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英美概况试题
英美概况试题I. Multiple Choice1. The history of the U.S. is generally agreed to have begun in_____. A. 1620 B. 1607 C. 17762. The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _____. A. Maryland B. South Carolina C. Delaware D. Colorado3. _____ was the first man who sailed around the earth.A. John CabotB. MagellanC. BalboaD. Cartier4. The colonial life can be described as the following except _____.A. simpleB. easyC. roughD. hard5. The Stamp Act was passed in _____ and was repealed in _____.A. 1765, 1766B. 1764, 1765C. 1763, 17646. The First Continental Congress was held in _____ in September, 1774. A. Philadelphia B. Boston C. New York7. The American War of Independence started in _____ and ended in_____. A. 1776, 1784 B. 1775, 1783 C. 1706, 17148. Washington won the great victory on December 26, 1776 in _____. A. Gettysburg B. Pittsburgh C. Trenton9. The battle of _____ marked the turning point of the War of Independence. A. New York B. Saratoga C. Bunker Hill10. On October 19th, 1781, the British General Cornwallis and his7,000 men surrendered at _____.A. YorktownB. BostonC. Charleston11. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 to revise _____.A. The Articles of the ConfederationB. Bill of RightsC. Civil Rights12. The first ten amendments, known as _____, were added to the Constitution in 1791. A. the Bill of Rights B. the Articles C. Civil Rights13. After the Federal Government was established, the city _____ was chosen as the capital for the time being.A. WashingtonB. New YorkC. Philadelphia14. The pamphlet “Common Sense” was written by _____.A. Thomas EdisonB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson15. The Second President John Adams adopted a high-handed policy which was called _____. A. the “Intolerable Acts” B. Un-American ActivitiesC. the Sedition Act16. The greatest contribution made by President Thomas Jefferson was his _____. A. abolishing the Sedition Act B. reducing taxesC. purchasing Louisiana from France17. The Second Anti-English War broke out in _____ and ended in_____. The U.S. won the war. A. 1812, 1814 B. 1813, 1815 C. 1814, 181618. As the result of the U.S.-Mexican War, nearly _____ of theentire territory of Mexico was lost.A. 1/4B. 1/2C. 1/319. In 1844 the U.S. forced the Chinese Government to sign the first unequal treaty of _____.A. WangxiaB. NanjingC. Tianjin20. The Articles of Confederation was accepted by all the _____ states in _____. A. 50, 1781 B. 13, 1781 C. 13, 178721. _____ was chosen as the capital for the time being in Washington’s administration.A. New YorkB. ChicagoC. Boston22. It was _____ who advanced four plans which met bitter criticisms from many people. A. Alexander Hamilton B. Thomas JeffersonC. George Washington23. _____ was the first American President who was inaugurated in the city of Washington. A. John Adams B. Thomas Jefferson C. James Madison24. The War with England between 1812 and 1814 happened during the administration of President _____.A. James MadisonB. James MonroeC. John Adams25. The _____ stopped the Holy Alliance’s program, and prevented the European countries from extending their influence.A. Monroe DoctrineB. Sedition ActC. Holy Alliance26. _____ was the first president who developed the power of veto into one of the means of making laws.A. John AdamsB. Andrew JacksonC. Andrew Johnson27. _____ made slavery possible in the new territories such as in Kentucky and Nebraska. A. Douglas Bill B. Monroe Doctrine C. SeditionAct28. During the Civil War Lincoln issued the _____, which declaredthe abolition of slavery. A. Homestead Bill B. Emancipation ProclamationC. Both A and B29. The Battle of _____ was the turning point of the American Civil War. A. Bull Run B. Gettysburg C. Richmond30. The first imperialist war took place between the U.S. and _____in 1898. A. Britain B. France C. Spain31. The first American President from the Republic Party is _____.A. Abraham LincolnB. Andrew JohnsonC. Thomas JeffersonD. George Washington32. In 1918 President _____ issued the “Fourteen Points”.A. Woodrow WilsonB. William H. TaftC. Theodore RooseveltD. Warren G. Harding33. Haymarket Massacre took place in _____ in May 1886.A. New YorkB. ChicagoC. Washington34. In 1894, the American industrial production held the _____ place in the world. A. first B. second C. third35. McCarthy was notorious for his harsh _____ persecution of the progressive people. A. religious B. spiritual C. political36. The Ku Klux Klan was the most notorious terrorist society which persecuted the _____. A. blacks B. Indians C. progressive people37. On August 14, 1914, the U.S. and Britain issued a joint communiqué called _____. A. the Teheran Declaration B. the Atlantic CharterC. the Washington Proclamation38. In Sino-American relations Theodore Roosevelt exercised the so-called “_____”, invadingChina by means of both force and culture.A. Open Door PolicyB. Big StickC. Douglas Bill39. The First World War broke out on July 28th, _____ and ended on November 11th, _____, lasting for about four years.A. 1913, 1917B. 1914, 1918C. 1915, 191940. The two military alliances during WWI were the _____ and the_____. A. Axis, Allies B. Holy Alliance, AxisC. Central Powers, Allies41. The assassination of a(n) _____ prince, Arch Duke Fedinand, served as the direct fuse for the outbreak of WWI.A. AustraliaB. BelgiumC. Austria42. Altogether _____ countries became involved in or were dragged into WWI. A. 33 B. 38 C. 3943. The frequent emergence of the economic crisis in the U.S.A. led to the following disastrous effects except _____.A. inflationB. the rise of pricesC. the decrease of populationD. the decrease of the purchasing capacity44. In April 1945 a conference was held at _____ to organize the United Nations. A. San Francisco B. New York C. Philadelphia45. _____ countries attended the conference of the foundling of the UN. A. 48 B. 47 C. 4546. At the _____ Conference, the heads of the Soviet Union, the U.S. and Britain discussed the problem of opening the second battlefield in Europe.A. YaltaB. TeheranC. Casablanca47. In July 1945, Britain, the U.S. and the Soviet Union met at Potsdam to formulate an occupation policy and set up a program for the future of Germany. The meeting was the famous _____ Conference.A. CairoB. TeheranC. PotsdamD. Quebec48. The two fighting sides in WWII were _____.A. the Allies and the Axis (powers)B. the Axis and Holy AllianceC. the Central Powers and the Allies49. The _____ was the treaty signed at Versailles, near Paris in France in 1919. A. Paris Treaty B. Versaills Treaty C. Teheran Treaty50. The meeting was held at Yalta in the Crimea of the Soviet Union in Feb, 1945. At the meeting many matters were discussed, including the final defeat of Germany, the demilitarization of Germany, the founding of the U.N. etc., this was the famous _____ Conference. A. Yalta B. Teheran C. Potsdam51. The Communist Party of the US was founded in _____.A. 1920B. 1918C. 191952. The U.S. Communist Party was re-established in 1945 with _____as its general secretary. A. Levestone B. William Foster C. Earl Browder53. The Great Depression of _____ to shook the US and the whole capitalist world to itsfoundations.A. 1929, 1933B. 1933, 1937C. 1924, 192954. The programme of 1947 that America would offer its moneysupplies and machinery to any European nation that wished to participate in was called _____.A. Eisenhower DoctrineB. Marshall PlanC. Truman Doctrine55. The _____ broke out in June 1950 and ended in the summer of 1953.A. Vietnam WarB. Cold WarC. Korean War56. In April 1949 twelve nations established the NATO to coordinate the military actions of member nations against the _____.A. GermanyB. JapanC. Soviet Union57. The Second World War broke out in September, _____ and ended in August _____. A. 1939, 1945 B. 1937, 1943 C. 1938, 194558. After WWII there emerged a new balance of power between _____and _____. A. the Allies, the Axis Powers B. the USSR, the USAC. the old capitalist countries, the new ones59. There occurred _____ economic crises from the end of WWII to the middle of the 1970’s.A. sixB. fiveC. seven60. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a policy called_____ to save the economic situation.A. Good NeighbourB. the Open Door PolicyC. the New Deal61. The Battle of _____ took place in 1942 and it was the turning point of the Pacific area. A. Midway Island B. Britain C. Normandy62. In Feb. _____ came President Nixon’s historic visit to China.A. 1979B. 1972C. 197363. In 1953, _____ ended in the failure of the U.S.A. the Korean WarB. the Vietnam WarC. the US-Spanish War64. On December 7th, 1941, the base of the American Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbour, was suddenly attacked by the _____ air force and navy.A. SpanishB. FrenchC. Japanese65. The original Union consists of _____ at the time of its independence. A. 13 B. 50 C. 4866. The first thirteen states of the US mainly located _____ seaboard. A. the eastern B. the western C. the northern67. _____ appointed many of the colonial governors.A. The English KingB. the local governmentC. the local people68. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by a committee including _____ as head. A. George Washington B. Thomas JeffersonC. both A and B69. _____ was the British king when colonial Americans declaredtheir independence. A. King George I B. King George III C. King George II70. In 1945 a conference was held in _____ to found the United Nations.A. San FranciscoB. ChicagoC. New York71. President Nixon visited China in _____.A. 1973B. 1974C. 197272. _____ was the only American president who was re-elected three times in succession. A. Theodore Roosevelt B. George WashingtonC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Thomas Jefferson73. The city’s name “Philadelphia” means _____.A. brotherly loveB. fishing pitC. philosophy1. It was _____ who first discovered the America in 1492.2. The New World was named after _____ Vespucci.3. _____ was the first man who sailed around the earth.4. The Indians living in America are all _____ skinned and dark-haired.5. The War of _____ broke out in 1775 and ended in 1783.6. The First World War broke out on July 28th in _____.7. In 1620 some English Puritans sailed to Plymouth on a ship called _____. 8. On July 4th, 1776, the document called the Declaration of_____ was accepted by the American Congress.9. The first English colony was _____.10. Lexington Fire was the _____ of the War of Independence.11. In 1803 the United States purchased Louisiana from _____.12. The U.S.