英语国家概况模拟试题三
英语国家概况(下)模拟题3
英语国家概况（下）模拟题3I. Directions:There 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. (20 points)1. The United States was rated _____ in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth2. The New Deal was started by _________.A.J.F. KennedyB.Franklin RooseveltC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson3. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes?A. The executiveB. The legislativeC. The judicialD. The president4. Which of the following in NOT regarded as one of the three basic religious beliefs?A. ProtestantB. JudaismC. IslamicD. Catholic5. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of __________.A.The settlers of VirginiaB.The people of PennsylvaniaC.The colonists in New EnglandD.The people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution6. _________ was mainly interested in writing about Americans living in Europe.A. William Dean HowellsB. Henry JamesC. Mark TwainD. Stephen Crane7. In the United States school systems, which of the following divisions is true?A.Elementary school, grammar school.B.Elementary school, junior high schoolC.Elementary school, secondary schoolD. Junior high school, senior high school8. Both public and private universities depend on the following sources of incomeexcept_________.A. student tuitionB. government fundingC. investmentD. endowments9. Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in the spirit of India’s leader Gandhi, ______ was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.A. Ella BakerB. Martin Luther King, Jr.C. John F. KennedyD. James Farmer10. Which of the following is NOT true?A.Slavery was mainly in the South.B.Racial discrimination existed throughout the United States in American history.C.Racial segregation after the Civil War existed only in the South.D.Racial segregation existed throughout the U.S. after the Civil War.11. Which of the following does NOT belong to the White-collar crime?A. robberyB. briberyC. false advertisingD. tax evasion12. Which invention marked the beginning of “The Age of Visual Information”?A. newspaperB. telegraphC. laundry machineD. television13. The State of California is on _________.A. the Atlantic CoastB. the Gulf of MexicoC. the Pacific CoastD. Caribbean Sea14. The one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called___________.A.the “Beat Generation”B. the “Lost Generation”C. th e “Me Generation”D. the “Hippies”15. Three of the following factors contribute to the higher arrest rates among minority groups. Which is the exception?A. The aggressive nature of these groups.B.Racial prejudice against them.C. Low social status of these groups.D. Poverty and unemployment among minority groups.16. Drug abuse in the United States is a social problem because it has a wide range of social costs. Which of the following is NOT a dysfunction caused by drug abuse?A. There is a strong association between drug use and crime.B. Drug dependence takes a significant toll in terms of personal health and safety.C. Drug abuse is a major cause of unemployment.D. There are great economic losses because of drug abuse.17. In January 1965, Presiden t Johnson declared “___________” to eliminate poverty “by opening to everyone the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.”A.New Frontier programB.War against JapanC.War against povertyD.War against Vietnam18. What is the other official language besides English in Canada?A. FrenchB. GermanC. JapaneseD. Finnish19. Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government?A. A Cabinet MinisterB. The Governor GeneralC. The QueenD. The Prime Minister20. Which of the following is true?A.The Queen is the official head of state.B. She is a member of the Cabinet.C. She is a symbol of Canada.D. She is a symbol of parliamentary democracy.Ⅱ.Explain each of the following 6 out of 8. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET (30%, 5 points for each)21. a federal system22. The "Beat Generation"23. service industries24. Three Faiths in the U.S.25. The naturalists26. Disneyland27. NBA28. Martin Luther King, Jr.。
英语国家概况模拟考试试题三
模拟试题三一、单项选择题1、The only surviving large mammals are _____.A、red deer and wolvesB、boars and wolvesC、roe deer and boarsD、red deer and roe deer2、The Anglo-Saxons brought ________ religion to Britain.A、DruidismB、Roman CatholicC、TeutonicD、Christian3、The Independent Labor Party was led by _____.A、Jeremy BenthamB、James CookC、Abel TasmanD、Keir Hardie4、On _____, Queen Elizabeth II approved a same-sex marriage bill..A、April 29, 2011B、July 7, 2012C、July 17, 2013D、August 17, 20125、The poverty line in the UK is commonly defined as being _____ of the median household income.A、50%B、65%C、55%D、60%6、______ prepare them for higher education.A、Grammar schoolsB、Secondary modern schoolsC、Private schoolsD、Higher schools7、The modern game of ______ is generally accepted to have originated in England.A、swimmingB、footballC、skiingD、diving8、In ______, figure skater Madge Cave Syers became the first female athlete to win a medal in the Winter Olympic Games.A、1896B、1908C、1948D、19209、The UK’s biggest-selling newspaper is ______.A、the Daily MailB、the Daily TelegraphC、the Daily MirrorD、the Sun10、The rivers that descend from the eastern slopes of the Rockies flow into _____.A、the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of MexicoB、the Gulf of California and the MississippiC、the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of CaliforniaD、the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico11、Between 1980 and 1989, the South and West of the United States added ______ million people through net migration.A、8.8B、8.4C、8.9D、4.912、The ______ founded their first permanent settlement on the continent at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.A、EnglishB、SpanishC、DutchD、Portuguese13、State governments have the power to make laws for all citizens that are not granted to the federal government or denied to the states in the US Constitution. These include _____, and most crimes.A、education, family law, constitutionB、education, family law, contract lawC、education, constitution, contract lawD、family law, constitution, contract law14、In December ______, the Senate condemned McCarthy for certain improper, extreme behavior.A、1955B、1956C、1953D、195415、Vietnam got independence in ______.A、1945B、1944C、1943D、194616、By _____ Champlain had reached Quebec.A、1605B、1606C、1607D、160817、The Constitution Act assigns specific responsibilities to the provinces and reserves all others for _____.A、the federal governmentB、the presidentC、the representativeD、the monarch18、Pennsylvania was established by ______.A、Separatist CongregationalistsB、QuakersC、Roman CatholicsD、Puritans19、______ is a four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama and the only American playwright to win the Nobel Prize for literature.A、O’NeillB、Henry JamesC、Walt WhitmanD、James Fenimore Cooper20、To a lesser degree in the early ______ century, film types that were previously considered to have only a minor presence in the mainstream movie market began to arise as more potent American box office draws.A、20tyB、19thC、18thD、21st21、______ is observed on the last Monday of May.A、Martin Luther King, Jr. DayB、Washington’s BirthdayC、Memorial DayD、Independence Day22、Canada covers about ______ of the North American continent.A、a halfB、a thirdC、a quarterD、two fifths23、______ is the floral symbol of Australia and is celebrated on National Wattle Day each year on September 1.A、Eucalyptus treesB、Maple treeC、Dahurian larchD、The golden wattle24、The average maximum temperature in _____ is 23℃ in summer, 14℃ in winter.A、DunedinB、AucklandC、ChristchurchD、Nelson25、The secondary school system comprises private schools that are predominantly owned by _____.A、the enterpriseB、the stateC、the armyD、religious communities26、Much of th e world’s wool comes from ______.A、IrelandB、AustraliaC、New ZealandD、Britain27、The cinema of ______, often generally referred to as Hollywood.A、ChinaB、JanpanC、the United StatesD、England28、The work of filmmakers and actors throughout the UK is supported by ______, a government board that helps fund productions and secure film-related services.A、Arts CouncilB、British Broadcasting CorporationC、Channel Four TelevisionD、Film Council29、In _____, Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community.A、January 1957B、January 1974C、January 1960D、January 197330、The ______ brought with them the art of pottery making, the ability to fashion bronze tools and the custom of individual burial.A、CeltsB、Beaker FolkC、IberiansD、Anglo-Saxons二、填空题1、Traditional farming involved _____, a system that dated back to the 5th century.2、Among several important social developments in the decades after World War II, the most evident was the rising standard of ______.3、International cricket matches, known as tests, began in 1877 with a match between ______ and ______.4、The Progressive Movement was a movement demanding government regulation of _____.5、On August 4, 1914, _____ issued an official statement proclaiming American neutrality.6、_____is the oldest written constitution in the world.7、Post-secondary education, better known as “______” in the United States, is generally governed separately from the elementary and high school system.8、The influential landscape painters known as ______ devoted themselves to developing a national style in the first decades of the 20th century.9、There are also more than ______ private primary and secondary schools, most of them Roman Catholic or run by other religious groups.10、_____has long been the backbone of Irish agriculture.三、名词解释1、black Thursday2、The Bill of Rights四、简答题1、What is the relation between the papers and the political party?2、How do the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky mountains run?3、What were the two weaknesses in the American economy in the 1920s?4、Which was a great turning point of the American War of Independence?5、What are the three branches of government?6、There are major differences between the political system of the United States and that of most other developed countries. What do these differences include?7、In what areas is Canada’s agriculture located?8、Why does New Zealand often have earthquakes?9、Which battle is considered one of the most important events in Australian history and why?10、What caused the fall in population in Ireland?五、论述题1、What are the two major political parties in New Zealand? How are they different from each other?答案部分一、单项选择题1、【正确答案】 D【答案解析】答案选D。
英语国家概况练习题
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。
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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.。
英语国家概况模拟试卷
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..。
英语国家概况练习题
英语国家概况练习题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 colonies of 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 of the 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。
英语国家概况课程习题(附答案)
英语国家概况课程习题(附答案)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 _*****T______ 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。
北语22秋《英语国家概况(I)》作业3-辅导资料答案
【D.】Crude oil, alumina and coal.
