a speech to the joint session of congress.1949年3月12日杜鲁门总统在国会联席会议上公开宣布了遏制政策。

3.In order to protect Western Europe from possible Soviet expansion, the U.S.decided to offer Western European countries economic aid. This later came to be called the Marshall plan.为了保护西欧不受苏联扩张影响,美国决定给予西欧国家经济支援,此举后来被称作"马歇尔计划。

"4.The North Atlantic Treaty, which was signed on April 4,1949,marked the beginning of U.S.efforts in setting up a military alliance around the Soviet Union and its allies.美国于1949年4月4日签订的北大西洋公约标志着美国开始致力于在苏联及其盟国周围建立军事同盟。

(最新整理)《英美概况》谢福之课后简答题及部分重点答案(精)

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《英美概况》谢福之课后简答题及答案Chapter 1 geography people and language1.what is the full name of the U.K?A: the full name is the united kingdom of great Britain and northern Ireland。

2。

Why do tourists from all over the world like to go to Scotland?A: because they like to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery, to drink the scotch whisky and to see the Scotsmen wearing kilts andplaying bagpipes。

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How many periods can the development of the English language be divided into and whatare they?A:the development of English language be divided into three period :old English , middle English ,modern English .4.Why did English become more important after the Black Death?A: the laboring and merchant classes grew in economic and social important after the Black Death。

英语国家概况谢福之课后答案简答题美国部分

英语国家概况谢福之课后答案简答题美国部分

第三大题Chapter 81.How is the American population distributed?The distribution of the American population is rather uneven the most densely populated region is the northeastern part of the country、 The great plains have a comparatively small population 、the south also has a population of almost 57、5million、 the west is not densely populated ,except for some metropolitan centers like los A ngeles and san Francisco 、 it has about 20% of the nation’s population、2.Why was the immigration act of 1942 instituted ?The new immigrants in the united states , being poor and accustomed to poverty , were wil ling to work for very low wages 、this made other workers afraid that the immigrants would ls and take jobs away from them 、 this opposition led to the immigration act of 1942、Chapter 91.Why did American change its policy and enter world war II?Because of the formation of the axis , the American government feared that the axis countr ies were wining the war and it might threaten America’s security and interests 、 it began to provide war equipment to the foreign nations resisting the aggression of the axis power 、 the Japanese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for America’s entrance into the war、2.What were Nixon’s well-known contributions during his presidency?a) brought the Vietnam war to a closeb)reestablishing U、S、 relations with chinac) negotiating the firststrategic arms limitation treaty with the former soviet union 、3.What were the contents of Reagan’s economic program?Reagan’s economic program called for reductions in income taxes and business taxes in or der to encourage investment , and it also requested that many government regulations be el iminated so as to reduce the federal government’s role in the day-to-day operation of busine ss、Chapter 101.What are the two characteristics of the U、S、 constitution?One is “checks and balances”, the other is that the power of the central government and the powers of state governments are specified、2.What are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively?A senator must be over 30 years old , a U、S、 citizen for at least nine years, and a resident in the state which they represent 、 a repres entative should be at least 25 years old and a U、S、 citizen for no less than seven years、3.What are the major powers of the supreme court?a)to interpret lawsb) to hear appeals from any federal court cases;c)to hear appeals from state court cases that involve the constitution or national lawsd)may declare a law unconstitutionale) may declare a presidential act unconstitutional、4.What is the difference between the democrats and the republicans in terms of political opinions?The democrats want the government to play an important role in the economy and empha size full employment as a matter of national concern they favor civil rights laws , a strong so cial security system which gives enterprises a greater freedom and demand that the govern ment control inflation、 They stress the need for law and order, and oppose complete gover nment social programs and free choice of abortion they also favor a strong military posture and assertive stand in international relations、Chapter 111.What industry developments took place during the colonial period of America?During the colonial period ,the secondary industries developed as the colonies grew 、 a v ariety of specialized sawmills and gristmills appeared、 Colonists established shipyards to bu ild fishing fleets and trading vessels 、 they also built small iron forges 、 by the 18th centur y , regional patterns of development in America had become clear、2.How did the civil war affect the American economy?After the civil war , the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable 、 n orthern industries , which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war ,surged a head、3.Why does America try to reduce trade barriers?Because the united states has increasingly realized that open bilateral trade will not only adv ance its own economic interests, but also enhance domestic stability and its peaceful relations hip with other nations、Chapter 121.How does an American university choose its applicants?a)their high school records;b) recommendations from their high school teachers;c) the impression they make during interviews at the university;d) their scores on the SAT、2.What functions do American higher education institutions perform?Higher education institutions in the united states have three functions: teaching , research and public service , and each has its own emphasis with regard to its function 、3.What similarities do four famous university share?They all have a long history , they all have an excellent faculty , a large number of students and have made extensive academic achievements、 Some of their graduates are very success ful or influential in some areas such as politics, arts and business、4.What are the origins of thanksgiving day?Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the new world , in 1 620,the mayflower arrived and brought about 150 pilgrims、 Life at the beginning was very h ard and there was not enough food , so many of them died、 During the following summer the native America helped them and then they had a bountiful harvest、 So they held a big celebration to thank god and the native Americans、第四大题Chapter 81.Why is the United States regarded as a”melting pot” and a ”salad bowl” ?The United States is not merely a nation,but a nation of nations、The immigrants came in waves,including the Europeans,the Africans and the Asians、Therefore,America is described as a"melting pot"where various racial and ethnic groups are a ssimilate into American culture、Recently,America has been called a"salad bowl"in that people of difference races and ethnic g roups mix harmoniously,but at the same time keep their distinct culture and customs、2.What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?The best possible way to help assimilation in a multicultural society is to be open and tolera nt toward different cultures、People from different racial and ethnic backgrounds should respect each other、Society should create opportunities to help immigrants become assimilated、At the same time the immigrants should keep their own language,customs and religion,contri buting to the diversity of a multicultural society、Chapter 91.What was the cause of the American Civil War?The Southern planters of America needed a large number of black African slaves to manage their plantations and they regarded the slaves as their property、In the North,with the development of industry,there was a growing demand for free labor、What’s more,the Northerners demanded a law to protect tariffs and asked the government to finance the building of railways and roads、But the Southerners were against it and advocated free trade so as to purchase cheaper good s from foreign countries、The accumulating conflicts led to the division of the North and the South and finally the Amer ican Civil War、2.What made the United States a powerful country by the end of World War II?During the two World Wars,America remained neutral in the early stage、However, Americans continued their profitable trade with the warring countries、Therefore,they not only retained their military forces,but also accumulated great wealth、When America entered the wars,it was almost at the end of the wars、By sharing the fruit of victory with other allies, America greatly strengthened its power and b ecame a powerful country by the end of World War II、Chapter 101.How is the American President voted into office? What are your ideas about the Americanelection?Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for preside ncy、To win a presidential election,a candidate has to spend millions of dollars,travel all over the co untry to make speeches and debate on television with the rival、The general election is technically divided into two stages、During the first stage,presidential electors for each state will be chosen、In the second stage the electors meet and vote a President、Since the second stage is only a kind of formality,everyone knows who will be the next Presid ent an soon as the first stage is over、I think the candidates spend too much money on the electoral campaigns、And, the election cannot solve the social and economic problems of the U、S、 as some candidates do not keep their word after they become President、2.What was President Eisenhowers foreign policy and what were the consequences ?President Eisenhower made vigorous efforts to wage the Cold War、He placed new emphasis on developing nuclear strength to prevent the outbreak of war、He also frequently authorized the CIA to undertake secret interventions to overthrow unfrien dly governments or protect reliable anti-communist leaders whose power was threatened、The CIA helped topple the governments of Iran and Guatemala,but it suffered an embarrassing failure in Indonesia、In addition,Eisenhower used U、S、power and prestige to help create a non-communist government in South Vietnam,which bro ught disastrous long-term consequences to the United States、Chapter 111.How did the U、S constitution lay the groundwork for American’s economic development ?The U、S、Constitution,as an economic charter,established that the entire nation was a unified or "com mon"market、There were no tariffs or taxes on interstate commerce、It provided that the federal government could regulate commerce with foreign nations and a mong the states,establish uniform bankruptcy laws,create money and regulate its value,fix sta ndards of weights and measures,establish post office and roads,and fix rules governing patent s and copyrights、The last-mentioned clause was an early recognition of the importance of "intellectual propert y",a matter that began assuming great importance in trade negotiations since the late 20thce ntury、2.Cite examples to illustrate the role of government intervention in America's economic development、The government has always played an active and important role in America’s economic dev elopment、In the early 1930s,thr United States suffered the worst economic depression in American histo ry、President Roosevelt introduced the New Deal to tackle the financial crisis、Besides,he set up the New York State Emergency Relief Commission to help those in desperate need and tried to relieve the serious problems of the jobless、At the end of 1970s, the American economy again suffered a recession、The Reagan administration combated inflation by controlling government spending deficit,cut ting taxes and raising interest rates、Both policies mentioned above helped to set the country’s economic development on its right course,In all,the intervention of the government has ensured that economic opportunities are fair and accessible to the people、It has prevented flagrant abuses of the system,dampened the effects of inflation and stimulat ed economic growth、Chapter 121.What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?The first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much education as possi ble 、The second ideal is that of ptoducing a society that is totally literate and of local control 、 The third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known 、2.How does America carry out multicultural education?American schools routinely teach the experiences and values of many ethnic cultures、Current textbooks incorporate a variety of ethnic individuals who have achieved success、Struggle for equality are vividly depicted,and past racism is bluntly acknowledged、Cultural pluralism is now generally recognized as the organizing principle of education、Schools at all levels offer students opportunities to learn about different cultures、。

(完整word版)英语国家概况-谢福之-课后答案-简答题(美国部分)

(完整word版)英语国家概况-谢福之-课后答案-简答题(美国部分)