- _____ War broke out in 1898.13. The Great Depression of 1929 - _____ shook the United States and the whole capitalist world to its foundation.14. The _____ _____ policy went into effect by the spring of 1947 when Truman Doctrine came forth.15. The Confederate Union of America consisted of _____ southern states. 16. During the Civil War Lincoln took two important measures, one was the _____ _____, the other was the _____ _____.17. By the end of _____ century, the U.S. had become the most powerful country in the world. 18. The U.S. bought the area of Alaska from _____ in 1867.19. The Constitution Convention lasted _____ weeks from May to September, _____. 20. The Constitution drawn up at the end of Independence War is called the _____ of the Confederation.21. The Constitution of _____ established the dictatorship of the America bourgeoisie big capitalists and big slave owners.22. The bourgeois democratic personages headed by Thomas Jefferson, were opposed to the Constitution. They were called _____.23. The people, headed by John Hamilton, who supported the Constitution of 1787, were called _____.24. During Washington’s administration Thomas Jefferson was appointed _____ of _____.25. The war with England between 1812-1814 was called the Second_____ of _____. 26. President John Q. Adams was the son of the _____ president, John Adams. 27. The forming of the _____ Alliance was to suppress the South American revolution. 28. Andrew Jackson was the first president who developed the power of _____ into one of the means of making laws.29. The first great tide from 1840 to 1860 in America was the _____ movement. 30. The famous novel “_____ _____ _____” by Mrs Stowe aroused a great and universal hatred for slavery.31. A man named _____ _____ began a rising which aimed at solvingthe slavery trouble by force. 32. In _____ the first group of English colonists came to America.33. From 1863 to 1867 _____ Reconstruction dominated the reconstruction of the south. 34. With the passage of the military Reconstruction Act in March 1867 the power of Reconstruction of the south passed from president to the _____.35. The most notorious society which mainly persecuted the blacks was _____ _____ _____. 36. The _____ _____ Conference in 1919 was infact a meeting to divide the spoils and redivide the old colonies.37. The _____ Conference was the constitution of the Paris Peace Conference. 38. The _____ post-war economic crisis occurred from 1973 to 1975 was the most serious crisis. 39. The Communist Party of China sent _____ _____ _____ to attend the Conference of the founding of U.N. and signed the charter.40. The _____ Declaration was published at the Cairo Conference.41. The main force of the Japanese United Fleet was destroyed by America in the _____ _____ Battle.42. The _____ World War was a destructive war and an anti-fascist war.43. The _____ Programme was successfully carried out in 1969 and two American astronauts landed on the moon.44. After WWII the _____ _____ emerged on the scene and containment of Communism became the basis of the American foreign policy.45. The source of WWII in Europe came from _____.46. The direct cause that the U.S. entered WWII was the Japanesesu dden raid of the US’s naval base at _____ _____.47. In 1939 Germany first launched the lightening attack on _____ and England and _____ then declared war on Germany.48. The dropping of the two atom bombs by America forced _____ to surrender unconditionally. 49. The second post-war crisis occurred during 1953 and 1954 was caused by the _____ War. 50. It was president _____ who moved toward improving relations with China. 51. America participated in the Second World War in the year _____.52. In _____ China and U.S.A. normalized their relationship.53. The outstanding leader of the Civil Rights Movement was __________ _____. 54. _____ _____ uprising in 1859 helped the outbreak of the Civil War.55. “I know not what course others may take, but for me, g ive me liberty or give me death.” This was said by _____ _____.II. Define the Following Terms1. The Boston “Tea Party”2. The Westward Movement3. The Civil Rights Movement4. The Atlantic Charter5. The “Open Door Policy”6. The Cairo Declaration7. The Marshall PlanI. BDBBA ABCBA AABBC CABAB AABAA BABBC AABAC ABABCCBCAA BCABA CBABC CABAC ABACA AABBA CCAII.1. Columbus Amerigo Magellan red Independence 1914 Mayflower Independence Virginia prelude France Spanish 1933 Cold War 11 Homestead Bill, Emancipation Proclamation 19th Russia 13, 1787 Articles 1787 anti-federalist Federalists Secretary, State War, Independence second Holy veto Westward Uncle Tom’s Cabin John Brown 1607 Presidental Congress Ku Klux Klan Paris Peace Washington sixth deputy Dong Biwu Cairo Midway Island Second Apollo Communist Party Germany Pearl Harbour Poland Japan Korean Nixon 1941 1979 Martin Luther King John Brown Patrick Henry1. The Judicial Branch is headed by _____.A. the Supreme CourtB. CongressC. President2. The general election in America is held every _____ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 33. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _____.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagle4. _____ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution.A. The CabinetB. The Supreme CourtC. PresidentD. Congress5. The symbol of the US Republic Party is _____.A. tigerB. elephantC. donkey6. The political system of the US is based on the following except _____. A. federalism B. the constitutional monarchyC. the separation of powersD. respect for the constitutionE. the rule of law7. The US Federal Government is composed of the following except _____. A. the legislative B. the standing committeeC. the judicialD. the executive8. The number of Congressmen from each state varies depending on _____. A. the size of the area B. the size of the populationC. the traditionD. the wealth9. The Democratic Party of America was founded in _____.A. 1845B. 1828C. 178710. There are _____ departments in American Government.A. 13B. 14C. 1511. The law-making or the legislative body in the government is_____. A. the Supreme Court B. the CongressC. the CabinetD. the president’s committee12. All states in America have the legislative branch of two houses except the state _____.A. NebraskaB. NevadaC. Oregon13. In each state there are about _____ counties on average.A. 30B. 50C. 6014. The members in the Senate must be at least _____ years old and those in the Representative _____ years old.A. 40, 30B. 30, 26C. 30, 2515. The tenure of office of federal judges is _____ years long.A. 8B. for lifeC. 516. The Democratic and the Republican Parties gradually lost their differences after _____. A. 1865 B. 1860 C. 187017. There are _____ presidential electors for all the states.A. 535B. 100C. 538D. 43518. The Federal Government and the states governments are supposedto _____ each other. A. guide B. control C. keep independence from19. If the president wants to put a treaty into effect, he has toget the approval by two thirds of the _____.A. SenateB. CabinetC. CongressI. Fill in the Blanks1. Only the _____ _____ has the right to interpret the constitution.2. There are _____ voting members in the House of Representatives.3. Each of the fifty states of US elects _____ senators.4. There are _____ judges in the Supreme Court of America.5. The first ten amendments added to the constitution in 1791 was called the _____ _____ _____.6. The Federal Constitution consists of_____ articles and _____ amendments. 7. The balance is always kept among the three branches of the power of the government and this is called the “System of _____ and _____”.8. The _____ determines the government and divides the power of the government into three branches.9. The official presidential residence is the _____ _____.10. _____ is the only way in which the president can legally be removed from office. 11. In 1974 President _____ was impeached and he resigned his office before a trial could take place.12. The parties in the US choose all their candidates for election, except for president, as “_____ _____”.13. In American history _____ presidents have been assassinated.14. The president who was first assassinated in 1865 was _____ _____.15. The American Congress is made up of two houses: the _____ andthe House of _____. 16. In the US the chief function of _____ is to make laws.17. The Democratic Party grew out of the _____.18. There are _____ persons in the Jury.19. There are _____ members in the Senate.20. The head of he House of Representatives is called the _____.21. According to the _____, the president should be a citizen bornin the US territory. 22. The two main parties are the Democratic and the _____ Party.II. Explain the Following Terms1. FBI2. The President-electIII. Answer the Following Questions1. What is the role of the US congress? What is the criticism of the Congress in the AmericanPress?2. What are the main features of the State government? I.ABABB BBBBA BACBB ACCAII.1. Supreme Court 435 2 9 Bill of Rights 7, 26 Checks, Balance Constitution White House Impeachment Nixon primary election 4 Abraham Lincoln Senate Congress Anti-Federalism 12 100 Speaker Constitution Republican1. The popular kind of family in America is _____ family. A. nucleusB. looseC. largeD. blend2. Americans like the following attitudes except _____. A.informality B. personal dignity C. equalityD. franknessE. consideration for others3. Thanksgiving Day is originated in _____.A. EnglandB. AmericaC. ScotlandD. Canada4. The largest Protestant group in America is known as _____. A. the Latter-day Saints B. BaptistsC. MethodistsD. Quakers5. Marriage in America is considered _____.A. more important to the parentsB. a pure religious affairC. rather burdensomeD. a pure individual matter 6. _____ American young people live independently after marriage. A. Half B. Most C. Some7. The rate of divorce in America ranks _____ in the world. A. second B. third C. first D. fourth8. The black people usually have _____ family.A. smallB. middle-sizedC. big9. The “senior citizens” in the social centres refer to _____.A. high officialsB. professorsC. presidentD. old people 10. The popular foods in America include the following except _____. A. hamburgers B. hot dogs C. bread D. rice11. People can usually get cheap meals in the following places except _____. A. snack bars B. cafeterias C. big restaurants D. coffee shops 12. Dining customs include the following except _____. A. being polite to ladies B. not staying too long after dinner C. being punctualD. using both hands13. Most Americans are _____ from