英美文化知识竞赛试题范围答案
英美文化考试范围
英美文化考试范围（加强版）题型一、选择题55分二、填空题15分三、简答题20分（4问）四、问答题10分（2选1）具体范围一、选择题第1、3、5、10章课后选择题补充：Unit 11. The ancestors of the Welsh are ___A__.A. the CeltsB. the RomansC. the AnglesD. the Normans2. Which of the following is not one of the three Germanic tribes that came to be the basis of modern English race?AA. the Viking DanesB. the AnglesC. the SaxonsD. the Jutes3. The historical Arthur is believed by most historians as a _A__ warrior.A. Celtic B Anglo C Saxon D Norman4. For much of the Middle Ages, Britain was ruled by a(n) ___B___-speaking aristocracy.A. EnglishB. FrenchC. GermanD. GaelicUnit 21. One of the following took place during the Elizabethan age:BA. the making of the Magna CartaB. the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navyC. the rule of Alfred the GreatD. the defeat of King Harold by France2. In England, the monarch, D , declared that the Pope was no longer head of the Church of England.A. Bloody Mary C. King Henry VB. Queen Elizabeth I. D. King Henry VIII3. Three of the following were characteristics of the Elizabethan age. Which of the four is the exception? AA. Queen Elizabeth advocated the Divine Right and quarreled with Parliament.B. Protestantism gradually became the dominant faith.C. This was the age of literature when Shakespeare lived and when English literature blossomed.D. This was the age of adventure on the sea.4. Victorianism was characterized by the following except DA. It was in an age of imperialismB. It saw the great progress in sciences with Charles Darwin as a prominent figure.C. It was the age when the great progress was made in the field of communications.D. It was an age when the Battle of Hastings was won by the Duke of Wellington.Unit521. Which of the following states is called “the Old Colony State”? BA. PennsylvaniaB. MassachusettsC. DelawareD. Georgia22. The term “Father of Waters” is used to refer to _____C_____.A. the Amazon River C. the Mississippi RiverB. the Nile River D. the Hudson River23. Which of the following was not first grown by Native Americans? BA. potato C. pumpkinB. cabbage D. corn24. The first colony at Jamestown in Virginia survived because the colonists discovered a way to earn money. Which of the following was discovered by the Virginians? BA. shipping cotton to EuropeB. growing tobacco in VirginiaC. making a profit by fishingD. growing cotton25. Three of the following were the motives of the English Puritans who went to New England as immigrants. Which was the exception? AA. They believed that the Church of England was not Catholic enough.B. They believed that the Church of England was too Catholic in religious practices.C. They were persecuted in England.D. They wanted to established a colony based on their own religious ideals.26. Thanksgiving Day is originally celebrated by people for __D___.A. healthB. safetyC. freedomD. harvest27. __C___ was the only Founding Father to sign the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the Treaty of Paris.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Benjamin FranklinD. John Adams28. The following words of wisdom were given by Benjamin Franklin except __B___A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. All for one, one for all. ([法] Dumas pére大仲马)C. Time is money.D. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.29. George Washington served _B____ term(s) as US President.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four30. The author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin was ______C______.A. Thomas PaineB. Barbara SmithC. Harriet Beecher StoweD. Mark Twain判断会变为选择题型39. The first English colony was set in (Jamestown in Virginia).40. The (bald eagle) was chosen as the representative of the United States.41. Geographically the United States can be roughly divided into three parts— the western part, the southern part and New England. (X)42. The (Rocky Mountains) are the backbone of North America.45. Pilgrim Fathers settled at Plymouth in (1620).46. The purpose of the First Continental Congress was to (放宽高压政策)47. (Benjamin Franklin) was the first to celebrate the American Dream.50. The Bill of Rights ensured the （individual liberties）51. Mount Rushmore is famous for the faces of four American Presidents, who are G. Washington, T. Jefferson, A. Lincoln, and T. Roosevelt. （此处有改动，原版为F.Roosevelt，是错误的）52. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought on July 1 and 2, 1863 and is considered the turning point in the (Civil War.)二、填空题Unit15. Normans under William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating the Saxon king Harold at the Battle of ___ ____ Hastings ____ in 1066.6.The full name of the United Kingdom is _ The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ___.6. The two largest islands of the British Isles are _ England ___ and __ Ireland.__. (此处有改动)7. All the kings of the Middle Ages in Britain spoke __ French ___ as their mother tongue, and after the Hundred Years’ War, the __ English ____ langu age took its place.8. What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest? The significance of Norman Conquest lies in the following aspects: the foundation of aristocracy, the final unification of England, the great administrative process, and a link to France.Unit 25. The Origin of Species was written by _____ Charles Darwin _________.6. All English official documents bear the initials OHMS which stands for ____ On Her Majesty’s Service ______.7 In Britain, the executive power is in the hands of __cabinet________.8. ____ Queen Victoria _____ takes the credit of the longest reign in British history.9. In the “Grab for Africa” (Britain) got the lion’s share, which confirmed its supremacy.Unit 51. The nickname for the USA national flag is “_____ Old Glory ________________”.2. The state of _____ Virginia _____ was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I.3. As US national motto, “E Pluribus Unum” means ___ out of many, one ____________5. As pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Mark Twain means _Mark number two_________.6. The largest state in terms of area is __Alaska ________ and the largest state in terms of population is _California_________.7. The meaning of Mississippi is “_great waters_______”.8. Some _Puritans__________, called the Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship Mayflower and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.9. The writer O. Henry called ___Thanksgiving________ the one holiday that is purely American.10. The first shot in the American War of Independence was heard at the village of__Lexington_________ on April 19, 1775.11. In May, 1775, ___the second Continental Congress_________ met in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government.12. On June 14, 1776, the second Continental Congress officially appointed _George Washington____ as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.13. _Thomas Jefferson____ was instructed by the Committee of Five to write the Declaration ofIndependence.14. The Independence Day of the United States is on __July 4th___________.16. The famous “that this government of the people, by the people, for the people” was from _the Gettysburg Address_________17. The 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights granted the American people the right to keep and bear__arms________.三、简答题Unit18. What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest?The significance of Norman Conquest lies in the following aspects: the foundation of aristocracy, the final unification of England, the great administrative process, a link to France, a great influence of French on English.(此处有改动，原版共四点，现改为五点)Unit210. What were the main features of the Elizabethan age?The Elizabethan age is often remmembered by two things. The first is literature, especially the William Shakespeare’s play. The second is marine adventure and the Establishment of maritime hegemony(不好意思，这个没记全，是我自己结合着写的)11. Explain the atmosphere of Victorianism.Victorianism was an age of national development and national optimism. Tremendous social reform took place. The greatist one of all was made in the field of communications. Victorianism family life had the quality of stability and the victorians were extremely religious. It was also an age of imperialism.Unit 535. What is the significance of the Second Continental Congress?In May 1775, the second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government. It founded a Continental Army and Navy under the commond of George WashingtonOn June 11th, 1776, the second Continental Congress appointed a committee of five men to draft a Declaration of Independence,The young Thomas Jefferson was chosen by the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence, which the congress adopted on July 4th, 1776.37. What social problems did the American Civil War solve?The war resolved two fundamental questions that had divided the United States since 1776.It put an end to slavery, which was completely abolished by the 13th Amendment to the constitution in 1865.It also decided, once and for all, that American was not a collection of semi-independent states, but a single indivisible nation.四、问答题（2选1作答，不少于100字）1、美国枪支泛滥what do you think of the wide spread of gun in the US？2、君主立宪制新视野读写教程第三册Unit 1XI1. No matter how experienced a speaker you are, and how well you have prepared your speech, you will have difficulty making a speech at such a noisy reception.2. Just as all his sister’s friends cared about him, Jimmy cared about them.3. Car manufacturers stamp a vehicle identification number at several places on new cars to help track down stolen vehicles.4. If you dare tell on me when the teacher gets back I won’t say a word to you any more.5. Some elderly people prefer to live on their own while the great majority choose to live with their children.6. Here is something that needs to be reckoned with: how to get the necessary finances to establish the company.XII1. 每当有人帮了你，无论事情大小，无论他地位高低，你都应该对他说声“谢谢”。
英美文化答案解析
英美文化答案解析【篇一：英美文化答案解析】1、introduction to course1.1、western names1.2、what is culture1、cultureis the beliefs, ( ) and way-of-life of a community or society.a、traditionsb、habitsc、customsd、costumes 我的答案：c得分：33.3 分2、which one is not the keyaspect of chinese culture?( )a、chinese foodb、spring festivelc、chinese medicined、football 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分3、chineseculture is better than american culture.( )2、geography of the usa2.1、topography of the usa1、which is the largest statesby population?( )a、texasb、new yorkc、californiad、florida 我的答案：c 得分：33.3 分2、() and hawaii are seperated from american mainland.a、coloradob、indianac、alabamad、alaska 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分 3、 the two significant mountain ranges ofamerican are ( ) and appalachian mountains. a、rocky mountains b、andes mountains c、alps mountains d、atlas mountains 我的答案：a 得分：33.3 分2.2、three icons of america1、why is yellowstone national park important?( ) a、becauseit is the first national park in the world. b、because it is in america. c、because it is the biggest national park in america. d、because it is the first national park in america.我的答案：a 得分：33.3 分2、washington, jefferson, () and lincoln s faces are made onthe mount rushmore.( ) a、madison b、roosevelt c、kennedy d、adams我的答案：b 得分：33.3 分3、which country provided the statue of liberty to america?( )a、the united kingdomb、canadac、australiad、france 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分2.3、comparison of the usa and china (1)1、in 2013, the populationof china is about ( ) more than that of america.a、3 timesb、4 timesc、5 timesd、6 times 我的答案：b 得分：20.0 分2、which one is wrong, about thegeography of america and china?( )a、china has more railways than america.b、america has two neighbour countries, canada and mexico.c、both america and china s climates vary greatly.d、america s land is less than china s, but water in america is more than china. 我的答案：a得分：20.0 分3、which is notthe major environment issues of america?( )a、air pollutionb、water shortagec、loss of agricultural landd、desertification 我的答案：c 得分：20.0 分4、thetotal area of china is bigger than america.( )5、america spopulation growth rate is lower than china s.( )2.4、comparison of the usa and china (2)1、allthe countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), myanmar and liberia. a、the uk b、the usac、franced、japan 我的答案：b 得分：25.0 分2、in china,the life expectancy is ( ) years.a、70b、72c、75d、79 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分3、thefirst three ethnic groups in the usa are ( ).a、white, hispanic and blackb、white, black and hispanicc、white, black and asiand、white, asian and black 我的答案：a得分：25.0 分4、1kilogram is ( ) pounds.a、0.6b、1.7c、2.1d、2.2 我的答案：d 得分：25.0 分3、economy of the usa3.1、overview1、which countryis the second largest economy in the world?( )a、chinab、japanc、south koread、germany 我的答案：d 得分：0.0 分2、which one offollowing is not an american company?( )a、googleb、cocacolac、facebookd、airbus 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分3、percapita means a person.( )我的答案：√得分：33.3 分3.2、comparison of usa and china1、which one is right about thelabour force in america and china?( )3.3、agriculture in the usa1、(), missouri, iowa, oklahoma and california have the most farms in the usa.a、arizonab、marylandc、texasd、nevada4、in 2008, most ofamerican agriculture imports were from china.