英语国家概况选择题
英语国家概况 --谢福之各章选择题
选择题Unit1 英国Chapter 1 地理、民族、语言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. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom,（）is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland4. English belongs to the （）group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman5. 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 Greek6. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the （）influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish7. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of （）.A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation8. At present, nearly （）of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifthChapter 2 历史1. The （）attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic2. By the late 7th century, （）became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity3. The （）marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law4. 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 Lancaster5. 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 church6. The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between （）.A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians7.（）was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta8. The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the （）century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20 thChapter 3 政府和英联邦1. The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following branches with the exception of the （）.A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive2. The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on （）.A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude3. As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to （）the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect4. （）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 （）.A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet6. Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a （）system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party7. The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and （）.A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism8. In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every （）years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. sixChapter 4 经济1. The （）in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem2. 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 pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except （）.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted （）of its land area to agriculture.A. 50%B. 60%C. 70%D.80%5. Britain’s important fishing areas include all th e following except （）.A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain andIreland6. Coal mining industry in Britain provides （）of the energy consumed in the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/37. The car industry in Britain in mostly（）.A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedD.privately-owned8. Of the following sectors in Britain, （）has experienced spectacular growth since the end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industryChapter 5 教育、媒体和节日1. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the（）.A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s2. About （）of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%3. Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining funds from all the following sources except （）.A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions4. To be admitted to the Open University, one needs （）.A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications5. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three” with the exception of （）.A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph6. Life on Earth is a kind of （）program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaD. soap opera7.（）is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB8. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except （）.A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomimeChapter 6 文学1. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is——.A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet2. ——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, ——is considered most autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. Davied CopperfiedC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations4. ——is a representative of English Critical Realism in the turn of the 19 th century.A. Robert Louis SetevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConardD.Thomas Hardy5. Of the following books, ——is NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A.Jude the ObscureB.Tess of the d’UrbervillesC.Adam BedeD.The Return of the Native6. ——is not included in the modernist group.A.Oscar WildeB.Virginia WoolfC.William Bulter YeatsD.T.S.Eliot7. Of the following writers, —— is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A.Samuel BeckettB.James JoyceC.William GoldingD.V.S.Naipual8. Waiting for Godot is written by——.A.Samuel BeckettB.Geroge OrwellC. William GoldingwranceUnit2 爱尔兰Chapter 7 社会和文化1. ---- established a unified Irish culture and language in the 6 th century BC.A. Hunter-gatherers from BritainB. Celtic tribesC. British invadersD. The Vikings2. Divergent views about ----resulted in the Irish Civil War.A. the Act of UnionB. the Unilateral Declaration of IndependenceC. the Anglo-Irish TreatyD. the Anglo-Irish Agreement3. -----was the first Irish President to visit Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ.A. Eamon de ValeraB. John A. CostelloC. Mary RobinsonD. Albert Reynolds4. -----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-----A. the Prime MinisterB. the PresidentC. the British monarchD. the General Governor6. ------has been the dominant party in Ireland since 1930s and supports peaceful reunification of the island of Ireland.A. Fine GaelB. The Labor PartyC. Fianna FailD. The Progressive Democrats7. Emigration in Ireland started since the ----A. medieval periodB. 17 th centuryC. Great Potato FamineD. early 18 th century8. Ireland now has a ---- economy.A. agriculture-basedB. knowledge-basedC. industry-basedD. foreign investment-basedUnit3 美国Chapter 8 地理和民族1. The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its （）.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west2. The continental United States has （）statesA. 50B. 49C. 48D. 353. The state of （）is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida4. The largest river in the U. S. is （）.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River5. Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located in （）.A. the SouthB. the WestC. New EnglandD. the Midwest6. San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego all belong to （）.A. MontanaB. UtahC. MaineD.California7. The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States, particularly from （）.A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America8. The characteristic of the dominant American culture are （）.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-classChapter 9 历史1. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at（）in（）.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia2. The Seven Years’ War occurred between the （）.A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians3. “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 colonies4. In May 1775, （）was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation5. Abraham Lincoln issued （）to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights6. The policy of the United States was （）at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement7. President （）applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy8. The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the terms of Presidents （）.A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and JohnsonChapter 10 政府1. The U. S. Constitution came into effect in （）.A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 17932. 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 Court3. 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 Constitution4. The terms for a Senator and Representative are （）and （）years respectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two5. All the following except （）can make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President6. 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 orders7. The Supreme Court is composed of （）justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine8. 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 representativesChapter 11 经济1. America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields except （）.A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals2. 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 economy3. Chartered companies were NOT granted the （）by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority4.（）urged the federal government to establish a national bank.A. George WashingtonB. President RooseveltC. Abraham LincolnD. Alexander Hamilton5. The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution” except （）.A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator6. President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society” by introducing various programs like the following except （）.A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension7. 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 andexports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.8. Employment in the （）sector has been increasing in the U.S. since the 1970s.A. serviceB. agricultureC. manufacturingD. high-tectChapter 12 教育、媒体和节日1. Formal education in the United States consists of （）, secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private2. 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 education3. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of （）.A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University4. Of the following, （）are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges5. 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 credits6. （）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 News7. 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)8. The National Day of the United States falls on （）.A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14thChapter 13 文学1.Of the following writer, --------are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods .A. Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allan PoeB. Edgar Allan Poe and Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving2. ----- is regarded as the “father of American literature”A. James Fenimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving3. Of the following , ---- is considered Herman Melville’s masterpieceA. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Mody DickD. Daisy Miller4. Of the following ,-----is NOT cha racteristic of Mark Twain’s worksA. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view5. Of the following writer, ----- is NOT included in the group pf naturalistsA. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville6. 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 Damned , the evil of human nature7. Of the following writer, ----- is NOT a Nobel Prize winnerA. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neill8. -----is the first African – American winner of the Noble Prize for LiteratureA. Ralph EllisonB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. James BaldwinUnit4 加拿大Chapter 14 地理和历史1. Canada’s fur trade , later fur monopoly , gradually began to take shape in the -----centuryA. 15 thB. 16 thC. 17 thD.18 th2. The Liberal government led by Mackenzie King did the following to lay the foundations of the Canadian welfare state EXCEPT----A. increasing the old age pensionsB. promoting federal-provincial welfare programsC. expending unemployment benefitsD. introducing health insurance3. -----won the Nobel Prize for Peace in1957 for organizing a peacekeeping force todefuse the Suez CrisisA. Pierre TrudeauB. Lester PearsonC. Jean ChretienD. Brian Mulroney4. In the ----, Canada was obsessed with economic recessionA. 1950sB. 1960sC. 1970sD. 1980s5. Pierre Trudeau retired from his post as head of the government and party leader partly because ----A. he opposed the American war in VietnamB. he agreed Quebec to be an independent French-speaking nationC. he had not been able to reverse the declining economic trendD. he weakened government intervention in the national economy6. ----- recognized Quebec as a “distinct society”A. The Meech Lake AccordB. The Quebec ActC. The Constitutional ActD. The British North America Act7. -----was Canada’s first woman Prime MinisterA. Pierre TrudeauB. Brian MulroneyC. Jean ChretienD. Kim Campbell8. Martin’s Liberal government tried to do the following EXCEPT---A. legalizing same-sex marriage in CanadaB. giving the Quebec city sovereigntyC. improving Canadian- US relationsD. forging a closer relationship with ChinaChapter 15 政府和社会1. On average, members of the House of Commons are elected for a maximum of -----yearsA. 3B. 4C. 5D. 62. ----holds the highest position in the Canadian parliamentary systemA. The Britain CrownB. The Governor GeneralC. The PresidentD. The Prime Minister3. In each province, ----represents the British CrownA. a Lieutenant GovernorB. a Governor GeneralC. a PrimeD. a Governor4. -----of Canada serve(s) as the final court of appeals in CanadaA. The provincial courtsB. The Federal CourtC. The Supreme CourtD. The Federal Court of Appeal5. In Canada , the largest religious denominations is ----A. the Protestant churchB. the Roman Catholic churchC. the Puritan churchD. the Anglican church6. If applicants meet the basic requirement for immigration to Canada , they need to do the following EXCEPT----A. applying for citizenshipB. taking a medical examC. paying an application feeD. paying a landing fee7. In the 19 th century , ---was the principal export item of CanadaA. fishB. furC. timberD. wheat8. Canada’s major trading partners include the following EXCEPT---A. BritainB. AmericaC. MexicoD. ChinaUnit5 澳大利亚Chapter 16 地理和历史1.____ is the lowest point in Australia.A. Lake EyreB. The Great Artesian BasinC. Mount KosciuszkoD. The Great Victoria Desert2.