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大学英语《英美文化概论》练习题1、In the format of western names,which name is put first?( )•A、Family name•B、Last name•C、Surname•D、First name正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分2Bill is the short version of ( ).•A、William•B、Steven•C、Robert•D、Richard正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分3There is only one given name in western name.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture?( )•A、Chinese food•B、Spring Festivel•C、Chinese medicine•D、Football正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分4Culture is the beliefs, ( ) and way-of-life of a community or society. •A、traditions•B、habits•C、customs•D、costumes正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：33.3分5Chinese culture is better than American culture.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Topography of the USA已完成成绩：100.0分6( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.•A、Colorado•B、Indiana•C、Alabama•D、Alaska正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：25.0分7The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and Appalachian Mountains. •A、Rocky Mountains•B、Andes Mountains•C、Alps Mountains•D、Atlas Mountains正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：25.0分8Which is the largest states by population?( )•A、Texas•B、New York•C、California•D、Florida正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：25.0分9Boston is on the West Coast of America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Three icons of America已完成成绩：33.3分10Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )•A、Because it is the first national park in the world.•B、Because it is in America.•C、Because it is the biggest national park in America.•D、Because it is the first national park in America.正确答案： A 我的答案：D得分：0.0分11Washington, Jefferson, () and Lincoln's faces are made on the Mount Rushmore.( ) •A、Madison•B、Roosevelt•C、Kennedy•D、Adams正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分12Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )•A、The United Kingdom•B、Canada•C、Australia•D、France正确答案： D 我的答案：DComparison of the USA and China已完成成绩：83.5分13Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )•A、Air pollution•B、Water shortage•C、Loss of agricultural land•D、desertification正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：16.7分14Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )•A、China has more railways than America.•B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.•C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly.•D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分15The most fresh water used in China is in ( ).•A、Domestic•B、Industry•C、Livestock•D、Agriculture正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：16.7分16In 2013, the population of China is about ( ) more than that of America. •A、3 times•B、4 times•C、5 times•D、6 times正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分17The total area of China is bigger than America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分18America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Comparison of the USA and China 2已完成成绩：60.0分19The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( ).•A、White, Hispanic and Black•B、White, Black and Hispanic•C、White, Black and Asian•D、White, Asian and Black正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分20In China, the life expectancy is ( ) years.•A、70•B、72•C、75•D、79正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：20.0分211 kilogram is ( ) pounds.•A、0.6•B、1.7•C、2.1•D、2.2正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：20.0分22All the countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), Myanmar and Liberia. •A、the UK•B、the USA•C、France•D、Japan正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分23Everyone in America and China can read and write.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√24Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )•A、China•B、Japan•C、South Korea•D、Germany正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分25Which one of following is not an American company?( )•A、Google•B、CocaCola•C、Facebook•D、Airbus正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分26Per capita means a person.( )正确答案：√我的答案：√Comparison of the USA and China已完成成绩：42.9分27According to the 2013 statistics, which one of the following is wrong?( )•A、The smallest part in the economic structure of developed countries is agriculture.•B、The biggest part of GDP composition in America is Services.•C、In 2013, GDP growth rate in America is higher than that in China.•D、In 2013, America's inflation rate is lower than China's.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分28Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )•A、Most of American labour force are in services.•B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture.•C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture.•D、American labour force is more than Chinese.正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分29( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China.•A、Water•B、Nuclear•C、Wind•D、Coal正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分30The UAS and ( ) is the major export markets of China.•A、Canada•B、Mexico•C、Japan•D、South Korea正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：14.3分31Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in theeconomy.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：14.3分32Now services in China grows very fast.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分33The poverty lines in America and China are the same.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Agriculture in the USA已完成成绩：20.0分34( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.•A、Arizona•B、Maryland•C、Texas•D、Nevada正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：20.0分35Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( )•A、Large family farms are much more productive.•B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America.•C、Most income of farm households is from non-farm sources.•D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities.正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分36In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat.•A、Corn•B、Potato•C、Tomato•D、Cotton正确答案： A 我的答案：D得分：0.0分3796% of the farmers are black people.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√得分：0.0分38In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√Global Financial Crisis已完成成绩：20.0分39Recession is ( ) of negative GDP growth.•A、1 quarter•B、2 quarters•C、3 quarters•D、4 quarters正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分40The GFC Recession started in ( ).•A、the USA•B、the UK•C、Japan•D、France正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分41The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( ).•A、Stock bubble burst•B、Property bubble burst•C、Dotcom bubble burst•D、Asset price bubble burst正确答案： B 我的答案：D得分：0.0分42Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( ) •A、Banks stopped lending.•B、Companies cut jobs.•C、Stock market crashed.•D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分43China was not affected much by the GFC Recession.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×A Hero and a Villain已完成成绩：33.3分44Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.•A、10•B、20•C、30•D、40正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分45The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).•A、Villain•B、Hero•C、Monster•D、Saviour正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分46Warren Buffett was born in a rich family.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Discovery of the 'New World'已完成成绩：33.3分47The main European power was Spain, France, ( ) and Great Britain. •A、Italy•B、Portugal•C、Russia•D、Germany正确答案： B 我的答案：A得分：0.0分48Christopher Columbus was the first person to cross the ( ) Ocean. •A、Pacific•B、Indian•C、Arctic•D、Atlantic正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分49Christopher Columbus did 5 voyages between 1492 and 1503.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：33.3分British Colonies已完成成绩：40.0分50The Britain founded ( ) colonies along the East Coast in America.•A、11•B、12•C、13•D、14正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分51The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ).•A、Washington D.C.•B、New York•C、Boston•D、Lexington and Concord正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分52John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Thomas Jefferson and ( ) wrote The Declaration of Independence.•A、Benjamin Franklin•B、Abraham Lincoln•C、George Washington•D、Paul Revere正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分53British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分54The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×American War of independence已完成成绩：66.6分55The war of Independence was between ( ).•A、America and France•B、America and Holland•C、America and Spain•D、America and Britain正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分56In 1778, ( ) signed Treaty of Alliance with America.•A、Spain•B、Holland•C、France•D、Britain正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分57Britain won the Battle of Yorktown.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Building the New Nation已完成成绩：60.0分58The first constitution, Article of Confederation was made in ( ). •A、1778•B、1779•C、1780•D、1781正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：20.0分59The first president of Amercia was ( ).•A、George Washington•B、Abraham Lincoln•C、Benjamin Franklin•D、Thomas Jefferson正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分60Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America.•A、State•B、Law•C、Treasury•D、War正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分61There were ( ) Chief Justice in the Supreme Court.•A、1•B、3•C、8•D、9正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分62Thomas Paine was born in France.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×A Hero, Traitor and Genius已完成成绩：33.4分63George Washington declared ( )•A、Thanksgiving Day•B、Christmas•C、Halloween•D、New Year's Day正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分64Which one is right about George Washington?( )•A、He was graduated from college.•B、He had three children.•C、He had no experience in military action.•D、He was revered as the "Father of the United States".正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分65Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )•A、He was also a Doctor.•B、He loved reading.•C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.•D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.正确答案： A 我的答案：C得分：0.0分66Which document was not signed by Benjamin Franklin?( )•A、The Declaration of Independence•B、Treaty with France•C、Peace Treaty•D、Article of Confederation正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分67During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets to France.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分68Benjamin Franklin was born in a rich family and well educated.（）正确答案：×我的答案：×Timeline of Major Events (1800-1899)已完成成绩：33.3分69The first railway was built in ( ).•A、1827•B、1828•C、1829•D、1830正确答案： B 我的答案：D得分：0.0分70The war with Mexico was started in ( ).•A、1846•B、1847•C、1848•D、1849正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分71The first telephone line was built in 1877.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×Territorial Expansion已完成成绩：66.8分72America purchased Louisiana Territory with ( ) million dollars from France. •A、2•B、5•C、10•D、15正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分73The USA purchased Florida from ( ).•A、Spain•B、the UK•C、France•D、Italy正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分74Texas was the ( ) state of America.•A、26th•B、27th•C、28th•D、29th正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分75Which one is wrong about Hawaii?( )•A、It is in the Atlantic Ocean.•B、There are 8 main islands.•C、It is the 50th states of America.•D、America took over Hawaii government from the local king.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分76Before America purchased it,Alaska was belong to Mexico.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分77The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage, which is also the capital city.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×The American Civil War已完成成绩：33.4分78The Civil War started in ( ).•A、1861•B、1862•C、1863•D、1864正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分79Which was wrong about the Civil War?( )•A、America was kept as one country.•B、Slavery was abolished.•C、After the Battle of Gettysburg, the North started to win.•D、The South was strong in "hard power".正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分80Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( )•A、He was the 16th president of America.•B、He was killed in 1865 when the Civil War was just finished.•C、He was a businessman and then became politician.•D、He was born in a poor farm family.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分81In the Civil War, the North was weak, and the South was strong.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分82Modern weapons were used in the Civil War.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分83In the Civil War, the North lost more people than the South.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×84Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )•A、The government is small.•B、Leaders are educated.•C、There are many traditions.•D、The society is classless.正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分85Which one is wrong about Thomas Edison?( )•A、He was educated in school.•B、His first job is telegraph operator.•C、He had many patents.•D、He invented electric light bulb.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：25.0分86Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).•A、General Electric is one of his companies.•B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper.•C、When he was 20, he started his own company.•D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation.正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分87Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball which is a good sport for winter.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×Timeline of Major Events (1900-2014)已完成成绩：33.3分88The first long distance telephone was built in ( ).•A、1915•B、1916•C、1917•D、1918正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分89In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon.•A、1967•B、1968•C、1969•D、1970正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分90President Nixon visited China in ( ).•A、1971•B、1972•C、1973•D、1974正确答案： B 我的答案：AThe Panama Canal已完成成绩：33.3分91The Panama Canal was built by a ( ) consortium.•A、America•B、Italy•C、Britain•D、France正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分92Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )•A、Because it was too expensive.•B、Because many people died.•C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal.•D、Because the American government decided to buld it by themselves.正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分93The aim to build the Panama Canal was to connect America and Panama.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×The Great Depression已完成成绩：40.0分94The Great Depression started in ( ).•A、1929•B、1932•C、1933•D、1939正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分95Which one is wrong about the Great Depression?( )•A、The Great Depression started with the crash of the New York stock market.•B、More than 9000 banks closed down.•C、It took a short time for the New York Stock to recover.•D、Many people became homeless because of the Great Depression.正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分96Which one is not the results of the Great Depression?( )•A、GDP went down.•B、Income fell.•C、Unemployment rate increased.•D、Farmers had no food to eat.正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分97Which one is wrong about Franklin Delano Roosevelt?( )•A、He was also known as FDR.•B、He give American people confidence during the Great Depression.•C、He was elected as president for 3 times.•D、He started many government programs to provide work to people.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分98The Great Depression only happened in America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×The Cold War已完成成绩：57.2分99Why did the Cold War avoid direct conflict?( )•A、Because the Second World War was just finished.•B、Because the USSR was too weak to fight.•C、Because both sides of the Cold War had nuclear weapons.•D、Because some countries stop the war.正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：14.3分100The Cold War began in ( ).•A、1945•B、1946•C、1947•D、1948正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分101Which was not the reason why the West against Communism?( )•A、The communist countries only has one political system.•B、The economy in communist countries is state-owned.•C、The communist countries are against religion.•D、The communist countries have nuclear weapons.正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分102Berlin Wall was ended in ( ).•A、1989•B、1988•C、1987•D、1986正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：14.3分103Which statement of following is wrong?( )•A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.•B、Germany reunited in 1990.•C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.•D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分104The Cold War continued for only a few years.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：14.3分105Because many West Germans fled to the East, the West Germany government built the Berlin Wall.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×106Which one is wrong about 9/11?( )•A、About 3000 people were killed.•B、It happened in 2002.•C、The World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked.•D、It was the first attack on mainland USA since 1812.正确答案： B 我的答案：B得分：33.3分107The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes.•A、4•B、5•C、6•D、7正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分108Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×。