正确选项：A
2.The Head of State of New Zealand is _______.
【A.】the Prime Minister
【A.】正确
【B.】错误
正确选项：正确
12.The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often a successful sporting hero.
【A.】正确
【B.】错误
正确选项：正确
13.Pauline set up the One Nation Party.
【B.】the North Island and the South Island
【C.】the Southern Alps and the North Island
【D.】Auckland and the South Island
正确选项：B
二、判断题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)
11.The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy.
【B.】the Governor-General
【C.】the British monarch
【D.】the Ombudsman
正确选项：C
3.The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorate ______________.
概况模拟题(三)英国文化
英语考研英美概况模拟题（三）英国文化部分CultureMultiple Choice1. All children in the UK must, by law, receive a full-time education from the age of _____ to _____.A. 5, 16B. 6, 17C. 7, 182. In state schools the letters A, B and C are often used to describe “_____” or parallel classes.A. gradeB. formC. streams3. Public schools belong to the category of the _____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. local4. The pupils who had got the highest marks in the “eleven plus” examination would go to _____ school.A. grammarB. technicalC. secondary modern5. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest universities dating from _____ and _____.A. 1167, 1284B. 1234, 1325C. 1335, 14276. There are over _____ universities in Britain.A. thirtyB. fortyC. fifty7. The two features of Oxford and Cambridge are the college system and the _____.A. records of attendanceB. governing councilC. tutorial system8. The universities of St. Andrews, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh are called the four _____ universities.A. oldB. newC. Scottish9. The _____ university offers courses through one of BBC’s television channels and by radio.A. openB. newC. middle aged10. Buckingham University is and _____ university which was established in 1973.A. independentB. openC. old11. The second centre of the British press is in _____.A. LondonB. the Fleet StreetC. Manchester12. In Britain great majority of children attend _____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. religious13. In Britain education at the age from 5 to 16 is _____.A. optionalB. compulsoryC. self-taught14. The oldest university in Britain is _____.A. CambridgeB. EdinburghC. Oxford15. British newspapers possess the following features except _____.A. freedom of speechB. fast deliveryC. monoplied by one of the five large organizationD. no difficulty for independent newspapers to survive16. The earliest newspaper in Britain is _____.A. Daily MailB. Daily TelegraphsC. The TimesD. Guardian17. _____ is the oldest Sunday newspaper in Britain.A. Sunday TimesB. The ObserverC. The peopleD. News of the World18. The most humorous magazine is _____.A. New SocietyB. Private EyeC. PunchD. Spectator19. In the UK there are about _____ dailies and over _____ weeklies.A. 130, 1000B. 200, 800C. 160, 120020. There are _____ national daily newspapers which appear every morning except on Sundays.A. nineB. sevenC. eight21. The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph support the _____.A. Liberal PartyB. Labour PartyC. Conservative Party22. The Economist, New Statesman, Spectator are _____.A. journalsB. daily newspapersC. local papers23. BBC was founded in _____ and chartered in _____ as an independent public corporation.A. 1922, 1927B. 1292, 1297C. 1822, 182724. The Exchange Telegraph Co. Ltd. is a _____ news agency.A. publicB. governmentalC. localD. private25. The BBC is mainly financed by _____.A. payment from all people who possess TV setsB. the income from advertisementsC. some large corporationsD. British government26. The most famous broadcasting company in Britain is _____.A. British Broadcasting CorporationB. Independent Broadcasting AuthorityC. Reuters27. Reuters was founded in the year of _____.A. 1518B. 1815C. 185128. The new headquarters’ building of _____ is at 85 Fleet Street, London.A. BBCB. the Press Association Ltd.C. the Exchange Telegraph Co. Ltd.29. _____ is regarded as the most English of games.A. CricketB. SoccerC. Rugger30. _____ claims the highest popular attendance in Britain.A. Rugby footballB. Association footballC. Baseball31. _____ “pools” provide amusement for millions of people who bet on the results of matches.A. Association footballB. BaseballC. Cricket32. The annual _____ championships at Wimbledon, in London, are the most famous in the world.A. hockeyB. tennisC. netball33. _____ racing is chiefly a betting sport.A. HorseB. BoatC. Dog34. Hurdle or steeplechase racing takes up the winter months, leading to its climax in the Grand National Steeplechase at _____ in March.A. LondonB. EdinburghC. Liverpool35. It was _____ who first revolutionized scientific thought in Britain.A. Francis BaconB. Thomas NewcomerC. James Watt36. _____ discovered the circulation of food.A. Francis GlissonB. William HarveyC. George Stephenson37. The Royal Society was founded in _____ in _____.A. London, 1660B. Liverpool, 1660C. London, 176038. The Royal Society reached the summit of its prestige in 1703, when _____ became its president.A. Robert BoyleB. Issae NewtonC. Francis Bacon39. James Watt was a great _____ engineer and inventor.A. IrishB. ScottishC. English40. _____ developed atomic theory in the 18th century.A. John DaltonB. Francis GlissonC. Robert Boyle41. The minor’s safety lamp was invented by _____.A. Francis BaconB. William HarveyC. Humphy Davy42. Charles Robert Darwin Developed the theory of _____.A. evolutionB. immunologyC. virology43. _____ is considered the father of English poetry.A. Geoffrey ChaucerB. John MiltonC. John Donne44. Big Ben is the nickname of _____.A. Benjamin FranklinB. Sir Benjamin HallC. the 315-foot Clock Tower45. The British Museum was founded in _____.A. 1659B. 1763C. 175346. The British Museum is financed by _____ funds and is managed by a board of 25 trustees.A. GovernmentB. individualC. local47. You could find the world-famous Speakers’ Corner in _____.A. Great RussellB. Hyde ParkC. Westminster Abbey48. _____ is the biggest and most well-known church in London.A. WhitehallB. St. Paul’s CathedralC. Westminster Abbey49. _____ is the monarch’s present London home.A. Westminster PalaceB. Buckingham PalaceC. Whitehall Palace50. Stratford-on-Avon is the place where _____ was born in 1564.A. William ShakespeareB. Charles DickensC. Samuel ButlerFill in the Blanks1. There are two systems of primary and secondary education in Britain. They are the _____ school and the _____ school.2. The independent school or “_____” school is few in number but of great influence.3. The four types of state schools in the secondary education are the _____ schools, comprehensive secondary schools, _____ schools and secondary modern schools.4. For all children in state schools, secondary education begins at the age of _____.5. There are two systems for secondary education in state schools, the _____ and the _____.6. Under the old selective system, children took an examination called the _____ _____ in their last year at a primary school. The results of this examination determined the secondary education a pupil would receive.7. The oldest schools in UK are _____ schools.8. _____ _____ schools were established before 1960, in which pupils were not separated by the criterion of academic ability.9. At _____ or _____ pupils take an examination, either at the Ordinary Level of the General Certificate of Education or the Certificate of Secondary Education.10. At 18 there is another examination for the pupils, the _____ _____ of the General Certificate of Education or the Certificate of Secondary Education.11. _____ schools are often attached to polytechnics.12. The four famous school: Eton College, Harrow School, Winchester College and Rugby School