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英语国家概况（1）-终结性考试复习题（带答案）说明：每学期的课程题号都可能更换，请认真核对是您需要的题号后再下载！【题号】【判断题】there was a general flowering of culture and intellectual life in europe during the 1 7th and 18th centuries which is known as “the renaissance.”对错[提示：仔细阅读以上题目，并完成作答]正确答案是“错”。

【题号】【判断题】william shakespeare is a great poet and much is known of his life．对错[提示：仔细阅读以上题目，并完成作答]正确答案是“错”。

【题号】【判断题】the 1944 education act made entry to secondary schools and universities“meritocratic”．对错[提示：仔细阅读以上题目，并完成作答]正确答案是“对”。

【题号】【判断题】public schools are part of the national education system and funded by the government．对错[提示：仔细阅读以上题目，并完成作答]正确答案是“错”。

【题号】【判断题】according to the text，the most important single factor which influences british policy- makers is its history.对错[提示：仔细阅读以上题目，并完成作答]正确答案是“对”。

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英语国家概况课后习题（附答案）Chapter 1Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.—T—2.The Severn River is the longest river of Britain ,which originates in Wales and flows through western England.—F—3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.—F—4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of Britain.—F—5.Although the climate in Britain is generally mild ,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls bello w-10℃in January.—T—6.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.—T—7.The Celtic people were the earliest known inhabitants of Britain. —F—8.English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16th century.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are—A—A.Great Britain and IrelandB.Great Britain and ShcotlandC.Great Britain and EnglandD.Great Britain and England2. —B—is the capital city of Scotland.A.BelfastB.EdinburghC.LondonD.Cardiff3. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, —D—is the smallest.A.EnglandB.ScotlandC.WalesD.Northern Ireland4. English belongs to the —C—group of the Indo-European family oflanguages.A.CelticB.NormanC.GermanticD.Roman5. The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of -—D—words to English.A.Danish and FinnishB.Dutch and GermanC.French and Italiantin and Greek6. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the—A—influence.A.NormanB.DutchC.GermanD.Danish7. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standardform of—C—.8. At present,nearly —C—of the world’s populations communicate inEnglish.A.halfB.a quarterC.one thirdD.one fifthⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Why do tourist from all over the world like go to Scotland?2.How many periods can the development of the English language be dividedintoand what are they?3.Why did English become more important after the Black Death?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.Who are the British people?2.What is Standard English?Chapter 2Ⅰ.Read the following statements and decide whether they are true(T) or false(F). —T—1.Birtish history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.—T—2.The Anglo Saxon came to Britain in the 5th century.—F—3.The chief or king of the Anglo Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.—T—4.The Viking began to attack the English coast in the 8th century. —T—5.Henry Ⅱbuilt up a large empire which included England and most of france.—F—6.The Magana Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and townspeople.—F—7.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory.—T—8.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth Ⅰactually defended the fruit the Reformation. Ⅱ. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The—D—attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC.CelticD.Germanic2. By the late 7th century, —D—became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo Saxons ChristianityC.Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity3. The—C—marked the establishment of feudualism in England.A.Viking invasionsB. signing of the Magna CartaC.Norman ConquestD.adoption of common law4. The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of—C—A.the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster5. The direct cause ofor the Reformation was King Henry Ⅷ’s effortto—A—.A.divorce his wifeB.break with RomeC.support the ProtestantD.declare his supreme power over the church6. The English Civil War broke out in1642 between —B—A.the Protestant and the PuritansB.the Royalist and the ParliamentarianC.the nobles and the peasantsD.the aristocrats and the Christians7. —A—was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A.The Bill of RightsB.The Act of SupremacyC.The Provisions of OxfordD.The Magna Carta8. The Industrail Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle ofthe —C—century.A.17thB.18thC.19thD.20thⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What were Queen Victoria’s major achievements?2.What were the two camps in the World WarⅠ?3.Why did Britain cooperate closely with the Uinited States after World War Ⅱ?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What were the results of the Industrail revolution in Britain?2.Explain the rise and fall of the British Empire.Chapter 3Ⅰ.Read the following statements and decide whether they are true(T) or false(F). —T—1.Conventions are regarded less important than the statutory law in the working of the England government.—F—2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.—F—3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the house of all government powers.—F—4.The British Parliament is the law making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.—F—5.The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.—T—6.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the minority party in Parliament.—F—7.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.—T—8.The legal systems in England ,Wales,Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law,orgalizations and practice.Ⅱ. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.The British government is characterized by a division of powers betweenthree of the following branchs EXCEPT the—C—.A.judiciaryB.legislatureC.monarchyD.executive2. The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on—D—.A.passing billsB.advising the gowernmentsC.political partiesD.public attitude3. As a revising chamber ,the House of Lords is expected to—B—the Houseof Commons.A.rivalplementC.criticizeD.inspect4. —A—is at the center of the British political system.A.The CabinetB.The House of LordsC.The House of CommonsD.The Privy Council5. The main duty of the British Privy Council is to —B—.A.make decisionsB.give adviceC.pass billsD.supervise the Cabinet6. Generally speaking,the British Parliament operates on a —B—system.A.single partyB.two partyC.three partyD.multi party7. The politices of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatismand—D—.ernment interventionB.nationalization of enterprisesC.social reformD.a belief in individualiam8. In Britain,the parliamentary general election is held every—C—years.A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.sixⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What are the three functions of the House of Commons?2.What kind of public image does the Liberal Democrats have in Britain?3.Why are independent candidates unlikely towin in the general elections? Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What do British electoral campaigns usually involves during the processof a general election?2.What is the Commonwealth of Nations?Chapter 4Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —T—1.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.—T—2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.—F—3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent. —F—4.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be agreat success in dealing with all the British economic and social problems.—T—5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair was different from that of the old Labor Party and the Conservetive Party.—T—6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in oder to separate politics from economic policy.—F—7.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.—T—8.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The —A—in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A.oil crisisB.high inflation ratesrge importsD.unemployment problem2. Of the following practices, —C—did not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A.reducing child benefitsB.shortening the period of unemployment benefitsC.reducing unemploymentD.lowering old age pension3. The Blair government was successful in the following aspect EXPECT—D—.A.limiting government spendingB.keeping inflation under controlC.reducing unemploymentD.reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted about—C—of its land area to agriculture.A.50%B.60%C.70%D.80%5. Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following EXCEPT—D—.A.the North SeaB.the English ChannelC.the area around the Irish coastD.the sea area between Britain and Ireland6. Coal mining industry in Britain provides—B—of the energy consumed inthe country.A.one thirdB.one fourthC.one fifthD.two thirds7. The car industry in Britain is mostly —A—.A.foreign ownedB.state ownedC.joint ownedD.privately owned8. Of the following sectors in Britain, —C—has experienced spectaculargrowth since the end of the World War Ⅱ.A.agricultureB.the energy industryC.the service sectorD.the manufacturing industryⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What was the negative aspect of Thatcher’s reform in the early 1980s.2.What are the charactoristics of Britain’sagriculture?3.What happened to Britain’s beef industry in the mid 1990s?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What were the major causes of Britain’s relative economic decline in thepostwar period?2.Why do developed nations like Britian encourage the development of the service industry?Chapter 5Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The Britain government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.—F—cation inBritain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.—F—3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the states system and the independent system.—T—4.When children finish their schooling at 16,they are required to take a national GCSE examination.—T—5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools. —F—6.The Times is the world oldest Sunday newspapers.—F—7.The BBC World Service broadcast only in English throughout the world. —T—8. Some British holidays are celebrated to mark important events in the Christian calendar,and some others are related to local customs and traditions.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. In Britain,the division between grammer schools and vocational schools was ended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the —D—.A.1930sB.1940sC.1950sD.1960s2. Over—C—of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independent system.A.5%B.6%C.7%D.Partially funded 8%3. Partially funded by central government grants,most of the British universities receive the remaining funds from all the following sources EXCEPT—B—.A.tuition feesB.loansC.donationsD.corporate contributions4. To be admitted to the Open University, one needs—B—.A.some educational qualificatonsB.no educational qualificationsC.the General Certificate of Education Advanced level.D. the General Certificate of Secondary Education5. Among Britain’s quality press,the following newspapers are regarded asthe “Big Three”EXCEPT—C—.A.The TimesB.The GuardianC.The ObserverD.The Daily Telegraph6. Life On Earth is a kind of —C—program produced by the BBC is popularworldwide.A.radioB.dramaC.documentaryD.soap opera7. —D—is Britain’s top pay television provider.A.BSBB.SkyTVC.BBCD.BSkyB8. The following Christmas traditions are particularly BritishEXCEPT—A—.A.Trooping the ColorB.the Queen’s Christmas messageC.Boxing DayD.the Christmas pantomimeⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What used to be the major functions of grammer schools and vocational schools in Britain.2.What kind of subjects do British comprehensive schools provide?3.In what ways do British universities enjoy complete academic freedom?4.What role does the media play in Britain leisure culture?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What are the general features of Britain’s independent schools?2.What are the “Quality Press”and the “tabloids”in Britain?Chapter 6Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The Canterbury Tales is representative work of the old English period. —T—2.The Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classic works.—T—3.As a great English peot,Alexander Pope also translated Homer’s Iliad. —F—4.Jhonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language,and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.—F—5.William Wordsworth amd Sumuel Taylor Colerdge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.—F—6.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems,such as “Ode to the West Winds”.—F—7.Jane Austen is a well known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.—T—8.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism,which prevailed before World War Ⅱ.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is—B—.A.poetryB.dramaC.novelD.pamphlet2. —C—is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of independence”.A. “I Wonder Lonely as a Cloud”B.Don JuanC.The preface to Lyrical BalladsD.Prometheus Unbound3.Of Dicken’s novels, —B—is considered most autobiographical.A.A Tale of Two CitiesB.Davied CopperfiedC.Oliver TwistD.Great Expectations4. —D—is a representative of English Critical Realism in the turn of the 19thcentury.A.Robert Louis SetevensonB.John MiltonC.Joseph ConardD.Thomas Hardy5. Of the following books, —C—is NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A.Jude the ObscureB.Tess of the d’UrbervillesC.Adam BedeD.The Return of the Native6. —A—is not included in the modernist group.A.Oscar WildeB.Virginia WoolfC.William Bulter YeatsD.T.S.Eliot7. Of the following writers, —B— is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A.Samuel BeckettB.James JoyceC.William GoldingD.V.S.Naipual8. Waiting for Godot is written by—A—.A.Samuel BeckettB.Geroge OrwellC. William GoldingwranceⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What are the three catergries of Shakespeare’s plays and their representatives?2.What is Critical Realism?3.What are the two new literary trends prevailing at the end of 19th century?4.What is the stream of consciousness?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What is Romanticism?2.What are the characteristics of English literauture in the 20th century?Chapter 7Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland. —F—2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe. —F—3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.—T—4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic, but belonged to the British Commonwealth of Nations.—F—5.Ireland’s economy wasn’t affected by World War Ⅱbecause it remained neutral during the war.—F—6.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern counties.—F—7.English is the only official language in Ireland because the majority of people speak it as their mother tongue.—T—8.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith, but of public identity.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. --B-- established a unified Irish culture and language in the 6th century BC.A. Hunter-gatherers from BritainB. Celtic tribesC. British invadersD. The Vikings2. Divergent views about --C--resulted in the Irish Civil War.A. the Act of UnionB. the Unilateral Declaration of IndependenceC. the Anglo-Irish TreatyD. the Anglo-Irish Agreement3. --C---was the first Irish President to visit Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ.A. Eamon de ValeraB. John A. CostelloC. Mary RobinsonD. Albert Reynolds4. ---D--brought Anglo-Irish relations to a new height.A. The British recognition of the Irish RepublicB. The signing of the Downing Street DeclarationC. The signing of the Belfast AgreementD. The IRA’s formal declaration of the disarmament in 20055. In Ireland, the head of state is--B---A. the Prime MinisterB. the PresidentC. the British monarchD. the General Governor6. ---C---has been the dominant party in Ireland since 1930s and supportspeaceful reunification of the island of Ireland.A. Fine GaelB. The Labor PartyC. Fianna FailD. The Progressive Democrats7. Emigration in Ireland started since the --A--A. medieval periodB. 17th centuryC. Great Potato FamineD. early 18th century8. Ireland now has a --B-- economy.A. agriculture-basedB. knowledge-basedC. industry-basedD. foreign investment-basedⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. Why was Cork given the nickname “the Rebel County”?2. Who were the first groups of people that came to Ireland?3. Why did Ireland remain neutral in World War Ⅱ？Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1. What is the significance of the following documents: the Act of Union, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Anglo-Irish Agreement and the Belfast Agreement?2. What are the goals of the main political parties in Ireland?Chapter 8Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachian Range hold one-third of the country’s continental territory.—T—2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical and tropical zones.—T—3.A 50-centimeter rainfall line runs through the middle of the United States.—T—4.New York is composed of five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island and Queens.—F—5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world-famous Hollywood is located here.—T—6.During the 1830s and the 1840s, many Northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to America.—T—7.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were Asians.—T—8.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for a higher standard of living.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The U.S. lies in --B--North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic to its ----and the Pacific to its -----.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, west, east2. The continental United States has--C---states.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 353. The state of --A--- is the largest in area of all the U.S. states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida4. The longest river in the U.S. is ---B---A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Lake Itasca5. Some of the world-famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT arelocated in--C--.A. the SouthB. the WestC. New EnglandD. the Midwest6. San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego all belong to --D--A. MontanaB. UtahC. MaineD. California7. The Immigration Act of 1924 restricted further immigration into theUnited States, particularly from--A----.A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America8. The characteristics of the dominant American culture are--D-A. English-speaking, Northern European, Roman Catholic andmiddle-classB. English-speaking, Western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, Northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, Western European, Protestant and middle-classⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. How is the American population distributed?2. Why was the Immigration Act of 1924 instituted?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1. Why is the United States regarded as a “melting pot” and a “salad bowl”?2. What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?Chapter 9Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —T—1.American was named after Amerigo Vespucci,who arrived on the new continent after Columbus.—F—2.The Second Continental Congress was held in Phiadelphia,and the Continental Army and Navy was established under the command of Thomas Jerfferson.—T—3.The Amemrican Civil War not only put an end to slavery,but also make American a single,indivisible nation.—F—4.Most American people approved of the Vietnam War.—T—5.In1990,American troops and the troops from allied nations took joint military action in order to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.—F—6.According to the American government,Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible for the terrorist event on Septemble11,2001. —T—7.The Bush administration regarded Iraq a nation among the “axis of the evil”.—F—8.On March 20,2003,American and United Nations’troops, supposed by several other countries,began an invasion of Iraq.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The first successful English conoly in North America was founded at—C—in——.A.Jamestown,LouisianaB.Boston, MassachusettsC.Jamestown,VirginiaD.Plymouth,Gergia2. The Seven Years’War occurred between—C—.A.the French and the American IndiansB.the French and the SpanishC.the French and the BritishD. the British and the American Indians3. “No taxation without representation”was the rallying slogan of—D—.A.the settlers of VirginiaB.the people of PennsylvaniaC.the colonists in New EnglandD.the people of the 13 colonies4. In May 1775, —B—was held in Phiadelphia and began to assume thefunctions of a provisional government.A.the First Continental CongressB.the Second Continental CongressC.the Boston Tea PartyD.the Congress of Confederation5. Abraham Lincoln issued the —C—to grant freedom to all slaves.A.Declaration of IndependenceB.ConstitutionC.Emancipation ProclamationD.Bill of Rights6. The policy of the United States was —A—at the beginning of the twoWorld Wars.A.nuetralityB.full involvementC.partial involvementD.appeasement7. President —C— introduced the NⅡew Deal to deal with the problems ofthe Great Depression.A.WilsonB.TrumanC.RooseveltD.Kennedy8. The Vietanam War was a long time suffering for Americans,and itscontinued throughout the terms of president—D—.A.Johnson,Nixon and FordB.Truman,Eisenhower and KennedyC.Kennedy,Johnson and NixonD.Eisenhower,kennedy and Johnson Ⅲ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Why did American change its policy and enter World War Ⅱ?2.What were Nixon’s well known contributions during his presidency?3.What were the measure s of Reagan’s economic program?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What was the course of the American Civil War?2.What made the United States a powerful country by the end of World War Ⅱ?Chapter 10Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are true(T) or false (F).—F—1.The Bill of Right was written into the Constitution in 1787.—T—2.The form of the American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of powers and respect for the Constitution and rule of law.—F—3.The US Congress consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.—T—4.The judicial branch of the US federal government consists of a series of courts: the supreme court, the courts of appeals and the district courts. —F—5.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.—T—6.The American presidential campaigns adhere to the “winner-takes-all”practice.—F—7.The American foreign policy throughout World War 2 was neutrality. —T—8.The American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and intervention.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.The US.Constitution came into effect in –B--A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D.17932. The Constitution of the United States --C--A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power tothe presidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court3.The Bill of Right –B--A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the US specific individual rights and freedomC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has norelationship with the Constitution.4.The terms for a Senator and Representative are __D_ and ___ yearsreapectively.A. 2;4B.2;3C. 2;6D.6;25. All the following can make legislative proposals EXCEPT –C--A. the senatorB. the RepresentativeC. the secretary of stateD. the president6.The following are all powers of the President EXCEPT CA. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD.issuing executive orders7. The Supreme Court is composed of __D_ justicesA. 6B. 7C. 8D.98. The president is directly voted into office by _C__A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and therepresentativesⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.what are the two characteristics of the us constitution?2.what are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively?3.what are the major powers of the Supreme Court?4.what are the differences between the Democrats and the Republicans in terms of political ideology.Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.How is the American President voted into office? What are your ideas about the American election?2.what was President Eisenhower’s foreign policy and what were the consequences?Chapter 11Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are true(T) or false (F). —T—1.America is the world’s largest industrial nation.—T—2.In the US Constitution ,the recognition of the importance of ‘intellectual property’ could be identified.—F—3.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantations in the South made more profits from selling their agricultural products.—F—4. President Roosevelt’s New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisis in the early 1930s—F—5. The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American business. —T—6. American agriculture exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the agricultural balance of trade.—T—7. Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing industry.—F—8. The growth and decline of the American foreign trade has little to do with the world economy.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields EXCEPT __C_A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals2. The modern American economy progressed from___ to____, and then to __C__A. a colonial economy, a handcraft economy, an industrial economyB. a farming economy, a handcraft economy, an industrial economyC. a colonial economy, a farming economy, an industrial economyD. a handcraft economy, a farming economy, an industrial economy。