英美国家概况复习题

I. Choice1. The longest river in Britain is the ________ River.[A] Severn [B] Thames[C] Mersey [D] Humber2. The Lake District is well-known for________.[A] its wild and beautiful scenery [B] its varied lakes[C] the lake Poets [D] all of the above three3. Which of the following is NOT the feature of British climate?[A] Coldness. [B] More rainy days.[C] Changeability . [D] More fogs.4. The two main islands of the British Isles are____A.Great Britain and IrelandB.England and ScotlandC.Great Britain and Northern IrelandD.Great Britain and England5. The established church of Britain is ________.[A] The Church of Scotland [B] Free churches[C] The United Reformed Church [D] The Church of England5. Easter is kept, commemorating the ________of Jesus Christ.[A] coming [B] birth[C] death [D] resurrection6. Under Mrs. Thatcher, British economy in 1980s gradually ________.[A] declined [B] recessed[C] recovered [D] went down7. Tertiary industry does NOT include ________.[A] retailing [B] insurance[C] electronics [D] banking8. In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of________.[A] the Queen [B] the Prime Minister[C] the House of Commons [D] the House of Lords9. ________ is seen as the party of the “middle”, occupying the ideological groundbetween the two main parties in U.K.[A] The Conservative [B] The Labour[C] The Liberal Democratic [D] The Tory12. In 43 A.D. Romans under ________ conquered Britain.[A] Julius Caesar [B] Claudius[C] Augustine [D] the Pope13. ________ launched the Hundred Years’ War.[A] Edward I [B] Edward II[C] Edward III [D] Henry III14. Black Death to some extent brought ________ to villains.[A] higher wages [B] greater freedom[C] better life [D] both A and B15. The British Industrial Revolution first began in the________ industry.[A] iron and steel [B] textile[C] coal-mining [D] ship-building16. The English people are descendants of ________.[A] Celts [B] Romans[C] Anglo-Saxons [D] Danes17. The central bank in Britain is ________.[A] Lloyd [B] Barclay[C] Midland [D] the Bank of England18. All the government ministers of Britain must be members of ________.[A] the House of Lords [B] the House of Commons[C] the Privy Council [D] Parliament.19.____is at the center of the Britain political system.A.The CabinetB.The House of LordsC.The House of CommonsD.The Privy Council20. The party that has the majority of seats in ________ will form the government.[A] the House of Commons [B] the House of Lords[C] the Privy Council [D] the Cabinet21. In the middle of fifth century, Anglo-Saxons came from the region of ________and the Low Countries and settled in Britain.[A] Denmark [B] Norway[C] Germany [D] Holland22 .The____marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A.Viking invasionsB.signing of the Magna CartaC.Norman ConquestD.adoption of common law23. Wars of Roses were fought ________ between the Lacastrians and the Yorkistsfrom 1455 to 1465.[A] constantly [B] irregularly[C] continuously [D] intermittently24. The first British colony was ________.[A] New England [B] Newfoundland[C] West Indies [D] India26. The British Empire reached the peak of its colonial expansion after the ________ .[A] Anglo- Boer War [B] the First Opium War[C] World War I [D] World War II27. Which of the following is NOT the feature of imperialism?[A] foreign territorial expansion. [B] export of capital.[C] free competition. [D] monopoly.28.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom,___is the smallest.A.EnglandB.ScotlandC.WalesD.North Ireland29.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is_____A.poetryB.dramaC.novelD.pamphlet30.At present,nearly___of the world’s population communicate in England.A.halfB.a quarterC.one-thirdD.one-fifth32.____was passed after the Glorious RevolutionA.The Bill of RightB.The Act of SupremacyC.The Provisions of OxfordD.The Magna Carta33.The importance of the Britain monarchy can be seen in its effect on____A.passing billsB.advising the govermentC.political partiesD.public attitude35.Generally speaking, the Britain Parliament operates on a____ system.A.single-partyB.two-partyC.three-partyD.multi-party36.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every____years.A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.six37.____ of the energy consumed in Britain are provided by coal mining industry.A.one-thirdB.one-fourthC.one-fifthD.two-thirds38.Of the following sectors in Britain,____has experience spectacular growth since the end World War II.A.agricultureB.the energy industryC.the service sectorD. the manufacturing industry39The following Christmas traditions particularly British EXCEPT＿＿＿.A.Trooping the ColorB.The Queen’Christmas messageC.Boxing DayD.the Christmas pantomime40.Waiting for Godot is written by ＿＿＿A.Samuel BeckeetB.George OrwellC.william Goldingwrench41.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is ＿A.poetryB.dramaC.novelD.pamphlet42. Over____of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independent system.A.5％B.6％C.7％D.8％43.____ is Britain's top pay-television provider.A.BSBB.SkyTVC.BBCD.BSkyB44.( ) is sold especially to the upper or upper–middle class and has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A.The ObserverB.The New York TimesC.New York Daily NewsD.The Daily Telegraph45.The rapid economic development following the( )laid the groundwork for the modern U.S industrial economyA .world war l B. world war llC. civil warD.Anti-Japanese wa r46.America produces a major portion of the world’products in the following fields EXCEPT ______A.transportationB.textileC.oreD.chemicals47.The continental United States has（）states.A.50B.49C.48D.3548.The longest river in the U.S is_.A.the Missouri RiverB.the Mississippi RiverC.the Ohio RiverD.the Lake Itasca50.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 credits51.President _____introduced the New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great DepressionA,Wilson B ,Truman C ,Roosevelt D ,Kennedy52.( )is regarded as the “father of American literature "A.James Fenimore CooperB.Ralph Waldo EmersonC.Thomas JeffersonD.Washington Irving53.Of the following,( )is not characteristic of Mark Twain's worksA colloquial speech B. a sense of humorC a realistic view D. an idealistic view54.In 1783 the British and the Americans signed ________，and the United States of America won its independence.A.the Act of UnionB. Treaty of LexingtonC. Declaration of IndependenceD. Treaty of Paris55.The U.S Constitution came into effect in ( )A1787 B1789 C1791 D179356.The terms for a Senator and Repressentive are ( )and ( )years respectively.A. two ,fourB.two ,threeC.two,sixD.six,two13.Employment in the ( )sector has been increasing in the U.S .since the 1970sA.serviceB.agricultureC.manufacturingD.high-tech58. the seven years 'war occurred between ( )Athe French and the American IndiansB .the French and the SpanishC .the French and the BritishD .the British and the American Indians59.the policy of the united states was ( )at the begining of the two world wars.A .neutralityB .full involvementC .partial involvementD .appeasement61.______is regarded as the “father of American literature ".A.James Fenimore CooperB.Charles DickensC.Thomas JeffersonD.Washington Irving62.The following Christmas traditions particularly British is＿＿.A.Trooping the ColorB.Bonfire NightC.Boxing DayD.Macy’s Day Parade63.Of the following writers,( ) is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A.Alice WalkerB.Ernest HemingwayC.William FaulknerD.Eugene O'Neill64.Of the following writers( )is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A.Stephen CraneB.Frank NorrisC.Theodore DreiserD.Herman Melville65.Of the following ,( )is considered Herman Melville's masterpiece.A.The Last of the MohicansB.The Legend of Sleepy HollowC.Moby DickD.Daisy Miller66.Of the following writers,_______ is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A.Alice WalkerB.Harold PinterC.William GoldingD.Eugene O'Neill67.Emigration in Ireland started since the __.A.medieval periodB.17th centuryC.Great Potato FamineD.early 18th ce ntury68..In 1801,the British and the Irish Parliament passed ___A the Anglo_Irish AgreementB the Belfast AgreementC the Act of UnionD the treaty of paris69.The Republic of Ireland occupies approximately _____of the island of Ireland.A. one-sixthB. two-sixthsC. three-fifthD. five-sixths70.Ireland has a free public school system with compulsory attendance forall children of____years old.A 7 to 15B 6 to 15C 10 to 15D 6 to 1471.After Irish Parliament was set up,_____was issued and directly led to the Irish War of independence.A Angle Irish TreatyB Belfast AgreementC Unilateral Declaration of IndependenceD Angle Irish Agreement.三、名词解释The opium war鸦片战争Act of Supremacy 至尊法案Three Majestic Circles 三环外交the Union of South Africa 南非联盟United States Electoral College 总统选举团A policy of Appeasement绥靖政策Three Majestic Circles三环外交The Truman doctrine杜鲁门主义The R oosevelt’s new deal罗斯福新政the Anglo-Irish Treaty英爱条约the Reformation宗教改革The proletariat 无产阶级The lake poets 湖畔派诗人Modernism 现代主义Postmodernism 后现代主义Theater of the Absurd 荒诞派戏剧Great Awakening Movement Movement 大觉醒运动Transcendentalism 超验主义Aestheticism唯美主义European Economic Community欧洲经济共同体North Atlantic Treaty Organization北大西洋公约组织（英国）上议院House of Lords(英国）下议院House of Commons（美国）上议院Senate(美国）下议院House of Representatives独立战争the war of independence黑死病black death文法学校grammer school七国集团group of Seven君主立宪制constitutional monarchy英联邦自治领Dominions同盟国the Central Powers三权分立Checks and balances西进运动The westward movement光荣革命Glorious revolution工业革命The Industrial Revolution人权法案Bill of right第六级学院the six form普通中等教育证书General Certificate of Secondary Education 垮掉的一代运动the Beat Movement迷惘的一代the lost generation启蒙运动the Enlightenment工党The Labor party保守党the Conservative Party民主党the Democratic PartyIII. Define or explain briefly the following terms. 30' ( 6*5' )1.Hamlet2.The Renaissance3.The Lake poets4.Critical Realism5.The Lost Generation6.Feminism7.The Black Death8.The Crusade9.The War of Roses10.The Reformation11.The Glorious Revolution12.The Industrial Revolution13.General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)14.Cambridge University15.Thanksgiving DayIV. Answer the following questions. 20' ( 2*10')1.Please make a brief introduction to the development of English, which includes the characteristics in different period and at least two examples.2.Please make a brief introduction of the House of Lords and the House of Commons in Britain including their constituents and their respective functions.3.Make a comparison on the policies of Conservative Party and Labor Party in Britain.4.State briefly the formation of the Commonwealth and its main functions.5.Introduce briefly the public schools in Britain and state their superiorities to the other schools.6.What is Critical Realism in English literature? Please present one author and briefly introduce his / her masterpiece ?。

英美概况复习题1答案

英美概况复习题1答案
1. 英国的首都是哪里？
答案：伦敦。

2. 美国的独立日是每年的哪一天？
答案：7月4日。

3. 英国的官方语言是什么？
答案：英语。

4. 美国的货币单位是什么？
答案：美元。

5. 英国的国花是什么？
答案：玫瑰。

6. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？
答案：第四。

7. 英国的国王或女王的正式称呼是什么？
答案：君主。

8. 美国的宪法有多少条修正案？
答案：27条。

9. 英国最大的城市是哪一个？
答案：伦敦。

答案：玫瑰。

11. 英国的议会由哪两院组成？
答案：上议院和下议院。

12. 美国的总统任期是多久？
答案：四年。

13. 英国的国歌名是什么？
答案：《天佑女王》。

14. 美国的人口在世界上排名第几？答案：第三。

15. 英国的国旗由哪几种颜色组成？答案：蓝色、白色和红色。

16. 美国的首都是哪个城市？
答案：华盛顿特区。

17. 英国的国教是什么？
答案：英国国教。

18. 美国的官方语言是什么？
答案：英语。

19. 英国的君主制是哪种类型？
答案：立宪君主制。

答案：《星条旗》。

大一英美概况试题及答案

大一英美概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The United States of America is commonly referred to as:A. UKB. USAC. USD. America答案：C2. The United Kingdom is located in:A. North AmericaB. South AmericaC. EuropeD. Asia答案：C3. The official language of the United States is:A. SpanishB. FrenchC. EnglishD. German答案：C4. The capital of the United Kingdom is:A. LondonB. ManchesterC. EdinburghD. Glasgow答案：A5. The currency used in the United States is:A. Pound SterlingB. EuroC. DollarD. Yen答案：C6. The population of the United States is approximately:A. 50 millionB. 150 millionC. 300 millionD. 500 million答案：C7. The United Kingdom is a member of the European Union (EU):A. TrueB. False答案：B8. The United States is a federal republic consisting of:A. 50 statesB. 48 statesC. 52 statesD. 46 states答案：A9. The United Kingdom's system of government is:A. MonarchyB. RepublicC. CommunistD. Dictatorship答案：A10. The United States was founded on:A. July 4, 1776B. July 4, 1777C. July 4, 1775D. July 4, 1783答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The largest city in the United States is ________.答案：New York City2. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and ________.答案：Northern Ireland3. The national anthem of the United States is called________.答案：The Star-Spangled Banner4. The United Kingdom's national anthem is ________.答案：God Save the Queen5. The United States is bordered by ________ to the north and Mexico to the south.答案：Canada6. The United Kingdom's national flag is known as the________.答案：Union Jack7. The President of the United States is elected for a term of ________ years.答案：four8. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the head of the ________.答案：government9. The United States is divided into three main regions: the Northeast, the South, and the ________.答案：West10. The United Kingdom is part of the ________ continent.答案：European三、简答题（每题10分，共30分）1. Describe the political system of the United States.答案：The United States has a federal system of government with three branches: the legislative (Congress), the executive (President), and the judicial (Supreme Court). The President serves as both the head of state and the head of government.2. Explain the role of the Queen in the United Kingdom.答案：The Queen is the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom and serves as the symbol of national unity. Her role is largely ceremonial, and she does not have direct political power.3. What are the main cultural influences in the United States? 答案：The United States has a diverse cultural landscape influenced by its indigenous peoples, European settlers, African slaves, and immigrants from all over the world. The main cultural influences include Native American traditions, European heritage, African American culture, and the melting pot of immigrant cultures.四、论述题（30分）Discuss the historical significance of the AmericanRevolution and its impact on the development of the United States.答案：The American Revolution was a pivotal event in world history that led to the birth of the United States as an independent nation. It marked the end of British colonialrule and the beginning of a new era of self-governance. The Revolution was significant because it was the firstsuccessful colonial revolt against a major European power. It also set a precedent for other colonies seeking independence and inspired movements for democracy and self-determination around the world. The impact of the American Revolution isstill felt today in the form of the democratic principles and values enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, which continue to shape the nation's political and social landscape.。