____ is Australia’s capital.A. SydneyB. MelbourneC. BrisbaneD. Canberra3.Britain’s first permanent colony wa s founded in ____ .A.1606B.1770C.1787D.17884.The Commonwealth of Australia was established in ____ .A.1847B.1885C.1900D.19015.The movement to gain recognition of Aboriginal rights was started in the ____ .A.1950sB.1960sC.1970sD.1980s6.Australia completely abolished the White Australia Policy during the government of ____ .A. Earle PageB. Gough WhitlamC. Joseph LyonsD. Stanley Bruce7.The following were all aspects of the economic reforms which took place between 1983 and 1996 EXCEPT ____ .A. enlarging the scale of the mining industryB. deregulating the financial marketC. reducing tariffsD. privatizing the state-owned enterprises8.The Howard government’s foreign policies were based in relations with four key countries, namely, ____ .A. the U.S. ,Japan, Britain, ChinaB. the U.S. ,Japan, China, IndonesiaC. the U.S. ,Japan, Britain, ChinaD. the U.S. , Britain, China, ChinaChapter 17 政府和社会1.Of the following, ____ is NOT among the three major Australian political parties.A. the Australian Labor PartyB. the NationalsC. the Liberal PartyD. the United Australia Party2. Australia tries to attract immigrant from any country with ____ .A. a good family backgroundB. education or work skillsC. high social statusD. adequate work experience3. Australia’s high economic performance is due to its ____ and ongoingstructural reform.A. open-up policyB. effective economic managementC. historical developmentD. proper investment4. Australia is a leading supplier of ____ to international markets.A. hi-tech productsB. agricultural productsC. industrial productsD. mineral resources5. Australia’s foreign capital mainly comes from ____ .A. the United States and JapanB. Britain and GermanyC. Japan and Republic of KoreaD. Britain and the United States6.Among the following tourist attractions, ____ can be seen from the moon.A. the Gold CoastB. UluruC. the Great Barrier ReefD. the Sydney Opera House7. ____ is/are mainly responsible for education in Australia.A. the federal governmentB. the individual statesC. the territory assembliesD. the municipal government8.The Australian system of teaching and school discipline puts emphasis on the following EXCEPT ____ .A. learning by discovery and questioningB. self-disciplineC. preparing for testD. encouraging students’ interest in learningUnit6 新西兰Chapter 18 社会和文化1. ____ is often referred to as “our third island” of New Zealand.A. PolynesiaB. The North IslandC. The South IslandD. The Stewart Island2.The climate in New Zealand is ____ .A. subtropicalB. arcticC. temperateD. tropical3.The ____ were the first group of people who arrived on the island of New Zealand.A. MaorisB. EuropeansC. AustraliansD. Chinese4. New Zealand was granted internal self-government in ____ .A. 1804B. 1852C. 1893D. 19075.During World War Ⅱ, New Zealand strengthened its relationship with ____ .A. BritainB. the United StatesC. AustraliaD. France6. ____ is the head of the New Zealand government.A. The British monarchB. The Governor GeneralC. The Prime MinisterD. The President7.The Cabinet is responsible to ____ in New Zealand.A. ParliamentB. the Prime MinisterC. the British monarchD. the Governor General8.Schooling in New Zealand is compulsory for all children ____ .A. from ages 6 to 12B. from ages 6 to 14C. from ages 6 to 16D. from ages 6 to 18。
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个国家？A. 美国B. 澳大利亚C. 法国D. 英国答案：C2. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都是渥太华？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B3. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国旗是米字旗？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C4. 英语国家中，哪个国家被称为“枫叶之国”？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的人口数量最多？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦成员国？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联合国安全理事会常任理事国之一？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C8. 英语国家中，哪个国家的货币单位是美元？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国歌是《天佑女王》？B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界面积第二大的国家？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国2. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鸸鹋。
答案：澳大利亚3. 英语国家中，______的国石是钻石。
答案：加拿大4. 英语国家中，______的国树是橡树。
答案：美国5. 英语国家中，______的国花是枫叶。
答案：加拿大6. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国7. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鹰。
答案：美国8. 英语国家中，______的国石是蓝宝石。
答案：英国9. 英语国家中，______的国树是雪松。
答案：澳大利亚10. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英语国家中，美国的文化特点。
英语国家概况选择题
英语国家概况选择题Chapter11.The two main islands of the British Isles are A.不列颠群岛的两个主要岛屿是A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2. B is the capital city of Scotland.是苏格兰的首府A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, D is the smallest.在英国的四个部分中，是最小的A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland4.English belongs to the C group of Indo-European family of languages.英语属于印欧语系语系A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman5.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the firstelement of D words toEnglish.基督教传入英国，增加了英语的第一个元素。
A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek6.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the A influence.中间英语的演变因影响而增强A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish7.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of C.塞缪尔约翰逊的字典对建立标准形式有很大影响A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation8.At present, nearly C of the world’s population communicate in English.世界上几乎人都用英语交流。
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。
08-英语社会类-英语国家概况-选择题及标准答案
08 英语社会类英语国家概况选择题及答案1.On the island of Great Britain, there are __c______.[A]four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and NorthernIreland[B]four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland[C]three political divisions—England, Scotland, and Wales[D]three political divisions—England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland2.The largest lake in Britain is __b____.[A]Loch Lomond[B]the Lough Neagh[C]Windermere[D]Ullswater3.Britain’s climate is influenced by __a_____ that sw eeps up from theequator and flows past the British Isles.[A]the Gulf Strteam[B]the Brazil Current[C]the Labrador Current[D]the Falkland currentngd enclosure in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands led to massemigration, particularly to ___d____.[A]Africa[B]Eastern Europe[C]Asia[D]the Americas5.Christianity was first brought to England by ___a___.[A]the Romans[B]the Celts[C]the Anglo-Saxons[D]the Danes6.William, Duke of Normandy, fought King Harold of England at the Battleof Hastings in ___b___.[A]1086[B]1066[C]1035[D]13817.When Wales was brought under the English Crown, the title of “Princeof Wales” was borne by ___d___, the eldest son of the reigning monarch.[A]Richard I[B]Henry III[C]Edward I[D]Edward II8.The Hundred Years’ War with France was fought ____b_.[A]from 1327 to 1453[B]from 1337 to 1453[C]from 1347 to 1453[D]from 1357 to 14539.The Black Death, which ravaged England in 1348-49, carried off _d_____.[A]three fourths of the population[B]one fourth of the population[C]one fifth of the population[D]one half to one third of the population10.In England, the most famous of the Catholic conspiracies was __b__.[A]the Cobham’s Plot[B]the Gunpowder Plot[C]the murder of Thomas Becket[D]the execution of Mary Queen of Scots11.The law, which joined England and Scotland in 1707, was __b____.[A]the Act of Supremacy[B]the Act of Union[C]the Reform Act[D]the Magna Carta12.In the United Kingdom, free medical care for everyone and financial help for the old, the sick and the unemployed, which have become available since 1948, are the foundation of __a_____.[A]the welfare state[B]the National Health Service[C]the civil service[D]the National Insurance Fund13.The largest state of the United States is __b____.[A]Texas[B]Alaska[C]California[D]Hawaii14.Recently most of the immigration to the United States has been from__b_____.[A]Asian countries[B]Asian and Hispanic countries[C]Eastern European countries[D]former Soviet republics15.The Bill of rights is the term used for _a_____ to the Constitutionof the United States.[A]the first ten amendments[B]the last five amendments[C]the tenth amendment[D]the most important amendment16.The declaration of Independdence was drafted by ___a___.[A]Thomas Jefferson[B]George Washington[C]Benjamin Franklin[D]John Adarms17.American presidents are elected ___b____.[A]every two years[B]every four years[C]every five years[D]every six years18.On Memorial Day, a grand ceremony is held at ___d____ in WashingtonD.C.[A]the Lincoln Memorial[B]the Washington Monument[C]the White House Lawn[D]the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier19.The goal of Roosevelt’s New Deal was __a_____.[A]to save the American economic and political system[B]to change the American economic system[C]to weaken monopoly interests in America[D]to nationalize banks and financial institutions in America20.The American policy towards the Soviet Union after the Second WorldWar was __c____.[A]cooperation[B]cold war[C]containment[D]impartiality21.McCarthyism refers to the anti-Communist hysteria whipped up bySenator McCarthy ____b___.[A]after W W I[B]in the early 1950s[C]during W W II[D]in the 1960s22.The earliest institution of higher learning set up in America was____c___.[A]Harvard University[B]Yale University[C]Harvard College[D]Chicago University23.The United States has less than 6% of the world’s population; yet itproduces about __b____ of the total world output.[A]20%[B]25%[C]30%[D]35%24.___d_____ was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.[A]Mark Twain[B]Walt Whitman[C]T.S. Eliot[D]Ernest Hemingway25.With regard to its size, Australia is __d______ country in the world.[A]the third largest[B]the fourth largest[C]the fifth largest[D]the sixth largest26.It is assumed that the first Europeans who reached Australia’s shoreswere __d____.[A]the Dutch[B]the English[C]the Germans[D]the Spanish and Portugese27.Frderalism is a system of government in which __b______.[A]power is given to a central government which deals with all mattersof national interest[B]power is distributed between two tiers of government, each exercisingits allotted powers independent of the other[C]a central government has no real power and it must depend on the othertier of government[D]one tier of government must depend on the other tier of government28.In Australia, under __b____ the legislation to provide equal pay formen and women doing the same work was passed.[A]the Fraser government[B]the Whitlam government[C]the Haeke government[D]the Keating government29.The mainly British nature of Australian society has been challengedsince the third wave of migration because ___c____.[A]many new migrants are unskilled workers[B]many new migrants are not used to the Australian way of life[C]many new migrants come from the non-English-speaking world[D]many new migrants feel rejected in Australia30.There is a continuing debate in Australia about _____b___.[A]whether Australia should join the EEC (now European Union)[B]whether Australia should remain a monarchy or become a republic[C]whether Australia should develop its own manufacturing[D]whether Australia should build its own defence。
英语国家概况修订版课后练习题含答案
英语国家概况修订版课后练习题含答案第一部分：选择题1.Which of the following countries has the highest populationin the world?A. United StatesB. AustraliaC. IndiaD. CanadaAnswer: C2.Which of the following countries is NOT one of the foundingmembers of the European Union?A. GermanyB. ItalyC. FranceD. SpnAnswer: D3.What is the capital city of Canada?A. TorontoB. VancouverC. OttawaD. MontrealAnswer: C4.Which language is spoken in Brazil?A. FrenchB. EnglishC. PortugueseD. SpanishAnswer: C5.What is the official language of the United States?A. SpanishB. EnglishC. FrenchD. GermanAnswer: B第二部分：填空题1.The official language of Australia is __________. Answer:English2.The longest river in the United States is the __________.Answer: Missouri River3.The largest desert in the world is the __________. Answer:Sahara4.The highest peak in Africa is __________. Answer: MountKilimanjaro5.The currency of Japan is called the __________. Answer: Yen第三部分：问答题1.What are the official languages of Canada?Answer: The two official languages of Canada are English and French.2.Which continent has the most English-speaking countries?Answer: The continent with the most English-speaking countries is North America.3.What is the capital of China?Answer: The capital of China is Beijing.4.How many countries are there in the European Union?Answer: There are currently 27 countries in the European Union. three countries in South America.Answer: Three countries in South America are Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.第四部分：解释题1.What is the meaning of the term。
致用英语 英语国家概况单元复习题 选择题
致用英语英语国家概况单元复习题选择题Unit one General Introduction1. _____is the largest city and the chief port of the United States.A. Washington D.C.B. Los AngelesC. San FranciscoD. New York City2. Which flower is symbol of England？A. ThistleB. ShamrockC. DaffodilD. Rose3. The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A. the Star-Spangled BannerB. Uncle SamC. Hot DogD. Union Jack4. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the ____ and the North Sea in the east,A. eastB. southC. westD. north5. Which name is NOT related to Britain?A. Northern IrelandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Toronto6. The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of _____ crosses.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four7. Washington D.C. is named after___________.A. the U.S. President George WashingtonB. Christopher ColumbusC. both George Washington and Christopher ColumbusD. none of them8. Of the fifty states, the smallest state in area is_____.A. Rhode IslandB. VirginiaC. TexasD. Montana9．The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A. the Stars and stripesB. Uncle SamC. Hot DogD. Union Jack10. The tern “Father of Waters” is used to refer to _____.A. the Amazon RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Nile RiverD. the Hudson River11. What is the name of Britain’s highest mountain?A. Anne BoleynB. Ben NevisC. SnowdoniaD. Scafell12. Which is the correct name to use to refer to Britain in a political way?A. Great BritainB. The British IslesC. The United KingdomD. England13. The river Thames is in _____.A. WalesB. ScotlandC. EnglandD. Northern Ireland14. When we speak of “father of waters” or “old man river”, we are referring to .A. the Colorado RiverB. the Ohio RiverC. the Missouri RiverD. the Mississippi River15. On the island of Great Britain, there are ________.A. four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandB. four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and IrelandC. three political divisions—England, Scotland, and WalesD. three political divisions—England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland16.The largest state of the United States is ______.A. TexasB.AlaskaC. California [D]Hawaii17. The United States today is the _____ largest country in size in the world.A. thirdB. fifthC. fourth18. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.A. AtlanticB. IndianC. PacificD. Arctic19. Detroit is famous for the production of _____.A. automobileB. timberC. bamboo20 ．Of the fifty states, the smallest state in area is_____.A．Rhode Island B ．Virginia C．Texas D ．Montana 21. The District of Manhattan is in the city if _____.A Washington D.C.B San FranciscoC New YorkD Chicago22. The U.S. is called a “melting pot” because _____.A its steel industry is highly developedB it has great influence on the worldC it is an important economic center of the worldD people from different races live there together。