英语国家概况试题及答案

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪一个？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 法国答案：D2. 英语起源于哪个国家？A. 法国B. 德国C. 丹麦D. 英格兰答案：D3. 以下哪个国家不是英语国家？A. 加拿大B. 新西兰C. 爱尔兰D. 巴西答案：D4. 英语国家的人口总数大约是多少？A. 1亿B. 3亿C. 5亿D. 10亿答案：C5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的官方语言除了英语还有法语？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是君主立宪制？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联邦制？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B8. 英语国家中，哪个国家有“长白云之乡”的美誉？A. 美国B. 英国C. 新西兰D. 澳大利亚答案：C9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都不是以英语命名的？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚答案：A10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界最大的钻石生产国？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 博茨瓦纳答案：D（虽然博茨瓦纳不是英语国家，但此题考察的是钻石生产国）二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）的官方语言除了英语还有法语。

2. 英语起源于______（英格兰）。

3. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）被称为“骑在羊背上的国家”。

4. 英语国家中，______（新西兰）被称为“长白云之乡”。

5. 英语国家中，______（美国）是世界最大的经济体。

6. 英语国家中，______（英国）拥有世界上最古老的君主制。

7. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）是世界上面积第二大的国家。

8. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）是世界上唯一一个占据整个大陆的国家。

9. 英语国家中，______（美国）的首都华盛顿特区是以美国第一任总统的名字命名的。

国开(山东)02089-英语国家概况(1)-形成性考核二-答案

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第1题
【单选题】which of the following books is written by geoffrey chaucer?
A. The Canterbury Tales．
B. Morte D'Arthur．
C. King Lear．
D. Beowulf．
正确答案是：The Canterbury Tales．
第2题
【单选题】which literary form flourished in elizabethan age more than any other form of literature?
A. Novel．
B. Drama．
C. Poetry．
D. Essay．
正确答案是：Drama．
第3题
【单选题】which of the following did not belong to romanticism?
A. Keats．
B. Shelley．
C. Wordsworth．
D. Defoe．
正确答案是：Defoe．
第4题
【单选题】 if a student wants to go to university in britain，he will take the examination called__________.
A. General Certificate of Education—Advanced．。