《英美文化概论》期末考试20

一、单项选择题〔题数：50，共50.0 分〕1Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Because it was too expensive.B、Because many people died.C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal.D、Because the American government decidded to buld it by themselves.正确答案：C 我的答案：C2The most popular pets in America is ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、DogB、FishC、BirdD、Cat正确答案：D 我的答案：D31 kilogram is ( ) pounds.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、0.6B、1.7C、2.1D、2.2正确答案：D 我的答案：DWhich one of following is polite in western culture?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Throwing paper on the groundB、Smoking in restaurantC、Spitting in the streetD、Waiting bus in a queue正确答案：D 我的答案：D5Which car company has the most market in America?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、GMB、FordC、ToyotaD、Honda正确答案：A 我的答案：A6According to the 2010 Pew Survey, ( ) of Chinese believe folk religion.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、18.2%B、5.1%C、13.8%D、21.9%正确答案：D 我的答案：D7Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )〔1.0分〕A、Banks stopped lending.B、Companies cut jobs.C、Stock market crashed.D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案：D 我的答案：D8( ) was the state with the highest crime rate in America.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、FloridaB、TexasC、New YorkD、Georgia正确答案：A 我的答案：A9( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、ArizonaB、MarylandC、TexasD、Nevada正确答案：C 我的答案：C10Which one is right about George Washington?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分He was graduated from college.B、He had three children.C、He had no experience in military action.D、He was revered as the "Father of the United States".正确答案：D 我的答案：D11The Great Depression started in ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1929B、1932C、1933D、1939正确答案：A 我的答案：A12Which one is wrong about 9/11?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、About 3000 people were killed.B、It happened in 2002.C、The World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked.D、It was the first attack on mainland USA since 1812.正确答案：B 我的答案：B13Which was wrong about the Civil War?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、America was kept as one country.Slavery was abolished.C、After the Battle of Gettysburg, the North started to win.D、The South was strong in "hard power".正确答案：D 我的答案：D14The Democratic Party is also called ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Enlightened PartyB、Judicial PartyC、Conservative PartyD、Liberal Party正确答案：D 我的答案：D15Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、10B、20C、30D、40正确答案：A 我的答案：A16Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、The government is small.B、Leaders are educated.There are many traditions.D、The society is classless.正确答案：C 我的答案：C17Which is right about American college?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Many American college students have part time jobs.B、There is only one chance to do college entrance exam.C、There are many classed even at night.D、Friends and classmates will help you to study.正确答案：A 我的答案：A18Voting can not be ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、In personB、AbsenteeC、Making a phone callD、By mail正确答案：C 我的答案：C19Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Air pollutionB、Water shortageC、Loss of agricultural landdesertification正确答案：C 我的答案：C2068% of the 79 inventors with more than 300 utility paten families are from ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、AustraliaB、JapanC、GermanyD、USA正确答案：D 我的答案：D21The biggest religion by followers is ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、IslamB、HinduismC、ChristianityD、Buddhism正确答案：C 我的答案：C22Which one of following is not an American company?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、GoogleB、CocaColaC、FacebookD、Airbus正确答案：D 我的答案：D23Which one is wrong about Franklin Delano Roosevelt?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was also known as FDR.B、He give American people confidence during the Great Depression.C、He was elected as president for 3 times.D、He started many government programs to provide work to people.正确答案：C 我的答案：C24Why don't many people in New York City want a car?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Because car is expensive in New York City.B、Because traffic is bad in New York City.C、Because there is no place to park cars in New York City.D、Because the number of cars is limited by government.正确答案：C 我的答案：C25World Series is held in ( ) every year.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、JulyB、AugustC、SeptemberD、October正确答案：D 我的答案：D26Who is the most powerful person according to the 2013 Forbes List?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Vladimir PutinB、Barack ObamaC、Xi JinpingD、Pope Francis正确答案：A 我的答案：A27Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was also a Doctor.B、He loved reading.C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.正确答案：A 我的答案：A28In ( ), Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the USA.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、2006B、2007C、2008D、2009正确答案：C 我的答案：C29Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was the 16th president of America.B、He was killed in 1865 when the Civil War was just finished.C、He was a businessman and then became politician.D、He was born in a poor farm family.正确答案：C 我的答案：C30In American countries, ( ) has the highest homicide rate.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、USAB、BrazilC、JamaicaD、Honduras正确答案：D 我的答案：D31The amendments to the Constitution must be supported by ( ) of the States.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、72%B、73%C、74%D、75%正确答案：D 我的答案：D32Christopher Columbus was the first person to cross the ( ) Ocean.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、B、IndianC、ArcticD、Atlantic正确答案：D 我的答案：D33George Washington declared ( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Thanksgiving DayB、ChristmasC、HalloweenD、New Year's Day正确答案：A 我的答案：A34( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、WaterB、NuclearC、WindD、Coal正确答案：D 我的答案：D35The new Constitution was singed in ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1787B、C、1785D、1784正确答案：A 我的答案：A36Michael Phelps won ( ) Olympic medals.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、18B、20C、22D、25正确答案：C 我的答案：C37Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、China has more railways than America.B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly.D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China.正确答案：A 我的答案：A38Which statement of following is wrong?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.B、Germany reunited in 1990.C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.正确答案：C 我的答案：C39Which one is wrong about housing in western countries?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Apartment is preferred by young and old people.B、Couples get mortgage from bank to buy a house or an apartment.C、Real estate is cheap in Australia.D、More people live in houses than in high buildings.正确答案：C 我的答案：C40The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、VillainB、HeroC、MonsterD、Saviour正确答案：C 我的答案：C41Registering to vote costs ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、＄5B、＄10C、＄20D、No cost正确答案：D 我的答案：D42In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1967B、1968C、1969D、1970正确答案：C 我的答案：C43The Panama Canal was finally built by a ( ) consortium.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、FranceB、ItalyC、BritainD、America正确答案：D 我的答案：D44The American Bill of Rights was effective in ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1787B、1786C、1791D、1792正确答案：C 我的答案：C45Which one is wrong about Thomas Edison?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was educated in school.B、His first job is telegraph operator.C、He had many patents.D、He invented electric light bulb.正确答案：A 我的答案：A46Bill is the short version of ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、WilliamB、StevenC、RobertD、Richard正确答案：A 我的答案：A47The capital city of Australia is ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、SydneyB、CanberraC、MelbourneD、Brisbane正确答案：B 我的答案：B48What does "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." mean?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、When travelling in Rome, do what the Roman people do.B、When you are staying in another place, you should respect local culture.C、If you are in another place, you should act like the local people.D、When living in Rome, you should do what the Roman people do.正确答案：C 我的答案：C49The Super Bowl is usually held ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、AT the end of JanuaryB、In MarchC、In MayD、In November正确答案：A 我的答案：A50Which is the largest states by population?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、TexasB、New YorkC、CaliforniaD、Florida正确答案：C 我的答案：C二、判断题〔题数：50，共50.0 分〕1There is only one given name in western name.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 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分正确答案：√我的答案：√50A senator and a representative can only be elected for two times.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×学习文档仅供参考。

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英美概论考试练习题

- 1 -《英美概况》习题集英国部分Part I GeographyI. Multiple Choice1. The total area of the U.K. is _____.A. 211,440B. 244,110C. 241,410D. 242,5342. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern3. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is _____.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. Scotland5. Wales was effectively united with England in the _____ century.A. 14thB. 15thC. 16th6. By the Act of Union of _____ Scotland and the kingdom of England and Wales were constitutionally joined as the Kingdom of Britain.A. 1707B. 1921C. 18018. Mt. Ben Nevis stands in _____.A. the Scottish HighlandsB. WalesC. England9.11. The longest river in Britain is _____.A. SevernB. ClydeC. Bann12. London is situated on the River of _____.A. ParretB. ThamesC. Spey13. Edinburgh is the capital of _____.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. Wales19. The Bank of England was nationalized in _____.A. 1964B. 1946C. 169420. Britain is basically an importer of _____.A. foodB. raw materialsC. manufacturesD. bothA and B23. The center of the Britain financial system is _____.A. Bank of EnglandB. Bank of BritainC. Bank of U.K.27. The capital city of Northern Ireland is _____.A. CardiffB. BelfastC. Leith37. The second largest city in England is _____.A. GlasgowB. BirminghamC. Manchester40. By the Act of Union in _____, the name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was adopted.43. _____ includes London, the centre of government for the whole nation.A. ScotlandB. Northern IrelandC. WalesD. EnglandII. Fill in the Blanks1. The U.K. is situated in _____ Europe.2. The full title of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of _____ _____ and _____ _____.3. The U.K. consists of England, _____, _____ and Northern Ireland.4. The largest part of U.K. is _____.5. The capital of England and of Great Britain is _____.8. The highest mountain in Britain is _____ _____.9. The “Backbone of England” refers to the _____.16. The Bank of England was founded in _____.17. The population of the U.K. is more than _____million.18. Britain is basically an exporter of _____.27. The British national anthem is _____ _____ _____ _____.28. The U.K. lies to the _____ of France.29. Westminster, the area of central government administration is situated in the _____ End.33. The capital city of Wales is _____.Part II HistoryI. Multiple Choice1. Julius Caesar invaded Britain _____.A. onceB. twiceC. three times2. King Arthur was the king of _____.A. PictsB. CeltsC. ScotsD. Jutes5. In 1653 _____ was made Lord Protector for life.A. Oliver CromwellB. Charles IC. William II7. The head of the church in Anglo-Saxon times was _____.A. the King of Denmark and NorwayB. the king of EnglandC. Julius CaesarD. the Archbishop of Canterbury9. The Vikings who invaded England at the turnof the 8th century came from _____.A. NorwayB. DenmarkC. FranceD. both A and B11. Norman Conquest began in _____.A. 1016B. 1066C. 103516. Charles I was beheaded in _____.A. 1649B. 1648C. 165321. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 was in naturea _____.A. coup d’etatB. racial slaughterC. peasant rising22. The Industrial Revolution laid a good foundation for the _____.A. factory of the worldB. expansion of marketsC. social upheaval25. The Great Charter was signed by _____ in 1215.A. King Henry IIB. King RichardC. King John38. In the Wars of the Roses the Lancastrians wire badges of _____ rose.A. whiteB. redC. pinkD. yellow41. In 1689 the “Bill of Rights” was passed. _____ began in England.A. The Constitutional MonarchyB. All Estates ParliamentC. House of Lancaster45. Under Elizabeth I _____ was restored, and she was declared “governor” of the church.A. the Roman ChurchB. the Catholic ChurchC. the Anglican Church46. In 1337 the hostility between England and _____ resulted in the Hundred Years’ War.A. FranceB. SpainC. Russia47. The religious persecution mainly existed during the reign of _____.A. CromwellB. Charles IC. Henry VIII48. England first became a sea power in the time of _____.A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. Victoria58. The Victorian Age was over the _____ began.A. Edwardian AgeB. Georgian AgeC. Elizabethan Age60. The Great Charter was essentially a _____.A. Culture MovementB. colonial documentC. feudal documentIII. Explain the Following Terms1. The Norman Conquest2. The Glorious RevolutionIV. Answer the Following Questions1. What, in your opinion, are the main causes for the slow growth of Britain’s economy since the Second World War?3. What importance did King Alfred hold in British history?Part III CultureI. Multiple Choice3. Public schools belong to the category of the _____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. local4. The pupils who had got the highest marks in the “eleven plus” examination would go to _____ school.A. grammarB. technicalC. secondary modern8. The universities of St. Andrews, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh are called the four _____ universities.A. oldB. newC. Scottish13. In Britain education at the age from 5 to 16is _____.A. optionalB. compulsoryC. self-taught48. _____ is the biggest and most well-known church in London.A. WhitehallB. St. Paul’s CathedralC. Westminster Abbey49. _____ is the monarch’s present London home.A. Westminster PalaceB. Buckingham PalaceC. Whitehall PalacePart V Political SystemI. Multiple Choice1. The British Monarchy is _____.A. electiveB. democraticC. hereditary2. The Constitutional Monarchy started at the end of the _____ century.A. 17thB. 16thC. 15th6. The life of Parliament is fixed at _____ years.A. fourB. sixC. five11. The _____ is the core of leadership of the British government.A. CabinetB. Privy CouncilC. Crown15. The president (or head) of the House of Lordsin Britain is _____.A. Lord ChancellorB. SpeakerC. Prime minister17. It is the _____ who organizes the Cabinet and presides over its meetings.A. Prime MinisterB. Lord PresidentC. Speaker21. The following persons except _____ have no right to vote.A. certified lunatics (mentally illed person)B. criminalsC. government employeesD. peers who have seats in the LordsIII. Explain the Following Terms1. The Cabinet2. The SpeakerIV. Answer the Following Questions1. Can you say something about the English Monarchy?2. Which are the major parties in Britain? What are the characteristics of them?美国部分Part II. Multiple Choice3. In the west of the _____ lie the Colorado Plateaus and the Columbia Plateaus.A. Rocky MountainB. Coast RangeC. Cascades MountainsIV. Answer the Following Questions1. Give a brief presentation of the U.S. economy. Part II HistoryI. Multiple Choice1. The history of the U.S. is generally agreed to have begun in _____.A. 1620B. 1607C. 17762. The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _____.A. MarylandB. South CarolinaC. DelawareD. Colorado6. The First Continental Congress was held in _____ in September, 1774.A. PhiladelphiaB. BostonC. New York7. The American War of Independence started in _____ and ended in _____.A. 1776, 1784B. 1775, 1783C. 1706, 171411. The Constitutional Convention was held in1787 to revise _____.A. The Articles of the ConfederationB. Bill of RightsC. Civil Rights12. The first ten amendments, known as _____, were added to the Constitution in 1791.A. the Bill of RightsB. the ArticlesC. Civil Rights16. The greatest contribution made by President Thomas Jefferson was his _____.A. abolishing the Sedition ActB. reducing taxesC. purchasing Louisiana from France17. The Second Anti-English War broke out in _____ and ended in _____. The U.S. won the war.A. 1812, 1814B. 1813, 1815C. 1814, 181632. In 1918 President _____ issued the “Fourteen Points”.A. Woodrow WilsonB. William H. TaftC. Theodore RooseveltD. Warren G. Harding36. The Ku Klux Klan was the most notorious terrorist society which persecuted the _____.A. blacksB. IndiansC. progressive people III. Define the Following Terms1. The Boston “Tea Party”2. The Westward MovementIV. Answer the Following Questions1. Please say something about the American War of Independence, including its cause, process andsignificance.Part III CultureI. Multiple Choice1. The popular kind of family in America is _____ family.A. nucleusB. looseC. largeD. blend17. American Independence Day fall on _____.A. the 4th of JulyB. October 31stC. March 20th18. Halloween is a _____.A. summer festivalB. night-time festivalC. sweethearts’ holidayD. pilgrims holiday IV. Answer the Following Questions1. What day in the US is the birthday of the nation?2. Who was Martin Luther King?4. What does Easter Sunday celebrate?Part V Political SystemI. Multiple Choice1. The Judicial Branch is headed by _____.A. the Supreme CourtB. CongressC. President2. The general election in America is held every _____ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 3A. The CabinetB. The Supreme CourtC. PresidentD. Congress6. The political system of the US is based on the following except _____.A. federalismB. the constitutional monarchyC. the separation of powersD. respect for the constitutionE. the rule of law7. The US Federal Government is composed of the following except _____.A. the legislativeB. the standing committeeC. the judicialD. the executiveIV. Answer the Following Questions1. What is the role of the US congress?。

