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[VIP专享]英语国家概况模拟试题（完成）英语国家概况模拟试题1发布时间：[2008-10-9 11:31:32]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------英语国家概况模拟试题1Directions:I. There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the correct to each of the question and write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20%)1. The Tower of London was constructed bya) King Haroldb) Oliver Cromwellc) William the Conquerord) Robin Hood2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?a) Sinn Fein is the legal political party in Northern Ireland.b) Those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called Unionists.c) Social Democratic and Labour Party is a very important political party in Britain.d) Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists.3. Which of the following about the House of Commons in Britain is NOT true?a) Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.b) MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.c) MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.d) Most MPs belong to the major political parties.4. Which of the following descriptions about the Conservative Party is NOT true?a) It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.b) It prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.c) It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.d) It’s known as a party of high taxati on levels.5. Which company in Britain became an important aero-engine manufacturer after W.W.II?a) Boeingb) Rolls Roycec) McDonnel-Douglasd) Hawker-Siddeley6. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?a) Dr. Faustusb) Frankensteinc) Hamletd) Sense and Sensibility7. Which of the following was the first team sport to have organized rules?a) footballb) horse racingc) tennisd) cricket8. Which of the following is true about the Guy Fawkers Night?a) It’s celebrated by Scottish pe ople in Novemberb) It’s celebrated by English people in Novemberc) It’s celebrated by Scottish people in people in August.d) It’s celebrated by English people in people in August.9. Which of the following universities is privately funded in Britain?a) the university of Cambridgeb) the university of Oxfordc) the university of Buckinghamd) the university of Edingburgh10. Which of the following is not true about class system in UK?a) People of different classes tend to read different kind of newspaper.b) Class-division is only decided by people’s income.c) Though social advancement in possible, class affects person’s life-changes.d) The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.11. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Open University?a) It’s open to every body.b) It requires no formal educational qualifications.c) No university degree is rewarded.d) University courses are followed through TV, radio, correspondence, etc.12. Which of the following is a quality paper?a) The News of the World.b) The Guardian.c) The tabloidsd) All of the above.13. Which of the following is not true about life peers?a) They are not from the aristocratic families.b) They can not sit in the House of Lords.c) They earned their titles through their outstanding achievements.d) The title can not be inherited by their children.14. Which of the following countries in Australia’s largest trading partner”a) Chinab) ASEAN countiesc) Britaind) Japan15. Which of the following is the largest manufacturing sector in Australia?a) the ship-building industryb) the heavy engineering industryc) the Australian aerospace industryd) the Australian food-processing industry16. Which country/area in Australia’s largest export market for beef and veal?a) Singaporeb) The United Statesc) The Republic of Koread) The Middle East17. Which of the following is not a part of the Australian social security programs?a) Tertiary education systems.b) Age pensions.c) Pensions for war and defense widows.d) The child disability allowance.18. Who were the first settlers of New Zealand?a) voyagers from East Polynesiab) European navigatorsc) Sealers and whalersd) Christian missionaries19. Which of the following factors does not contribute to New Z ealand’s environmental?a) Favorable geographic feature.b) Low population.c) A late development of industry.d) The ozone hole over Antarctic20. Which of the following is not a function of Parliament of New Zealand?a) Enacting lawsb) Supervising the government’s administration.c) The redress of grievances by receiving petitions.d) Forming a government.II. Directions:There are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answers on the answer sheet. (30%) l The capital of Britain is 21__________, which has great influence on the UK in all fields including 22_____,23_____and 24_______.l In 1689, Parliament passed 25_______ to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.l 26______ was established by the Labour government in 1948, providing health care for all the people.l 27_______is a rough, fast game which was invented in Britain while 28____ is a more gentle sport which owes its origin to the Church.l In Britain, people can go to the 29______ without having any formal educational qualifications.l Australia is one of the most highly 30_______ countries in theworld with only 15% of Australians live in rural areas.l Australia, as the world’s 31_____ of wool, exports most of its wool production. The high quality wool mainly comes from the 32______breed of sheep.l Major ethnic groups in New Zealand, in the order of population size are 33______, 34______,35______ Chinese and Indian people.III. Directions:There are 10 questions in this part. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write you answer on the answer sheet. (20%)36) Who is the prime Minister in Britain at present?37) Has the Queen alone the power to change the terms of the Constitution in Britain?38) What city is the capital of Australia?39) When did the first European navigators arrive in New Zealand?40) Who is the Head of State of New Zealand?41) What is the full name of Australia?42) What does NATO stand for?43) When did Britain join the European Economic Community?44) Which is the largest city in Scotland?45) Who invented the game of golf?IV. Directions:Explain each of the following 6 out 9 in no more than 5 sentences. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (30%)46) The “roundheads”47) Australia’s im port pattern48) Sino-Australia relationship49) the ABC in Australia50) the kiwi51) the functions of the British Parliament52) John Major53) Halloween54) Oxbridge英语国家概况模拟试题1答案I. (20%)1.c2.c3.a4.d5.b6.c7.d8.b9.c 10.b11.c 12.b 13.b 14.d 15.d 16.b 17.a 18.a 19.d 20.dII.(30%)21.London/doc/b4787785.html,ernment/politics23.economy24.culture 25. the Bill of Rights26.The National Health Service 27. football28.tennis 29.Open University30.urbanized 31. largest producer32.merino 33. New Zealanders with European ancestry.34.Maori 35.People from the Pacific IslandsIII.(20%)36. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister today.37. No.38. The Capital city of Australia is Canberra.39. The first European navigators arrived in New Zealand in 1642.40. The Head of State of New Zealand is the British Monarch41. The full name of Australia is the Commonwealth of Australia42. NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.43. Britain joined the European Economic community in 1972.44. Glasgow in the largest city in Scotland.45. The Scottish invented the game of golf.IV.(30%)46. The “roundheads”These refer to the group of people representing the interests of Parliament during the civil war. They were so called because they defied popular fashion and cut their hair very short. Led by Oliver Cromwell, they defeated the royalists in 1642, and executed the king in 1649.47.As a developed country, Australia’s import pattern in different from that of other developed country. It imports little food and raw materials, but comparative a lot of capital equipment. Two-fifths of its imports are from the United States and Japan. Britain’s share has declined from 40% in the late 1950s to about 5% today.48. Australia and China established diplomatic relationship. Since then the leaders of the twocountries have been visiting each other regularly. The two countries are working together in many fields including education, energy and so on.49. the ABC stands for the Australia BroadcastingCorporation, a noncommercial national radio and television service funded mostly by the Government. The ABC has domestic network of offices in all capital cities and major regional cities as well as international network of bureaus. In addition to the regular news and current affairs programs, it also provides a variety of programs on children and education, arts, sports and documentaries and other programs.50. the kiwi is the mane of one species of the native bird in New Zealand. It is flightless. When capitalized the word is also used to refer to the New Zealanders or things of New Zealand origin.51. The functions of Parliament are: to pass laws, to vote for taxation, to scrutinize government policy, administration and expenditure and to debate the major issues of the day.52. John Major was the leader of the Conservative Party and was the ex- Prime Minister of the UK. In 1990, he was elected the leader of the Conservative Party, replacing Mrs. Thatcher. After he came into power, he had continued to carry out Thatcher’s policies but in a mild way.53.Halloween in a Scottish festival celebrated on 31 October each year. Communion with the dead, mischief, fortune-telling and masquerades are common practices. Some of the other customs are “ turnip lanterns” for children and girls using magic spells to see into the future.54. Oxbridge refers to the two top universities in Britain: Oxford and Cambridge. These two universities not only offer good education, but also offer a network of connections. Graduates from these universities occupy a high proportion of the top level of many aspects of British society.英语国家概况模拟试题2发布时间：[2008-10-9 11:30:47]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------英语国家概况模拟试题2Directions:I. There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the correct to each of the question and write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20%)1. Which of the following countries has no nuclear weapon capabilities?a) Britain。
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UKTrue or False1、The United Kingdom is located in northern Europe、2、The United Kingdom consists of four politicaldivisions —England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland、3、England is one of the two large islands in the BritishIsles、4、The British Isles are made up of three large islandsand hundreds of small ones、5、Wales lies on the east coast of the island of GreatBritain、6、The Commonwealth of Nations is a free associationof independent countries that all used to be coloniesof Britain、7、In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, anddeep, blue lakes provide some of the most beautifulscenery in Europe、8、The longest river in Britain is the Thames、9、The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh innorthwest England、10、Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, awarm ocean current that sweeps up from theequator and flows past the British Isles、FFFFFFTFFT1、The British Isles are made up of _______、A、three large islands and hundreds of small onesB、three large islands and dozens of small onesC、two large islands and hundreds of small onesD、two large islands and dozens of small ones2、Which of the following is NOT a political division on the island of Great Britain?A、England、B、Scotland、C、Northern Ireland、D、Wales、3、Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _______ and the North Sea in the east、A、eastB、southC、westD、north4、The Republic of Ireland was totally independent in the year _______、A、1920B、1945C、1918D、19495、The highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, lies in ______、A、the HighlandsB、the Southern UplandsC、the Central LowlandsD、the Lake District6、The British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth or the Commonwealth of Nations in __________、A、1921B、1931C、1945D、19507、The mountain system the Pennines is often called the backbone of _______、A、EnglandB、ScotlandC、Great BritainD、Ireland8、The regional capital of Northern Ireland is _______、A、GlasgowB、EdinburghC、CardiffD、BelfastCCBDABADB1、The English, the Scots, and the Welsh are Anglo-Saxons, but the Irish are Celts、2、London and England as a whole have great influence over the rest of the United Kingdom because of their large population、3、People of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi origin are the largest group of immigrants in Britain、4、Compared to the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of older people and a higher percentage of younger people、5、The Welsh language is the official language in Wales、6、Scottish Gaelic is the official language in Scotland、7、The English language is the predominant language in Northern Ireland、8、English people all strive to free themselves of regional or local accents in order to sound like educated English-speaking people、9、Social class in the UK lays more emphasis on money and property、10、Britishness is associated with political, historical, technological, sporting, and cultural achievements in Britain、FTTFTFTFFT1、The English people and the English language were born from the union of ________、A、the Angles and the SaxonsB、Romans and the Norman FrenchC、Danes or Vikings and the Norman FrenchD、Norman conquerors and the defeated Anglo-Saxons2、The first known settlers of Britain were _______、A、the IberiansB、the Beaker FolkC、the CeltsD、the Romans3、About 80,000 Scots speak Gaelic which is an ancient _________、A、Scottish languageB、English languageC、Irish languageD、Celtic language4、About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War II、They are mainly from the West Indies, India and __________、A、IndonesiaB、SingaporeC、Hong KongD、Pakistan5、In Britain _______ of the population is urban and _______ is rural、A、90% ; 10%B、80% ; 20%C、70% ; 30%D、60% ; 40%6、The ancestors of the Welsh were the ancient __________、A、CeltsB、RomansC、NormansD、Britons7、The average population density in Britain is ______ people per square kilometer、A、250B、370C、800D、5008、During the 5th century when the Roman Empire fell, the Germanic _________ invaded and conquered Britain、A、Angles and CeltsB、Angles and PictsC、Angles and BrythonsD、Angles and Saxons9、The upper class in Britain consists of the following except _________、A、peerageB、gentryC、landownersD、professionals10、“Britishness”can be reflected in the following except _________、A、Union JackB、conservativenessC、the BeatlesD、Thanksgiving DayDADDAAADDD1、The first Roman invasion took place in 43 AD, headed by the Emperor Julius Caesar、2、The name “England”derived from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who came to England in the 5th and 6th centuries、3、The Magna Carta defined the King’s feudal rights, preventing him from arbitrarily collecting revenue、4、The Black Death once ravaged England, carrying off three fourths ofthe population、5、During Edward III’s reign, the war with France known as the Hundred Years’War began、6、The Wars of the Roses were in the main a great contest for Crown between the rival houses of York and Lancaster、7、Queen Mary was a follower of the Church of England and she was determined to make England once again a Protestant country8、James’son, Charles I, who succeeded him in 1625, also thought that his right to rule was God-given、9、The establishment of the British East India Company in 1600 was a case of economic penetration、FTTFTTFTT1、In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against William’s army on Senlac field near ________、A、LondonB、NormandyC、StandfordD、Hastings2、The Plantagenet Dynasty was founded by _________、A、HenryB、Henry IIC、King JosephD、Count of Anjor3、English Reformation was carried out by _______ to change the religion in England from Catholicism to Protestantism、A、Edward VIB、Henry VIIIC、Mary ID、Elizabeth I4、King John was forced by the barons to sign the _______ which restricted the King’s power、A、Bill of RightsB、Petition of RightC、Provisions of OxfordD、Great Charter5、Simon de Montfort’s reform is considered to be the beginning of English _______、A、parliamentB、cabinetC、constitutionD、liberty6、From 1649 to 1658 England was called a Commonwealth、It was ruled first by Oliver Cromwell as _______、A、Lord ProtectorB、Lieutenant GeneralC、Commander of the New Model ArmyD、President7、William of Orange started Constitutional Monarchy by accepting _______ in 1689、A、Bill of RightsB、Petition of RightC、Provisions of OxfordD、Great Charter8、The 1851 London Great Exposition was held in the Crystal Palace which was designed by Queen _______’s husband Albert、A、MaryB、Elizabeth IC、VictoriaD、Anne9、The British Prime Minister who led the British to defeat Nazi Germany is _______、A、ChurchillB、ChamberlainC、MacDonaldD、MacmillanDBBDA AACA1、Although the monarch does not have any real power, he (or she) does have great influence、2、Britain does not have a written constitution、3、Each Member of Parliament represents a constituency, and holds his seat during the life of a Parliament、4、The House of Lords is the second chamber where changes in law can be made、5、The party which wins the second largest number of seats in the House of Lords becomes the official Opposition、6、Ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister、7、The two major parties in Britain today are the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democratic Party、8、Ministers in Britain cannot be elected Members of Parliament at the same time、TTTFFTFF1、The British constitution is made up of the following EXCEPT ___________、A、Commonwealth lawB、statute lawC、common lawD、ancient documents2、The House of Commons is elected by universal suffrage and has about ___________ Members of Parliament、A、650B、660C、670D、6803、British Conservative Party was formerly called _______ Party in the 18th century、A、WhigB、ToryC、LiberalD、Nationalist4、The United Kingdom is governed in the name of ___________, by ___________、A、the King; the Prime MinisterB、the Queen; the Prime MinisterC、the Prime Minister; His or Her Majesty’s GovernmentD、the Sovereign; His or Her Majesty’s Government5、________ is the “supreme governor”of the Church of England、A、The monarchB、The Archbishop of YorkC、The Archbishop of CanterburyD、The Roman Pope6、In Britain the citizens aged ____________ or over have the right to vote、A、16B、18C、21D、307、By tradition, the leader of the majority party is appointed ____________ by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom、A、Prime MinisterB、Member of ParliamentC、Lord of AppealD、Speaker of the House8、The Liberal Democratic Party is the combination of the Social Democratic Party and _____________、A、the Conservative PartyB、the Labour PartyC、the Liberal PartyD、the Green Party9、Parliament has the following functions EXCEPT ____________、A、making lawB、authorizing taxation and public expenditureC、declaring warD、examining the actions of the governmentAABDA BACC1、Although Britain is a unitary state, it does not have a single legal system、2、A Magistrates’Court sits with a jury、3、In Scotland, all appeals are heard by three or more judges of the High Court of Justiciary、4、Officers in Great Brain do not normally carry firearms、5、London’s Metropolitan Police Force is directly under the control of the Lord Chancellor、6、The main courts of civil jurisdiction in England and Wales are the County Courts、7、House of Lords is the court of last resort for most instances of UK law、8、Lord Chancellor is the highest court officer in Britain、9、Unless the case with which an arrested person is charged is very serious, he will usually be granted bail if he cannot be brought before the court within a day、10、If a person is charged with murder, and hasinsufficient means, he must be granted legal aidTFFTF TFFTT1、All criminal trials are held in open court because the criminal law presumes the _______ of the accused until he has been proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt、A、guiltB、impartialityC、innocenceD、honesty2、In England, Wales, and Northern Island, people between the age of _________ and 70 whose names appear on the electoral register are liable for jury service and their names are chosen at random、A、18B、19C、20D、213、The