英语国家概况(1)课程第1次形成性考核答案与讲评

英语国家概况（1）课程形成性考核题英语国家概况（1）课程第1次形成性考核答案与讲评（Unit 01-05）The United Kingdom (I)I. T rue or False:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I(T) 01. Britain is no longer an imperial country. (Unit 1)(T) 02. The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied the majority of the British people.(Unit 1)(T) 03. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes.(Unit 1)(F) 04. Scotland was once conquered by the Romans. (Unit 1)Scotland was never conquered by the Romans. (T)(F) 05. Cardiff, the capital of Scotland, is a large city. (Unit 1)Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. (T)(F) 06. The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh to tradition. (Unit 1)The title of Prince of Wales is held by the King’s or Queen’s eldest son. (T)Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II(T) 07. “Ulster”, referring to Northern Island, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom. (Unit 2)(F) 08. The Majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabitedBritish Isles before the English arrived 2000 years ago. (Unit 2)The Majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabited British Isles before the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. (T)(F) 09. Most British people are Catholics while most Irish people are Protestants. (Unit 2)Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics. (T)(F) 10. Sinn Fein is an illegal political party in Northern Ireland now. (Unit 2)Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland now. (T)(T) 11. The Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 guaranteed the loyalist Protestant community their right to decide their future in Northern Island. (Unit 2)(T) 12. The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1988. (Unit 2)Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom(F) 13. In Britain, the process of state-building has been a revolution rather than an evolution, incontrast to that of France. (Unit 3)In Britain, the process of state-building has been an evolution rather than a revolution, in contrast to that of France. (T)(T) 14. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. (Unit 3)(F) 15. James I was executed in the civil war of Britain. (Unit 3)Charles I was executed in the civil war of Britain. (T)(T) 16. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. (Unit 3)(F) 17. Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister appoints theCabinet. (Unit 3)Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. (T)(T) 18. Common laws are laws which have been established through common practice in the courts. (Unit 3)Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race(T) 19. In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances. (Unit 4)(T) 20. Anyone who is eligible to vote with 500 pounds as deposit can stand as an MP. (Unit 4) (F) 21. The amount of spent in national campaign is not limited as well as that on TV. (Unit 4)The amount of spent in national campaign is not limited other than that on TV. (T)(T) 22. Children from upper-middle class usually have a better education than those from the working class or middle class. (Unit 4)(F) 23. The majority of middle-class people today have upper-class parents or grandparents. (Unit4)The majority of middle-class people today have working-class parents or grandparents. (T) (F) 24. Most immigrants earn a living by opening restaurants or becoming writers or musicians.(Unit 4)Some immigrants earn a living by opening restaurants or becoming writers or musicians.(T)Unit 5 The UK Economy(T) 25. By the 1880s, the British economy was dominant in the world. (Unit 5)(F) 26. Both the U.S. and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900. (Unit 5)Only the U.S. overtook Britain in economy by 1900. (T)(T) 27. Another reason for British decline is the loss of its colonies, especially India, which gained its independence in 1947. (Unit 5)(T) 28. In the 1970s, with the soaring price of oil and high rate of inflation, Britain went through a bad period. (Unit 5)(F) 29. The secondary industry produces approximately two-thirds of the national wealth. (Unit 5)The tertiary industry produces approximately two-thirds of the national wealth. (T)(T) 30. The service industry in the UK employs 70% of the total work force. (Unit 5)II. Choose the best answer:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I01. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? (Unit 1) Key DA. The cultural centre.B. The business centre.C. The financial centre.D. The football centre.02. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristic of Britain? (Unit 1) Key BA. Economic differences between north and south.B. Difference of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.03. Which of the following can NOT be found in London? (Unit 1) Key AA. Teahouses.B. Art galleries.C. Museums.D. Theatres.04. Which is the largest city in Scotland? (Unit 1) Key CA. Cardiff.B. Edinburgh.C. Glasgow.D. Manchester.05. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (Unit 1) Key BA. Wales was invaded by the Romans.B. Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C. Wales was conquered by the Normans.D. Wales was threatened by the English.06. When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliament?(Unit 1) Key BA. In 1688.B. In 1707.C. In 1715.D. In 1745.Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II07. In the 17th century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland and NorthernEngland to emigrate to the north of Ireland because ______. (Unit 2) Key AA. they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB. they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in BritainC. they intended to expand their investmentD. they believed that Ireland was the best place for them08. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for______. (Unit 2) Key DA. its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B. its rich cultural lifeC. its low living standardD. its endless political problems09. Faced with conflicting demands, the British government chose a compromise and organised apartition of Ireland in 1921 because ______. (Unit 2) Key BA. the British government wouldn’t be able to control Ireland any longer by forceB. the British government intended to satisfy both sides—Catholics and ProtestantsC. Catholics in Ireland demanded a partition of IrelandD. Protestants welcomed the idea of partition10. Why did the British government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct-rule”from London? (Unit 2) Key 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 above.11. Which of the following agreements is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in NorthernIreland? (Unit 2) Key CA. The Anglo-Irish AgreementB. The Belfast AgreementC. The Good Friday AgreementD. The Multi-Party Agreement12. According to the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland today should be governed by thefollowing jurisdictions except ______. (Unit 2) Key BA. the jurisdiction of the Republic of IrelandB. the jurisdiction of loyalist ministersC. the jurisdiction of Great BritainD. the jurisdiction of Northern IrelandUnit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? (Unit 3) Key AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.14. What happened in 1215? (Unit 3) Key BA. It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B. Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C. Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D. King Egbert united England under his rule.15. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed? (Unit 3) Key BA. James II.B. William of Orange.C. Oliver Cromwell.D. George I.16. Which of the following in NOT related to the Constitution? (Unit 3) Key AA. It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government.B. It is the foundation of British government today.C. Conventions and laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D. The common laws are part of the constitution.17. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role? (Unit 3) Key AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the United Kingdom.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.18. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords? (Unit 3) Key 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 represent the interests of the public.D. Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race19. Which group of people cannot vote in the General Election? (Unit 4) Key BA. Members in the House of Commons.B. Lords in the House of Lords.C. The UK citizens above the age of 18.D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.20. By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? (Unit 4) Key AA. The House of Commons.B. The House of Lords.C. The two major parties.D. The Prime Minister.21. Which of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaign? (Unit 4) Key AA. Big parties can buy time to broadcast their policies on the television.B. There is a limit on the amount of money candidates can spend in their campaign.C. Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.D. Candidates criticise each other’s policies to show how good their policies are.22. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win theelection? (Unit 4) Key AA. 326B. 351C. 626D. 65023. Which of the following statements is NOT true about class system in the UK? (Unit 4)Key BA. People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspapers.B. Class division is only decided by people’s income.C. Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person’s life chances.D. The way people speak may identify them as belonging to a particular class.24. Which of the following is NOT an effect of immigration on British society? (Unit 4)Key BA. There is now a varied cuisine for people to choose from.B. Class tension has increased.C. New forms of popular music have emerged.D. Different religious beliefs have been practices actively.Unit 5 The UK Economy25. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the UK economy? (Unit 5) Key CA. Britain remained one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.B. Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945.C. There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards.D. Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita.26. Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK? (Unit 5) Key DA. Beef cattle.B. Dairy cattle.C. Chicken.D. Sheep.27. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain? (Unit 5) Key AA. In the southeast of England.B. In the northeast of England.C. In the southeast of Scotland.D. In the northeast of Scotland.28. In the aerospace industry, which two countries are ahead of Britain? (Unit 5) Key BA. The U.S. and Germany.B. The U.S. and Russia.C. Germany and Russia.D. France and Germany.29. Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War? (Unit 5) Key AA. Imperial Airways.B. British Airways.C. Hawker-Siddeley Corporation.D. The British Aircraft Corporation.30. Which of the following two companies merged into British Aerospace? (Unit 5) Key AA. The British Aircraft Corporation and Hawker-Siddeley A viationB. The British Aircraft Corporation and Rolls Royce.C. Hawker-Siddeley A viation and GEC A vionics.D. Hawker-Siddeley A viation and Rolls Royce.III. E xplain the following terms:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I01. Anglo-Saxons (Unit 1)They were two groups of Germanic people who settled down in England from the 5th century. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.02. King Harold (Unit 1)He was the Saxon King whose army was defeated in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when William the Conqueror invaded England from France.Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II03. The Provisional IRA (Unit 2)In 1919, a group calling itself the IRA (Irish Republic Army) expanded fighting for the Irishfreedom and independence. The Provisional IRA is the radical faction of the IRA. They prefer the use of force and believe that armed force is the only way to get the British out and to have a unified Ireland.04. The Good Friday Agreement (Unit 2)As a result of multi-party negotiation, the Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April, 1998. This agreement assures the loyalist community that Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom and it won’t change its political status unless the majority of the people of Northern Ireland agree. Under the terms of agreement, Northern Ireland should be governed by three separate jurisdictions: that of the Republic of Ireland, that of Great Britain and that of its own elected executive government of ten ministers.Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom05. The Bill of Rights of 1689 (Unit 3)In 1688, King James II’s daughter Mary and her husband William were invited by the politicians and church authorities to take the throne, on condition that they would respect the rights of Parliament. The Bill of Rights was passed in 1689 to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.06. The functions of Parliament (Unit 3)The functions of Parliament are: to pass laws, to vote for taxation, to scrutinise government policy, administration and expenditure and to debate the major issues of the day.07. The House of Lords (Unit 3)The house of Lords consists of the Lords Spiritual, who are the Archbishops and most prominent bishops of the Church of England, and the Lords Temporal, which refers to those lords who either have inherited the seat from their forefathers or they have been appointed. The lords mainly represent themselves instead of the interests of the public.08. The House of Commons (Unit 3)The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where about 650 elected representatives (Members of Parliament) make and debate policy. These MPs are elected in the General Election and should represent the interest of the people who vote for them.Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race09. The importance of general elections (Unit 4)General elections are very important in western democracy. According to Unit 4, they provide opportunities for people to influence future government policies and to replace those incompetent political leaders.10. The formation of the British government (Unit 4)Before a general election, the political parties would start their electoral campaign in order to make their ideologies and policies known to the public. The campaign involves advertisements in newspapers, door-to-door campaigning, postal deliveries of leaflets and “party electoral broadcasts” on the television. The parties also try to attack and criticise the opponents’ policies. Therefore, these campaigns sometimes can be quite aggressive and critical.Unit 5 The UK Economy (Unit 5)11. Privatisation in 1980s (Unit 5)The British economy went through a particular bad period in the 1970s, with high rate of inflation and devaluation of the Pound. Therefore, in the 1980s, when the Conservative party under Margret Thatcher was in power, an extensive programme of privatisation was carried out. Many state-owned businesses (such as steel, telecom, gas, and aerospace) were turned into private companies. Privatisation was successful in controlling inflation but at the same time unemployment rate increased rapidly.12. Main sectors of the UK economy (Unit 5)The UK national economy can be divided into three main areas: primary industries, such as agriculture, fishing and mining; secondary industries which manufacture complex goods from those primary products; tertiary (or service) industries such as banking, insurance, tourism and the retailing.。