英语国家概况选择题
Which of the following remarks is NOT true about Hawaii?A.Hawaii is made up of a large group of big and small islands.B.There are numerous active volcanoes in Hawaii.C.More than 40% of the local residents in Hawaii are American Asians.D.The Japanese attacked Pear Harbor on December 7, 1941.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.02．第2题Which of the following is NOT true about Britain?A.It used to be a powerful imperial country in the worldB.It plays an active role as a member of the European UnionC.It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.03．第3题Which of the following agreement is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?A.The Anglo-Irish AgreementB.The Belfast AgreementC.The Good Friday AgreementD.The Multi-Party Agreement您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.04．第4题Which of the following statements is NOT correct?A.There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B.Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C.Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.D.Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution. 您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.05．第5题Which of the following is NOT a true description of the situation of ethnic minorities in the UK?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.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.0The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by ____.A.teachersB.studentsC.headmastersD.boards of education您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.07．第7题The majority of American Christians belong to the ____ church.A.CatholicB.OrthodoxC.Protestant您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.08．第8题In order to go to university, secondary school students in the US must meet the following requirements except that ___.A.They have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB.They make recommendations from their high school teachersC.They get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD.They pass the college entrance examinations您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.09．第9题Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes?A.The executive.B.The legislative.C.The judicial.D.The president您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.010．第10题Who was the author of the popular play The Melting Pot which was associated with life in America since the late 18th century?A.Mark Twain.B.Stephen Crane.C.Henry James.D.Israel Zangwill.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.011．第11题The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly from ___.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.John AdamsD.John Locke您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.012．第12题Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.013．第13题Three of the following are characteristics of London, Which of the four is the EXCEPTION?A.London is a political, economic and cultural centre of the countryB.London has a larger population than all other cities in EnglandC.London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the worldD.London has played a significant role in the economic construction of the country您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.014．第14题According to the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland today should be governed by the following jurisdictions except _____.A.the jurisdiction of the Republic of IrelandB.The jurisdiction of loyalist ministersC.The jurisdiction of Great BritainD.The jurisdiction of Northern Ireland您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.015．第15题Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords?A.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.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.016．第16题By whom is a “vote of no confidence” dec ided?A.The House of Commons.B.The House of Lords.C.The two major parties.D.The Prime Minister.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.017．第17题Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishing of large universities in America, which is the exception?rge universities offer the best libraries and facilities for scientific research.rge universities provide students with “mainframe” computers.rge universities offer scholarships to all students.rge universities attract students with modern laboratories.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.018．第18题The main mountain range in the west of the US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ___.A.the Appalachian MountainsB.the Rocky MountainsC.the Green MountainsD.the Blue Ridge Mountains您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.019．第19题The following were the main Reformation leaders except _____.A.Martin LutherB.Martin Luther KingC.John CalvinD.The English King Henry VIII您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.020．第20题Which of the following is NOT included in the National curriculum?A.Children must study the subjects like English, mathematics, science and so on.B.Children must sit in A-level exams.C.Children must pass national tests.D.Teachers must teach what they are told您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.021．第21题A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because _____.A.it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the government.B.it informs people of current affairs in the world.C.it provides people with subjective reports.D.it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.022．第22题“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of____.A.The settlers of VirginiaB.The people of Pennsylvania.C.The colonists in New EnglandD.The people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.023．第23题Which of the following kings was executed in the civil war?A.James IB.James IIC.Charles ID.Charles II您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.024．第24题What happened in 1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.025．第25题Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.CricketB.Skiing.C.Golfing.D.Horse racing.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.026．第26题Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?prehensive schoolsB.secondary schoolsC.independent schoolsD.grammar schools.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.027．第27题Which of the following is NOT true about life peers?A.They are not from the aristocratic families.B.They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C.They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement.D.the titles cannot be inherited by their children.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.028．第28题Which of the following is NOT true about the British education system?A.It is run by the state.B.It is funded by the state.C.It is supervised by the state.D.It is dominated by the state.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.029．第29题Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religion.B.The freedom of searching a person’s home by police.C.The freedom of speech and of the press.D.The right to own weapons if one wishes.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.030．第30题If you visit Alaska, you can NOT see _____.A.Northern Polar LightB.glaciersC.SurfersD.caribou您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.031．第31题Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Wales was invaded by the RomansB.Wales was occupied by the Anglo-SaxonsC.Wales was conquered by the NormansD.Wales was threatened by the English您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.032．第32题Where are international tennis championships held in the UK?A.Wembley.B.WimbledonC.London.D.Edinburgh您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.033．第33题Which of the following about the BBC is NOT true?A.There is no advertising on any of the BBC programmes.B.The BBC is funded by licence fees paid by people who possess television sets.C.The BBC has four channels.D.The BBC provides the World Service throughout the world.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.034．第34题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 five in BritainC.they intended to expand their investmentD.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.035．第35题When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliaments?A.In 1715B.In 1688C.In 1745D.In 1707您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.036．第36题Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.037．第37题In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 ______.A.can legally receive partly free education.B.can legally receive completely free education.C.can not receive free education at all.D.can not receive free education if their parents are rich.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.038．第38题Which of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaigns?A.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 constituency campaign.C.Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.D.Candidates criticize each other’s policies to show how good their own policies are.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.039．第39题In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to ____.A.private schoolsB.independent schoolsC.state schools.D.public schools.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.040．第40题Which of the following websites are meant to cater to young tastes?A.Baidu.B.Facebook.C.Teachbook.D.MySpace.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.041．第41题The largest religion in the US is ___.A.BuddhismB.ChristianityC.IslamD.Hinduism您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.042．第42题Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?A.Economic differences between north and southB.Differences of social systems between Scotland and WalesC.Class differencs between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.043．第43题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 Conqueror您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.044．第44题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 constitutionalmonarchy.C.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D.It has no written form of constitution您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.045．第45题Who is the leader of the Conservative party at present?A.Tony BlairB.Gordon BrownC.Margret ThatcherD.David Cameron您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.046．第46题Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, ___.A.there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.B.there was no Bill of Rights.C.the Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens.D.“Bill of Rights” was added to the Constitution 4 years after the Constitution was made.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.047．第47题In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except for ___.A.finding a job in societyB.having a place in a communityC.identifying themselves with dominant valuesD.getting together with friends您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.048．第48题In the US school systems, which of the following divisions is true?A.Elementary school, grammar school.B.Elementary school, junior high school.C.elementary school, secondary school.D.Junior high school, senior high school.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.049．第49题Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, ___.A.each new state had its own government.B.each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs.C.the national government was called the Congress with little power.D.the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.050．第50题Which of the following is NOT the reason for the higher arrest rates among minority groups?A.The aggressive nature of these groups.B.Racial prejudice against them.C.Low social status of these groups.D.Poverty and unemployment among minority groups.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.051．第51题Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants.B.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American Indians.C.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.D.The American had the blood of the English and their descendants only.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.052．第52题If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called ____.A.General Certificate of Education – Advanced.B.General Certificate of Secondary Education.C.the common entrance examination.D.General National Vocational Qualifications.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.053．第53题Which of the following statements is not true about the British media?A.They supply people with news, keeping them informed of what ishappening in the world.B.They are mainly interested in making huge profits by publishing advertisements.C.They help shape British culture.D.They provide entertainment.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.054．第54题The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ____.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.William PennD.Benjamin Franklin您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.055．第55题How many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A.26B.6C.32D.20您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.056．第56题In the early 1970s, the IRA _____.A.killed many Protestants and CatholicsB.burned down the houses of CatholicsC.murdered individuals at randomD.carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their、main target您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.057．第57题Which of the following is NOT based on the fact?A.Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.C.MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most MPs belong to the major political parties.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.058．第58题In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academicpotential go to ____.A.grammar schools.prehensive schools.C.public schools.D.technical schools.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.059．第59题Which of the following description about the Conservative party is NOT true?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.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.060．第60题Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern IrelandB.Those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called UnionistsC.The Social Democratic and Labour Party is a very important political party in BritainD.Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.0作业总得分：90.0作业总批注：。
英语国家概况谢福之各章选择题