( )3.4、global financial crisis1、which one offollowing is wrong about the gfc recession? ( )a、banks stopped lending.b、companies cut jobs.c、stock market crashed.d、people got more job opportunity. 我的答案：d 得分：25.0 分 2、recession is ( ) of negative gdp growth. a、1 quarter b、2 quarters c、3 quarters d、4 quarters 我的答案：d得分：25.0 分 3、the gfc recession started in ( ). a、the usa b、the uk c、japan d、france 我的答案：a 得分：25.0 分 4、china was not affected much by the gfc recession.( ) 我的答案：√得分：25.0 分3.5、a hero and a villain1、berniemadoff s clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.a、10b、204、history of america4.1、discovery of the new world1、themain european power was spain, france, ( ) and great britain.4.2、british colonies1、thebritain founded ( ) colonies along the east coast in america.a、11b、12c、13d、14 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分2、thefirst fight between local people and british soldiers was at ( ).a、washington d.c.b、new yorkc、bostond、lexington and concord 我的答案：d 得分：25.0 分 3、john adams, roger sherman, robert livingston, thomas jefferson and ( ) wrote the declaration of independence. a、benjamin franklin b、abraham lincoln c、george washington d、paul revere 我的答案：a 得分：25.0 分 4、british people migrated to america with the ship called mayflower in 1620.( ) 我的答案：√得分：25.0 分4.3、american war of independence1、thewar of independence was between ( ).4.4、building the new nation1、therewere ( ) chief justice in the supreme court.a、 1b、3c、 8d、9 我的答案：a 得分：25.0 分2、alexanderhamilton was the first secretary of ( ) of america.4.5、a hero, traitor and genius1、which one is wrongabout benjamin franklin?( )a、he was also a doctor.b、he loved reading.c、he startedthe first public library in philadelphia. d、he was 81 when he went to the constitutional convention. 我的答案：a 得分：20.0分2、georgewashington declared ( )a、thanksgiving dayb、christmasc、halloweend、new year s day 我的答案：a 得分：20.0 分3、which one is right about georgewashington?( )5、benjamin franklin wasborn in a rich family and well educated.（）4.6、timeline of major events (1800-1899)1、thefirst railway was built in ( ).a、1827b、1828c、1829d、1830 我的答案：b 得分：33.3 分 2、the war with mexico was started in ( ). a、1846 b、1847 c、1848 d、1849 我的答案：a 得分：33.3 分 3、the first telephone line was built in 1877.( ) 我的答案：√得分：33.3 分4.7、territorial expansion1、americapurchased louisiana territory with ( ) million dollars from france.a、 2b、5c、10d、15 我的答案：d 得分：20.0 分 2、which one is wrong about hawaii?( ) a、it is in the atlantic ocean. b、there are 8 main islands. c、it is the 50th states of america. d、america took over hawaii government from the local king. 我的答案：a 得分：20.0 分 3、texas was the ( ) state of america. a、26th b、27th c、28th d、29th 我的答案：c 得分：20.0 分 4、the usa purchased florida from ( ). a、spain4.8、the american civil war1、which one offollowing is wrong about abraham lincoln?( )5、in the civilwar, the north lost more people than the south.( )我的答案：√得分：20.0 分4.9、america s economic development1、which one is wrongabout john d. rockefeller?( ).a、he established his first oil refinery when he was 24.b、at first, he worked as a bookkeeper.c、when he was 20, hestarted his own company. d、he donated all his money to the rockefeller foundation.我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分 2、which one is wrong aboutthomas edison?( ) a、he was educated in school. b、his firstjob is telegraph operator. c、he had many patents. d、he invented electric light bulb. 我的答案：a 得分：33.3 分 3、because the northern america is cold, james naismith invented basketball which is a good sport for winter.( ) 我的答案：√得分：33.3 分4.10、timeline of major events (1900-2014)1、thefirst long distance telephone was built in ( ).a、1915b、1916c、1917d、1918 我的答案：a 得分：33.3 分 2、in ( ), the first humans walked on the moon. a、1967 b、1968 c、1969 d、1970 我的答案：c 得分：33.3 分3、presidentnixon visited china in ( ).a、1971b、1972c、1973d、1974 我的答案：b 得分：33.3 分4.11、the panama canal1、thepanama canal was finally built by a ( ) consortium.a、franceb、italyc、britaind、america 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分 2、why did the french consortium gave up to build the canal?( )4.12、the great depression1、which one is wrongabout franklin delano roosevelt?( )4.13、the cold war1、why didthe cold war avoid direct conflict?( )a、because the second world war was just finished.5、because4.14、911 war on terror1、which one is wrongabout 9/11?( )5、political system of america 15.1、the american constitution1、which is notthe three basic principles of the consititution?( )a、republicb、federationc、rule of lawd、freedom 我的答案：c 得分：0.0 分 2、( ) was elected as the chairman of the constitutional convention. a、abraham lincoln b、george washington c、benjamin franklin d、alexander hamilton 我的答案：b 得分：25.0 分 3、the constituional convention was heldin philadelphia.( ) 我的答案：√得分：25.0 分4、theamerican consitituion is only 4 pages.( )我的答案：√得分：25.0 分5.2、a government of 3 branches1、thereare ( ) justices in the supreme court.a、 6b、7c、 8d、9 我的答案：d 得分：25.0 分 2、the legislative branch is to ( ). a、interpret laws b、execute laws c、change laws d、make laws 我的答案：d 得分：25.0 分 3、there are ( ) congressional districts in the house of representatives.a、200b、2315.3、characteristics of the constitution1、theamerican bill of rights was effective in ( ).a、1787b、1786c、1791d、1792 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分2、president obamais the ( ) president of america.6、political system of america 26.1、political parties1、thesymbol of the democratic party is ( ).a、eagleb、elephantc、donkeyd、horse4、themembership of the democratic party is hard.( )6.2、voting1、registeringto vote costs ( ).6.3、elections1、in (), barack obama was elected as the 44th president of the usa.a、2006b、2007c、2008d、2009 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分 2、the american president can be elected for ( ). a、many times4、in 2012presidential election, mitt romney is from republican party.( )我的答案：√得分：25.0 分7、religion in america7.1、what is religion1、which is notthe reason why people are religious?( )7.2、major religions1、thebiggest religion by followers is ( ).a、islamb、hinduismc、christianityd、buddhism 我的答案：c 得分：33.3 分 2、people follow hinduism are mainly from ( ).7.3、christianity1、about () of christians belong to catholics.a、45%b、50%c、55%d、60% 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分 2、the leader of catholic church is called ( ) a、priest b、pastor c、disciple d、pope 我的答案：d 得分：25.0 分 3、originally, the christians were called catholics.( ) 我的答案：√得分：25.0 分4、thereare no catholics in china.( )7.4、religion in america1、accordingto the 2008 aris, ( ) of american follow christianity.a、76%b、70%c、51%d、40% 我的答案：a 得分：25.0 分 2、according to aris, in 1990, 2001, 2008, the number of christian, catholic and ( ) decease. a、judaismb、islamc、protestantd、no religion 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分 3、which is not the key characteristics of religion in america?( ) a、seperation of church and state b、variety of belief c、concerned with morality d、helping everyone in the world 我的答案：d 得分：25which is not the reason why people are religious.0 分4、agnostic is 100%certain that there is no god.( )7.5、china1、why doesn t western scholarsthink confucianism is religion?( )8、way of life 18.1、way of life (1-1)1、thesuper bowl is usually held ( ).a、at the end of januaryb、in marchc、in may4、in 2013, theseattle seahawks was the best defensive team during the season.( )我的答案：√得分：25.0 分8.2、way of life (1-2)1、michaelphelps won ( ) olympic medals.8.3、way of life (1-3)1、themost popular pets in america is ( ).a、dogb、fishc、birdd、cat 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分 2、in america, about ( ) of household have at least one pet.a、60%b、65%c、70%d、75% 我的答案：b 得分：33.3 分 3、it s expensive to have a horse.( ) 我的答案：√得分：33.3 分8.4、way of life (1-4)1、why don tmany people in new york city want a car?( )a、because car is expensive in new york city.b、becausetraffic is bad in new york city. c、because there is no place to park cars in new york city. d、because the number of cars is limited by government. 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分 2、in 2013,the best seller in china was ( ). a、gm b、ford c、toyota d、volkswagen 我的答案：c 得分：0.0 分 3、which car companyhas the most market in america?( ) a、gm b、ford c、toyota d、honda 我的答案：b 得分：0.0 分 4、in america and australia, people prefer to big motorbikes.( ) 我的答案：√得分：25.0 分8.5、way of life (1-5)1、in american countries,( ) has the highest homicide rate.a、usab、brazilc、jamaicad、honduras 我的答案：a 得分：0.0 分 2、which is not the reason why american people like guns.( ) a、personal protection4、 overthe lasr few years, guns are becoming more and more popularin america.( )5、theviolent crime rate delines when the incarceration rate increases.( )我的答案：√得分：20.0 分9、way of life 29.1、way of life 2-11、68% ofthe 79 inventors with more than 300 utility paten families are from ( ).9.2、way of life 2-21、the9.3、way of life 2-31、which is rightabout american college?( )9.4、way of life 2-41、45is belong to ( ) at the stages in a person s life. a、young adult b、middle age c、mature d、senior 我的答案：b 得分：33.3 分 2、when is the independent day of america?( ) a、3rd june b、4th june c、3rd july d、4th july 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分 3、10%of people in america use left hand.( ) 我的答案：√得分：33.3 分9.5、way of life 2-51、whois the most powerful person according to the 2013 forbeslist?( )10、way of life 310.1、way of life 3-11、which is wrongabout american people?( )a、american people are patriotic.b、american people like totalk about politics and religion. c、american people are outspoken. d、american people respect time. 我的答案：b 得分：25.0 分 2、which one of following is polite in western culture?( )a、throwing paper on the groundb、smoking in restaurantc、spitting in the streetd、waiting bus in a queue 我的答案：d 得分：25.0 分 3、in western countries, eye contact is important.( ) 我的答案：√得分：25.0 分4、in western countries, peopledon t always say thank you to other people.( )10.2、way of life 3-21、in america, it s commonto add ( ) to a bill as a tip.a、10%-15%b、15%c、15%-20%d、20% 我的答案：c 得分：25.0 分 2、which one of following statement is wrong?( ) a、in western countries, drivers can speak on the mobile phonewhile driving. b、in western countries, when pedestrians are walking on zebra crossing, cars must stop. c、in western countries, you should chew with mouth closed. d、in western countries, before taking more food, you should finish what you have in your mouth. 我的答案：a 得分：25.0 分 3、the first course in western food is called (). a、main course b、dessert 10.3、way of life 3-31、which statementabout western marriage is wrong?( )4、manywestern students go on a gap year after finishing highschool.( )我的答案：√得分：25.0 分10.4、way of life 3-41、which one offollowing is not the feature of australia?( )a、koalab、kangarooc、aboriginesd、maoris 我的答案：d 得分：33.3 分 2、the capital city of australia is ( ). a、sydney b、canberra c、melbourne d、brisbane 我的答案：b 得分：33.3 分3、most islandof australia is dessert.( )我的答案：√得分：33.3 分【篇二：英美文化答案解析】圣才学习网是一家为全国各类考试和专业课学习提供高清视频课程、3d电子书、3d题库、圣才图书等学习产品的教育类网站，拥有近100种考试（含418个考试科目）、194种经典教材（含英语、经济、管理、证券、金融等共16大类），合计近万小时的高清视频课程，包括考研考博、英语类、证券类、管理类、心理类、工程类、医学类等34个类别的考试和经典教材。
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复习范围单选题（100道:部分答案在书后练习，部分答案需要自己查找）：1.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders ofEngland?A.The Anglo-Saxons.B.The Normans.C.The Vikings.D.The Romans.2.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester3.Which of the following parties in Scotland still wants anindependent Scotland?A.The Labour PartyB.The Liberal PartyC.The Scottish Nationalist PartyD.The Conservative Party4.Which of the following statement is NOT true?A.Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland.B.Those who want to unite Northern Island with Britain are called Unionists.C.The Social Democratic and Labour Party is very importantpolitical party in Britain.D.Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown arecalled loyalists.5.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.James II.B.William of Orange.C.Oliver Cromwell.D.George I6.Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A.It is a written document which lists out the basic principlesfor government.B.It is the foundation of the British governance today.C.Convention and Laws passed by Parliament are part of theConstitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.7.Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen'srole?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolized the tradition and unity if the Britishstate.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.8.Which of the following description about the Conservative partyis NOT true?A.It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B.It prefers policies that protect individual5s rights.C.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.9.Which of the following is NOT true about life peers?A.They are not from the aristocratic families.B.They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C.They earned their titles through their outstandingachievement.D.The titles cannot be inherited by their children.10.Which of the following is NOT true about class system in theUK?A.Peoples of different classes tend to read different kinds ofnewspapers.B.Class division is only decided by people's income.C.Though social advancement is possible, class affects aperson's life chances.D.The way people speak may identify them as belonging to particular class.11.Which of the following books is written by Geoffrey Chaucer?A.The Canterbury Tales.B.BeowulfC.King LearD.Morte D5 Arthur12.Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A.KeatsB.ShelleyC.WordsworthD.Defoe13.Which of the following is generally considered to be themasterpiece by Joseph Conrad?A.Oliver TwistB.The Heart of DarknessC.Howard's EndD.Wuthering Heights14.Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A.The University of Cambridge.B.The University of Oxford.C.The University of Edinburgh.D.The University of Buckingham.15.Which of the following is the world's oldest national newspaper?A.The TimesB.The GuardianC.The ObserverD.The Financial Times16.How many newspapers are there in Britain?A.About 100B.About 1400C.About 150D.14017.Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.CricketB.SkiingC.GolfingD.Horse racing18.Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen's birthday?A.Bonfires.B.The Orange March.C.Trooping the Colour.D.Masquerades.19.In 1541,declared to be the king of Ireland, the firstA. the British monarchB. the OmbudsmanEnglish monarch to do so.20.The word "Ireland" is used ambiguously to meanA.Republic of IrelandB.Northern IslandC.both the Republic and Northern IrelandD.the 26 countries which gained independence in 192121.Which is the flag of New Zealand?22.Which is New Zealand's biggest city?A.CanterburyB. WellingtonC. AucklandD. Tasman23.New Zealand is mainly constituted by how many islands?A.2B.3C.4 D524.The three levels of local government of New Zealand areA.regional councils ,District Courts and community boardsB.regional councils, territorial authorities and community boardsC.regional councils, city councils and community boardsD.the High Court,District Courts and Dispute Tribunals25.New Zealand's trade has ------- of exports going to Pacific Rim members of the APEC grouping.A.30%B.50%C.70%D.90%26.The head of State of New Zealand isCC. the Prime MinisterD. the Governor-General27.New Zealand now has four major markets:A.Australia, the European Union, Japan, and the United StatesB.Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European UnionC.Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and ChinaD.Australia, China, United Arab Emirate and the United States28.In New Zealand, under MMPR, each voter has -------- votes.A.lB.2C.3D.429.In the Maori language the word “Aotearoa" meansA.holy land of beautyB.the land of thick green forestC.the land of long white cloudD.the fairest maid30.In the Maori culture, which is the name of the earth Mother?A.PapatuanukuB. RanginuiC. TaneD. Maui31.Who first came and settled in Canada?A.British colonistsB.French colonistsC.American colonistsD.Spanish colonists32.Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government?A.The QueenB.The Cabinet MinsterC.The Prime MinisterD.The Governor General33.Which of the following about the Queen is true?A.She is the official head of state.B.She is a member of the Cabinet.C.She is a symbol of parliamentary democracy.D.She is a symbol of Canada.34.Which of the following is NOT correct?A.The Senate is controlled by the House of Commons.B.The Senate is not elected by Canadian people.C.The Senate is recommended by the Prime Minister.D.The Senate is appointed by the Governor General.35.Which of the following industries account for more than half ofthe GDP in Canada?A.Primary industriesB.Secondary industriesC.Tertiary industriesD.None of them36.Which of the following provinces in the manufacturing heartlandof Canada?A.AlbertaB.OntarioC.British ColumbiaD.Nova Scotia37.Cultural survival is shown in the following ways except.A.the attempt to maintain a Canadian identityB.persistence of native Canadian people to maintain theirdistinctive culturesC.dealing with the harsh natural environmentD.the survival of a French-Canadian identity in Quebec afterthe English had conquered the French in Quebec38.In which period have Canada's most famous and successfulwriters appeared?A.Post-war periodB.Period of nation-buildingC.Early colonial periodD.Pre-European period39.During whose administration did Canada recognize the People'sRepublic of China?A.Wilfred Laurier'sB.Pierre Trudeau'sC.Mackinzie King'sD.Brian Mulroney's40.In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, whichresulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking province.A.British ColumbiaB.Nova ScotiaC.OntarioD.Quebec41.Which of the following statement is NOT true?A.Great Britain and England are geographical names.B.The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of small ones.C.At present there are 50 member countries within the Commonwealth (1991).D.Wales is in the west of Great Britain.42.built the Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall to keep out of the area they had conquered.A.The Romans; the PictsB.The Beaker Folk; the PictsC.The Anglo-Saxons; the RomansD.The Danes; the Anglo-Saxons43.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A.The Anglo-SaxonsB.The NormansC.The VikingsD.The Romans44.The spirit of was the limitation of the powers of the king, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.A.the Provision of OxfordB.the Constitutions of ClarendonC.Domesday BookD.Magna Carta45.When Mary Tudor became Queen, at least 300 were burntas heretics.A. ProtestantsB. CatholicsC. PuritansD. Muslims46.The chief demand of the peasants during the Peasant Uprising of 1381 was.A.the abolition of villeinageB.the punishment of the King's ministersC.the increase of wagesD.the reform of the church47.The significance of the Wars of the Roses was all the following EXCEPT that.A.feudalism received its death blowB.the great medieval nobility was much weakenedC.the king's power now became supremeD.it dealt a death blow to villeinage48.is one of the comedies of Shakespeare.A.OthelloB. Richard IIIC. The TempestD. Julius Caesar49. In the Glorious Revolution the Catholic king,was driven out of England.A. James IB. James IIC. Charles ID. Charles II50., excluding any Roman Catholic from the succession, confirmed the principle of parliamentary supremacy and guaranteed free speech within both the House of Lords and the House of Commons.A. The Bill of RightsB. The Disabling ActC. The Test ActD. Instrument of Government51.As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Britain became theA, “ shop of the world"B, "workshop of theworld,,C. “centre of the world,,D. “leader of the world,,52.Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of farming in the late 18th and the early 19th centuries?A.Cultivation of fodder cropsB.Invention of seed drillC.Selective breeding of domestic animalsD.“Open-field" system53.In Britain,abolished “rotten boroughs,^.A.the People's CharterB. the Combination ActsC. the New Power LawD. the Reform Act of 183254.The present British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned inA.1926B. 1947C. 1952D. 195355.has the ultimate authority for law-making in Britain.A. The MonarchB. The ParliamentC. The Prime MinisterD. The Cabinet56.In the House of Commons, all speeches are addressed towho is elected at the beginning of each new Parliament to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order.A. the Prime MinisterB. the MonarchC. the SpeakerD. the Lord Chancellor57.About daily and Sunday newspapers are published nationwide in Britain.A.100B. 110C. 120D. 13058.In Britain,is directly responsible for the NHS.A. a local governmentB. the central governmentC. a voluntary organizationD. a certain society59.The day following Christmas Day is known as, for on this day gifts are given to servants and tradesmen.A. New Year's DayB. Easter DayC. Labor DayD. Boxing Day60.Of the following four sports,has the longest history in Britain.A. cricketB. golfC. footballD. rugby61.The three states that have seen the fastest growth in population in the past 20 years are.A.California, Arizona and New MexicoB.California, Florida and NevadaC.New York, Texas and FloridaD.Arizona, Nevada and Florida62.In American history,refer to those who came to Plymouth onboard of Mayflower.A.the English noblesB. the PuritansC. the PilgrimsD. the English adventurers63.After President Jefferson bought the Territory from France,the territory owned by the United States almost doubled.A.ArizonaB. TexasC. LouisianaD. California64.President Abraham Lincoln issued the, because he realized that he could win support for the Union at home and abroad by making the war a just war against slavery.A.Bill of RightsB. Emancipation of ProclamationC. Declaration of IndependenceD. Civil Right Act65.The features of the early colonists which have strong influence on the formation of American character are all the following EXCEPT.A.religious intoleranceB.respect of individual rightsC.representative form of governmentD. a strong spirit of individual enterprise66.Rushed by the Progressive Movement,put forward his program of New Freedom.Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt C.Franklin D.Roosevelt D. George Washington67.The Paris Conference which began on Jan 18, 1919 wasdominated by the Big Four including.A.the United States, the Soviet Union, China and BritainB.the United States, Britain, France, and ItalyC.the United States, Britain, Germany, and JapanD.the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union68.In his inaugural speech,said that “the only thing we have to fearis fear itself."A.Abraham LincolnB. Theodore RooseveltC. FranklinD.Roosevelt D. George Washington69.As a result of American economic aid under the Marshall Plan,recovered and began to show signs of development.A. TurkeyB. GreeceC. Western EuropeD. Eastern Europe70.During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the two superpowers stared ateach other, with the possibility of looming large.A. a nuclear warB. a chemical warC. the Vietnam WarD. the Korean War71.visit to China ended twenty-three years of hostility and ledto the establishment of diplomatic relations in January.A. the Democratic Party the Republican PartyA.President Nixon's; 1972B. Jimmy Carter's; 1978C. President Nixon's; 1979D. George Bush's; 198972.After long and difficult negotiations in Paris, the U. S. and signed a cease-fire agreement on January 27, 1973.A.South VietnamB. North VietnamC. the Soviet UnionD. Korea73.Which of the following is NOT true of U.S. foreign trade?A.Canada is the largest single source of goods imported by the United States.B.Outside of North America, Asia is the largest source of imports.C.The U.S. share of world trade has decreased in recent years.D.Whenever the American economy is in trouble, the economy of other countries is affected.74.When the delegates met at Philadelphia in 1787, their task wasA.to write a new constitutionB.to adopt the Articles of ConfederationC.to establish a new form of governmentD.to revise the Articles of Confederation75.Abraham Lincoln was elected President as the candidate ofin 1860.C.the Whig PartyD. the Conservative Party76.According to the U.S. Constitution, education is mainly a function of.A.the federal governmentB. the city governmentC. the county governmentD. the state government77.Which of the following is NOT true about the reasons for the rapid growth of community colleges?A.Their open admission policiesB. Their cheap tuition and feesC. Their fixed curriculum structuresD. Their convenient locations 78.The Waste Land, written by, is considered the manifesto of the "Lost Generation,^.A.T. S. EliotB. Walt WhitmanC. Emily DickinsonD. Theodore Dreiser79.In the 1920s, Black literature developed into an upsurge, which has come to be known as.A.the Literature RenaissanceB.the Harlem RenaissanceC.the Literature RevivalD.the "knickerbockers era" of American literature80.Easter Sunday is the most important religious holiday for commemorating.A. the death of Jesus ChristB.the birth of Jesus ChristC.the crucifixion of Jesus ChristD.the resurrection of Jesus Christ81.The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.William PennD.Benjamin Franklin82.The Bill of Rights consists of.A.10 very short paragraphs in a amendmentB.10 amendments adopted in 1787C.10 amendments added to the Constitution in 1791D.the amendments concerning the freedom of speech, thefreedom of the press and the freedom of religion83.The New Deal was started by.A.Franklin RooseveltB.J. F. KennedyC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson84.The United States was rated in the world in terms ofland area and the size of population.A.secondB.thirdC.fourthD.fifth85.Which of the following features is NOT distinctively American?A.Various religious groups have coexisted in the US moreharmoniously than Europe.B.Scientific and economic advance and material prosperity havenot been accompanied by a decline in religious faith.C.There has been little concentration on doctrine or religionargument in the US.D.There has been very much concentration on doctrine orreligious argument in the US.86.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in American highereducation?A.Universities and collegesB.Research institutionsC.Technical institutionsmunity colleges87.Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishingof large universities in America, which is the exception?rge universities offer the best libraries and facilities forscientific research.rge universities provide students with “mainframe"computer.rge universities offer scholarships to all students.rge universities attract students with modern laboratories.88.In the 1960s, feminism was reborn. Many women weredissatisfied with their lives, and in 1963, with the publication of by, they found a voice.A.The Feminine Mystique, Betty FriedanB.Profiles in Courage, John F. KennedyC.The Other America, Michael HarringtonD.Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger89.What was the major historical event that resulted in the separation of the Protestants from the Roman Catholic Church?A.The 16th-century ReformationB.The American RevolutionC.The French RevolutionD.The 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.90.During the arms race between the Soviet Union and the US,what caused fear and anxiety on the part of the United States?A. In 1949, the Soviet Union detonated its first atomic device.B.The Warsaw Pact was founded in 1955.C.The Soviet Union had its first test of the bomb in 1953.D.In 1957, the Soviet Union launched two Sputniks into the orbit.91.When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improverelations with the People's Republic of China?A.In 1972B.In 1973C.In 1970D.In 197192.Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal?A.SheepB.WombatC.KoalaD.Kangaroo93.Which is now the fastest growing non-Christian belief system inAustralia?A.IslamB.JudaismC.BuddhismD.Hinduism94.Which game is the most popular in Australia in terms of thenumbers who play the game?A.HockeyB.CricketC.Beach Volleyballball95.Which of the following has happened in Australian economy?A.Tariff rates have lowered.B.The centralized wage system has been abolished.C.The foreign exchange markets have been brought under statecontrol.D.Work migration to Australia has been made easier.96.What unpopular policy became one of the major factors leading to a negative reaction to Australia's relationship with the USA?A.withdrawal of troops from VietnamB.anti-communismC."crusade against communism,,D.conscription-by-ballot97.Which country has become Australia's largest trading partner?A.JapanB.BritainC.The USD.China98.Which of the following is NOT a form of renewable energy?A.Wind farmB.Fossil fuelsC.BiofuelsD.Solar panels99.Mark Twain's works are characterized by the following exceptA.sense of humorB.egotismC.jokesD.tall tales100.Three of the following authors are Nobel Prize winners. Which one is NOT?A.Ernest HemingwayB.Eugene O'NeillC.William FaulknerD. F. Scott Fitzgerald问答题（答案基本都在书上，也可以在网上查找）：1.What are the three big parties in the UK? What are some ofthe similarities and dissimilarities between the three parties? 2.Please define “absolute decline and relative decline,, in the UK economy after WWII. What are the reasons for the absolute decline and relative decline?3.What are some of the peculiar features of New Zealand'sgovernment system compared to Australia or Britain ?4.What is w The Canadian Mosaic w ?5.Could you please compare the British education system withthe Chinese education system?6.What are the major differences between the Catholics and theProtestants?7.Could you please introduce at least 3 famous touristdestinations in Australia?8.Did movies originate in America? How did American Filmevolve from 1896 to 1916?9.What is so unique about Canadian-American relations?10.Could you please introduce the Maori culture in NewZealand?。
英美文化知识50问
Each question should be answered in 10S,otherwise go to the next one.
1or 2 points for each correct answer, but 1or -2 points for each incorrect one.
11、Which is the American expression? A、I have a car. B 、I have got a car.
12、 when an Englishman shake his fist means ( )
A、 angry B 、threat C、 goodbye D、 no problem
4. Three “Don’ts” include the following except _____.
A .jumping up the queue B. asking a woman her age C. bargaining while shopping D. laughing at one’s own faults
18. London is situated on the River of _____.
A. Parret B. Thames C. Spey
19.Big Ben, the most famous landmark in London， its name comes from _____
A. The person who built it
35.南瓜灯（Jack-o-lanterns）是庆 祝那个节日的标志物？
答案：万圣节（Hallowmas） 11月1日
英美文化考试试题附答案
1.What are the differences in political system between the UK and the USA? DifferencesF irst the political party system .Britain appears the earliest bourgeois partyin the world and it is the first country to establish and implement two-party system: two-party system combined with the British cabinet system. The cabinet consists of the political party which gains the majority at a general election. The largest opposition party is the House of Commons which can establish a shadow cabinet. The organization of British Party is strict and there are many party members. Britain's two political parties are two different political factions in the parliament at first. On the contrary, the internal organization of American political party is very loose. The ruling par ty masters executive power, but doesn’t master the legislative power. American's two political parties aim at supporting and opposing federalism. The party's main activity is the presidential campaign. The two-party system is stable. This kind of system will cause the United States parties which are in the middle of the internal organization is very weak.S econd comparison is the Constitution. Up until now, t the Britain does not havea single document called the Constitution but its constitutional provisions are scattered over various Acts of Parliament. The British constitution is the product of a long-term historical evolution. It is the sum total of the common law over the years. The basic principle of the British Constitution is obscure. However, the United States has a written constitution which is very difficult to change. The United States Constitution is the fundamental law of America, which establishes the legal basis for the American political system.The US Constitution has four major principles: separation of powers, federal system, doctrine of constitutional supremacy and equality. The two purposes of the United States constitution are limiting the power of the government and protecting people's freedom.T hird is the legal system. American and British legislative systems have the sameprinciples in general Parliament is the center of the British political stage and is Britain's top legislative branch. The government is elected from the parliament and it should be responsible for the parliament. Parliament is a bicameral legislature. The House of Commons and the House of Lords constitute the British Parliament. In the meantime, the U.S. congress is the highest legislative branch, which consists of the senate and the House of Representatives. The main powers of congress are legislative power, supervisory power of judicial administration, examination and approval authority and amending power. In addition, congress can pass the resolution which does not need the president to sign.2.What is the role of the Monarch in the UK?Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom.In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.Although the British Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.3.How do you comment on the British education system?课本66页简述+First，these deucation can develop their creativity and imagination maybe that is why there are so mang Nobel Prize's winners and plenty of inventions.Second,these education can give them a chance to enter a famous college like Oxford and Cambridge which is the best single way to guarantee them a successful career.Third these education can develop their patriotism which is important to a country.Of course ,this will lead to a peaceful society.These education can also inspire their passion to make countribution to their society to make a more prosperoty country. These education make a fully developed person who always knows what he wants to do and how to do it well,and then he can live a happy life.4. What do you think of the Open University in Britain?5. How do you comment on the American education system?7题补充：18. How do people celebrate Halloween?P277Every October 31, both children and adults slip into the night as ghosts, princesses and pirates, and tell tales of witches and ghosts. Pumpkins are carved into glowering (怒视的) jack-o'-lanterns (a kind of lantern南瓜做的杰克灯笼). Children parade from house to house, knocking on doors and calling out "Trick or treat!" hoping to have their bags filled with candy. It can be a night of fun for those who participate.17. What does Guy Fawkes’ Day celebrate? P26316.Discuss the development in the US magazine industry and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the magazine medium.P24915.Discuss the main services of the British national public broadcaster the BBC.P23014.List the famous broadcasters in the UK and the USA and try to make a comparison between the broadcasting systems in the two countries.Media of the United Kingdom consist of several different types of communications media: television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and Web sites. The country also has a strong music industry. The United Kingdom has a diverse range of providers, the most prominent being the state-owned public service broadcaster, the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). Regional media is covered by local radio, television and print newspapers.USA Broadcasting was an American media company owned by veteran entertainment industry executive Barry Diller. This network was the over-the-air broadcasting arm of USA Network.。
英美文化知识竞赛试题及答案
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英美文化知识竞赛试题第一部分(客观题，共60分)PART ONERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] are given. Choose the one which you think best completes the statement or answers the questions . (60 points, 2 point for each)1. The British Isles are made up of _____ .A. three large islands and hundreds of small onesB. three large islands and dozens of small onesC. two large islands and hundreds of small onesD. two large islands and dozens of small ones2. In Britain,____ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, _____A. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons3. Christianity was first brought to England by ____.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Danes4. ______ is the oldest of all the parties in Ireland.A. The Irish Labour PartyB. The Progressive DemocratsC. Fianna FailD. Fine Gael5. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in ______.A. 200B.C. B. 55 B.C. C. 55 A.D. D. 410 A.D.6. When Wales was brought under the English Crown, the title of “Prince of Wales” was borne by _____, the eldest son of the reigning monarch.A. Richard IB. Henry IIIC. Edward ID. Edward II7. Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the ____ of Christ, and is the great Christian festivals.A. birthB. deathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection8. British recorded history begins with the ___ invasion. A. Roman B. Viking C. Anglo-Saxon D. Norman9. In the United Kingdom, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of ___. A. the Speaker C. the Duke of Edinburgh10. In England no females were allowed to vote in national elections before ___. A. 1918 B. 1920 C. 1928D. 1945B. the Lord Chancellor D. the Prime Minister11. The two very important crops in Britain are ___. A. barley and corn B. wheat and riceC. barley and oatsD. wheat and barley12. In Britain, a ____ is held when a Member of Parliament dies, retires or resigns. A. civic electionB. by-election D. general electionC. popular election13. The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ——Prince Charles, Prince of _____, is the heir to the throne. A. England C. WalesB. Scotland D. Northern Ireland14. In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in _______. A. the Privy Council B. the House of Lords C. the Supreme Court D. the House of Commons15. Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has become rich through _____. A. manufacturing industries B. farming and mining C. service industries D. forestry and fishing16. With regard to its size, Australia is _____ country in the world. A. the third largest B. the fourth largest C. the fifth largestD. the sixth largest17. Australia is the world's largest exporter of _____. A. wheatB. woolC. meatD. dairy products18. The main feature of Australia's trade is that ______.A. it is mainly with developing countries and Great BritainB. it has had a deficit on visible tradeC. it has had a surplus on invisible tradeD. it has involved the exchange of raw materials for finished products19. It is assumed that the first Europeans who reached Australia’s shores were _____. A. the Dutch B. the English C. the GermansD. the Spanish and Portugese20. The head of state of Australia is ______. A. the Governor B. the President C. the Prime Minister D. the Queen of England21. Politically, Australia is divided into _____states and twoterritories. A. four B. five C. six D. seven22. Among the five Australian cities with a population of overa million only ___ lies on the Western coast.A. SydneyB. BrisbaneC. MelbourneD. Perth23. Apart from Britain, the Queen is also the head of state of the following countries EXCEPT______. A.Australia B.Canada C.New Zealand D.South Africa24. In New Zealand, nearly three-quarters of the population (including more than 95 percent of the Maori) live in ____. A. South Island B. North Island C. Stwart IslandD. the Chatham Islands25. The natural disasters in New Zealand may include ______.A.earthquakes, volcanoes and floodingB.volcanoes, flooding and heavy snowsC.earthquakes, flooding, and heavy snowsD.volcanoes, heavy snows and earthquakes26. New Zealand’s highest peak is ___ in the mountain range called the central Southern Alps. A. Mount Ngauruhoe B. Mount Tongariro C. Mount Cook D. Mount T aranaki27. ______ is the capital of New Zealand. A.AucklandB.WellingtonC.T orontoD.Montreal28. New Zealand consists of two main islands: _______. A. North Island and South island B. Steward Island and Long Island C. West Island and East Island D. Victorian island and Tasman Island29. New Zealand’s climate is generally _____ and seasonal differences are not so great. A. dry and cold B. mild and moist C. hot and wet D. windy and cold30. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of _____.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year's DayPART TWODecide whether the following statements are true (T) or false(F). (10 points, 2 point for each)31.( )Britain is no longer an imperial country.32.( )The capital of Belfast is a larger city with half a million people.33.( )Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.34.( )In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.35.( )The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy.36.( )Ireland is a republic with a government headed by a Prime Minister, elected directly by the people.37.( )The attitude of Ireland toward Britain is dislike or even hatred because of the colonial past.38.( )The European settlement in Australian started in 1788 in Sydney.39.( )Victoria and South Australian were established as convict colonies.40.( )Convict transportation to Australian continent was stopped in 1852.第二部分(主观题，共20分)Given an one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (20 points,4 points for each)41. How long was Britain under the Roman occupation?42. What does the British Parliament consist of?43. Who is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period?44. Who is the writer of A Midsummer Night’s Dream?45. Who is the first female Prime Minister in Australia?英美文化知识竞赛试题参考答案1-5 C A A A B 6-10 D A A D A 11-15 D B C D B 16-20 D B D DD 21-25 C D D B A 26-30 C B A B A 31-35 T F T T T 36-40 F F TF F Ⅱ.41. Britain was under the Roman occupation for nearly 400 years.42. The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.43. James Joyce is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period. 44. William Shakespeare 45. Julia Gillard。
英美文化复习题及答案
英美文化复习题及答案一、单选题1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 纽约C. 巴黎D. 柏林答案：A2. 美国的国庆日是什么时候？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 1月1日D. 4月23日答案：A3. 莎士比亚是哪国的著名剧作家？A. 英国B. 法国C. 美国D. 德国答案：A4. 美国的总统任期是几年？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 7年答案：A5. 英联邦是由哪些国家组成的？A. 英国及其前殖民地B. 美国及其前殖民地C. 法国及其前殖民地D. 德国及其前殖民地答案：A二、填空题1. 英国的官方语言是________。
答案：英语2. 美国的货币单位是________。
答案：美元3. 英国的国花是________。
答案：玫瑰4. 美国的国花是________。
答案：玫瑰5. 英国的国歌是________。
答案：《天佑女王》三、判断题1. 英国位于欧洲大陆的西北部。
（对/错）答案：错2. 美国的首都是华盛顿特区。
（对/错）答案：对3. 英国的国旗被称为“星条旗”。
（对/错）答案：错4. 美国的国旗被称为“星条旗”。
（对/错）答案：对5. 英国和美国都是君主立宪制国家。
（对/错）答案：错四、简答题1. 简述英国和美国的文化差异。
答案：英国和美国虽然在语言上有很多共同点，但在文化上存在显著差异。
英国文化更加保守和传统，重视礼仪和等级制度，而美国文化则更加开放和多元，强调个人主义和自由。
此外，两国在饮食习惯、教育体系、社会价值观等方面也有所不同。
2. 描述英国和美国的主要节日。
答案：英国的主要节日包括圣诞节、复活节、圣乔治节等，而美国的主要节日有独立日、感恩节、圣诞节等。
这些节日不仅反映了两国的历史和文化，也是家庭团聚和社会庆祝的重要时刻。
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英美文化概况10套试题与答
英美⽂化概况10套试题与答第⼀套：Ⅰ.1. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland. F2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quitewell-known: in the world for its endless political problems. T3. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged peoplefrom Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because they wanted to increase its control over Ireland. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party. T10. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. T11. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office.F13. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celti c language, called “Gaelic”F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits continuing importance in world politics. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. FⅡ.21. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? D A. The growth of capitalism. B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? CA. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan.24. What did the US mean by Containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by itsparticipation in CA. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etcD. a European federal government26. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.27. After the WWII, the United States became a stronger country, proved by the following facts except A.A. the US suffered no losses in the war.B. the US was the sole possessor of atomic bombs.C. the US had over 70% of the gold reserve of the world in its coffers.D. the US had over 50% of industrial production of the world in its hand.28. Lord Baltimore’s feudal p lan failed NOT because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.29. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? cA. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160633. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres34. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of t he following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football37. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of AA. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. Where is the international tennis championship held? BA. WembleyB. WimbledonC. LondonD. EdinburghⅢ. 41. The Functions of Parliament42. Puritanism43. Grammar School 44. The declaration of Independence45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. What are the purposes of the British education system? Please comment on these purposes.47. What are the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy?第⼆套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.F2. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes. t3. By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were readyto separate themselves from Europe. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength.8. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism and interventionism since WWII. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is the Democratic Party and the other is the Republican Party.10. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F11. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by the ancient warriors. t12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candidate for public office. F13. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authorityfrom his subjects. F14. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F16. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from central government. T17. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unified nation as it is today. F18. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Wales is rich in coal deposits. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.22. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education23. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. In the United States school systems, which of the following divisionsis true? CA. Elementary school, grammar school.B. Elementary school, junior high school.C. Elementary school, secondary school.D. Junior high school, senior high school.26. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center27. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing31. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. bA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons32. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day33. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham34. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.35. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.36. Lord Baltimore’s feudal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.37. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that D.A. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations38. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people39. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above40. Which of the following schools would admit children without referenceto their academic abilities? AA. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schoolsⅢ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The making of Britain’s foreign policy44. The functions of Parliament45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. How do you understand that Britain has a “special relationship” with th第三套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.T2. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland andWales. F4. Most people in Scotland speak the o ld Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.T7. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland.F8. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that areparticularly British. T9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party, formed before 1800. The other is the Republican Party,formed in the 1850s, by people in the states of the North and West. T10. The game of golf was invented by the Scottish. T11. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F12. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them witha general education. F13. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits contribution in setting up the United Nations. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F19. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t20. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Which of the following sports was not invented in Britain?CA. footballB. tennisC. basketballD. cricket26. Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen’s birthday?CA. BonfiresB. The Orange MarchC. Trooping the ColorD. Masquerades27. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? CA. They are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing33. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center34. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth? dA. Members of nations are joined together politically.B. The Commonwealth has special powers.C. The decision to become a member of the Commonwealth is made by Britain.D. It is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.37. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. BA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act44. The functions of the British Parliament.45. George WashingtonⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. Discuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain and the Unite concerning the goal of education47.what is the US containment policy? Is it successful? Illustrate your point wi第四套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F2. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. F3. The Scots and the Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F4. The most important single factor which influences British policy-makersis its history. t5. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people areCatholics.F6. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F7. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F8. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sector andtuition rates, with some government support. T9. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F10. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F11. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F12. British universities are public bodies which receive funds fromcentral government. T13. In 1948 President Truman put forward the Truman Doctrine, which isgenerally regarded as the formal declaration of the implementation of the US containment foreign policy. T14. The biggest Bonfire Night celebration is held in London. F15. When Ronald Reagan became president in 1982, he wanted to beat the SovietUnion in the space technology race and so he initiated the Star Wars project. T16. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction on Britain’s foreign policy. T17. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F18. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T19. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T20. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that are particularly British. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people22. Lord Baltimore’s feu dal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.23. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160624. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president25. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking outof its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror26. Easter commemorates D.A. the birth of Jesus ChristB. the Crucifixion of Jesus ChristC. the coming of springD. the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ27. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that DA. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations28. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role? AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and the Cabinet.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.29. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education30. When was the NATO founded? DA. In 1945.B. in 1955C. In 1948D. in 194931. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in C.A. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etc.D. a European federal government32. Who are the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the NormansC. the VikingsD. the Romans33. When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improve relations with the People’s Republic of China? AA. In 1972B. In 1973C. In 1970D. In 197134. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. The New Deal was started by A.A. Franklin RooseveltB. J. F. KennedyC. George WashingtonD. Thomas Jefferson36. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ37. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres38. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above39. Which of the following is Not a feature of the House of Lords? CA. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C. The Lords are expected to present the interests of the public.D. Most of the Lords in the House of Lords are male.40. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. The Open University42. The three traditions of Christmas in Britain43. The strategy of preemption 44. The functions of Parliament45. The Bill of RightsⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题共任选⼀题， 20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the US government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other?第五套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T2. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F3. In Britain, Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F4. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy. T5. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by the ancient warriors. T6. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candidate for public office. F7. The Clinton Administration made national security, economic prosperity and promotion of democracy the three pillars of the American foreign policy. F 8.It takes at least fours years to get a bachelor’s degree from an institutionof higher learning in the US. T9. In Britain, Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F10. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges, and all such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives. F11.The main duty of the Congress is to make laws, including those which levytaxes that pay for the work of the federal government. T12.Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F13. When George W. Bush became President, his foreign policy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F14. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. F15. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F16. The state of Pennsylvania used to be inhabited by the Quakers. T17. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contribution in setting up the United Nations. F18. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy. T19. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regarded as the founding fathers of the United States of America. F20. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Why does Britain have its nuclear naval force? BA. Because it’s one of the developed countries in the world.B. Because it’s a traditional sea power.C. Because it has an advanced industryD. Because it’s able to produce submarines.。
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1.What are the differences in political system between the UK and the USA?DifferencesF irst the political party system .Britain appears the earliest bourgeois party in the world and it isthe first country to establish and implement two-party system: two-party system combined with the British cabinet system. The cabinet consists of the political party which gains the majority at a general election. The largest opposition party is the House of Commons which can establish a shadow cabinet. The organization of British Party is strict and there are many party members. Britain's two political parties are two different political factions in the parliament at first. On the contrary, the internal organization of American political party is very loose. The ruling party masters executive power, but doesn’t master the legislative power. American's two political parties aim at supporting and opposing federalism. The party's main activity is the presidential campaign. The two-party system is stable. This kind of system will cause the United States parties which are in the middle of the internal organization is very weak.S econd comparison is the Constitution. Up until now, t the Britain does not have a singledocument called the Constitution but its constitutional provisions are scattered over various Acts of Parliament. The British constitution is the product of a long-term historical evolution. It is the sum total of the common law over the years. The basic principle of the British Constitution is obscure. However, the United States has a written constitution which is very difficult to change. The United States Constitution is the fundamental law of America, which establishes the legal basis for the American political system.The US Constitution has four major principles: separation of powers, federal system, doctrine of constitutional supremacy and equality. The two purposes of the United States constitution are limiting the power of the government and protecting people's freedom.T hird is the legal system. American and British legislative systems have the same principles ingeneral Parliament is the center of the British political stage and is Britain's top legislative branch. The government is elected from the parliament and it should be responsible for the parliament. Parliament is a bicameral legislature. The House of Commons and the House of Lords constitute the British Parliament. In the meantime, the U.S. congress is the highest legislative branch, which consists of the senate and the House of Representatives. The main powers of congress are legislative power, supervisory power of judicial administration, examination and approval authority and amending power. In addition, congress can pass the resolution which does not need the president to sign.2.What is the role of the Monarch in the UK?Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom.In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the abilityto make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.Although the British Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.3.How do you comment on the British education system?课本66页简述+First，these deucation can develop their creativity and imagination maybe that is why there are so mang Nobel Prize's winners and plenty of inventions.Second,these education can give them a chance to enter a famous college like Oxford and Cambridge which is the best single way to guarantee them a successful career.Third these education can develop their patriotism which is important to a country.Of course ,this will lead to a peaceful society.These education can also inspire their passion to make countribution to their society to make a more prosperoty country. These education make a fully developed person who always knows what he wants to do and how to do it well,and then he can live a happy life.4. What do you think of the Open University in Britain?5. How do you comment on the American education system?7题补充：18. How do people celebrate Halloween?P277Every October 31, both children and adults slip into the night as ghosts, princesses and pirates,and tell tales of witches and ghosts. Pumpkins are carved into glowering (怒视的) jack-o'-lanterns (a kind of lantern南瓜做的杰克灯笼). Children parade from house to house, knocking on doors and calling out "Trick or treat!" hoping to have their bags filled with candy. It can be a night of fun for those who participate.17. What does Guy Fawkes’ Day celebrate? P26316.Discuss the development in the US magazine industry and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the magazine medium.P24915.Discuss the main services of the British national public broadcaster the BBC.P23014.List the famous broadcasters in the UK and the USA and try to make a comparison between the broadcasting systems in the two countries.Media of the United Kingdom consist of several different types of communications media: television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and Web sites. The country also has a strong music industry. The United Kingdom has a diverse range of providers, the most prominent being the state-owned public service broadcaster, the BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation). Regional media is covered by local radio, television and print newspapers.USA Broadcasting was an American media company owned by veteran entertainment industry executive Barry Diller. This network was the over-the-air broadcasting arm of USA Network.。
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试题范围一．填空题1. The river Thames is in __C___.A WalesB ScotlandC EnglandD Northern Ireland2. The Industrial Revolution started in ___A__.A the Great BritainB the United StatesC CanadaD Australia3. Big Ben was named after __B___.A Christopher WrenB Benjamin HallC Ben JohnD G. Stephenson4. The most popular sport in America is __A___.A. baseballB. basketballC. football5. Most British couples go to __A__ to have their wedding ceremony.A. churchB. concertC. registry office6. The British people usually have a small quantity of __A___ as a first course.A. soupB. sweetC. vegetable7. What the Englishmen usually talk about in their daily life is _D__.A. priceB. taxC. weatherD. Sports8. The British people are great lovers of betting. The most money they bet mainly on __A__.A. horse racingB. BingoC. football poolsD. dog racing9. ___A__ is basically a home and family festival.A. ChristmasB. Boxing DayC. Easter Monday10. The British people traditionally like to live in __B___.A. high buildingsB. small housesC. big houses11.England occupies the __C___ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern12. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is __B___.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. Scotland13.The second largest port in Britain is __C__.A. LondonB. BelfastC. Liverpool14.The decrease of British population is caused by the following except __D___.A. limitation of immigrationB. fall of the birth rateC. fall of death rateD. unemployment15. Ernest Hemingway is __B___.A EnglishmanB AmericanC DutchD Denmark16. In which day is Halloween celebrated?BA 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December17. American Independence Day fall on __A___.A. the 4th of JulyB. October 31stC. March 20th18. The general election in America is held every __B___ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 319. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is __A___.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagle20. The symbol of the US Republic Party is __B___.A. tigerB. elephantC. Donkey21. Thanksgiving Day is originated in __B___.A. EnglandB. AmericaC. ScotlandD. Canada22. Marriage in America is considered ___D__.A. more important to the parentsB. a pure religious affairC. rather burdensomeD. a pure individual matter23. __B___ American young people live independently after marriage.A. HalfB. MostC. Some24. The rate of divorce in America ranks __C___ in the world.A. secondB. thirdC. firstD. fourth25. The popular foods in America include the following except __D___.A. hamburgersB. hot dogsC. breadD. rice二、问答题1.What are the two major parties in Britan?They are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.2.What is the official full name of Britain?It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3.Who is the head of government in Ireland?It is the Prime Minister.4.Who is James Joyce?He is the most well-know Irish writer of the modern period.5.Who were the first Americans?They were the Indians.6.What kind of economic system does the United States have?It has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.7.What is bilingualism?The phenomenon that English and French are the two official languages in Canada is called bilingualism8.What is the Canada Council?It is the Canadian Government’s funding agency.10. Oxford and Cambridge are the most well-known universities in Britain.11.美国最重要的节日是什么；万圣节为几月几日？美国最重要的节日是圣诞节，万圣节每年的11月01日。