《英语国家概况(1)》英语国家社会与文化入门第一次形考部分答案

一、单项选择7 、Which of the following description about the Conservative party is Not true?（难度系数：2.00）A、It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B、It prefers policies that protect individual's rights.C、It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D、It is known as a party of high taxation levels.参考答案：D5 、Which of the following is Not true about life peers?（难度系数：2.00）A、They are not from the aristocratic families.B、They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C、They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement.D、The titles cannot be inherited by their children.参考答案：B6 、Which of the following statements is Not true about class system in the UK?（难度系数：2.00）A、People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspapers.B、Class division is only decided by people's income.C、Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person's life chances.D、The way people speak may indentify them as belonging to a particular class.参考答案：B8 、Which of the following is Not included in Household Energy Management Strategy?（难度系数：2.00）A、Every household will have installed loft and cavity insulation where it's practical to do so by 2015.B、7 million homes will have received more substantial eco-upgrades by 2020.C、Every household will have produced their electricity from renewable energy resources.D、29% of carbon emission will have been reduced from the household sector by 2020.参考答案：C3 、Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?（难度系数：1.00）A、In the southeast of England.B、In the northeast of England.C、In the southeast of Scotland.D、In the northeast of Scotlａnd.参考答案：A2 、Which of the following is Not a company in the energy sector?（难度系数：1.00）A、ShellB、ICIC、RTZD、British Gas参考答案：B4 、What did Frank Whittle do in 1937?（难度系数：1.00）A、He invented the first jet plane.B、He developed the first jet engine.C、He made the first powered flight.D、He made the trans-Atlantic flight.参考答案：B1 、Which of the following countries is the last to come out of recession?（难度系数：1.00）A、GermanyB、JapanC、BritainD、France参考答案：C二、判断8 、The amount spengt in national campaign is not limited other than that on TV.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B12 、Liberal Democratic party is the newest of the major national parties.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B10 、The majority of middle-class people today have working class parents or grandparents.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A9 、One of the distinctive features about the British class-system is that it has also retained a hereditary aristocracy.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A11 、The immigrants have problems of unemployment, under-representation in politics and unfair treatment by police and by the justice system.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B7 、On March 2nd, 2010, the British government published its Household Energy Management Strategy.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A6 、Both the U.S. and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B3 、In the 1970s, with the soaring price of oil and high rates if inflation, Britain went through a bad period.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A1 、The leader of the Conservatives, Margaret Thatcher stargted a series of reforms.An extensive programme of privatisation was carried out, and she was successful in an all-round way.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B5 、Britain has a large sector of agriculture producing 11.6% of its national wealth.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B4 、A low rate of domestic industrial investment coupled with a very high rate of overseas investment is a characteristic of the UK economy.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A2 、In recent years, Britain is second only to the U.S. as a destination for international drect investment.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A。

(0200)《英语国家概况》复习大纲、样题及答案

（0200）《英语国家概况》复习大纲学习要点和课程考核目标参看课本最后附录页考试内容Part oneThe United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandChapter 1-10Part TwoThe Republic of IrelandChapter 11-12Part ThreeThe United States of AmericaChapter 13-22Part FourCanadaChapter 23-26Part FiveAustraliaChapter 27-32Part SixNew ZealandChapter 33-34（0200）《英语国家概况》样题及答案一．单项选择题Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question four suggested answers A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statement or answers the question. (15 %)1. There are political divisions on the island of Great Britain.A. oneB. twoC. fourD. three2. The longest river in England is .A. the Tweed RiverB. the Rhine riverC. the Thames RiverD. the Seven River该题共15小题，每题一分。

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国开(山东)02089《英语国家概况(1)》终结性考试【答案】

英语国家概况（1）-终结性考试复习资料注：请认真核对是您需要的题目后再下载！【题目】【判断题】there was a general flowering of culture and intellectual life in europe during the 1 7th and 18th centuries which is known as “the renaissance.”对错【参考选择是】“错”。

【题目】【判断题】william shakespeare is a great poet and much is known of his life．对错【参考选择是】“错”。

【题目】【判断题】the 1944 education act made entry to secondary schools and universities“meritocratic”．对错【参考选择是】“对”。

【题目】【判断题】public schools are part of the national education system and funded by the government．对错【参考选择是】“错”。

【题目】【判断题】according to the text，the most important single factor which influences british policy- makers is its history.对错【参考选择是】“对”。

【题目】【判断题】the prime minister and cabinet decide on the general direction of britain’s foreign policy．对错【参考选择是】“对”。

国开(山东)01829-英语国家概况(2) -形成性考核三-[参考答案]

英语国家概况(2) -形成性考核三-辅导资料说明：如果课程题目是随机的，请按CTRL+F在题库中逐一搜索每一道题的答案特殊说明请仔细：课程的题目每学期都可能更换，所以请仔细核对是不是您需要的题目再下载！！！！第1题【单选题】in more recent years, partly through canadian diplomatic efforts, things like _________ and______________ have been put on the international agenda.A. arms control, human rightsB. economic crisis, inequalityC. organized crime, drug traffickingD. women's issues, the environment正确的答案是：women's issues, the environment第2题【单选题】according to the author, who was to be credited for the development of the "american system of production" in the early nineteenth century?A. John H. Hall.B. Henry Ford.C. Eli Whitney.D. Thomas Edison.正确的答案是：John H. Hall.第3题【单选题who invented the cotton gin and developed the system of mass production of weapons with interchangeable parts?A. John H. Hall.B. Eli Whitney.C. Thomas Edison.D. Henry Ford.正确的答案是：Eli Whitney.第4题【单选题】which invention marked the beginning of "the age of visual information"?。

国开(山东)02089《英语国家概况(1)》终结性考试复习资料答案

英语国家概况（1）-终结性考试作业资料答案说明：每学期的课程题目都可能更换，请认真核对是您需要的题目后再下载！【题目】【判断题】there was a general flowering of culture and intellectual life in europe during the 1 7th and 18th centuries which is known as “the renaissance.”对错正确的答案是“错”。

【题目】【判断题】william shakespeare is a great poet and much is known of his life．对错正确的答案是“错”。

【题目】【判断题】the 1944 education act made entry to secondary schools and universities“meritocratic”．对错正确的答案是“对”。

【题目】【判断题】public schools are part of the national education system and funded by the government．对错正确的答案是“错”。

【题目】【判断题】according to the text，the most important single factor which influences british policy- makers is its history.对错正确的答案是“对”。

【题目】【判断题】the prime minister and cabinet decide on the general d irection of britain’s foreign policy．对错正确的答案是“对”。

【题目】【判断题】on an average day，an overwhelming majority of britons over the age of 1 5 read a national or local paper.对错正确的答案是“对”。

英语国家概况复习资料及答案

英语国家概况复习资料及答案《英语国家概况》复习资料及答案1.The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was built by___.A.King ArthurB. Robin HoodC. Oliver CromwellD. William the Conqueror2.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B.It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D.It has no written form of Constitution.3.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.William of OrangeB. James ⅡC. Oliver CromwellD. GeorgeⅠ4. Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK?A. Beef cattle.B. Dairy cattleC. Chicken.D. Sheep.5. Which group of people cannot vote in the general election?A. Members in the House of Commons.B. Lords in the House of Lords.C. The UK citizens above the age of 18.D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.6. A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because ___________.A. it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the governmentB. it informs people of current affairs in the world.C. it provides people with subjective reports.D. it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.7．Of Which people is Robert Burns a national poet?A. The Welsh peopleB. The Irish peopleC. The Scottish peopleD. The English people8．. It was said that Christianity was introduced into Ireland by __________A. the VikingsB. the NormansC. Brian BuruD. Saint Patrick9. In the 17th century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland because _________.A. they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB. they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in BritainC. they intended to expand their investmentD. they believed that Ireland was the best place for them10. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester⼆．填空1. Charles the First, king of Britain, was executed, because he attempted to overrule___________ in the English Revolution.2. The _________IRA believed that they had made enough progress so that they could concentrate on a political process, and run candidates for_______.3. It’s hard to make talks successful between the British and Irish governments without the participation of__________and____________.4. The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _________and its party leader becomes __________-.5. Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced ________ decline rather than _______ decline.6. The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors: ________industries, secondary industries and________industries.7. Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories .They are _________ , _________and history plays.8. Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte are noted for their respective novel ________and __________which are largely the love stories of a woman for a man.9. People usually dress up and show off their fashionable clothes and elaborate hats for the social event called __________.10. Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on ___________, which is the day after Christmas.三．问答1. Who introduced Christianity into Ireland?2. What’s the full name of the UK?3. What is the major function of the Parliament?4. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election?5. Which party won 4 consecutive elections and was in power for quiet a long time from 1979 to 1997?6. Name two of the tragedies written by Shakespeare.7. Which is one of the largest government departments that deal with education?四．名词解释the quality paperLondonthe Celtsthe Anglo-SaxonsD A A D B A B D A C1. the parliament2. official election3. Sinn Fein IRA4.the government the Prime Minister5. relative absolute6. primary tertiary7. tragedies comedies8. Jane Eyre Wuthering Heights 9. the Royal Escort10. Boxing Day1.He was St. Patrick.2.It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3.It is to pass laws.4.It needs at least 326.5.It was the Conservative party.6.They are Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet7.It is the Ministry of Education.名词解释见课本。