选择题Unit1 英国Chapter 1 地理、民族、语言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. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom,（）is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland4. English belongs to the （）group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman5. 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 Greek6. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the （）influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish7. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of （）.A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation8. At present, nearly （）of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifthChapter 2 历史1. The （）attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic2. By the late 7th century, （）became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity3. The （）marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law4. 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 Lancaster5. 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 church6. The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between （）.A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians7.（）was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta8. The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the （）century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20 thChapter 3 政府和英联邦1. The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following branches with the exception of the （）.A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive2. The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on （）.A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude3. As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to （）the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect4. （）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 （）.A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet6. Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a （）system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party7. The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and （）.A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism8. In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every （）years.A. threeB. fourD. sixChapter 4 经济1. The （）in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem2. 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 pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except （）.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted （）of its land area to agriculture.B. 60%C. 70%D.80%5. 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 andIreland6. Coal mining industry in Britain provides （）of the energy consumed in the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/37. The car industry in Britain in mostly（） .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD.privately-owned8. Of the following sectors in Britain, （）has experienced spectaculargrowth since the end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industryChapter 5 教育、媒体和节日1. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the （） .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s2. About （）of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%3. Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining funds from all the following sources except （）.A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions4. To be admitted to the Open University, one needs （） .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications5. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three”with the exception of （）.A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily T elegraph6. Life on Earth is a kind of （）program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera7.（）is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB8. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except （）.A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomimeChapter 6 文学1. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is——.A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet2. ——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, ——is considered most autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. Davied CopperfiedC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations4. ——is a representative of English Critical Realism in the turn of the 19 thcentury.A. Robert Louis SetevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConardD.Thomas Hardy5. Of the following books, ——is NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A.Jude the ObscureB.Tess of the d’UrbervillesC.Adam BedeD.The Return of the Native6. ——is not included in the modernist group.A.Oscar WildeB.Virginia WoolfC.William Bulter YeatsD.T.S.Eliot7. Of the following writers, ——is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A.Samuel BeckettB.James JoyceC.William GoldingD.V.S.Naipual8. Waiting for Godot is written by——.A.Samuel BeckettB.Geroge OrwellC. William GoldingwranceUnit2 爱尔兰Chapter 7 社会和文化1. ---- established a unified Irish culture and language in the 6 th century BC.A. Hunter-gatherers from BritainB. Celtic tribesC. British invadersD. The Vikings2. Divergent views about ----resulted in the Irish Civil War.A. the Act of UnionB. the Unilateral Declaration of IndependenceC. the Anglo-Irish TreatyD. the Anglo-Irish Agreement3. -----was the first Irish President to visit Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ .A. Eamon de ValeraB. John A. CostelloC. Mary RobinsonD. Albert Reynolds4. -----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-----A. the Prime MinisterB. the PresidentC. the British monarchD. the General Governor6. ------has been the dominant party in Ireland since 1930s and supports peaceful reunification of the island of Ireland.A. Fine GaelB. The Labor PartyC. Fianna FailD. The Progressive Democrats7. Emigration in Ireland started since the ----A. medieval periodB. 17 th centuryC. Great Potato FamineD. early 18 th century8. Ireland now has a ---- economy.A. agriculture-basedB. knowledge-basedC. industry-basedD. foreign investment-basedUnit3 美国Chapter 8 地理和民族1. The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its （）.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west2. The continental United States has （）statesA. 50B. 49C. 48D. 353. The state of （）is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida4. The largest river in the U. S. is （）.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River5. Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located in （）.A. the SouthB. the WestC. New EnglandD. the Midwest6. San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego all belong to （）.A. MontanaB. UtahC. MaineD.California7. The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into theUnited States, particularly from （）.A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America8. The characteristic of the dominant American culture are （） .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-class Chapter 9 历史1. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at（）in（）.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia2. The Seven Years’War occurred between the （）.A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians3. “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 colonies4. In May 1775, （）was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation5. Abraham Lincoln issued （）to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights6. The policy of the United States was （）at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement7. President （）applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy8. The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the terms of Presidents （）.A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and JohnsonChapter 10 政府1. The U. S. Constitution came into effect in （）.A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 17932. 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 Court3. 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 Constitution4. The terms for a Senator and Representative are （）and （）years respectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two5. All the following except （）can make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President6. 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 orders7. The Supreme Court is composed of （）justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine8. 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 representativesChapter 11 经济1. America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields except （）.A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals2. 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 economy3. Chartered companies were NOT granted the （）by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority4.（）urged the federal government to establish a national bank.A. George WashingtonB. President RooseveltC. Abraham LincolnD. Alexander Hamilton5. The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”except （）.A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator6. President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society”by introducing various programs like the following except （）.A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension7. 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 andexports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.8. Employment in the （）sector has been increasing in the U.S. since the 1970s.A. serviceB. agricultureC. manufacturingD. high-tectChapter 12 教育、媒体和节日1. Formal education in the United States consists of （）, secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private2. 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 education3. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of （）.A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University4. Of the following, （）are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges5. To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are requiredto do the following except （）.A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits6. （）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 News7. 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)8. The National Day of the United States falls on （）.A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14thChapter 13 文学1.Of the following writer, --------are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods .A. Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allan PoeB. Edgar Allan Poe and Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving2. ----- is regarded as the “father of American literature”A. James Fenimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving3. Of the following , ---- is considered Herman Melville’s masterpieceA. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Mody DickD. Daisy Miller4. Of the following ,-----is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s worksA. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view5. Of the following writer, ----- is NOT included in the group pf naturalistsA. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville6. 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 Damned , the evil of human nature7. Of the following writer, ----- is NOT a Nobel Prize winnerA. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neill8. -----is the first African –American winner of the Noble Prize for LiteratureA. Ralph EllisonB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. James BaldwinUnit4 加拿大Chapter 14 地理和历史1. Canada’s fur trade , later fur monopoly , gradually began to take shape in the -----centuryA. 15 thB. 16 thC. 17 thD.18 th2. The Liberal government led by Mackenzie King did the following to lay the foundations of the Canadian welfare state EXCEPT----A. increasing the old age pensionsB. promoting federal-provincial welfare programsC. expending unemployment benefitsD. introducing health insurance3. -----won the Nobel Prize for Peace in1957 for organizing a peacekeeping force to defuse the Suez CrisisA. Pierre TrudeauB. Lester PearsonC. Jean ChretienD. Brian Mulroney4. In the ----, Canada was obsessed with economic recessionA. 1950sB. 1960sC. 1970sD. 1980s5. Pierre Trudeau retired from his post as head of the government and party leader partly because ----A. he opposed the American war in VietnamB. he agreed Quebec to be an independent French-speaking nationC. he had not been able to reverse the declining economic trendD. he weakened government intervention in the national economy6. ----- recognized Quebec as a “distinct society”A. The Meech Lake AccordB. The Quebec ActC. The Constitutional ActD. The British North America Act7. -----was Canada’s first woman Prime MinisterA. Pierre TrudeauB. Brian MulroneyC. Jean ChretienD. Kim Campbell8. Martin’s Liberal government tried to do the following EXCEPT---A. legalizing same-sex marriage in CanadaB. giving the Quebec city sovereigntyC. improving Canadian- US relationsD. forging a closer relationship with ChinaChapter 15 政府和社会1. On average, members of the House of Commons are elected for a maximum of -----yearsA. 3B. 4C. 5D. 62. ----holds the highest position in the Canadian parliamentary systemA. The Britain CrownB. The Governor GeneralC. The PresidentD. The Prime Minister3. In each province, ----represents the British CrownA. a Lieutenant GovernorB. a Governor GeneralC. a PrimeD. a Governor4. -----of Canada serve(s) as the final court of appeals in CanadaA. The provincial courtsB. The Federal CourtC. The Supreme CourtD. The Federal Court of Appeal5. In Canada , the largest religious denominations is ----A. the Protestant churchB. the Roman Catholic churchC. the Puritan churchD. the Anglican church6. If applicants meet the basic requirement for immigration to Canada , they need to do the following EXCEPT----A. applying for citizenshipB. taking a medical examC. paying an application feeD. paying a landing fee7. In the 19 th century , ---was the principal export item of CanadaA. fishB. furC. timberD. wheat8. Canada’s major trading partners include the following EXCEPT---A. BritainB. AmericaC. MexicoUnit5 澳大利亚Chapter 16 地理和历史1.____ is the lowest point in Australia.A. Lake EyreB. The Great Artesian BasinC. Mount KosciuszkoD. The Great Victoria Desert2.