are never referred to as _____ colleges but _____ schools.13. The public schools emphasize two factors in education. One is the study of classics and science, the other is the development of what is called “_____”.14. The old universities in Britain refer to _____ and _____.15. The five types of universities are the two _____ universities, the four _____ universities, the middle-aged universities, the new universities an the Open university and the one _____ university.16. Oxford got started in the _____ century. It has _____ colleges.17. There are about _____ students in Oxford and Cambridge respectively.18. The University of London is a type of _____ university.19. There are three academic degrees in Britain, the _____, _____ and _____ degrees.20. A class in a state school is often called a “_____”, never a “grade”.21. Almost all the national papers are published in the city of _____.22. The _____ _____ is the national centre of the press in the UK.23. The most famous broadcasting company is _____ _____ _____.24. The most well-known news agency is _____.25. The second oldest university in Britain is _____.26. The Independent Broadcasting Authority gets its money from _____.27. You’ll find all BBC’s programmes in the magaz ine _____ _____.28. In 1851 Reuters was founded in _____.29. _____ is regarded as the most English games.30. School boys usually play rugger or _____ in winter, _____ in summer.31. Schools girls usually play tennis and _____ in summer and netball and _____ in winter.32. Netball is a kind of basketball, and rounders is a sort of _____.33. The _____ _____ founded in London in 1660 is one of the most prestigious scientific bodies in the world.34. Issae Newton held the president of the Royal Society for _____ years.35. The famous book Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy was written by _____ _____.36. James Watt was a great _____ engineer and inventor.37. _____ _____, an English physician, discovered the vaccine for preventing smallpox andpioneered the sciences of immunology and virology.38. The miner’s safety lamp was nicknamed _____ Lamp.39. Charles Robert Darwin published his book On the _____ _____ _____ which caused a stir in Victorian times.40. Oscar Wilder was an aesthete advocating “_____ _____ _____ _____”.41. The seat of the British Houses of Parliament is _____ _____.42. “Big Ben” was named after Sir _____ _____.43. The place where many famous figures are buried is called _____ _____.44. Karl Marx once came to study and work in the British Museum Library and Completed most of his famous book _____ there.45. _____ Park in the Centre of London is one of the World’s most famous city parks.46. The _____ of _____ was a state prison from Norman times.47. _____ is a most important street where some of the most important offices are located.48. The people can visit 300 life-size wax figures in _____ _____.Explain the Following Term1. BBC2. The Open University3. The SpectatorAnswer the Following Questions1. What is the public school system in the UK? (talk about this in the following points: enrolment, funding and function)2. What do you know about the difference between a quality paper and a popular paper in Britain? 英语专业考研英美概况自测题（三）英国文化部分答案Part IIII. ACBAA BCDAA CABCD CBCCD CAACA ACBABABACA BABBA CAACC ABCBAI. State, Independent public grammar, technical l11 selective, comprehensive eleven plus grammar Comprehensive secondary 15, 16 Advanced Level Technical public character Oxford, Cambridge old, Scottish, independent 12th, 28 12000 middle-aged Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctor’s form London Fleet Street British Broadcasting Corporation Reuters Cambridge advertising Radio Times London Cricket soccer, cricket rounders, hockey basketball, baseball Royal Society 23 Issae Newton Scottish Edward Tanner Davy Origin of Species art for art’s sake Westminster Palace Benjamin Hall Westminster A bbey Capital Hyde Tower, London Whitehall Madame Tussaud’s。
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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 British Isles.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 colonies of 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, a warm 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 of the 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 country 8. 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 beginningof 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 Parliamentat 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 aid TFFTF 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 appointmentsare 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 gross domestic 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 becoming stronger these years because of changes in the structureof 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 its people.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. Voluntary 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 full range 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 Anglican Church.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 Britain are _______.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 related to 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 toadults 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 of a 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 profile sport 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 that covers 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 entertainmentindustries.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 butalso 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。
英语国家概况知识练习(学生用)
英语国家概况知识练习1. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, _______.A.1774B. 1778C. 1775D. 17762. The largest lake in Britain is ____________.A. Loch LomondB. the Lough Neagh （内伊湖，在北爱尔兰）C. WindermereD. Ullswater3. The origin of the American party system can be traced to __________.A. the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the war of IndependenceB. the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti-FederalistsC. the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slaveryD. the struggle between the elections of President4. The second largest state of the United States is ________A. TexasB. AlaskaC. CaliforniaD. Hawaii5. American presidents are elected _________.A. every two yearsB. every four yearsC. every five yearsD. every six years6. Australia is the world’s largest exporter of ___________.A. wheatB. dairy productsC. meatD. wool7. 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. north8. Which of the following Statements is NOT true about the Prime Minister in Britain?A. He is appointed by the Queen.B. He is Minister for the Civil Service.C. He sits in the House of Commons.D. He is elected every four years.9. In 1608, French explorer, Samuel de Champlain established his habitation in _______.A. MontrealB. OttawaC. QuebecD. Toronto10. In America the judicial is headed by __________.A. the PresidentB. CongressC. the Supreme CourtD. the Secretary General11. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake ________.A. SuperiorB. OntarioC. VictoriaD. Michigan12. The Britain people hold _______ as the festival to remember the people who died in the two World wars.A. Easter MondayB. Armistice DayC. Guy Fawkes DayD. Boxing Day13. Oxford is on______________.A. the Thames RiverB. River ClydeC. the Severn RiverD. the Great Lakes14. What is NOT true for Britain’s temperature?A. It is generally mild and temperate.B. It has frequent changes.C. It is of the maritime typeD. It often has extremes of temperature.15. Among the most typical English sports, _____ has been in existence since the 16th century.A. rugbyB. soccerC. cricketD. boxing16. The earliest institution of higher learning set up in America was________.A. California UniversityB. Yale UniversityC. Harvard CollegeD. Chicago University17. Which of the following tribes first came to Britain?A. AnglosB. SaxonsC. JutesD. Celts18. On the island of Great Britain, there are_________.A. four political divisions, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandB. four political divisions, En gland , Scotland, Wales and IrelandC. three political divisions, England, Scotland and WalesD. three political divisions, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland19 The theme of thanksgiving has always been __________.A. friendship and happinessB. peace and plenty, health and happinessC. cooperation and rich rewardD. love and happiness20. In Britain only about _______ of the population are farmers but they manage 70% of the land areaA. 2%B. 3%C. 4%D. 5%21. _______ brought the new religion, Christianity to BritainA. The CeltsB. The Anglo-SaxonsC. JutesD. The Romans22 The Grand Canyon in the north-western________ is one of nature’s most impressive sights.A. UtahB. ArizonaC. NevadaD. Idaho23. The Bill of the Rights is the term used for ________ to the Constitution of the United States.A. the first ten amendmentsB. the last five amendmentsC. the tenth amendmentD. the most important amendment24. The “ basics ” taught in th e America elementary school are ________.A. social studies, arithmetic and readingB. science, reading, writing and arithmeticC. reading, writing and arithmeticD. physical education, reading and writing25. The largest lake situated entirely in Canada is ________.A. the Great lakesB. Great Bear LakeC. Great Slave LakeD. Lake Winnipeg26. The Norman Conquest of _______ is perhaps the best-known event in English historyA. 1063B. 1064C. 1065D. 106627. The smallest state of the United States is _______.A. Rhode IslandB. MaineC. TexasD. Alaska28. Which of the following statement is true about The Commonwealth of Nations?A. It is a voluntary, free association of 50 independent sovereign states.B. There are a large number of British immigrants in each of the Nation.C. All the countries lived under the British law and government.D. All the countries fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars.29. Each of the fifty states of the USA elects ________ senatorsA. 10B. 4C. 3D. 2Part 230. The English Civil War is also called ___________.A. the Puritan RevolutionB. the second Magna CartaC. the Long ParliamentD. the Anglican War31. Australia has always been a continent with few people mainly because________.A. Australia is too far away from EuropeB. Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world’s continentsC. Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seaD. Most of the continent is hot and dry32. __________ came into the throne at the age of 25 and reined the country for 45years while remaining single.A. Elizabeth IB. Elizabeth IIC. MaryD. Victoria33. In area, the United States is the _______ largest country in the world.A. 2ndB. 3rdC. 4thD. 5th34. The Black Death, which ravaged England in 1348-1849, carried off_________.A. three fourths of the populationB. one fourth of the populationC. one fifth of the populationD. one half of the population35. What is the most important economic activity in Canada?A. ManufacturingB. FarmingC. MiningD. Forestry36. The Backbone of North America refers to the _______.A. Appalachian MountainsB. Rocky MountainsC. Cascade MountainsD. Sierra Nevada Mountains37. Apart from a break during the Second World War, the BBC has been providing regular television broadcasts since_________.A. 1935B. 1936C. 1937D. 193838. In the 1960s pop music underwent a revolution when _______ became world famous and turned their hometown of Liverpool into a place of pilgrimage.A. the Beach BoysB. the Rolling StoneC. the AnimalsD. the Beatles39. The principal author of the Declaration of Independence was________.A. Benjamin FranklinB. George WashingtonC. Thomas JeffersonD. John Adams40. Who is chiefly responsible for the education in the US?A. The federal government.B. The state government.C. The county government.D. The Ministry of Education.41.The longest river in Britain is the__________.A. SevernB. ThamesC. ClydeD. Tees42. Christopher Columbus who first discovered the New Continent came from________.A. EnglandB. IrelandC. SpainD. Italy43. In the United Kingdom, the party, which wins the __________ number of seats in theHouse of Commons, becomes the official opposition.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest44. At first Australia was settled by the British as a colony_________.A. to receive free settlersB. to supply Britain with wool and foodC. to receive convicts from BritainD. to expand the British imperial power45. The emblem of Democratic Party is ___________.A. elephantB. donkeyC. bearD. bull46. The Mississippi, which is sometimes called _______, has played a vital role in the historyof the United States.A. “Old Man River”B. “Moon River”C. “Old Father River” C. “Mother of the United states”47. Australia is located in ____________.A. the southern hemisphereB. the northern hemisphereC. the Atlantic OceanD. the Arctic48. Nearly ________ of the land in Canada has no permanent population.A. 68%B. 79%C. 89%D. 98%49. The election of _______ made Margaret Thatcher to power and she became the firstwoman prime minister.A. 1979B. 1980C. 1982D. 199250. Of all the symbols, which are considered to represent fertility and new life and are mostfrequently associated with Easter?A. The pumpkin and the turkey.B. The lamb and the beef.C. The spring peas and the potatoes.D. The egg and the rabbit.51. To its full sense, the British Parliament consists of ___________.A. the House of Lords and the House of CommonsB. the House and the SenateC. the Queen and the House of LordsD. the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons52. The United States has less than 6% of the world’s population; yet it produces about________ of the total world output.A. 20%B. 25%C. 30%D. 35%Part 353. The US formally entered the Second World War in _________.A. 1937B. 1939C. 1941D. 194354. When Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, and was succeeded by his son_________, the regimebegan immediately to collapse.A. HenryB. HamiltonC. RichardD. Charles55. The tenure of office of federal judges is _____________ in U.S.A. 4 years longB. for lifeC. 8years longD. 5 years long56. In America, the three biggest newspapers are of the following EXCEPT __________.A. New York TimesB. Reader’s DigestC. Washington PostD. Los Angels Times57. Natural gas was discovered in __________ in Britain.A. English ChannelB. Irish SeaC. Lake NoahD. the North Sea58. Sears Tower is in_________.A. BostonB. New YorkC. ChicagoD. Los Angeles59. Britain was by 1830 the “workshop of the world” because of ______.A. agricultural revolutionB. industrial revolutionC. colonial expansionD. invention of steam engine60. With regard to its size, Australia is ________ country in the world.A. the third largestB. the fourth largestC. the fifth largestD. the sixth largest61. China and America established diplomatic relations in January ___________.A. 1972B. 1976C. 1978D. 197962. ____________ is the home of golf.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Ireland63. In the United States, the first largest immigration movement took place _________.A. right after the war of independenceB. in the mid-1800sC. at the turn of the 20th centuryD. right after the Civil War64. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. A. In the Highlands.B. in the central Lowlands.C. In the Uplands.D. In the west of Scotland.65. Rock-and roll in the early 1960s in the United States was music for ________.A. teenagersB. black audienceC. white adult audienceD. people of all ages66. Two main tiers of local authority through England and Wales are: _________A. counties and the smaller districtsB. states and countiesC. states and provincesD. provinces and towns67. The financial, manufacturing and transportation center of the United States is ________.A. New YorkB. Washington D.C. C. PhiladelphiaD. Chicago68. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 _________.A. can legally receive partly free educationB. can legally receive completely free educationC. can not receive free education at allD. can not receive free education if their parents are rich69. The most famous leader of black movement in the U.S. was _________.A. DouglasB. Martin Luther KingC. Malcolm XD. Garrison70. The real power of the British government lies in _________.A. the House of CommonsB. the cabinet headed by the Prime MinisterC. the Prime MinisterD. the Queen71. Most of the colleges and universities in the U.S. are located_________.A. in only 5 or 6 states along the Atlantic coastB. in the SouthC. in states with a large populationD. along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts72. Britain became a world leader in _______ during the middle of the 19th century.A. iron and steel industryB. textile industryC. shipbuildingD. farming73. What forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the United states?A. The Rio Grande River.B. The southern Rocky Mountains.C. The Colorado RiverD. The Gulf of California.74. The Great Barrier Reef is included on the World Heritage list because it has________.A. the most beautiful seascape in the worldB. the greatest number of islands in the worldC. The most diverse and complex marine life in the worldD. The longest coast in the world75. The two very important crops in Britain are__________.A. barley and cornB. wheat and riceC. barley and oatsD. wheat and barley76. Compulsory education extends from ________ years old in Britain.A. 5 to 15B. 5 to 16C. 6 to 16D. 6 to 1777. The first President was _________ in American history.A. George WashingtonB. Abraham LincolnC. Thomas JeffersonD. Andrew Jackson78. Edinburgh is the capital of ___________.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland79. When the president of the U.S. signs an act passed by Congress into law, it still can becancelled if _________.A. the lower federal count decides that it goes against previous lawsB. the Supreme Court decides that it goes against previous lawsC. the lower federal count decides it is unconstitutionalD. the Supreme Court decides it is unconstitutionalPart 480. Where is the chief agricultural land in Britain?A. In the east and southeast.B. In the northeast.C. In the south.D. In the north.81. 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 people82. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by________.A. King HaroldB. Robin HoodC. Oliver CromwellD. William the Conqueror83. The United States is ______________.A. the most populous country in the worldB. the second most populous country in the worldC. the third most populous country in the worldD. the fourth most populous country in the world84. The largest city in Canada is _________.A. VancouverB. OttawaC. TorontoD. Montreal85. The cultivated land in the U.S. makes up ________ of the total land.A. 21%B. 31%C. 41%D. 51%86. All the following universities are located in New England EXCEPT________.A. YaleB. HarvardC. MITD. Berkeley87. Which of the following is NOT in the east of U.S.A. ?A. Massachusetts.B. MaineC. North CarolinaD. Louisiana88. Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 because of ________.A. the Great DepressionB. the Black Power MovementC. the Watergate scandalD. his Isolation policy89. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A. 5 November.B. 31 OctoberC. 17 MarchD. 25 December90. In Australia, April 25th is known as ___________.A. Australia DayB. Independence DayC. Anzac DayD. ANZUS91. ________ has the world’s oldest written constitution.A. AmericanB. CanadaC. EnglandD. Australia92. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A. The cultural center.B. The business center.C. The financial center.D. The Sports center.93. Where is the international tennis championships held?A. WembleyB. WimbledonC. AndrewsD. Clapham.94. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, is located in ___________.A. HawaiiB. AlaskaC. TexasD. The Arctic95. __________ is the largest city in Australia and i s one of the world’s great seaports?A. SydneyB. MelbourneC. BrisbaneD. Perth96. The origins of the most Canadians are ________.A. the EskimosB. IndiansC. BritishD. French97. Which of the countries doesn’t recognize Britain’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State?A. Canada.B. Australia.C. New Zealand.D. United States.98. __________ is America’s most important food crop.A. CornB. WheatC. RiceD. Barley99. The Headquarter of the United Nations is Located in _______.A. Washington D.C.B. GenevaC. New YorkD. Boston100. Among the Great Lakes, which one is entirely in the United States?A. Lake SuperiorB. Lake MichiganC. Lake HuronD. Lake Eric101. Many aspects of Australia are similar to those of Britain EXPECT_______.A. languageB. system of governmentC. the Australia flagD. plants and animals102. During World War II, the leaders of the United States,________ and Britain met threetimes.A. CanadaB. AustraliaC. the Soviet UnionD. China103．_________ is America’s leading center of heavy industry.A The Midwest B. The Northeast C. The American South D. Pacific Coast 104. In Canada, laws must be passed by both Houses and signed by ________.A. the Governor-GeneralB. the Prime MinisterC. Queen Elizabeth IID. Head of the Supreme Court105. With the greatest concentration of colleges and universities, ________ is producing the highly skilled labors.A. New YorkB. ChicagoC. BostonD. Atlanta(note: Harvard Univerity is located in Boston)106. _______ is a national symbol in New Zealand.A. The kiwi（几维）B. KangarooC. A unique flowerD. Koala 107. New Zealand is sometimes called the world’s biggest farm. It is world’s largest exporter of _____.A. beefB. lamb and muttonC. wheatD. corn108. Which of the following is NOT true for Canadian Prime Minister?A. He sits in the House of Commons.B. He is one member of the cabinet.C. He is elected every four years. (note: 5 YEARS)D. He is the leader of the majority party.109. One of the most far-reaching consequences of the Second World War brought to Britain was that _______.A. it hastened the end of Britain’s empireB. it made the country fall into economic depressionC. it stimulated the development of the countryD. it made the country become the world’s leading country110. The original New Zealand residents are ___________.A. EskimosB. Maoris (毛利人)C. IndiansD. Inuits111.The largest city in New Zealand is ______.A. AucklandB. WellingtonC. ChristchurchD. Dunedin112. The 50th state in America is _________.A. AlaskaB. TexasC. HawaiiD. Rhode Island113. _______ birthday is a great event in Britain since it marks the beginning of full manhood or womanhood.A. The twenty-firstB. The eighteenthC. The nineteenthD. The twentieth114. In 1620, 201 Pilgrims, to escape religious persecution, sailed to the New World in a ship called Mayflower. They arrived at ________.A. New YorkB. GeorgiaC. VirginiaD. Plymouth115. _________ is the eldest of Australian parties.A. The Liberal Party of AustraliaB. The Australian Labor Party (ALP)C. The National Party of AustraliaD. The Australian Democrats116. Which of the following is NOT one of the most populous states in America?A. CaliforniaB. TexasC. FloridaD. Arizona。
英语国家概况第三章参考试题
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At the bottle of lewes in sussex,the king(Henry III) was defeated by
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How many clauses did Magna Carta altogether have?