英语国家概况(1)课程第3次形成性考核答案与讲评

英语国家概况（1）课程形成性考核题英语国家概况（1）课程第3次形成性考核答案与讲评（Unit 11-20）I. T rue or False:IrelandUnit 11 Land, People and History(T) 01. When referring to Ireland, people mean either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland,a province of Great Britain. (Unit 11)(F) 02. The area covering the republic of Ireland is ten times of that of Northern Ireland. (Unit 11)The area covering the republic of Ireland is five times of that of Northern Ireland. (T) (T) 03. After the Great Famine, there was a rapid decline of population and many Irish people immigrated to other countries. (Unit 11)(T) 04. The Republic of Ireland is a young country with more than half of the people under the age of 25. (Unit 11)(F) 05. The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean the Republic of Ireland. (Unit 11)The word “Ireland”is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. (T)Unit 12 Politics and Economy(F) 06. In Ireland, the president is the Head of State and has executive power. (Unit 12)In Ireland, the president is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have executivepower. (T)(T) 07. The Irish Parliament is responsible of making laws, and the Senate only has the power of making recommendations. (Unit 12)(T) 08. The highest in ranking in the Irish legal system is the High Court, which has full jurisdiction and powers in all matters of law. (Unit 12)(T) 09. Ireland has an open and trade-dependent economy. (Unit 12)(F) 10. Ireland joined the EU in 1991. (Unit 12)Ireland joined the EU in 1971. (T)Unit 13 Irish Culture: How the Irish Live Now(F) 11. The obvious change over the past decades is the rise of the authority of the RomanCatholic Church in Ireland. (Unit 13)The obvious change over the past decades is the decline of the authority of the RomanCatholic Church in Ireland. (T)(T) 12. The Catholic Church is opposed to abortion and divorce in Ireland. (Unit 13)(F) 13. Traditionally, Ireland was an urban and industrial culture. (Unit 13)Traditionally, Ireland has been a rural and agricultural culture. (T)(T) 14. Today free education provided by the Irish government covers all public universities, as is common in most of the countries of Europe. (Unit 13)(T) 15. After 1960s, the participation in second level education rose from 45% to 90%. (Unit 13) Unit 14 Irish Culture: Language, Literature and Arts(T) 16. The Great Famine lasted from 1845 to 1848 in Ireland. (Unit 14)(F) 17. Most Irish people now generally speak Irish. (Unit 14)Most Irish people now do not generally speak Irish. (T)(T) 18. Ireland has a traditional culture which has derived from its rich folk heritage. (Unit 14) (F) 19. Ireland is noted for its visual culture compared with its literature and music. (Unit 14)Ireland is not very noted for its visual culture compared with its literature and music. (T) (T) 20. The most natively Irish game or sport is hurling. (Unit 14)AustraliaUnit 15 The Land and People of the Dreaming(F) 21. In terms of its size, Australia is the largest continent and the smallest island in the world.(Unit 15)In terms of its size, Australia is the largest island and the smallest continent in the world.(T)(F) 22. Dreaming is shared by all the Australian people about how the features of their land werecreated. (Unit 15)Dreaming is shared by the members of an indigenous group about how the features of their land were created. (T)(T) 23. Dreaming helps the indigenous people to survive in the harsh environment of the desert of Australia. (Unit 15)(T) 24. White sealers and pastoralists exploited the indigenous people‟s knowledge of the land and created wealth for the colonizers. (Unit 15)(T) 25. The platypus, the kangaroo, the koala or wombat are animal that are unique to the continent of Australia. (Unit 15)Unit 16 Religion in Australia T oday(T) 26. Protestantism has been the most dominant form of religion in Australia since 1788. (Unit16)(T) 27. The Protestant ethic supports the Spirit of Capitalism and furthers its development. (Unit16)(F) 28. The Catholic Church used to be the dominant religion in the better part of Australianhistory. (Unit 16)The Anglican Church used to be the dominant religion in the better part of Australianhistory. (T)(F) 29. The Jewish people have contributed much less than their share to the development ofAustralia society. (Unit 16)The Jewish people have contributed much more than their share to the development ofAustralia society. (T)(F) 30. The fist Muslims who came to Australia were gold diggers. (Unit 16)The fist Muslims who came to Australia were camel drivers. (T)Unit 17 From Penal Colony to “Free Migration”(T) 31. The European settlement in Australia started in 1788 is Sydney. (Unit 17)(F) 32. Convicts‟ wives in England were encouraged from following their husband to Australia.(Unit 17)Convicts‟ wives in England were discouraged from following their husband to Australia.(T)(T) 33. The convict husbands of free wives could be assigned to work for their own families as ticket-of- leave servants. (Unit 17)(T) 34. Francis Greenaway was an emancipist who designed some fine buildings in Sydney. (Unit17)(F) 35. Mr. Peek‟s story shows the scarcity of resources in the colony. (Unit 17)Mr. Peek‟s story shows capitalism‟s inability to retain labourers. (T)Unit 18 Australia as a Liberal Democratic Society(T) 36. The Australian political system follows the western democratic tradition, reflecting British and North American experience. (Unit 18)(T) 37. It is generally acknowledged that the Prime Minister and the Cabinet at the federal level is the centre of Australian parliamentary power. (Unit 18)(T) 38. Laws of the State should be changed if they don‟t agree with the federal laws. (Unit 18) (T) 39. Many migrants poured into Australia during the 1850s. As a result, the Australian population increased by 50% in that decade. (Unit 18)(F) 40. The Governor-General is the real head of the Cabinet in Australia. (Unit 18)The Governor-General is the formal head of the executive branch of the government inAustralia. (T)Unit 19 Bureaucratic Power and Whistle-Blowers(T) 41. The Elite Theory mainly focuses on the role of the executive and the citizenry. (Unit 19) (F) 42. Government departments are under the authority of both the elected ministers and theHeads of Department. (Unit 19)Government departments are under the authority of both the elected ministers and thenon-elected Heads of Department. (T)(T) 43. Generally speaking, the public servants of a government department do not change when the government changes. (Unit 19)(F) 44. Whistle-blowers are responsible officials. (Unit 19)Whistle-blowers are responsible citizens who supervise officials. (T)(F) 45. The whistle-blowing syndrome is characterized by a lack of investigation of the complaintsexternally. (Unit 19)The whistle-blowing syndrome is characterized by a lack of investigation of the complaints both internally and externally. (T)Unit 20 From Racism to Multiculturalism(T) 46. Few non-British migrants benefited from assisted migration in Australia. (Unit 20)(F) 47. The Pacific Islanders were abducted to work in the sugar industry of New South Wales.(Unit 20)The Pacific Islanders were abducted to work in the sugar industry of Northern Queensland.(T)(T) 48. The original intention of the massive post-war immigration programme was to keep Australia “white and free”. (Unit 20)(F) 49. The One Nation Party complained that the government had paid too little attention to thewelfare of the indigenous people and the development of Multiculturalism. (Unit 20)The One Nation Party complained that the government had paid too much attention to the welfare of the indigenous people and the development of Multiculturalism. (T)(T) 50. The Gurindji people strike at the Wave Hill cattle station, won support not only from the black community, but the white worker‟s union as well. (Unit 20)II. Choose the best answer:IrelandUnit 11 Land, People and History01. It was said that Christianity was introduced into Ireland by ______. (Unit 11) Key DA. the VikingsB. the NormansC. Brian BoruD. Saint Patrick02. In 1541, ______ declared to be the king of Ireland, the first English monarch to do so. (Unit11) Key AA. Henry VIIB. Queen ElizabethC. William of OrangeD. James II03. Arthur Griffith developed a new political party in the period 1905-08 known as ______.(Unit 11) Key CA. Irish Republican BrotherhoodB. United IrishmenC. Sinn FeinD. Home Rule04. In 1916 the Irish V olunteers and the Irish Citizen Army staged a rebellion against British rule,recorded in history as ______. (Unit 11)Key AA. the Easter Rising of 1916B. the Home Rule campaignC. the Fenian MovementD. the national agrarian movement05. After two years of independence war between 1919 and 1921, ______ was signed. (Unit 11)Key AA. the Anglo-Irish TreatyB. the Home Rule billC. the Act of UnionD. the Treaty of IndependenceUnit 12 Politics and Economy06. The daily business of the government is executed by the ______. (Unit 12) Key AA. cabinetB. parliamentC. senateD. Prime Minister07. How long is the office term of the President of Ireland? (Unit 12) Key DA. 4 years.B. 5 years.C. 6 years.D. 7 years.08. How many members does the Senate consist of? (Unit 12) Key BA. 60B. 66C. 106D. 16609. Up until 1970‟s the Irish economy was ______. (Unit 12) Key AA. inward-lookingB. trade-dependentC. based on servicesD. based on manufacturing10. Under the constitution, the President of Ireland is elected by ______. (Unit 12) Key CA. the majority of the Parliament and SenateB. the main partyC. direct vote from Irish peopleD. indirect vote from Irish peopleUnit 13 Irish Culture: How the Irish Live Now11. What is the first official language of the Irish Republic? (Unit 13) Key BA. EnglishB. IrishC. CelticD. Gaelic12. In the past ______ years, Ireland has passed from being a traditional culture to a postindustrial one, without any of the intervening state. (Unit 13) Key CA. 10B. 20C. 30D. 4013. In both Northern Ireland and the Republic, joining the ______ has provided a larger, federalcontext which gives a more generous perspective on particular national difficulties. (Unit 13)Key DA. UKB. UNC. NA TOD. EU14. Now about ______ of all children are born to single mothers. (Unit 13) Key BA. halfB. a thirdC. two thirdsD. a quarter15. Where does an Irish meet friends and neighbours on an informal basis? (Unit 13) Key AA. In a public house.B. At home.C. In a restaurant.D. In working place.Unit 14 Irish Culture: Language, Literature and Arts16. The death blow to the Irish language was ______. (Unit 14) Key CA. the British colonial ruleB. the independence of IrelandC. the Great FamineD. Ireland‟s accession to the EU17. The first Irish national state was set up ______. (Unit 14) Key CA. in 1919B. in 1920C. in 1922D. in 194918. In communication, the Irish value ______ most. (Unit 14) Key DA. writingB. gestureC. eye contactD. talk19. In Ireland, writers can publish their works ____. (Unit 14) Key CA. only in IrishB. only in EnglishC. either Irish or EnglishD. neither Irish nor English20. Among the following writers, which is not Irish according to the claim of Ireland? (Unit 14)Key AA. Charles DickensB. Jonathan SwiftC. Bernard ShawD. Oscar WildeAustraliaUnit 15 The Land and People of the Dreaming21. Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal? (Unit 15)Key AA. Sheep.B. Wombat.C. Koala.D. Kangaroo.22. 80% of Australian‟s population lives _____. (Unit 15) Key CA. in the north, east and southwest of the countryB. in the eastern, central and western areas of the countryC. in the eastern, southern and southwestern borders of the countryD. in the northern, eastern and western hills of the country23. According to the Dreaming, ______. (Unit 15) Key DA. people should exploit the land as much as they canB. the land belongs to people who cultivate itC. the land is the creator of peopleD. people are a part of the land24. When did the British take over the continent of Australia and dec lare it “terra nullius”? (Unit15) Key DA. In the 15th century.B. In the 16th century.C. In the 17th century.D. In the late 18th century.25. Australia‟s practice of racial segregation was similar to that of ______. (Unit 15) Key CA. Portugal and the U.S.B. Holland and South AfricaC. South Africa and the U.S.D. Portugal and HollandUnit 16 Religion in Australia T oday26. Which of the following religions has an “electi ve affinity” with capitalism? (Unit 16)Key DA. BuddhismB. JudaismC. IslamD. Protestantism27. Which of the following has the demographic supremacy in Australia today? (Unit 16)Key CA. The Anglican ChurchB. The secularismC. CatholicismD. Buddhism28. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Protestant value system? (Unit 16) Key AA. Self-indulgence.B. Rationalism.C. Asceticism.D. Individualism.29. The relationship between the Dreaming and Protestantism in terms of human-nature relationsis ______. (Unit 16) Key BA. compatibleB. contrastingC. similarD. complementary30. Which of the following was NOT an important force in forming Australian unionism? (Unit16) Key BA. Working class Protestants.B. Fundamentalists.C. Catholics.D. Secularists.Unit 17 From Penal Colony to “Free Migration”31. Which of the following was established as free colony? (Unit 17) Key AA. Western AustraliaB. New South WalesC. TasmaniaD. Queensland32. Emancipists were ______. (Unit 17) Key DA. magistratesB. pastoralistsC. retired officialsD. ex-convicts33. Which of the following became the most successful ex-convict businesswoman? (Unit 17)Key BA. Elizabeth RuseB. Mary ReibyC. Ann EvansD. Margret McDonald34. The Wakefield Scheme was implemented most thoroughly in ______. (Unit 17) Key CA. QueenslandB. New South WalesC. South AustraliaD. V ictoria35. The “Currently children” were ______ than their peers in England. (Unit 17) Key DA. weaker and palerB. better educatedC. poorerD. less criminalUnit 18 Australia as a Liberal Democratic Society36. Which of the following helped to increase the population of Australia significantly? (Unit18)Key CA. The long wool boom.B. The Second World War.C. The gold rush.D. The minimum wage.37. Which of the following was NOT source of migrants for the post-World War II assistedmigration to Australia? (Unit 18) Key AA. The Middle East.B. BritainC. Southern EuropeD. Eastern Europe38. The rise of the unemployment rate in 1970s was caused by ______. (Unit 18) Key BA. fierce competition between Australian manufacturersB. lowering of the tariff systemC. massive immigration programmeD. control of foreign exchange dealings39. Which of the following has the biggest decline in its share of Australia‟s export? (Unit 18)Key BA. The mineral industryB. The rural sectorC. The manufacturing industryD. Higher education40. Which of the following has happened in Australian economy? (Unit 18) Key AA. Tariff rates have loweredB. The centralized wage system have been abolishedC. The foreign exchange markets have been brought under state control.D. Work migration to Australia has been made easier.Unit 19 Bureaucratic Power and Whistle-Blowers41. Which of the following is used to describe the mass in the Elite Theory of power? (Unit 19)Key CA. Responsible.B. Well-informed.C. Politically passive.D. Indifferent.42. It was believed before 1980s that ______ should play the central role in the promotion andmaintenance of the social prosperity. (Unit 19) Key AA. the governmentB. the private businessC. the bureaucratsD. the citizens43. What advantage do the Heads of Departments have over the elected ministers? (Unit 19)Key CA. They are free from political power struggle.B. They are better-educated.C. They have the specialist expertise in relevant field.D. They are supported by a large bureaucracy of experts.44. Which of the following describe the changes in ministerial bureaucratic relationships after1980s? (Unit 19) Key BA. Demonisation of the ministerial roles.B. Politicisation of the public service.C. Neutralisation of the bureaucracy.D. Marginalization of the Heads of Department.45. Closer ties between the Government and the Opposition may have negative impact on______. (Unit 19) Key DA. the funding to public serviceB. the relationship between the Government and the OppositionC. the performance of the ParliamentD. the quality of the advice to the governmentUnit 20 From Racism to Multiculturalism46. According to the Immigration Restriction Act 1901, all migrants to Australia had to take______. (Unit 20) Key BA. a dictation test in their own languageB. a dictation test in a European languageC. a check of their skin colourD. a physical check47. The preferred migrant groups for the post-World War II immigration programme were ______.(Unit 20) Key DA. the British, northern European and AsianB. the southern and central European and AsianC. the northern, southern and central EuropeanD. the British, northern, southern and central European48. Which of the following groups tends to occupy the lower range of occupation? (Unit 20)Key AA. The Middle Eastern migrants.B. Northern Europeans.C. Asian migrants.D. Australian-born workers.49. Which of the following introduced the power to move aboriginal people away from townsand reserves? (Unit 20) Key AA. The Aboriginal Protection Act 1909.B. The Immigration Restriction Act 1901.C. The Mabo Decision.D. The Wik Decision.50. Which of the following is NOT a critique of Multiculturalism from the left? (Unit 20)Key DA. It has failed to dominance of Anglo-Australians in the political economy.B. It has not eliminated discrimination against refugees in the work force.C. It allows the interests of working class to be overruled by bourgeoisieD. It has caused increasing division in Australian society with policies favoring the migrants.III. E xplain the following terms.IrelandUnit 11 Land, People and History101. Sinn Fein (Unit 11)Sinn Fein is an Irish political party, active especially in Northern Ireland, which wants Northern Ireland to become part of the Republic of Ireland. It is sometimes called the …political wing of the IRA”. Sinn Fein was developed by Arthur Griffith in the period 1905-08. From the mid-1990s, Sinn Fein had an active part in the …peace process‟(=the attempts to achieve a peaceful solution to the problems of Northern Ireland) under its president Gerry Adams.Unit 12 Politics and Economy102. The Irish Parliament (Unit 12)The Parliament of Ireland is comprised of two houses: the Parliament and the Senate. Government policy and administration may be examined and criticized in both Houses, but under the Constitution the Government is responsible to the Parliament alone.Unit 13 Irish Culture: How the Irish Live Now103. The Power of the Catholic Church in Ireland (Unit 13)Irish Catholic ism concentrated on what it saw as matters of sexual purity. These attitudes greatly shaped the attitude of the new republic. The Catholic Church exercised a firm hold over educational structures, over hospitals, over the media, and over the way people thought about themselves and their lives, This began to change only after the late 1970s.Unit 14 Irish Culture: Language, Literature and Arts104. Hurling (Unit 14)This sport is the most natively Irish game. It is played by two teams of fifteen players, with a ball like a hockey ball which is struck by wooden sticks with a curved, rounded end or boss.AustraliaUnit 15 The Land and People of the Dreaming105. The Dreaming (Unit 15)The Dreaming is the belief system from ancient times that has bound indigenous groups together. The central principle of the Dreaming is that the people who live on the continent have special responsibilities to the land. The people don‟t own the land, instead the land own the people. The stories of the Dreaming provide principles of how people should live and interact with each other. They also provide knowledge of the land so that the indigenous can survive in thelife-threatening environment.Unit 16 Religion in Australia T oday106. Protestantism in Australia (Unit 16)Protestantism is the most dominant form of religion in modern Australian society. It was the religion of governing colonial class in Australia. It promotes values such as rationalism, individualism, hard work, worldly success and asceticism. Though its values are paradoxical, they fit well with the principles of Capitalism, and support the development of Capitalism.Unit 17 From Penal Colony to “Free Migration”107. Pastoralists (Unit 17)The pastoralists are major landowners. They are usually the magistrates of their local area. They used the legal power as magistrates to force convict labourers to work hard. They built their wealth on the unpaid labour of the convicts. This is why they supported the transportation of convicts to Australia.Unit 18 Australia as a Liberal Democratic Society108. The three-tier system of Australian government (Unit 18)The Australian federation has three tiers in its government: at the federal level, there are the Australian Parliament and the Government. In the second tier are the state governments and their legislatures. In the third tier are the local government bodies at the city, town and shire levels. The Prime Minister and his/her cabinet is the centre of Australian parliamentary power.Unit 19 Bureaucratic Power and Whistle-Blowers109. Whistle-blowers (Unit 19)Whistle-blowers are often experts in both senior and lower levels of bureaucracies. They discover in their branch of the organization some problems of corruption and try to expose them.Unit 20 From Racism to Multiculturalism110. Multiculturalism (Unit 20)Multiculturalism was adopted in Australia in 1973. It was comprised of 3 areas of policy: Cultural Identity, which means the right to express and share one‟s cultural heritage; Social Justice, the right to get equal treatment and opportunity; and Economic Efficiency, the need to maintain and develop the skills of all Australians regardless of their backgrounds.。