____ is Australia’s capital.A. SydneyB. MelbourneC. BrisbaneD. Canberra3.Britain’s first permanent colony was founded in ____ .A.1606B.1770C.1787D.17884.The Commonwealth of Australia was established in ____ .A.1847B.1885D.19015.The movement to gain recognition of Aboriginal rights was started in the ____ .A.1950sB.1960sC.1970sD.1980s6.Australia completely abolished the White Australia Policy during the government of ____ .A. Earle PageB. Gough WhitlamC. Joseph LyonsD. Stanley Bruce7.The following were all aspects of the economic reforms which took place between 1983 and 1996 EXCEPT ____ .A. enlarging the scale of the mining industryB. deregulating the financial marketC. reducing tariffsD. privatizing the state-owned enterprises8.The Howard government’s foreign policies were based in relations with four key countries, namely, ____ .A. the U.S. ,Japan, Britain, ChinaB. the U.S. ,Japan, China, IndonesiaC. the U.S. ,Japan, Britain, ChinaD. the U.S. , Britain, China, ChinaChapter 17 政府和社会1.Of the following, ____ is NOT among the three major Australian political parties.A. the Australian Labor PartyB. the NationalsC. the Liberal PartyD. the United Australia Party2. Australia tries to attract immigrant from any country with ____ .A. a good family backgroundB. education or work skillsC. high social statusD. adequate work experience3. Australia’s high economic performance is due to its ____ and ongoing structural reform.A. open-up policyB. effective economic managementC. historical developmentD. proper investment4. Australia is a leading supplier of ____ to international markets.A. hi-tech productsB. agricultural productsC. industrial productsD. mineral resources5. Australia’s foreign capital mainly comes from ____ .A. the United States and JapanB. Britain and GermanyC. Japan and Republic of KoreaD. Britain and the United States6.Among the following tourist attractions, ____ can be seen from the moon.A. the Gold CoastB. UluruC. the Great Barrier ReefD. the Sydney Opera House7. ____ is/are mainly responsible for education in Australia.A. the federal governmentB. the individual statesC. the territory assembliesD. the municipal government8.The Australian system of teaching and school discipline puts emphasison the following EXCEPT ____ .A. learning by discovery and questioningB. self-disciplineC. preparing for testD. encouraging students’interest in learningUnit6 新西兰Chapter 18 社会和文化1. ____ is often referred to as “our third island”of New Zealand.A. PolynesiaB. The North IslandC. The South IslandD. The Stewart Island2.The climate in New Zealand is ____ .A. subtropicalB. arcticC. temperateD. tropical3.The ____ were the first group of people who arrived on the island of New Zealand.A. MaorisB. EuropeansC. AustraliansD. Chinese4. New Zealand was granted internal self-government in ____ .A. 1804B. 1852C. 1893D. 19075.During World War Ⅱ, New Zealand strengthened its relationship with ____ .A. BritainB. the United StatesC. AustraliaD. France6. ____ is the head of the New Zealand government.A. The British monarchB. The Governor GeneralC. The Prime MinisterD. The President7.The Cabinet is responsible to ____ in New Zealand.A. ParliamentB. the Prime MinisterC. the British monarchD. the Governor General8.Schooling in New Zealand is compulsory for all children ____ .A. from ages 6 to 12B. from ages 6 to 14C. from ages 6 to 16D. from ages 6 to 18。
八年级英语国家概况单选题50题
八年级英语国家概况单选题50题1.Which country is located to the north of England?A.ScotlandB.WalesC.IrelandD.France答案：A。
苏格兰位于英格兰北部。
威尔士在英格兰西部，爱尔兰是一个独立的国家在英格兰以西，法国在英格兰南部隔海相望。
2.Big Ben is located in which city?A.LondonB.ParisC.New YorkD.Beijing答案：A。
大本钟位于英国伦敦。
巴黎是法国首都，纽约是美国城市，北京是中国首都。
3.The national flower of England is?A.RoseB.LilyC.SunflowerD.Daisy答案：A。
英格兰的国花是玫瑰。
百合花、向日葵、雏菊都不是英格兰国花。
4.Which river flows through London?A.The ThamesB.The SeineC.The HudsonD.The Yellow River答案：A。
泰晤士河流经伦敦。
塞纳河流经巴黎，哈德逊河流经美国纽约，黄河流经中国。
5.Who is the head of state of the United Kingdom?A.The presidentB.The prime ministerC.The queenD.The king答案：D。
英国的国家元首是国王。
英国没有总统，首相是政府首脑不是国家元首，女王目前已退位，现在是国王为国家元首。
6.The capital city of the United States is _____.A.New YorkB.Los AngelesC.WashingtonD.C.D.Chicago答案：C。
美国首都是华盛顿哥伦比亚特区，纽约是美国重要的经济中心，洛杉矶是美国重要的影视文化中心，芝加哥是美国重要的交通枢纽和商业中心。
英语国家概况练习汇编(含答案)
1. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern D . western2. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is _____.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Welsh3. London is situated on the River of _____.A. ParretB. ThamesC. SpeyD. Severn4. _____ includes London, the centre of government for the whole nation.A. ScotlandB. Northern IrelandC. WalesD. England5.The capital of Australia is______A.CanberraB.SydneyC.DarwinD.Melbourne6.The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from _______A. DenmarkB. BelgiumC. The NetherlandsD.France7. Australia’s National Day falls on______, the date of the first European settlement in AustraliA.A.January 26B.February 15C.July 4D.November 118. ______granted Canada full legislative authority in domestic and external affairs.A.Peace TreatyB.British American ActC.Act of UnionD.Statute of Westminster9. General elections are held about every______years in New Zealand with two main parties competing with each other.A.3B.4C.2D.510. Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of______A.QuebecB.OntarioC.Nova ScotiaD.Saskatchewan11. Education in Britain is generally supported by______.A.students themselvesB.private sourcesC.public fundsD.businesses12. Abraham Lincoln belonged to___________.A.the Federalist PartyB.the Republican PartyC.the Whig PartyD.the Democratic Party13. Among the following,___________does not belong to New England, the birthplace of AmericA.A.New HampshireB.SeattleC.VermontD.Rhode Island14. In 1653 _____ was made Lord Protector for life.A. Oliver CromwellB. Charles IC. William IID. James I15. The largest river in Ireland is the _____, which provides electric power for much of the Republic.A. Missouri RiverB. Shannon RiverC. Severn RiverD. Thames RiverCBBDA DADAA CBBAB1. Julius Caesar invaded Britain _____.A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four times2. King Arthur was the king of _____.A. PictsB. CeltsC. ScotsD. Jutes3. The first “King of the English” was _____.A. AlfredB. EgbertC. BedeD. Ethelred4. The three great Germanic tribes: the Anglos, the _____ and the Jutes which invaded Britain form the basis of the modern British people.A. SaxonsB. ScotsC. WelshD. Wessex5. The _____ invaded England in the earliest time.A. DanesB. IberiansC. RomansD. Celts6. The Vikings who invaded England at the turn of the 8th century came from _____.A. NorwayB. DenmarkC. FranceD. both A and B7. Norman Conquest began in _____.A. 1016B. 1066C. 1035D. 11068. The American Revolution (the American War of Independence) broke out in _____ and ended in _____.A. 1775, 1783B. 1774, 1782C. 1786, 1784D.1778, 17899. In the early 14th century feudalism began to _____ in England.A. growB. flourishC. declineD. end10. William Shakespeare is mainly a _____.A. novelistB. dramatistC. poetD. composer11. The _____ government surrendered to the British invaders and was forced to sign the first unequal Treaty of Nanjing in 1842.A. IndianB. QingC. IrishD. Spanish12. The greatest dramatist of the English Renaissance was _____.A. ShakespeareB. MiltonC. ChaucerD. Bacon13. The English Revolution marks the beginning of the _____ period of capitalism.A. feudalB. modernC. colonialD. medieval14. By the _____ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.A. Declaratory ActB. Treaty of ParisC. Treaty of MontgomeryD. Statue of Westminster15. In 1840 Britain launched an aggressive war against _____.A. FranceB. IndiaC. ChinaD. America16. When Germany invaded _____ which was neutral, Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August, 1914.A. AustriaB. RussiaC. BelgiumD. Poland17. Big Ben is the nickname of _____.A. Benjamin FranklinB. Sir Benjamin HallC. the 315-foot Clock TowerD. the Queen18. Under ______, the feudal system in England was completely established.A. King AlfredB. Henry IIC. Edward ID. William the Conqueror19. The Hundred Years’ War broke out because of_________.A. economic conflictsB. territorial issuesC. both economic and territorial disputesD. both territorial and religious disputes20. ________was generally considered the transitional period between the Middle Ages and modern times, covering the years c.1350-c.1650A. The ReformationB. The RenaissanceC. The RestorationD. The Glorious Revolution BBBAB DBACB BABBC CBDCB1. The British Monarchy is _____.A. electiveB. democraticC. hereditaryD. dictatorial2. The Constitutional Monarchy started at the end of the _____ century.A. 17thB. 16thC. 15thD. 16th3. The _____ is used as a symbol of the whole nation and is described as the representative of the people.A. Prime MinisterB. CrownC. House of LordsD. House of Commons4. The life of Parliament is fixed at _____ years.A. fourB. sixC. fiveD. seven5. The _____ _____ is the supreme administrative institution.A. British governmentB. British ParliamentC. OppositionD. Privy Council6. In the west of the _____ lie the Colorado Plateaus and the Columbia Plateaus.A. Rocky MountainB. Coast RangeC. Cascades MountainsD. the Appalachians;7. The famous Yellowstone National Park is situated in northwestern part of _____.A. CaliforniaB. ArizonaC. WyomingD.Alaska8. Among the five Great Lakes, only _____ is wholly within the United States.A. ErieB. SuperiorC. MichiganD. Ontario9. Only the climate in the southern part of _____ is tropical.A. FloridaB. GeorgiaC. VirginiaD. Washington10. _____ part is the most densely populated region in America.A. The southernB. The northeasternC. The westernD.southeastern11. _____ has been called the “cradle of American Liberty”.A. PhiladelphiaB. PlymouthC. BostonD. Washington D.C.12. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake _____.A. SuperiorB. OntarioC. VictoriaD. Michigan13. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.A. AtlanticB. IndianC. Pacific C. Arctic14. _____ is the largest state in area in the U.S.A.A. FloridaB. LouisianaC. AlaskaD. Texas15. The United States today is the _____ largest country in size in the world.A. thirdB. fifthC. fourthD. sixth16. Detroit is famous for the production of _____.A. automobileB. timberC. bambooD. cotton17. The city _____ is given the nickname “Space City of U.S.A.”.A. BostonB. HoustonC. San FranciscoD. Detroit18. The _____ were the original inhabitants in America.A. blacksB. IndiansC. Puerto RicansD. aborigines19. Only the climate in the southwestern part of Florida belongs to _____.A. subtropicalB. continentalC. tropicalD. arctic20. The Columbia River and the Colorado River belong to the system of _____.A. the GulfB. the AtlanticC. the PacificD. the ArcticCABCA ACCAB AACCC ABBCC1. The history of the U.S. is generally agreed to have begun in _____.A. 1620B. 1607C. 1776D.17872. The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _____.A. MarylandB. South CarolinaC. DelawareD. Colorado3. The First Continental Congress was held in _____ in September, 1774.A. PhiladelphiaB. BostonC. New YorkD. Washington D.C.4. The American War of Independence started in _____ and ended in _____.A. 1776, 1784B. 1775, 1783C. 1706, 1714D. 1778, 17875 The battle of _____ marked the turning point of the War of Independence.A. New YorkB. SaratogaC. Bunker HillD. Trenton6. After the Federal Government was established, the city _____ was chosen as the capital for the time being.A. WashingtonB. New YorkC. PhiladelphiaD. Chicago7. The Articles of Confederation was accepted by all the _____ states in _____.A. 50, 1781B. 13, 1781C. 13, 1787D. 50, 17878. _____ was the first American President who was inaugurated in the city of Washington.A. John AdamsB. Thomas JeffersonC. James MadisonD. George Washington9. The Battle of _____ was the turning point of the American Civil War.A. Bull RunB. GettysburgC. RichmondD. Saratoga10. In 1900, the American industrial production held the _____ place in the world.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. fourth11. McCarthy was notorious for his harsh _____ persecution of the progressive people.A. religiousB. spiritualC. politicalD. racial12. The First World War broke out on July 28th, _____ and ended on November 11th, _____, lasting for about four years.A. 1913, 1917B. 1914, 1918C. 1915, 1919D.1916, 192013. The two military alliances during WWI were the _____ and the _____.A. Axis, AlliesB. Holy Alliance, AxisC. Central Powers, AlliesD. Axis, Central Powers14. At the _____ Conference, the heads of the Soviet Union, the U.S. and Britain discussed the problem of opening the second battlefield in Europe.A. YaltaB. TeheranC. CasablancaD. Potsdam15. In July 1945, Britain, the U.S. and the Soviet Union met at Potsdam to formulate an occupation policy and set up a program for the future of Germany. The meeting was the famous _____ Conference.A. CairoB. TeheranC. PotsdamD. Quebec16. The _____ was the treaty signed at Versailles, near Paris in France in 1919.A. Paris TreatyB. Versaills TreatyC. Teheran TreatyD. Potsdam Proclamation17. The meeting was held at Yalta in the Crimea of the Soviet Union in Feb, 1945. At the meeting many matters were discussed, including the final defeat of Germany, the demilitarization of Germany, the founding of the U.N. etC., this was the famous _____ Conference.A. YaltaB. TeheranC. PotsdamD. Cairo18. The programme of 1947 that America would offer its money supplies and machinery to any European nation that wished to participate in was called _____.A. Eisenhower DoctrineB. Marshall PlanC. Truman DoctrineD. McCarthyism19. The _____ broke out in June 1950 and ended in the summer of 1953.A. Vietnam WarB. Cold WarC. Korean WarD. World War II20. In April 1949 twelve nations established the NATO to coordinate the military actions of member nations against the _____.A. GermanyB. JapanC. Soviet UnionD. China21. The Second World War broke out in September, _____ and ended in August _____.A. 1939, 1945B. 1937, 1943C. 1938, 194522. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a policy called _____ to save the economic situation.A. Good NeighbourB. the Open Door PolicyC. the New DealD. McCarthyism23. On December 7th, 1941, the base of the American Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbour, was suddenly attacked by the _____ air force and navy.A. SpanishB. FrenchC. JapaneseD.German24. _____ was the only American president who was re-elected three times in succession.A. Theodore RooseveltB. George WashingtonC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Thomas Jefferson25. The famous story _____ helps Washington Irving earn great fame in the literary world.A. “Rip Van Winkle”B. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”C. “The Adventures of a German Student”D. “Cabbages and Kings”26. _____ is regarded as the father of detective stories.A. Mark TwainB. Edgar Allan PoeC. Herman MelvilleD. Ernest Hemingway27. _____ belonged to the Lost Generation.A. Ernest HemingwayB. Wilt WhitmanC. Tennessee WilliamsD. Washington Irving28. Thanksgiving Day is originated in _____.A. EnglandB. AmericaC. ScotlandD. Canada29. Most Americans are _____ from different countries.A. blacksB. IndiansC. emigrantsD. immigrants30. Valentine’s Day falls on _____.A. July 4thB. March 21stC. February 14thD. December 25th31. Halloween is a _____.A. summer festivalB. night-time festivalC. sweethearts’ holidayD. pilgrims holiday32. The Judicial Branch is headed by _____.A. the Supreme CourtB. CongressC. PresidentD. Parties33. The general election in America is held every _____ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 334. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _____.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagleD. horse35. In the US,_____ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution.A. The CabinetB. The Supreme CourtC. PresidentD. Congress36. The symbol of the US Republic Party is _____.A. tigerB. elephantC. donkeyD.eagle37. The political system of the US is based on the following except _____.A. federalismB. the constitutional monarchyC. the separation of powersD. respect for the constitution and the rule of law38. The US Federal Government is composed of the following except _____.A. the legislativeB. the standing committeeC. the judicialD. the executive39. The law-making or the legislative body in the government is _____.A. the Supreme CourtB. the CongressC. the CabinetD. the president’s committee40. The Federal Government and the states governments are supposed to _____ each other.A. guideB. controlC. keep independence fromD. checkBDABB BBBBA CBCBC BABCC ACCCABABCC BABAB BBBBC1. The United States has _______ states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48 d. 352. The state of ______ is the largest in area of all the states in the US.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. Texas d. Florida3. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at _______.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, Virginia d. Plymouth, Georgia4. ______ is the head of New Zealand government.A. The British monarchB. The Governor GeneralC. The Prime MinisterD. The President5. The U. S. Constitution came into effect in _______.A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 17936. The terms for a Senator and Representative are _____ and ______ years.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two7. The National Day of the United States falls on _________ .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th8. On average, members of the House of Commons are elected for a maximum of _____ years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six9. Australia’s economy depends largely on _______.A. agricultureB. manufacturingC. foreign tradeD. tourism10. ____ were the first group of people who arrived on the islands of New Zealand.A. MaorisB. EuropeansC. AustraliansD. ChineseCACCB DBCCA。