jury consists of ordinary, independent citizens summoned by the court: 12 in England, Wales and Northern Island, and ___________ in Scotland、A、12B、13C、14D、154、Whether the accused is guilty or innocent is decided by _________、A、the policemenB、the juryC、the judgeD、the sheriff5、The ultimate court of appeal in civil cases throughout the Scotland is _________、A、the Supreme Court of the United KingdomB、the Court of AppealC、the High Court of JusticiaryD、the House of Lords6、In England and Wales the highest judicial appointments are made by the Queen on the advice of ________、A、the Lord ChancellorB、the Home SecretaryC、the Prime MinisterD、the Attorney General7、Criminal cases in England and Wales may NOT be tried in ____________、A、the Magistrates’CourtB、the Court of AppealC、the High CourtD、the Crown Court8、The three “lay”magistrates that make up a Magistrates’Court in Britain are known as _________A、Justices of the PeaceB、stipendiary magistratesC、Justices of LawD、part-time magistrates9、The most serious criminal offences in Scotland are tried in __________、A、the District CourtB、the Sheriff CourtC、the High Court of JusticiaryD、the Crown CourtCADBA CCAC1、A century ago the British economy was among the strongest in the world、2、John Maynard Keynes was an influential American economist、3、A strong opponent of the policies of the Labor Party, Margaret Thatcher worked to increase government control over the British economy、4、In Britain service industries account for about two-thirds of its grossdomestic product、5、The area between London and South Wales is often referred to as Britain’s “Silicon Glen”、6、Britain imports chiefly manufactured products and exports mostly raw materials、7、Most of the United Kingdom’s trade is with other developed countries, especially other members of the European Union、8、The value of Britain’s exports of goods usually exceeds the value of its imports、9、Today, the City of London is the centre of Londonwhere government departments are located、10、The trade union movement in Britain is becomingstronger these years because of changes in the structure of employment、TFFTFFTFFF1、The economic policy Britain pursued in the 1950s and1960s was based on the theory of _______、A、Adam SmithB、John Maynard KeynesC、Margaret ThatcherD、Karl Marx2、Under Margaret Thatcher Britain experienced ______、A、economic recessionB、economic expansionC、economic declineD、economic depression3、Which of the following is NOT true of Britain’sagriculture?A、British farming is highly mechanized、B、Agriculture in Britain is intensive、C、British farming is very efficient、D、Britain’s agriculture can produce enough food for itspeople、4、In Britain less than ________ of the population are farmers、A、2%B、4%C、6%D、10%5、In the ______ Britain became a net exporter of oil、A、1960sB、1970sC、1980sD、1990s6、To stimulate economic recovery, the ThatcherGovernment carried out all the following policies but______、A、privatizationB、interventionismC、deregulationD、market liberalization7、Britain is the ____ largest trading nation in the world、A、thirdB、fourthC、fifthD、sixth8、British oil fields were discovered on the _______、A、English ChannelB、Irish SeaC、Norwegian SeaD、North Sea9、Which of the following is not included in the new industries in Britain?A、Microprocessors、B、Computers、C、Biotechnology、D、Motor vehicles、BBDAC BDDD1、The National Health Service (NHS) provides for every resident, regardless of income, a full range of medical services、2、The National Health Service (NHS) is now a largely free service、3、Social services authorities give help to families facing special problems、4、Social security benefits are increased annually in line with percentage increases in retail prices、5、General Practitioners receive fees based on the number of individuals who register with them as patients、6、In Northern Ireland, the needs of those in difficulty are met by local authorities, who draw upon funds provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)、7、Eye tests and dental treatments in NHS hospitals are free of charge、8、Personal social services refer to the provision of financial support for the people in difficulty、9、Most British people now live in detached houses、TTTFF FFFF1、The National Health Service (NHS) was established inthe United Kingdom in _________、A、1946B、1947C、1948D、19492、________ is directly responsible for the NHS、A、Local governmentB、Central governmentC、V oluntary organizationsD、Certain social boards3、In Britain, children up to the age of ______ canreceive family allowances for children、A、11B、12C、15D、164、In Britain, pensions for the elderly, or retirementbenefits, begin for women at the age of ________、A、50B、55C、60D、655、In England the NHS is managed by the ________、A、Department for Work and PensionsB、Department of HealthC、Social Security AgencyD、Social Services Department6、The National Health Service in Britain provides a fullrange of medical services for _______、A、employeesB、residents aged between 18-60C、every residentD、residents aged over 607、Social Security in the UK is the government’s mostexpensive program, costing _____ of public funding、A、20%B、25%C、30%D、35%8、A family doctor in Britain is also known as a ______、A、general doctorB、general pharmacistC、general practitionerD、family practitioner9、In 2001 people in marriage accounted for _______of the adult population in Britain、A、60%B、55%C、50%D、45%10、Houses have traditionally been divided intofollowing types EXCEPT ______、A、detached houseB、semi-detached houseC、terraced houseD、attached houseCBDCB CCCBD1、In the UK, more than half of the Christians attend worship on a regular basis、2、Christianity was first introduced into Britain by St. Augustine in the 6th century、3、Under the Act of Settlement 1701, the British monarch is required to be a member of the Church of England、4、The Supreme Governor of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury、5、Canterbury Cathedral is used for the Coronation of all British Monarchs、6、In 1994 the first women were ordained as priests in the AnglicanChurch、7、The Church of Scotland is the established church in Scotland and is subject to state control、8、The Baptist Union of Great Britain is the largest of the Free Churches in Britain、9、The UK has the second largest Jewish community in Western Europe、10、Since the United Kingdom guarantees its citizens religious freedom without interference from the state or the community, religion in Britain is separated from politics、FFTF FTFF TF1.________ is the largest of the Free Churches、A、The BaptistsB、The Methodist ChurchC、The Roman Catholic ChurchD、The Church in Wales2、Established Churches in Britain are ___________、A、Church of England and Church of WalesB、Church of Wales and Church of ScotlandC、the Anglican ChurchesD、Church of England and Church of Scotland3、The Free Churches do NOT include _________、A、the Church of EnglandB、the Methodist ChurchC、the Baptist ChurchD、the United Reformed Church4、The principal non-Christian communities in Britainare _______、A、the MoslemsB、the BuddhistsC、the HindusD、the Jews5、The Church of Scotland is a ________ church、A、MethodistB、BaptistC、PresbyterianD、Catholic6、In Great Britain, the ___________ is uniquely relatedto the Crown、A、Church of EnglandB、Church of ScotlandC、Church of IrelandD、Church of Wales7、The members of _______ in Britain have also beenknown as dissenters or nonconformists、A、the Anglican ChurchB、the Church of EnglandC、the Roman Catholic ChurchD、the Free Churches8、The Church of England has two provinces、Theyare ________、A、Canterbury and YorkB、London and YorkC、Durham and CanterburyD、London and WinchesterBDADC ADA1、Parents are required by law to ensure that their children receive compulsory full-time education between the age of 5 and 16、2、Most of the state secondary school population in Great Britain attends comprehensive schools、3、Thanks to the 1988 Education Reform Act, the UK has since provided universal and free state primary and secondary education、4、The Secretary of State for Education is responsible for education in the UK、5、The Department of Education and Science is primarily responsible for public spending on schools、6、In the UK, public schools are publicly-funded schools、7、Universities and higher education colleges enjoy academic freedom, appoint their own staff, award their own degrees, decide which students to admit and are financially self-reliant、8、In the UK, most undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees take three years to complete、9、The Open University was intended to give opportunities to adults who have been unable to take conventional higher education、10、More than 70 British citizens have been awarded the Nobel Prize in science, second only to the United States、TTFFFFFTTT1、There are some _______ universities in Britain, including the Open University、A、70B、80C、90D、1002、The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge date from the _____________ centuries、A、12th and 13thB、13th and 14thC、14th and 15thD、15th and 16th3、The usual age for transfer from primary to secondary schools is _____________ in England, Wales and Northern Ireland、A、14B、13C、12D、114、In Britain, private schools are often called ______、A、comprehensive schoolsB、grammar schoolsC、secondary modern schoolsD、independent schools5、In Britain, higher education is usually defined as advanced courses ofa standard higher than ________ or equivalent、A、GCE O-LevelB、GCE A-LevelC、GCE AS-LevelD、GCSE6、In Britain, education at primary levels emphasizes the following EXCEPT ____________、A、readingB、writingC、arithmeticD、science7、The following universities belong to “red-brick”universities EXCEPT _________、A、University of LeedsB、University of LiverpoolC、University of ManchesterD、University of Glasgow8、The leading scientific society in Britain is ________、A、the British Association for the Advancement ofScienceB、the Royal InstitutionC、the British AcademyD、the Royal SocietyCADDB DDD1、People in the UK spend most of their free time in the pub、2、The Royal National Theatre often performs in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace、3、With the emergence of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who, British popular music led the world from the early 1980s、4、The British Library, the national library, is one of the world’s three largest、5、The UK’s biggest-selling newspaper is The Times、6、The Channel 4 is state-owned, though it operates in a commercial way、7、The national sport of the UK is rugby、8、Cricket is popular in all the four home nations、9、Golf was born in Scotland、10、Tennis is the highest pro for the two weeks of the Wimbledon Championships、FFFTF TFFTT1、The largest and the most important museum in Britain is ____________、A、the British MuseumB、the Victoria and Albert MuseumC、the Imperial War MuseumD、the National Gallery2、Britain’s most popular pastime is ____________、A、reading newspaperB、watching TVC、playing footballD、horse racing3、The Times is a ____________ newspaper in Britain、A、quality dailyB、popular dailyC、quality SundayD、mid-market daily4、The Daily Mirror is a _________ newspaper in Britain、A、quality dailyB、popular dailyC、popular SundayD、mid-market daily5、Football has its traditional home in ___________、A、EnglandB、ScotlandC、FranceD、Italy6、_____________ is the most typical English sports、A、FootballB、RugbyC、CricketD、Horse racing7、Of the following four sports, _____________ has the longest history、A、cricketB、golfC、footballD、rugby8、The Beatles was a band formed by four boys from _________、A、ManchesterB、LiverpoolC、LondonD、EdinburghABABA CABUSA1、The United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east、2、The Mississippi river is the longest river in the United States、3、The Appalachian region is both complicated and varied, containing some of the highest mountains in North America, but also a vast expanse of intermontane basins, plateaus, and isolated ranges、4、Western Washington and Oregon receive plenty of rain and central California is noticeably drier in winter、5、New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America、6、Washington D、C、is located in the Southern States Region、7、Many Southerners have a strong sense of regional loyalty and take pride in the South’s history and tradition、8、The Midwestern States Region is a vast area of generally flat land thatcovers much of the center of the United States、9、Las Vegas and Reno stand out as “American dreamland”, for they primarily find wealth through the gambling and entertainment industries、10、Hawaii has the largest land area of all the states, and Alaska has one of the smallest land areas、FTFFT FTTTF1、The United States of America is the ____________ country in the world in size、A、largestB、second-largestC、third-largestD、fourth-largest2、____________ extend from the northern tip of Maine southwestern to Alabama、A、The Rocky MountainsB、The Appalachian HighlandsC、The Coast MountainsD、The Blue Mountains3、The climate of the United States is influenced by ____________、A、the Atlantic and Pacific OceansB、the Gulf of MexicoC、the Great LakesD、All of the above4、What is the leading commercial crop of the south?A、Cotton、B、Tobacco、C、Sugar cane、D、Rice、5、What Midwestern city is the automobile capital of the world?A、Chicago、B、Detroit、C、Milwaukee、D、Cleveland、6、One of the most important lakes in the United States is _________, which is the largest fresh water lake in the world、A、Lake SuperiorB、Lake MichiganC、Lake HuronD、Lake Ontario7、New England lies in __________ of the United States、A、the northern partB、the southern partC、the northeastern partD、the southeastern part8、The southern part of the Pacific coast in California has a ___________ climate、A、subtropicalB、continental desertC、maritimeD、Mediterranean9、The smallest state in the United States is ___________、A、WashingtonB、Rhode IslandC、HawaiiD、Maryland10、In the United States, the largest city along the Pacific coast is ___________、A、Los AngelesB、San FranciscoC、SeattleD、PortlandDBDBB ACDBA1、The first English colony in America was founded at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607、2、The early British settlers organized the east coast of North America into 17 colonies、3、When many thousands of Southerners saw the triumph of Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election as not simply a political defeat but also a threat to all southern institutions and the southern way of life, they decided to secede from the Confederacy、4、The Progressive Movement was a well-organized, unified movement, demanding government regulation of economy and social condition、5、The Stock Market collapse occurred in 1928 in the United States、6、The Marshall Plan refers to the military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey in the 1950s、7、Nixon was the second President in American history who resigned、8、The black-white racial chasm in post-Civil-Rights-Movement America was highlighted by the savage beating of Martin Luther King by white police officers in 1992、TFFFF FFF1、The British established 13 colonies along _________、A、the west coast of North AmericaB、the west coast of South AmericaC、the east coast of North AmericaD、the east coast of South America2、In the early 1850s, with the westward movement, the slavery became a serious political issue endangering the unity of the country because _________、A、whether or not slavery would expand into the future states formed as a result of the westward movement would affect the balance of power in the SenateB、the South insisted that slavery should be allowed to spread into all new territoriesC、the North refused to let slavery spread into new territoriesD、the North wanted to put an end to slavery3、The Progressive Movement wanted to ________ in order to stop big business control、A、initiate strict government regulationB、have the government fix pricesC、break up all the big businessesD、do away with rebates4、The 1920s in the United States has been described as a period of ____________ 、A、cultural revivalB、loss of purposeC、development in science and technologyD、material success and spiritual frustration5、The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and 1930s was first brought about by _____________、A、bank failures。
英语国家概况2模拟试题1
英语国家概况2模拟试题1I. There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)1. Which of the following statements was NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, _________________.A. each new state had its own government.B. each new state made its own laws and handled all its internal affairs.C. the national government was called the Congress with little power.D. the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.2. Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?A. The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.B. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.C. The president can make lawsD. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.3. Which of the following is unconstitutional in the United States?A. Catholics can build their own schools and hospitals.B. Non-Catholics can go to Catholic-run schools.C. Public money is provided to support religious schools.D. Women have the right to abortion.4. Three of the following authors are Noble Prize winners for literature. Which one is not?A. Ernest HemingwayB. Eugene O’NeillC. William FaulknerD. F. Scott Fitzgerald5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The northern states had outlawed slavery by 1830.B. Slavery was finally abolished in the South in 1865.C. The Northern states did not have racial discrimination.D. Segregation laws continued to be enforced in Southern states until the 1950s.6. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention?A. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland7. The United States was rated ________ in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth8. The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ________.A. the Appalachian MountainsB. the Rocky MountainsC. the Green MountainsD. the Blue Ridge Mountains9. The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except _______.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. William PennD. Benjamin Franklin10. In the United States school system, which of the following division is true?A. Elementary school, grammar schoolB. Elementary school, junior high schoolC. Elementary school, secondary schoolD. Junior high school, senior high school11. Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A. The American had the mixed blood of European or their descendants.B. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American Indians.C. The American has the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.D. The American had the blood of the English and their descendants.12. Which of the following is considered an American master piece?A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of the Sleepy HollowC. The Masque of the Red DeathD. Moby Dick13. Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in the spirit of India’s leader Gandhi, ___________ was awarded the Nobel Peace Price in 1964.A. John F. KennedyB. James FarmerC. Ells BakerD. Martin Luther King, Jr.14. ________ made the first desktop PC.A. Bill GatesB. IBMC. Two young amateur inventorsD. Apple Computers15. One of the oldest towns (landed in 1513) in the US is ___________.A. New YorkB. BostonC. PhiladelphiaD. St. Augustine16. The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canada border to New Mexico is __________.A. the Rocky MountainsB. the Blue Ridge MountainsC. the Appalachian MountainsD. the Green Mountains17. _________ led to the end of the Pony Express System.A. SteamboatB. TelephoneC. TelegraphD. Railroad18. _______ invited the telephone.A. Alexander Graham BellB. Reginald FessendenC. Samuel F. B. MorseD. Thomas Alva Edison19. Unlike Martin Luther, _________ the chief spokesperson of Black Muslims advocated violence in self defense and black pride.A. Ella BakerB. Malcolm XC. James FarmerD. Stokeley Carmichael20. Mark Twain’s works are characterized by the following exc ept _______.A. tall talesB. sense of humorC. egoismD. jokesII. There are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding places on the ANSWER SHEET. (30 points)A. Two most important principles of the Holy Experiment were ____21___ and ___22____.B. The city where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where23 was made is Philadelphia.C. The first Secretary of Treasury of the United States was 24 .D. The majority of Catholic in the US are descendents of immigrants from 25 , Italy and 26 .E. Tony Morrison won the 27 in 1993, the first 28 to receive this honor.F. Every State in America has its own laws about 29 and all states require young people to go to school. Thus, every child in America is guaranteed up to 30 years of education.G. In 1964, 31 signed the Civil Rights Law passed by Congress to 32 .H. American society is a stratified one in which power, wealth and 33 areunequally distributed among the population.I. The two most well-known computer companies are IBM and 34 ；now the largest software company is 35 whose director is Bill Gates. III. There are 10 questions in this part. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)36. Who was the main author of Declaration of Independence?37. What is the main duty of the US Congress?38. Which church do the majority of Americans belong to?39. How many states were there when the United States of America was founded?40. What are the three branches of the US government?41. What id the symbol of the Democratic Party?42. What does “K” stands for in the term of “K to 12 education”?43. What was Henry James mainly interested in writing about?44. What does W ASP stand for?45. What was Ku Klux Klan?IV. Explain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (30 points)46. Puritanism47. the Bill of Rights48. Industrial revolution in America49. the “Lost Generation”50. Three Faiths in the US51. Boards of education52. Martin Luther King, Jr.53. Richard Nixon参考答案I. 每题1分，共20分1--- 5 DCCDC 6---10 BCDCB 11----15 ADDCD 16—20 ACABC II. 每题1.5分，共30分21. the spirit of liberty and equality22. separation of state and church23. the US Constitution24. Alexander Hamilton25. Ireland26. Holland27.Nobel Prize for Literature28. Afro-American writer29. education30. thirteen31. President Johnson32. improve racial relation33. prestige34. Apple35. MicrosoftIII. 每题2分，共20分36. The main author was Thomas Jefferson.37. The main duty is to make laws.38. They belong to the Protestant Church.39. There were 13 states.40. There are Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch.41. It is the donkey.42. It stands for Kindergarten43. Henry James was mainly interested in writing about Americans living in Europe.44. W ASP stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant.45. Ku Klux Klan was known as the most notorious terrorist group against black civil rights workers in the south.IV. (6 out of 8)每题5分，共30分46. PuritanismPuritans were those who followed the doctrine of John Calvin and wanted to purify the Church of England. They believed that human beings were predestined by God before they were born. Some were God’s chosen people while others were damned to hell. No church nor good works could save people. The sign of being god’s elect were the success in his work or the prosperity in his calling. They also argued that everyone must read the Bible in order to find god’s will and establish a direct contact with God. These beliefs had great impact on American culture.47. the Bill of RightsThe Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791. The Bill of Rights was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on.48. Industrial revolution in AmericaAfter independence, America was principally an agricultural country. The Industrial Revolution in England brought many changes to American industry between 1776 and 1860. One key development was the introduction of the factory system a second development was the “American system” of mass production. A third development was the application of new technologies to industrial tasks. A fourth development was the emergency of new forms of business organization --- the bank and the corporation.49. the “Lost Generation”In the aftermath of World War I, many novelists produced a literature of disillusionment. Some li ved abroad. They were known as the “Lost Generation”. The two most representative writers of the “Lost Generation” were Hemingway and Fitzgerald.50. Three Faiths in the USBy the 1950s, the three faiths model of American religion had developed. Americans were considered to come in three basic varieties: Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, the other reflecting the strength in numbers of each group.51. Boards of educationBoards of education refer to groups of people who make policies for schools at the state and/or district level. They also make decisions about the school curriculum, teacher standards and certification, and the overall measurement of student progress.52. Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr., an Atlanta-born Baptist minister, was the leader of the Southern Christian Leadership conference during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. To promote his philosophy of nonviolent protest against segregation and other kinds of social injustice, King organized a series of “marches”, including the march on Washington of August, 1963, when King delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech. As a civilrights leader, King worked not only to end racial discrimination and poverty, King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize n 1964. He was assassinated in the city of Memphis in April 1968.53. Richard NixonRichard Nixon was the former President of the United States of America. In the early 1970s, he was involved in the Watergate scandal, for which he was forced to resign from the presidency.。
英语国家概况1模拟题（3套）
英语国家概况1模拟题（3套）（专科）英语国家概况1模拟题一ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for:A its most famo us landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. The first European settlement on the continent Australiabegan in ___A 1902B 1788C 1770D 17876. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8. Which of the following is NOT true about lie peers?A They are not from the aristocratic families.B They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11. Australia’s three most important field crops are ____.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12. TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13.____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A The Sydney Morning HeraldB The AustralianC The MercuryD The Australian Financial Review14. The first settlers of New Zealand were ____.A voyagers from East PolynesiaB European navigatorsC sealers and whalersD Christian missionaries15. The largest state in terms of area is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is ____.A The ship-building industryB The secondary industryC The tertiary industryD The food-processing industry17. The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse is:A to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal and illegal drugs18. Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement19. In its imperial prime, Britain ruled:A a fourth of the globeB a fifth of the worldC a third of the worldD two-thirds of the earth20. Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the correspondingplace on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* Strictly speaking, the parliament today consists of 21____, the House of Lords and 22____.* In 1689, Parliament passed The Bill of Rights to ensure that the king would never be able to ignore 23 ____.* Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are 24 _____, 25 _____ and historical plays.* The early decades saw the great poets of the Romantic Movement, such as 26____, Shelley and 27 _______.* The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, which is well-known for its natural 28 ____.* Pupils from the age of (29) ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run primary schools.* (30 ) ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain.Ⅲ.Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31 The Scottish people all over the world celebrate their most beloved national poet by holding a Burns Supper on the evening of his death.32 Beowulf is one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary works.33 MSc stands for Master of Science.34 The international tennis championships was held in Wimbledon.35 John Le Carre wrote “ Smiley’s People”.36 GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education.37. Diplomatic relations between Australia and China established in the1970s.38 Most advertising in Britain is carried in newspapers.39. Australia have five states.40 BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in Australia.Ⅳ.Questions and answers. Answer the following questions in detail. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (30 points, 10 points for each)41. How do the British celebrate the Queen’s Birthday? What is the origin of this holiday?42. Please explain independent schools in UK.43. Please introduce Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).（专科）英语国家概况1模拟题二ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1 Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2 Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A the cultural centreB the business centreC the financial centreD the sports centre3 By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister4 Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC Sense and SensibilityD Romeo and Juliet5 Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A cricketB skiingC golfingD horse racing6 Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A rabbitsB eggsC chicksD haggis7 Which of the following is NOT true about the “flats”?A They are not considered as the most desirable home.B They are usually two-storey buildings.C They are often publicly owned.D All of them are of low status and are very cheap.8 Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB the United States, France, Britain, Germany and RussiaC China, Russia, France, Britain and the United StatesD China, Britain, France, United States and Japan9 In Britain most advertising is carried _____.A in newspapersB in magazinesC on televisionD on radio10 Which of the following i s the world’s oldest national newspaper?A The TimesB The ObserverC The GuardianD The Financial Times11 The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states, came into being on:A Jan.18, 1788B Jan.26, 1788C Jan. 1,1901D April 25,191412 Which country/area is Australia’s largest export market for beef and veal?A SingaporeB The United SatesC The Republic of KoreaD The Middle East13 Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is:A freeB expensiveC compulsoryD optional14 The Maori word “Marae” means ____.A Maori cultureB non- Maori or EuropeanC protocolD meeting house15 The largest state in terms of population is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16 Who was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote?A United StatesB New ZealandC BritianD Australia17 Australia also has external territories in:A the Arctic Ocean and the Indian OceanB the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic OceanC the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic OceanD the Indian Ocean and the Antarctic18 The sole parent pension is available to:A all single parentsB single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowanceC single parents divorced with children under 16.D divorced or widowed old women19 The Head of State of New Zealand is ____.A the Prime MinisterB the Governor-GeneralC the British monarchD the Ombudsman20 Since the early 1960s, ____ has grown to be Australia’s largest trading partner?A JapanB GermanyC BritianD FranceⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)＊The major imports of New Zealand are Machinery (21) ________ and Minerals fuels.＊Australia’s t hree most important field crops are (22) ______, (23)_____ and (24)______.＊(25) ____ is the British oldest daily newspaper.＊Schooling in Australia between the ages of (26)____ and 15 is (27)_____.＊The media are also affected by (28)_____, a legal act which demands that all government information is kept (29)____ unless the government agrees.＊On (30)___ each year, Protestant “Orangemen” march through the streets, celebrating their victory over the Catholics.Ⅲ Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31 William the Conqueror built the T ower of London.32.Joseph Conrad is the author of the Heart of Darkness.33 Spanish is the official language in Australia.34 In 1888 the first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia.35.The first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia.36 On 30th October Halloween is celebrated.37 Eisteddfod is the largest popular festival of music making and poetry writing now in Europe.38. BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in New Zealand.39. Aboriginal people were the first inhabitants of Australia.40.The first settlers of New Zealand were from East Polynesia.Ⅳ.Questions and answers. Explain the following items. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points,6 points for each)41 comprehensive schools42 The Bronte sisters43 Boxing Day（专科）英语国家概况1模拟题三ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1 Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2 Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A the cultural centreB the business centreC the financial centreD the sports centre3 By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister4 Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC Sense and SensibilityD Romeo and Juliet5 Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A cricketB skiingC golfingD horse racing6. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8.Which of the following is NOT true about lie peers?A They are not from the aristocratic families.B They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11.Australia’s three most important field crops are ____.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12.TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13 In 1787, Britain decided to colonize Australia becauseA Captain Cook’s account of his discovery was not interestingB Britain wanted to control the gold mines in AustraliaC Australia was an attractive place to English peopleD Britain needed new places to transport its criminals14 The state that had the first British settlement is ____.A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria15 Radio Australia is ________.A a domestic radio service in AustraliaB an English-language international radio serviceC the overseas service of the ABCD the overseas service of the SBS16 Who was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote?A United StatesB New ZealandC BritainD Australia17 Which of the following statements is correct?A Australia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of woolB Australia is the world’s largest exporter of agricultural productsC Australia is the world’s larges t producer and exporter of sugarD Australia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of dairy products18 Which of the following is NOT true about St Patrick?A He was once made a slave in IrelandB He brought Christianity to IrelandC He drove snakes out of IrelandD He was a druid19Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Mineral fuels20 In 1769,, ____ visited New Zealand and claimed it for BritainA Abel TasmanB James CookC Christian missionariesD sealers and whalersⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* The island of Great Britain is made up of 21____, 22____ and Wales.*The most important function of the parliament is to 23 ____.* Two famous public schools in England are (24) ____ and（25）____.* The (26)____ were the first inhabitants of Australia They have lived on the continental for 40 000 to 60 000 years. They lived on (27)_____ and (28)_____. Their lives were strictly governed by laws and observances.* The Australia’s government system and practices follow the Western political tradition, especially those of (29)___ and (30 )_____.ⅢMatch the English with its corresponding Chinese meaning. Write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWERSHEET.(20 points)31 Many British people like to participate in the popular sport of fishing. It is sometimes called Angling.32 The majority of people in Scotland live in the Highlands.33 Three major national parties in Britain are The Conservative Party, the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats.34 The British parliament consist of the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.35 The largest city in Scotland is Moray.36 There are 1000 newspapers in Britain.37 The capital of Australia is Canberra.38 The official languages in New Zealand are English and Maori.39 The international tennis championships is held in Wimbledon.40 The ABC in Australia stand for Australian Broadcasting Corporation.ⅣQuestions and answers. Explain the following items. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points,6 points for each)41 the Anglo-Saxons42 The Liberal Democrats43 Postmodernism。
自考英语国家概况模考试题
自考英语国家概况模考试题一、单选题1． In the early 1850s, with the westward movement,the slavery issue became a serious political issue endangering the unity of the country because___.A． whether the future states formed as a result of the westward movement should be free or slave world affect the balance of power in the SenateB． the south insisted that slavery should be allowed to spread into all new territories C． the north refused to let slavery spread into new territoriesD． the north wanted to put and end to slavery2． Higher education in the United States consists of___types of institutions.A． fourB． fiveC． sixD． seven3． It was___who first brought up the idea of containment.A． George MarshallB． Harry TrumanC． George KennanD． Franklin4． The "Lost Generation" refers to those who___.A． have no ambition in lifeB． are physically and spiritually impotentC． are homelessD． are expatriates5． Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of___.A． EasterB． ChristmasC． ValentineD．New Year’s Day6． Washington I rving’s most famous book The Sketch Book contains___.A． The Legend of Sleepy HollowB． Rip Van WinkleC． A History of New YorkD． Both A and B7． In the early 19th century, New York City was___.A． the capital of the United StatesB． the center of Harlem RenaissanceC． the center of knickerbockersD． None of the above8． The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called___.A． EskimosB． AboriginesC． IndiansD． Maoris9． ___is the Maori name for New Zealand，meaning" land of the long，white cloud"．A． KiwiB． WaitangiC． MaoritangaD． Aotearoa10． In the 18th century, there appeared___in England, which owed a great deal to the invertion of machines.A． the Industrial RevolutionB． the Bourgeois ReformationC． the Wars of the RosesD． the Religious Reformation11． Northern Ireland，which takes up the northern fifth of Ireland，is a fourth political division of___.A． the United KingdomB． BritainC． the British IslesD． A or B12． Ireland is one of the most___countries of Europe.A． PuritanB． CatholicC． ChristianD． Protestant13． Which statement is NOT true about Ireland ?A． Ireland is divided into two political unitsB． Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC． The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD． Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds 14． Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A． Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB． Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world's continents C． Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD． Because most of the continent is hot and dry15．In Australia___has the country’s richest farmland and best grazing land.A． the Great Western PlateauB． the Eastern HighlandsC． the Central Eastern LowlandsD． the Outback16． The Australian Constitution can only be changed by___.A． the Prime MinisterB． the Governor-GeneralC． the ParliamentD． referendum17． Which of the following is true？A．Canada is the world’s third largest country after Russia an d ChinaB． Canada has a land area of about 10 million square KilometersC． Montreal is the largest city in CanadaD． Canada lies to the south of the United States18． It was___who established the settlement in Canada in 1608．