different countries. A. blacks B. Indians C. emigrants D. immigrants14. BLT in America is a kind of _____.A. sandwichB. sauceC. butterD. vegetable15. Valentine’s Day falls on _____.A. July 4thB. March 21stC. February 14th16. On Easter Sunday people usually have lamb and ham as their main meat. For children lamb isthe symbol of _____.A. good luckB. the sacrifice of ChristC. the tomb from which Christ rose17. American Independence Day fall on _____.A. the 4th of JulyB. October 31stC. March 20th18. Halloween is a _____.A. summer festivalB. night-time festivalC. sweethearts’ holidayD. pilg rims holiday19. Over _____ of all American religious people are Protestants. A. half B. three fifths C. two thirds20. In Protestantism there are about _____ principal groups. A. 40 B.50 C. 60 D. 3021. There are two major denominations in America which are theresult of native developments.They are the following except _____.A. Christian ScienceB. MormonismC. UnitariansD. both A and B22. The characteristics of the American religion are the following except _____.A. wide variety of denominationsB. emphasis on social problemsC. separation of church and stateD. unity among the churches 23. In the US about _____ of all the property is in the possession of one-tenth of the population.A. halfB. one thirdC. two thirds24. Urban Hermits refer to _____.A. people who live in the remote placesB. people who live in mountains and forestsC. shopping-bag ladies in big cities25. A hamburger is usually made from _____.A. beefB. porkC. combination of beef and pork 26. In America snack bars and coffee shops are usually _____. A. cheap B. expensive C. formal27. The outstanding characteristic of American society is thediversity of _____.A. climateB. industryC. people28. Sometimes two couples go out together. This is known as _____. A. steady dating B. casual dating C. double dating D. blind dating 29. The popular American belief is _____.A. part-time workingB. self-made manC. manual labour 30. White-collar workers _____.A. have higher reputationB. get higher payC. may earn less than blue-collar workersD. both A and C 31. The black people usually have a _____ family and 1/3 of which are controlled by women.A. nucleusB. bigC. looseD. middle-sizedI. Fill in the Blanks1. A person who is employed to take care of children for a specific length of time while the parents are out is called a _____ _____.2. The rate of divorce in America ranks _____ in the world.3. A family composed of a father, a mother and two children is considered the _____ family.4. In order to solve the problem of the loneliness and uselessness for the aged, many communities and church group sponsor social centres which are called _____ centres.5. Today over _____ percent of all married women are active in community affairs.6. A hamburger is a kind of sandwich made with ground beef that is fried and put into a bun.7. A cheese burger is a hamburger with melted _____.8. The coffee without cream or sugar is called _____ coffee.9. To any black, the old term “_____” by which he is addressed is considered a great insult.10. Because of the existence of the nucleus family some of the old men and women suffered greatly from _____.11. In the 1960’s the “_____ _____” appeared among young people, such as living together beforemarriage.12. _____ is the most popular American drink.13. The most typical and true national holiday in the US is __________. 14. Americans have great admiration for the _____ man.15. American children suffer most for their parents’ _____.16. The American’s favourite meat i s _____.17. The peculiarity of American history made the American spirit of _____ come into being. This spirit is reflected in many aspects of American life.18. The fact that many citizens take drugs – heroin makes __________ the “City of Heroin”II. Answer the Following Questions1. What day in the US is the birthday of the nation?2. Who was Martin Luther King?3. What is the meaning of the saying “trick or treat”?4. What does Easter Sunday celebrate?5. 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英美概况.英美概况(二)练习题及答案docx
《英美概况（二）》练习题一答案套一、答案I．Fill in the following blanks in English1. cotton2. Indians3. Superior; Michigan; Huron; Erie; Ontario; Michigan; Canada4. 16075. 126. winner-take-all; majority /2707. Vice- Presidency8.18549. private10. Pittsburg 11. space 12. Scandinavian 13. Civil Rights Movement 14. 88 000, 18 00015. 1922 16. four 17. IndependenceII. In each of the following questions there are four choices. Choose the correct one1. C2.B3.A4.D5.A6.C7.B8.C9.D 10.B11.B 12.B 13.D 14.D 15.A 16.C 17.B 18.B 19.D 20.DIII. Decide whether the following statements are true [T] or false [F]1.T2. F3. F4.F5. T6. F7.F8.T9. T 10.TIII. Define the following terms1. Yale University is a private university in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, which was named after Elihu Yale, an early patron and was chartered in 1701. It consists of Yale College for men, three other undergraduate schools for men and women, and eight graduate schools for men and women.2. It is the largest and most famous American stock market. Located on Wall Street in New York City, it centralizes the trading of stock of over 3000 corporations, and hundreds of millions of shares are bought and sold there each day.3.The second continental congress was held in Philadelphia in May 1775. It decided to take charge of the troops around Boston and appointed George Washington as commander to fight for their freedom and independence. IV. Answer the following questions1.In the post World War 11 decade, the United States was the richest nation in the world. After a brief period of postwar adjustment, the economy boomed. Consumers demanded goods and services. Businesses produced more to meet this demand. With 6 percent of the world' s population, the United States produced half the world's goods. As productivity rose, the labor market changed. Employment grew rapidly in the service sector, which includes sales work, office work, and government jobs. Federal foreign aid programs provided overseas markets for US businesses. Finally, the government spent large amounts of money by providing loans, fighting the Cold War, and finding social programs. Technological advances, many achieved with federate aid, ushered in new industries and sped up the pace of production in old ones. Government spending plus consumer demand led to an era of widespread prosperity, rising living standards, and social mobility…2. The mass education can provide free public education for all of American children and improve the whole quality of American citizenries, while it also has caused several problems. One criticism is that basic education in the United States catered to the “least common denominator”,meaning the teacher gives attention to theslower learners while the brighter students become bored and lose interest in learning. A related issue involves "mainstreaming", a program which allows physically and mentally handicapped children to attend the same classes with children without these problems. While parents of handicapped children want their children to be included, other parents are concerned that their children are not receiving the best possible education because the teacher spends a great deal of time helping the disadvantaged students. Moreover, the costs for educating handicapped exceed the costs for educating other children.套二、答案I. In each of the following questions there are four choices. Choose the correct one1.B2.A3.B4.C5.A6.C7.B8.B9.C 10.D11.B 12.B 13.C 14.D 15.A 16.B 17.C 18.B 19.B 20.DII. Explain the following terms1. The Boston Massacre took place before the American War of Independence. In 1768 some English troopswere sent to the colonies to help tax-collectors. The people of the colonies hated these soldiers. In the spring of 1770 in Boston, a soldier was hit by a club and at last some of the troops fired and killed four people, with many wounded. This is known as Boston Massacre. After the event, Boston was in an uproar. A big meeting was called, demanding that the English troops should be removed. This showed that the people in the colonies began their struggle against the British rule.2. This is a kind of principle in American Presidential election. If the voters of a state choose presidential electors,they have to choose between a Democratic list and a Republican list because of the American two-party system. If the candidates of a party for “ele c tors” in a given state receive a majority of the total vote, then the party is entitled to have all the electoral votes for that state, even though a presidential receives only slightly more than electoral votes of that stat e. This system is known as the “winner-take-all” principle.3. In American political system, the American Constitution divides the powers of the government into threebranches —the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. According to the Constitution the powers of the three branches should be separated and kept balanced. The Constitution limits the powers of each branch and prevents any one branch from gaining undue power. This balance is always kept among the three branches and this is called the “system of checks and balances”.4. The American Civil Rights Movement mainly refers to the American black people's struggle against the racialdiscrimination in 1960s. As early as in 1950s, the black people once struggled against segregation in schools.In 1960, the blacks in 20 states held a large-scale sit-in demonstration protesting against racial segregation. In 1961 the blacks held a freedom-rides against segregation on buses. Under the outstanding leader Martin Luther King, the Civil Rights Movement went still further in mid-1960s. There was a march on Washington for “Jobs and Freedom”. So in 1964 the Civil Rights Act was passed. This movement shows the American black people's bravery and confidence in their struggles for equal rights and liberty.5. Wall Street is a street in lower Manhattan, New York. Wall Street was the northern limit of New York in 1653,when the Dutch built a wooden palisade here to protect the colony from Indian attack. Now it is the center of one of the most important financial districts in the world, and the name Wall Street is often used to mean the Stock Exchange or American finance in general. Wall Street is the symbol of American monopoly capitalism. III. Answer the following questions1. During American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln took two important measures, one is the “Homestead Bill”,the other is the “Emancipation