英语国家概况自考试题及答案
英语国家概况自考试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家数量是：A. 5个B. 6个C. 7个D. 8个答案：C2. 美国的首都是：A. 纽约B. 华盛顿特区C. 洛杉矶D. 芝加哥答案：B3. 英国的货币单位是：A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 日元答案：B4. 澳大利亚的国庆日是哪一天？A. 1月1日B. 7月4日C. 12月25日D. 1月26日答案：D5. 加拿大的官方语言包括：A. 英语和法语B. 英语和西班牙语C. 法语和德语D. 英语和德语答案：A6. 新西兰的首都是：A. 奥克兰B. 惠灵顿C. 基督城D. 但尼丁答案：B7. 英语中“Thanksgiving Day”指的是：A. 感恩节B. 圣诞节C. 万圣节D. 复活节答案：A8. 英国的哪个城市被称为“大学城”？A. 牛津B. 剑桥C. 爱丁堡D. 曼彻斯特答案：A9. 美国独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 4月17日D. 10月12日答案：A10. 英语中“Big Ben”是指：A. 一个著名的运动员B. 伦敦的一座钟楼C. 一个著名的电影D. 一个著名的乐队答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）11. 英语中“Black Friday”通常指的是感恩节之后的_________天，这一天标志着圣诞购物季的开始。
答案：第二天12. 英语中“Red Cross”是指国际性的志愿援助组织，其标志为_________十字。
答案：红13. 英语国家中，_________是唯一一个以英语为主要语言的亚洲国家。
答案：菲律宾14. 美国的自由女神像位于_________市。
答案：纽约15. 英语中“Easter”指的是_________节，是基督教的重要节日之一。
答案：复活16. 英语中“St. Patrick's Day”是_________的国庆日。
答案：爱尔兰17. 英语中“Commonwealth”指的是英联邦，它是一个由_________国家组成的国际组织。
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. 英语是以下哪个国家的官方语言？A. 中国B. 法国C. 美国D. 巴西答案：C2. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 巴黎C. 柏林D. 罗马答案：A3. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦的创始成员？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B4. 英语中“Thank you”的意思是：A. 不客气B. 你好C. 谢谢D. 对不起答案：C5. 英语中“Good morning”通常用于：A. 晚上B. 早上C. 中午D. 下午答案：B6. 英语国家中，哪个国家以英语为第二语言？A. 印度B. 中国C. 法国D. 德国答案：A7. 英语中“Please”的意思是：A. 谢谢B. 请C. 对不起D. 再见答案：B8. 英语国家中，哪个国家位于南半球？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 英国答案：C9. 英语中“Excuse me”通常用于：A. 问路B. 打招呼C. 道歉D. 道别答案：A10. 英语国家中，哪个国家以英语为母语？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 所有选项答案：D二、填空题（每题1分，共10分）1. 英语国家中，_______（美国）是最大的英语使用国。
2. 英语是_______（联合国）的工作语言之一。
3. 英语国家中，_______（英国）是英语的发源地。
4. 英语国家中，_______（加拿大）的官方语言包括英语和法语。
5. 英语中，表示“再见”的常用语是_______（Goodbye）。
6. 英语国家中，_______（澳大利亚）的首都是堪培拉。
7. 英语国家中，_______（新西兰）位于太平洋地区。
8. 英语中，表示“不用谢”的常用语是_______（You're welcome）。
9. 英语国家中，_______（南非）是非洲唯一以英语为官方语言的国家。
10. 英语中，表示“请稍等”的常用语是_______（Just a moment）。
英语国家概况
选择题1.The full and official name of Great Britain changed into its present-day form in the year of___B__.A.1920B.1927C.1914D.19452.The highest mountain peak in Britain is in __B__.A.EnglandB.ScotlandC.WalesD.Northern Ireland3.The largest lake in Britain is located in __D__ .A.EnglandB.ScotlandC.WalesD.Northern Ireland4.The highest mountain peak in Britain is called __A__.A.Ben NevisB.Cross FellC.SnowdonD.Scafell5.The Lake District is well-known for __D__ .A.its wild and beautiful sceneryB.its varied lakesC.the lake PoetsD.all of the above three6.Which of the following is NOT the feature of Britain climate? AA.coldnessB.more rainy daysC.changeabilityD.more fogs7.The leading anthracite coalfields in Britain are in __C__ .A.ScotlandB.EnglandC.WalesD.the North Sea9.The English people are descendants of __C__ .A.CeltsB.RomansC.Anglo-SaxonsD.Danes10.Middle English took shape about a century after the __C__ Conquest.A.RomanB.Anglo-SaxonC.NormanD.Danish11.The established church of Britain is __A__ .A.the Church of EnglandB.Free churchesC.the United Reformed ChurchD.the Church of Scotland12.Which of the following religious sects does not belong to Free Churches? AA.the Roman Catholic churchB.QuakersC.MethodistsD.Baptists13.Easter is kept，commemorating the __D__ of Jesus Christ.ingB.birthC.deathD.resurrection14.Which of the following statement is NOT true of British political system？ BA.Britain has no codified constitutionB.Britain is a federal stateC.Britain still keeps an old-fashioned governmentD.British government is established on the basis of constitutional monarchy15.A bill that deals with finance is always introduced __C__ .A.by the Chancellor of the ExchequerB.in the House of LordsC.in the House of CommonsD.in the Privy Council16.In Britain，government cannot spent any money without the permission of __C__ .A.the QueenB.the Prime MinisterC.the House of CommonsD.the House of Lords17.The Britain government ministers are responsible to __B__ for the work of their department.A.the House of LordsB.ParliamentC.the CabinetD.the Privy Council18.Civil servants who are concerned with administration are forbidden __B__ .A.to be voters at electionsB.to be candidates for parliamentC.to continue their work when government changesD.to compete with others for a higher rank19.The Conservative and the Labour parties have been in power by turns ever since __C__ .A.the end of the 19th centuryB.the end of the First World WarC.the end of the Second World WarD.the end of 1960s20.The general election in Britain is held every __C__ years.A.3B.4C.5D.621.The party that has the majority of seats in __A__ will form the government in Britain.A.the House of CommonsB.the House of LordsC.the Privy CouncilD.the Cabinet22.The famous “Scotland Yard” refers to __B__ .A.CIAB.CIDC.New Scotland YardD.House of Parliament23.The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the __C__ .A.CeltsB.GaelsC.IberiansD.Brythons24.From 700 B.C. ，the Celts came from the __B__ and began to inhabit British Isles.A.Iberian PeninsulaB.Upper RhinelandC.Lower RhinelandD.Scandinavian countries25.Roman Britain lasted until the year of __B__ when all Roman troops went back to the continent.A.400 A.D.B.410A.D.C.445A.D. D.449A.D.26.Which of the following was NOT a thing of value left behind by Romans？ DA.Welsh ChristianityB.the Roman RoadsC.citiesD.enormous wealth27.Which of the following kingdoms was NOT set up by Angles？ DA.NorthumbriaB.MerciaC.East AngliaD.Kent28.Which of the following kingdoms was set up by the Jutes？ AA.KentB.SussexC.WessexD.Essex29.In the late __C__ century the Danes or Scandinavians began to attach the English coast.A.6thB.7thC.8thD.9th30.“Doomsday Book” was in fact a record of each man’s __C__ .A.experienceB.behaviorC.propertyD.reputation31.The Great Charter was made in the interest of __B__ .A.the KingB.the feudal lordsC.the townsmenD.the merchants32.The first British parliament was summoned in the year of __B__ .A.1215B.1265C.1295D.134333.__C__ launced the Hundred Years’ War.A.Edward 1B. Edward 2C. Edward 3D. Henry 334.Which of the following statements is NOT true? CA.The Hundred Years war was a feudal war.B.The Hundred Years war was a trade war.r.C.The hundred Years war lasted for one hundred years.D.The Hundred Years war is one of the historical events that marked the decline of feudalismin Britain.35.Black death to some extent brought __D__ to villains.‘A.higher wagesB. greater freedomC. better lifeD. Intermittently36.Wars of Rose were fought __D__ between the Lacastrains and the Yorkists from 1455 to 1485.A.constantlyB. irregularlyC. continuouslyD. Intermittently37.The House of Tudor was founded in __D__.A. 1455B. 1465C.1474D. 148538.The British Bourgeois Revolution took place in the __C__ century.A.15thB. 16THC. 17THD. 18TH39.Which of the following statement about the Renaissance is NOT true? AA.The renaissance was a revival of interest in many things that the early Middle Ages had caredabout.B.The renaissance was a cultural movement by humanistsC.The renaissance spread into England under the TudorsD.During the renaissance, the theatre attained great popularity under Elizabeth40.The king’s men at the beginning of the First Civil War were called __A__A.CavaliersB. RoundheadsC. PuritansD. Presbyterians41.The “glorious revolution” of 1688 put __D__ on the throne.A.Charles IB. Charles IIC. James IID. William of Orange42.The British Industrial Revolution first began in the __B__ industryA. iron and steelB. textileC. coal-miningD. ship-building43.__A__ invented the “spinning Jenny”A. James HargreavesB. Richard ArkwrightC. Edmund CartwrightD. James Watt44.As a result of the Industrial Revolution, which of the following statements is NOT true? DA.Productivity was greatly increased.B.Unskilled workers were employedC.Many new cities sprang upD.Workers’ living and working conditions were improved45.The First British colony was __B__A. New EnglandB. NewfoundlandC. West IndiesD. India46.Which of the following is NOT the feature of imperialism? CA. foreign territorial expansionB. export of capitalC. free competitionD. Monopoly47.Which is NOT the member country of the Triple Alliance? BA.GermanyB. FranceC. Austria-HungaryD. Italy48.Which was NOT the member country of the Triple Entente? DA. BritainB. FranceC. RussiaD. Italy49.In which year did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? CA. 1939B. 1940C. 1941D. 194250.The British Commonwealth of Nations is a __D__ organizationitary B cultural C. economic D. phony51.The underlying aim of Thatcherism is __B__A. nationalizationB. DenationalizationC. cutting wagesD. increasing public expenditure52.China and British established the diplomatic relation at the ambassadorial rank in the year of __C__ .A.1950B.1954C.1972D.199753.The continental United States is situated in the __C__ part of North AmericaA.NorthernB. southernC. centralD. Eastern54.___B__ is the largest state of the United States in areaA. HawaiiB. TexasC. AlaskaD. Pennsylvania55.The United States is the __C__ largest country in the world in terms of areaA. ThirdB. fourthC. fifthD. Sixth56.The ___B__Mountains form the continental divide of the United StatesA. AppalachianB. RockyC. Sierra NevadaD. Cordillera57.Alaska was bought by the United States from Russia __D__A.during the War of American IndependenceB.when Abraham Lincoln was the PresidentC.during the American Civil WarD.after the end of the American Civil War58.The international rivers of the United Stares do not include__D__A. St. LawrenceB. Rio GrandeC. River ColumbiaD. River Mississippi59.River __D__flows through New York CityA .Missouri B.Michigan C.Huron D.Erie60.Of the five Great Lakes，Lake __B__ is wholly within the US.A.SuperiorB.MichiganC.HuronD.Erie61.Niagara Falls is located on the US-Canadian boundary between __C__A Lake Michigan and Lake ErieB Lake Huron and Lake ErieC Lake Erie and Lake OntarioD Lake Superior and Lake Michigan62.Southern Florida has a __D__ climateA coldB tropicalC temperateD semitropical63.The coast of __B__ are among the rainiest places in the world.A.CaliforniaB.Oregon and WashingtonC.FloridaD.New England64.About three quarters of the iron ore in the United States comes from __A__ .A.the Lake Superior regionB.the Appalachian HighlandsC.place in the WestD.the area near Pittsburgh65.The __A__ are rich in nonferrous metal deposits in the USA Western mountain rangesB Great PlainsC Central LowlandD Appalachian mountain range66.Which of the following is NOT in Washington D.C? DA the US CapitolB the White HouseC Pentagon buildingD the UN headquarters67.The dominant ethnic group in the United States today is __B__A the Black peopleB WASPsC Asian AmericansD Hispanics68.The __B__ constitute the largest ethnic-racial minority group in the United StatesA American IndiansB HispanicsC BlacksD Asian Americans69.Race is different from ethnicity because its basis is __D__A country of originB religionC language spokenD skin color70.The state of __D__ is the largest in population todayA New YorkB ColoradoC ArizonaD California71.Hispanics in the US speak __B__A EnglishB SpanishC FrenchD their native language72.__D__outnumber other religious groups in the United StatesA MethodistsB CongregationalistsC QuakersD Protestants73.The Constitution of the United States was framed in __D__in 1787A WashingtonB BostonC New YorkD Philadelphia74.The President of the United States exercises the __B__powerA legislativeB executiveC judicialD veto75.__A__has the veto power in legislation in the United StatesA PresidentB Vice-PresidentC SecretaryD Speaker76.Congress can veto the President’s veto by a __B__vote of the full membership of both housesA two-fifthsB two-thirdsC three-fourthsD three-fifths77.Under the US Constitution, the President has the power to __D__without the consent of the SenateA appoint high officialsB sign a treaty with other nationC declare war upon other nationsD sign an executive agreement with other nation78.The number of Representatives from each state is fixed according to the size of __D__state hasA the territoryB the economyC the votersD the population79.Representatives in the United States are elected __B__A annuallyB every two yearC every three yearsD every four years80.Impeachment of the President should be __C__A proposed by the Senate and decided on by the HouseB proposed by the House and decided on by the Supreme CourtC proposed by the House and decided on by the SenateD proposed by the Senate and decided on BY the Supreme Court81.In the process of an impeachment, the __B__ serve as the juryA RepresentativesB SenatorsC JudgesD Justices of the Supreme Court82.