A． Samuel de ChamplainB． John CabotC． Jacques CartierD． Henry Hudson19． Who founded the first permanent settlements at Quebec and Montreal on the St. Lawrence River?A． John CabotB． Jacques CartierC． Samuel de ChamplainD． Henry Hudson20． What was the main cause of the Second World War?A． The main cause was big power struggle for control of the worldB． It was the world-wide economic crisisC． It was the military expansion of Japan, and GermanyD． Both B and C21． The following are the factors that have contributed to the development of the U. S. economy except___.A． the vast space and resources of the landB． the ideals of freedom and economic opportunityC． English as its national languageD． hard work by the people22． The chief reason for early settlers to come to the New Continent was___.A． to seek better opportunityB． to escape religious persecutionC． to satisfy the urge for adventureD． A and B23． The legal holiday observed annually in the U. S. on the fourth Thursday of November is___.A． Independence DayB． Thanksgiving DayC．Washington’s BirthdayD． Halloween24．Which of the following may NOT be President Wilson’s achievements in his program of New Freedom ?A． Making loans available to farmers at low ratesB． Adopting an income taxC． Regulating trusts by stating clearly the unfair business practicesD． Regulating railroad prices and their rebates25． When___,this was the beginning of American involvement in Vietnam.A． the United States decided to provide France with military aid in their fight in Vietnam B． the United States started to provide aid for the South Vietnamese government after the Geneva Conference in 1954C． the United States sent more and more military advisers to South VietnamD． the United States began to Americanize the war in Vietnam26．In the 1900s with the development of industry and the extension of railroad network, there was a___in the United States.A． fast growth of populationB． rapid growth of military powerC． fast growth of labor unionsD． rapid growth of cities27． Traditionally，the mainstream Americans were called___.A． WASPsB． ChicanosC． New EnglandersD． Hispanics28． One of the important decisions at the Yalta Conference was___.A． the allied landing at NormandyB． the setting-up of a world organization,the United Nations,to manage peace and security after the warC． co-ordinated efforts in war against JapanD． None of the above29． New Freedom was the program of___.A． Henry TrumanB． Theodore RooseveltC． Woodrow WilsonD． Franklin Roosevelt30． The symbols that are associated with Valentine’s Day are the following except___. A． cards decorated with heartsB． Cupid armed with bow and arrowC． flowers tied with red ribbonsD． roast turkey31． According to the American Constitution,the United States has___.A． a federal system of governmentB． a unitary system of governmentC． a constitutional monarchD． three layers of rule32． In his inaugural speech___said that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." A． Woodrow WilsonB． Theodore RooseveltC． Franklin RooseveltD． George Washington33． No less than___nobles of royal blood were killed in the Wars of the Roses.A． 80B． 90C． 100D． 11034． Those who tried to destroy the hated machines during the English Industrial Revolution were called___.A． DestroyersB． BreakersC． UnionistsD． Luddites35． The modern games of tennis originated in___in the late 19th century.A． EnglandB． ScotlandC． WalesD． Ireland36． Which of the following statements is not true about the Bishop's courts?A． They could inflict corporal punishmentB． They could punish by means of censureC． They could punish by means of excommunicationsD． They could punish by means of penance37． Which of the following is NOT the non-Christian communities in Britain?A． JewsB． BuddhistsC． PentecostalistsD． Moslems38． In___each year the National Film Theatre hosts the London Film Festival,at which some 250 new films from all over the world are screened.A． SeptemberB． OctoberC． NovemberD． December39． Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth?A． Members of nations are joined together politicallyB． The Commonwealth has special powersC． The decision to become a member of the Commonwealth is made by BritainD． It is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain. 40． ___became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.A． ComumbaB． EthelbertC． St. AugustineD． Egbert41． There are three political divisions on the islands of great Britain.They are___. A． Britain,Scotland and WalesB． England,Scotland and WalesC． Britain,Scotland and IrelandD． England,Scotland and Ireland42． In___,the name Great Britain came into being.A． 1689B． 1702C． 1701D． 170743． The English Civil War is also called___.A． the Glorious RevolutionB． the Bloody RevolutionC． Wars of the RosesD． the Puritan Revolution44． In the Industrial Revolution，changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of___.A． potteryB． hardwareC． textilesD． chemicals45． The war of Roses ended with the failure of___.A． the House of LancasterB． the House of StuartC． the House of YorkD． the House of Plantagenet46． During the British Civil Wars (1642 - 1651), the supporters of Parliament were called___.A． CavaliersB． RoyalistsC． FederalistD． Roundheads47． In Britain police officers are not allowed to join___or to go on strike.A． a choirB． a political partyC． a trade unionD． a club48． Which of the following statements in NOT true?A． Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England in 1653 by the Petition of RightB． Oliver Cromwell crushed without mercy a rebellion in IrelandC． Oliver Cromwell suppressed the Levellers, a group within his own army who advocated total religious and social equalityD． Oliver Cromwell replaced the Rump with an assembly largely chosen by himself 49． Britain is the___largest trading nation in the world.A． fourthB． fifthC． sixthD． seventh50． Which of the following statements is NOT true?A． Elizabeth I broke Mary's ties with RomeB． Elizabeth I restored her father's independent Church of EnglandC． Elizabeth I 's religious reform was a compromise of viewsD． Elizabeth I 's religious settlement was acceptable to both extreme Protestants and ardent Catholics二、简答题1． What kind of the economic system does the United States have?2． What are the two special powers of the Senate?3． Why did the Civil War break out?4． What animal is regarded as a national symbol of New Zealand?5． What does IRA stand for?6． What does ACT stand for in Australian political division?7． What kind of system of government does Canada have?8．Why is December 26th called “Boxing Day”?9．Why is King Alfred known as “the father of the British navy” ?10．What’s the official name of Britain?三、名词解释题1． winner-take-all2． Separation of powers3． Constitutional Monarchy4． Alfred the Great附：部分试卷答案一、单选题1．答案： a2．答案： c3．答案： c4．答案： b5．答案： a6．答案： d7．答案： c8．答案： d9．答案： d10．答案： a11．答案： d12．答案： b13．答案： d14．答案： d15．答案： c16．答案： d17．答案： b18．答案： a 19．答案： c 20．答案： a 21．答案： c 22．答案： d其他试题答案略本文源于中国大学网。
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英语国家概况模拟试卷英语专业《英语国家文化（I）》模拟练习卷1. European culture is made up of many elements, which have gone through changes over the centuries. Two of these elements are considered to be more enduring and they are: the Greco-Roman element, and the Judeo-Christian element.2. Around the 6th century AD, British Celts displaced from Glasgow and occupied the area around what is now Edinburgh.3. The island of Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland and Wales.4. The Good Friday Agreement assures that the Dublin government was able to make representations to the British government on matters affecting the northern Catholic minority.5. “Ulster”, referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom.6. As the king in theory had God on his side, it was thought that he should exercise absolute power.7. The term “parliament” was first officially used in 1066 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and town.8. There are three major national parties in the UK: Labor, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats.9. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.10. The southeast of England is the best agricultural land in Briatin.1. In the history of the UK, who is the hero against invaders by English people?A. King Arthur against Anglo-Saxons, the forefather of today’s English people.B. Alfred the Great against V ikings from Scandinavia in the Central Europe.C. William Wallace against King Edward the first.D. Llywelyn against King Edward the first.2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Wales was invaded by the Romans.B. Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C. Wales was threatened by the English.D. Wales was threatened by the Anglo-Saxons. 3. How many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A. 26B. 6C. 32D. 84. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street. They came first ___.A. to protect CatholicsB. to maintain traffic order in Northern IrelandC. to protect ProtestantsD. to place the Royal Ulster since they were unable to keep social order5. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A. James IIB. William of OrangeC. Oliver CromwellD. George I6. Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A. UK constitution is unwritten.B. It is made up of Act of Parliament, Common laws, Equity laws and European Community legislation.C. Prime Minister summons and dissolves Parliament.D. Queen must assent to Bills passed by Parliament7. Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979?A. the Conservative governmentB. the Liberal governmentC. the Labor governmentD. the radical government8. Which of the following party adopts a “fatherly” sense of obligation to poorer people in the society?A. the Conservative PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. t he Party of WalesD. the Labor Party9. Which of the following about British economy is true?A. UK is still the world factory although it declined absolutely.B. British government did not elect to transit to Euro and instead retained the pound as its currency.C. Except for coal, natural gas, and oil, the UK has few natural resources.D. The best agricultural land in Britain is in the southwest of England.10. Which of the following is true about present UK’s schools?A. The minority of the students attend schools wholly or partly supported with public funds.B. Private school means good quality of education, better universities and better jobs for the wealthiermiddle class.C. “Public schools” in the UK are part of the national educational system and most of students attendthe public schools.D. In the UK those who pass the GNVQs exams will go to university.得分评卷人复核人I. Decide whether the following statements is true(T) or false (F). (1 point each, 10 points)得分评卷人复核人II. Choose the answer that best completes the statementor answers the question. (1 point each, 20 points)得分评卷人复核人III. Read the following statements and fill in theblanks. (1 point each, 20 points)1. In 1066, William Normandy crossed the English Channel and defeated an English army under _____. This marks the last time that an army from outside Britain succeeded in invading.2. In 1314, the Scots defeated English army under the leadership of Robert Bruce at the Battle of _____ and won the independence of Scotland for 300 years.3. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was of 1916, in which the rebels took over Dublin’s Post Office, forcing the British to retake it by military means.4. The Home Rule Bill was finally passed in _____, but the process was overtaken by the WWI and was suspended for the duration of the war.5. The most important function of the Parliament is to ______.6._____, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth II, unitedEngland under his rule in 829.7. The Bill of Rights was passed in 1689 to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore _____.8. _____ was established by the Labor government in 1948, providing health care for all the people.9. The immigrants have problems of unemployment, under-representation in politics and unfair treatment by police and by the _____ system.10. Periodic national elections are very important in the western model of _____.1. The Provisional IRA2. The House of Lords3. V ote of No Confidence4. The Open UniversityDirections: Write a short essay after reading the following article. In the first part of your writing, you should summarize the characteristics of UK population. In the second part, you should explain some related concepts about it with the knowledge you learned in the Course.Britain’s predominant historical stock is called Anglo-Saxon. Germanic peoples from Europe—the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes—arrived in Britain in massive numbers between the 5th and 7th centuries AD. These people tended to be tall, blond, and blue-eyed. Their language became the foundation of the basic, short, everyday words in modern English. These groups invaded and overwhelmed Roman Britain, choosing to settle on the plains of England because of the mild climate and good soils. Native Britons fought the great flood of Germanic peoples, and many Britons who survived fled west to the hill country. These refugees and native Britons were Celts who had absorbed the earliestpeoples on the island, the prehistoric people known as Iberians. Celts tended to be shorter than Anglo-Saxons and have rounder heads. Most had darker hair, but a strikingly high percentage of Celts had red hair.After the Anglo-Saxon conquest, the Celts remained in Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and the West Country (the southwestern peninsula of Britain), where Celtic languages are still used to some extent and Celtic culture is still celebrated. This geographic separation between the Germanic Anglo-Saxons and the Celts has broken down over the centuries as people have migrated and intermarried.A substantial number of Scandinavians raided and settled in Great Britain and Ireland during the 9th century. By then the Anglo-Saxons had established agricultural and Christian communities, and eventually they succeeded in subduing and integrating the Scandinavians into their kingdoms. In 1066 the Normans, French-speaking invaders of Norse origin, conquered England, adding yet another ethnic component. Although the Normans were the last major group to add their stock to the British population, waves of other foreigners and refugees have immigrated to Britain for religious, political, and economic reasons. Protestant French sought refuge in the 17th century, sailors of African ancestry came in the 18th century, and Jews from central and Eastern Europe immigrated in the late 19th century and during the 1930s and late 1940s.Most British people attribute their origins to the early invaders, calling themselves English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, or Ulsterites. The Ulsterites are an ethnically controversial group—some claim they are Scottish and others identify themselves as Protestant Irish. The remaining share of the population areminorities who arrived, for the most part, in the decades following the end of World War II in 1945.These minorities—Chinese, Asian Indians, Pakistanis, Africans, and Caribbean people of African ancestry—came to Britain in substantial numbers after 1945. Immigration from the South Asian subcontinent (India and Pakistan) stabilized in the 1990s, but immigration from African countries continued to rise. By the late 1990s more than half of the people in these categories had been born in the United Kingdom. These newer ethnic groups tend to live in the more urban and industrial areas of England, especially in London, Birmingham, and Leeds. It is estimated that 60 percent of black Britons live in the London area, along with 41 percent of the Asian Indian population.得分评卷人复核人IV. Tell what you know about the following in yourown words. (5points each, 20 points)得分评卷人复核人V. Essay writing. (30 points)Although population censuses have been taken in the United Kingdom every decade since 1801, the 1991 census was the first to include a question on ethnic origin. More than 94 percent of the population is described as white. According to the most recent estimates, based on 1994 statistics, Asian Indians make up 1.5 percent of the British population; Pakistanis, 0.9 percent; Bangladeshis, 0.3 percent; Chinese, 0.3 percent; Caribbeans, 0.08 percent; and Africans, 0.03 percent.Irish immigration to Britain is unique. The Irish have migrated to Great Britain for centuries and continue to do so. If their descendants are included along with the 2.4 percent counted as ethnic Irish living in Great Britain today, they form a large component of the British population. Originally the Irishmigrated to Britain to perform hard labor, such as building the railroads, but in recent years college graduates with high-tech skills are making up a higher percentage of Irish immigrants. Some live in largely Irish communities and others are quickly and completely absorbed into mainstream society. All children born to Irish parents in Britain are called British. Any citizen of Ireland who settles in Britain automatically has British citizenship.The United Kingdom is generally a prosperous, well-educated, and tolerant society, and ethnic differences have sparked relatively little violence and hostility. Even so, black and Asian populations tend to cluster in certain urban neighborhoods, where economic and social disadvantages have become pronounced. There was significant rioting in the 1980s, which was attributed to several causes. One factor was tension between the predominantly white police force and the poorest ethnic communities. Another was competition between unskilled whites and unskilled workers from ethnic minorities. Still another factor was the resentment by white middle-class businesspeople, particularly smaller shopkeepers, of the keen competition presented by Asians, who tend to work long hours and have support from family members and members of their own ethnic community in running their businesses.Many individuals from ethnic minorities hold managerial and professional positions, and several sit in Parliament. Local and national government programs exist to seek fairness and justice for ethnic minorities. Educational programs and the law bolster equal opportunity. The Race Relations Act of 1976 makes it illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, nationality, or origin, and it is a criminal offense to incite racial hatred.From the 18th century until well into the 19th century, Britain’s population soared as the death rate dropped and the birth rate remained high. During this period the total population increased from approximately 6 million in the 1760s to 26 million in the 1870s. Toward the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century the birth rate stabilized and the death rate remained low. The population took on the characteristics of a modern, developed, and prosperous state. Family size decreased and the median age of the population rose. Compared to the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of younger people and a higher percentage of older people, with 20.5 percent over the age of 60; those under the age of 15 years make up only 19.5 percent of the population. Life expectancy in 2005 was 76 years for men and 81 years for women. The British government has more strictly controlled immigration in recent decades, and emigration has continued steadily. Nevertheless, the population of the UK is expected to continue growing slowly.The United Kingdom has a population of 60,441,457 (2005 estimate), with an average population density of 250 persons per sq km (648 per sq mi). The population density of the United Kingdom is one of the highest in the world, exceeding most Asian and European nations. England is the most populated part of the United Kingdom, with 49,855,700 people (2003), which means more than four-fifths of the United Kingdom’s population resides in England. It is also the most densely populated portion of the United Kingdom, with a population density of 382 persons per sq km (990 per sq mi). Scotland possesses 5,057,400 people, and a population density of 64 persons per sq km (166 per sq mi). Wales has 2,938,000 people, with a population density of 142 persons per sq km (367 per sq mi). Northern Ireland’spopulation is 1,702,600, and it has 120 persons per sq k m (311 per sq mi).Britain’s population is overwhelmingly urban, with 88.9 percent living in urban areas and 11.1 percent living in rural areas. The Industrial Revolution built up major urban areas, and most of Britain’s people live in and around them to th is day. England’s population is densest in the London area, around Birmingham and Coventry in the Midlands, and in northern England near the old industrial centers of Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle upon Tyne. In the 1980s and 1990s southern England, particularly the southeast, became a center of population growth, due in large part to the growth of the high-tech and service sectors of the economy.The population of Greater London is about 7 million (1995 estimate), making it by far the most populous city in the United Kingdom. It is the seat of government, center of business, and the heart of arts and culture. Birmingham is the second largest city, with 976,400 people. Other large cities in the United Kingdom include Leeds with 715,500, Glasgow with 578,700, and Sheffield with 513,100. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has a population of about 449,000; Cardiff, the capital of Wales, has 305,200 people; and Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, has a population of 277,200..。