第三大题Chapter 81.How is the American population distributed?The distribution of the American population is rather uneven the most densely populated region is the northeastern part of the country. The great plains have a comparatively small po pulation .the south also has a population of almost 57.5million. the west is not densely popul ated ,except for some metropolitan centers like los Angeles and san Francisco . it has about 2 0% of the nation’s population.2.Why was the immigration act of 1942 instituted ?The new immigrants in the united states , being poor and accustomed to poverty , were wil ling to work for very low wages .this made other workers afraid that the immigrants would ls and take jobs away from them . this opposition led to the immigration act of 1942.Chapter 91.Why did American change its policy and enter world war II?Because of the formation of the axis , the American government feared that the axis countr ies were wining the war and it might threaten America’s security and interests . it began to pr ovide war equipment to the foreign nations resisting the aggression of the axis power . the Ja panese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for America’s entrance into the war.2.What were Nixon’s well-known contributions during his presidency?a) brought the Vietnam war to a closeb)reestablishing U.S. relations with chinac) negotiating the firststrategic arms limitation treaty with the former soviet union .3.What were the contents of Reagan’s economic program?Reagan’s economic program called for reductions in income taxes and business taxes in or der to encourage investment , and it also requested that many government regulations be el iminated so as to reduce the federal government’s role in the day-to-day operation of busine ss.Chapter 101.What are the two characteristics of the U.S. constitution?One is “checks and balances”, the other is that the power of the central government and the powers of state governments are specified.2.What are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively?A senator must be over 30 years old , a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident in the state which they represent . a representative should be at least 25 years old and a U.S. ci tizen for no less than seven years.3.What are the major powers of the supreme court?a)to interpret lawsb) to hear appeals from any federal court cases;c)to hear appeals from state court cases that involve the constitution or national lawsd)may declare a law unconstitutionale) may declare a presidential act unconstitutional.4.What is the difference between the democrats and the republicans in terms of political opinions?The democrats want the government to play an important role in the economy and empha size full employment as a matter of national concern they favor civil rights laws , a strong so cial security system which gives enterprises a greater freedom and demand that the govern ment control inflation. They stress the need for law and order, and oppose complete govern ment social programs and free choice of abortion they also favor a strong military posture and assertive stand in international relations.Chapter 111.What industry developments took place during the colonial period of America?During the colonial period ,the secondary industries developed as the colonies grew . a va riety of specialized sawmills and gristmills appeared. Colonists established shipyards to build fishing fleets and trading vessels . they also built small iron forges . by the 18th century , regi onal patterns of development in America had become clear.2.How did the civil war affect the American economy?After the civil war , the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable . nor thern industries , which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war ,surged ahe ad.3.Why does America try to reduce trade barriers?Because the united states has increasingly realized that open bilateral trade will not only adv ance its own economic interests, but also enhance domestic stability and its peaceful relations hip with other nations.Chapter 121.How does an American university choose its applicants?a)their high school records;b) recommendations from their high school teachers;c) the impression they make during interviews at the university;d) their scores on the SAT.2.What functions do American higher education institutions perform?Higher education institutions in the united states have three functions: teaching , research and public service , and each has its own emphasis with regard to its function .3.What similarities do four famous university share?They all have a long history , they all have an excellent faculty , a large number of students and have made extensive academic achievements. Some of their graduates are very successfu l or influential in some areas such as politics, arts and business.4.What are the origins of thanksgiving day?Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the new world , in 1 620,the mayflower arrived and brought about 150 pilgrims. Life at the beginning was very hard and there was not enough food , so many of them died. During the following summer the native America helped them and then they had a bountiful harvest. So they held a big celebrati on to thank god and the native Americans.第四大题Chapter 81.Why is the United States regarded as a”melting pot” and a ”salad bowl” ?The United States is not merely a nation,but a nation of nations.The immigrants came in wa ves,including the Europeans,the Africans and the Asians.Therefore,America is described as a"melting pot"where various racial and ethnic groups are assimilate into American culture.Rece ntly,America has been called a"salad bowl"in that people of difference races and ethnic group s mix harmoniously,but at the same time keep their distinct culture and customs.2.What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?The best possible way to help assimilation in a multicultural society is to be open and tolera nt toward different cultures.People from different racial and ethnic backgrounds should respe ct each other.Society should create opportunities to help immigrants become assimilated.At t he same time the immigrants should keep their own language,customs and religion,contributi ng to the diversity of a multicultural society.Chapter 91.What was the cause of the American Civil War?The Southern planters of America needed a large number of black African slaves to manage their plantations and they regarded the slaves as their property.In the North,with the develo pment of industry,there was a growing demand for free labor.What’s more,the Northerners d emanded a law to protect tariffs and asked the government to finance the building of railways and roads.But the Southerners were against it and advocated free trade so as to purchase ch eaper goods from foreign countries.The accumulating conflicts led to the division of the North and the South and finally the American Civil War.2.What made the United States a powerful country by the end of World War II?During the two World Wars,America remained neutral in the early stage.However, America ns continued their profitable trade with the warring countries.Therefore,they not only retained their military forces,but also accumulated great wealth.When America entered the wars,it was almost at the end of the wars.By sharing the fruit of victory with other allies, America grea tly strengthened its power and became a powerful country by the end of World War II.Chapter 101.How is the American President voted into office? What are your ideas about the Americanelection?Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for preside ncy.To win a presidential election,a candidate has to spend millions of dollars,travel all over the country to make speeches and debate on television with the rival.The general election is technically divided into two stages.During the first stage,presidential electors for each state will be chosen.In the second stage the electors meet and vote a President.Since the second stage isonly a kind of formality,everyone knows who will be the next President an soon as the first st age is over.I think the candidates spend too much money on the electoral campaigns.And, the election cannot solve the social and economic problems of the U.S. as some candidates do not keep their word after they become President.2.What was President Eisenhowers foreign policy and what were the consequences ?President Eisenhower made vigorous efforts to wage the Cold War.He placed new emphasis on developing nuclear strength to prevent the outbreak of war.He also frequently authorized the CIA to undertake secret interventions to overthrow unfriendly governments or protect reli able anti-communist leaders whose power was threatened.The CIA helped topple the govern ments of Iran and Guatemala,but it suffered an embarrassing failure in Indonesia.In addition,E isenhower used U.S.power and prestige to help create a non-communist government in South Vietnam,which brought disastrous long-term consequences to the United States.Chapter 111.How did the U.S constitution lay the groundwork for American’s economic development ?The U.S.Constitution,as an economic charter,established that the entire nation was a unified or "common"market.There were no tariffs or taxes on interstate commerce.It provided thatthe federal government could regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states, establish uniform bankruptcy laws,create money and regulate its value,fix standards of weight s and measures,establish post office and roads,and fix rules governing patents and copyrights.The last-mentioned clause was an early recognition of the importance of "intellectual propert y",a matter that began assuming great importance in trade negotiations since the late 20thce ntury.2.Cite examples to illustrate the role of government intervention in America's economic development.The government has always played an active and important role in America’s economic dev elopment.In the early 1930s,thr United States suffered the worst economic depression in Ame rican history.President Roosevelt introduced the New Deal to tackle the financial crisis.Beside s,he set up the New York State Emergency Relief Commission to help those in desperate need and tried to relieve the serious problems of the jobless.At the end of 1970s, the American eco nomy again suffered a recession.The Reagan administration combated inflation by controlling government spending deficit,cutting taxes and raising interest rates.Both policies mentioned a bove helped to set the country’s economic development on its right course,In all,the interven tion of the government has ensured that economic opportunities are fair and accessible to the people.It has prevented flagrant abuses of the system,dampened the effects of inflation andstimulated economic growth.Chapter 121.What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?The first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much education as possi ble .The second ideal is that of ptoducing a society that is totally literate and of local control .The third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conc eive new ways to understand what is already known .2.How does America carry out multicultural education?American schools routinely teach the experiences and values of many ethnic cultures.Curre nt textbooks incorporate a variety of ethnic individuals who have achieved success.Struggle fo r equality are vividly depicted,and past racism is bluntly acknowledged.Cultural pluralism is now generally recognized as the organizing principle of education.Schools at all levels offer stud ents opportunities to learn about different cultures.。

英语国家概况谢福之chapter

英语国家概况谢福之chapter

Confederation: In 1867, the British North America Act was passed, creating the Dominion of Canada as a self governing entity within the British Empire Since then, Canada has gradually assigned its independence and developed its own identity, while maintaining close ties with the United Kingdom and the United States
Federalism
The United States has a federal system, meaning power is shared between the federal government and the state governments The states have authority over certificate materials like education and health care, while the federal government has authority over others like foreign policy and interstate commerce
Climate
The United States has a wide range of climates, from the cold winters and hot summers of the north to the cold winters and hot summers of the south The west coast has a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and rainy winters

(完整版)英语国家概况_谢福之_课后答案

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英语国家概况(谢福之主编)课后答案一、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 toEnglish.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 thefollowing branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House 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 theend of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary education through theindependent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remainingfunds from all 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 V ocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three”with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 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, theAtlantic to its and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT 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,particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecution inEngland.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 anational government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two 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 theterms of Presidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and 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 fieldsexcept .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually,to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the 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 thefollowing except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors 100.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 Irving 112.is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville 117.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, t he loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil 120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James Baldwin选择题参考答案:第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom.5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.()9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.()5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.( )6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.( )7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.( )8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople. )9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory. )10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government. )2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.( )3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.( )6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected. )7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.( )8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in termsof law, organization and practice.(Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.( )2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period. )3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.( )5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.( )6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.( )7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.( )8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.( )10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.( )Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.( )3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.( )4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.( )5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.( )6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.( )7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening. )8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper( )9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.( )10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions. )Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.( )3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.( )5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.( )6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.( )7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".( )8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World WarII.( )10.V.S.Naipaul detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.( )Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.( )2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.( )3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.( )4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.( )5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating inthe war.( )6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.( )7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.( )。