Proclamation”. During the first stage of the war from 1861 to 1862, the North was in an unfavorable condition. The North army could not get much support from farmers and Negroes, because many farmers had not got enough land and Negroes had been still enslaved. So they had no interest in the war. In order to get support from the broad masses, Lincoln took these two measures. In May 1862 Lincoln issued the Homestead Bill, and this stimulated the development of capitalist agriculture in the South, greatly encouraged farmers. In September 1962, Lincoln issued the famous “Emancipation Proclamation”, freeing a great number of the slaves in the South and permitting them to join the armed forces of the North.After issuing the two measures, Lincoln's army became much stronger and got more support from the broad masses. Finally Lincoln won the war.2. In the U.S. government there are three branches: the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches.The executive branch is headed by the President, consists of eleven departments and many independent agencies, including the postal service. The President, as the chief executive, performs many functions.He is the head of the government and chief of state. The President can negotiate foreign treaties, appoint government officials, command the armed forces, send and receive diplomatic officials. In fact he makes foreign policy. He also in e ach year submits to Congress a “State of the Union Message”, budget message and other reports. He may introduce legislative bill to Congress. The President has great power in the government. The legislative branch refers to Congress. Only Congress has the right; to make laws. It is the supreme legislative body of the nation, It is made of two houses —the senate and the House of the Representatives. The judicial branch refers to the Supreme Court and some inferior courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court of the whole land and has the sole right to interpret the Constitution and review laws to see whether they are in agreement with the Constitution. The Supreme Court is headed by a Chief Justice and eight other justices.套三、答案I. Fill in the following blanks.1. Harvard,2. the end of American Civil War,3.Orthodox Eastern Church,4. Louisiana,5. arrow and heart.6. patriotism; American ideals,7. individuals,8. New Year’s Day;Santa Claus; North Pole; Christmas Eve; sleigh; reindeer; Christmas treeII. In each of the following questions there are four choices. Choose the correct answer. (10%)1. A2.C.3.D4.B5.C6. D7.B8.A9.A 10.DIII. Explain the following terms.1. When Franklin D. Rooselvelt was elected American President in 1982, American was in the Great Depression. In order to save the situation, he made a program to deal with the economic emergency. This program is known as the “ New Deal “. According to the “New Deal”, Roosevelt took efforts to consolidate the old marker at abroad and also to conquer new ones. At home, many public project, were launched to create employment through a huge increase in government responsibility. Crops were destroyed and agriculture production was cut down to stabilize the falling farm prices. The big industries were compelled to make reforms. Roosevelt also took some measures of “social security”, paying pension to the old, unemployed and the injur ed. The “New Deal”relaxed the economic crisis, made some concessions to the working people. The more important thing is that the Roosevelt Government carried out a progressive foreign policy against fascist aggression and wars.2. It is the largest library in the USA. It serves as a reference library. In 1800 Congress passed legislation founding the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., which was initially established to serve the needs of the members of Congress. Since then, this extraordinary collecti on has become one of the world’s great libraries and a depository for every work copyrighted in the United States. The library is open to the public and maintains major collections of papers, photographs, films, maps, and music.3.In brief, the mass media, including the press, radio, TV and Internet, is the methods of communication for the people. They offer general and narrow audiences with ideas, information and entertainment.4. V oice of America is the most famous of the radio stations of the America. It is started on the air in WashingtonD.C. in 1942 in the Second World War as a speaker for war information. VOA programs include news, commentary, popular music and features about American culture. Owing to its external service function, now it has 16 broadcasting stations, and about 40 foreign languages were used besides English, ranging from Albanian to Chinese. Some advanced technology such as relay facilities and satellites are used to send programs overseas.5. A famous novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1852. The novel described the cruel things that might happen to a slave under a cruel master. It had a very strong influence and aroused a great and universal hatred for slavery.IV. Answer the following questions.1. By the end of the 19th century the United States had grown into a highly developed industrial country andreached the stage of imperialism. Then it began its overseas expansion. Hawaii fell into her control in 1893. In 1898 U. S. Congress declared war on Spain. It invaded China by means of both force and culture. In 1906 it put down the Cuban uprising. During the two world wars, the U.S. also extended its economic and military influences over Far East, Europe and the Pacific Region. After the war, the U. S. started it s “Cold War”, and established NATO against the Soviet Union. In 1950 it invaded Korea. In 1964 the U. S. started long year's Vietnam War. In 1990s the U. S. attacked Iraq and Kosovo. In a word , the United States never stops its aggression and expansion.2. (1) The system of the Gulf: The Mississippi River and its tributaries form an important inland navigation andirrigation system. (2) The system of the Atlantic: The Hudson River, linked by canals with the five Great Lakes, is one of the main arteries for inland water traffic. There are also Potomac River, St. Lawrence River which serves as an international river forming part of the boundary between U.S. and Canada. (3) The system of the Pacific: two major rivers, the Columbia River and the Colorado River which are rich in potential water power.3. American industry is developing so rapidly that it has been in the leading position for the past century. Manymanufacture goods rank the first three in the world. Its major industry includes aircraft, computers, chemicals, electronics, motor vehicles, textiles, etc. There are many big companies and small enterprises…《英美概况（二）》练习题二答案套四、答案I. Fill in the following blanks.1. 1607, 17762.Christopher Columbus3.Plymouth4. Philadelphia5. 17836. Missouri, Ohio7. St. Lawrence River8. Colorado River9. Appalachian 10. Potomac 11. three 12. State 13.Bill of Rights 14. House of Representatives 15. DemocraticII. Decide whether the following statements are true [T] or false [F]1.[F]2.[T]3.[F]4.[T]5.[T]6. [F]7. [F]8.[T]9. [F] 10. [F]III. Explain the following terms.1. The Democratic Party grew out of the “ Anti-Federalists” that appeared after 1787. It was founded in 1828, ledby a group of planters and capitalists and a considerable number of small farmers. Thomas Jefferson was the leader.2. The parties in the United States choose all th eir candidates for election at “primary e lections”, which is held inspring. “Primary elections” are considered the first step and part of the formal voting process and it has many forms. Once the party candidates have been chosen, the primary campaign between the parties begins Sometimes a lot of money is needed for a primary campaign.3. The war was started under Eisenhower and ended in January 1973. It ended with a victory of the NorthVietnamese people and a thorough failure of the United States. The Vietnam War was an example of American imperialism for the benefit of the American corporate military interests.4.. the Civil Rights Movement carried by the blacks to get the civil rights in 1950's to 1960's and to fight againstracial segregation. As the result of their struggle, the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964. And the V oting Rights Act was passed in 1965.5. Martin Luther King was an outstanding leader of the Civil Rights Movement, a Baptist clergyman. He upheld“non-violence” struggle. He set up a boycott of the bus lines. He also led the largest civil rights rally in 1963.So the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964. He protested against voting-rights restriction. In 1964 the Voting Rights Act was passed. From 1965-1968 his struggle turned to the discrimination and injustice in the North and protested against the Vietnam War. He was assassinated in April 1968.IV. Answer the following questions.1. Because at home, there was wartime scarcity, high wages, accumulated savings and industrial expansion.There was a pent-up demand for consumer goods. The establishment of new factories, the expansion of internal and external markets and the increasing employment all account for the prosperity. At abroad Germany, Japan and Italy lost their capacity for competition with America. They relied greatly upon the aid and products from the. U. S. But this prosperity disappeared so quickly because it was based upon the war time economy.2. (1) It achieved prominent breakthroughs in the three fields of atomic energy, electronic computers and spacenavigation. (2) Organ and Limb transplants were tried such as heart transplants. (3) New drugs and preventatives were discovered such as polio vaccine, vaccinations etc.套五、答案I. Fill in the following blanks in English1. five Great Lakes2. Atlantic coast3. New York Stock Exchange4.the Associated Press (AP)5. space satellite6. Declaration of Independence7. atom bomb8. Desert Storm9. Grand Canyon 10. Death Valley 11. Harriet Beecher Stowe 12. Great Depression 13. Pearl Harbor 14. Second World War 15. Midway Island 16. three 17. 3000 18. Baptist 19. Detroit 20. “do-it-yourself”21. 117 22. privately 23. Labor Day 24. advertising 25. HalloweenII. Decide whether the following statements are true [T] or false [F]1.[F]2.[T]3.[T]4.[T]5.[F]6. [T]7. [F]8.