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英语国家概况课程习题英语国家概况（1）模拟试题1I. Fill in the blanks:1.Britain consists of _4___ nations, including England,_Scotland____,_Wales______ and Northern Ireland______.2.The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in __5th______ century.3.The capital of Britain is ___London___ which has great influence on the UK inall fields including______government_, _finance______and __culture_____ 4.The capital of Scotland is _Edinburgh_____, which is well-known for itsnatural5._Egbert______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth 11, united Englandunder his rule in 829.6.In Britain, the official head of state is the Queen_______ while the real centre ofpolitical life is in the House of Commoms______7.The British Constitution consists of _statute law______, __common law_____,and ___conventions____.8.The most important function of the Parliament is to ___pass laws____._______,9.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of the Queen _______, theHouse of Lords_______and the House of Commons_______.10.Life peers should be nominated by _the Prime Minister______ and appointedby _the sovereign______.11.The UK is divided into __651_____ constituencies with each of themrepresented by a member in _the parliment________12.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _thegoverment______and its party leader becomes _prime minister________13.Normally, a government can be in power for __5_____ years, and then it has toresign and hold a general election.14.There are three major parties in the UK: _the Conservative__Party____ theLiberal ANDDemocratic party_______ and the LabourParty_______.15.From 1979 to 1997, ___the _Conservatuve Party___ won 4 consecutiveelections and was in power for quite a long time.16.The two oldest universities in Britain are__Cambridge_____ and _Oxford______.17.Australia, as the World's _SMALLEST______ continent and .largest_______island, has a population which is__small_____ in relation to its size.18.Geologically, Australia can be divided into three parts: _the Easternhighlands______ , which is also know as the_Great DividingRange______ , and which runs almost parallel to the eastern coast from northern Queens land to southern Tasmania; the Central Eaetern lowlands_______, which extends from the Gulf of Carpentries in the north to _Eastern SouthArstralia______ and the western Victorian coast; and the Great Western Plateau, which covers most of Western Australia_______, much of the Northern Territory_______ and South Australia, and part of __Western Queenlands_____.19.New Zealand is in the ____south-west Pacific___ Ocean. ___Australia____ is itsnearest neighbour. The __North Island_____ and the __South Island_____ are its two main land masses. They are separated by __Cook Strait_____20.The Head of State of New Zealand is _Queen Elizabeth 2______. She isrepresented in New Zealand by a __Covernor-General_____ whose most important task is to call upon the leader of the _majority_party_____ to form a government after an election.21.Columbus discovered the New World in the year of _1492_______22.The first permanent settlement in North America was established in today'sVirginia_______ in the year of ___1607____23. A federal system is one in which _power______ is shared between __a centralauthority_____and its constituent parts _______with some rights reserved to each.24.The U.S. federal government consists of the following three branches: theexecutive_______, __the legislative_____ and __the judiciary_____25.The Congress is divided into the House of representatives_______ with_435______ members who serve two-year terms, _the senate_______ with_100_ lawmakers who serve six-year terms.26.Groups who try to persuade Congressmen to vote for or against a bill are knownas __lobbies_____27.The Supreme Court is composed of _one______ chief justice and 8~ associatejustices.28."WASP, stands for _White Anglo Saxon__Protesant____.29.In area, Canada is the _second_______ country on earth.30.Canada consists of ___10_______ provinces and ____3____territories.第一卷选择题答案BDACA BBCDD ACBCB ADACA BAABA DCCBC BBDAD BCDCC BDABB D。
英语国家概况考试题
英国部分看到37题1. What is the full name of the United KingdomIt is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.2. What are the two large islands that make up the British IslesThey are Great Britain and Ireland.3. What are the four political divisions部门of the United KingdomThey are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.4. Why does the United Kingdom have a mild climate, even though it lies farther north than our Heilongjiang ProvinceBecause Britai n’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream墨西哥湾流.5. How many metropolitan areas does England haveEngland has seven metropolitan areas. 大都市6. What is the backbone of EnglandIt is the Pennines.奔宁山脉7. What is the largest lake in the British IslesIt is Lough Neagh. 内伊湖8. From what languages is English derived由??而来English is mainly derived from the Anglo-Saxon and Norman-French languages.9. What is an eisteddfod诗人An eisteddfod is a Welsh festival of poetry, music and other arts.10. What have the Scottish people been famous forThe Scottish people have been famous for their close-knit clans, colorful plaid kilts, and skill as fierce warriors. 组织严密的家族、格子服饰、凶猛的战士技能11. How long was Britain under the Roman occupationBritain was under the Roman occupation for nearly 400 years.12. Why was the Roman impact upon影响the Britons surprisingly limited有限的The Roman impact on the Britons was surprisingly limited because the Romans always treated the Britons as a subject people of slave class奴隶阶级and they never intermarried with与通婚the native Britons.13. When did the Anglo-Saxons begin to settle使??定居in BritainThe Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in the 5th century.14. When did England begin to be Christianized基督化England began to be Christianized in 597.15. What was the result of the Synod of Whitby惠特比宗教in Yorkshire约克郡in 664The result of the Synod of Whitby was that the Roman missionaries传教士gained the upper hand上风over the Celtic missionaries. 在这次宗教会议上，罗马天主教占了优势16. What was Harold哈罗德doing when he was informed of the invasion of Northumbria by Tostig and Harold HardradaHe was in the south preparing to resist the expected attack from Normandy.17. Where did Harold defeat 战败Tostig and HardradaHarold defeated Tostig and Harold Hardrada at Stanford Bridge. 斯坦福球场18. By whom was William crowned加冕King of England in Westminster Abbey 威斯敏斯特教堂William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of York. 约克大主教随着哈罗德德死亡，安各鲁撒克逊人之英国消失了，在威斯敏斯特大教堂，约克大主教加冕威廉为英格兰国王19. What did William do after he suppressed the Saxon risings in the northHe built a string of defense castles 城堡to ensure his military军队control of the whole country.20. Was the Norman Conquest the last successful invasion of EnglandYes. The Norman Conquest was the last successful invasion of England because England has never been invaded since.21. Why did William I give his barons large estates房地产in EnglandWilliam I gave large estates to his barons because he wanted to get a promise of military service and a proportion of the land?s produce.22. What was the peculiar 特权feature特色of the feudal system封建制度of EnglandAll landowners, big and small, took the oath宣誓of allegiance效忠for the land they held, not only to their immediate直接lord主, but also to the king.23. Why did William I have the Domesday Book compiled 末日宣判书William I had the Domesday Book compiled because he wanted to have a reliable record of all his land, his tenants承租人and their possessions拥有；财产and to discover how much his tenants could be asked to pay by way of taxes.24. What was William I ?s policy towards the churchHe wanted to keep it completely under his control, but at the same time to uphold支持鼓励维持its power.25. Why did Henry II make Thomas Becket Archbishop大教主of CanterburyHe thought that Thomas Becket would assist him in carrying out贯彻实施legal reforms改革.26. What brought Henry II into collision 冲突矛盾with Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury The exceptional异常的privileges特权enjoyed by the clergy神职，牧师brought Henry II into collision with Thomas Becket.27. What are the two aspects of the Norman legacy遗产that contributed to great domestic国内unrest 动荡in England in the 12th and 13th centuriesOne was England?s possession占有of territory领土in France. The other was Norman adherence 依附坚持to Roman Catholicism.28. Who was the French national heroine during the Hundred Year?s War who helped the French to drive the English out of France Joan of Arc.圣女贞德29. When did the government establish rules for the first time to keep down wages The government established rules for the first time to keep down wages in 1351. 30. How many peasant 农民in Kent肯特and Essex艾塞克斯were killed by Richard II ?s troop？40,000 peasants in Kent and Essex were killed by Richard II?s troops.31. What were the emblems of 象征the Houses of York and LancasterThe emblem of the House of York was a white rose and the emblem of the House of Lancaster was a red rose.32. What was the impact影响of the Wars of the Roses on feudalism in England The Wars of the Roses dealt处理分配a death blow 打击to feudalism 封建主义in England.33. How did Elizabeth I try to avoid troubling Parliament too often for poundsShe tried to avoid troubling Parliament by making strict economies at Court.34. What questions did Elizabeth I treat as personal and privateThese questions were her religion, her marriage, her foreign policy, the succession to the throne, and her finance.35. How did Elizabeth I manage to maintain in friendly relationship with FranceShe managed to maintain a friendly relationship with France through her marriage alliances which were never materialized. 具体化36. When was Mary Queen of Scots executedMary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587.37. What did the destruction of the Spanish Armada show无敌舰队It showed England’s superiority as a naval power.海上强国制海权38. What was the long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot 火药阴谋The long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot has been an annual celebration of November 5, when a bonfire is lit to burn a guy and a firework display显示炫耀is arranged.39. What was Puritanism清教noted for因??而着名It was noted for simple dress, high moral standards and very egalitarian平等attitudes.40. What is a constitutional宪法monarchy君主A constitutional monarchy is one whose power is limited by Parliament.41. What did the Whigs stand for in the early 19th centuryThey stood for a reduction减少in Crown patronage, sympathy towards Nonconformists非国教, and care for the interests of merchants and bankers.42. Why did changes in farming methods affect lives of millions in the 18th century Changes in farming methods affected lives of millions in the 18th century England because village and agriculture were the backbone of England at that time.43. What did the land owners want to do in the late 18th and early 19th centuries They wanted to r eplace the small farms cultivated on the “open-field” system by larger, economically more efficient farms with hedge-divided fields.44. Why was King George III nicknamed “Farmer George”King George III was nicknamed “Farmer George”because he was very enthusiastic 热衷about agricultural changes at Winsor.45. What were the two events which most alarmed the British ruling classes 统治阶级in the closing decades数十年of the 18th centuryThey were the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.46. When did the British begin to transport convicts罪犯to AustraliaThe British began to transport convicts to Australia in 1788.47. What was the result of the general strike打击罢工of 1926The strike failed. The miners were forced to return to work with longer hours and lower wages even than before. Yet, outside the mining district, the strike seemed to have improved relations between the workers and the middle classes.48. Why did Edward VIII abdicate 退位in 1936 after a reign of 10 monthsEdward VIII abdicated because he wanted to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced 离婚American.49. When did Britain finally become a full member of the European Economic Community 欧共体Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community in January,1973. 50. Why was Mrs. Thatcher removed from office in 1990 It was because of her opposition反对to European Union and her imposition征收强加of an extremely unpopular flat-rate 固定税率“poll tax”人头税in place of property taxes to pay or local government service.61. Where does the Sovereign’s coronation加冕take place发生举行The Sovereign’s coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey in London.62. When is the Sovereign’s birthday officially celebratedIt is officially celebrated in June every year.63. What does the Duke of Edinburgh do when the Queen pays state visits to foreign governments He accompanies her.64. Where does the Qu een’s expenditure arising from public duties come fromThe Queen’s expenditure arising from public duties comes from the Ci vil List and government departments65. What does the term “parliament”originally meanThe term “parliament” originally means a meeting for a parley or discussion.66. What is the main function of the House of LordsThe main function of the House of Lords is to bring the wide experience of its members into the process of law-making.67. What is the Speaker’s task in the House of Commons英国下议院His task is to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order. 执行顺序规则68. How many counties are there in England and WalesThere are 53 counties in England and Wales.69. What are the three island areas where single-tier authorities当局官方were introduced in ScotlandThey are the Orkneys, the Shetlands and the Western Isles.70. How do local authorities in Great Britain raise revenueThey raise revenue 税收through the council tax.81. Are British people obliged to 不得不use the National Health Service国民医疗保健制度No. They are not obliged to use the service.82. What are services for elderly people aimed atServices for elderly people are aimed at helping them live at home whenever possible.83. What is the aim of the social security systemThe aim of the social security is to secure a basic standard of living for people in financial need.84. At what age do men and women generally retire退休Men generally retire at the age of 65, and women at the ate of 60.85. What are the two established churches in BritainThey are the Church of England in England and the Church of Scotland in Scotland. 86. How many provinces职权省份does the Church of England have The Church of England has two provinces: Canterbury and York.87. When were the first women priests ordained in BritainThey were ordained in March 1994.88. Who founded the Salvation Army in the East of London in 1865William Booth, a great follower of John Wesley, founded the Salvation Army.89. Where do the people in London go to see the Christmas decorationsThey go to Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly to see the Christmas decorations.90. Why is December 26th called “Boxing Day”December 26th is called Boxing Day because it was formerly the custom to give “Christmas boxes”, or gifts of money, to servants and tradesmen商人on this day.91. How many kinds of state secondary schools 国立公立are there in Great Britain Three. They are grammar school, secondary modern school and comprehensive school.92. When was the Open University founded When did it begin its first courses It was founded in 1969, and it began its first courses in 1970.93. Why is the Open University so namedIt is so named because it is “open” to all to become students.94. How much money is spent on press advertising平面广告every year in Great Britain About ￡5,100 million.95. How much time do British people spend a day watching televisionPeople spend an average of over three and a half hours a day watching television. 96. How are the state-run television channels BBC1 and BBC2 financed They are financed from the sale of television licences97. How are independent channels ITV and C4 fundedThey are funded entirely by advertising. 广告98. When did the BBC begin to provide regular television broadcastsThe BBC began to provide regular television broadcasts in 1936.99. Which sport is regarded as typically EnglishCricket 板球is the most typically English sport.100. What is a “copyri ght” libraryIt is a library which is entitled to receive a free copy of every book published in the United Kingdom.。
《英语国家概况》试卷1及答案