__B__ is the most important part of a state government.A.The executiveB.The legislatureC.The JudicialD.The governor83.The chief executive of a state is the __A__ .ernorB.sheriffC.Supreme CourtD.council84.Two political parties emerged in the middle of the 19th century United States over the issue of __A__ .A.slaveryB.the ConstitutionC.admission of new statesD.the economic development85.The General Election in the United States is held every __B__ years.A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.six86.The US Election Day is set on __B__ .A.the first Tuesday after the first Monday in OctoberB.the first Tuesday after the first Monday in NovemberC.the first Monday after the first Tuesday in NovemberD.the first Monday after the first Tuesday in October87.The number of electors in each state is equal to the number of __C__ the state sends to congress.A.RepresentativesB.SenatorsC.CongressmenD.popular votes88.Christopher Columbus was a(n) __C__ navigator.A.EnglishB.FrenchC.ItalianD.Spanish89.The New World discovered by Columbus was named after __A__ .A.Amerigo VespucciB.Christopher ColumbusC.Ferdinand MagellanD.Marco Polo90.The earliest British settlement on North America was __B__ .A.PlymouthB.JamestownC.QuebecD.St. Louis91.The Puritans’ first settlement on North America was __B__ .A.JamestownB.PlymouthC.New OrleansD.Virginia92..The Southern Colonies developed a __C__ system with the exploitation of slave labor.A.industrialB.small farmC.plantationD.slavery93.The French and Indian War was a war fought between __C__ .A.the French and IndiansB.the English and IndiansC.the French and the EnglishD.the English and the Spanish94.As a result of the French and Indian War，the __B__ lost all their land in North America.A.EnglishB.FrenchC.IndiansD.Spanish95.The Second Continental Congress was held in __C__ .A.New York CityB.BostonC.PhiladelphiaD.Valley Forge96.Karl Marx called the Declaration of Independence __B__ .A.the first decision made by the Second Continental CongressB.the first declaration of the rights of the individualC.the first Bill of RightsD.the first Constitution of the United States97.The victory at __B__ was a turning point of the American War of Independence.A.TrentonB.SaratogaC.Valley ForgeD.Yorktown98.The Constitutional Convention was held in __C__ in May 1787.A.BostonB.New YorkC.PhiladelphiaD.Washington D.C.99.The United States purchased Louisiana Territory from __C__ in 1893.A.IndiansB.SpainC.FranceD.Russia100.The Mexican territories annexed by the United States as a result of the Mexican War include the following present states except __D__ .A.TexasB.CaliforniaC.ArizonaD.Oregon101.By __C__ ，the United States and finished its territorial expansion in the Continent. A.the late of the 18th century B.the early of the 19th centuryC.the middle of the 19th centuryD.the late of the 19th century102.Henry Clary’s Compromise of 1850 was made to solve the problem aroused by the admission of ___C_ into the Union.A.MissouriB.MaineC.CaliforniaD.Nebraska103.The US imperialism was marked by all the following except __C__ .A.highly developed industryB.high concentration of capitalC.free business competitionD.overseas territorial expansion104.Which of the following lands was NOT ceded by Spain to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War？ DA.CubaB.Puerto RicoC.GuamD.Hawaii105.The Spanish-American War strengthened the US interventions in __B__ .A.the Far EastB.AmericasC.EuropeD.Africa106.The United States and China established diplomatic relations in the year of __D__ .A.1973B.1972C.1978D.1979课后习题--填空题1.Britain is separated from the European continent by the north __Sea__ ，the Strait of __Dover__and the English __Channel__ .2.The chief ranges in England are the __Pennines__ and the __Cumbrian__ Mountains.3.The highest mountain on the island of Great Britain is __Ben Nevis__ ，in __Grampian__ Mountain.4.Britain has a __temperate__，maritime climate.5.Britain’s most important natural resources are __coal__ and __petroleum__.6.In 1965，big oil fields were discovered under the __North Sea__.7.The English people are the descendants of __Anglo-Saxons__ ，while the Scots，Welsh and Irish are the descendants of the __Celts__ .8.The major languages spoken in Britain are __English__ ，__Gaelic__and __Welsh__ .9.The Church of England is the __established__ church of the English nation.10.The principal non-Christian communities in Britain are the __Jews__ ，the __Moslems__ and the __Buddhists__ .11.Most of the British social customs are based on the __Christian__ tradition.12.The British government is established on the basis of constitutional __monarchy__ .13.The present sovereign of Britain is Queen __Elizabeth II__，and Prince __Charles__is the heir to the throne.14.Parliament is the supreme __legislative__ authority in Britain.15.Parliament consists of the __monarch__ ，the House of __Commons__ and the House of __Lords__ .16.The President of the House of Lord is the __Lord Chancellor__ ，and the presiding officer of the House of Commons is “___Mr.Speaker_ .”17.The Conservative party developed out of the __Tory__Party，while the Liberal party developed out of the __Whig__ Party.18.For the election purpose ，Britain is divided into __651__ constituencies ，each of which elects __one__ member of the House of Commons.19.The party that wins the __majority__ seats in the House of Commons will be in office.20.The earliest settlers on the British Islands were __Iberians__ and __Celts__ .21.From the middle of the 5th century ，three __Teutonic__ groups began to migrate from the region of __Denmark__ and __Low Countries__ to Britain.22.In the late 8th century ，the __Danes__ began to attack the English coast.Under the leadership of King __Alfred__ ，the West Saxons offered resistance.23.Feudalism was established in England after __Norman__ Conquest.24.Simon called the “__All Estates__ Parliament” in 1265.25.King Edward I summoned the “All Estates Parliament” in the year of __1295__ ，which is known in history as “the __Model__ Parliament”.26.The Hundred Years’ War was a war against___France__ for the ___French__ crown27.The Black Death caused a ____shortage___of labor. The laborers struck for higher___wages___, and villains struggled for full_____freedom___28.Wars of the Roses were wars fought between ___Lancastrians___ and ___Yorkists___. The old feudal nobility was greatly ____weakened___as a result of the Wars29.The 15th and 16th centuries were marked by the ____decline___ of feudalism and the ____rise___of capitalism in the English history30.In the First Civil War, the king’s men were called ___Cavaliers___and the supporters of Parliament were called ____Round heads___31.The restoration of Charles2 took place in the year of____1660___32.The “glorious revolution” was actually a bloodless ____coup d’etat___by the bourgeoisie in 16_88_33.The Industrial Revolution began in the ____textile___industry in the 1760s and lasted until__1840s__34.The rapid growth of capitalism caused __miseries__ and __disasters__among the working people.35.As a result of the Industrial Revolution, the ____Industrial_____bourgeoisie gained supremacy in both economic and political life of the country. Productivity was greatly___increased__. Many ___cities__ sprang up.36.The British Empire began with the founding of _____Newfoundland_____in 1583, and fell after the___end__ of the Second World War.37.The three features of imperialism were foreign territorial ___expansion____, the export of ___capital__and ____monopoly____.38.The two imperialist block that had been formed just before the outbreak of World War1 were ___Triple Alliance___and ___Triple Entente____39.Britain’s foreign policy in the years between the two World Wars was characterized by __hostility___toward the young Soviet and the policy of ____non-intervention___and ____appeasement____toward Fascist aggression.40.The ___Second__World War sealed the fate of the British Empire41.The eastern part of the US consists of highlands formed by the ___Appalachian Mountain__Range42.The Cordillera Range consists of the ___Rocky Mountain___Range，the __Cascades__ ，The Sierra- ___Nevada___and the _____Coast Mountain____mountains43.The central part of the US is composed of vast ___plains__44.Of the five great Lakes, Lake _____Michigan____ is wholly within the Unites States.45.The famous ____Niagara____ Falls are located on the US-Canadian boundary between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario46.Most Americans are of _____ European____ origin47.The first colonial people in present day United States were __WASPs__ from England，Northern and Western Europe.48.Black people in the US are descended from ___Negro___ slaves imported from_____Africa___49.Black people were declared free initially by Abraham Lincoln’s ____Emancipation Proclamation__in 1863.50.____Hispanic____people constitute the largest ethnic-racial minority group in the US today and ___Black___form the second51.In the 19th century a large number of Chinese were shipped to America as “_____coolies______”52.Most of the Black people in the US speak ____English_____,but the Hispanics speak ____Spanish____53.In the US, ____Protestants____outnumber other religious groups54.The Constitution of the United States follows two principles: the ____federal___ system and the “____separation____of powers”55.The Constitution gives the executive power to the ___President___ alone56.The Department of State is headed by the _____Secretary of state_____57.The Department of Justice is headed by the ____Attorney General____58.Congress consists of the ____Senate___and the House of _____Representatives______59.The president of the Senate is the _____Vice-President_____and the presiding officer of the House of Representatives is _____Mr.Speaker______60.Like the federal government ，a state government is made up of __three__ branches.61.The __legislature__ is the most important part of a state government. It usually consist of __two_ houses.62.The chief executive of a state is the __governor__，elected by __popular__vote.63.The two parties that have taken turns at ruling the US since the middle of the 19th century are the __Democratic__ Party(formed in 1828) and the __Republican__ Party (formed in 1854).64.The American voters do not vote directly for the President but vote for presidential __electors__ .65.The number of electors of each state is equal to the total number of __Senators__ and __Representatives__ that the states sends to __congress__.66.The earliest inhabitants in America were __American Indians__ ，who had come over from __Asia__ by crossing the land bridge across the present __Bering__ Strait.67.Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in the year of __1492__ .He called the natives Indians because he believed the island to which he had come were off the coast of __India__.68.America was named after __Amerigo Vespucci__.69.The first English colony set up in May 1607 was called __Jamestown__.70.In 1620，a group of __Puritans__ sailed for America on a ship called the Mayflower.They called themselves __pilgrims__.Together with those who arrived later，they set up four colonies，which they called __New England__.71.The New England colonies became a center for __lumbering__，__shipping__and fishing.The central colonies became a region of __small farms__.And the southern colonies developed a __plantation__ system with the exploitation of __slave__ labor.72.The French and Indian War was a war fought between the __English__ and the __French__73.The United States purchased __Louisiana__ territory from France in 1803.74.The United States forced England to cede the __Texas__ Region in 1846.75.In 1867，the United States purchased the territory of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands from __Czarist Russia__.76.The novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin was written by _Harriet Beecher Stowe___.77.The Republican Party was formed in the year of __1854__.78.In February 1861，six of the slave states that had seceded from the Union formed the __Confederate states of America__.79.The American Civil War began when the rebels fired on Fort __Sumter__.80.On September 22nd，1862.Lincoln issued the __Emancipation__ Proclamation.81.The emergence of trusts suggested the shift of the United States from __competitive__ capitalism to __monopoly__ capitalism.82.In order to grab __Cuba__，the United States went into war with Spain in 1898.As a result of the war ，Spain ceded __Cuba__ ，__Puerto Rico__，__Guam__ and the Philippines to the United States.83.The United States entered the First World War in April 19 __17__.84.The Japanese attacked __Pearl__Harbor in Hawaii on December 7th，194185.In the first two decades after World War II ，the US government adopted a policy of __cold__War and“__containment__”in its relationship with the Soviet Union.This policy was later replaced by the policy of __contention__ for world hegemony.86.President Nixon visited China in February 19 ___72_.In the year of ___1979_，the United States established diplomatic relations with China.简答题&名词解释1.3 features of British climateThe climate in Britain has three features.The first，there are more fogs or smog (smoke+fog) in winter,for which London is famous.The second,there are more rainy days but less sunny days.The rainfall is not very heavy and there is not often any very violent storm or wind.The third one is its instability or changeability.2.Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey is an ancient church where kings and queens are crowned and buried and where,particularly in Poets’Corner,many famous men and women are buried.3.Shakespeare’ tragedies and comediesTragedies：Hamlet Othello King lear MacbethComedies:The Merchant of Venice Midsummer Night’s Dream As you like it Twelfth Night 4.The Privy CouncilThe Privy Council was formerly the chief source of executive power in the state and give private advice to the King.So the Privy Council was also called the King’s Council in history.Today its role is largely formal,advising the sovereign to approve certain government decrees.5.Civil ServiceImplementation of the Minister’s decisions is carried out by a permanent politically neutral organization known as the civil service.The civil service is non-political.Changes of government do not involve changes in departmental staff.Civil servants are recruited mainly by open competition.6.Norman ConquestIn 1066,Edward,the last Saxon king,died childless.Harold,Edward’s brother-in-law.and William,Duke of Normandy,Edward’s Norman cousin,both claimed the throne.William,Duke of Normandy crossed the Channel with a formidable army,killed Harold and defeated the English army at the battle of Hastings.7.Great CharterKing John succeeded he crown.He demanded more feudal taxes and army service.The lords marched to London and forced him to sign a long document in 1215.The document is known as the Great Charter.8.Wars of RosesEngland were thrown into another series of civil wars which were fought intermittently between the Lancastrians who wore a red rose and the Yorkists who wore a white rose as their symbols.In 1485,Henry Tudor putting an end to the wars.9.Bourgeoisie RevolutionAt the beginning of the Civil War,two camps were formed;the king’s men called“Cavaliers”,the supporters of Parliament were called “Roundheads”.The army,under leadership of Cromwell,defeated the king.10.Restoration of the Stuart。
英语国家概况选择题