英语国家概况_谢福之_课后答案

英语国家概况_谢福之_课后答案

英语国家概况(谢福之主编)课后答案一、选择题(答案在下面)I、Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements、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 Englandis the capital city of Scotland、A、BelfastB、EdinburghC、AberdeenD、CardiffAccording to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million、A、160B、600C、60D、16Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest、A、EnglandB、ScotlandC、WalesD、NorthernIrelandAlmost a quarter of the British population lives in England、A、northeasternB、southeasternC、northwesternD、southwesternEnglish belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages、A、CelticB、Indo-IranianC、GermanicD、RomanThe 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 GreekThe evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence、A、NormanB、DutchC、GermanD、DanishSamuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of 、A、grammarB、handwritingC、spellingD、pronunciationAt present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English、A、halfB、a quarterC、one thirdD、one fifthThe attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410、A、NormanB、DanishC、CelticD、GermanicBy the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England、A、Celtic ChristianityB、Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC、Germanic ChristianityD、Roman ChristianityWestminster Abbey was built at the time of 、A、St、AugustineB、Edward the ConfessorC、William the ConquerorD、Alfred the GreatThe marked the establishment of feudalism in England、A、Viking invasionB、signing of the Magna CartaC、Norman ConquestD、Adoption of common lawThe 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 LancasterThe 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 thechurchThe 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 CartaThe Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the century、A、17thB、18thC、19thD、20thBritain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the century、A、17thB、18thC、19thD、20thThe British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of thefollowing branches with the exception of the 、A、judiciaryB、legislatureC、monarchyD、executiveThe importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on 、A、passing the billsB、advising the governmentC、political partiesD、public attitudeAs 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 individualsThe main duty of the British Privy Council is to 、A、make decisionsB、give adviceC、pass billsD、supervisethe CabinetIn 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、NorthernIrelandGenerally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system、A、single-partyB、two-partyC、three-partyD、multi-partyThe policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and 、A、government interventionB、nationalization of enterprisesC、social reformD、a belief in individualismThe 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 developmentThe British economy achieved global dominance by the 、A、1860sB、1870sC、1880sD、1890sIn , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state、A、1945B、1946C、1947D、1948The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain、A、oil crisisB、high inflation ratesC、large importsD、unemployment problemOf 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 pensionsThe Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except 、A、limiting government spendingB、keeping inflation under controlC、reducing unemploymentD、reducing inequalityBritain has devoted of its land area to agriculture、A、54%B、64%C、74%D、84%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 andIrelandCoal 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-ownedOf the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growth since theend of Word War II、A、agricultureB、energy industryC、service industryD、manufacturing industryIn Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the 、A、1930sB、1940sC、1950sD、1960sAbout of British children receive primary and secondary education through theindependent system、A、5%B、6%C、7%D、8%Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remainingfunds from all the following sources except 、A、tuition feesB、loansC、donationsD、corporate contributionsOf the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities、A、result in national entrance testB、A-level resultC、an interviewD、school referencesTo be admitted to the Open University, one need 、A、some educational qualificationsB、no educational qualificationsC、General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD、General National Vocational QualificationsAmong Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three”with the exception of 、A、The TimesB、The GuardianC、The ObserverD、The DailyTelegraphLife on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500million viewers worldwide、A、featureB、dramaC、documentaryD、soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider、A、BSBB、SkyTVC、BBCD、BSkyBOf 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 overseasThe following Christmas traditions are particularly British except 、A、Trooping the ColorB、Queen’s Christmas messageC、Boxing DayD、Christmas pantomimeThe most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is 、A、poetryB、dramaC、novelD、pamphletis viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of Independence、”A、“I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B、Don JuanC、“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D、Prometheus UnboundOf Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical、A、A Tale of Two CitiesB、David CopperfieldC、Oliver TwistD、Great Expectationsis a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century、A、Robert Louis StevensonB、John MiltonC、Joseph ConradD、Thomas HardyOf 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、EliotOf the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy、A、Jude the ObscureB、Tess of the D’UrbervillesC、Adam BedeD、The Return of the NativeOf 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、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、LawrenceThe United States has states on the continent、A、50B、49C、48D、35The state of is the largest in area of all the states、A、AlaskaB、HawaiiC、TexasD、FloridaThe 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、the Mississippi RiverC、the Ohio RiverD、the Colorado RiverSome 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 Midwestis 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 LakeThe native Alaskan population includes the following except the 、A、IndiansB、EskimosC、AleutsD、BlacksThe largest minority in the United States is the 、A、Pacific IslandersB、BlacksC、Native AmericansD、AsiansThe Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States, particularly from 、A、EuropeB、AsiaC、AfricaD、SouthAmericaThe 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-classThe first successful English colony in North America was founded at in 、A、Jamestown, LouisianaB、Boston, MassachusettsC、Jamestown, VirginiaD、Plymouth, GeorgiaPilgrim 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 Indians“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 coloniesThe first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in 、A、ConcordB、LexingtonC、PhiladelphiaD、BostonIn May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government、A、the First Continental CongressB、the Second Continental CongressC、the Boston Tea PartyD、the Congress of ConfederationAbraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves、A、Declaration of IndependenceB、ConstitutionC、Emancipation ProclamationD、Bill of RightsThe policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars、A、neutralityB、full involvementC、partial involvementD、appeasementPresident applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression、A、WilsonB、TrumanC、RooseveltD、KennedyThe Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the terms of Presidents 、A、Johnson, Nixon and FordB、Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC、Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD、Eisenhower, Kennedy and JohnsonThe 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 ConstitutionThe 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 wishesAll the following except cannot make legislative proposal、A、the SenatorB、the RepresentativeC、the Secretary of StateD、the PresidentThe 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 ordersAccording 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 aboveThe 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、nineThe 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 representativesAmerica produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields except 、A、machineryB、automobilesC、oreD、chemicalsThe 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 economyChartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen、A、political authorityB、economic rightsC、judicial authorityD、diplomatic authorityThe first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of 、A、George WashingtonB、Thomas JeffersonC、Andrew JacksonD、Alexander HamiltonThe following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”except 、A、typewriterB、telephoneC、electric lightD、refrigeratorPresident 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 for export、A、halfB、one thirdC、one fourthD、one fifthThe 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 andexports、C、Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms、D、Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures、is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry、A、FordB、General MotorsC、ChryslerD、AmericanMotorsAt present, U、S、exports account for of the world’s total、A、10%B、15%C、20%D、25%Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education、A、kindergartenB、publicC、elementaryD、privateOf 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 educationHigher education in the United States began with the founding of 、A、Yale UniversityB、Harvard UniversityC、Princeton UniversityD、New York UniversityOf the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education、A、universities and collegesB、research institutionsC、technical institutionsD、community collegesOf 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 enrollTo 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 creditsOf the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet、A、Harvard UniversityB、Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC、Princeton UniversityD、Yale Universityis 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 NewsOf 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)The National Day of the United States falls on 、A、June 4thB、July 4thC、June 14thD、July 14thOf 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 Irvingis regarded as “the father of American literature”、A、James Fennimore CooperB、Ralph Waldo EmersonC、Thomas JeffersonD、Washington IrvingOf the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work、A、The Scarlet LetterB、The House of the Seven GablesC、The Marble FaunD、NatureOf the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece、A、The Last of the MohicansB、The Legend of Sleepy HollowC、Moby DickD、Daisy MillerOf the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works、A、colloquial speechB、a sense of humorC、a realistic viewD、an idealistic viewOf the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists、A、Stephen CraneB、Frank NorrisC、Theodore DreiserD、Herman MelvilleF、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 natureOf 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 TollsOf the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner、A、Alice WalkerB、Ernest HemingwayC、William FaulknerD、EugeneO’Neilis the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature、Ralph Ellison B、Tony Morrison C、Richard Wright D、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 1The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales、(People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country、( Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language、(In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom、5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales、(Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom、(Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January、(The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons、()The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain、(English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century、( Chapter 2The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented、(The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC、(The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons、(The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century、()The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will、( )The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century、( )Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France、( )The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople、)The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory、)In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation、(Chapter 3Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government、)The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history、( )In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers、(British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations、Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House、( )The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected、)The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament、( )Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament、(British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law、(The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice、(Chapter 4Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world、( )The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period、)Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain、(Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems、( )The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party、( )Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy、( )Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products、( )The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish、(Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history、( )Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain、( )Chapter 5The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s、(Education in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15、( )The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system、( )When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination、( )Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools、( )In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain、( )Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening、)The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper( )The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world、( )Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions、)Chapter 6The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period、(Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics、( )Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder、(Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad、( )Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece、( )William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height、( )Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind"、( )Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school、(Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II、( )V、S、Naipaul detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism、( )Chapter 7The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland、( )The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe、( )In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain、( )In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations、( )To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war、( )With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties、( )In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries、( )In Ireland, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power of making laws、( )English is the only official language in Ireland, because the majority of people speak it as their tongue、)Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith、(Chapter 8The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country's continental territory、)The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate,with some mild subtropical and tropical zones、( )Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south,runs a well--known 50-centimeter rainfall line、(New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States , and it is composed of five boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens、)San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here、( )Half of the U、S、Population lives in the western metropolitan centers、(The Blacks brought from Africa to America usually worked on plantations or farms in the North、( )During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to America、( )Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were Asians、( )Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for a higher standard of living、( )Chapter 9America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus、( )The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson、( )The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation、( )Many American people approved of the Vietnam War、( )During Clinton's term, the economy developed steadily, resulting in a lower rate of unemployment、( )In 1990, American troops and the troops from allied nations launched Operation Desert Storm in order to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait、( )According to the American administration, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible for the terrorist event on September11,2001、( )The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "axis of evil"、( )On March 19,2003,American and United Nation's troops, supported by several other countries, began an invasion of Iraq、)Although the combat operations in Iraq are over, it is still hard for America to decide when to withdraw its army、( )Chapter 10Bill of Rights was written into the Constitution in 1787、(The form of American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of powers, and respect for the Constitution and the rule of law、(The U、S、Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and it consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords、(Certain presidential appointments must be approved by Congress、(The judicial branch of the federal government consists of a series of courts: the Supreme Court, the courts of appeals and the district courts、(Like Britain, the United States has a two--party system、()The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology、(。

英语国家概况-美国部分【清晰完整版】

英语国家概况-美国部分【清晰完整版】

Chapter 13 geography 地理位置I. Location and size1. The full name of the United States is the United States of America. The continental United States lies in central North America with Canada to its north, Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to its south, the Atlantic Ocean to its east and the Pacific Ocean to its west.Alaska and Hawaii are the two newest states in America. Alaska borders on northwestern Canada and Hawaii lies in the central Pacific.阿拉斯加和夏威夷是最近加入美国的两个新州。

阿拉斯加在加拿大的西北部,夏威夷位邻中太平洋。

2. The U.S has a land area of 9.3 million square kilometers. It is the fourth largest country in the world in size after Russia, Canada and China.就面积而言,美国是世界第四大国,就人口而言,美国是世界是第三大国。

3. Of all states of American, Alaska is the largest in area and Rhode Island the smallest. But on the mainland Texas is the largest sate of the country.所有州中,阿拉斯加是面积最大的州,罗得岛最小,在美国大陆,最大的州是得克萨斯州。

(完整版)英语国家概况_谢福之_课后答案

(完整版)英语国家概况_谢福之_课后答案

英语国家概况(谢福之主编)课后答案一、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 toEnglish.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 thefollowing branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House 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 theend of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary education through theindependent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remainingfunds from all 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 V ocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three”with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 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, theAtlantic to its and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT 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,particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecution inEngland.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 anational government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two 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 theterms of Presidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and 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 fieldsexcept .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually,to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the 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 thefollowing except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors 100.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 Irving 112.is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville 117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil 120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James Baldwin选择题参考答案:第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom.5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.()9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.()5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.( )6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.( )7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.( )8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople. )9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory. )10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government. )2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.( )3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.( )6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected. )7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.( )8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.( )2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period. )3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.( )5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.( )6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.( )7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.( )8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.( )10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.( )Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.( )3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.( )4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.( )5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.( )6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.( )7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening. )8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper( )9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.( )10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions. )Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.( )3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.( )5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.( )6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.( )7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".( )8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.( )10.V.S.Naipaul detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.( )Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.( )2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.( )3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.( )4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.( )5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war.( )6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.( )7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.( )。

英语国家概况--谢福之-复习资料

英语国家概况--谢福之-复习资料

The United Kingdom of Great Britain andNorthern IrelandChapter 1 Geography, People and Language全名: the United Kingdom of Great Britain(大不列颠联合王国)and Northern Ireland (北爱尔兰).由成千上万的小岛组成(the British Isles). 两大岛屿:Great Britain(大不列颠)and Ireland(爱尔兰)The River Thames(second longest and most important), originates(起源于)in southwestern England -----North Sea.Scotland ( Edinburgh爱丁堡) important river:Clyde River kilts(苏克兰小短裙)Wales( Cardiff加迪夫,著名港口). The Severn River is the longest river of Britain------flow through western England.Northern Ireland(Belfast贝尔法斯特,首府) Lough Neagh----the largest lake in the British Isles.Climate: temperate, with warm summers, cool winters and plentiful precipitation(降雨量),冬暖夏凉,降雨充沛Three major features: winter fog, rainy day, instability 冬天多雾,常年多雨,天气不定London---Buckingham Palace(白金汉宫), Guildhall (市政厅), St. Paul’s Cathedral(圣保罗大教堂), The Tower Bridge of London(伦敦塔桥)The majority of the population is descendants of the Anglo-Saxons, a Germanic people from Europe.大部分的人口是盎格鲁-撒克逊人的后裔,从欧洲来的日耳曼人Most people in Wales and Scotland are descendants of the Celtic people, including the Irish people威尔士和苏格兰的大多数人都是凯尔特人的后裔,包括爱尔兰人English belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. English is in the Germanic group.英语属于日耳曼语语系Germanic group: East Germanic, North Germanic, West Germanic. English evolved from the West Germanic group.日耳曼语系:东日耳曼语,北日耳曼语,西日耳曼语。

《英语国家概况》各章节概要知识点——美国部分

《英语国家概况》各章节概要知识点——美国部分

《英语国家概况》各章节概要知识点——美国部分1. Population, Race and Ethnic Groups 人口与民族世界第三人口大国,20世纪90年代人口增长更加迅速,将来60年还将迅猛增加。