[T]9. [F] 10. [F] )III. Define the following terms1. The first ten amendments put into the Constitution in 1791, which include freedom of speech, the right to assemble and other democratic rights.2. The Second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia in May 1775. It decided to take charge of thetroops around the Boston and appointed George Washington as commander to fight for their freedom and independence.3. In April 1945 forty-eight countries attended the conference at San Francisco in America to organize apeacetime, permanent organization in the world. Thus the United Nations was founded.4. The Constitution limits the power of each government branch, and prevents any one branch from gainingundue power. This balance is always kept among the three branches.5. is the largest state in the USA. It was purchased by the USA from Russia in 1867. The total area is 1 500 000square kilometers, much of which is mountainous. Its capital is Juneau. Its chief industries are oil, natural gas and fishing, especially salmon fishing.IV. Answer the following questions1. (1) With the war over, the United States again achieved a stable political environment. Both foreign anddomestic capital became available for investment. (2) Black slaves were free, and the waves of European and Asian immigrants poured into the US, so there was enough labor supply for the development of industries. (3) Science and inventions played a very important role. New thing were invented one after another. (4) The federal government put high taxes on foreign imports. This encouraged Americans to buy American-made goods. (5) The United States was rich in natural resources. These advantages together contributed to the development of the US.2. The bond is the borrower’s written promise to repay the loan on a certain date and also to pay a certain rate ofinterest on the borrowed money. The individual who buys bonds does not share in the company’s profits, but neither does he run the risk of losing money if the stock goes down in value. Corporation may issue bonds to obtain money for expansion. State and local governments issue bonds to raise fund for community improvements such as highway, bridges, schools, and hospitals.3. First a bill introduced by member of Congress is sent to an appropriate legislative Congress works. Thecommittee is formed and holds hearing on it. Then the recommendations of the bill are reported to the Houses.The bill is debated on the floor of each house. Then the votes began. After the majority approval by both houses, the proposal law goes to the president. If two-thirds of each house of Congress approves it, the bill becomes law in spite of president's veto.。
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《英美概况(一)》练习题一、1.Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by referring to the text.1)The literature career of Bronte sisters has close relationship with one of the geographic features in YorkshireCounty, where they were born and raised, which is.2)The river_________ i n UK has been an important trade and transport route since prehistoric times.3)The overall climate in England is called temperate.4)The Anglo-Saxons spoke a language that we now call.5)Following the Wars of the Roses was the rule of the House of the.6)On July 7th, 1937, Japan began an all-out attack on.7)On December 7th, 1941, Japan's planes from carriers at sea made a swift and sudden raid on the United States'naval base at.8)Britain, under the leadership of, defeated Germany*s attempt to destroy its air force and air defenses in theBattle of Britain and escaped invasion.9)Margaret Thatcher gained her reputation as "the lady" for her tight control of Britain's monetary policy.10)The British Parliament is often referred to as— the body that makes or unmakes laws.11)The Church of England today is all-inclusive, having the ability to be both Protestant and.12)Buddhism was originated in about 500 B.C.13)Overseas commodity trade alone accounts for about of the country's national income.14)There are three academic degrees in Britain: the, Master's degree and Doctor's degree.15)The best-known scientific achievement in the nineteenth century was Charles Robert Darwin's development ofa theory of.2.Decide whether the following statements are True or False.1)Among the three regions of UK, Scotland is the largest in size.2)For ninety-six years after the nominal conquest by Julius Caesar, Britain was left in peace and freedom.3)The Chartists advocated violence.4)There was no advertising on any BBC program, either sound or television.5)It can be said that the Thatcher Era is the longest ministry of last century in UK.6)The life of Parliament in UK is fixed at five years.7) A lot of people in UK regularly attend church. (三-9 五-19)8)The British economy was the first to have been fully industrialized. (四-19。
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英美概况习题(总48页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--Chapter 1 HistoryTell whether each of the following statements is true or false.1._________ In 43 . Roman Emperor Julius Caesar invaded England.答案：F2.________ The month “July”, in fact, is named after Julius Caesar himself.答案：T3.________The best-known English legend, King Arthur, derives from the Anglo-Saxons’ time.答案：T4.________ Robin Hood is a story about the Viking invasion of England.答案：F5.________ In the early stage of the Hundred Years’ War, the English won great victories.答案：T6.________The ruling Normans regarded England as their home after the Hundred Years’ War.答案：T7.________ Henry VII ended the Wars of the Roses and founded the Tudor Monarchy.答案：F8.________ English drama flourished during Elizabeth I era.答案：T9.________ Oliver Cromwell believed in the old theory “Divine right of Kings”.答案：F10.________After World War II, the British economy became the 2nd largest power in the world.答案：F11. ________ American Indians came from India 25,000 years ago.答案：F12. ________ American Indians developed the brilliant culture of the Aztecs, the Incas and the Mayas.答案：T13. ________ Columbus was the first European to set foot in what was to be called America.答案：T14.________ America was named after the great discoverer Amerigo Vespucci.答案：T15. ________ The first permanent English colony was founded in 1607 in Boston. 答案：F16. ________ Thanksgiving Day came from Britain.答案：F17. ________ By the early 1760s, the English settlers had established 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast.答案：T18. ________The Declaration of Independence officially announced the independence of 13 North American colonies.答案：T19.________ Benjamin Franklin became the first American President.答案：F20. ________ The United States did not enter World War I.答案：FFill in the blanks with the correct information.1. The golden-haired ________ are the natives of Britain, who were later called the Briton.答案: Celts2. In 55 and 43 . Britain was invaded twice by the ________.答案: Romans3. The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in the ________ century.答案: 5th4. In the late 8th century they experienced _______ invasion from Denmark and in _________ they suffered Norman Conquest.答案: Viking; 10665. Joan of Arc is a famous national heroine of French in the ___________________. 答案: Hundred Years’ War6. The Wars of the Roses were fought between the House of __________ and the House of Lancaster.答案: York7. The direct cause of King Henry VIII’s Religious Reformation was to _____ his wife.答案: divorce8. Charles I ruled the country without Parliament for _______ years.答案: 119. ______________ was also known as the “Virgin Queen” and____________ had the longest rule in English history.答案: Elizabeth I; Queen Victoria10. After World War I, Britain was overtaken by__________.答案: America11. Columbus discovered the New World in the year of________.答案: 149212. The first permanent English settlement in North America was established in ________ in the year of ________.答案: Virginia; 160713. _________________ is a purely American holiday.答案: Thanksgiving Day14. By the 1760s, the English settlers had established _________ colonies alongthe Atlantic coast.答案: 1315. ___________________ declared the birth of America.答案: Declaration of Independence16. Independence Day is celebrated on _________________.答案: 4th of July17. The book _____________________ aroused a great discontent over slavery.答案:Uncle Tom’s Cabin18. The American Civil War officially ended in the year of __________.答案: 186519. After __________ the . had changed from a debtor country to a creditor country.答案: World War I20. After __________ the . became the strongest power in the world.答案: World War IIChoose the correct answer on the basis of what is stated in the text.1. Which of the following is a famous prehistoric monument(a) Stonehenge(b) Hadrian’s Wall(c) Westminster Abby(d) Tower of London答案: (a)2. ________ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.(a) The Romans(b) The Anglo-Saxons(c) The Vikings(d) The Normans答案: (b)3. Which of the following is NOT part of Britain’s civilization brought by Roman invasion(a) The names of English month came from Roman gods and rulers.(b) They built towns, temples and roads.(c) They built the Hardin’s Wall.(d) They built Westminster Abby.答案: (d)4. Westminster Abbey was built at the time of ___________.(a) Roman invasion(b) Anglo-Saxons invasion(c) Viking invasion(d) Norman Conquest答案: (c)5. The Tower of London, located in the centre of London, was built by___________.(a) King Harold(b) Robin Hood(c) Oliver Cromwell(d) William the Conqueror答案: (d)6. The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of ___________.(a) the House of York(b) the House of Lancaster(c) the House of Tudor(d) the House of Stuart答案: (c)7. The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between ____________.(a) Nobles and peasants(b) Roundheads and the Cavaliers(c) Charles I and the Cavaliers(d) House of York and House of Lancaster答案: (b)8. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the British Civil War(a) Charles I was executed.(b) Charles II was exiled.(c) The Commonwealth of England was formed.(d) The Stuart kingdom was restored.答案: (d)9. Which of the following is NOT an achievement under the rule of Elizabeth I(a) Railways were built.(b) The first settlers were sent to America.(c) English drama and poetry thrived.(d) The English navy defeated the Spanish Armada.答案: (a)10. Which of the following is NOT an achievement under the rule of Queen Victoria(a) Railways were built.(b) Most people lived in villages and worked on the land.(c) Factories and machines were built to meet people’s demand.(d) Britain became the richest country in the world.答案: (b)11. Which of the following is NOT true about American Indians(a) They are descendants of Mongoloid.(b) They crossed the Bering Strait to Alaska.(c) They grew corn only.