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《英美概略》复习卷I. Multiple Choices: Choose one right answer from the four choices:B1. The highest mountain in Britain is ____.A. ScafellB. Ben NevisC. the Cotswold ’sD. the ForthC2. The longest river in Britain is _____.A. the ClydeB. the MerseyC. the SevernD. the ThamesA3. The largest lake in Britain is _____.A. the Lough NeageB. Windermere WaterC. Coniston WaterD. the Lake DistrictD4. Which part of Britain is always fightingA. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northem IrelandC5. The first inhabitants in Britain were _____.A. the NormansB. the CeltsC. the IberiansD. the Anglo-SaxonsB6. Christmas Day ____, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C. 1006D. 1060D7. In 1265 ____ summoned the Great Council, which has been seen as the earliest parliament.A. Henry IIIB. the PopeC. BaronsD. Simon de MontfortB8. The Hundred Years’ war started in ____ andended in ____, in which the English had lost all the territories of France except the French port of ____.A. 1337, 1453, FlandersB. 1337, 1453, CalaisC. 1346, 1453, ArgencourtD. 1346, 1453, BrestA9. The Wars of Roses lasted for _____ years and king _____ was replaced by king _____.A.30, Richard III, Henry TudorB. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorB. C. 30, Richard I, Henry Tudor D. 50, Richard I, Henry TudorC10. The Renaissance began in ____ in the early ____ century.A.England, 14B. England, 15C. Italy, 14D. Italy, 15B11. In _____, a small group of Puritans sailed from _____ in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the North America.A.1620, LondonB. 1620, PlymouthC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, PlymouthA12. In the 18th century, there appeared ____ in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines.A. the Industrial RevolutionB. the Bourgeois RevolutionC. the Wars of the RosesD. the Religious ReformationC13. Soon after _____, Britain not only gave up its economic hegemony but also suffered a deep loss of its position of industrial leadership.A. 1900B. the First World WarC. the Second World WarD. 1960C14. Britain ’ s foreign trade is mainly with _____.A. developing countriesB. other Commonwealthcountries C. other developed countries D. ECA15. The House of Lords is presided over by _____.A. the Lord ChancellorB. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime MinisterC16. A General Election is held every _____ years and there are _____ members of Parliaments are elected.A. five, 600B. five, 650C. five, 651D. four, 651C17. The Prime Minister is appointed by _____ and he or she always sits in _____.A. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC. the Queen, the House of CommonsD. the Queen, the House of LordsD18. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in _____.A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of CommonsA19. The sources of British law include _____.A. statutes, common law, equity law and European Communitylaw B. statutes, common law and equity lawC. statutes, common law and European Communitylaw D. a complete code and statutesD20. About 90 per cent of the state secondary school population in the UK attend _____.A. independent schoolsB. junior schoolsC. independent schoolsD. primary schoolsA21. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 can _____ by law.A. receive completely free educationB. receive partly free educationC. receive no free education if their families are richD. receive no free education at allD22. With regard to its size, the USA is the _____ country in the world.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largestC23. All the following universities and colleges are located in New England, except _____.A. YaleB. HarvardC. OxfordD. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyD24. The nation’ s capital city Washington D.C. and New York are located in _____.A. the American WestB. the Great PlainsC. the MidwestD. the Middle Atlantic StatesA25. The Midwest in America st’ impsmortant _____ area.A. agriculturalB. industrialC. manufacturingD. mining industryD26. The first immigrants in American history came from ____ and ____.A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. ScotlandEnglandD. EnglandUncle Tom ’ s Cabinand Roots are two novels which give a vivid description of the miserable life of the _____.A. early settlersB. PuritansC. native IndiansD. black slavesA28. Many early Chinese immigrants worked in the mining industry, especially in the _____.A. gold minesB. silver minesC. coal minesD. copper minesB29. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by _____.A. James MadisonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Alexander HamiltonD. GeorgeWashington B30. On July 4, 1776, _____ adopted the Declaration of Independence.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Third Continental CongressD. the Constitutional ConventionB31. Ten amendments introduced by James Madison in 1789 were added to the Constitution. They are knows as _____.A. the Articles of ConfederationB. the Bill of RightC. the Civil RightsD. Federalist PapersB32. President Jefferson bought _____ from France and doubled the country’ s territory.A. New MexicoB. the Louisiana TerritoryC. KansasD. OhioD33. During the WWII, the Axis powers were mainly made up by __.C. Germany, Italy and BritainD. German, Italy and JapanＢ34. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _______ and the NorthＣ35. Ireland is divided into two political parts: _______ .A.Northern Ireland and southern IrelandB.Southern Ireland and the Republic of IrelandC.the Republic of Ireland and Northern IrelandD.Northern Ireland and BritainＢ36. In 1932, in the depth of the depression, the American people chose _______ as their next president who promised a "new deal" to get America out of depression.A. TheodoreB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Woodrow WilsonD. Herbert HooverＢ37. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young black clergyman, became a national leader of the _______ Movement.A. BoycottB. Civil RightsC. SegregationD. IntegrationＡ38. The cultivated land in the U.S. makes up _______ of the total land, and people who are engaged in farming make up only % of the total population.Ｄ39. The Constitution of the United States provides that _______ shall be President of the Senate.Ｄ40. Of all the symbols, _______ , which are considered to represent fertility and new life: are those most frequently associated with Easter.A. the pumpkin and the turkeyB. the lamb and the beefC. the spring peas andthe potatoes D. the egg and the rabbitＢ41. The history of the U.S. is generally agreed to have begun in _____.Ｄ42. The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _____.Ｂ43. The colonial life can be described as the following except _____.Ａ44. The First Continental Congress was held in _____ in September, 1774.Ｂ45. The American War of Independence started in _____ and ended in _____.Ａ46. The first ten amendments, known as _____, were added to the Constitution in 1791.A. the Bill of RightsB. the ArticlesC. Civil RightsD. the Great CharterB47. Julius Caesar invaded Britain _____.A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four timesD48. The Vikings who invaded England at the turn of the 8th century came from _____.A. NorwayB. DenmarkC. FranceD. both A and BB49. Norman Conquest began in _____.A. 1016B. 1066C. 1035D. 1600B50. The Anglo-French hostility which began in 1337 and ended in 1453 was known as _____.A. the Wars of RosesB. the Hundred Years ’ WarC.Peasant UprisingD. the Civil War C51. Bythe end of the Wars of the Roses the House of _____ began.A. TudorB. LancasterC. PlantagenetD. YorkB52.In the Wars of the Roses the Lancastrians wire badges of _____ rose.A. whiteB. redC. pinkD. yellowB53.William Shakespeare is mainly a _____.A. novelistB. dramatistC. poetD. actorB54.England first became a sea power in the time of _____.A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. VictoriaD. Henry VIIIA55.The greatest dramatist of the English Renaissance was _____.A. ShakespeareB. MiltonC. ChaucerD. BaconB56.By the _____ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.A. Declaratory ActB. Treaty of ParisC. Treaty of MontgomeryD. the Declaration of IndependentB57.The _____ part of America consists of high plateaus and mountains formed by the Great Cordillera Range.A. easternB. westernC. NortheasternD. SouthernC58. Among the five Great Lakes, only _____ is wholly within the United States.A. ErieB. SuperiorC. MichiganD. OntarioC59. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.A. AtlanticB. IndianC. PacificD. ArcticC60. _____ is the largest state in area in the U.S.A.A. FloridaB. LouisianaC. AlaskaD. HawaiiC61. The United States today is the _____ largest country in size in the world.A. thirdB. fifthC. fourthD. secondB62.The _____ were the original inhabitants in America.A. blacksB. IndiansC. Puerto RicansD. BritishB 63. The ___ is used as a symbol of the whole nation and is described as the representative of the people.A. Prime MinisterB. CrownC. ParliamentD. CabinetA64.The House of Commons consists of ____ members who are elected from the ____ electoral districts.A. 651, 651B. 535, 535C. 635, 635D. 630,630A65.The _____ _____ is the supreme administrative institution.A. British governmentB. British ParliamentC. OppositionD. Privy CouncilA66.The _____ is the core of leadership of the British government.A. CabinetB. Privy CouncilC. CrownD. ParliamentA67.It is the _____ who organizes the Cabinet and presides over its meetings.A. Prime MinisterB. Lord PresidentC. SpeakerD. QueenB68.The Judicial Branch is headed by _____.A. the Supreme CourtB. CongressC. PresidentB69.The general election in America is held every _____ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 3A70.The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _____.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagleD. HorseB71._____ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution.A. The CabinetB. The Supreme CourtC. PresidentD. CongressB72.The symbol of the US Republic Party is _____.A. tigerB. elephantC. donkeyD. eagleB73.The US Federal Government is composed of the following except _____.A. the legislativeB. the standing committeeC. the judicialD. the executiveB74.The number of Congressmen from each state varies depending on _____.A. the size of the areaB. the size of the populationC. the traditionD. the wealthB75.The law-making or the legislative body in the government is _____.A. the Supreme CourtB. the CongressC. the CabinetD. the president’ s committeeC76. The members in the Senate must be at least _____ years old and those in the Representative _____ years old.A. 40, 30B. 30, 26C. 30, 25D. 25, 30B77. The students of the universities in the second year are called ________.A. juniorB. sophomoreC. freshmanD. seniorA78. An undergraduate student has to earn a certain number of______in order to receive a degree at the end of four years study.A. credits C. scores D. classesC79. What is the national anthem of the United KingdomA. Rule Britannia of HarlechC. God Save the King (Queen)Low Sweet ChariotB80. Which Scottish lake is supposedly home to a mythical monsterA. Lough NeaghB. Loch NessC. Lake WindermereD. Loch LomondD81. What is the capital city of Northern IrelandA. EdinburghB. CardiffC. LondonD. BelfastA82. Which language is sometimes used in ScotlandA. GaelicB. WelshC. CornishD. IrishB83. Which Roman Emperor built a wall to separate BritainA. CaesarB. HadrianC. NeroD. AugustusA84. Which Anglo-Saxon king is considered Britain’ s first national heroA. Alfred the GreatB. Henry the EighthC. William the ConquerorD. Charles the SecondD85. Which of the following houses won the War of the Roses (1455-1485)A. The House of YorkB. The House of SussexC. The House of EssexD. The House of LancasterA86. Which of the following countries sent an‘ Armada’ to attack Britain in 1588A. SpainB. PortugalC. ItalyD. GermanyC87. Which Queen ruled Britain from 1837 to 1901A. MaryB. Elizabeth IC. VictoriaD. Elizabeth IID88. Which of the following British cities is one of the major financial centres of the worldA. ManchesterB. EdinburghC. CardiffD. LondonD89. Who is the commander-in-chief of the United States armed forcesA. A SenatorB. The Vice PresidentC. A Supreme Court JusticeD. The PresidentA. SATsB. ACTsC. GCSEsD. A-LevelsB91. What is the upper house of the British Parliament calledHouse of Representatives B. The House of LordsC. The SenateD. CongressD92. Which of the following foods is a traditional British mealA. NoodlesB. SnailsC. TapasD. Fish and ChipsC93. During which festival is it traditional to give and receive chocolate eggsA. ChristmasB. Remembrance DayC. EasterD. New Year ’ s DayB94. Which of the following sports is traditionally played by British peopleA. Ice HockeyB. CricketC. LacrosseD. BaseballC95. Who wrote the original draft of the Declaration of IndependenceA. George WashingtonB. George BushC. Thomas JeffersonD. Abraham LincolnA96. During the American Civil War, what were the eleven southern slave statescalled A. The Confederate States of AmericaB. The United States of AmericaC. The UnionD. The Tea PartyB97. Which American President created na economic plan called the‘ New Deal’A. Herbert HooverB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Ronald ReaganD. John F. KennedyD98. What is the oldest university in the United StatesA. Columbia UniversityB. Stanford UniversityC. Brown UniversityD. Harvard UniversityB99. Which of the following institutions is part of the Judicial Branch of the federal governmentA. The House of RepresentativesB. The Supreme CourtC. The SenateD. CongressB100. How often are Presidential elections heldA. Every 3 yearsB. Every 4 yearsC. Every 5 yearsD. Every 6 yearsII. Fill in the blanks:1.Geographically speaking, the north and west of Britain are highlands, while the east and south-east are mostly lowlands.2.Welsh is located in the west of Great Britain.3.The ancestors of the English Anglo-Saxons, while the Scots, Welsh and Irish the Celts_.4.In the mid-5th century, three Teutonic tribes Jutes_, Saxons_, and Angles_ invaded Britain. Among them, the Angles_ gave their name to English people.5.The battle of Hastings__ witnessed the death of Harold in October, 1066.6.Under William, the feudal___ system in England was completely established.7.The property record in William’ s time is knownDomesdayas Book , which was compiled in 1086_.8.The outstanding leader of the Civil Rights Movement was _Martin____ _Luther____ _King____.9._Black Death__ was the deadly bubonic plague, whichreduced England ’ s population from four million to two___ million by the end of the 14 th century.10.America participated in the Second World War in the year _1941____.11.James I and his son Charles I both believed firmly in _the Divine Right of Kings_.12. During the Civil War, the Cavaliers supported the king , while the Roundheads supported the parliament.13.After the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell declared England a _Commonwealth_____, later, he becameLord protector ________.14. In 1707, the Act of Union united England and Scotland.15.The two parties originated with the Glorious Revolution were _Whigs____ and _Tories______. Theformer were the forerunners of the _liberal_____ Party, the latter were of the _conservative_____party.16.The dropping of the two atom bombs by America forced _Japan____ to surrender unconditionally.17.After the Industrial Revolution, Britain became the “workshop_____” of the world.18.During the Second World War _Winston Churchill_______ led Britain to final victory in 1945.19. The direct cause that the U.S. entered WWII was the Japanese sudden raid of the’ s US _Pearl Harbour____.20.Natural gas was discovered in 1965 and oil in 1970 under _the North Sea______.21.The party which wins the second largest number of seats becomes the official _opposition_____,with its own leader and _shadow“_____ cabinet ” .22. The Prime Minister is appointed by _the Queen_____, and his/her official residence is _No. 10 Downing Street____.23. There are two tiers of local government throughout England and Wales: _country councils____ and_district councils_____.24.The ultimate court of appeal in civil cases throughout the UK is _the House of Lords______.25.The two established churches in Britain are _the Church of England___ and _the Church ofScotland____.26. Education in the UK is compulsory for all between the ages of５(__４ ____ in Northen Ireland)and __１６ ___.27.In the past children in Britain were allocated to different secondary schools on the basis ofselection tests known as _eleven plus____, which was replaced by comprehensive schools._cation after 16 in the UK is divided into _ ｈｉｇｈｅｄｕｃａｔｉｏｎ____ and _ｆｕｒｔｈｅｒｅｄｕｃｔｉｏｎ_____.29.The most-known universities in Britain are _Ｏｘｆｏｒｄ ____ and _Ｃａｍｂｒｉｄｇｅ ____which date from the _ １２ｔｈ ____ and _１３ｔｈ ____ centuries.30. In the Great Lakes, only _ＬａｋｅＭｉｃｈｉｇａｎ____ belongs to . completely while theother four are shared with Canada.31._Ａｌａｓｋａ ______ is separated from the main land by Canada.32.The Rockies, the backbone of the North American Continent, is also known as _ｔｈｅｃｏｎｔｉｎｅｎｔａｌＤｉｖｉｄｅ____.33._Ｔｅｘａｓ ____ is the largest continental state in area in the .34.New England is sometimes called the ｂｉｒｔｈｐｌａｃｅ _____ of America.35. The largest group of Asian-Americans are the ＣｈｉｎｅｓｅＡｍｅｒｉｃａｎｓ__36.It was _Ｃｏｌｕｍｂｕｓ ____ who first discovered the America in 1492.37.The War of _Ｉｎｄｅｐｅｎｄｅｎｃｅ ____ broke out in 1775 and ended in 1783.38.The First World War broke out on July 28th in １９１４ ____.39.In 1620 some English Puritans sailed to Plymouth on a ship calledＭａｙｆｌｏｗｅｒ____.40.On July 4th, 1776, the document called the Declaration of _Ｉｎｄｅｐｅｎｄｅｃｅ____ wasaccepted by the American Congress.41.Lexington Fire was the _ｐｒｅｌｕｄｅ ____ of the War of Independence.42.In 1803 the United States purchased Louisiana from Ｆｒａｎｃｅ ____.43.The Great Depression of 1929 - _１９３３ ____ shook the United States and the whole capitalistworld to its foundation.44.The _ｃｏｌｄ ____ _ｗａｒ ____ policy went into effect by the spring of 1947 when Truman Doctrine came forth.45.By the end of _１９ｔｈ ____ century, the . had become the most powerful country in the world.46.The first great tide from 1840 to 1860 in America was the _westward____ movement.47.The famous novel _“Uncle Tom ’ s Cabin ” byMrs. Stowe aroused a great and universal hatred for slavery.48.In _1607____ the first group of English colonists came to America.49.The _second____ World War was a destructive war and an anti-fascist war.50.Along with the Normans came the _French____ language.51.The Wars of the Roses broke out between the _the House of York__ and the __House of Lancaster__.52.In the summer of 1588 the Spanish ships, the Spanish Armada was defeated by English ships.53.During the Civil Wars (1642 –1648) the supporters of Parliament were called Parliamentarians while the supporters of the King Charles I were called __ Royalists.54.After Charles I was beheaded in 1649 England was declared a Commonwealth.55.The U.K. is situated in the north-west coast of Europe.56. The full title of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland .57.The U.K. consists of England, Welsh, Scotland and Northern Ireland.58.The capital of England and of Great Britain is London.59. The most important river is the River of Thames .60.The International festival of music and the arts is held every year in the city of Edinburgh .61.The capital city of Wales is Cardiff .62.The U.S. is bounded by Canada on the north and by Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico on the south.63.To the west of America lies the Pacific Ocean.64.To the east of America lies the Atlantic Ocean.65.The Western part is made up of the highlands formed by the Appalachian Range.66.The United States includes 50 states and a 1 district, the District of Columbia.67.The five Great Lakes lie between the boundary of Canada and the United States.68.The United States is situated in the South part of North America.69.The British Parliament consists of three elements –the Sovereign, the House of Commons, andthe House of Lords.70.The House of Lords is also called the Upper House.71.The Lords and the Commons share the same building of the Palace of Westerminster.72.The Prime Minister works and lives in the famous residence, No. ten Downing Street.73.The two major parties in Britain are the Labour Party and the Conservative Party.74.The balance is always kept among the three branches of the power of the government and thisis called the “ Systemcheckof and balance”.75.The official presidential residence is the White House.76 The American Congress is made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.77.In the US the chief function of Congress is to make laws.78.There are 100 members in the Senate.79.The two main parties are the Democratic and the Republican Party.80.Only the Supreme Court has the right to interpret the constitution.81.Each of the fifty states of US elects 2 senators.82.The Federal Constitution consists of 7 articles and 27 amendments.two oldest universities in Britain are Oxford and Cambridge.84.There are three academic degrees in Britain. They are Bachelor’s, Master’sand Doctor’sdegree.85.Two-year college were called community“ colleges . ”86.New England is located in the Northeast corner of the country.87.The U.S. government is divided into three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judiciary.88.The State of California now has surpassed New York as the most populous state.89.In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed to the New World in a ship called Mayflower.90.Between 1607 and 1733 the British established _13__ colonies along the east coast of North America.91.The name of American Indian was given by ___Columbus____.92. The federal system refers to the division of political power into federal government andstate government93.Thanksgiving Day is an holiday only celebrated in U.S. for people to express gratitude.94.Four most popular sports in the U.S. are American football, basketball, baseball, and ice hockey.95.Funs for education of the U.S. come from three levels: federal, state, and local.96.The cold war is between the Soviet Union and the United States.97.The first successful English settlement was in Jamestown.98.The British national newspapers can be divided into quality newspaper and popular newspaper.99.Walking under a ladder is considered to be bad luck.100.Two important exams in the U.S. are SAT and ACT。