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King John,Philip Augustus,Magna Carta
William’s Rule
Henry II’s
Henry III,
Simon de Montfort
The Great Charter
,Prince Edward ,Prince of Wales Reforms
The Beginning of Parliament
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英语国家概况复习题及参考答案
《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 service following 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 theSecond 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 spiritually 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.。
英语国家概况复习题(3).doc
广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育《英语国家概况》第三套复习题I. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False . ( 1.5 points each , 30 points in total )1.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.2.British Parliament is the law-making body of the British government.3.The members in the House of Lords are appointed rather than elected.4.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.5.Cabinet members in Britain are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties inParliament.6.The British history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.7.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.8.The name of Britain came from an Angle-Saxon tribe – the Britons.9.The Anglo –Saxons came to Britain before the Roman invasion.10.The Vikings began to attack the English coasts in the 6th century.11.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.12.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.13.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans for trade andterritory, security and the throne.14.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actuallydefended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.15.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world and still is today.16.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.17.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British economic andsocial problems.18.Britain is the world’s leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.19.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical andtropical zones.20.When children finish schooling at 16 in Britain, they are required to take A-level exams.Answer keys: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8.F 9. F 10. F11. T 12. F 13. T 14. T 15. F 16. T 17. F 18. F 19. T 20. FII. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. (2 points each, 40 points in total)1. In ___B_____, the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 19482. Of the following practices, ___C______ does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except ____D______.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted ____C_____ of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D. 84%5. The car industy in Britain is mostly ____A_______.A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned6. Of the following sectors in Britain, _____C_____ has experienced spectacular growth since the end ofWorld War II.A. agricultureB. energy industyC. service industyD. manufacturing industy7. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the ____D_______.A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s8. About ____B____ of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D.8%9. Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining fundsfrom all the following sources except _____B_____.A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contribution10. Of the following, ____A______ is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references11. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “ Big Three” with theexception of ____C______.A. The TimesB. The GuardianC.The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph12. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except __A_______A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messagesC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime13. The state of ___A____ is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida14. The U.S. lies in ____A______ North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, theAtlantic to its __________ and the Pacific to its __________.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west15. The largest river in the U.S. is ____B_______.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River16. Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located __C______.A. in the southB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest17. The largest minority in the United States is the ___B______.A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC.Native AmericansD. Asians18. The characteristic of dominant American culture is _____D________.A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class19. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at __C_____ in _________.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettesC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia20. Pilgrim Fathers are a group of ____B___ who came to America to avoid persecution in England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians。
英语国家概况标准模拟试卷三
I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answer to the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, I point for each)1.The geographical names for the U.K. are_A_A. the British Isles, Great Britain, EnglandB. the British Isles, Great Britain, Northern IrelandC. the British Isles, Great Britain, the United KingdomD. Britain, England, the United Kingdom2._A_, the great Roman general, invaded Britain for the first time in 55BC.A. Julius CaesarB. The Emperor ClaudiusC.BoadiceaD.Agricola3."Domesday Book" was comiled during the rule of _A_A.WiliamB.William IIC.Henry IID.king Stephen4.The Hundred Year's War started in 1337 and was ended in 1453, in which ___B___was the only part of France that was still in the hands of the English．A. Flanders B．Calais C．Argencourt D.Brest5.The Black Death, which ravaged England in 1348-49, carried off _D_A. three fourths of the popoulationB. one fourth of the populationC.one fifth of the populationD.between one half and one third of the population6.People call King Edward's switch to _B_ theology "The Reformation".A. CatholicB.ProtestantC.JewishD.Puritan7.The Renaissance was typified by the universal genius _B_A. Francis BaconB.Leonardo Da VineiC.Jakob BurckhardtD.William Shakespeare8.Shakespeare was born at _B_ in Warwickshire, England, in 1564.A. Stoke-on-TrentB.Stratford-on-AvonC.Berwick - upon-TweedD.Bradford-on-Avon9.The battles between King Charles and the Parliament from 1642 to 1646 were called the _C_ in English history.A. Religious WarB. Wars of the RosesC.First Civil WarD.Second Civil War10.Which of the following statements is not true? DA. The open field system wasted land.B. The open field system was wasterful of labor and time.C. The open farming system made livestock farming difficult.D.The open farming system provided a good opportunity to experiments.11.By the early 19th century, Britain had a road network of some _B_ miles.A. 115 000B.120 000C. 125 000D.130 00012.The objective of teh Chartist Movement was democratic rights for all men, and it took its name from "C_"A.The Bill of RightsB.The Agreement of the PeopleC. the People's CharterD.the Great Charter13.In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _C_ formed the London Working Men's Association.A.householdersB.tenantsC.small shopkeepersD.office workers14.The head ofState of the United Kingdom is the _A_A. King (Queen)B.PresidentC.Prime MinisterD.Lord Chancellor15.The United Kingdom is a _c_ State.A.federalB.feudalC.unitaryD.republic16.The Houses of Parliament were rebuilt between 1835 and _A_ to the design of Sir Charles Barry after having been destroyed by fire.A. 1857B. 1858C. 1859D.186017.In Britain, a full meeting of _A_ is called only when a Sovereign dies or announces his or her intention to marry.A. the Privy CouncilB. the House of LordsC.the House of CommonsD.the Parliament18.The first women priests of Church of England were ordained in _B_A. March 1921B.March 1994C. April 1972D.April 1997A. B. C. D.19._B_ is more important than Christmas to Sctos.A. Whit SundayB.New Year's DayC. April Fools'DayD.Easter20.The modern games of tennis originated in _C_ in the late 19th century.A.ScotlandB.IrelandC.EnglandD.Wales21.The most famous art festival in Britain is _C_A.the Royal National Eisteddford of WalesB. the Llangollen International EisteddfordC.the Edinburgh International Festival of Music and DramaD. the Bath Festival of Music22.The central part of Ireland is characterized by mandy lakes, low ridges and _A_A. peat bogsB.rapid streamsC.small islandsD.high cliffs23.Throughout most of its history, _A_ was a major problem that plagued Ireland.A. emigrationB. population distributionC. ethnic conflictD.birth control24.The United States had a more or less open-door policy to immigration from independence until _A_A. the 1960sB.the 1970sC.the 1980sD.the 1990s25.In Aerican history, the Pilgrim Fathers refer to those who came to __C_ on board of Mayflower.A. VirginiaB. HampshirsC.PlymouthD.Main26.Puritan tradition was mainly developed in _B_ colony.A. VirginiaB. MassachusettsC.PennsylvaniaD.New York27.The War of Independence started in _D_ and ended in _.A. 1773,1774B.1775,1776C. 1776,1783D.1775,178328.During the War of Independence, America allied with _B_A. SpainB. FranceC. HollandD.Germany29.The Articles of Confederation was unusual in many ways. Which of the following is not true? DA.It provided for no king.B. It was a written constitution for the United States.C. It created a central government in the form of a CongressD.The head of the nation was the king.30.Which of the folowing statements shows the tremendous growth of American econoy between the end of the Civil War and 1900?DA. Steam and electricity replaced human muscle.B.Machines and oil were usedC. Steel took the place of iron; people and goods could be moved by railroads.D.All of the above31.The Progressive Movement was _D_A. an organized campaign with definite goals.B. a movement aiming at exposing the dark side of societyC.not an organized campaign with efforts to