(d) They developed brilliant civilizations.答案: (c)12. _______________ confirmed that a new continent rather than India was found.(a) Christopher Columbus(b) Amerigo Vespucci(c) King James I(d) Queen Elizabeth答案: (b)13. The Mayflower was a ship taken by _______________.(a) Christopher Columbus(b) Amerigo Vespucci(c) a group of people who wanted to get hold of treasures(d) a group of people who desired free religious practice答案: (d)14. Which of the following was a direct cause of Boston Tea Party in 1773(a) Quartering Act(b) Stamp Act(c) Tea Act(d) Taxation on sugar and coffee答案: (c)15. Which of the following took the function of a national government in the War ofIndependence(a) The First Continental Congress(b) The Second Continental Congress(c) The Confederate States(d) The Union States答案: (b)16. "No taxation without representation" was the slogan of ___________.(a) the settlers of Virginia(b) the slaves of America(c) the Indians of America(d) the people of the 13 colonial Americans答案: (d)17. ___________ was the first president of the United States of America.(a) Benjamin Franklin(b) Thomas Jefferson(c) George Washington(d) Abraham Lincoln答案: (c)18. Which of the following was NOT a cause of American Civil War(a) Religious oppression(b) Economic interests of the South and North(c) Political conflict between the South and North(d) Slavery答案: (a)19. ___________ granted freedom to all slaves in the .(a) The Quartering Act(b) The Stamp Act(c) The Declaration of Independence(d) Emancipation Proclamation答案: (d)20. The Bombing of Pearl Harbor led to America’s involvement in ___________.(a) the War of Independence(b) the Civil War(c) World War I(d) World War II答案: (d)Explain the following terms.1. The Anglo-SaxonsIn the 5th century, the tribes called the Angles and Saxons invaded Britain, coming from northern Europe. By the end of the 5th century, the Anglo-Saxons ruled most of Britain. Their language was called Old English. From them comes the name of “England” and “English”; England came from “Angle-land” meaning the land of the Anglo-Saxons.2. Norman ConquestAfter King Edward died, Duke William of Normandy, from northern France, declared that Edward had promised to let him become the king. On October 14, 1066, William and his army invaded England and defeated the English army. He was made king and crowned in Westminster Abby on Christmas Day, 1066. William is often referred to as William the Conqueror in English history.3. Robin HoodEngland's best-loved legend of Robin Hood is an outlawed Saxon nobleman oppressed by the Normans. He hid in the forest near Sherwood with his band of followers, called “merry men”. From this secret wood, they went out to rob from the rich to give to the poor with their longbows. Robin Hood has been a popular subject of numerous films, television series, books, comics and plays.4. The Hundred Years’ WarAt the beginning of the 14th century, England developed into a stronger state in Europe. Consequently, the rich wanted to control more markets and the nobles wanted to regain their lost land. When King Edward III of England declared that he should become the French king, the French rejected his claim so he declared war on France in 1337. The war lasted intermittently for 116 years, hence being known as the Hundred Years’ War.5. The Civil WarIn January 1642 the Civil War broke out between the Roundheads (supporters of Parliament) and the Cavaliers (supporters of the King). The CivilWar ended with the Parliamentary victory and it led to the execution of Charles I, and his son Charles II was driven out of the country in 1649. In addition to that, Oliver Cromwell, the leader of the Roundheads,formed republican England, known as the Commonwealth of England and the English monarchy was abolished.6. American IndiansThe American Indians were the descendants of the Mongoloid. The name “Indians” was given by Columbus when he mistook them for the people of India. It is believed that about 25,000 years ago the Indians crossed the Bering Strait land bridge to Alaska. The American Indians developed the brilliant civilizations of the Aztecs, the Incas and the Mayas.7. Columbus’“discovery ” of AmericaIn 1492, Columbus persuaded the king and queen of Spain to finance his voyage. He believed that by sailing west from Europe, he could reach India. Columbus failed to reach India but landed at one of the Caribbean islands instead. He mistook these islands for part of India and called the local people Indians.8. The MayflowerThe Mayflower has a famous position in American history as a symbol of early European colonization. With their religion oppressed by the Church of England, in the autumn of 1620, 102 people sailed to the New World in a shipnamed the “Mayflower”. Late in December, the Mayflower finally landed in what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts.9. Declaration of IndependenceOn July 2, 1776, the Congress finally determined that these United Colonies ought to be free and independent states. Thomas Jefferson, assisted by Benjamin Franklin, drafted the Declaration of Independence, which the Congress adopted on July 4, 1776. It announced the independence of 13 North American colonies and the birth of a new nation.10. Abraham LincolnIn March 1861 Abraham Lincoln took the office of president. He realized that by making the war a battle against slavery, he could win support for the Union at home and abroad. On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which granted freedom to all slaves.Chapter 2 GeographyTell whether each of the following statements is true or false.1. ________ Britain is situated in Western Europe.答案：T2. ________The island of Great Britain occupies more than 90% of the territory of the .答案：TPeople of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland do not like to be called English people.答案：TEdinburgh is the largest city in Scotland.答案：FBritain has a cold maritime climate.答案：F6. ________ The cheapest way to get around London is no doubt London's underground network.答案：F7. ________ Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the world.答案：T8. ________ Only the Old Town district of Edinburgh was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.答案：F9.________ The Lake District is closely related with English literature in the 19th century.答案：T10.________ The Lake District National Park is one of fourteen national parks in the United Kingdom.答案：T11. ________ The whole country of the . is situated in the central part of North America.答案：F12. ________ Alaska is the largest state in the .答案：T13. ________ The longest river in North America is the Missouri River.答案：FWashington, ., as the capital of the United States, is governed directly by the District of Columbia.答案：F15. ________ Washington is often called "The City that Never Sleeps".答案：FNew York was founded as a commercial trading post by the Dutch East India Company.答案：T17. ________ The headquarters of the United Nations is located in the city of Washington.答案：F18. ________ The city of San Francisco is the most populous city in the .答案：F19. ________ Hollywood is governed by its honorary mayor.答案：FOnly Lake Michigan is entirely within the .答案：TFill in the blanks with the correct information.1. Britain is separated from the European continent by__________, the Strait of Dover and _____________.答案: the North Sea; the English Channel2. Britain is made up of many islands collectively known as the British Isles, of which ___________ and __________ are the two main islands.答案: Great Britain; Ireland3. Geographically, the island of Great Britain can be divided into two major regions —____________ and _____________.答案: the highland zone; the lowland zone4. The northern part of the island of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, while _____________________, which occupies the southern part of the island, is an independent country.答案: the Republic of Ireland5. __________ is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom.答案: London6. __________ is the Queen's official and main royal London home.答案: Buckingham Palace7. When the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag, referred to as _______________, flying from the flagpole on top of Buckingham Palace.答案: the Royal Standard8. Edinburgh is well known for the annual _______________, the world’s largest arts festival.答案: Edinburgh Festival9. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in _____________.答案: the British Isles10. _______________ is a natural product made only from cereals, water and yeast.答案: Scotch Whisky11. The United States is the ________ largest country in the world.答案: 4th12. The . is bordered by ______ on the north and by ______ and the Gulf of Mexicoon the south.答案: Canada; Mexico13. Hawaii is situated in the central __________.答案: Pacific Ocean14. The central part of the United States is composed of vast plains between_____________ and _______________.答案: the Appalachian Mountains; the Rocky Mountains15. It is extremely _______ in northern Alaska but quite _______ and humid insouthern Florida and Hawaii.答案: cold; mild16. The District of Columbia was named after ______________ while the city ofWashington was named after ______________.答案: Christopher Columbus; George Washington17. The famous New York Stock Exchange is just on _____________ of Manhattan.答案: Wall Street18. The Chinatown in _____________ is the oldest Chinatown in North America.答案: San Francisco19. The Kodak Theatre, which opened in 2001 on Hollywood Boulevard atHighland Avenue, has become the new home of ___________.答案: the Oscars20. The _______________ is nearly a three-and-a-half-mile round-trip walk.答案: Walk of FameChoose the correct answer on the basis of what is stated in the text.1. Why was Britain known as “an empire on which the sun never sets”(a) Because it used to be the largest country in the world.(b) Because it was once one of the oldest and strongest colonial powers in the world.(c) Because it had bought a lot of islands around the world.(d) Because it used to be the greatest industrialized country in the world.答案: (b)2. The island of Great Britain is divided into three parts:________.(a)Ireland, Scotland, and Wales(b)England, Scotland, and Ireland(c)England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland(d)England, Scotland, and Wales答案: (d)3. The capital of Northern Ireland is________.(a)London(b)Belfast(c)Cardiff(d)Edinburgh答案: (b)4. Britain has a _______ climate.(a) temperate(b) maritime(c) stable(d) both a and b答案: (d)5. Britain is often ______ in winter.