预计将从1992年的25,550万,增加到2000年的27,500万。

移民是人口增长的主要来源,基本开放的移民政策。

现在多数移民来自亚洲和拉丁美洲。

城市化高,最大的城市:纽约,洛杉矶,芝加哥,旧金山,费城。

1946-1964是生育高峰,20世纪80年代人口老龄化趋势。

美国是移民国家。

第一批移民来自英国和荷兰,为了逃避宗教迫害,寻求更好的生活,契约劳工。

三次移民浪潮:第一次移民浪潮始于1805年,1845年到达高峰,许多爱尔兰人迁入。

第二次移民浪潮从1860-1890。

第三次移民浪潮从1890-1914,是最大的一次。

来自奥匈帝国,意大利,俄国,希腊,罗马尼亚和土耳其。

Characteristics of the American population 美国人口的特征流动性。

四次大规模的人口流动:第一次从内战结束到1880年,西进运动。

从东海岸向西部迁移。

第二次从1890-1920年,随着工业化和城市化的实现,人口从农村涌向城市。

第三次从1920-1960年,大批黑人离开南方涌入外地。

第四次从60年代至今,从东北部向西南部的阳光地带迁移。

Black people and the Civil Rights Movement 黑人与民权运动黑人是美国人口最多的少数民族。

自1619年作为奴隶贩运到北美洲,集中在南部农业区,生活悲惨。

代表小说《汤姆叔叔的小屋》和《根》。

1863年林肯的《解放奴隶宣言》和1865《宪法》第13条修正案正式结束了奴隶制,但仍存在歧视。

1954年布朗诉教育委员会一案,开始了漫长的废除种族隔离的进程。

60年代爆发民权运动。

1964年通过《民权法案》,1965年通过《选举权法案》。

英语国家概况-美国Unit 1 America

英语国家概况-美国Unit 1 America

❖ In the center of the seal is an bald eagle, national bird. It holds in its beak a scroll inscribed E pluribus unum, which is Latin meaning "out of many, one" and stands for one nation that was created from 13 colonies. In one claw is an olive branch, while the other holds a bundle of thirteen arrows. The olive branch and arrows "denote the power of peace and war."
Do you see a pattern of thirteen in the Great Seal?
❖ 13 stars in the crest above the eagle
❖ 13 stripes in the shield upon the eagle's breast
❖ 13 arrows in the eagle's left claw
❖The seal's reverse side is sometimes referred to as the spiritual side. It contains a 13-step pyramid with the year 1776 in Roman numerals at the base. At the top of the pyramid is the Eye of Providence and above is the motto Annuit Coeptis, meaning "It [the Eye of Providence] is favorable to our undertakings" or "He favors our undertakings." Below the pyramid, a scroll reads, Novus Ordo Seclorum, meaning "New Order of the Ages." It refers to 1776 as the beginning of the American new era.

英语国家概况(修订版谢福之)美国部分

英语国家概况(修订版谢福之)美国部分

对错题Chapter 81.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country's continental territor y.(F)2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate,with some mild subtropical and tropica l zones.(T)3.Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south,runs a well--known 50-centimeter rain fall line.(T)4.New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States , and it is composed of five boro ughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens.(T)5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyla nd are located here.(F)6.During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to America.(T)7.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were Asians.(T)8.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for a higher standard of l iving.(T)Chapter 91.America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus.(T)2.The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were f ounded under the command of Thomas Jefferson.(F)3.The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible na tion.(T)4.Many American people approved of the Vietnam War.(F)5.In 1990, American troops and the troops from allied nations launched Operation Desert Storm in orde r to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.(T)6.According to the American administration, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible fo r the terrorist event on September11,2001.(F)7.The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "axis of evil".(T)8.On March 19,2003,American and United Nation's troops, supported by several other countries, began an invasion of Iraq.(F)Chapter 101.Bill of Rights was written into the Constitution in 1787.(F)2.The form of American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of po wers, and respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.(T)3.The U.S. Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and it consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.(F)4.The judicial branch of the federal government consists of a series of courts: the Supreme Court, the co urts of appeals and the district courts.(T)5.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.(F)6.American presidential campaign adheres to the "winner-take-all" practice.(T)7.American foreign policy throughout the World War II was neutrality.(F)8.American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and intervention.(T)Chapter 111.America is the world's largest industrial nation.(T)2.In the U.S. Constitution, the recognition of the importance of "intellectual property" could be identified.(T)3.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantation in the South made more profits from selling their agriculture products.(F)4.President Roosevelt's New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisis in the early 1930s.(F)5.The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American businesses.(F)6.American agricultural exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the agricultural balance of trade.( T)7.Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing industry.(T)8.The world economy has little to do with the growth and decline of the American foreign trade.(F)Chapter 12cation is governed by state and local governments instead of the national government in America. (T)2.All American children are offered 12 years of compulsory public education.(T)3.After 12 years of schooling, American students receive a bachelor's degree at graduation.(F)4.When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, locati on and academic quality.(T)ually, an undergraduate student has to earn 120 credits to receive a degree.(T)6.Yale university is the second eldest institution of higher learning in the United States.(F)7.It is The New York Times that first uncovered the Watergate Scandal in 1972 through the efforts of two reporters.(F)8.Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in November.(F)选择题Chapter 81.central, east, west2.483.Alaska4.the Mississippi River5.in New England6.California7.Europe8.western European, Protestant and middle-classChapter 91.Jamestown, Virginia2. French and British3.the people of the 13 colonies4. the Second Continental Congress5. Emancipation Proclamation6.Neutrality7. Roosevelt8. Eisenhower, Kennedy and JohnsonChapter 101.17892. tries to give3. guarantees citizens of4. six, two5.the Secretary of State6.making laws7. nine8.electors elected by the votersChapter 111.ore2. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economy3. diplomatic authority4.Alexander Hamilton5.Refrigerator6.Unemployment Pension7.Agribusinesses maintain a8.ServicesChapter 121.elementary2.politics and business education3.Harvard University4.research institutions5. working for communities6. The New York Times7.(PBS)8.July 4th简答题(1)Chapter 8 geography and people1. How is the American population distributed?The distribution of the American population is rather uneven the most densely populated region is the northeastern part of the country. The great plains have a comparatively small population .the south also has a population of almost 57.5million. the west is not densely populated ,except for some metropolita n centers like los Angeles and san Francisco . it has about 20% of the nation’s population.2.Why was the immigration act of 1942 instituted ?The new immigrants in the united states , being poor and accustomed to poverty , were willing to work for very low wages .this made other workers afraid that the immigrants wouldls and take jobs away from them . this opposition led to the immigration act of 1942.Chapter 9 history1. Why did American change its policy and enter world war II?Because of the formation of the axis , the American government feared that the axis countries were wini ng the war and it might threaten America’s security and interests . it began to provide war equipment to the foreign nations resisting the aggression of the axis power . the Japanese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for America’s entrance into the war.2. What were Nixon’s well-known contributions during his presidency?a)brought the Vietnam war to a close ;b)reestablishing U.S. relations with china ;c) negotiating the firststrategic arms limitation treaty with the former soviet union .3. What were the contents of Reagan’s economic program?Reagan’s economic program called for reductions in income taxes and business taxes in order to enco urage investment , and it also requested that many government regulations be eliminated so as to redu ce the federal government’s role in the day-to-day operation of business.Chapter 10 government1. What are the two characteristics of the U.S. constitution?One is “checks and balances”, the other is that the power of the central government and the powers of state governments are specified.2. What are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively?A senator must be over 30 years old , a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident in the state w hich they represent . a representative should be at least 25 years old and a U.S. citizen for no less than s even years.3. What are the major powers of the supreme court?a)to interpret laws b)to hear appeals from any federal court cases; c)to hear appeals from state court cas es that involve the constitution or national laws ; d)may declare a law unconstitutional e) may declare a presidential act unconstitutional.4. What is the difference between the democrats and the republicans in terms of political opinions ?The democrats want the government to play an important role in the economy and emphasize full empl oyment as a matter of national concern they favor civil rights laws , a strong social security system whi ch gives enterprises a greater freedom and demand that the government control inflation. They stress t he need for law and order, and oppose complete government social programs and free choice of aborti on they also favor a strong military posture and assertive stand in international relations.Chapter 11 economy1. What industry developments took place during the colonial period of America?During the colonial period ,the secondary industries developed as the colonies grew . a variety of specia lized sawmills and gristmills appeared. Colonists established shipyards to build fishing fleets and trading vessels . they also built small iron forges . by the 18th century , regional patterns of development in Am erica had become clear.2. How did the civil war affect the American economy?After the civil war , the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable . northern industr ies , which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war ,surged ahead.3. Why does America try to reduce trade barriers?Because the united states has increasingly realized that open bilateral trade will not only advance its ow n economic interests, but also enhance domestic stability and its peaceful relationship with other nation s.Chapter 12 education , media and holidays1. How does an American university choose its applicants?a)their high school records; b) recommendations from their high school teachers; c) the impression they make during interviews at the university d) their scores on the SAT.2. What functions do American higher education institutions perform?Higher education institutions in the united states have three functions: teaching , research and public se rvice , and each has its own emphasis with regard to its function .3. What similarities do four famous university share?They all have a long history , they all have an excellent faculty , a large number of students and have ma de extensive academic achievements. Some of their graduates are very successful or influential in someareas such as politics, arts and business.4. What are the origins of thanksgiving day?Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the new world , in 1620,the mayf lower arrived and brought about 150 pilgrims. Life at the beginning was very hard and there was not en ough food , so many of them died. During the following summer the native America helped them and t hen they had a bountiful harvest. So they held a big celebration to thank god and the native Americans.简答题(2)Chapter 81.Why is the United St ates regarded as a”melting pot” and a ”salad bowl” ?The United States is not merely a nation,but a nation of nations.The immigrants came in waves,including the Europeans,the Africans and the Asians.Therefore,America is described as a"melting pot"where various racial and ethnic groups are assimilate into American culture.Recently,America has been called a"salad bowl"in that people of difference races and ethnic groups mix harmoniously,but at the same time keep their distinct culture and customs.2.What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?The best possible way to help assimilation in a multicultural society is to be open and tolerant toward di fferent cultures.People from different racial and ethnic backgrounds should respect each other.Society s hould create opportunities to help immigrants become assimilated.At the same time the immigrants sh ould keep their own language,customs and religion,contributing to the diversity of a multicultural societ y.Chapter 91.What was the cause of the American Civil War?The Southern planters of America needed a large number of black African slaves to manage their planta tions and they regarded the slaves as their property.In the North,with the development of industry,there was a growing demand for free labor.What’s more,the Northerners demanded a law to protect tariffs and asked the government to finance the building of railways and roads.But the Southerners were again st it and advocated free trade so as to purchase cheaper goods from foreign countries.The accumulating conflicts led to the division of the North and the South and finally the American Civil War.2.What made the United States a powerful country by the end of World War II?During the two World Wars,America remained neutral in the early stage.However, Americans continued their profitable trade with the warring countries.Therefore,they not only retained their military forces,but also accumulated great wealth.When America entered the wars,it was almost at the end of the wars.By sharing the fruit of victory with other allies, America greatly strengthened its power and became a pow erful country by the end of World War II.Chapter 101.How is the American President voted into office? What are your ideas about the American electio n?Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for presidency.T o win a presidential election,a candidate has to spend millions of dollars,travel all over the country to make spe eches and debate on television with the rival.The general election is technically divided into two stages. During the first stage,presidential electors for each state will be chosen.In the second stage the electors meet and vote a President.Since the second stage is only a kind of formality,everyone knows who will b e the next President an soon as the first stage is over.I think the candidates spend too much money on the electoral campaigns.And, the election cannot solv e the social and economic problems of the U.S. as some candidates do not keep their word after they b ecome President.2.What was President Eisenhowers foreign policy and what were the consequences ?President Eisenhower made vigorous efforts to wage the Cold War.He placed new emphasis on developing nuclear strength to prevent the outbreak of war.He also frequently authorized the CIA to undertake secret interventions to overthrow unfriendly governments or protect reliable anti-communist leaders whose power was threatened.The CIA helped topple the governments of Iran and Guatemala,but it suffered an embarrassing failure in Indonesia.In addition,Eisenhower used U.S.power and prestige to help create a non-communist government in South Vietnam,which brought disastrous long-term consequences to the United States.Chapter 111.How did the U.S c onstitution lay the groundwork for American’s economic development ?The U.S.Constitution,as an economic charter,established that the entire nation was a unified or "common"market.There were no tariffs or taxes on interstate commerce.It provided that the federal government could regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states,establish uniform bankruptcy laws,create money and regulate its value,fix standards of weights and measures,establish post office and roads,and fix rules governing patents and copyrights.The last-mentioned clause was an early recognition of the importance of "intellectual property",a matter that began assuming great importance in trade negotiations since the late 20th century.2.Cite examples to illustrate the role of government intervention in America's economic development.The government has always played an active and important role in America’s economic development.I n the early 1930s,thr United States suffered the worst economic depression in American history.Presiden t Roosevelt introduced the New Deal to tackle the financial crisis.Besides,he set up the New York State E mergency Relief Commission to help those in desperate need and tried to relieve the serious problems of the jobless.At the end of 1970s, the American economy again suffered a recession.The Reagan admini stration combated inflation by controlling government spending deficit,cutting taxes and raising interes t rates.Both policies mentioned above helped to set the country’s economic development on its right course,In all,the intervention of the government has ensured that economic opportunities are fair and a ccessible to the people.It has prevented flagrant abuses of the system,dampened the effects of inflation and stimulated economic growth.Chapter 121.What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?The first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much education as possible .The sec ond ideal is that of ptoducing a society that is totally literate and of local control . The third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand wh at is already known .2.How does America carry out multicultural education?American schools routinely teach the experiences and values of many ethnic cultures.Current textbooks incorporate a variety of ethnic individuals who have achieved success.Struggle for equality are vividly depicted,and past racism is bluntly acknowledged.Cultural pluralism is now generally recognized as the organizing principle of education.Schools at all levels offer students opportunities to learn about different cultures.。