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试题范围一．填空题1. The river Thames is in __C___.A WalesB ScotlandC EnglandD Northern Ireland2. The Industrial Revolution started in ___A__.A the Great BritainB the United StatesC CanadaD Australia3. Big Ben was named after __B___.A Christopher WrenB Benjamin HallC Ben JohnD G. Stephenson4. The most popular sport in America is __A___.A. baseballB. basketballC. football5. Most British couples go to __A__ to have their wedding ceremony.A. churchB. concertC. registry office6. The British people usually have a small quantity of __A___ as a first course.A. soupB. sweetC. vegetable7. What the Englishmen usually talk about in their daily life is _D__.A. priceB. taxC. weatherD. Sports8. The British people are great lovers of betting. The most money they bet mainly on __A__.A. horse racingB. BingoC. football poolsD. dog racing9. ___A__ is basically a home and family festival.A. ChristmasB. Boxing DayC. Easter Monday10. The British people traditionally like to live in __B___.A. high buildingsB. small housesC. big houses11.England occupies the __C___ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern12. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is __B___.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. Scotland13.The second largest port in Britain is __C__.A. LondonB. BelfastC. Liverpool14.The decrease of British population is caused by the following except __D___.A. limitation of immigrationB. fall of the birth rateC. fall of death rateD. unemployment15. Ernest Hemingway is __B___.A EnglishmanB AmericanC DutchD Denmark16. In which day is Halloween celebrated?BA 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December17. American Independence Day fall on __A___.A. the 4th of JulyB. October 31stC. March 20th18. The general election in America is held every __B___ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 319. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is __A___.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagle20. The symbol of the US Republic Party is __B___.A. tigerB. elephantC. Donkey21. Thanksgiving Day is originated in __B___.A. EnglandB. AmericaC. ScotlandD. Canada22. Marriage in America is considered ___D__.A. more important to the parentsB. a pure religious affairC. rather burdensomeD. a pure individual matter23. __B___ American young people live independently after marriage.A. HalfB. MostC. Some24. The rate of divorce in America ranks __C___ in the world.A. secondB. thirdC. firstD. fourth25. The popular foods in America include the following except __D___.A. hamburgersB. hot dogsC. breadD. rice二、问答题1.What are the two major parties in Britan?They are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.2.What is the official full name of Britain?It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3.Who is the head of government in Ireland?It is the Prime Minister.4.Who is James Joyce?He is the most well-know Irish writer of the modern period.5.Who were the first Americans?They were the Indians.6.What kind of economic system does the United States have?It has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.7.What is bilingualism?The phenomenon that English and French are the two official languages in Canada is called bilingualism8.What is the Canada Council?It is the Canadian Government’s funding agency.11.美国最重要的节日是什么；万圣节为几月几日？美国最重要的节日是圣诞节，万圣节每年的11月01日。
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小学英语课外拓展英美文化常识
在英国，公共汽车的上车口是在_______一侧，下车口在_______一侧。
A.左，右
B.右，左
C.前，后
D.后，前
答案B
10单项选择题：
以下哪个国家不属于___？
A.加拿大
B.澳大利亚
C.美国
D.新西兰
答案C
1.单项选择题：美国由多少个州组成？
答案：50个州。
2.单项选择题：美国和英国都有什么绰号？
答案：美国的绰号是___ ___，英国的绰号是___。
3.单项选择题：在英美国家，通常将“体力劳动者”称为什么？将“脑力劳动者”称为什么？将“服务、维修等行业的人们”称为什么？
答案：将“体力劳动者”称为blue workers，将“脑力劳动者”称为white workers，将“服务、维修等行业的人们”称为grey workers。
4.单项选择题：美国的传统节日是什么？
答案：感恩节。
5.单项选择题：一个外宾问翻译能否去某个地方，翻译回答“你可以去中国的任何地方”，问题出在哪里？
答案：外宾的意思是他要上厕所。
6.单项选择题：当你给英国朋友写信，想要补充内容时，通常在补充的内容前加上什么？
答案：P.S。
7.单项选择题：英美人喜欢DIY，DIY是什么意思？
答案：Do It Yourself。
8.单项选择题：an apple of love是什么意思？
答案：西红柿。
9.单项选择题：在英国，公共汽车的上车口在哪一侧？下车口在哪一侧？
答案：上车口在右侧，下车口在左侧。
10.单项选择题：以下哪个国家不属于___？
答案：美国。
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英美文化选择题第1章文化测验——英国简介、地理等1Which of the following is the national anthem of the U.K.?A、B、C、D、正确答案： C2Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _____ and the North Sea in the west.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B3Which of the following is NOT a political division on the island of Great Britain?A、B、C、D、正确答案： C4The regional capital of Northern Ireland is _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： D5The official name of the U.K. is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.正确答案：×6Lion is the symbol of the U.K.正确答案：√7The longest river in the U.K. is the Thames River.正确答案：×8The national flag of the U.K. is Union Jack.正确答案：√第2章文化测验——英国历史1The Magna Carta（大宪章) was signed by _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A2The direct cause for the Reformation was King Henry VIII's effort to _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A3In England, the Protestant Reformation began wiht _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： D4In 1689 Parliament passed “_____”, limiting the powers of the crown.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B5Which of the following countries does not belong to the Allies in the first world war?A、B、C、D、正确答案： D6By the end of the Wars of the Roses the House of _____ began.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A7Among the folloiwng, which did not happen in the year of 1066 in England?A、B、C、D、正确答案： A8In history _____ was nicknamed “King of Lackland”.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B9In 1066, King Harold of England was defeated by William the Conqueror in _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C10The following were characteristics of the Elizabethan age except _____A、B、C、D、正确答案： A11Of the British Queens, who is called the "grandmother of Europe"?A、B、C、D、正确答案：C12In the 14th century during the Hundred Years' War took place the _____, the severest of many plagues（瘟疫）in the middle ages.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A13The three great Germanic tribes: the Anglos, the _____ and the Jutes which invaded Britain form the basis of the modern British people.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A14The complete establishment of feudalism （封建制度) in Britain was marked by _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C15The Prime Minister that led British people through the second world war was _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B16In 1653 _____ was made Lord Protector for life.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A17The Industrial Revolution in Britain began from the textile industry.正确答案：√18Edward was known as the "Confessor" because of his reputation for saintliness and he established the Westminster Abbey.正确答案：√19In the Hundred Years' War, Britain defeated France. 正确答案：×20Today most of the British people descended from the Celts.正确答案：√21It was Edward II, the son of Edward I (Longshanks长腿) , who became the first prince of Wales. 正确答案：√22Julius Caesar invaded Britain twice. 正确答案：√23The Seven Years' War between Britain and France ended in British failure. 正确答案：×24British Civil War, which is also called "ThePuritan Revolution", happened between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers.正确答案：√25It was William the Conqueror who had the London T ower built. 正确答案：√26The Bill of Rights indicates the beginning of Constitutional Monarchy in the UK. 正确答案：√27Elizabeth I was nicknamed "Virgin Queen" becasue she stayed unmarried all her lifetime. 正确答案：√第3章文化测验——英国政治1_____ is the "supreme governor" of the Church of England.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A2In Britain, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B3In the United Kingdom, each Member of Parliament represents a_____, and holds his seat during the life of a parliament.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A4Parliament has the following functions except _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C5In Britain, the Queen exerts her power upon the advice of _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A6The real center of power in Parliament is _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B7The executive power of UK is in the hands of _____A、B、C、D、正确答案： C8The cabinet of the Opposition Party in Britain is known as the _____ Cabinet.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A9British General Election is held every _____ yearsA、B、C、D、正确答案： C第4章文化测验——英国教育1What kind of secondary schools now receives the largest number of students?A、B、C、D、正确答案： C2Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A、B、C、D、正确答案： D3In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 can _____ by law.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A4Eaton College is one of the most famous independent schools in Britain. 正确答案：√5British education consist of three levels: compulsory education, further education and higher education.正确答案：√6Public schools in the UK are independent ones. 正确答案：√7Cambridge University focuses on social science andhumanity,while Oxford University focuses on Mathematics and sciences. 正确答案：√8Xu Zhimo, a famous poet in China, graduated from CambridgeUniversity. 正确答案：√第7章文化测验——英国价值观、节日等1To other European, the best-known quality of the British, and inparticular of the English, is _____A、B、C、D、正确答案： A2The sense of humor of the British is considered to be the ability tolaugh at the following except _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： D3Which of the following statement about modesty of British peopleis true?A、B、C、D、正确答案： B4If an English person is very good at tennis, and someone asks him if he is a good player, he will probably reply in the following way except _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A第7章文化测验——美国简介、地理1The area of U.S. ranks the _____ in the world.A、B、C、D、正确答案：D2_____ is the second largest state of the United Sates in area.A、B、C、D、正确答案：B3The largest river in the U.S. is _____A、B、C、D、正确答案： B4The capital of U.S. is _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案：D5What is the largest river in America?A、B、C、D、正确答案： C6The smallest state in the United States is _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B7The U.S. consisted of _____ states at the time of independence.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C8Alaska was bought by theUnited Statesfrom _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案：B9The statue of liberty was given to American people by_____ as a gift in 1884.A、B、C、D、正确答案： A10Pearl Harbor, as the base of the Pacific Fleet of the U.S.A., is near _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案：B11Of the five Great Lakes, Lake_____is wholly within theUS.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B12Which Midwestern city is the automobile capital of the world?A、B、C、D、正确答案： B13The _____, linked by canals with the five Great Lakes, flows through the state of New York having a length of only 520 kilometers.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B14The _____Mountainsform the continental divide of theUnited StatesA、B、C、D、正确答案： B15_____ is the largest state of the United Statesin area.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C16One of the five famous symbols, the painting “American Gothic” is an often-copied interpretation of the solemn严肃的pride of American _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B17The state to which the Mayflower sailed is ___.A、B、C、D、正确答案： D18New England lies in _____ of the United States.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C19Which of the following is NOT in WashingtonD.C.?A、B、C、D、正确答案： D20The continental United States is bounded by the country ___ on the north and by the country ___ and the Gulf of ___ on the south, with the ___ Ocean on the east and Pacific Ocean on thewest.正确答案：第一空：Canada; Mexico; Mexico; Atlantic21Washington D.C., the national capital of the United States, is located on the _______ river, a demarcation line between the North and the South.正确答案：第一空：Potomac22America ranks the third in population and the fourth in area. 正确答案：√23Hawaii is located in the far northwest corner of the continent. 正确答案：×24The longest river in the U.S. is the Mississippi River. 正确答案：√25Bald eagle is the symbol of the U.S..正确答案：√26The national flag of the U.S. is Stars and Stripes.正确答案：√第8章文化测验——美国历史1The "second Independence War" in America happened in the year of _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C2Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., advocated the philosophy of _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B3Who was called the Father of the US ConstitutionA、B、C、D、正确答案： D4The Tea Act of 1773 was passed by the British Parliament in order to ____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： C5Which is not correct to explain the reasons for the sudden daring exploration of the unknown in teh mid-15th century?A、B、C、D、正确答案： A6After the Civil War began, Lincoln issued the _____ on January 1, 1863 to win more support at home and abroad.A、B、C、D、正确答案： B7Which of the following words can NOT be used to describe American policy at the beginning of WWI?A、B、C、D、正确答案：D8_____ was an outstanding leader of the Civil Rights MovementA、B、C、D、正确答案：C9The first shot of the American War of Independence was fired in_____A、B、C、D、正确答案：B10America jointed the second World War because _____ attacked Pearl Harbor.A、B、C、D、正确答案：A11The Second Continental Congress met in _____ in 1775.A、B、C、D、正确答案：A12The US joined the First World War in _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案：D13The Monroe Doctrine had the following features or ideasexcept _____.A、B、C、D、正确答案： D。
英美社会与文化试题参考答案（仅供参考）