(a)warm(b)very cold(c)foggy(d)sunny答案: (c)6. The capital of Britain is in _______.(a)England(b)Scotland(c)Wales(d)Northern Ireland答案: (a)7. ________ flows through the city of London.(a)The Forth River(b)The Clyde River(c)The Tay River(d)The River Thames答案: (d)8. Which of the following is NOT a World Heritage Site(a) The Tower of London(b) The historic settlement of Greenwich(c) The Big Ben(d) The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church 答案: (c)9. _______________over the River Thames has also become one of the symbols of the city.(a)The Tower Bridge of London(b)St. Paul’s Cathedral(c)The British Museum(d)The Bridge of London答案: (a)10. Windermere is the largest natural _______ in England.(a) lake(b)river(c)mountain(d)valley答案: (a)11. Alaska was bought by the USA from ___________ in 1867.(a) Russia(b) the former USSR(c) China(d) Canada答案: (a)12. _________ is the fiftieth state of the .(a) Alaska(b) Hawaii(c) Kentucky(d) California答案: (b)13. _______________ is known as the “father of waters” to American Indians.(a) The River Thames(b) The Missouri River(c) The Tay River(d) The Mississippi River答案: (d)14. The White House has been the executive residence of every . President since ______________.(a) Christopher Columbus(b) John Adams(c) Abraham Lincoln(d) George Washington答案: (b)15. In the East Wing of the White House you can find ______________.(a)the Oval Office(b)the executive offices of the President(c)the executive offices of the Vice President(d)the office of the First Lady答案: (a)16. The city of New York consists of some boroughs EXCEPT ___________.(a)The Bronx(b)Brooklyn(c)Queensland(d)Queens答案: (c)17. New York has been home to several of the tallest buildings in the world such as ___________ .(a) the Statue of Liberty(b) New York Stock Exchange(c) the Empire State Building(d) the headquarters of the United Nations答案: (c)18. __________________, which spans the waterway connecting San Francisco Bay with the Pacific, is well known all over the world.(a) The Niagara Falls(b) The Golden Gate Bridge(c) The Statue of Liberty(d) The English Channel19. San Francisco's Chinatown is the largest Chinese community outside of___________.(a) Asia(b) Mainland China(c) China(d) South-East Asia答案: (a)20. Hollywood is a district in the state of ________.(a) Florida(b) California(c) Ohio(d) Kentucky答案: (b)Explain the following terms.1.The British IslesThe British Isles is the name of some islands in Western Europe, separated from the European continent by the North Sea, the Strait of Dover and the English Channel. Among the islands, Great Britain and Ireland are the two main ones. The country of the . mainly consists of these two islands.London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom, and the world’s ninth largest city. As one of the world's most important business, financial and cultural centers, it carries a lot of influence in aspect of politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts. The city is also a major tourist destination for both domestic and overseas visitors.3.Edinburgh FestivalEdinburgh is well known for the annual Edinburgh Festival, the world’s largest arts festival. Established in 1947, it takes place in the city during three weeks every August alongside several other arts and cultural festivals, collectively known as the Edinburgh Festival.4. New York CityThe city of New York, the largest city in the United States, is known for its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center. The city consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Among American cities, New York is unique for its 24-hour mass transit, so the city is sometimes referred to as "The City that Never Sleeps". New York City is the most populous city in the United States, and it is unique for the density and diversity of its population.5. White HouseThe White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. It was built between 1792 and 1800 in the late Georgian style and has been the executive residence of every . President since John Adams, the 2nd president of the .6.HollywoodHollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California. Because it is well known as the historical center of movie studios and stars, the word "Hollywood" is often used as a symbol for the American film and television industry. Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. Hollywood is a popular destination for nightlife and tourism and home to the Walk of Fame.Chapter 3 PoliticsTell whether each of the following statements is true or false.1.________ It is no doubt that . is the oldest representative democracy in the world.答案：F2. ________The real importance of the monarch is largely traditional and symbolic.答案：T3. ________ The British Parliament consists of the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.答案：T4. ________ Life peers are elected by the British people.答案：FThe center of power of the . has shifted from the monarch to the House of Lords.答案：F6. ________ The ., like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which most countries have.答案：FCommon laws are laws which have been established through common practice in the courts.答案：T8. ________ There are two major national parties in the . according to the text.答案：T9. ________ From 1979 to 1997, the Conservative Party won 4 elections under the leadership of Margret Thatcher and John Major.答案：T10.________ The Liberal Democratic Party is the newest of the major national parties.答案：F11. ________ The . Constitution set up a federal system.答案：T12. ________ The "Bill of Rights" was added to the Constitution in 1791.答案：T13. ________ Checks and balances is a system for limiting the powers of theHouse of Representatives.答案：FThe main duty of the Congress is to make laws.答案：T15. ________ Most heavily populated districts have more senators than the small states.答案：F16. ________ The president can appoint any federal judges as he wishes.答案：F17. ________ The representatives of the House must be at least 35 years old.答案：FThe judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeals and the district courts.答案：T19. ________ The United States has two major political parties: the Democratic Party and the Conservative Party.答案：F20. ________ The Democratic Party is considered to be a more liberal party.答案：TFill in the blanks with the correct information.1. The Parliament is composed of three parts: the queen, the House of ______, and the House of _________.答案: Lords; Commons2. Life peers should be nominated by _________, and appointed by____________.答案: the Prime Minister; the Sovereign/Queen3. In the ., the official head of state is_____________ while the real centre ofpolitical life is in____________.答案: the Queen; the House of Commons4. There are three major parties in the .: the ____________, the ____________ and theLiberal Party.答案: Conservative Party; Labour Party5. From 1979 to 1997, the ____________ Party won 4 consecutive elections and was in power for quite a long time.答案: Conservative6. The governmental power shared between the central government and the state government is called ________.答案: a federal system7. The . federal government consists of the following three branches: the legislative branch, the ________ branch, and the ________ branch.答案: executive; judicial8. The Supreme Court is composed of________ chief justice and _______ associate justices.答案: one; eight9. The Congress is divided into___________ and the House of __________. The Senators serve six-year terms, and the Representatives serve ________-year terms.答案: Senate; Representatives; two10. The two major political parties are ________, which is thought to be more liberal, and ________, which is believed to be more conservative.答案: the Democratic Party; the Republican PartyChoose the correct answer on the basis of what is stated in the text.1. Which of the following is NOT the function of the Queen of the .(a) She is the head of the government.(b) She is the head of the armed forces.(c) She governs the government.(d) Her role is ceremonial and formal.答案: (c)2. Which of the following about the Parliament is NOT true(a) The Queen is part of the Parliament.(b) It has the power of passing laws.(c) It has the power to check the government.(d) It consists of two parts.答案: (d)3. Which of the following about the House of Commons is NOT true(a) Members of Parliament elect the Cabinet.(b) MPs can be elected for limitless times.(c) MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.(d) Most MPs belong to the major political parties.答案: (a)4. How many constituencies are there in the .(a) 651(b) 326(c) 626(d) 351答案: (a)5. How many years does a parliament usually stand for(a) 3 years(b) 4 years(c) 5 years(d) 6 years答案: (c)6. Which British party supports a "free market"(a) The Conservative Party(b) The Liberal Democrats(c) The Party of Wales(d) The Labour Party答案: (a)7. Which group of people tends to support the Conservative Party(a) The middle class(b) The upper middle class(c) The working class(d) B oth a and b答案: (d)8. Which British party believes that the government is to act as a “redistributive” agent(a) The Conservative Party(b) The Liberal Democrats(c) The Party of Wales(d) The Labour Party答案: (d)9. Which of the following is a Conservative Party leader(a) Margret Thatcher(b) Tony Blair(c) Gordon Brown。
英美概况阶段练习题.doc