国开(山东)02089《英语国家概况(1)》形成性考核二【答案】

英语国家概况（1）-形成性考核二复习资料注：请认真核对是您需要的题目后再下载！【题目】【单选题】which of the following books is written by geoffrey chaucer?A. The Canterbury Tales．B. Morte D'Arthur．C. King Lear．D. Beowulf．[提示：仔细阅读试题，并作答]正确的答案是：The Canterbury Tales．【题目】【单选题】which literary form flourished in elizabethan age more than any other form of literature?A. Novel．B. Drama．C. Poetry．D. Essay．[提示：仔细阅读试题，并作答]正确的答案是：Drama．【题目】【单选题】which of the following did not belong to romanticism?A. Keats．B. Shelley．C. Wordsworth．D. Defoe．[提示：仔细阅读试题，并作答]正确的答案是：Defoe．【题目】【单选题】 if a student wants to go to university in britain，he will take the examination called__________.A. General Certificate of Education—Advanced．B. General Certificate of Secondary Education．C. General National Vocational Qualifications．D. the common entrance examination．[提示：仔细阅读试题，并作答]正确的答案是：General Certificate of Education—Advanced．【题目】【单选题】which of the following is a privately funded university in britain?。

国开(山东)02089《英语国家概况(1)》形成性考核一复习资料答案

英语国家概况（1）-形成性考核一作业资料答案说明：每学期的课程题目都可能更换，请认真核对是您需要的题目后再下载！【题目】【判断题】in britain，the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revolution contrast to france and the us.对错正确的答案是“对”。

【题目】【判断题】the term“parliament”was first offi cially used in 1 066 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and towns.对错正确的答案是“错”。

【题目】【判断题】in the uk，a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.对错正确的答案是“对”。

【题目】【判断题】one of the distinctive features about the british class system is that it has also retained a hereditary aristocracy.对错正确的答案是“对”。

【题目】【判断题】by the end of world war ii，britain had gone heavily into debt in order to develop its manufacturing industry and borrowed large amounts from the us and france.对错正确的答案是“错”。

【题目】【判断题】northern ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry. 对错。

英语国家概况课后习题答案完整版

一、选择题（答案在下面）I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2.is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million.A. 160B. 600C. 60D. 164.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of words to English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18.was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following brancheswith the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six27.has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem34.Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/339.The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growth since the end of WordWar II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the introductionof comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining funds fromall the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions44.Of the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three” with theexception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500 millionviewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas Hardy55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms of Neo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representative work.56.is NOT included in the modernist group.A. Oscar WildB. Virginia WoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T. S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the Native58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.A. She was a central figure of the “Bloomsbury Group”.B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.C. She was an influential feminist.D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC. William GoldingD. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is written by .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 3562.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic toits and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located .A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest66.is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the United States is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States, particularlyfrom .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecution in England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians74.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC. PhiladelphiaD. Boston76.In May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a nationalgovernment.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the terms ofPresidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and years respectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by .A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and representatives91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields except .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually, to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution” except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society” by introducing various programs like the followingexcept .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private102.Of the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical education103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of .A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S. institutions.A. choosing the presidentB. establishing policies for administrators and facultyC. approving budget and other financial projectD. decide which student to enroll106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD. Yale University108.is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109.Of the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS)110.The National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving112.is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James Baldwin选择题参考答案：第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T)2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(F)3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(F)4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom.(F)5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(T)6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(T)7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(F)8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.(T)9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T)3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T)4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T)5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F)6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F)10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government.(F)2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.(T)6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(T)10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(F)Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.(T)3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(F)4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.(F)5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.(T)6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.(T)7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.(F)8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(T)9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.(T)Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.(F)3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.(F)4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.(T)5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.(T)7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening.(T)8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper(F)9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(F)2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.(T)3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(T)4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.(T)5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.(F)6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.(F)7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".(F)8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(F)9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.(T)10.detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.(T)Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.(F)2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.(F)3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.(F)4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.(T)5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war.(F)6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.(F)7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.(F)8.In Ireland, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power of making laws.(F)9.English is the only official language in Ireland, because the majority of people speak it as their tongue.(F)10.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith.(T)Chapter 8。