英美文化概论

返回 英美文化概论姓名：吴振雄班级：默认班级成绩： 99.0 分一、单选题（题数：40，共 40.0 分）1Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、He established his first oil refinery when he was 24. B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper. C、When he was 20, he started his own company. D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation.正确答案： D 我的答案：D2The amendments to the Constitution must be supported by ( ) of the States.（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、72% B、73% C、74% D、75%正确答案： D 我的答案：D3Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、China has more railways than America. B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico. C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly. D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China.正确答案： A 我的答案：A4Which statement of following is wrong?( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying. B、Germany reunited in 1990. C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990. D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.正确答案： C 我的答案：C5In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon.（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、1967 B、1968 C、1969 D、1970正确答案： C 我的答案：C6Berlin Wall was ended in ( ).（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、1989 B、1988 C、1987 D、1986正确答案： A 我的答案：A7There are ( ) justices in the Supreme Court.（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、6 B、7 C、8 D、9正确答案： D 我的答案：D8According to the 2008 ARIS, ( ) of American follow Christianity.（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、76% B、70% C、51% D、40%正确答案： A 我的答案：A9Texas was the ( ) state of America.（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、26th B、27th C、28th D、29th正确答案： C 我的答案：C10Which one of following is not the feature of Australia?( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、Koala B、Kangaroo C、Aborigines D、Maoris正确答案： D 我的答案：D11In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat.（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、Corn B、Potato C、Tomato D、Cotton正确答案： A 我的答案：A12Why don't many people in New York City want a car?( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、Because car is expensive in New York City. B、Because traffic is bad in New York City. C、Because there is no place to park cars in New York City. D、Because the number of cars is limited by government.正确答案： C 我的答案：C13The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、Villain B、Hero C、Monster D、Saviour正确答案： C 我的答案：C14The war with Mexico was started in ( ).（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、1846 B、1847 C、1848 D、1849正确答案： A 我的答案：A15Which is not the reason why people are religious?( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、Religion is inheritted from parents. B、Religion can help to explain life. C、Religion helps us to acccept our situation. D、Religion can make people feel happy.正确答案： D 我的答案：D16According to the 2013 statistics, which one of the following is wrong?( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、The smallest part in the economic structure of developed countries is agriculture. B、The biggest part of GDP composition in America is Services. C、In 2013, GDP growth rate in America is higher than that in China. D、In 2013, America's inflation rate is lower than China's.正确答案： C 我的答案：C17Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、Banks stopped lending. B、Companies cut jobs. C、Stock market crashed. D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案： D 我的答案：D18Which one is right about George Washington?( )（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、He was graduated from college. B、He had three children. C、He had no experience in military action. D、He was revered as the "Father of the United States".正确答案： D 我的答案：D19The symbol of The Democratic Party is ( ).（1.0 分）1.0 分 A、Eagle B、Elephant C、Donkey D、Horse正确答案： C 我的答案：C20()是当前世界第一大经济体,其国内生产总值一直位居世界前列。

英美概论考试复习题

The Society & Culture of Major English-speaking Countries英语国家社会与文化The UK1. What are the four nations which make up of the UK?这四个国家是什么构成的英国吗England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland2. The UK maintain links with its former colonial countries through a loose andvoluntary organization called ___________.英国保持联系前殖民国家通过宽松、自愿组织称British Commonwealth英联邦3. But more important today to consider modern Britain’s role in its internationalrelations is to emphasize its role as a member of _____但更重要的是今天考虑现代英国年代作用的国际关系是强调其角色的成员European Union欧洲联盟，欧盟4. What are the main religions in the UK? 什么是主要宗教在英国吗Anglicanism (英国国教), Catholicism天主教；天主教义, Christianism耶稣教；基督教, and others (e.g. Islam).5. British history has been a history of invasions. Can you list the invaders fromthe first to the last? 英国的历史上一直是侵略的历史。

你能列举侵略者从第一行到最后一行吗Rome Empire →Germanic peoples: the Anglo-Saxon →Vikings from northern Europe →Normans from northern France罗马帝国日耳曼人:盎格鲁-萨克逊维京人从北欧诺曼人从法国北部6. Who were the forefathers of the English?他们的先辈的英语吗Anglo-Saxon盎格鲁-撒克逊7. Who is King Arthur? Why do the contemporary English people think of KingArthur as their hero?谁是亚瑟王呢?为什么当代英国人觉得亚瑟王的英雄吗A great leader in a English legend derives from the fifth century AD. It is said thathe united the British and drove the Saxons back with his magical sword, Excalibur.一个伟大的领袖,在英国传说中来自第五世纪广告。

英美法概论期末考试试题

英美法概论期末考试试题# 英美法概论期末考试试题
## 一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）
1. 英国法的起源可以追溯到哪个时期？
A. 罗马帝国时期
B. 盎格鲁-撒克逊时期
C. 诺曼征服时期
D. 工业革命时期
2. 美国宪法的制定时间是：
A. 1776年
B. 1787年
C. 1789年
D. 1791年
3. 英国的法律体系属于：
A. 大陆法系
B. 普通法系
C. 宗教法系
D. 混合法系
4. 以下哪项不是美国宪法修正案的内容？
A. 言论自由
B. 宗教自由
C. 奴隶制
D. 携带武器的权利
5. 英国的法官在判案时主要依据：
A. 法律条文
B. 先例
C. 道德观念
D. 个人判断
## 二、简答题（每题10分，共30分）
1. 简述英国普通法的特点。