improve people's living standardD.a number of diverse efforts at political , social and economic reforms.32.The Paris Conference was a conference of division of colnies of Except_C_A. GermanyB.Austro-Hungary EmpireC.FranceD.the Ottoman Empire33.During the sedond World War, Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill met at ___BA.Teheran , Yalta and PotsdamB. Teheran and YaltaC. Yalta , Potsdam and BerlinD.Teheran and Potsdam34.The essence of the Truman Doctrine was _A_A. to provide economic and military support to any country which was fighting against internal Communist rebgels or external Communist pressureB.to provide aid for Greece and Turkey which were fighting against CommunismC.to provide economic aid to needy countries.D.to give moral support to the struggle of free people.35.The idea of containment was first brought up by _D_A. Harry TrumanB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. MarshallD.George Kennan36.The U.S established normal diplomatic relations with China in _D_A. November 1963B.February 1972C.November 1978D.January 197937.The United States has a free-market economy with a dominant _C_ sector.A. state-ownedB. collectiveC.privateD.corporate38.In America, the first period of the party system refers to the appearance of _C_A. the FederalistsB. the Anti-FederalistsC. the Federalists and the Anti-FederalistsD.the Democratic -Republicans and tehAnti-Federalists.39.Elemenatry and secondary education in the United States covers _C_ years.A. 10B.11C.12D.1340.In the U.S., admission to an institution is determined by _B.A. governing boardB.each universityC. studentsD.the secondary school41.Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac is _D_A.his autobiographyB. a novelC. a copy of travelsD.an annual collection of proverbs42.T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land is important because it ___D___ .A. deals with the cultural glories of the pastB. praises the lost generationC. is highly traditionalD. reveals the spiritual crisis of post-WWI Europe and it is original in form43.Welcoming _A is one of the oldest and gayest customs the world over.A. New Year's DayB.Christmas DayC.Thanksgiving DayD.Easter Sunday44.In the United States, Halloween is a night-time _A_ holiday.A. children'sB.men'sC.women'sD.old men's45.The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts on _A_ 1621.A. December 13B.October 13C.April 13D.January 1346.Who was the first prime minister of the new Canada? AA. Sir John MacdonaldB.Sir Wilfrid LaurierC.Robert BordenD.Mackenize King.47.In 1896, _B_ took over and the country was ruled under Sir Wilfrid Laurier.A. the Conservative PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Labor PartyD.the New Democratic Party48.With regard to its size,Australia is _D_ coutnry in the world.A.the third largestB.the fourth largestC. the fifth largestD. the sixth largest49.Austrailia is one of the most urbanized in the world with _C_ of its population living in the suburbs of coastal cities and towns.A. 60%B. 70%C.80%D.90%50.New Zealand is made up of a group of islands, the most important of which are _A_A. North Island and South IslandB.Christmas Island and Middle IslandC. Northern Island and Southern IslandD.Stewart Island and South IslandII. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following question. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet (30 points, 3 points for each)51.What is the Renaissance?Renaissance was the revival of classical literature and artistic styles in European history.52.When did the Queen Victoria become Empress of India?In 1877 Queen Victoria became Empress of India.53.When is the Sovereign's birthday offically celebrated?It is officially celebated in June every year.54.What are the main unestablished churches in Britain?They are the Anglican Churches, the Free Churches and the Roman Catholic Church.55.Explain why Ireland been geographically compared to a basin?In Ireland, a limestone plateau is rimmed by coastal highlands.56.When did the "Baby Boom" occur?It occured between 1946 and 1964.57.What is meant by "Vietnamization" of the war?It meant that South Vietnamese troops would be war-built up to replace American fighting force.58.What were the two serious weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?There was no national executive or law-enforcing branch;Neither was there a national court system.59.What is "Urban sprawl"?It refers to a city that has grown over large area of land.60.What caused the land disputes between the Maoris and the settlers in New Zealand? The land disputes were mainly caused by the rapid acquistition of Mari land by the government and pressure by settlers for direct purchase.Ш Explain each of the following terms in English. Write yore- answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20 points, 5 points for each)61.ThatcherismMrs. Thatcher's policies were usually called Thatcherism. It included the return to private ownership of state-owned industries, the use of monetarist policies to control inflation, the weakening of trade unions, the strengthening of the role of market forces in the economy and an emphasis on law and order.62.Operation OverlordOperation overlord was the code name for Ally landing on the south of France. It was launched in May, 1944. The decision of launching Operation overlord was made at the Teheran Conference. presidential inaugurationIn the US the presidential term of four year begins on Jan 20. The president starts his official duties with an inauguration ceremony held on the steps of teh US Capitol. The president takes an oath of office, administered by Chief Justice, which is followed by an inauguration address.64.The Flying DoctorsIt is a special health service which provides care for people living in isolated areasin Australia. People can use radio to call doctors who will come by plane. They are called flying doctors.。
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1．第1题Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War?A.Imperial AirwaysB.BritishAirwaysC.Hawker-Siddeley AviationD.the British Aircraft Corporation您的答案：A2．第2题Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.In 1981, some convicted IRA prisoners went onA hunger-strike.B.They demanded for the status of being “political prisoners” by starving themselvC.Margaret Thatcher’s government gave in to their political demand.D.The death of prisoners revitalized the political movement of Sinn Fein.您的答案：C3．第3题Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A.The three-tier government systemB.Secret BallotsC.The two-chamber parliamentD.The public services您的答案：B4．第4题_________is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A.The Sydney Morning HeraldB.The AustralianC.The MercuryD.The Australian Financial Review您的答案：A5．第5题Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religion.B.The freedom of searching a person’s home by police.C.The freedom of speech and of the press.D.The right to own weapons if one wishes.您的答案：B6．第6题The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ___A.George Washington.B.Thomas Jefferson.C.William Penn.D.Benjamin Franklin.您的答案：C7．第7题Public servants in New Zealand are officials working in government departmentsA.whose appointments are independent of political process.B.whose appointments are determined by government ministers.C.who will lose their positions when the government changes.D.who are members of the party in power.您的答案：A8．第8题Black Americans sang the anthem of the civil rights movements,“_________” affirming their commitment to fight racial prejudice.A.“Let it all hang out.”B.“Hell, no, we won’t go.”C.“We Shall Overcome.”D.“Speak your heart without interruption”您的答案：C9．第14题Which country/area is Australia’s largest export market for beef and veal?A.SingaporeB.The United StatesC.The Republic of KoreaD.The Middle East您的答案：B10．第15题The three influential Canadian Prime Ministers have a lot of things in common. Which of the following is the exception?A.They came from Quebec and could speak French as fluently as English.B.They were educated as lawyers.C.They shared the vision of a strong, united Canada and worked hard to overcome thD. They belong to the same political party.您的答案：D11．第16题In 1816 the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Citizen Army staged a rebellion against British rule, recorded in history as ____.A.the Easter Rising of 1916B.the Home Rule CampaignC.the Fenian movementD.the national agrarian movement您的答案：A12．第17题Judges are appointed by ____ on the advice of ____.A.the Senate, the GovernmentB.the Parliament, the Prime MinisterC.the Prime Minister, the ParliamentD.the President, the Government您的答案：D13．第18题What is the first official language of the Irish Republic?A.EnglishB.IrishC.CelticD.Gaelic您的答案：B14．第26题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 Above the Age of 18D.the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic您的答案：B15．第27题Which of the following statements about the UK economy is NOT true?A.Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.B. Britain has experienced A relative economic decline since 1945.C.There has been A period of steady decreasing of living standards.D.Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita.您的答案：C16．第28题In 1969, the 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 o您的答案：B17．第29题In 1988, Canada established with _____ the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to help facilitate economic integration, and later _____ joined the group.A.the United States, MexicoB.Australia, New ZealandC. Great Britain, FranceD. Norway, Mexico您的答案：A18．第30题Which of the following about the north region of Canada is NOT true?A.The north is a scarcely populated area of ice and oceans.B.Most of the inhabitants are Aboriginal people.C.In 1999, there will be three administrative territories here.D.People in this region depend only on arts and crafts for living.您的答案：D19．第31题By 1985, how many per cent of immigrants were non-European?A.30 per centB.80 per centC.60 per centD.50 per cent您的答案：C20．第32题Who are qualified to vote at local elections?A.Only Irish citizensB.Irish and British citizensC.Residents of Ireland and Northern IrelandD.All residents of Ireland, regardless of citizenship您的答案：D21．