《英语国家概况》试卷1及答案I. Choose the correct answer from the options given: （20 points, 1 point each）1. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London ?A. The cultural centre.B. The business centre.C. The financial centre.D. The sports centre.2. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain ?A. Economic differences between north and south.B. Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.3. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street They camefirst _______.A. to maintain traffic order in Northern IrelandB. to protect the Catholic peopleC. to protect the Protestant peopleD. to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep socialOrder4. In the early 1970s, the IRA _________.A. killed many Protestants and CatholicsB. burned down the houses of Catholics’C. murdered individuals at randomD. carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces astheir main target5. Why did the British government decide to replace the Power-Sharing policy with“direct-rule” from London ?A. The Power-Sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. The Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the province effectively.C. The Power-Sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. All the above.6. Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election ?A. Members in the House of Commons.B. Lords in the House of Lords.C. The major parties.D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.7. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order towin the election ?A. 651B. 326C. 626D. 3518. Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979 ?A. The Conservative government.B. The Liberal government.C. The Labour government.D. The radical government.9. Which of the following books is written by Geoffrey Chaucer ?A. The Canterbury Tales.B. Beowulf.C. The Ulster Cycle.D. Morte D’Arthur.10. Among the following writers, who was NOT one of the great trio ?A. Ben Johnson.B. Geoffrey Chaucer.C. William Shakespeare.D. Christopher Marlowe.11. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist ?A. D.H. Lawrence.B. Charles Dickens.C. Robert L. Stevenson.D. Walter Scott.12. Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter ?A. Rabbits.B. Haggis.C. Chicks.D. Eggs.13. Which of the following is true about the Guy Fawkes Night ?A. It is celebrated by Scottish people in November.B. It is celebrated by English people in November.C. It is celebrated by Scottish people in August.D. It is celebrated by English people in August.14. Which of the following is true about the Gunpowder Plot ?A. It was planned to kill the Protestant king and replace him with a Catholic king.B. It was planned to kill the Catholic king and replace him with a Protestant king.C. It was planned to kill King Billy and replace him with King James II.D. It was planned to kill King James II and replace him with King Billy.15. Which of the following is true under Thatch er’s administration ?A. The proportion of owner-occupation decreased.B. Public housing became more important.C. Many public houses were sold to the people.D. The UK became more European-like in its housing arrangements.16. Which of the following about class system in the UK is NOT true ?A. People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspaper.B. Class-division is only decided by people’s income.C. Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person’s life-chances.D. The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.17. The British media have many important functions. Which of the following is anexception ?A. They supply people with news, keeping them informed about what is happening inthe world.B. They make huge profit by publishing advertisements.C. They promote culture and education.D. They provide entertainment.18. A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentarydemocracy because _________.A. it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the governmentB. it informs people about current affairs in the worldC. it provides people with subjective reportsD. it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament19. The state that had the first British settlement is __________.A. QueenslandB. New south WalesC. Western AustraliaD. Victoria20. The federal government and the state governments are formed by ________.A. the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB. the party that has the most votesC. the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD. the party that has the majority of the SenateII. True or false: (20 points, 1 point each) (A = T; B = F)21. London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world.22. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was builtby King Harold.23. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland.24. British government offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.25. British government is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutionalmonarchy.26. Britain has no written form of Constitution.27. In 1215, King Egbert united England under his rule.28. By the 1880s the British economy was dominant in the world.29. The UK economy is thought of as one of decline because Britain is poorer andproducing less than it was in 1945.30. In Britain, "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes.31. Attending the Grand National was an activity in Shakespeare's time.32. Football was invented by Scottish people.33. In Britain people can go to the open university without having any formaleducational qualifications.34. The University of Edinburgh is a privately funded university in Britain.35. The main government department such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office alsoinvolves in making Britain's foreign policy.36. According to the author, Britain is a parliamentary democracy, so the government'sforeign policy in theory represents the desires of its electorate.37. Australia is the world’s smallest continent an d largest island.38. Green and gold became the national colors formally in 1984.39. The famous thermal region is on the North Island.40. In 1975, the Waitangi Tribunal was set up to receive complaints from Maoripeople and to address the mistakes made in the past by the European settlers.英语国家概况（1）试题答案第一卷I. Choose the best answer: (20 分，每小题1 分)1. (A)2. (D)3. (C)4. (D)5. (B)6. (A)7. (B)8. (B)9. (C) 10. (A)11.(A) 12.(C) 13. (D) 14. (A) 15. (C) 16. (C) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (B)20.(A)II. True or false: （20 分，每小题1 分）21.(B) 22.(B) 23.(A) 24.(B) 25.(A) 26. (A) 27. (B) 28. (A) 29. (B)30. (A)31.(B) 32.(B) 33.(A) 34.(B) 35.(A) 36. (A) 37.(A) 38. (A) 39.(A) 40. (A)第二卷I. Fill in the blanks: （22 分，每空2 分）1. (the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)2. (overrule the parliament)3. (Prime Minister)4. (The National Health Service)5. (Football Association Cup)6. (Guy Fawkes Night)7. (the UN Security Council)8. (Reading news papers, listening to radio)9. (God Save the Queen)10. (the House of Representatives)11. (New Zealanders having European ancestry)II. Answer the following questions: （18 分，每题2 分）1. The Normans under William of Normandy conquered England.2. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.3. They are Conservative party, Labor party and the Liberal Democrats.4. They are primary industries, secondary industries and tertiary industries.5. Because they hope their children can receive better education so that they can get intobetter universities or find a better job.6. It is influenced by its imperial history, its geopolitical traits and its relationship with theUS.7. It stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation.8. Because Britain needed new places to transform its criminals.9. They are Britain and other European countries and the US..III. Explain the following in English: (20 分，每小题4 分)1. They were two groups of Germanic peoples who settled down in England from the 5thcentury. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders ofEngland.2. It’s a statement put forward by an MP for the House of Commons to vote on saying that “This house no longer has confidence in the Government”. If the government loses a “vote of no confidence” it is forced to resign and call a gener al election.3. The Romantic Movement started at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the19th century. The spirit of Romanism places emphasis on nature, originality, theemotional and personal. The great poets then are Keats, Shelley and Wordsworth.4. Comprehensive schools are the most popular secondary schools in Britain today. Suchschools admit children without reference to their academic abilities and provide a general education.5. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up of mostly offormer British colonies. It was set up as a forum for continued cooperation and as a sortof support network.。
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英语国家概况试题（1）Ⅰ.Multiple choice (40%)1.The Lake District, which is well-known for its beautiful scenery, is located in the _______.A. South of ScotlandB. Northwest of EnglandC. North of WalesD. East of England2.About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War Ⅱ.They are mainly from the West Indies, India and _______.A. IndonesiaB. SingaporeC. Hong KongD. Pakistan3.As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of _______ in England.A. grainB. farm toolsC. housesD. labour4.The first steam engine was devised by _______ at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor James Watt modified and improved the design.A. Robert BakewellB. Thomas NewcomenC. Jethro TullD. Thomas Coke5.The British Prime Minister's official residence is No.10 _______ Street in Landon.A. DowningB. OxfordC. RegentD. New Bond6.In the United Kingdom, each member of Parliament represents a _______ , and holds his seat during the life of a parliament.A. constituencyB. shireC. boroughD. county7.The British constitution is made up of the following laws except _______.A. statute lawB. common lawC. commonwealth lawD. European Community law8.Under Margaret Thatcher Britain adopted an economic policy of _______.A. prices and incomes controlB. state interventionC. high consumption and low investmentD. privatization, deregulation and market liberalization9.The 1970s saw the growth of _______ in Wales and Scotland.A. MarxismB. liberalismC. nationalismD. chauvinism10.Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the _______ of Christ, and is the great est of Christian festivals.A. birthB. dreathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection11.Shakespeare was born at _______ in Warwickshire, England, in 1564.A. Stoke-on-TrentB. Stratford-upon-AvonC. Berwick-upon-TweedD. Bradford-on-Avon12.The most important _______ magazines in Britain are The Economist, New Statesman an and Society, and Spectator.A. weeklyB. fortnightlyC. monthlyD. quarterly13._______ are also known as the Continental Divide.A. The Rocky MountainsB. The Appalachian HighlandsC. The Coast MountainsD. The Blue Mountains14.New Englanders were originally known as _______.A. YankeesB. English PuritansC. German farmersD. Fishermen from Scandinavia15.The first English colony was founded at _______.A. PlymouthB. the Massachusetts BayC. JamestownD. New York16.The United States is the world's biggest producer of _______.A. cottonB. riceC. tobaccoD. milk17.In American history, the Americans went to war against the British _______.A. only onceB. on two occasionsC. for three timesD. for four times18.The important decision made at the Second Continental Congress was_______.A. the establishment of a continental army under the command of George WashingtonB. the adoption of the ConstitutionC. an appeal to the British kingD. A and B19.The United States has, in its history, _______.A. one constitutionB. two constitutionsC. three constitutionsD. one constitution with many amendments20.The political theory underlining the Declaration of Independence came from _____.A. Thomas JeffersonB. George WashingtonC. British philosopher John LockeD. American philosopher John Locke21.In the United States, the Muckrakers at the turn of the 20th century referred to a group of _______.A. reform-minded middle-class peopleB. journalists who exposed the dark sides of the societyC. upper-class professionalsD. progressive women22.Which of the following statements is true concerning the district court in the U.S.?A. Each state has a district court.B. There is a district court for each state plus one for District of Columbia and one for Puerto Rico.C. There are altogether 89 district courts.D. There are altogether 91 district courts.23.The“new basics” in the report“A Nation At Risk” issued in the U.S.refer to _______.A. English and mathematicsB. science and social studiesC. computerD. all of the above24.Specialized institutions in the U.S.offer _______.A. degrees up to the doctorateB. only BA degreesC. BA and MA degreesD. no degrees25.Mount Kosciusko, the highest point in Australia, is located in _______.A. the Blue MountainsB. the Australian AlpsC. the Snowy MountainsD. Ayers Rock26.Australia's most famous national park, which used to be known as Ayers Rock, is now called _______ in theAboriginal language.A. UluruB. YolnguC. AnanguD. Nungga27.During World War Ⅰ, a special corps of Australian and New Zealand troops called _______ won a reputation for outstanding bravery.A. AnzacsB. AnzusC. AsusD. Aussies28.The Australian Constitution deals with the following except _______.A. the composition of the Australian federal governmentB. the powers of the federal governmentC. the relationship between the federal government and the governments of the StatesD. the powers of the Prime Minister29.In the Australian Federal Parliament _______ often form a coalition in opposition to _______.A. the Labor Party and the National party/the Liberal PartyB. the Liberal Party and the Labor party/the National PartyC. the Liberal Party and the National party/the Labor PartyD. the Conservative Party and the Democrats/the Labor Party30.In 1988, Australia celebrated its _______ anniversary of the founding of the first white settlement there.A. 100thB. 150thC. 200thD. 250th31.The two principal river systems in Canada are the Mackenzie and_______.A. the Great lakesB. the wrenceC. the Hudson RiverD. the Saskatchewan River32.From 1896 to 1911, Canada was ruled by _______ under Sir Wilfred Laurier.A. the Liberal PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Labour PartyD. the Democratic Party33.Canada ranks _______ in the world in the production of electricity form water power.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. fourth34.Canadian Federal Government was assigned powers in all of the following areas except _______.A. defenseB. customs and border controlC. currency and coinageD. education35.What is the law-making assembly called in Canada's Quebec?A. Legislative Assembly.B. National Assembly.C. House of Assembly.D. House of Legislation.36.Which of the following best describes the result of Canadian government’s long -held policy of assimilation?A. It won a popular support across the country.B. It proved to be a great success.C. It failed in achieving the desired effect.D. It brought disastrous effect to the Canadian society.37.The creation of Northern Ireland dates from _______ when the Irish Free State was set up.A. 1916B. 1921C. 1937D. 199438.Throughout most of its history, _______ was a major problem that plagued Ireland.A. emigrationB. population distributionC. ethnic conflictD. birth control39.A New Zealander of European descent is known as a _______.A. PakehaB. KiwiC. PukekoD. Maori40.In New Zealand, the seasons are opposite those of the Northern Hemisphere because it lies _______.A. south of the equatorB. north of the equatorC. east of the equatorD. west of the equatorPART TWOⅡ.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(30 points, 3 points for each)41. Which area in Britain is called the “Silicon Glen”?42. Which sport is the most typically English?43. What was Puritanism noted for?44. What is Hawaii's most important industry?45. How serious was child labor when the Progressive Movement demanded the banning of it?46. Who was Bob Dylan?47. When and where did Australia's Eureka Stockade take place?48. What were Canada's early industries?49. What is the head of government in Ireland called?50. What caused the land disputes between the Maoris and the settlers in New Zealand?Ⅲ.Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words.(20 points, 5 points for each)51. The National Health Service52. Black Thursday of 192953. The Flying Doctors54. The Quebec Act of 1774Ⅳ.Write between 100-120 words on the following topic in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(10 points)55. Why was Britain the first country to industrialize?Printed By Jancy YinFriday, March 11, 2011。
英语国家概况海量练习题[1]
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1 How many members are there in the House of Commons? A 650 B 524 C 72 D 651
2 Which of the following people didn’t use to be the British Prime Minister? A Margaret Thatcher B Winston Churchill C Horatio Nelson D John Major
9 The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor ____ modified and improved the design in 1765. A Abraham Darby B James Watt C John Kay D Richard Arkwrightthe
5 Females were allowed to vote in national elections until ____. A 1918 B 1916 C 1920 D 1896
6 The British North America Act of 1867 established ____ as a domain. A. Australia B. Canada C. New Zealand D. India 7 During World War II, as a war leader, _____ received massive popular support and led his country to final victory in 1945. A. Harold Wilson B. Edward Heath C. Franklin Roosevelt D. Winston Churchill
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英语国家概况课程习题英语国家概况（1）模拟试题1I. Fill in the blanks:1.Britain consists of _____ nations, including England,_____, _______ and______.2.The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in ________ century.3.The capital of Britain is ______ which has great influence on the UK in all fieldsincluding_______, _______ and _______4.The capital of Scotland is ______, which is well-known for its natural5._______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth 11, united England underhis rule in 829.6.In Britain, the official head of state is _______ while the real centre of politicallife is in ______7.The British Constitution consists of _______, _______, and _______.8.The most important function of the Parliament is to _______._______,9.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of _______, _______and_______.10.Life peers should be nominated by _______ and appointed by _______.11.The UK is divided into _______ constituencies with each of them represented bya member in _________12.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _______and its partyleader becomes _________13.Normally, a government can be in power for _______ years, and then it has toresign and hold a general election.14.There are three major parties in the UK: _______ _______ and _______.15.From 1979 to 1997, _______ won 4 consecutive elections and was in power forquite a long time.16.The two oldest universities in Britain are_______ and _______.17.Australia, as the World's _______ continent and . _______island, has a populationwhich is_______ in relation to its size.18.Geologically, Australia can be divided into three parts: _______ , which is alsoknow as the_______ , and which runs almost parallel to the eastern coast from northern Queens land to southern Tasmania; the _______, which extends from the Gulf of Carpentries in the north to _______ and the western Victorian coast;and the Great Western Plateau, which covers most of _______, much of the _______ and South Australia, and part of _______.19.New Zealand is in the _______ Ocean. _______ is its nearest neighbour. The_______ and the _______ are its two main land masses. They are separated by _______20.The Head of State of New Zealand is _______. She is represented in NewZealand by a _______ whose most important task is to call upon the leader of the _______ to form a government after an election.21.Columbus discovered the New World in the year of ________22.The first permanent settlement in North America was established in today's_______ in the year of _______23.A federal system is one in which _______ is shared between _______and_______with some rights reserved to each.24.The U.S. federal government consists of the following three branches: _______,_______ and _______25.The Congress is divided into _______ with _______ members who servetwo-year terms, _______and _______ with lawmakers who serve six-year terms.26.Groups who try to persuade Congressmen to vote for or against a bill are knownas _______27.The Supreme Court is composed of _______ chief justice and ~ associatejustices.28."WASP, stands for _______.29.In area, Canada is the ________ country on earth.30.Canada consists of __________ provinces and ________territories.II. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:1.Three of the following are characteristics of London. Which of the four is theexception?A.London is a political, economic and cultural centre of the country.B.London has a larger population than all other cities in England.C.London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world.D.London has played a significant role in the economic construction of thecountry.2.The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, wasbuilt byA. King HaroldB. Robin HoodC. Oliver CromwellD. William the Conqueror3.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the RomansC. the VikingsD. the Romans4.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester5.Why did the Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish statein the ninth century?A.They needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.B.They felt it necessary to develop their own industry.C.They were threatened by the Anglo-Saxons' invasion.D.They had to do it in order to resist the English.6.Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland7.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Wales was invaded by the Romans.B.Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C.Wales was conquered by the Normans.D.Wales was threatened by the English.8.Which of the following parties-in Scotland still wants an independent Scotland?A. the Labor PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Scottish Nationalist PartyD. the Conservative Party9.When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottishparliaments?A. in 1715B. in 1688C. in 1745D. in 170710.Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He isalmost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism becauseA.he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267.B.he brought the English under his control.C.he led a historic uprising against the English.D.he unified Wales as an independent nation.11.Which of the following is NOT characteristic of British government?A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B.It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D.It has no written form of Constitution.12.Which of the following king was executed in the civil war?A. James IB. James IIC. Charles ID. Charles II13.What happened in 1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Cart&C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.14.Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council?A.They included barons and representatives from counties and towns.B.They were sometimes summoned by the kings to contribute money.C.They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet.D.They represented the aristocrats as well as the communities.15.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A. James IIB. William of OrangeC. Oliver CromwellD. George I16.Which of the following is NOT true about the Constitution?A.It is a document which lists out the basic principles for government.B.It is the foundation of British governance today.C.Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.17.Which of the following about the Parliament is NOT true?A.There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B.Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C.Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.D.Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.18.Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.19.Which, of the following about the House of Lords is NOT true?A.Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B.It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C.The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.20.Which of the following about the House of Commons is NOT true?A.Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.C.MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most MPs belong to the major political parties.21.Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election?A. members in the House of CommonsB. Lords in the House of LordsC.the UK citizens aboyee the age of 18D. the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic●By whom is a "vote of no confidence" decided?A. the House of CommonsB. the House of LordsC. the two major partiesD. the Prime Minister●Which of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaigns?Big parties can buy time to broadcast their policies on the television.There is a limit on the amount of money candidates can spend in their constituency✧campaign.Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.Candidates criticize each other's policies to show how good their own policies are.●How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order towin the election?✧A. 651 B. 326 C. 626 D. 351●Which of the following party adopts a "fatherly" sense of obligation to the poorerpeople✧in the society?✧A. the Conservative party B. the Liberal Democrats✧C. the Party of Wales D. the Labour party●Which of the following description about the Conservative party is NOT true?It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.It prefers policies that protect individual's rights.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.●Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979?✧A. the Conservative government B. the Liberal government✧C. the Labour government D. the radical government●Which period of time in British history was described as "private affluence andpublic squalor"?✧A. the 1940s B. the 1970s C. the 1980s D. the1990s●Which of the following about the "poll tax" is NOT true?It was introduced by the Conservative government.It was introduced by the Labour government.It was an attempt to change local government taxes.It was criticized by many citizens.●Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent ofAustralia?the smallest continentthe largest islandthe highest continentthe driest continent●The first European settlement on the continent began in1901178817701787●The two main land masses in New Zealand arethe White Island and the thermal region.the North Island and the South Island.the Southern/kips and the North Island.Auckland and the South Island.●The Maori word "Marae" meansMaori culturenon-Maori or Europeanprotocolmeeting house●Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the AmericanRevolution?The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American Indians.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.The American had the blood of the English and their descendants only.●Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the moderndevelopment of Europe?A. The growth of capitalism. ~The Renaissance.The Religious Reformation.The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.●The following were the main Reformation leaders exceptMartin Luther.Martin Luther King.John Calvin.The English King Henry VIII.●The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic exceptGeorge Washington.Thomas Jefferson.William Penn.Benjamin Franklin.●The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainlyfromGeorge Washington.Thomas Jefferson.John Adams.John Locke●Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.The president can make laws.The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.●The Bill of Rights consists of10 very short paragraphs in an amendment.10 amendments adopted in 1787.10 amendments added to the Constitution in 1791.the amendments concerning the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press and the freedom of religion.●Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?The freedom of religion.The freedom of searching a person's home by police.The freedom of speech and of the press.The right to own weapons if one wishes.●The following were NOT written into the Constitution in 1787 exceptthe Bill of Rights.the judicial review.the political party systemthe powers of the president.●The New Deal was started byFranklin Roosevelt.J.F. Kennedy.George Washington.Thomas Jefferson.●Which of the following provinces was the last one to join Canada in 1949?Nova ScotiaNewfoundlandOntarioBritish Columbia●Who first came and settled Canada?British colonistsFrench colonistsAmerican colonistsSpanish colonists●Which of the following was NOT one of the provinces that joined a confederationin 1867?OntarioQuebecNew BrunswickBritish ColumbiaQuestions for Thought1. "British history has been a history of invasion". Please illustrate this point with: the examples from the text. How did each of the invasions influence English culture ?英语国家概况（1）模拟试题2I. There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)1. What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature?A. NovelB. DramaC. EssayD. Poetry2. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A. in the southeast of EnglandB. in the northeast of EnglandC. in the southeast of ScotlandD. in the northeast of Scotland3. Who is the leader of the Labour Party at present?A. John MajorB. Harold WilsonC. Tony BlairD. Margaret Thatcher4. Which period of time in British history was described as “private affluence and public squalor”?A. the 1940sB. the 1980sC. the 1990sD. the 1970s5. Which of the following is NOT true about the Constitution?A. It is a document which lists out the basic principles for government.B. It is the foundation of British government today.C. Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D. The common laws are part of the Constitution.6. Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.7. How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A. 26B. 6C. 32D. 208. Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism because_________.A. he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267.B. He bought the English under his control.C. he led a historic uprising against the EnglishD. he unified Wales as an independent nation9. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland10. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?A. Economic differences between north and south.B. Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.11. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A. 5 NovemberB. 31 OctoberC. 17 MarchD. 25 December12. Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?A. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schools13. Which of the following is NOT true about the British education system?A. It’s run by the state.B. It’s funded by the state.C. It’s supervised by the state.D. It’s dominated by the state.14. Which of the following is NOT an effect of the immigration on the British society?A. There are now a varied cuisine for people to choose.b. Class tension has been increased.C. New forms of popular music have emerged.D. Different religious beliefs have been practiced actively.15. Britain has its nuclear naval force since _________.A. it’s one of the developed countries in the worldB. it’s a traditional sea powerC. it has an advanced industry It’s able to produce submarines16. How many newspapers are there in Britain?A. 10B. 150C. 1400D. 27017. The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states, came into being on _________.A. Jan. 18, 1788B. Jan.26, 1788C. Jan.1, 1901D. April 25, 191418. __________ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A. The Sydney Morning HeraldB. The AustralianC. The MercuryD. The Australian Financial Review19. In 1769, ______ visited New Zealand and claimed it for Britain.A. Abel TasmanB. James CookC. Christian missionariesD.sealers and whalers20. The Head of State of New Zealand is __________ .A. the Prime MinisterB. the Governor-GeneralC. the British monarchD. the OmbudsmanII. There are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding places on the ANSWER SHEET. (30 points)A.Britain is now a (21)_______ society which produces a population of which 1 in20 are of (22)______ ethnicity.B.Although Wales is the smallest of the three nations on the (23)______ mainland, itis good at getting (24)_________ from abroad, particularly Japan and(25)_________ .C.The most important function of the Parliament (UK) is to (26)________ .D.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms (27)_________ andits party leader becomes (28)______ .E.From 1979 to 1997, (29) _______ won 4 consecutive elections and was in powerfor quite a long time/F.Pupils (in UK) from the age of (30)_____ to (31)___ mainly attend state-run(32)_______ schools.G.Australia, as the World’s (33) ____ continent and (34)_________ island, has apopulation which is (35)________ in relation to its size.参考答案I．1—5 BACBA 6—10 ABDBB 11—15 BADBB 16—20 CCABCII.21. multiracial22. non-European23. British24. investment25. America26. pass laws27. the government28. the Prime Minister29. the Conservative Party30. five31. eleven32. primary33 smallest34. largest35. small模拟题1的答案后期发给大家。
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英语国家概况（1）测试题12004.4 I. There are 30 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET. (30%)1.Why did the Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in theninth century?A. They needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.B. They felt it necessary to develop their own industry.C. They were threatened by the Anglo-Saxons' invasion.D. They had to do it in order to resist the English.2.Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland3.In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland andNorthern England emigrate to the north of Ireland, becauseA.they wanted to increase its control over Ireland.B.they had too many people and didn't have enough space for them to live in.C.they intended to expand their investment.D.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them.4．In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street. They came firstA.to maintain traffic order in Northern Ireland.B.to protect the Catholic people.C.to protect the Protestant people.D.to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep social order.5. Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state..C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.6. Which of the fol l owing about the House of Lords is NOT true?A.Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B.It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C.The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.7. Which period of time in British history was described as "private affluence and public squalor"?A. the 1940sB. the 1970sC. the 1980sD. the 1990s8. Which of the following about the "poll tax" is NOT true?A.It was introduced by the Conservative government.B.It was introduced by the Labour government.C.It was an attempt to change local government taxes.D.It was criticized by many citizens.9. Who is the leader of the Labour party at present?A. John MajorB. Tony BlairC. Harold WilsonD. Margaret Thatcher10. What did Frank Whittle do in 1937?A. He invented the first jet plane.B. He developed the first jet engine.C. He made the first powered flight.D. He made the trans-Atlantic flight.11. In aerospace industry, which two countries are ahead of Britain?A. the U.S. and GermanyB. the U.S. and RussiaC. Germany and RussiaD. France and Russia12. Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War?A. Imperial AirwaysB. British AirwaysC. Hawker-Siddeley AviationD. the British Aircraft Corporation13. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare ?A. Dr. FaustusB. HamletC. Frankenstein tD. Sense and Sensibility14. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A. D.H. LawrenceB. Charles DickensC. Robert L. StevensonD. Walter Scott15. Several gifted women played a part in 19th-century literature. Which of the following is an exception ?A. Virginia WoolfB. Emily BronteC. Jane AustenD. Charlotte Bronte16. Which of the following was the first team sport to have organized rules?A. footballB. cricketC. horse racingD. tennis17. Which of the following is NOT true about cricket in Britain?A. It is now still a snobbish game played by aristocratic people.B. Its rules are rather obscure.C. The matches last for a few days.D. The players appear to be quite formally dressed.18.Which of the following members from the royal family enjoys equestrianism?A. Mary Queen of ScotlandB. the QueenC. "Fergie"D. Princess Anne19. Which one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition?A.enjoying the PantomimeB.the Queen broadcasting her Christmas messageC.receiving gifts from Santa ClausD.shopping on the Boxing Day20. Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A. rabbitsB. haggisC. chicksD. eggs21.Which of the following is true about the Gunpowder Plot?A. It was planned to kill the Protestant king and replace him with a Catholic king.B. It was planned to kill the Catholic king and replace him with a Protestant king.C. It was planned to kill King Billy and replace him with King James II.D. It was planned to kill King James II and replace him with King Billy.22. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Open University ?A. It's open to everybody.B. It requires no formal educational qualifications.C. No university degree is awarded,D. University courses are followed through TV, radio, correspondence, ect.23. In the examination called "the 11 plus", students with academic potential go toA. grammar schools.B. comprehensive schools.C. public schools.D. technical schools.24. Which of the following about the "semis" is true?A.They usually have gardens at all side.B.They normally stand together in pairs.C.They are usually located in fashionable areas in the city.D.They are considered as the most desirable home by British people.25. Which of t he following about class system in the UK is NOT true?A.People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspaper.B.Class-division is only decided by people's income.C.Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person's life-chances.D.The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.26. The author holds that Britain had a big influence on the postwar international order becauseA. it used to be a great imperial power.B. it had a strong military power and prestige.C. it defeated Hitler's army.D. it got support from its former colonies.27.Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A.France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B.the United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C.China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D.China, Britain, France, United States and Japan.28. In its imperial prime, Britain ruledA. a fourth of the globe.B. a fifth of the world.C. a third of the world.D. two-thirds of the earth.29. Which of the following newspapers is printed internationally ?A.The tabloids.B.The News of the WorldC.The Financial Times.D.The Observer.30. Which of the following is a quality paper ?A.The News of the World.B.The Guardian.C.The Tabloids.D.All of the above.II. There are altogether 20 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding places on the ANSWER SHEET. (40%)1. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was (1) of 1916, in which the r ebels occupied Dublin’s (2) and forced the British to take it back by (3) .2. The UK is divided into (4) constituencies with each of them represented by a member in (5) .3. The FA stands for (6) .4. Overseas Chinese community in Britain often celebrates Chinese New Year with (7) , fireworks, parades and family celebrations.5. Two famous public schools in England are (8) and (9) .6. In Britain , people can go to (10) without having any formal educational qualifications.7. In Britain, banks finance people to buy their own home through loans or (11) paid back overa period of 25 years.8. When the Second World War was over, Britain was active in (12) the United Nations and became one of (13) permanent members of (14) .9. Austra lia, as the world’s (15) continent and (16) island, has a population which is (17) in relation to its size.10. The smallest state is (18) , an (19) in the southeast corner of Australia. It is also the (20) island in Australia.III. Explain each of the following 6 out of 10 in no more than five sentences. Write your an-swer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (30%)1. London2. the Anglo-Saxons3. the Bill of Rights of 16894.the Romantic Movement5.Boxing Dayprehensive schools7.NATO8.Australia’s postwar immigration program9.New South Wales10.the three-tier system of the Australian government。