最新《英美概况》谢福之-课后简答题及部分重点答案资料

最新《英美概况》谢福之-课后简答题及部分重点答案资料

《英美概况》谢福之课后简答题及答案Chapter 1 geography people and language1.what is the full name of the U.K?A: the full name is the united kingdom of great Britain and northern Ireland.2.Why do tourists from all over the world like to go to Scotland?A: because they like to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery, to drink the scotch whisky and to see the Scotsmen wearing kilts and playing bagpipes.3.How many periods can the development of the English language be divided into and whatare they?A:the development of English language be divided into three period :old English , middle English ,modern English .4.Why did English become more important after the Black Death?A: the laboring and merchant classes grew in economic and social important after the Black Death. So English also grew in importance compared to French .Chapter 2 History1.What are the two components of the British parliament?A: they are the House of Commons and the House of Lords.2.What were some of Queen Victoria’s major achievements?A:the Queen Victoria’s major achievements in almost every aspect : she promoted further industrial revolution, the building of railways and the growing of trade and commerce. By the end of her reign , British had developed to an empire including a quarter of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world’s landmass.3.What were the two camps in Europe in world war I?A: The central powers which included Germany ,Austria-Hungary , the ottoman empire and Bulgaria and allied powers which were mainly comprised of France , the Russian empire ,and British empire , Italy and the united states.5.Why did Britain cooperate closely with the united states after world war II?A: because they were allied during the war and share the same worries about the former soviet union.Chapter 3 government and the commonwealth1.What the three functions of the house of commons?A: the three functions are : to draft laws, to scrutinize, criticize and restrain the activities of the government policy.2.Why is the Conservative party sometimes called the “Right”?A: because the conservative party is supported by landowners and businessmen, who are often from the middle and upper-middle class.3.What kind of public image dose liberal democrats have in Britain?A:the liberal democrats is perceived as “middle” between the conservation and the labor party . it is comparatively flexible and pragmatic in its balance of the individual and the social . it emphasizes the need for a change in Britain’s constitutional arrangements to make the government more democratic and accountable.4.Why are independent candidates unlikely to win in the general election ?A; Because even if they were elected, they would be powerless in parliament. Therefore , it isnot possible for many people to vote for independent candidates.Chapter 4 economy1.What was the negative aspect of Thatcher’s reform in the early 1980s?A: its negative aspect was a rapid increase in unemployment . in 1982,the unemployment rate reached the level of the great depression years, with three million people out of work.2.What are the characteristics of Britain’s agriculture?A:britain’s agriculture is characterized by a small portion of the population engaged in agriculture activities with a high degree of mechanization. Although it employs a mere 1% of the country’s labor force , it meets around 60% of the national demands.3.What happened to Britain’s beef industry in the mid-1990s?A: Britain’s beef industry was hit badly by BSE, resulting in a ban on beef exports in 1996.4.What are some of the popular tourist attractions in Britain?The popular tourist attractions in England include : The Dorset and the East Devon Coast, the Lake District, Stonehenge , Windsor Castle, University towns of Oxford and Cambridge, Tower of London ,St.Paul’s cathedral and so on .Chapter 5 education ,media and holidays1.What used to be the major functions of grammar schools and vocational schools in Britain?The major functions of grammar schools were to train the most academically capable students and prepare them for university , whereas the major functions of vocational schools were to help less successful students to learn a trade.2.What kind of subjects do Britain comprehensive schools provide?Britain comprehensive schools provide a general education, offering both academic subjects like literature and science, and practical subjects like cooking and carpentry.3.In what ways do British universities enjoy complete academic freedom?British universities enjoy complete academic freedom because they can appoint their own staff, decide which students to admit, provide their own courses and award their own degrees.4.How do the students in the open university receive their education?The students follow university courses through textbooks, TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence ,video, and a network of study centers.5.What role dose the media play in British leisure culture?The media play an essential role in British leisure culture since it helps to shape the public’s opinion, determine people’s moral and political orientation and consolidate or undermine the rule or a government.Chapter 6 literature1.What are the three categories of Shakespeare’s play and their representatives?Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories: comedy, tragedy and historical play. The representatives of his comedies include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It and Twelfth Night. His major historical plays include Richard Ⅲ,HenryⅣand Cleopatra . His great tragedies are represented by Hamlet, Othello, King Lear , Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.2.What is critical Realism?critical Realism is a literary school which flourished in the 40s and early 50s of the 19th century .the critical realists described the chief traits of the society and criticized the capitalist system from a democratic viewpoint . the greatest English critical realist wasCharles Dickens .3.What are the two new literary trends prevailing at the end of 19th century?The new literary trends that prevailed at the end of 19th century are neo-romanticism and aestheticism. Those who belong to neo-romanticism laid emphasis on the invention of exciting adventures and fascinating stories, and those of aestheticism believed in “art for art’s sake”.4.What is stream of consciousness?stream of consciousness is the writing technique which puts the unorganized flow of thought on page . writers who adopt this technique give precedence to the depiction of the characters’mental and emotional reactions to external events, rather than the events themselves. Chapter 7 society and cultureUSAChapter 8 geography and people1.How is the American population distributed?The distribution of the American population is rather uneven . the most densely populated region is the northeastern part of the country. The great plains have a comparatively small population . the south also has a population of almost 57.5million. the west is not densely populated ,except for some metropolitan centers like los Angeles and san Francisco . it has about 20% of the nation’s population.2.How is the life of the native Americans today ?About one third of all native Americans now live on reservations and the others live in cities.Poverty and unemployment are the major problems for them , especially on the reservations .3.Why was the immigration act of 1942 instituted ?The new immigrants in the united states , being poor and accustomed to poverty , were willing to work for very low wages .this made other workers afraid that the immigrants would lower wage levels and take jobs away from them . this opposition led to the immigration act of 1942.Chapter 9 history1.Why did American change its policy and enter world war II?Because of the formation of the axis , the American government feared that the axis countries were wining the war and it might threaten America’s security and interests . it began to provide war equipment to the foreign nations resisting the aggression of the axis power . the Japanese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for America’s entrance into the war.2.What were Nixon’s well-known contributions during his presidency?a)brought the Vietnam war to a close ;b)reestablishing U.S. relations with china ;c)negotiating the first strategic arms limitation treaty with the former soviet union .3.What were the contents of Reagan’s economic program?Reaga n’s economic program called for reductions in income taxes and business taxes in order to encourage investment , and it also requested that many government regulations be eliminated so as to reduce the federal government’s role in the day-to-day operation of business.Chapter 10 government1.What are the two characteristics of the U.S. constitution?One is “checks and balances”, the other is that the power of the central government and thepowers of state governments are specified.2.What are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively?A senator must be over 30 years old , a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident inthe state which they represent . a representative should be at least 25 years old and a U.S.citizen for no less than seven years.3.What are the major powers of the supreme court?a)to interpret laws ;b)to hear appeals from any federal court cases; c)to hear appeals from statecourt cases that involve the constitution or national laws ; d)may declare a law unconstitutional ; e) may declare a presidential act unconstitutional.4.What is the difference between the democrats and the republicans in terms of politicalopinions?The democrats want the government to play an important role in the economy and emphasize full employment as a matter of national concern . they favor civil rights laws , a strong social security system which gives enterprises a greater freedom and demand that the government control inflation. They stress the need for law and order, and oppose complete government social programs and free choice of abortion . they also favor a strong military posture and assertive stand in international relations.5.What is the content of president Wilson’s fourteen points?president Wilson’s fourteen points include: abandonment of secret international agreements;freedom of the sea; free trade between nations ; reduction of armaments ; adjustment of colonial claims in the interests of the inhabitants affected; self-rule for subjugated European nationalities ; and the establishment of an association of nations which guarantees the political independence and territorial integrity of all nations.Chapter 11 economy1.What industry developments took place during the colonial period of America?During the colonial period ,the secondary industries developed as the colonies grew . a variety of specialized sawmills and gristmills appeared. Colonists established shipyards to build fishing fleets and trading vessels . they also built small iron forges . by the 18th century , regional patterns of development in America had become clear.2.How did the civil war affect the American economy?After the civil war , the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable .northern industries , which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war ,surged ahead.3.Why does America try to reduce trade barriers?Because the united states has increasingly realized that open bilateral trade will not only advance its own economic interests, but also enhance domestic stability and its peaceful relationship with other nations.Chapter 12 education , media and holidays1.How does an American university choose its applicants?a)their high school records; b) recommendations from their high school teachers; c) the impression they make during interviews at the university ; d) their scores on the SAT.2.What functions do American higher education institutions perform?Higher education institutions in the united states have three functions: teaching , research and public service , and each has its own emphasis with regard to its function .3.What similarities do four famous university share?They all have a long history , they all have an excellent faculty , a large number of students and have made extensive academic achievements. Some of their graduates are very successful or influential in some areas such as politics, arts and business.4.What are the origins of thanksgiving day?Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the new world , in 1620,the mayflower arrived and brought about 150 pilgrims. Life at the beginning was very hard and there was not enough food , so many of them died. During the following summer the native America helped them and then they had a bountiful harvest. So they held a big celebration to thank god and the native Americans.Chapter 13 literature1.What is the essence of American Puritanism?American Puritanism stress predestination , original sin, total depravity, and limited atonement or the salvation of a selected few who would receive God’s grace.2.What themes are reflected in Theodore Dreiser’s works?Theodore Dreiser’s novels deal with everyday life, often its sordid side. Dreiser found that living in such a materialistic society, the human individual is obsessed with an endless and meaningless search for satisfaction of their desires . he embraced social Darwinism and advocated the idea of “the survival of the fittest”.3.What is the lost Generation?The lost Generation refer to the young American writers caught up in the world war I and cut off values yet unable to come to terms with the new era when civilization has gone mad .they produced works of disillusionment. Two of the most representative writers of the lost generation are Ernest Hemingway and F.Scott Fitzgerald.4.What is the Beat Movement?The Beat Movement began in the middle of the 1950s. the word “beat”suggests a non-conformist , rebellious attitude toward conventional values concerning sex. Religion and the America way of life , an attitude which results from the feeling of depression and exhaustion and the need to escape into an unconventional, communal mode of life. The representatives are Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac.CanadaChapter 14 geography and history1.考试重点英国:1 、the rise and fall of the British empire.In 1583, the British empire built the first overseas colony to Newfoundland, marked the beginning of the British empire. By 1837, Britain had long been an empire which included the colonies in Canada, Australia, New Zea land, India and many small states in the west indies. By the end of 19th century, the British empire include a quarter of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world’s landmass. During the mid-19th century, the British government consolidated the existing colonies by bringing them under the direct control of the government. Before world war I, Britain had the largest colonial empire in the world. However , Britain suffered great loss to its manpower in the two world wars and exhausted its reserves of gold, dollars and overseas investment. Most of the Britain’s colonies gained independence since the 1940s, which inevitably led to the fall of the Empire.2.The major reasons of the Britain’s relative economic decline:Britain’s economic experienced a relative decline in the postwar period for several reasons:(1)Britain suffered great losses in the two world wars and had gone heavily into debts to finance the war.(2)the era of the British Empire was over. India and other British colonies, which provided raw material and large market for British goods, gained their independence.(3)Britain was forced to maintain an expensive military presence in many overseas locations until the end of 1960s. (4)Britain had to make substantial financial contributions to NATO and UN security Council.(5)Britain failed to invest in industry after world war II whereas its competitors like Germany and Japan caught up with Britain by investing in the most modern equipment and means of production.3. What are the three categories of Shakespeare’s play and their representatives?Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories: comedy, tragedy and historical play. The representatives of his comedies include A Midsummer Night’s Dream(仲夏夜之梦), The Merchant of Venice(威尼斯商人), As You Like It (皆大欢喜)and Twelfth Night(第十二夜). His major historical plays include Richard Ⅲ(理查三世),HenryⅣ(亨利四世)and Cleopatra(埃及艳后) . His great tragedies are represented by Hamlet(哈姆雷特), Othello(奥赛罗), King Lear(李尔王), Macbeth(麦克白)and Romeo and Juliet(罗密欧与朱丽叶).4.The industrial Revolution took root in Britain’s reasons:(1) the Britain had a huge market(2)from the colonies in America and India, England acquired enormous wealth with which to develop its industries.(3) the enclosure movement deprived many small landowners of their property(4)England experienced rapid economic development in the 18th century.美国1.Why did American change its policy and enter world war II?Because of the formation of the axis , the American government feared that the axis countrieswere wining the war and it might threaten America’s security and interests . it began to provide war equipment to the foreign nations resisting the aggression of the axis power . the Japanese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for America’s entrance into the war.2. What are the ideals that guide the American education system?The first ideal is that as many as possible should receive as much education as possible. The second ideal is that producing a society that is totally literate and of local control. Education is governed by the state and local government, not by the national government. The third ideal is that the scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known. Teach the children how to learn and help them reach their maximum potential.3. What are the origins of thanksgiving day?Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the new world , in 1620,the mayflower arrived and brought about 150 pilgrims. Life at the beginning was very hard and there was not enough food , so many of them died. During the following summer the native America helped them and then they had a bountiful harvest. So they held a big celebration to thank god and the native Americans.加拿大1.The responsibilities of the Governor General : Including summon the House of Commons and the Senate, giving Royal Assent to all federal laws passed by the House, opening and ending sessions of Parliament before election.。