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. 法国D. 加拿大2. 以下哪个国家不是英语国家？A. 澳大利亚B. 新西兰C. 印度D. 巴西3. 英语的发源地是：A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 加拿大4. 英语中“Hello”一词的意思是：A. 再见B. 你好C. 谢谢D. 对不起5. 英语国家中，哪个国家有“枫叶国”之称？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚6. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是君主立宪制？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联邦制国家？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚8. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是双语国家？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚9. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是英联邦成员国？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 所有选项10. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是联合国安全理事会常任理事国？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚二、填空题（每空2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的亚洲国家。
2. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的南美国家。
3. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的非洲国家。
4. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的大洋洲国家。
5. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的欧洲国家。
三、简答题（每题10分，共20分）1. 请简述英语国家中，英国的地理位置及其主要特点。
2. 请简述英语国家中，美国的国家体制及其主要特点。
四、论述题（每题15分，共30分）1. 论述英语国家中，加拿大的多元文化政策及其对世界的影响。
2. 论述英语国家中，澳大利亚的自然环境和经济发展。
五、翻译题（每题5分，共10分）1. 请将以下英文句子翻译成中文：“English is the most widely spoken second language in the world.”2. 请将以下中文句子翻译成英文：“英语是世界使用最广泛的第二语言。
英语国家概况课后习题答案解析(完整版)
一、选择题（答案在下面）I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2. is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of overmillion.A. 160B. 600C. 60D. 164.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. NorthernIreland5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element ofwords to English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard formof .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD.pronunciation10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effortto .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power overthe church17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18. was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of thecentury.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by thebeginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between threeof the following branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House ofCommons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD.supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six27. has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD.multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatismand .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved publictransportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish awelfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem34.Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s socialwelfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspectsexcept .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in thecountry.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/339.The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growthsince the end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools wereended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary educationthrough the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receivetheir remaining funds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions44.Of the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’suniversities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the“Big Three” with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popularamong 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48. is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52. is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declaration of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54. is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19thcentury.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas Hardy55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms ofNeo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representative work.56. is NOT included in the modernist group.A. Oscar WildB. Virginia WoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T. S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the Native58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.A. She was a central figure of the “Bloomsbury Group”.B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.C. She was an influential feminist.D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC. William GoldingD. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is written by .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 3562.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico tothe south, the Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT arelocated .A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest66. is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and LakeOntario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the United States is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the UnitedStates, particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded atin .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecutionin England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD.Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians74.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC. PhiladelphiaD. Boston76.In May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functionsof a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two worldwars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continuedthroughout the terms of Presidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and yearsrespectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by .A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and representatives91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fieldsexcept .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually,to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urgeof .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society” by introducing variousprograms like the following except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99. is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private102.Of the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical education 103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of . A. Yale University B. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S. institutions.A. choosing the presidentB. establishing policies for administrators and facultyC. approving budget and other financial projectD. decide which student to enroll106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD. Yale University108. is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109.Of the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS)110.The National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th 111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving 112. is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil 120. is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James Baldwin选择题参考答案：第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T)2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(F)3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(F)4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part ofthe United Kingdom.(F)5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(T)6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(T)7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(F)8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.(T)9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T)3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T)4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T)5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F)6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F)10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government.(F)2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.(T)6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(T)10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(F)Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.(T)3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(F)4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.(F)5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.(T)6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.(T)7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.(F)8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(T)9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.(T)Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.(F)3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.(F)4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.(T)5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.(T)7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening.(T)8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper(F)9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(F)2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.(T)3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(T)4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.(T)5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.(F)6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.(F)7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".(F)8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(F)9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.(T)10.V.S.Naipaul detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.(T)Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.(F)2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.(F)3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.(F)4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.(T)5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war.(F)6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.(F)7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.(F)8.In Ireland, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power of making laws.(F)9.English is the only official language in Ireland, because the majority of people speak it as their tongue.(F)10.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith.(T)Chapter 81.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country's continental territory.(F)2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate,with some mild subtropical and tropical zones.(T)3.Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south,runs a well--known 50-centimeter rainfall line.(T)4.New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States , and it is composed of five boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens.(T)5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here.(F)6.Half of the U.S. Population lives in the western metropolitan centers.(F)7.The Blacks brought from Africa to America usually worked on plantations or farms in the North.(F)8.During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to。
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12.Theend of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule ofC.
玫瑰战争的结束导致了统治的结束
A. the House of ValoisB. the House of York
A.EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland
4.English belongs to theCgroup of Indo-European family of languages.
英语属于印ห้องสมุดไป่ตู้语系语系
A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman
对罗马的进攻在410年结束了罗马在英国的占领
A.NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic
10.By the late 7th century,Dbecame the dominant religion in England.
到了7世纪晚期，成为英格兰的主流宗教
A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon Christianity
C. the House ofTudorD. the House of Lancaster
13.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort toA.
宗教改革的直接原因是国王亨利八世的努力
A. divorce his wifeB. break with Rome
C. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek
6.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by theAinfluence.
中间英语的演变因影响而增强
A.NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish
C. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians
15.Awas passed after the Glorious Revolution.
在光荣革命之后颁布
A. Bill of RightsB. Act of Supremacy
C. Provisions ofOxfordD. Magna Carta
5.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element ofDwords to English.
基督教传入英国，增加了英语的第一个元素。
A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and German
C.Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity
11.TheCmarked the establishment of feudalism in England.
标志着英国封建制度的建立
A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna Carta
2.Bis the capital city of Scotland.
是苏格兰的首府
A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff
3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom,Dis the smallest.
在英国的四个部分中，是最小的
英国政府的特点是，在除了以下的三个分支机构。
A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive
18.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect onD.
英国君主制的重要性体现在它对的影响上
8.At present, nearlyCof the world’s population communicate in English.
世界上几乎人都用英语交流。
A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth
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9.TheDattack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.
16.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of theCcentury.
工业革命是在英国在世纪中叶完成的。
A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th
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17.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following branches with the exception of theC.
22.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on aBsystem.
般来说，英国议会在系统上运行
A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party
23.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism andD.
7.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form ofC.
塞缪尔约翰逊的字典对建立标准形式有很大影响
A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation
在英国，议会大选每隔年举行一次。
A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.six
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A. passing the billsB. advising the government
C. political partiesD. public attitude
19.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected toBthe House of Commons.
保守党的政策以实用主义和为特征
A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprises
C. social reformD. a belief in individualism
24.In Britain,theparliamentary general election is held everyCyears.
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1.The two main islands of the British Isles areA.
不列颠群岛的两个主要岛屿是
A.Great BritainandIrelandB.Great Britainand Scotland
C.Great BritainandWalesD. Great Britain and England
作为一个修订，上议院将会作为下议院的
A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect
20.Aisat the center of theBritish political system.
英国政治体系的中心
A.The CabinetB.The House of Lords
C.The house of CommonsD.The privy Council
21.The main duty of the British Privy Council is toB.
英国秘密委员会的主要职责是
A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet
C. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church
14.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 betweenB.
英国之间的内战于1642年爆发
A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and Parliamentarians