2. 美国宪法的基本原则有哪些？
3. 英美两国的司法审查制度有何异同？
## 三、案例分析题（每题25分，共50分）
1. 案例：假设有一位英国公民因言论自由受到限制而提起诉讼。

请分析英国法院可能如何判决，并解释其法律依据。

2. 案例：在美国，一位公民因违反州法而被逮捕，但该州法与联邦法存在冲突。

请分析美国法院如何处理此类冲突，并提供相关的法律依据。

## 四、论述题（共30分）
论述英美两国法律体系在全球化背景下的互动与影响，以及它们对国际法律实践的贡献。

请注意，以上试题仅为示例，实际考试内容可能与此不同。

考生应根据具体课程内容和教授的要求进行复习。

考试时应仔细审题，合理分配时间，确保答题的完整性和准确性。

英美概况期末考简答题

1. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?New England also established another American tradition—a strain of often intolerant moralism. The Puritans believed that governments should enforce God's morality. They strictly punished drunks, adulterers, violators of the Sabbath and other religious believers different from themselves.Roger Williams, one of the Puritants who protested that the state should not interfere with region, was driven out of Massachusetts. In 1635, he set up Rhode Island colony, which guaranteed religions freedom and the separation of church and state. The Puritans also have left rich cultural heritage to future Americans. The Americans values such as individualism, hard work, respect of education owe very much to the Puritans beliefs.2. What are the two political parties in the United States? Do you think the two political parties arefundamentally different?Democratic Party and the Republican Party. differences :1、The Democratic Party is regarded as liberal, while the Republican Party conservative. 2、The former advocates the government to play an important role in the economy and emphasizing full employment; favors civil rights laws, a strong social security system and less restrictive abortion laws, etc.; It is more disposed to search out a method of living with Russia and China and to look for reduction in arms spending. However, the Republican Party favors economic system which gives enterprises a greater freedom and demands the government to control inflation; stresses the need for law and order; opposes complete governmental social programs and free choice of abortion; favors a strong military posture and assertive stands in international relations.3、Donkey is the symbol of the Democratic Party and the symbol of Republican Party is Elephant.3. What are some of the features in religion that are particularly American? What are some of the major differences between American religion and religion in Europe?Some phenomena in American religion are uniquely American. First of all, Americans with different religions live together under the same law. That is to say, they claim the variety of beliefs. Secondly, the religions beliefs of Americans continue to be strong with social progress. They emphasize on social progblems and humanitarian ideals. Thirdly, in the US every church is a completely independent organization, and concerned with its own finance and its own building.Major differences are:1) In Europe,scientific and economic advance and rising material prosperity have accompanied by a decline in religious observance ,but in the United States this has not happened.2) There has been little concentration on doctrine or religious argument such as in European history.3)Generally speaking,Americans have enjoyed greater religious freedom than European.4、 What is the main theme in American literature? As to this point, it is quite different fromCanadian literature and British literature. How do you understand them?The questing of the American people has indeed been a drama of many parts.In one way or another, however, it has always been a "pursuit of happiness".American literature is the continuous narrative of that pursuit. 第二问American literature has the same themes as any other concentration area, with the exception of The American Dream, but that could translate to The English, Indian, British, African, and so on。

英美文学概论

3.《英美文学概论》试题Length: 120minutes Use of Notes: open notes closed neighbor Structure: This exam consists of two parts: Part one: Multiple Choice; Part Two: Essay-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线----------------------4.Part One: Multiple Choice (70pts) Directions: In this objective test, there are 100 questions or incomplete statements about the literary terms, writers and their works in American literary history. Each of them has four choices marked with A. B. C. D. Please choose the most appropriate one that can best answer the question or best fill the blanks to make the statement correct. 5.6. 1. The two earliest colonies established by English are The Plymouth Colony and ____ A. New Hampshire, B. Rhode Island C. Connecticut, D. Massachusetts The basic beliefs puritanism can be abbreviated as “TULIP.” what does the letter “T” stand for? A. Total Atonement B. Total Grace C. Total Depravity D. Total Election7.2.8.Which of the following is not the aspects of the Puritan Legacy? A. The need for moral justification for private, public, and governmental acts. B. The Questing for Freedom C. Hedonism D. Elegiac verse - morbid fascination with death. The Colonial Period from 1700 to 1800 is known as an age of ____ A. gold B. reason C. Jazz D. Dollar The common beliefs of the age of enlightenment are the following except___ A. Faith in natural goodness B. Perfectibility of a human being C. The sovereignty of reason D. Outdated social institutions has nothing to do with individual behavior Which of the following is not the characteristics of the 18th century? A. age of revolutions in America and in France B. experimentation in science C. economic concept of laissez-faire D. the development of rational religion known as puritanism Which of the following is not the romantic attitude? A. Appeals to imagination; use of the "willing suspension of disbelief B. Stress on emotion rather than reason; C. Objectivity: in form and meaning D. optimism, geniality Romantics’ interest in external nature because nature is___ A. Nature as source for the knowledge of the primitive. B. Nature as refuge. C. Nature as revelation of God to the individual. D. All of the above姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------19.10.-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------11.12.13.The romantic techniques are the following except___ A. Remoteness of settings in time and space B. Improbable plots. C. Inadequate or unlikely characterization. D. Content rises out of form Transcendentalism is located in the history of American Thought as A. Post-Unitarian and free thinking in religious spirituality B. Kantian and idealistic in philosophy C. Romantic and individualistic in literature D. All of the above Transcendentalism, essentially, is a form of ___ A. Idealism B. Pessimism C. Imagism D. pragmaticism Which of the following is not the basic belief of Transcendentalism? A. intuition B. oversoul C. self-reliance D. materialism Which of the flollowing is not the Transcendental legacy? A. The influence on Mahatma Gandhi, Rev. M. L. King, Jr. and others who protested using civil disobedience B. The influence on the "beat" generation of the 1950s and the "young radicals" of the '60s and '70s who practised dissent, anti-materialism, anti-war, and anti-work ethic sentiments. C. The influence on realistic writers like: Mark Twain, and William James and his ideas on the "subconscious." D. The popularity of Transcendental Meditation, Black Power, Feminism, and sexual freedoms.14. William Dean Howells says, "Realism is nothing more and nothing less than the truthful treatment of material." What event marks the change of the literary trend from Romanticism to Realism? A. Western Expansion B. Gold Rush C. The Civil War D. The First World War 15. American local-color realism points towards an imaginative sociology that is at once ____ A. objective and visionary. B. Obscure and intangible C. Distorted and fabricated D. Romanticized and sensationalized 16. The principles of realism are ____ A. Insistence upon and defense of "the experienced commonplace" B. Character more important than plot C. Emphasis upon morality often self-realized and upon an examination of idealism D. All of the above 17. Which of the following is not the description of realism? A. The subject matter of Realism is drawn from "our experience," - it treated the common, the average, the non-extreme, the representative, the probable. B. Attack upon romanticism and romantic writers. C. Emphasis is placed upon authorial comment and evaluation rather than upon scenic presentation D. Their use of symbolism is controlled and limited 18. All of the following are realistic techiniques except: A. Settings thoroughly familiar to the writer B. Plots emphasizing the norm of daily experience C. Ordinary characters, studied in depth D. Complete authorial subjectivity E. Responsible morality; a world truly reported 19. Which of the following descriptions of the naturalistic characterization is not true? A. characters are conditioned and controlled by environment, heredity, chance, or instinct B. These characters are mostly from the lower middle or the lower classes - they are poor, uneducated, and unsophisticated. C. The naturalists treat their characters as God D. the Naturalists attempt to represent the intermingling in life of the controlling forces and individual worth.姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------2-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------20. Naturalism is essentially______ A. pessimistic determinism in philosophy B. Transcendentalism in philosophy C. Deism in philosophy D. Nihilism in philosophy 21. Which of the following is not the theme of modernism? A. The Gilded Age B. The passage of 19th amendament in 1920 giving women the right to vote C. Prohibition of the production, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, 1920-33 D. The stock-market crash of 1929 and the Depression of the 1930s and their impact. 22. Harlem Renaissance (HR) is the name given to the period from the end of World War I and through the middle of the 1930s Depression. The commom themes of the renaissance are: A. alienation, marginality, B. the use of folk material, C. the use of the blues tradition D. all of the above 23. Modern literature is a creation of ____ A. the urban experience B. the war experience C. the sea experience D. the pastoral experience 24. One of the contradictory elements of Modernism is Puritanical and repressive elements and ________ A. freer expression in sexual and political matters B. National jingoism and provinciality C. Elitist D. Democratic 25. The Beat Generation led by Ginsburg and Jack Kerouac begins in the years of A. the roaring Twenties, B. the tranquilized fifties C. the depressed thirties D. the Guilded Age26. ______is commonly used as subject of literary works in 1960’s. A. black humor B. politician C. natural disaster D. everyday life 27. The 1970s mark the emergence of the women's movement led by the 1970 publication of Sexual Politics. In this work the author Kate Millet attacks the male writers for their use of_______ A. sex B. religion C. antifemale attitudes. D. Political power 28. The 1980s and 1990s witness American literature a stage of multicultural writers, among them, Amy Tan and ____are brilliant Chinese American writers. A. Maxine Hong Kingston, B. James Welch C. Bharati Mukherjee D. Sandra Cisneros 29. The impact of expressionism on Modern drama can be viewed as follows except___ A. The characters and the milieu may be realistic, but their presentation on stage is controlled by the writer's personal biases and inclinations. B. No longer a camera photograph, the stage could be higly elaborate or bare; C. More like a dream, expressionistic writing has no recognizable plot, conflicts, and character developments. However, the threads are still audience friendly; D. expressionism tends to be absurdism or an exercise in obscurity. 30. Which of the following description is stage realism? A. Recognizable heroes and villains were replaced with ordinary characters showing ordinary strengths and weaknesses. B. There is heroism in a human's desire to survive against insurmountable odds. C. More like a dream, the drama has no recognizable plot, conflicts, and character developments. D. All of the above姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------3-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------31. Which of the following works is not written by Ralph Waldo Emerson? A. "Self-Reliance" B. “The American Scholar" C. Nature D. Walden 32. _____ is considered the "gospel" of American Transcendentalism. A. “Self-Reliance" B. “The American Scholar" C. Nature D. “The Divinity School Address” 33. Which of the following description is on Ralph Waldo Emerson? 34. Which of the following descriptions is on Emily Dickson? 35. Which of the following descriptions is on Walt Whitman? 36. Which of the following descriptions is on Edgar Allen Poe? Questions 33-36 are based on the following choices: A. No other great literary figure in American history has led a more tragic life as his. He reflects the paradoxical time - there was the apocalyptic sense of doom combined with the romantic innocence of childhood. B. As a transcendentalist, he delivered a speech “The American Scholar" at Harvard College to prod the students to become more confident in their abilities and to take pride in native Americanism C. Known as “the Belle of Amherst”. Though lonely and isolated, she appears to have loved deeply, perhaps only those who have "loved and lost" can love, with an intensity and desire which can never be fulfilled in the reality of the lovers' touch D. As a pioneer of Modern poetry, he made the city and urban living conditions suitable settings for poetry; In his her remarkable use of sex and sexual imagery, he or she broke new ground in American writing.37. Critics have associated Emily Dickinson’s work with____ A. The 17th Century Metaphysical Tradition B. The Emersonian Tradition C. The New England Tradition D. All of the above 38. Which of the following is the character of Emily Dickinson’s verse? 39. Which of the following is the character of Edgar Allen Poe’s work? 40. Which of the following is the characterof Walt Whitman’s poetry? Questions 38-40 are based upon the following choices: A. Highly compressed, compact, elliptical, shy of being exposed, and highly subjective. B. First poetic writing which combines lyric verse and prose fiction - modern poetry thrives on this combination C. "Unity of effect or impression" is of primary importance. He suggested the ideal length of a poem is 100 lines and the most effective story is one that can be read at a single sitting. D. The first published American poet, she can be considered a seventeenth-century feminist because she was a woman writing about experiences in her life, which defied the current tradition. 41. Which of the following works is written by Natheniel Hawthorne? 42. Which of the following works is written by Herman Melville? 43. Which of the following is written by Fenimore Cooper? 44. Which of the following is written by Washington Irving? Questions 41-44 are based on the following choices: A. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” B. The Leatherstocking Tales C. The Scarlet Letter D. Moby-Dick4-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------45. Which of the following is the best description of Nathaniel Hawthorne? 46. Which of the following is the best description of Herman Melville? 47. Which of the following is the best description of Fenimore Cooper? 48. Which of the following is the best description of Washington Irving? Questions 45-48 are based on the following choices: A. In his masterpiece, he disguised as Ishmael, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a schoolteacher and part-time sailor; a Presbyterian. He discusses such issues as free will, predestination, necessity, and damnation B. Obsessed with the crime committed by his puritan ancestors, he rounds off the puritan cycle in American writing - belief in the existence of an active evil and in a sense of determinism. C. He is the first belletrist in American literature, writing for pleasure at a time when writing was practical and for useful purposes. He is the first American literary humorist. He has written the first modern short stories. His use of the gothic looks forward to Poe D. He writes the first and only five-volume epic romance to carry its mythic hero Natty Bumppo - from youth to old age. 49. Apart from writing fiction, Henry James made important contributions to the genre of literary theories, especially through his famous essay______ A. The Art of Fiction B. Principle of Composition C. The Fictional Principle D. The New Criticism 50. As a master of character portrayal, Henry James has extensively used the_____method in his ficitional writing to present the psychological reality. A. "stream of consciousness" B. Multiple point of view C. Symbolism D. image姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------51. Henry James is at his best in______ A. international themes and about the entanglements of love B. an investigation of the varieties of “realism” C. the depiction of the social outcast D. mythlogical allusions and images. 52. Which of the following is not Henry James’s work? A. Daisy Miller B. Sister Carrie C. Ambassadors D. The Wings of the Dove 53. ______________ of Mark Twain is often hailed as the source from which all modern American literature comes.” A. The Innocents Abroad B. Life on the Mississippi, C. The Prince and the Pauper, D. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 54. The story in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn takes place along the____ A. Missouri River B. Arkansas River C. Mississippi River D. Hudson River 55. Mark Twain should be remembered both as a great literary artist and ____ in the history of the United States. A. a poet B. a great social critic C. a businessman D. a soldier5-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------56. Which one of the following descriptions is about Stephen Crane? 57. Which one of the following descriptions is about Theodore Dreiser? Questions 56-57 are based on the following choices: A. A brilliant writer died at twenty eight. Nevertheless, in an extraordinary burst of energy, he produced two great books, impressive poems, and ninety pieces of short fiction. His depiction of ghetto life and the deprivation of war made him internationally well known. B. A literary naturalist, whose adventure stories of Alaska and the Pacific continue to fascinate new generations of readers. C. The spirit of the turn-of-the-century San Francisco is impressively captured in McTeague. Its theme, that of a powerful man failing against unexpected adversity, typifies the thrust of the best of Naturalistic writing. D. The leader of Naturalism in American writing, deals with social problems and with characters who struggle to survive. His best known work is An American Tragedy which shows a young man trying to succeed in a materialistic society. 58. Which of the following is written by Stephen Crane? 59. Which of the following is written by Theodore Dreiser Questions 58-59 are based on the following choices. A. The Call of the Wild B. Sister Carrie C. Daisy Miller D. Maggie, A Girl of the Street 60. Common themes and issues explored in Stephen Cranes works are ___ A. Natures indifference to humanity, B. rebellion, religion, and the physical, emotional, and intellectual responses of people under extreme pressure C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B61. Imagism is a reaction against ______sentimentalism A. Elizabethan B. Edwardian C. Victorian D. Shakespearean 62. Imagism is a literary movement that advocates ______ A. the use of free verse, B. common speech patterns, C. clear concrete images D. All of the above 63. Which of the following works is written by Ezra Pound? 64. Which of the following works is written by T. S. Eliot? 65. Which of the following works is written by Robert Frost? Questions 63-65 are based on the following choices: A. Hugh Selwyn Mauberly B. “After Apple-Picking” C. Four Quartets D. Harmonium 66. Which of the following description is most appropriate for Robert Frost? 67. which of the following description is most appropriate for T. S. Eliot? 68. which of the following description is most appropriate for Ezra Pound? Questions 66-68 are based on the following choices: A. His poetry presents difficulties of numerous allusions, use of foreign language, use of metaphysical conceit, and an absence of obvious narrative structure. B. He uses New England as a frequent setting or backdrop for much of his poetry, explores aspects of humanity that are timeless and universal. his sentences are clear, his verse forms traditional, and language similar to everyday speech. C. He is influenced by Chinese and Japanese poetry, advocated free meter and a more economical use of words and images in poetic expression D. His poetry is known for its eccentric style, its unusual typography and spellings, and deliberate misuse of grammatical structure.669. Who is the spokesman of “Jazz Age”? 70. Who is the spokesman of “Lost Generation?” 71. Who is the spokesman of “Southern Renaissance?” Questions 69-71are based on the following choices: A. T. S. Eliot B. William Faulkner C. F. Scott Fitzgerald D. Ernest Hemingway 72. Which is the best description of Ernest Hemingway? 73. Which is the best description of T. S. Eliot? 74. Which is the best description of William Faulkner? Questions 72-74 are based on the following choices: A. Winner of the 1949 Nobel Prize for Literature, he grew up in Oxford, Mississippi, which became the prototype of Jefferson, in the mythical county of Yoknapatawpha, the setting of many of his works B. The most dominant literary figure between the two world wars won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1948. His poetry The Waste Land, is considered to be a remarkable and extraordinary achievement, deals with the failure of Western civilization as shown by World War I. C. An excellent storyteller preoccupied by a need to describe the plight of the "grotesque" - the unsuccessful, the deprived, and the inarticulate.He sensitively describes poverty and eccentricity. His simple style, in the oral tradition of storytelling, influenced writers like Hemingway and Faulkner D. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954 for his "mastery of the art of modern narration, he used a spare and tight journalistic type of prose. He used the objective, detached point of view and his vocabulary and sentence structure are deceptively simple 75. Which of the following is written by Ernest Hemingway? 76. Which of the following is written by William Faulkner? 77. Which of the following is written by F. Scot Fitzgerald? Questions 75-77 are based on the following choices: A. Winesburg, Ohio B. The Sun Also Rises C. Light in August D. Tender is the Night-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------78. What is Hemingway’s hero like? 79. What is Fitzgerald’s hero like? 80. What is Faulkner’s hero like? Questions 78-80 are based on the following choices: A. He has the American worship of riches and the never-ending dream of love, splendor, and glory, and is inevitably disillusioned. B. A man with inner moral discipline who are usually involved with rituals like bullfighting, big-game hunting, and fishing. C. He or she is mostly one from a traditional aristocratic family of the Deep South, say, a cynical and detached parent and a grotesque, secretive child. D. A tough man with undaunted will wandering around in the woods of the wildness. 81. What was William Faulkner’s source for the title of the Sound and the Fury? A. Bible B. Milton’s Paradise Lost C. Shakespeare’s Macbeth D. Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 82. One of Faulkner’s major themes is the decline of Southern____ A. cooking B. Aristocratic families C. Fashion sense D. Culture and fine arts Questions 83-84 are based on The Scarlet Letter 83. Which of the following is a method Dimmesdale uses to punish himself for his sins? A. scourging or whipping B. fasting C. vigils D. all of the above 84. What does hester’s letter “A” eventually come to represent to the townspeople? A. “able” B. “alone” C. “Avaricious” D. “Admirable”姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------785. After the shark attack, Santiago reflects that destruction is inevitable. How does he articulate his philosophy? A. The world is such an inhospitable place that death should not be mourned. B. Out! Out! Brief Candle C. A man can be destroyed but not defeated D. Everything in the world kill everything else in some way. 86. Why does Gatsby throw his weekly parties? A. To impress Daisy B. To cover up his illegal activities C. To attract women from East Egg D. To impress his neighbors. 87. What did Fizgerald call the 1920s A. The Roaring Twenties B. The Gay Twenties C. The Jazz Age D. The lost generation 88. Which is taken from Benjamin Franklin’s The Autobiography? 89. Which is taken from Emerson’s Nature? 90. Which is taken from Dickinson’s lyric? 91. Which is taken from Walt Whitman’s work? Questions 88-91 are based on the following choices: A. “I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, for every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you…” B. “…Order: Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time…” C. “Tell all the Truth but tell it slant---Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth’s superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind---“ D. “Our age is retrospective. It builds the sepulchres of the fathers…why should not we have a poetry and philosophy of insight and not of tradition…”-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------2009.5姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------92. Which of the following is written by Robert Frost? 93. Which of the following is written by Edgar Allan Poe? 94. Which of the following is written by Emily Dickinson? 95. Which of the following is written by T. S. Eliot? Questions 92-95 are based on the following choices A. “…What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow Out of this stony rubbish? Son of man, You cannot say, or guess, for you know only A heap of broken images, where the sun beats, And the dead tree gives no shelter, the cricket no relief, And the dry stone no sound of water…” B. “…So huge, so hopeless to conceive As these that twice befell Parting is all we know of heaven, And all we need of hell.” C. “…For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And the stars never rise but I feel the bright eyes Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side Of my darling- my darling- my life and my bride, In the sepulchre there by the sea, In her tomb by the sounding sea.” D. “…The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.”8-----------------------------装-------------------------订------------------------线-------------------------2009.5姓名------------- 学号- -----------------级-----------班-------------96. Which of the following is the description of Toni Morrison? 97. Which of the following is the description of Maxine Hong Kingston? 98. Which of the following is the description of Eugene O’Neill? Questions 96-98 are based on the following choices: A. Well-known for The Woman Warrior and China Men. One of the first Asian American writers in the United States to achieve great acclaim for both her nonfiction and fiction. With her vivid portrayals of the magic of her Chinese ancestry and the struggle of Chinese immigrants to the United States, she makes the Asian American experience come alive for her readers. B. One of the most acclaimed playwrights of the 20th century. A four-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he is the only American dramatist to date to win the Nobel Prize for literature. C. a literary giant of the 1980s and 1990s, and all the more famous for being both a woman and an African-American. Her book Beloved won the 1988 Pulitzer Prize; in 1993 she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. D. A Jewish-American writer who in 1976 won the Nobel Prize for a career that included the novels Herzog (1965) and Seize the Day (1956). 99. Which of the following work is written by Eugene O’Neill? A. Death of a Salesman B. A Street Car Named Desire C. Long Day’s Journey into Night D. Waiting for Godot 100.Toni Morrison writes the following works except___ A. Beloved B. Song of Solomon C. Jazz D. The Color PurplePart Two: Essay (30pts) Directions: Write a short essay on your favorite writer in English or American literature.9。