1.what are the general features of Britain`s independent schools？An independent school in the United Kingdom is a school relying upon private sources for all of its funding, predominantly in the form of school fees. In England and Wales the term public school is often used to refer to what is normally called in other countries a "private" school, a term which originally referred to those schools named in the Public Schools Act 1868. These schools themselves tend to prefer the term "independent school".2.why is the United States regarded as a "melting pot" and a "salad"？The melting pot is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements "melting together" into a harmonious whole with a common culture. It is particularly used to describe the assimilation of immigrants to the United States; the melting-together metaphor was in use by the 1780s.After 1970 the desirability of assimilation and the melting pot model was challenged by proponents of multiculturalism, who assert that cultural differences within society are valuable and should be preserved, proposing the alternative metaphor of the salad bowl –different cultures mix, but remain distinct.3.why did America change its policy and enter world war two?Because the Great Depression lead a worldwide warfare crisis . But in the face of the Warfare crisis，the thinking of isolationism and anthropocentrism filled the society of America,most of American pay no attention on the war of other countries. It was until March of 1941 when the warfare fo west Europe is become incandescent the Capitol Hill adopt the Act of Lease. This marked US was no longer neutral state but a member of Allies. Than the Pearl Harbor incident finally made the United States enter The World War II on the side of the Allies.4.what were Nixon's well-known contributions during his presidency?Nixon is noted for his diplomatic foreign policy, especially with the Soviet Union and China, and his efforts to end the Vietnam War. He is also noted for his middle-of-the-road domestic policy that combined conservative rhetoric and, in many cases, liberal action, as in his environmental policy.As president, Nixon imposed wage and price controls, indexed Social Security for inflation, and created Supplemental Security Income. The number of pages added to the Federal Register each year doubled under Nixon. He advocated gun control, reduced speed limits, and eradicated the last remnants of the gold standard. Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration and implemented the Philadelphia Plan, the first significant federal affirmative action program.5.what was the cause of the American civil war?1. Economic and social differences between the North and the South.2. States versus federal rights3. The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents.4. Growth of the Abolition Movement.5. The election of Abraham Lincoln.6.what are the two characteristics of the U.S construction?the Statue of Liberty The Capitol7.what are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively? Senator:1) each senator must be at least 30 years old, 2) must have been a citizen of the United States for at least the past nine years, and 3) must be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant ofthe state he or she seeks to represent.Each representative must: (1) be at least twenty-five years old; (2) have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years; and (3) be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant of the state they represent.8.what are the Major powers of the supreme court?The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States, and leads the federal judiciary. It consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight Associate Justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed with the "advice and consent" of the Senate. Justices serve "during good Behaviour," which terminates at death, resignation, retirement, or conviction on impeachment. The Court meets in Washington, D.C. in the United States Supreme Court building. The Supreme Court is primarily an appellate court, but has original jurisdiction in a small number of cases.9.how does an American university choose its applicants?It will through some aspects：transcript，academic performance，extra-curricular achievements，personnel，inherence，artistic skills10.what are the origins of thanksgiving day?Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. The date and whereabouts of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest contention, though the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida. Despite any scholarly research to the contrary, however, the traditional "first Thanksgiving" presented by Chief Massasoit is venerated as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621.11.what is the essence of American puritanism?1，puritanism is a strict religious doctrine.2, puritanism also has practical aspects. Puritans have to work hard, and prepare for the obstacles they will meet in their life.American puritanism contains origional sin, predestination,total depravity，limited atonement of God's grace12.what is the lost generation?The Lost Generation is a term used to refer to a collective group of artists and writers who settled in Europe in the wake of the First World War. Members of the Lost Generation lived in Europe in the 1920s and early 1930s, and they had a profound impact on society and the arts. This generation is referred to as “lost” not because it has faded from memory, but because the individuals in the Lost Generation often expressed a sense of emotional confusion, feeling lost in their own society.13.what are the characteristics of American writing during the romantic period? reaction against logic and reason; antiscientific in its bent; faith in something inherently good and transcendent in the human spirit in no need of salvation, but rather in need of awakening..."In this romantic period, writers put more emphasis on moral enthusiasm, and their masterpieces were full of passion, emotion, fancy and imagination. They also had a faith in the value of individualism and intuitive perception, they displayed personalities, express feelings and ideas, emphasize men’s rights for freedom and happiness.For their part human nature is of good will. Men can learn the world through their own ability, conscience and intuition. The romantic showed a deep admiration and love for nature. Theypraised America’s landscape of its primitive forests, meadows, vast plains, seas and blue oceans. The beauty and perfection of nature could enable them to have unutterable joy and exuberance. And nature was regarded as a source of goodness while man’s societies a source of corruption. Writers like Freneau, Cooper and Bryant took a great interest in external nature in their respective works.14.state the background for the American civil rights movement.The Civil Rights Movement in the United States has been a long, primarily nonviolent struggle to bring full civil rights and equality under the law to primarily African American citizens of United States. There have been many movements on behalf of other groups in the U.S. over time, but the term is often used to refer to the struggles between 1955 and 1968 to end discrimination against African-Americans and to end racial segregation, especially in the U.S. South. See African American for information on how various terms have been used at that time period for African Americans.15.make comments on women's liberation movement.The changes women worked for included changes in economic practices, such as not only asking equal work, but also equal opportunity for jobs in fields such as science and technology, management and politics.They wanted changes in social practices and attitudes which would acknowledge that women were not inferior to men in intelligence or abilityLegal segregation ended in the South as a result of the civil rights movement.The women's movement continues to gain more rights and opportunities for women.The social movements of the 1960s had a strong effect on the way people think and caused changes in many laws.16.what is the lvy league?name at least 4 of its members.The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The term is most commonly used to refer to those eight schools considered as a group. The term also has connotations of academic excellence, selectivity in admissions, and a reputation for social elitism.Brown UniversityHarvard UniversityYale UniversityColumbia University。
英美文化概论答案第一份
1、In the format of western names,which name is put first?（）•A、Family name•B、Last name•C、Surname•D、First name正确答案: D 我的答案：D得分：33。
3分2Bill is the short version of ( ）.•A、William•B、Steven•C、Robert•D、Richard正确答案: A 我的答案：A得分: 33.3分3There is only one given name in western name。
（）正确答案：×我的答案：×Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture？（ )•A、Chinese food•B、Spring Festivel•C、Chinese medicine•D、Football正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33。
3分4Culture is the beliefs， ( ） and way—of-life of a community or society. •A、traditions•B、habits•C、customs•D、costumes正确答案： C 我的答案:C得分: 33。
3分5Chinese culture is better than American culture。
( ）正确答案：×我的答案：×Topography of the USA已完成成绩: 100.0分6（） and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland。
•A、Colorado•B、Indiana•C、Alabama•D、Alaska正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：25.0分7The two significant mountain ranges of American are （） and Appalachian Mountains. •A、Rocky Mountains•B、Andes Mountains•C、Alps Mountains•D、Atlas Mountains正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：25.0分8Which is the largest states by population？（ )•A、Texas•B、New York•C、California•D、Florida正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：25.0分9Boston is on the West Coast of America.（）正确答案:×我的答案:×Three icons of America已完成成绩: 33。
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试题范围
一．填空题
1. The river Thames is in __C___.
A Wales
B Scotland
C England
D Northern Ireland
2. The Industrial Revolution started in ___A__.
A the Great Britain
B the United States
C Canada
D Australia
3. Big Ben was named after __B___.
A Christopher Wren
B Benjamin Hall
C Ben John
D G. Stephenson
4. The most popular sport in America is __A___.
A. baseball
B. basketball
C. football
5. Most British couples go to __A__ to have their wedding ceremony.
A. church
B. concert
C. registry office
6. The British people usually have a small quantity of __A___ as a first course.
A. soup
B. sweet
C. vegetable
7. What the Englishmen usually talk about in their daily life is _D__.
A. price
B. tax
C. weather
D. Sports
8. The British people are great lovers of betting. The most money they bet mainly on __A__.
A. horse racing
B. Bingo
C. football pools
D. dog racing
9. ___A__ is basically a home and family festival.
A. Christmas
B. Boxing Day
C. Easter Monday
10. The British people traditionally like to live in __B___.
A. high buildings
B. small houses
C. big houses
occupies the __C___ portion of the .
A. northern
B. eastern
C. southern
12. The most important part of the . in wealth is __B___.
A. Northern Ireland
B. England
C. Scotland
second largest port in Britain is __C__.
A. London
B. Belfast
C. Liverpool
decrease of British population is caused by the following except __D___.
A. limitation of immigration
B. fall of the birth rate
C. fall of death rate
D. unemployment
15. Ernest Hemingway is __B___.
A Englishman
B American
C Dutch
D Denmark
16. In which day is Halloween celebrated?B
A 5 November
B 31 October
C 17 March
D 25 December
17. American Independence Day fall on __A___.
A. the 4th of July
B. October 31st
C. March 20th
18. The general election in America is held every __B___ years.
A. 5
B. 4
C. 6
D. 3
19. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is __A___.
A. donkey
B. elephant
C. eagle
20. The symbol of the US Republic Party is __B___.
A. tiger
B. elephant
C. Donkey
21. Thanksgiving Day is originated in __B___.
A. England
B. America
C. Scotland
D. Canada
22. Marriage in America is considered ___D__.
A. more important to the parents
B. a pure religious affair
C. rather burdensome
D. a pure individual matter
23. __B___ American young people live independently after marriage.
A. Half
B. Most
C. Some
24. The rate of divorce in America ranks __C___ in the world.
A. second
B. third
C. first
D. fourth
25. The popular foods in America include the following except __D___.
A. hamburgers
B. hot dogs
C. bread
D. rice
二、问答题
are the two major parties in Britan?
They are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.
is the official full name of Britain?
It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
is the head of government in Ireland?
It is the Prime Minister.
is James Joyce?
He is the most well-know Irish writer of the modern period.
were the first Americans?
They were the Indians.
kind of economic system does the United States have?
It has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.
is bilingualism?
The phenomenon that English and French are the two official languages in Canada is called bilingualism
8.What is the Canada Council?
It is the Canadian Government’s funding agency.
11.美国最重要的节日是什么；万圣节为几月几日？
美国最重要的节日是圣诞节，万圣节每年的11月01日。
12.美国内战爆发于_1861_年，结束于_1865_年。
13. 《哈姆雷特》、《奥赛罗》、《李尔王》、《麦克白》,是莎士比亚四大悲剧作品之一。
14.在美国感恩节是每年11月的最后一个星期四.
official languages in Quebec, Canada are English and French.
Canberra_; the largest city is Sydney.
纽约__是美国最大的城市同时也是最重要的经济贸易中心和最主要的港口。