英美国家概况答案

英美国家概况答案

英美国家概况答案【篇一:英语国家概况-谢福之-课后答案-简答题(美国部分)】er 81. how is the american population distributed?the distribution of the american population is rather uneven the most densely populated region is the northeastern part of the country. the great plains have a comparatively small population .the south also has a population of almost57.5million. the west is not densely populated ,except for some metropolitan centers like los angeles and san francisco . it has about 20% of the nation’s population.2. why was the immigration act of 1942 instituted ?the new immigrants in the united states , being poor and accustomed to poverty , were willing to work for very low wages .this made other workers afraid that the immigrants would ls and take jobs away from them . this opposition led to the immigration act of 1942.chapter 91. why did american change its policy and enter world war ii? because of the formation of the axis , the american government feared that the axis countries were wining the war and it might threaten america’s security and interests . it began to provide war equipment to the foreign nations resisting the aggression of the axis power . the japanese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for america’s entrance into the war.2. what were nixon’s well-known contributions during his presidency?a) brought the vietnam war to a closeb)reestablishing u.s. relations with chinac) negotiating the firststrategic arms limitation treaty with the former soviet union .3. what were the contents of reagan’s economic program? reagan’s economic program called for reductions in income taxes and business taxes in order to encourage investment , and it also requested that many government regulations beeliminated so as to reduce the federal government’s role in the day-to-day operation of business.chapter 101. what are the two characteristics of the u.s. constitution? one is “checks and balances”, the other is that the power of the central government and the powers of state governments are specified.2. what are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively?a senator must be over 30 years old , a u.s. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident in the state which they represent . a representative should be at least 25 years old and a u.s. citizen for no less than seven years.3. what are the major powers of the supreme court?a) to interpret lawsb) to hear appeals from any federal court cases;c) to hear appeals from state court cases that involve the constitution or national lawsd) may declare a law unconstitutionale) may declare a presidential act unconstitutional.4. what is the difference between the democrats and the republicans in terms of political opinions?the democrats want the government to play an important role in the economy and emphasize full employment as a matter of national concern they favor civil rights laws , a strong social security system which gives enterprises a greater freedom and demand that the government control inflation. they stress the need for law and order, and oppose complete government social programs and free choice of abortion they also favor a strong military posture and assertive stand in international relations.chapter 111. what industry developments took place during the colonial period of america?during the colonial period ,the secondary industries developed as the colonies grew . a variety of specialized sawmills and gristmills appeared. colonists established shipyards to build fishing fleets and trading vessels . they alsobuilt small iron forges . by the 18th century , regional patterns of development in america had become clear.2. how did the civil war affect the american economy?after the civil war , the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable . northern industries , which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war ,surged ahead.3. why does america try to reduce trade barriers?because the united states has increasingly realized that open bilateral trade will not only advance its own economic interests, but also enhance domestic stability and its peaceful relationship with other nations.chapter 121. how does an american university choose its applicants?a)their high school records;b) recommendations from their high school teachers;c) the impression they make during interviews at the university;d) their scores on the sat.2. what functions do american higher education institutions perform?higher education institutions in the united states have three functions: teaching , research and public service , and each has its own emphasis with regard to its function .3. what similarities do four famous university share?they all have a long history , they all have an excellent faculty , a large number of students and have made extensive academic achievements. some of their graduates are very successful or influential in some areas such as politics, arts and business.4. what are the origins of thanksgiving day?thanksgiving is associated with the time when europeans first came to the new world , in 1620,the mayflower arrived and brought about 150 pilgrims. life at the beginning was very hard and there was not enough food , so many of them died. during the following summer the native america helped them and then they had a bountiful harvest. so they held a big celebration to thank god and the native americans.第四大题chapter 81.why is the united states regarded as a”melting pot” anda ”salad bowl” ?the united states is not merely a nation,but a nation of nations.the immigrants came in waves,including the europeans,the africans and the asians.therefore,america is described as amelting potwhere various racial and ethnic groups are assimilate into american culture.recently,america has been called asalad bowlin that people of difference races and ethnic groups mix harmoniously,but at the same time keep their distinct culture and customs.2. what do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?the best possible way to help assimilation in a multicultural society is to be open and tolerant toward differentcultures.people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds should respect each other.society should create opportunities to help immigrants become assimilated.at the same time the immigrants should keep their own language,customs and religion,contributing to the diversity of a multicultural society. chapter 91. what was the cause of the american civil war?the southern planters of america needed a large number of black african slaves to manage their plantations and they regarded the slaves as their property.in the north,with the development of industry,there was a growing demand for free labor.what’s more,t he northerners demanded a law to protect tariffs and asked the government to finance the building of railways and roads.but the southerners were against it and advocated free trade so as to purchase cheaper goods from foreign countries.the accumulating conflicts led to the division of the north and the south and finally the american civil war.2. what made the united states a powerful country by the end of world war ii?during the two world wars,america remained neutral in the early stage.however, americans continued their profitable trade with the warring countries.therefore,they not only retained their military forces,but also accumulated great wealth.when america entered the wars,it was almost at the end of the wars.by sharing the fruit of victory with other allies,america greatly strengthened its power and became a powerful country by the end of world war ii.chapter 101. how is the american president voted into office? what are your ideas about the american election?each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for presidency.to win a presidential election,a candidate has to spend millions of dollars,travel all over the country to make speeches and debate on television with the rival.the general election is technically divided into two stages.during the first stage,presidential electors for each state will be chosen.in the second stage the electors meet and vote a president.since the second stage is only a kind offormality,everyone knows who will be the next president an soon as the first stage is over.i think the candidates spend too much money on the electoral campaigns.and, the election cannot solve the social and economic problems of the u.s. as some candidates do not keep their word after they become president.2. what was president eisenhowers foreign policy and what were the consequences ?president eisenhower made vigorous efforts to wage the cold war.he placed new emphasis on developing nuclear strength to prevent the outbreak of war.he also frequently authorized the cia to undertake secret interventions to overthrow unfriendly governments or protect reliable anti-communist leaders whose power was threatened.the cia helped topple the governments of iran and guatemala,but it suffered an embarrassing failure in indonesia.in addition,eisenhower used u.s.power and prestige to help create a non-communist government in south vietnam,which brought disastrous long-term consequences to the united states.chapter 111. how did the u.s constitution lay the groundwork for american’s economic development ?the u.s.constitution,as an economic charter,established that the entire nation was a unified or commonmarket.there were no tariffs or taxes on interstate commerce.it provided that thefederal government could regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states,establish uniform bankruptcy laws,create money and regulate its value,fix standards of weights and measures,establish post office and roads,and fix rules governing patents and copyrights.the last-mentioned clause was an early recognition of the importance of intellectual property,a matter that began assuming great importance in trade negotiations since the late 20thcentury.2. cite examples to illustrate the role of government intervention in americas economic development.the government has always played an active and important role in america’s economic development.in the early 1930s,thr united states suffered the worst economic depression in american history.president roosevelt introduced the new deal to tackle the financial crisis.besides,he set up the new york state emergency relief commission to help those in desperate need and tried to relieve the serious problems of the jobless.at the end of 1970s, the american economy again suffered a recession.the reagan administration combated inflation by controlling government spending deficit,cutting taxes and raising interest rates.both policies mentioned above helped to set the country’s economic development on its right course,in all,the intervention of the government has ensured that economic opportunities are fair and accessible to the people.it has prevented flagrant abuses of the system,dampened the effects of inflation and stimulated economic growth.chapter 121. what are the ideals that guide the american educational system?the first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much education as possible .the second ideal is that of ptoducing a society that is totally literate and of local control . the third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known .2. how does america carry out multicultural education?american schools routinely teach the experiences and values of many ethnic cultures.current textbooks incorporate a variety of ethnic individuals who have achieved success.struggle forequality are vividly depicted,and past racism is bluntly acknowledged.cultural pluralism is now generally recognized as the organizing principle of education.schools at all levels offer students opportunities to learn about different cultures.【篇二:2016年春《英美国家概况》在线作业及答案】the us school systems, which of the following divisions is true?a.elementary school, grammar school.b.elementary school, junior high school.c.elementary school, secondary school.d.junior high school, senior high school. 您的答案:c题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.02.第2题to get a bachelor’s degree, an american undergraduatestudent is required to do the following except ____.a.attending lectures and complete assignmentsb.passing examinationsc.taking certain subjects such as history, language and philosophyd.earning a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college您的答案:c题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.03.第3题which of the following is not guaranteed in the bill of rights?a.the freedom of religion.b.the freedom of searching a person’s home by police.c.the freedom of speech and of the press.d.the right to own weapons if one wishes. 您的答案:b题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.04.第4题the reason why many american young people were involved in the social movements of the 1960s wasthat ____.a.they resented traditional white male values in us society.b.they love america so much.c.they thought they knew better than their teachers.d.they viewed the adult world with grave doubt. 您的答案:a题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.05.第5题which of the following institutions isresponsible for the making of the internet?a.the us military.b.the us entertainment industry.c.the us film industry.d.the us education sector.您的答案:a题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.06.