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英美概论试卷A卷I.Multiple Choice. (1.5%x20=30%)1. Which of the following is the land area of Britain? BA. 9,600,000sq kmB. 242,000 sq kmC. 9,529,063 sq kmD. 9,976,000 sq km2.Which of the following is not the capital city? BA.LondonB.GlasgowC.CardiffD.Belfast3.Which invasion laid the foundation for English nation to be formed? BA.RomansB. Anglo-SaxonsC. DanesD. Normans4.General election in the UK is held every__C__ years.A.2B.3C. 5.D.65.Who wrote Pygmalion《⽪格马利翁》（even better known today in its form as the musical My Fair Lady)? AA. George Bernard ShawB. Christopher MarloweC. William Shakespeare6.Boston is situated in Boston Bay, __B___.A. MaineB. MassachusettsC. Connecticut7.The ___B__ were the original inhabitants in America.A. blacksB. IndiansC. Puerto Ricans8.The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except __D___.A. MarylandB. South CarolinaC. DelawareD. Colorado9.The First Continental Congress was held in __A___ in September, 1774.A. PhiladelphiaB. BostonC. New YorkThe American War of Independence started in __B___ and ended in _____.A. 1776, 1784B. 1775, 1783C. 1706, 171410. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 to revise __A___.A. The Articles of the ConfederationB. Bill of RightsC. Civil Rights11.The first ten amendments, known as __A___, were added to the Constitution in 1791.A. the Bill of RightsB. the ArticlesC. Civil Rights12.The pamphlet “Common Sense” was written by ___B__.A. Thomas EdisonB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson13.The greatest contribution made by President Thomas Jefferson was his ___C__.A. abolishing the Sedition ActB. reducing taxesC. purchasing Louisiana from France14.The Second Anti-English War broke out in ___A__ and ended in _____. The U.S. won the war.A. 1812, 1814B. 1813, 1815C. 1814, 181615.American Judicial Branch is headed by __A___.A. the Supreme Court16. Who promised a "new deal" to get America out of depression. BA. TheodoreB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Woodrow WilsonD. Herbert Hoover17. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young black clergyman, became a national leader of the____B___ Movement.A. BoycottB. Civil RightsC. Segregation（种族隔离）D. Integration（综合）18. Of all the symbols, ____D___ , which are considered to represent fertility and new life: are those most frequently associated with Easter.A. the pumpkin and the turkeyB. the lamb and the beefC. the spring peas and the potatoesD. the egg and the rabbit19. William, Duke of Normandy, fought King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings in ___B__.A.1086B. 1066C.1035D.138120.The law, which joined England and Scotland in 1707, was ___B___.A. the Act of SupremacyB.the Act of UnionC.the Reform. ActD.the Magna CartaB卷1. Which of the following is the land area of Britain? BA. 9,600,000sq kmB. 242,000 sq kmC. 9,529,063 sq kmD. 9,976,000 sq km5.Which of the following is not the capital city? BC.CardiffD.Belfast3.Which invasion laid the foundation for English nation to be formed? BA.RomansB. Anglo-SaxonsC. DanesD. Normans4.General election in the UK is held every___C_ years.A.2B.3C. 5.D.65.Who wrote Pygmalion《⽪格马利翁》（even better known today in its form as the musical My Fair Lady)? AA. George Bernard ShawB. Christopher MarloweC. William Shakespeare6.Boston is situated in Boston Bay, ___B__.A. MaineB. MassachusettsC. Connecticut7.The __B___ were the original inhabitants in America.A. blacksB. IndiansC. Puerto Ricans8.The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except ___D__.A. MarylandB. South CarolinaC. DelawareD. Colorado9.The First Continental Congress was held in __A___ in September, 1774.A. PhiladelphiaB. BostonC. New YorkThe American War of Independence started in ___B__ and ended in _____.A. 1776, 1784B. 1775, 1783C. 1706, 171410. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 to revise __A___.A. The Articles of the ConfederationB. Bill of RightsC. Civil Rights11.The first ten amendments, known as ___A__, were added to the Constitution in 1791.A. the Bill of RightsB. the ArticlesC. Civil Rights12.The pamphlet “Common Sense” was written by __B___.A. Thomas EdisonB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson13.The greatest contribution made by President Thomas Jefferson was his ___C__.A. abolishing the Sedition ActB. reducing taxesC. purchasing Louisiana from France14.The Second Anti-English War broke out in ___A__ and ended in _____. The U.S. won the war.A. 1812, 1814B. 1813, 1815C. 1814, 181615.American Judicial Branch is headed by __A___.A. the Supreme CourtB. CongressC. President16.The political system of the US is based on the following except __B___.A. federalismB. the constitutional monarchyC. the separation of powersD. respect for the constitutionE. the rule of law17. If the president wants to put a treaty into effect, he has to get the approval by two thirds of the ___A__.A. SenateB. CabinetC. Congress18.The first known settlers of Britain were ___B____.A. the JutesB. the CeltsC. the SaxonsD. the Iberians19. The United States went to war with ____A___ in 1812, the last war fought between these two countries.A. BritainB. FranceC. SpainD. Mexico20. In 1932, in the depth of the depression, the American people chose _______ as theirnext presidentwho promised a "new deal" to get America out of depression. BA. TheodoreB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Woodrow WilsonD. Herbert Hoover II. Explain the following items. (5%x6=30%)1. The TudorsThe Tudors were a Welsh-English family that ruled England and Wales from 1485 to 1603 - one of the most exciting periods of British history. They ruled for 118 years.Henry VII 1485 - 1509Henry VIII 1509 - 1547Edward VI 1547 - 1553Jane Grey 1553 - 1553Mary I 1553 - 1558Elizabeth I 1558 - 1603 Tudor England had two of the strongest monarchs ever to sit on the English throne: Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth I.2. War of RosesIn the late 1400's the House of York fought the House of Lancaster for the English crown. Because Lancaster's heraldic badge was a red rose and York's was a white rose, the long conflict came to be known as the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 85).The wars started when the nobles of York rose against Henry VI of Lancaster who was a feeble ruler. Henry Tudor married into the House of York. This personal union ended the conflict, and a new famous dynasty, the Tudors, emerged.3.First FootingIt's a tradition in Scotland that if a tall, dark man is the first person to set foot in your house on New Year’s Day, you will have luck for the entire year. As a result, a tall, dark man, named the first footer, is welcomed and given food and drink as he travels from house to house. In return, he gives a piece of coal to each house hold as a sign of good luck for the coming year.4. New EnglandNew England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and the state of New York, consisting of the modern U.S. states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut5. Boston Tea PartyThe Boston Tea Party was an action by colonists in Boston, a town in the British colony of Massachusetts, against the British government. On December 16, 1773, after officials in Boston refused to return three shiploads of taxed tea to Britain, a group of colonists boarded the ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor. The incident remains an iconic event of American history, and reference is often made to it in other political protests.6. American congressIt is known as the legislative branch, the law-making body. It is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is composed of 100 senators. The senatorial term is 6 years. The House of Representatives is composed of 435 Congressmen( Representatives), the office term is 2 years.B卷1. Hadrian’s WallIT was a Roman frontier built in the years AD 122-30 by order of the Emperor Hadrian . It is also One of the greatest monuments to the power and limitations of the Roman Empire in Britain.3. Victorian eraThe Victorian era of the United Kingdom was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 until her death in 1901. The reign was a long period of prosperity for the British people, as profits gained from the overseas British Empire, as well as from industrial improvements at home, allowed an educated middle class to develop. The era was preceded by the Georgian period and succeeded by the Edwardian period.4. Robert BurnsHe was a poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide.5. first thirteen coloniesThe original thirteen colonies were Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.6. American Industrial RevolutionIndustrial Revolution' generally refers to the first Industrial Revolution which took place in Europe, especially in England, during the late years of 18th century. But, there was a second Industrial Revolution which took place in America and Germany. Though the Industrial Revolution came to America a bit late, its importance in the economic development of the country is enormous. The Industrial Revolution brought about some spectacular changes. There was transition from hand-made products to machine-made products. Home-basedproductions were transformed in to Factory Productions. The innovations of the first Industrial Revolution like water-power/steam-power driven spinning machines and weaving machines helped America attain huge industrial growth. But the second Industrial Revolution was the one which brought revolutionary changes in economy of America. It gave birth to a much more urbanized modern American Society备注1.Guy Fawk's Day 2. The Bill of Rights 3.The Renaissance in British literature4.traditional English breakfast5.The Smithsonian Institution6.The Mexican WarIII. Answer the following questions.（10%x4=40%）1.Why are the Victorians so famous?During this period Britain managed to build a huge empire. It was also a time of tremendous change in the lives of British people. In 1837 most people lived in villages and worked on the land; by 1901, most lived in towns and worked in offices, shops and factories. During Queen Victoria's reign: Britain became the most powerful and richest country in the world, with the largest empire that had ever existed, ruling a quarter of the world's population. Towns and cities got piped water, gas and, by the end of the century, electricity2. What are the functions of Monarch in the UK?1) appoint and dismiss cabinet and other ministers on the prime Minister‘s advice2) be sent copies of Cabinet papers and has a brief meeting with Prime Minister to discuss current issues3) one of the components of the parliament4) All laws are enacted in the Monarch's name5) The monarch is the head or commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces(the British Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force) : the Privy Council6) the Supreme Governor the Church of England7) the source of all honors and dignities8) Outward duties of State9) Maintain a good relation with every Prime Minister3. What are six megalopolis in the US?1)Portland(Maine), Boston(Massachusetts), New York City(New York), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania),Baltimore(Maryland), Washington,D.C.2)Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Mexican Border3)Houston, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth4) Chicago5)Detroit6)Buffalo(New York),Cleveland (Ohio),Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania)4. What is the contribution of Industrial Revolution to American economy?Though the Industrial Revolution came to America a bit late, its importance in the economic development of the country is enormous. The Industrial Revolution brought about some spectacular changes. There was transition from hand-made products to machine-madeproducts. Home-based productions were transformed in to Factory Productions. The innovations of the first Industrial Revolution like water-power/steam-power driven spinning machines(⽔⼒纺纱机）and weaving machines（织布机）helped America attain huge industrial growth. But the second Industrial Revolution was the one which brought revolutionary changes in economy of America. It gave birth to a much more urbanized modern American Society.1.Why was Henry VIII so famous?Henry VIII was a significant figure in the history of the English monarchy. In the great part of his reign he brutally suppressed the influence of the Protestant Reformation in England. He is more popularly known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. Henry's struggles with Rome ultimately led to the separation of the Church of England from papal authority, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and establishing himself as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. Henry also oversaw the legal union of England and Wales with the Laws in Wales Acts 1535–1542. He is also noted for his six wives, two of whom were beheaded.2. How does the British economy develop?It went through Period of Empire, period of Decline and retrenchment and period of Europeanism3. How do Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day?March 17 Although not an official holiday, most employers show consideration by allowing them to take these days off. Irish Americans celebrate the old country's patron saint(守护神), St. Patrick, on March 17; this is a high-spirited day on which many Americans wear green clothing in honor of the "Emerald Isle."4.What is Veterans DayOriginally called Armistice Day. it was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought. Veterans' organizations hold parades, and the president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, in Washington, D.C.A I. Choice. (1.5%x20=30%)1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．B 8．D 9．A 10．A11．A 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B 17．B 18．D 19．B 20．B B I. Choice. (1.5%x20=30%)1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．B 8．D 9．A 10．A11．A 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B 17．A 18．B 19．A 20．B。