第33题When did the participation in second level education rise from about 45% to up to 90%?A.After 1950B.After 1960C.After 1970D.After 1980您的答案：B22．第36题Which invention marked the beginning of “The Age of Visual Information”?A.newspaper.B.telegraph.undry machine.D.television.您的答案：D23．第37题In January 1965, President Johnson declared “____________” to eliminate poverty “by opening to e veryone the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.”A.war against VietnamB.war against povertyC.war against JapanD.New Frontier program您的答案：B24．第38题The Maori word “Marae” means _________.A.Maori cultureB.non-Maori or EuropeanC.protocolD.meeting house您的答案：D25．第39题Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A.The growth of capitalism.B.The Renaissance.C.The Religious Reformation.D.The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.您的答案：D26．第40题According to the text, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, who considered the Japanese population in the west coast of North America a potential security threat?A.the federal government of CanadaB.the local governments in CanadaC.the United NationsD.Amnesty International您的答案：B27．第41题Up until 1970’s the Irish economy was ____.A.inward-lookingB.trade-dependentC.based on serviceD.based on manufacturing您的答案：A28．第42题Under the Constitution, the President of Ireland is elected by ___.A.the majority of the Parliament and SenateB.the majorityC.direct vote from Irish peopleD.indirect vote from Irish people您的答案：CIn Ireland, writers can publish their works ______.A.Only in IrishB.Only in EnglishC.in either Irish or EnglishD.in neither Irish nor English您的答案：C30．第44题The first Irish national state was set up in _____.A.1919B.1920C.1922D.1949您的答案：C31．第9题Beef cattle is the livestock hat has the biggest number in the UK.您的答案：错误32．第10题Service industry does not include steelmaking.您的答案：正确33．第11题Mark Twain’s works are characterized by egotism.您的答案：错误34．第12题The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1945.您的答案：错误35．第13题During the Cold War period, the United States and the Soviet Union were on the brink of a nuclear war when the US fought the Korean War.您的答案：错误36．第19题Playing football is NOT an activity in Shakespeare’s time.您的答案：错误37．第20题Rabbits have nothing to do with Easter.您的答案：错误38．第21题Drama flourished the Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature.您的答案：正确39．第22题Telephone led to the end of the Pony Express System.您的答案：错误The Australian government adopted a more interventionis role in the economic development of the country before the 1980s and after that period.您的答案：正确41．第24题The Vietnam War lasted about 20 years.您的答案：正确42．第25题The Clinton Administration made national security, contraction and economic prosperity the three pillars of American foreign policy.您的答案：错误43．第34题In its imperial prime, Britain ruled two-thirds of the earth.您的答案：错误44．第35题The Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in the ninth century because they needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.您的答案：正确45．第45题If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called General Certificate of Education –Advanced.您的答案：正确46．第46题The Times is the British oldest daily newspaper.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.047．第47题Many public houses were sold to the people under Thatcher’s administration.您的答案：正确48．第48题Technical institutions are not mentioned in American higher education.您的答案：错误49．第49题Emancipists were retired officials.您的答案：错误50．第50题The Mabo Decision declared the rejection of the principle of “terranullius”.您的答案：正确作业总得分：98.0。
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英语国家概况模拟试题三 It was last revised on January 2, 2021模拟试题三一、单项选择题1、The only surviving large mammals are _____.A、red deer and wolves?B、boars and wolves?C、roe deer and boars?D、red deer and roe deer?2、The Anglo-Saxons brought ________ religion to Britain.A、Druidism?B、Roman Catholic?C、Teutonic?D、Christian?3、The Independent Labor Party was led by _____.A、Jeremy Bentham?B、James Cook?C、Abel Tasman?D、Keir Hardie?4、On _____, Queen Elizabeth II approved a same-sex marriage bill..A、April 29, 2011?B、July 7, 2012?C、July 17, 2013?D、August 17, 2012?5、The poverty line in the UK is commonly defined as being _____ of the median household income.A、50%B、65%C、55%D、60%6、______ prepare them for higher education.A、Grammar schools?B、Secondary modern schools?C、Private schools?D、Higher schools?7、The modern game of ______ is generally accepted to have originated in England.A、swimming?B、football?C、skiing?D、diving?8、In ______, figure skater Madge Cave Syers became the first female athlete to win a medal in the Winter Olympic Games.A、1896?B、1908?C、1948?D、1920?9、The UK’s biggest-selling newspaper is ______.A、the Daily Mail?B、the Daily Telegraph?C、the Daily Mirror?D、the Sun?10、The rivers that descend from the eastern slopes of the Rockies flow into _____.A、the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico?B、the Gulf of California and the Mississippi?C、the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California?D、the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico?11、Between 1980 and 1989, the South and West of the United States added ______ million people through net migration. A、B、C、D、12、The ______ founded their first permanent settlement on the continent at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.A、English?B、Spanish?C、Dutch?D、Portuguese?13、State governments have the power to make laws for allcitizens that are not granted to the federal government ordenied to the states in the US Constitution. These include _____, and most crimes.A、education, family law, constitution?B、education, family law, contract law?C、education, constitution, contract law?D、family law, constitution, contract law?14、In December ______, the Senate condemned McCarthy forcertain improper, extreme behavior.A、1955?B、1956?C、1953?D、1954?15、Vietnam got independence in ______.A、1945?B、1944?C、1943?D、1946?16、By _____ Champlain had reached Quebec.A、1605?B、1606?C、1607?D、1608?17、The Constitution Act assigns specific responsibilities to the provinces and reserves all others for _____.A、the federal government?B、the president?C、the representative?D、the monarch?18、Pennsylvania was established by ______.A、Separatist Congregationalists?B、Quakers?C、Roman Catholics?D、Puritans?19、______ is a four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama and the only American playwright to win the Nobel Prize for literature.A、O’Neill?B、Henry James?C、Walt Whitman?D、James Fenimore Cooper?20、To a lesser degree in the early ______ century, film types that were previously considered to have only a minor presence in the mainstream movie market began to arise as more potent American box office draws.A、20ty?B、19th?C、18th?D、21st?21、______ is observed on the last Monday of May.A、Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?B、Washington’s Birthday?C、Memorial Day?D、Independence Day?22、Canada covers about ______ of the North American continent.A、a half?B、a third?C、a quarter?D、two fifths?23、______ is the floral symbol of Australia and is celebrated on National Wattle Day each year on September 1.A、Eucalyptus trees?B、Maple tree?C、Dahurian larch?D、The golden wattle?24、The average maximum temperature in _____ is 23℃ in summer, 14℃ in winter.A、Dunedin?B、Auckland?C、Christchurch?D、Nelson?25、The secondary school system comprises private schools that are predominantly owned by _____.A、the enterprise?B、the state?C、the army?D、religious communities?26、Much of the world’s wool comes from ______.A、Ireland?B、Australia?C、New Zealand?D、Britain?27、The cinema of ______, often generally referred to as Hollywood.A、China?B、Janpan?C、the United States?D、England?28、The work of filmmakers and actors throughout the UK is supported by ______, a government board that helps fund productions and secure film-related services.A、Arts Council?B、British Broadcasting Corporation?C、Channel Four Television?D、Film Council?29、In _____, Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community.A、January 1957?B、January 1974?C、January 1960?D、January 1973?30、The ______ brought with them the art of pottery making, the ability to fashion bronze tools and the custom of individual burial.A、Celts?B、Beaker Folk?C、Iberians?D、Anglo-Saxons?二、填空题1、Traditional farming involved _____, a system that dated back to the 5th century.2、Among several important social developments in the decades after World War II, the most evident was the rising standard of ______.3、International cricket matches, known as tests, began in 1877 with a match between ______ and ______.4、The Progressive Movement was a movement demanding government regulation of _____.5、On August 4, 1914, _____ issued an official statement proclaiming American neutrality.6、_____is the oldest written constitution in the world.7、Post-secondary education, better known as “______” in the United States, is generally governed separately from the elementary and high school system.8、The influential landscape painters known as ______ devoted themselves to developing a national style in the first decades of the 20th century.9、There are also more than ______ private primary and secondary schools, most of them Roman Catholic or run by other religious groups.10、_____has long been the backbone of Irish agriculture.三、名词解释1、black Thursday2、The Bill of Rights四、简答题1、What is the relation between the papers and the political party?2、How do the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky mountains run?3、What were the two weaknesses in the American economy in the 1920s?4、Which was a great turning point of the American War of Independence?5、What are the three branches of government?6、There are major differences between the political system of the United States and that of most other developed countries. What do these differences include?7、In what areas is Canada’s agriculture located?8、Why does New Zealand often have earthquakes?9、Which battle is considered one of the most important events in Australian history and why?10、What caused the fall in population in Ireland?五、论述题1、What are the two major political parties in New Zealand How are they different from each other答案部分一、单项选择题1、【正确答案】 D【答案解析】答案选D。