第6题which of the following is not a power of the president?a.the president can veto any bill passed by congress.b.the president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.c.the president can make laws.d.the president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.您的答案:c题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.07.第7题if a student wants to go to university in britain, he will take the examination called ____.a.general certificate of education – advanced.b.general certificate of secondary education.c.the common entrance examination.d.general national vocational qualifications. 您的答案:a题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.08.第8题where are international tennis championships held in the uk?a.wembley.b.wimbledonc.london.d.edinburgh您的答案:b题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.09.第9题a free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because _____.a.it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the government.b.it informs people of current affairs in the world.c.it provides people with subjective reports.d.it publishes short pamphlets for parliament. 您的答案:b题目分数:2.0此题得分:0.010.第10题which city is the capital in scotland?a.cardiffb.edinburghc.glasgowd.manchester您的答案:b题目分数:2.0此题得分:2.011.第11题how many counties are there in northern ireland?a.26b.6c.32d.20您的答案:b题目分数:1.0此题得分:1.012.第12题when did scotland join the union by agreement of the english and scottish parliaments?a.in 1715b.in 1688c.in 1745d.in 1707您的答案:d题目分数:1.0此题得分:1.013.第13题what happened in 1215?a.it was the year of norman conquest in british history.b.forced by barons, king john signed the magna carta.c.hey iv granted the commons the power to review money grants.d.king egbert united england under his rule. 您的答案:b题目分数:1.0此题得分:1.014.第14题which of the following is not a true description of the queen’s role?a.the queen selects the prime minister and the cabinet.b.the queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the british state.c.the queen acts as a confidante to the primeminister.d.the queen is the temporal head of the church of england.您的答案:a题目分数:1.0此题得分:1.015.第15题which of the following sports was not invented in britain?a.football.b.tennis.c.basketballd.cricket.您的答案:c题目分数:1.0此题得分:1.016.第16题easter commemorates ____.a.the birth of jesus christ.b.the crucifixion of jesus christ.c.the coming of spring.d.the crucifixion and resurrection of jesus christ.您的答案:d题目分数:1.0此题得分:1.017.第17题in the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to ____.a.grammar schools.c.public schools.d.technical schools.您的答案:a题目分数:1.0此题得分:1.018.第18题which of the following description about the【篇三:英语国家概况英国--课后问答题[1]】ass=txt>chapter 1questions for thought:1. what was the british empire? what do you know about it? in what way is the ―empire‖ still felt in britainand in the international field? key points:3. a system of monarchy was observed still on today’s britai n, which went through the history. the queen is still the head of the commonwealth.4. the ―empire‖ still can be felt in the following ways:a. there are still close relationships between the uk and the fifty or more countries which used to be its former colonies, and which maintain links through a loose organization called the commonwealth of nations.b. it became one member of the european union since 1973.c. the effect also lies in the makeup of the british population itself. newly immigrants mainly came from the former colonies, specially from india and caribbean area.d. today the monarchrepresents the country in many occasions. e. class exists and lords and peers are obvious evident of the imperial past.2. why does the author say that it is not possible to sum up the british people with a few simple phrases? key points:reasons: 1. regional differences---england, scotland, wales, northern ireland 2. racial differences 3. class differences 4. cultural differences---highland vs lowland 5. religious differences---protestants vs catholics (main in northern ireland) 3. ―british history has been a history of invasion‖. please illustrate this point with the examples from the text.how did each of the invasions influence english culture? key points:4. what are some general characteristics of scotland? how did scotland become part of the union of greatbritain? key points:1. the celts originally lived on scotland, they kept their own culture and language—the gealic.2. around the ad 6th c, people from northern ireland invaded the south-west --- the lowland zone. they were called scots and gave the modern country of scotland its name.3. the scottish people have a strong sense of nationality and desire for cultural independence. they observed some old customs and tradition, like the highland tradition. today, bagpipe, and tartan are considered as the souvenir of the scottish history.4. the division between highland and lowland scotland remains a cultural divide today, in much the same way as north and south england see themselves as different from each other.5. scotland has a great tradition of innovation in the arts, philosophy and science.robert louis stevenson’s famous novel dr jekyll and mr hyde 《吉基尔医生与海德先生》shows that: scotland was superficially fully integrated into the uk, but concealed beneath this is a still-strong scottish identity. union with england in 17071. in 1603, queen elizabeth i of england died. james the 6th of scotland took the throne, called james the first of england; uniting the two thrones2. scotland maintained its separate political identity.3. in 1707, scotland joined the union by agreement of the english and scottish parliaments4. scotland sends 72 representatives to the london parliament.5. describe characteristics of wales and wales’ unification with great britain. characteristics:1.capital: cardiff, on the south coast2.rich coal deposits3.attract foreign investment from japan and u.s, etc. -- new industries to replace coal and steel4.smallest on the british mainland; close to central england; hilly and rugged5.retains a powerful sense of difference from england6.retains its own language; 19% population speaking gaelic unification with great britainacknowledge him as prince of wales by a military campaign, and unified wales as an independent nation. 2.1282, he was killed. the english king edward i named his son the prince of wales, trying to bring wales into the british nation.6. are there any differences between england, scotland and wales in terms of cultural tradition?chapter 2 northern ireland questions for thought:1. why is northern ireland so significant in the uk? what is the political problem there? keys:1. it is significant because of the political troubles there.2. the political troubleoriginal inhabitants were mainly descents of celts; they believed in catholics. the immigrants from scotland and north england in the 17th c, sent by the english king for the sake of better control over ireland, were mainly protestants. their arrival aroused local people’s hostility. they were pressured.in 1921 the ireland got independence while in northern ireland, the majority was protestant and loyalists to the british government, wanted to be separated from the rest parts of ireland.now in northern ireland, the minority—the catholics found it difficult for them to find job. the conflicts between protestants and catholics got increased.to protect the local catholics, the british soldiers stationed northern ireland in 1969, which later accelerated the conflicts between the local people and the british government.2. what are some of the factors in irish and english history that affect the situation in northern ireland today? keys:1. racial,2. religious3. immigration in 17th c.4. the british solders’ station in 1969chapter 3 the government of the united kingdom questions for thought:1. what are some of the characteristics of the british constitutional monarchy? how has the english monarchyevolved gradually to the present constitutional monarchy? 1. the oldest institution of government2. king egbert (埃格伯特国王): the ancestor of the present queen elizabeth ii. united england under his rule in 829.3. divine right of kings (君权神授)---the ancient doctrine held that the sovereign derived his authority from god, not from his subjects. this was used by the kings as an excuse for abusing power. and the dispute over the power of the king and the parliament led to the civil war.4. the civil war set the rights of the parliament. the monarch was kept but his power was limited. the constitution was set up to guarantee rights of people. monarch became a symbol of the country.2. how did the doctrine of the ―divine right of kings‖, according to the author, lead to the english civil war?what do you know about the causes of the english revolution in the 17th century?king james i believed the divine right of kings, so did his descent---charles i. charles i called his t parliament only when he needed to collect money.the civil war was caused by a dispute over the power of the king against parliament in the 17th c. therepublican ―roundheads‖, led by oliver cromwell, wanted to abolish the monarchy and to reassert the rights of parliament. in 1642, the royalists were defeated and king charles i was executed in 1649.the english civil war not only overthrew feudal in england but also shook the foundation of the feudal rule in europe. it is generally regarded as the beginning of modern world history. the civil war was in essence a capitalist revolution because capitalism paved its way of development after the war.3. what is the history of english parliament? what role did the parliament play in the civil war?in medieval times, a group of leading, wealthy barons who were summoned by the king several times a year to give the king some extra money. this was the great council. by the 13th c., representatives of counties, towns and cities were also included in order to raise more money. this was the beginning of what we know as parliament today.in the civil war, the parliament was opposite to the monarchy in their dispute over the power. the republican ―roundheads‖, led by oliver cromwell, wanted to abolish the monarchy and to reassert the rights of parliament.4. discuss the major characteristics and the main content of the british constitution.britain, like israel, has no written constitution. the foundations of the british state are laid out in statute law(成文法), which are laws passed by parliament; the common laws(普通法,判例法), which are laws established through common practice in the courts; and conventions(习惯法), which are rules and practices not existing legally, but regarded as vital to the workings of government.5. why the parliament is supreme in the british sate? what function does parliament have? what role does the queen and the prime minister play in british government?parliament is supreme in the british state because it alone had the power to change the terms of the constitution. there are no legal restraints upon parliament. it can make or change laws, functions: 1) passes laws2) provides the means of carrying on the work of government by voting for taxation3) scrutinize government policy, administration and expenditure and to debate the major issues of the day. the roles of the queen/king1.symbolize the tradition and unity of the british state2.legally head of the executive, (行政部)3.an integral part of the legislature(立法机关)4.head of the judiciary(司法部)2. set standards of good citizenship and family life3. a confidante(知己的女友) to the prime minister, offering valuable observations on the running of governmentrole of the prime ministerking george i was ―imported‖ from germany in 1714 and was not interested in politics, so he left the job of chairing cabinet meetings to one of his cabinet ministers, called the prime minister. later in 1832, elections replaced appointment. the party with the most supporters in the commons forms the government and the leader of that party becomes prime minister.today prime minister and his cabinet compose of the entity of the government.6. what kind of institution is the house of lords? what role does it play in british government?it’s one house of the parliament, but the power of making law and collecting taxes mainly resides on the house of commons. the house of lords consists of the lords spiritual(上议院的神职议员), who are the archbishops and most prominent bishops of the church of england; and the lords temporal(上议院的世俗议员), which refers to those lords who either have inherited the seat from their forefathers(called hereditary peers) or they have been appointed(by the sovereign, at the suggestion of the prime minister and were called life peers(终身贵族). the lords mainly represent themselves instead of the interests of the publicchapter 4 politics questions for thought:1. who can stand for election as an mp in the uk? why are small parties and independent candidates powerlessin the election campaign for the formation of a government?anyone who is eligible to vote can stand as an mp. it is necessary only to make a deposit of 500 pounds which is lost if the candidate does not receive at least 5% of the vote.because even they were to win the seat they would be powerless in parliament against the big parties’ representatives (p54, para1)2. what are three big parties in the uk? what are some of the similarities and dissimilarities between the threeparties?they are the labor party, the conservative party and the liberal democratic party.the labour party--- one of the 2 biggest parties in the uk. it is also the newest party, created by the trade union movement at。