英语国家概况复习题(3).doc

广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育《英语国家概况》第三套复习题I. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False . ( 1.5 points each , 30 points in total )1.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.2.British Parliament is the law-making body of the British government.3.The members in the House of Lords are appointed rather than elected.4.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.5.Cabinet members in Britain are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties inParliament.6.The British history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.7.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.8.The name of Britain came from an Angle-Saxon tribe – the Britons.9.The Anglo –Saxons came to Britain before the Roman invasion.10.The Vikings began to attack the English coasts in the 6th century.11.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.12.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.13.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans for trade andterritory, security and the throne.14.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actuallydefended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.15.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world and still is today.16.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.17.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British economic andsocial problems.18.Britain is the world’s leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.19.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical andtropical zones.20.When children finish schooling at 16 in Britain, they are required to take A-level exams.Answer keys: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8.F 9. F 10. F11. T 12. F 13. T 14. T 15. F 16. T 17. F 18. F 19. T 20. FII. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. (2 points each, 40 points in total)1. In ___B_____, the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 19482. Of the following practices, ___C______ does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except ____D______.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted ____C_____ of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D. 84%5. The car industy in Britain is mostly ____A_______.A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned6. Of the following sectors in Britain, _____C_____ has experienced spectacular growth since the end ofWorld War II.A. agricultureB. energy industyC. service industyD. manufacturing industy7. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the ____D_______.A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s8. About ____B____ of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D.8%9. Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining fundsfrom all the following sources except _____B_____.A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contribution10. Of the following, ____A______ is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references11. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “ Big Three” with theexception of ____C______.A. The TimesB. The GuardianC.The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph12. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except __A_______A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messagesC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime13. The state of ___A____ is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida14. The U.S. lies in ____A______ North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, theAtlantic to its __________ and the Pacific to its __________.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west15. The largest river in the U.S. is ____B_______.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River16. Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located __C______.A. in the southB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest17. The largest minority in the United States is the ___B______.A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC.Native AmericansD. Asians18. The characteristic of dominant American culture is _____D________.A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class19. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at __C_____ in _________.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettesC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia20. Pilgrim Fathers are a group of ____B___ who came to America to avoid persecution in England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians。

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《英语国家概况》复习题及参考答案一Multiple choice ( 30’)( ) 1 As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of ___ in England.A grainB farm toolsC housesD labor( ) 2 In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’s Progress and _________ .A the Jew of MaltaB the School of ArcheryC Novum OrganumD Paradise Lost( ) 3. In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London Working Men’s Association.A householdersB tenantsC small shopkeepersD office workers( ) 4. In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of ______.A. pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals( ) 5. In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike.A a choirB a political partyC a trade unionD a club( ) 6 The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________.A People’s CharterB Magna CartaC King’s CharterD the Declaration of human rights( ) 7 Henry Ⅱwas the first king of the ________ dynasty.A MalcolmB PlantagenetC WindsorD Tudor( ) 8. __________ is the most typically English of sportsA CricketB GolfC TennisD Horse-racing( ) 9. By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain.A Nanjing, Hong KongB Tianjing, Hong KongC Nanjing, MacauD Tianjing, Macau( ) 10. In _______, the name Great Britain came into being.A 1689B 1702C 1701D 1707( ) 11. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___.A the farm failureB the bank failuresC the stock market crashD the high unemployment( ) 12．What are the problems that the U.S. economy has faced from time to time?A InflationB DepressionsC RecessionsD all of the above( ) 13．The real American literature began________.A after the war of IndependenceB after the Westward MovementC after the Civil WarD after the Civil Rights Movement( ) 14. In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ .A coalB electricityC oilD wheat( ) 15. In the United States, if the parents don’t send their children to school at certain age, ________ .A the state government will be responsible for itB they will educate the children themselvesC they can save a lot of moneyD they are breaking the law( ) 16. The U.S. and China established their diplomatic relations in _____.A 1974B 1972C 1978D 1979( ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”A Woodrow WilsonB Theodore RooseveltC Franklin D. RooseveltD George Washington( ) 18. One of the characteristics of the American people is _______ and it is said they are always ______.A liberty, debatingB aggressiveness, starting warsC mobility, on the moveD greediness, making money( ) 19. Hemingway’s most famous masterpiece was ______.A The Sun Also RisesB A Farewell to ArmsC For Whom the Bell TollsD Old Man and the Sea( ) 20. The system of higher education in the U. S. has three principle functions except ____-.A teachingB researchC public serviceD individual servicefollowing statements are T (true) or F (false) according to what you have learned. (10’)( ) 1 There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: Scotland, Wales and England.( ) 2 Under William’s rule, the freeman were at the bottom of the feudal system.( ) 3 The English Civil War is also called the Glorious Revolution.( ) 4 In U.K, a Parliament has a maximum duration of 4 years.( ) 5 Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the birth of Christ, and is the greatest of Christian festivals. ( ) 6 Chicago is known as the automobile capital of the world.( ) 7 Between 1850 and1880, many early Chinese immigrants to the United States worked in the mining industry, especially in the gold mines.( ) 8 The Pilgrims built a colony named Plymouth after they arrived in America.( ) 9. The longest war that the United States has fought is the Civil War.( ) 10. Higher education in the U.S consists of six types of institutions.三Fill in the following blanks: (10’)1 In 1066, England was conquered by the _____________ who were led by William the Conqueror.2 The greatest writer in the English language is ____________________ .3 In criminal trials in Britain, the issue of guilt or innocence is to be decided by the ________ while sentence is to be passed by the _______________ .4 The dominant broadcasting corporation in Britain is ____________, which is controlled by the state.5 The most famous leader of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s was ______________________.6 The U.S. system of government has two layers of rule. They are the ___________ government and the ______ government.7. The National Day of the United States is ______.8 Between 1946 and 1961, more than 63 million babies were born in the United States, who were known as the ______________ generation.四Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. (30’)1 What is the official name of Britain?2 What were the main causes of the Hundred Years’War?3 What are the primary sources of British law?4 How was the 1920s in the United States described by many historians?5 What is the meaning of the “Lost Generation”?6. What were the two guiding principles underlying America diplomatic activities in World War Two?7. What are the three periods as far as the evolution the British economy since the Second World War is concerned?8. What kind of economic system does the United States have?9. Why is education very important to Americans?10. What does the British Parliament consist of?五Explain each of the following terms in English. ( 10’)1 Thanksgiving Day2 the Civil Rights Act of 1964六Write between 100-120 words on EITHER of the following topics. ( 10’)1. What is Thatcherism and what are the major components of Thatcherism?2.In what sense was the War of 1812 important to the development of the United States?参考答案一 1 DDCCC 6 BBAAD 11 CDAAD 16 DCCDD二 1 TFFFT 6 FTTFT三 1 Norman 2 Shakespeare 3 jury judge 4 BBC 5 Martin Luther King6 Federal State7 4, July8 baby boom四1 The official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nortain Ireland.2 Tthe main causes of the Hundred Years’ War were partly territorial and partly economic.3 The primary sources of British law are: (1) Statutes of Parliament; (2) common law; (3) equity law; (4) European Community law.4 The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of material success and spiritual frustration or confusion and purposelessness.5 The “Lost Generation refers to those who are both physically and spiritu ally impotent.6 The first was to win the war; the second was to establish a postwar political structure in accord with American interests and to prevent the Soviet Union from over-expansion.7 (1) Steady development in the 50s and 60s;(2) Economic recession in the 70s;(3) Economic recovery in the 80s.8 The United state has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.9. Because it contributes to developing the national strength and personal success.10 The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.五1 Thanksgiving Day is a typical American holiday. It is an annual day of thanks for the blessings people have enjoyed during the year. The theme of thanksgiving has been peace and plenty, health and happiness.2 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 It was signed into law by President Jonson in 1964. It outlawed discrimination not only in public housing, but also in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 六1：The election of 1979 returned the Conservative Party to power and Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister in Britain. Her policies are popularly referred to as Thatcherism. It included:(1) the return to private ownership of state-owned industries;(2) the use of monetarist polices to control inflation;(3) the weakening of trade union;(4) the strengthening of the role market forces in the economy;(5) an emphasis on law and order.2 The war, however, had great impact on the development of the United States.（1）The war made people realize the importance of a strong national government.（2）The war strengthened the feeling of national unity and patriotism.（3）For almost 10 years after the war, the Americans turned their attention to the development of the western part of the continent.（4）It made both Britain and Unites States realize that their disputes should be solve through negotiation..Please write any three of the 13 colonies the British established along the east coast of North America between 1607 and 1733.。