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《英语国家概况》复习题及参考答案一Multiple choice ( 30’)( ) 1 As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of ___ in England.A grainB farm toolsC housesD labor( ) 2 In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’s Progress and _________ .A the Jew of MaltaB the School of ArcheryC Novum OrganumD Paradise Lost( ) 3. In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London Working Men’s Association.A householdersB tenantsC small shopkeepersD office workers( ) 4. In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of ______.A. pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals( ) 5. In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike.A a choirB a political partyC a trade unionD a club( ) 6 The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________.A People’s CharterB Magna CartaC King’s CharterD the Declaration of human rights( ) 7 Henry Ⅱwas the first king of the ________ dynasty.A MalcolmB PlantagenetC WindsorD Tudor( ) 8. __________ is the most typically English of sportsA CricketB GolfC TennisD Horse-racing( ) 9. By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain.A Nanjing, Hong KongB Tianjing, Hong KongC Nanjing, MacauD Tianjing, Macau( ) 10. In _______, the name Great Britain came into being.A 1689B 1702C 1701D 1707( ) 11. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___.A the farm failureB the bank failuresC the stock market crashD the high unemployment( ) 12．What are the problems that the U.S. economy has faced from time to time?A InflationB DepressionsC RecessionsD all of the above( ) 13．The real American literature began________.A after the war of IndependenceB after the Westward MovementC after the Civil WarD after the Civil Rights Movement( ) 14. In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ .A coalB electricityC oilD wheat( ) 15. In the United States, if the parents don’t send their children to school at certain age, ________ .A the state government will be responsible for itB they will educate the children themselvesC they can save a lot of moneyD they are breaking the law( ) 16. The U.S. and China established their diplomatic relations in _____.A 1974B 1972C 1978D 1979( ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”A Woodrow WilsonB Theodore RooseveltC Franklin D. RooseveltD George Washington( ) 18. One of the characteristics of the American people is _______ and it is said they are always ______.A liberty, debatingB aggressiveness, starting warsC mobility, on the moveD greediness, making money( ) 19. Hemingway’s most famous masterpiece was ______.A The Sun Also RisesB A Farewell to ArmsC For Whom the Bell TollsD Old Man and the Sea( ) 20. The system of higher education in the U. S. has three principle functions except ____-.A teachingB researchC public serviceD individual servicefollowing statements are T (true) or F (false) according to what you have learned. (10’)( ) 1 There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: Scotland, Wales and England.( ) 2 Under William’s rule, the freeman were at the bottom of the feudal system.( ) 3 The English Civil War is also called the Glorious Revolution.( ) 4 In U.K, a Parliament has a maximum duration of 4 years.( ) 5 Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the birth of Christ, and is the greatest of Christian festivals. ( ) 6 Chicago is known as the automobile capital of the world.( ) 7 Between 1850 and1880, many early Chinese immigrants to the United States worked in the mining industry, especially in the gold mines.( ) 8 The Pilgrims built a colony named Plymouth after they arrived in America.( ) 9. The longest war that the United States has fought is the Civil War.( ) 10. Higher education in the U.S consists of six types of institutions.三Fill in the following blanks: (10’)1 In 1066, England was conquered by the _____________ who were led by William the Conqueror.2 The greatest writer in the English language is ____________________ .3 In criminal trials in Britain, the issue of guilt or innocence is to be decided by the ________ while sentence is to be passed by the _______________ .4 The dominant broadcasting corporation in Britain is ____________, which is controlled by the state.5 The most famous leader of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s was ______________________.6 The U.S. system of government has two layers of rule. They are the ___________ government and the ______ government.7. The National Day of the United States is ______.8 Between 1946 and 1961, more than 63 million babies were born in the United States, who were known as the ______________ generation.四Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. (30’)1 What is the official name of Britain?2 What were the main causes of the Hundred Years’War?3 What are the primary sources of British law?4 How was the 1920s in the United States described by many historians?5 What is the meaning of the “Lost Generation”?6. What were the two guiding principles underlying America diplomatic activities in World War Two?7. What are the three periods as far as the evolution the British economy since the Second World War is concerned?8. What kind of economic system does the United States have?9. Why is education very important to Americans?10. What does the British Parliament consist of?五Explain each of the following terms in English. ( 10’)1 Thanksgiving Day2 the Civil Rights Act of 1964六Write between 100-120 words on EITHER of the following topics. ( 10’)1. What is Thatcherism and what are the major components of Thatcherism?2.In what sense was the War of 1812 important to the development of the United States?参考答案一 1 DDCCC 6 BBAAD 11 CDAAD 16 DCCDD二 1 TFFFT 6 FTTFT三 1 Norman 2 Shakespeare 3 jury judge 4 BBC 5 Martin Luther King6 Federal State7 4, July8 baby boom四1 The official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nortain Ireland.2 Tthe main causes of the Hundred Years’ War were partly territorial and partly economic.3 The primary sources of British law are: (1) Statutes of Parliament; (2) common law; (3) equity law; (4) European Community law.4 The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of material success and spiritual frustration or confusion and purposelessness.5 The “Lost Generation refers to those who are both physically and spiritu ally impotent.6 The first was to win the war; the second was to establish a postwar political structure in accord with American interests and to prevent the Soviet Union from over-expansion.7 (1) Steady development in the 50s and 60s;(2) Economic recession in the 70s;(3) Economic recovery in the 80s.8 The United state has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.9. Because it contributes to developing the national strength and personal success.10 The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.五1 Thanksgiving Day is a typical American holiday. It is an annual day of thanks for the blessings people have enjoyed during the year. The theme of thanksgiving has been peace and plenty, health and happiness.2 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 It was signed into law by President Jonson in 1964. It outlawed discrimination not only in public housing, but also in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 六1：The election of 1979 returned the Conservative Party to power and Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister in Britain. Her policies are popularly referred to as Thatcherism. It included:(1) the return to private ownership of state-owned industries;(2) the use of monetarist polices to control inflation;(3) the weakening of trade union;(4) the strengthening of the role market forces in the economy;(5) an emphasis on law and order.2 The war, however, had great impact on the development of the United States.（1）The war made people realize the importance of a strong national government.（2）The war strengthened the feeling of national unity and patriotism.（3）For almost 10 years after the war, the Americans turned their attention to the development of the western part of the continent.（4）It made both Britain and Unites States realize that their disputes should be solve through negotiation..Please write any three of the 13 colonies the British established along the east coast of North America between 1607 and 1733.。
北语23春《英语国家概况(I)》作业1-学习答案
北语23春《英语国家概况（I）》作业1试卷总分:100 得分:100一、单选题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)1.Australia is called＇a country on the sheep back＇ because ________.[第一项A.]it has the best species of sheep in the world[第二项B.]Australians ride on sheep back[第三项C.]Australians eat a lot of mutton[第四项D.]it makes a lot of profit from the sales of wool[正确.选择]：D2.New Zealand’s climate is generally（）and seasonal differences are not so great.[第一项A.]dry and cold[第二项B.]mild and moist[第三项C.]hot and wet[第四项D.]windy and cold[正确.选择]：C3.The sharp increase in the Australian population after W.W.II was partly because__________.[第一项A.]a large postwar immigration program was carried out[第二项B.]the Aboriginal people and the Torres Strait Islanders were not included in the census before W.W.II[第三项C.]more British convicts were transported to Australia[第四项D.]Australian soldiers came back from the War[正确.选择]：A4.______is not considered a characteristic of London.[第一项A.]The cultural centre[第二项B.]The business centre[第三项C.]The financial centre[第四项D.]The sports centre[正确.选择]：D5.The modern games of tennis originated in（）in the late 19th century. [第一项A.]Scotland[第二项B.]Ireland[第三项C.]England[第四项D.]Wales[正确.选择]：C6.Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?[第一项A.]Indonesia[第二项B.]Papua New Guinea[第三项C.]Thailand[正确.选择]：C7.Who wrote the long poem Paradise Lost?[第一项A.]Shakespeare[第二项B.]Chaucer[第三项C.]Milton[第四项D.]John Cabot[正确.选择]：C8.Which of the following is NOT true about the British monarchy?[第一项A.]It is the oldest institution of government.[第二项B.]It goes back to at least the 9th century.[第三项C.]It has maintained the continuity over the past thousand years.[第四项D.]It seems that it enjoys no real power today.[正确.选择]：C9.In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over（）in 1918.[第一项A.]20 [第二项B.]25[第二项B.]30[第三项C.]35[正确.选择]：C10.The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called___.[第一项A.]Eskimos[第二项B.]Aborigines[第三项C.]Indians[第四项D.]Maoris[正确.选择]：D二、判断题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)11.The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelan[第四项D.][第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确12.The Governor-General acts only on the advice of the Executive Council that comprises himself and the Cabinet.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确13.Whistle-blowers are often experts in both senior and lower levels of bureaucracies who, discovering that their branch of the organization is in some way corrupt and inefficient, try to expose this problem.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确14.While the English are largely protestant, the Irish of the Republic largely belong to the Roman Catholic faith.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确15.In the 1950s and 1960s in an Irish family there were 2 or 3 children on average. [第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误16.Charles Dickens is one of the most famous of English Modernist writers.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误17.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误18.Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent Irish state was never lost. In late 19th century, there was a campaign in parliament called “home-rule”- Irish political control of Irish affairs.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确19.The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确20.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of two parts: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误。
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英语国家概况(1)模拟试题一ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for:A its m ost famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4.Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. The first European settlement on the continent Australia began in ___A 1902B 1788C 1770D 17876. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8.Which of the following is NOT true about lie peers?A They are not from the aristocratic families.B They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11.Australia’s three most important field crops are ____.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12.TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13.____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A The Sydney Morning HeraldB The AustralianC The MercuryD The Australian Financial Review14.The first settlers of New Zealand were ____.A voyagers from East PolynesiaB European navigatorsC sealers and whalersD Christian missionaries15. The largest state in terms of area is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is ____.A The ship-building industryB The secondary industryC The tertiary industryD The food-processing industry17. The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse is:A to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal and illegal drugs18. Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement19. In its imperial prime, Britain ruled:A a fourth of the globeB a fifth of the worldC a third of the worldD two-thirds of the earth20. Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* Strictly speaking, the parliament today consists of 21____, the House of Lords and 22____. * In 1689, Parliament passed The Bill of Rights to ensure that the king would never be able to ignore 23 ____.* Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are 24 _____, 25 _____ and historical plays.* The early decades saw the great poets of the Romantic movement, such as 26____, Shelley and 27 _______.* The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, which is well-known for its natural 28 ____.* Pupils from the age of (29) ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run primary schools.* (30 ) ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain.ⅢDecide whether the following statements are True (T) or False( F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31.What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?32.Who is the author of Rob Roy ?33.Where is the international tennis championships held?34.What does MSc stands for?35 John Le Carre wrote “ Smiley’s People”.36 GCSE stand for General Certificate of Secondary Education.37. Diplomatic relations between Australia and China established in the1970s.38 Most advertising in Britain is carried in newspapers.39. Australia have five states.40 BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in Australia.ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41 The Vikings42 The House of Commons43 Australia’s nuclear policies44 Concorde45 Horse racing46 The Open Polytechnic47 the House of Commons48 Henry Lawson英语国家概况(1)模拟试题二ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choicesmarked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and writeyour answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known inthe world for:A its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4.Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A KeatsB ShelleyC WordsworthD E.M. Foster6. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7.Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A rabbitsB eggsC chicksD haggis8.Which of the following is NOT true about lie peers?A They are not from the aristocratic families.B They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Mineral fuels10. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-knownin the world for ____.A its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardD its endless political problem11 The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states,came into being on:A Jan.18, 1788B Jan.26, 1788C Jan. 1,1901D April 25,191412 Which country/area is Australi a’s largest export market for beef and veal?A SingaporeB The United SatesC The Republic of KoreaD The Middle East13 Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is:A freeB expensiveC compulsoryD optional14 The Maori word “Marae” means ____.A Maori cultureB non- Maori or EuropeanC protocolD meeting house15 The largest state in terms of population is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16 Which of the following is the British oldest daily newspaper?A The GuardianB The TimesC The TelegraphD The News of the World17 Australia also has external territories in:A the Arctic Ocean and the Indian OceanB the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic OceanC the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic OceanD the Indian Ocean and the Antarctic18 The sole parent pension is available to:A all single parentsB single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowanceC single parents divorced with children under 16.D divorced or widowed old women19 The Head of State of New Zealand is ____.A the Prime MinisterB the Governor-GeneralC the British monarchD the Ombudsman20 Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Minerals fuelsⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)＊Since the early 1960s, (21) ____ has grown to be Australia’s largest trading partner.＊Australia’s three most important field crops are (22) ______, (23)_____ and (24)______.＊(25) ____ was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote.＊Schooling in Australia between the ages of (26)____ and 15 is (27)_____.＊The media are also affected by (28)_____, a legal act which demands that all government information is kept (29)____ unless the government agrees.＊On (30)___ each year, Protestant “Orangemen” march through the streets, celebrating their victory over the Catholics.ⅢAnswer the following questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31.Who built the Tower of London?32.Who is the author of the Heart of Darkness?33 What are the official languages in Australia?34 When were the first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia?35.Where were the first immigrants transported from to Australia?36 On which day is Halloween celebrated?37 What is the largest popular festival of music making and poetry writing now in Europe?38. What is BHP?39.Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?40. Where the first settlers of New Zealand from?Ⅳ Explain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41.King Harold42 The Labor Party43 The Bronte sisters44 Life peers45 Horse racing46 Halloween47 the Aboriginal people48 Grammar schools英语国家概况(1)模拟试题三ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1 Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2 By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister3 How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A 26B 6C 32D 204 Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC HamletD Sense and Sensibility5 Which of the following was NOT an activity in Shakespeare’s time?A playing footballB having a drink at the pubC working the landD attending the Grand National6 The first European settlement on the continent began inA 1901B 1788C 1770D 17877 Which of the following is NOT true about the “flats”?A They are not considered as the most desirable home.B They are usually two-storey buildings.C They are often publicly owned.D All of them are of low status and are very cheap.8 Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB the United States, France, Britain, Germany and RussiaC China, Russia, France, Britain and the United StatesD China, Britain, France, United States and Japan9 In Britain most advertising is carried _____.A in newspapersB in magazinesC on televisionD on radio10 Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11 On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December12 Which of the following is one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB sheepC cottonD Oil13 Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A the smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent14 Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreements on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement15 Pupils who cannot go to school due to illness, disability and residential isolationA have to be taught by their parentsB have to teach themselvesC cannot receive any form of educationD can receive education by taking correspondence courses16 The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse isA to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal drugs and illegal drugs17 Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates18 Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to New Zealand’s environmental achievement?A Favorable geographic featuresB Low populationC A late development of industryD The ozone hole over Antarctica19 New Zealand’s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are _____.A New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific IslandsD people from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese20 Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)The game of golf was invented by the 21 ____ and there is one ancient and famous golf course at 22 ____.There are three major parties in the UK: 23 _______, 24 _______ and the Liberal Democrats. Shak espeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are25 _____, 26 _____ and historical plays.27 ____ was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Pupils from the age of 28 ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run 29 ___ schools.30 ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain.ⅢThere are 10 questions. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31 The Scottish people all over the world celebrate their most beloved national poet by holding a Burns Supper on the evening of his death.32 Beowulf is one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary works.33 MSc stands for Master of Science.34 the international tennis championships held in Wimbledon35.What does GCSE stand for?36 How much did Britain rule the world in its imperial prime?37. What is one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary works?38. Where is most advertising in Britain carried ?39. How many states does Australia have?40.Where were the first immigrants transported from to Australia?ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41.King Arthur42 Captain James Cook43 Captain Arthur Phillip44 Open University45 The Canterbury Tales46 The Open Polytechnic47 Virginia Woolf48 Henry Lawson。