英语国家概况谢福之课后答案简答题美国部分

英语国家概况谢福之课后答案简答题美国部分

英语国家概况-谢福之-课后答案-简答题(美国部分)第三大题Chapter 81.H ow is the American population dis tributed?The distribution of the Americanpopulation is rather uneven the most densely populated region isthe northeastern part of the cou ntry. The great plains have a com paratively small population .the so uth also has a population of almo st 57.5million. the west is not d ensely populated ,except for some metropolitan centers like los Angel es and san Francisco . it has ab out 20% of the nation’s populatio n.2.W hy was the immigration act of 19 42 instituted ?The new immigrants in the united states , being poor and accustomed to poverty , were willing to work for very low wages .this made other workers afraid that the immigrants would ls and take jobs away from them . this opp osition led to the immigration ac t of 1942.Chapter 91.W hy did American change its policyand enter world war II?Because of the formation of theaxis , the American government feared that the axis countries we re wining the war and it might threaten Ameri ca’s security and interests . it began to providewar equipment to the foreign na tions resisting the aggression of the axis power . the Japanese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for America’s e ntrance into the war.2.W hat were Nixon’s well-known contributions during his presidency?a) brought the Vietnam war to acloseb)reestablishing U.S. relations with chinac) negotiating the firststrategicarms limitation treaty with the f ormer soviet union .3.W hat were the contents of Reagan’s economic program?Reagan’s economic program called for reductions in income taxesand business taxes in order toencourage investment , and it also requested that many governme nt regulations be eliminated soas to reduce the federal governm ent’s role in the day-to-day op eration of business.Chapter 101.W hat are the two characteristics of the U.S. constitution?One is “checks and balances”, the other is that the power of the central government and the powe rs of state governments are specified.2.W hat are the qualifications for asenator and a representative resp ectively?A senator must be over 30 years old , a U.S. citizen for a t least nine years, and a reside nt in the state which they repre sent . a representative should be at least 25 years old and a U .S. citizen for no less than sev en years.3.W hat are the major powers of thesupreme court?a)t o interpret lawsb)to hear appeals from any federal court cases;c)t o hear appeals from state courtcases that involve the constitu tion or national lawsd)m ay declare a law unconstitutionale)may declare a presidential actunconstitutional.4.W hat is the difference between thedemocrats and the republicans interms of political opinions?The democrats want the government to play an important role in the economy and emphasize fullemployment as a matter of nati onal concern they favor civilrights laws , a strong social security system which gives enterprises a greater freedom and demand that the government control inflation. They stress the needfor law and order, and opposecomplete government social progr ams and free choice of abortionthey also favor a strong military posture and assertive stand in international relations.Chapter 111.W hat industry developments took pla ce during the colonial period of America?During the colonial period ,thesecondary industries developed a s the colonies grew . a variety of specialized sawmills and gri stmills appeared. Colonists establ ished shipyards to build fishing fleets and trading vessels . t hey also built small iron forges . by the 18th century , regio nal patterns of development in A merica had become clear.2.H ow did the civil war affect theAmerican economy?After the civil war , the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable . norther n industries , which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war ,surged ahead.3.W hy does America try to reduce tr ade barriers?Because the united states has in creasingly realized that open bilat eral trade will not only advance its own economic interests, but al so enhance domestic stability and its peaceful relationship with othe r nations.Chapter 121.H ow does an American university ch oose its applicants?a)their high school records;b) recommendations from their hi gh school teachers;c) the impression they make during interviews at the university;d) their scores on the SAT.2.W hat functions do American higher education institutions perform?Higher education institutions inthe united states have three fu nctions: teaching , research and public service , and each has it s own emphasis with regard to it s function .3.W hat similarities do four famous u niversity share?They all have a long history ,they all have an excellent facu lty , a large number of students and have made extensive academicachievements. Some of their grad uates are very successful or infl uential in some areas such as po litics, arts and business.4.W hat are the origins of thanksgiving day?Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first cam e to the new world , in 1620,th e mayflower arrived and brought a bout 150 pilgrims. Life at the b eginning was very hard and there was not enough food , so manyof them died. During the follow ing summer the native America hel ped them and then they had a bo untiful harvest. So they held a big celebration to thank god and the native Americans.第四大题Chapter 81.Why is the United States regarde d as a”melting pot”and a ”sal ad bowl”?The United States is not merelya nation,but a nation of nations.The immigrants came in waves,inc luding the Europeans,the Africans and the Asians.Therefore,America is described as a"melting pot"where various racial and ethnic groups are assimilate into American cu lture.Recently,America has been cal led a"salad bowl"in that people of difference races and ethnic groups mix harmoniously,but at the s ame time keep their distinct cult ure and customs.2.What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a mul ticultural society?The best possible way to help assimilation in a multicultural so ciety is to be open and tolerant toward different cultures.People from different racial and ethnic backgrounds should respect each ot her.Society should create opportuni ties to help immigrants become as similated.At the same time the im migrants should keep their own la nguage,customs and religion,contribu ting to the diversity of a multi cultural society.Chapter 91.W hat was the cause of the America n Civil War?The Southern planters of Americaneeded a large number of blackAfrican slaves to manage their plantations and they regarded the slaves as their property.In theNorth,with the development of industry,there was a growing demand for free labor.What’s more,the Northerners demanded a law to pro tect tariffs and asked the govern ment to finance the building of railways and roads.But the Souther ners were against it and advocated free trade so as to purchasecheaper goods from foreign countri es.The accumulating conflicts led to the division of the North and the South and finally the Ameri can Civil War.2.W hat made the United States a pow erful country by the end of World War II?During the two World Wars,America remained neutral in the earlystage.However, Americans continued their profitable trade with the w arring countries.Therefore,they not only retained their military forces,but also accumulated great wea lth.When America entered the wars, it was almost at the end of the wars.By sharing the fruit of vi ctory with other allies, America greatly strengthened its power a nd became a powerful country by the end of World War II.Chapter 101.H ow is the American President voted into office? What are your idea s about the American election?Each party holds its national c onvention every four years to cho ose a candidate for presidency.To win a presidential election,a ca ndidate has to spend millions of dollars,travel all over the coun try to make speeches and debate on television with the rival.The general election is technically di vided into two stages.During thefirst stage,presidential electors f or each state will be chosen.In the second stage the electors mee t and vote a President.Since the second stage is only a kind offormality,everyone knows who willbe the next President an soon as the first stage is over.I think the candidates spend too much money on the electoral cam paigns.And, the election cannot sol ve the social and economic problem s of the U.S. as some candidates do not keep their word after th ey become President.2.W hat was President Eisenhowers fore ign policy and what were the cons equences ?President Eisenhower made vigorou s efforts to wage the Cold War.He placed new emphasis on developing nuclear strength to prevent the outbreak of war.He also frequently authorized the CIA to underta ke secret interventions to overthr ow unfriendly governments or prote ct reliable anti-communist leaders whose power was threatened.The C IA helped topple the governments of Iran and Guatemala,but it suff ered an embarrassing failure in I ndonesia.In addition,Eisenhower used U.S.power and prestige to help create a non-communist government in South Vietnam,which brought dis astrous long-term consequences to the United States.Chapter 111.H ow did the U.S constitution lay the groundwork for American’s econ omic development ?The U.S.Constitution,as an econom ic charter,established that the entire nation was a unified or "co mmon"market.There were no tariffs or taxes on interstate commerce.It provided that the federal govern ment could regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the s tates,establish uniform bankruptcy laws,create money and regulate its value,fix standards of weights a nd measures,establish post office and roads,and fix rules governing patents and copyrights.The last-m entioned clause was an early reco gnition of the importance of "int ellectual property",a matter that began assuming great importance in trade negotiations since the late 20thcentury.2.C ite examples to illustrate the ro le of government intervention in A merica's economic development.The government has always playedan active and important role in America’s economic development.In the early 1930s,thr United State s suffered the worst economic dep ression in American history.Preside nt Roosevelt introduced the New D eal to tackle the financial crisi s.Besides,he set up the New York State Emergency Relief Commission to help those in desperate need and tried to relieve the seriou s problems of the jobless.At the end of 1970s, the American econ omy again suffered a recession.The Reagan administration combated in flation by controlling government spending deficit,cutting taxes and raising interest rates.Both polic ies mentioned above helped to set the country’s economic developme nt on its right course,In all,the intervention of the government has ensured that economic opportuni ties are fair and accessible to the people.It has prevented flagra nt abuses of the system,dampened the effects of inflation and stim ulated economic growth.Chapter 121.W hat are the ideals that guide the American educational system?The first ideal is that as man y people as possible should recei ve as much education as possible .The second ideal is that of p toducing a society that is totall y literate and of local control . The third ideal is that schola rs and students should work to d iscover new information or conceive new ways to understand what isalready known .2.H ow does America carry out multicultural education?American schools routinely teachthe experiences and values of m any ethnic cultures.Current textboo ks incorporate a variety of ethni c individuals who have achieved s uccess.Struggle for equality are v ividly depicted,and past racism is bluntly acknowledged.Cultural plur alism is now generally recognized as the organizing principle of education.Schools at all levels of fer students opportunities to lear n about different cultures.。

西电研究生英语国家概况(修订版)谢福之课后习题答案修改版教学文稿

西电研究生英语国家概况(修订版)谢福之课后习题答案修改版教学文稿

二单元选择
9. The D
attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.
A. Norman
B. Danish
C. Celtic
D. Germanic
10. By the late 7th century, D A. Celtic Christianity
一、判断题和选择题 一单元判断
1.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(F)
2.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(F) 3.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United
government.(T) 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)
B. break with Rome D. declare his supreme power over the
church
14. The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between B
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Chapter 8
1.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country's continental territor y.(F)
2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate,with some mild subtropical and tropica l zones.(T)
3.Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south,runs a well--known 50-centimeter rain fall line.(T)
4.New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States , and it is composed of five boro ughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens.(T)
5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyla nd are located here.(F)
6.During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to America.(T)
7.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were Asians.(T)
8.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for a higher standard of l iving.(T)
Chapter 9
1.America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus.(T)
2.The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were f ounded under the command of Thomas Jefferson.(F)
3.The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible na tion.(T)
4.Many American people approved of the Vietnam War.(F)
5.In 1990, American troops and the troops from allied nations launched Operation Desert Storm in orde r to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.(T)
6.According to the American administration, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible fo r the terrorist event on September11,2001.(F)
7.The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "axis of evil".(T)
8.On March 19,2003,American and United Nation's troops, supported by several other countries, began an invasion of Iraq.(F)
Chapter 10
1.Bill of Rights was written into the Constitution in 1787.(F)
2.The form of American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of po wers, and respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.(T)
3.The U.S. Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and it consists of two houses: th
e House o
f Commons and the House of Lords.(F)
4.The judicial branch of the federal government consists of a series of courts: the Supreme Court, the co urts of appeals and the district courts.(T)
5.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.(F)
6.American presidential campaign adheres to the "winner-take-all" practice.(T)
7.American foreign policy throughout the World War II was neutrality.(F)
8.American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and intervention.(T)
Chapter 11
1.America is the world's largest industrial nation.(T)
2.In the U.S. Constitution, the recognition of the importance of "intellectual property" could be identifie
d.(T)
3.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantation in the South mad
e more profits from selling their agriculture products.(F)
4.President Roosevelt's New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisis in the early 1930s.(
F)
5.The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American businesses.(F)
6.American agricultural exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the agricultural balance of trade.( T)
7.Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing industry.(T)
8.The world economy has little to do with the growth and decline of the American foreign trade.(F)
Chapter 12
cation is governed by state and local governments instead of the national government in America. (T)
2.All American children are offered 12 years of compulsory public education.(T)
3.After 12 years of schooling, American students receive a bachelor's degree at graduation.(F)
4.When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, locati on and academic quality.(T)。

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