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“英语国家概况” (1) 期末复习资料(成人)( 2007. 5. )I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T)or false(F):1. Britain is no longer an imperial country._________2. 1in 10 of the British population are of non_ European ethnicity.________3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales._____4. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city._____5. The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Walsh according to tradition.______6. Ireland is part of Great Britain._____7. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics. ____8. The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10April 1998._____9.The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects._____10. Common laws are laws which have been established through common practice in thecourts.____11. The parliament can call an election sooner than five years.____12. Liberal Democratic party is the newest of the major national parties.____13. The majority of Britain’s recent immigrants have mainly come from North Asia andCaribbean countries._____14. By the 1880’s the British economy was dominant in the world.____15.The leader of the Conservatives, Margaret Thatcher started a series of reforms. An extensiveprogram of privatization was carried out, and she was successful in all-round way.16.The service industry in the UK employs 70% of the total work force.______17.“The Wife of Bath” is one of the tales contained in The Canterbury Tales._____18.Keats, Shelly and Byron brought the Romantic Movement to its height._____19.The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the otherbasic skills but also to socialize children.______20.British universities are public bodies which receive funds from central government._____21.The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contributionin setting up the United Nations._____22.The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreignpolicy.______23.On an average day, an overwhelming majority of Britons over the age of 15 read a nationalor local paper.______24.In the late seventeenth and early 18th century, as the British economy began to industrialize,and as literacy levels rose through the introduction of mass education, more and more newspapers began to appear._____25.It is incorrect to say that class and education differences are reflected in the newspaperspeople read.______26.The BBC World Service, the international branch of the BBC, broadcasts in English and 42other languages throughout the world._____27. The game of golf was invented by the Scottish.______28. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that are particularlyBritish._____29.When referring to Ireland, people mean either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, aprovince of Great Britain._____30.After the Great Famine, there was a rapid decline of population and many Irish peopleemigrated to other countries._____31.The social stratification in Ireland is based solely and wealth.32.The Irish Parliament is responsible of making laws.______33.Ireland has an open and trade _ dependent economy.______34.Ireland joined the EU in 1971.______35.Traditionally, Ireland has been a rural and agricultural culture._____36.Today free education provided by the Irish government covers all public universities , as iscommon in most of the countries of Europe.______37.Riverdance is not a form of Irish dance.______38. The Irish people speak the same language as the English people do.______39. Dreaming helps the indigenous people to survive in the environment of the desert ofAustralia._____40.he diseases brought by the white settlers to Australia did not contribute to the drasticdecline of the indigenous population._____II. Choose the answer that best complete the statement or answer the question:1. 1. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A. The cultural center.B. The Business center.C. The financial center.D. The sports center.2.Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristic of Britain?A.Economic differences between north and south.B.Differences of social systems between Scotland and Walse.C.Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.3.Which of the following is NOT true about Britain?A.It used to be an imperial country in the world.B.It plays an active role as a member of European Union.C.It is a relatively wealthy and developed country.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester.4. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well _ known in the world for ______.A.its most famous landmark, the “Giant Causeway”B.its rich cultural lifeC.its low living standardsD.its endless political problems5. Faced with conflicting demands the British government chose a compromise and organized apartition of Ireland in 1921, because _______.A.the British government wouldn’t be able to control Ireland any longer by forceB.the British government intended to satisfy both sides _ Catholics and ProtestantsC.Catholics in Ireland demanded a partition of IrelandD.Protestants welcomed the idea of partition6. In the early 1970s, the IRA _______.A.killed many protestants and Catholics.B.Burned down the houses of CatholicsC.Murdered individuals at randomD.Carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as theirmain target7. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.In 1981, some convicted IRA prisoners went on a hunger-strike.B.They demanded for the status of being “political prisoners” by starving themselves.C.Margaret Thatcher’s government gave in to their political demand.D.The death of prisoners revitalized the political movement of Sinn Fein.8. . What happened in 1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.9. Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A.It is a document which lists out the basic principles for government.B.It is foundation of British governance today.C.Conventions and laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.10. How many seats in the House of Common should a party hold at least in order to win theelection?A.651B.326C.626D.35111. 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 earn their titles through their outstanding achievement.D. The titles cannot be inherited by their children.12. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the situation of ethnic minorities in theUK?A. They are well represented in the British Parliament.B. They are economically poorer than the white population.C. They are treated unfairly by the justice system.D. They are threatened by some racist groups.13. . Which of the following statements is NOT true about the UK economy ?A.British remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.B.Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945.C.There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards.D. Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita.14. . In aerospace industry，which two countries are ahead of Britain？A．the U.S. and Germany B．the U.S. and RussiaC．Germany and Russia D．France and Russia15. Which company became an important aero-engine manufacturer after WWI？A．Boeing B．Rolls RoyceC．McDonnel-Douglas D．Hawker-Siddeley Aviation16. Which literary form flourished in Elizabethan age more than other form of literature？A．Novel . B．Essay.C．Drama. D．Poetry.17. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A.Keats.B.Shelly.C.Wordsworth.D.Defoe.18. Which of the following is generally considered to be the masterpiece by Joseph Conrad?A. Oliver Twist. C. Howard’s End.B. The Heart of Darkness D. Wuthering Heights19. In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children toA．Private schools. B．state schools.C．independent schools. D．public schools.20. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Parents sent their children to public schools because they are rich.B .Parents sent their children to public schools because their children can get better jobswhen they leave school.C. Parents sent their children to public schools because their children can have a betterchance of getting into a good university.D. Parents sent their children to public schools because their children prefer to go to publicschools.21. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A．France, China, 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, United States and Japan.22. Which of the following is NOT involved in making the British foreign policy?A. The Queen of Britain.B. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office.C. The Prime minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defence and the Treasury.23. Which of the following is the world’s oldest daily newspaper?A. the times. C. The Observer.B. The Guardian. D. The Financial Times.24. Which of the following newspapers is printed internationally?A．The tabloids. B．The News of the WorldC．The Financial Times . D．The Observer.25. Which of the following about the tabloids is NOT true?A.They are big formats newspapers.B.They are often called “the gutter press”C.They mainly deal in scandals and gossip about famous people.D.They carry stories with color photos and catchy headlines26. Northern Ireland includes _________.A. 6 countiesB.26 countiesC.32 countiesD.the whole island off the northwest coast of Great Britain27. The Celts were _______ people.A.peace _ lovingB.warriorC.highly civilizedD. sophisticated28.How long is the office term of the President of Ireland?A.4yarsB. 5yarsC.6yarsD.7yars29.Today, the Irish economy is dominated in many ways by _______.A.British companiesB.Japanese companiesC.Local companiesD.Multinationals30. Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal?A. sheepB. Wombat.C. KoalaD. Kangaroo31. 80% of Australian’s population lives ________.A.In the north, east and southwest of the countryB. in the eastern, central and western areas of the countryC. in the eastern, southern and southwestern borders of the countryD. in the northern, eastern and western hills of the country32. Whistle _ blowers are people who ______.A. try to expose problems of corruption and inefficiency in the governmentB. work for the opposition again the incumbent governmentC. investigate complaints about a particular branch of governmentD. give out secrets to the media for moneyIII. Fill in the blanks:1. The Island of Great Britain is made up of England, _____ and _______.2. Charles the First, King of Britain, was executed, because he attempted to in theEnglish Revolution.3. The capital of Scotland is ______, which is well _ known for its natural ______.4. In 1971 the Northern Irish government took the actions to imprison terrorists from both sides without _______, a policy known as _______.5. Sinn Fein, the legal Party, supports the IRA’s right to fight. Its leaders spoke of a twin campaign for union with , both political and military, which is known as the policy of .6. The Good Friday Agreement, known also as ______, emerged on 10 April 1998.7. The doctrine of the “divine right of kings” held that , .8. In 1689, Parliament passed to ensure that the king would never be able to ignore Parliament.9. Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of the Queen, _________ and __________10. There are three major parties in the UK: ______ , the Labor Party and ________.11. A university teacher would probably read a newspaper like ______ while a manual workerwould probably read ______.12. “The Jewel in the Crown” of the British Empire--- , which providedand a big market for British goods, gained independence in 1947.13. The U.K. economy can be divided into three sectors: industries, secondaryindustries and industries.14. Glaxo—Wellcome is the biggest company in the world while isthe second largest paint manufacturer in the world.15. One of the oldest of the early “old English” literary work is called .16. Name two of the tragedies written by Shakespeare : __________ and __________The author of Ivanhoe was ; Doctor Jekeyl and Mr. Hyde was done by ; Charles Dickens wrote and among many other works.17. The two oldest universities in Britain are _____ and _______.18. parents from wealthier class prefer to send their children to schools so as to havebetter .19. In Britain, people can go to the without having any formal educationalqualifications.20. The present foreign policy of Britain is greatly influenced by its history and alsoby its .21. According to the author, Britain is a ______ democracy, so the government’s foreign policy intheory represents the desires of its ______.22. The Commonwealth was believed to be set up as for continued cooperation andas a sort of support .23. The FA Cup stands for .24. People usually dress up and show their fashionable clothes and celebrate hats for the socialevent called . 7. Many Muslims in Britain observe a traditional Islamic festivalcalled , during which nothing can be eaten or drunk between dawn andnightfall.25. Ireland has a _________ climate, in other words, it does not change much from one season to another.26. The _________ of 1845__1848 became a watershed in Irish history.27. Ireland is on the ______ of Europe.28. There are ______ government Departments, each presided by a Minister.29. The child whose life differs least from that of his parents is one born into Ireland’s_______,those of the chronically unemployed.30.The final blow to the Catholic Church came in ______ in 1995, when the Irish people voted forthe legal provision of divorce.31.Today the Irish educational system is among the _____ and best in Europe.32. The language that is spoken universally in the Republic of Ireland is a version of standard English known as______.33. _______ is a very popular sport among the Irish because they can place a bet for the occasion.34. In terms of its size, Australia is the largest _____ and the smallest _____ in the world.35. ______ , bringing the first convicts to Australia, arrived in 1788.36. In Australia, _____ and ______ Christians tend to go to church more than people who committo Anglicanism and Catholicism.37. In the 19th century, many Hindus came to Australia and worked as _____ in remotecommunities.38. ______ was established as a free colony, but turned to convict labor in 1850.39. One important factor of the Wakefield Scheme is that the land should not be available _____and _____.40. The Government _ General is the representative of ______._____ and ____ are at the center of the Australian parliamentary power41. The gold rush attracted large numbers of _____ from Germany and China.42.The _______ and ________ decisions both recognized the native titles on the traditional landsof the aboriginal people.IV. Tell what you know about the following in your own words:1. London2. The House of Commons1. The importance of general elections4. The formation of the government5. “The City”6. Comprehensive schools7. The Open University8. Britain and the E U9. The Commonwealth10. The Times11. The BBC12. Wimbledon The Great Famine13. The Great Famine。

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【C.】Crude oil, diamonds and liquefied natural gas.
【D.】Crude oil, alumina and coal.
正确选项：A
2.The Head of State of New Zealand is _______.
【A.】the Prime Minister
【A.】正确
【B.】错误
正确选项：正确
12.The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often a successful sporting hero.
【A.】正确
【B.】错误
正确选项：正确
13.Pauline set up the One Nation Party.
【B.】the North Island and the South Island
【C.】the Southern Alps and the North Island
【D.】Auckland and the South Island
正确选项：B
二、判断题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)
11.The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy.
【B.】the Governor-General
【C.】the British monarch
【D.】the Ombudsman
正确选项：C
3.The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorate ______________.

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英语国家概况（1）-形成性考核三作业资料答案
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【题目】
【单选题】according to the pacific island labourers act 1 901，pacific islanders should be_________．
A. subjected to regular police checks
B. protected from cruel employers
C. sent back to their home islands
D. kept within the plantation
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参考答案：sent back to their home islands
【题目】
【单选题】how many british colonies were there in australia until 1900?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. 5
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参考答案：6
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【单选题】which of the following helped to increase the population of australia significantly?
A. The World War II．
B. The gold rush．
C. The minimum wage．
D. The long wool boom.
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参考答案：The gold rush．
【题目】
【单选题】which of the following was not source of migrants for the post-world war ii assisted migration to australia?
A. Britain．
B. Southern Europe．
C. The Middle East．
D. Eastern Europe
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参考答案：The Middle East．
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