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The Society & Culture of Major English-speaking Countries英语国家社会与文化The UK1. What are the four nationswhich make up of the UK?这四个国家是什么构成的英国吗England, Scotland, Wales,and Northern Ireland2. The UK maintain linkswith its former colonialcountries through a loose andvoluntary organization called___________.英国保持联系前殖民国家通过宽松、自愿组织称British Commonwealth英联邦3. But more important todayto consider modern Britain’srole in its internationalrelations is to emphasize itsrole as a member of _____但更重要的是今天考虑现代英国年代作用的国际关系是强调其角色的成员European Union欧洲联盟，欧盟4. What are the mainreligions in the UK? 什么是主要宗教在英国吗Anglicanism (英国国教),Catholicism天主教；天主教义, Christianism耶稣教；基督教, and others (e.g. Islam).5. British history has been ahistory of invasions. Can youlist the invaders from thefirst to the last? 英国的历史上一直是侵略的历史。

你能列举侵略者从第一行到最后一行吗Rome Empire →Germanicpeoples: the Anglo-Saxon→Vikings from northernEurope →Normans fromnorthern France罗马帝国日耳曼人:盎格鲁-萨克逊维京人从北欧诺曼人从法国北部6. Who were the forefathersof the English?他们的先辈的英语吗Anglo-Saxon盎格鲁-撒克逊7. Who is King Arthur? Whydo the contemporary Englishpeople think of King Arthuras their hero?谁是亚瑟王呢?为什么当代英国人觉得亚瑟王的英雄吗A great leader in a Englishlegend derives from the fifthcentury AD. It is said that heunited the British and drovethe Saxons back with hismagical sword, Excalibur.一个伟大的领袖,在英国传说中来自第五世纪广告。

据说他在曼联的撒克逊人的英国,开车回到他的魔法剑,埃克斯卡利伯剑。

8. Who recreated the famous“round table”, and whatwas the purpose to do it?他再现了著名的圆桌,目的是什么做的吗King Arthur. He did it to lethis knights to have equalprecedence when they heldmeetings at his castle.亚瑟王。

他这样做是为了让他的骑士有相同优先级,当他们在他的城堡举行了会谈。

10. Why is the Monarchycarried out in UK? 为什么英国的君主制进行(P. 38, P2) The power of themonarchy was largelyderived from the ancientdoctrine of the “divine rightof kings (君权神授)”. It washeld that the sovereignderived his authority fromGod, not from his subjects(臣民).(中译本38,P2)电力君主制是很大程度上源自于古代的教条“神权的国王(君权神授)”。

这是认为主权派生的权力都来自于上帝,而不是从臣民(臣民)。

11. What is the currentgovernment type (政府模式)of the UK?Both ParliamentaryDemocracy andConstitutional monarchy两个议会民主和君主立宪制国家12. What are the constituentparts of British parliament?什么是英国议会的组成部分The House of Lords, andHouse of Commons英国上议院和下议院的13. What are the three majorpolitical parties in the UK?什么是三个主要政党在英国吗Labor Party; ConservativeParty; Liberal DemocratsParty工党,保守党,自由民主党党14. Which city is the capitalcity of Scotland, Wales, andNorthern Ireland,respectively? 哪个城市的首都是苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰,分别吗Scotland –Edinburgh (爱丁堡) Wales –Cardiff (加的夫)Northern Ireland - Belfast(贝尔法斯特)15. What are the three lawswhich consist of the Britishconstitution? 哪三个是法律,由英国宪法Statute law, Common law,and Convention law. 成文法,习惯法,法律和惯例。

16. What are the mainfunctions of Britishparliament? 的主要功能是什么英国议会呢To pass laws, to vote fortaxation, to scrutinizegovernment policy,administration, andexpenditure and to debate themajor issues of the day.通过法律,投票支持税收、监督政府政策、管理和支出和辩论中的主要问题一天。

17. What is the primary roleof the Monarchy? 什么是最主要的任务君主制吗?To symbolize the traditionand unity of the British state.象征着传统的团结和英国政府。

18. What is the main featureof British constitution?什么是英国宪法的主要特征There is no writtenconstitutions which mostcountries have.没有成文宪法,大多数国家。

19. Strictly speaking, whichthree parts consist of theParliament? 严格地说,这三个部分组成的议会The Queen, the House ofLords, and the House ofCommon女王,英国上议院的住宅,以及常见的20. Who are peers in theparliament? 谁是同行议会呢The member of the House ofLords, usually called Lords.成员的上议院,通常称为领主。

21. What is the differencebetween hereditary peersand life peers? 之间的区别是什么世袭贵族和生活的同行hereditary Peers are thosewho inherited the seat fromtheir forefathers, while lifepeers are those who areappointed by the sovereign,at the suggestion of thePrime Minister. The latter arenot allowed to pass his seatto his son.世袭贵族是那些继承了祖先的席位,而那些终身贵族所任命的主权,在首相的建议。

后者是不允许把座位让给了他的儿子。

22. Who are the Lords Spiritual ? 谁是上议院神职人员The Archbishops and most prominent bishops of the Church of England in the House of Lords. 主教和最著名的英国教堂的主教在上议院的。

23. Who are MPS? 谁是议员The members of the House of Commons.成员的下议院议员。

24. How long can a MP sit in the House of Commons after he/she has been elected? 多久才能议员坐在下议院的在他/她已当选吗Five years.25. Is a MP be allowed to be reelected? If yes, how many times is he/she allowed to be reelected? 是一个国会议员可以连任?如果是的,有多少次是他/她允许再次当选Yes. A Mp is allowed to be reelected limitless number of times是的。

一个允许当选议员是无限的次数26. What is the British Social Class Structure: 什么是英国的社会阶级结构Hereditary aristocracy •世袭贵族Upper middle-class •上层中产阶级Middle-class •中产阶级Lower middle-class •下层中产阶级Working-class •工薪阶层27. What does Oxbridgemean? 牛津和剑桥是什么意思The nickname of Oxford andCambridge university runtogether. 绰号牛津和剑桥大学一起运行。