英美概况阶段练习题.doc河北北方学院外国语学院2010级英美概况阶段练习题Origins of the NationArrival and settlement of the CeltsBasis of modern English race: the Anglo-SaxonsThe Viking and Danish invasionsKing Alfred and his contributionsThe Norman Conquest and its consequences1 The earliest invasion of England is that by _____.A. the IberianB. the DanesC. the CeltsD. the Anglo—Saxons..2 the Celts religion was _____.A. ChristianityB. DruidismC. Norman beliefD. Roman Catholic3 the Anglo—Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain.A. ChristianB. DruidC. Roman CatholicD. Teutonic4 The Anglo—Saxons established _____ system, whereby the lord of the manor collected taxes and organized the local army.A. salveB. feudalC. manorial（采邑制度）D. Capitalistic5. The Anglo—Saxons created the _____ to advise the king, the basis of the Privy Council.A. SynodB. Witan（议会）C. Whit byD. Shirt court6. ______ was known as “the father of the British navy”.A. EdwardB. BalfeC. CanuteD. Harold I7. Christmas Day _____, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C.1006D. 10608. The Celts may originally have come from eastern and central Europe, now _____.A. France, Belgium and SpainB.France, Spain and southern ItalyC. France, Belgium and southern GermanyD. France, Spain and southern Germany9. By the middle of the ninth century, _____ posed a threat to the Saxon kingdom of Essex.A. the Vikings and the DanesB. the Vikings and the JutesC. the Jutes and the Danes D .the Danes and the V ikings10. The battle of Hastings witnessed the death of ____ inOctober, 1066.A. EdwardB. TestingC. HaroldD. Harridan11. In 597, ____ was the first Archbishop of Canterbury.A. AgricolaB. ConstantineC. St. AugustineD. Gregory I12. The Saxons were originally from _____.A. northern HollandB.northern GermanyC. south NorwayD. south Germany13. The Celts began to arrive about ____BC and kept coming until the arrival of the Roman.A.400B. 500C.600D.70014．The Celts came to Britain in ______main waves.A two Bothered C four D five15. _____laid the foundations of English state.A CeltsB the Anglo-SaxonsC the RomansD the Normans16. Alfred the Great was the King of ______.A SussexB EssexC EssexD Mercia17. On the Christmas Day of 1066, ________was crowned king of England.A. Edward B Harold C Edgar D William18. When Edward, the Confessor died, the Witan chose ______as English King.A Duke WilliamB EdithC HaroldD Testing19. Of the following four kings, ______ died most tragically.A King EdwardB King EgbertC King HaroldD King Alfred20. In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against William’s army on Senlac field near _______.A LondonB NormandyC StanfordD Hastings21. From which of the following languages was the suffix-caster or-orchestra in English place names borrowed?A DanishB WelshC LatinD German22. The Witan, the basis of the Privy Council was createdby_______.A the CeltsB the Anglo—SaxonsC the NormansD the Romans简答1 How did the Celts invade Britain?2 How did the Anglo—Saxons invade England?3 Who began to invade England from the end of the 8th century?4 What is the significance of the Norman Conquest?5 Who formally brought Christianity to Britain? And when?名词解释1. Heptarch2. Alfred the Great3. William the conquerorShaping of the Nation1. Under William's rule, the---- were at the bottom of the feudal system.A. baronsB. freemenC. villainsD. lawyers2. William replaced the Witan, the council of the Anglo-Saxon king, with----A. the Grand CouncilB. the House of LordsC. the House of CorranonsD. Parliament3. William II was known as William----- because of his redcomplexion.A. RufusB. the ConquerorC. the ConfessorD. the Unready4. Henry II was the first king of the ----dynasty.A. WindsorB. TudorC. MalcolmD. Plantagenet5. In Henry II ' s reign, a----- law was gradually established in place of the customs of the manor.A. localB. privateC. civilD. common6. The Great Council of Henry II drew up the Constitutions of--- in 1164 to increase the jurisdiction of the civil courts.A. LabourersB. ClarendonC. OxfordD. Cambridge7. The Great Charter was signed in and had---- clauses.A.1251, 63B.1251, 73C.1215, 63D.1215, 738. In 1265---- summoned the Great Council, which has been seen as the earliest parliament.A. HenryB.the PopeC. BaronsD. Simon de Montfort9. The Hundred Y ears' war started in---- and was ended in , in which the English had lost all the territories of France except the French port of--- ,A .1337 , 1453, FlandersB .1337 , 1453, CalaisC.1346, 1453, ArgencourtD.1346, 1453, Brest10. In 1351, the English government issued a Statute of--- , which made it a crime for peasants to ask for more wages .A. OxfordB. ClarendonC. LabourersD. Magna CartaII Fill in the blanks1. Under William, the------ system in England was completely established.2. william replaced the---- , the council of the Anglo-Saxon kings, with the--- of his new tenants-in-chief.3. The property record in William's time is known as---- , which was compiled in4. ------was the first king of the House of Plantagenet.5. In Henry II ' s day, the country was divided into---- circuits, and the---- system replaced old----- ordeals by fire and water and old trials by battle.6. ----' s grave became a place of pilgrimage in and beyond chaucer' s time after he was murdered.7. In 1215, the baron’s charter, known as---- or----- wasapproved, which contained---- clauses.8. In the Hundred Y ears' war, the French heroine ------- led the French to drive the English out of their country. By 1453, was the only part of France that was still in the hands of the English.9. ---- was the deadly bubonic plague, which reduced England'spopulation from four million to----- million by the end of the 14thcentury.10. One of the consequences of the Uprising of 1381 was the emergence of a new class of--- farmers.III1.Domesday Book地籍簿：威廉征服者在1085-1086年间下令进行对英国地主及其财产的普查和测量的书面记录2.lollards:罗拉德派3.Joan of arc:圣女贞德4.The Black Death1.What was feudalism like in England under the rule of William the Conqueror?2. What were the contents and the significance of the Great charter?河北北方学院外国语学院2010级英美概况阶段练习题1 Explain the following terms in EnglishPennines:a range of hills running from North Midland to the Scottish border, and are the principal mountain chain.Severn River: It is the longest river in Britain, which is 338 km long. It rises in central Wales and flows in a semicircle through West Central England to the Bristol Channel.Thames River: It is the second largest and most important river in Britain. It is 336 km long. It rises in the Cotswolds insouthwest England and flows through the Midland of England to London and out into the North Sea.River Clyde: it is the most important river in Scotland. It rises in Dumfries and runs 171 km, passing through Glasgow, and enters the Firth of Clyde. It is an important commercial waterway. Lough Neagh: It is the largest lake in Britain. It is in Northern Ireland and covers an area of 396 square kilometers.the Lake District: It is located in the northwest of England. It is one of the country’s popular tourist attractions. It is well known for its wild and beautiful scenery and 15 lakes. It is also the home of the Lake poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey of the 19th century.Celts:They were ancient people in English history. They came to England after 700 BC, in three waves: the Gaels, the Brythons, and the Belgae (p17). When they came, one group was called Britons, from which the people of Britain grew. They are regarded as the ancestors of Scots, Welsh, and Irish.Anglo-Saxons:They were the three Teutonic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century, i.e. Jutes, Saxons and Angles (p20). They were regarded as the ancestors of English.Vikings:They were groups of seamen from Scandinavia who attacked coastal villages in most parts of north-western Europe from the 8th to the 11th century. They attacked England from the end of the 8th century, and became a serious problem in the 9th century.NormansThey were descendants of the V ikings, and they came from Normandy, northern France. In 1066 they invaded Britain, led byWilliam, Duke of Normandy.2 QuestionsThe differences between Britain and the British Isles, Great Britain, England, the United Kingdom and the British CommonwealthThe British Isles, Great Britain, and England are geographical names, not the official names of the country. The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or just Britain, the United Kingdom or simply UK. The British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.The factors which influence the climate in Britain.Answer:P9: There are three factors: (1) The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences by heating up and cooling it off in summer; (2) The prevailing southwest winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate;(3) The North Atlantic Drift, a warm current, passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.A brief view of British history, more exactly, English histor y.the Iberians (3000BC, the New Stone Age)→the Beaker Folk (2000BC)→the Celts (700BC)→the Romans (43AD)→the Anglo-Saxons (the 5th century) → the V ikings (the 8th century) → the Normans (1066)What is the difference between the ancestors of English and Scots, Welsh, and Irish?The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons, while the Scots, Welsh and Irish are Celts.. Languages in Britain.England: English;Wales: English and Welsh (both are official languages inWales)Scotland: English, Gaelic (mainly in Highlands and the Western Isles)Northern Ireland: English and IrishWelsh and Gaelic are ancient Celtic languages./ The Celtic languages are the basis of both Welsh and Gaelic.III. Multiple ChoiceBritain does not share land border with any other countries except ______.FranceHollandItalyThe Republic of IrelandThe island of Great Britain is divided into _____ parts.3452The second longest river in the United Kingdom is the _____.Thames RiverClyde RiverSevern RiverSeine RiverThe largest river in the United Kingdom, which runs 356 kilometers and empties into the Bristol Strait, is _____.the Seven Riverthe Clyde Riverthe Thames Riverthe Potomac River_____ oil and gas have made Britain largely self-sufficient inthese vital fuels.The AtlanticThe PacificThe Red SeaThe North SeaThe climate of Britain is ____ one.continentaltropicaltemperatesubtropicalBritain’s major minerals are coal, iron ore, tin ore, lead ore, oil and gas, among which ____ and ____ are the most important.coal…lead orecoal … iron oreiron ore…tin orecoal (i)In the Highlands of Scotland stands ____, Britain’s highest mountain towering 1300 meters.the PenninesBen NevisThe Southern UplandsCumbriaThe largest lake in the U.K. is _____.Lough ErneLake NessLough NeaghLake LomondThe main rivers parting in Great Britain runs from ____ to ____.north…eastsouth…westcentral…eastnorth…southThe weather in Great Britain conditions vary rapidly because of ______.the much rainfalla little sunshinethe edge of European continental anticyclonea series of cyclonic depressions from Ireland or GreenlandOf the three parts of Great Britain, _____ is the smallest both in area and population.ScotlandEnglandWalesIrlandThe most important river in the United Kingdom is ____.the Clyde Riverthe Seven Riverthe Thames Riverthe Forth RiverAmong the four administrative units the most populous and developed is ____.ScotlandEnglandWalesNorthern IrelandIn Scotland there is the Clyde River, on which is situated a ship-building center ---_______. BelfastLondonGlasgowManchesterThe T owns in Scotland are called ____.countriesshirescommunitiesburghsBig Ben is a famous _____ in London.statuebridgehotelclockThe Port of London is Britain’s most important _____.seaportairportrailway stationmilitary baseThe famous Speaker’s Corner is an area inside ___, London, where speakers address the public, especially on Sundays.the West EndHyde ParkWhitehallWestminster AbbeyThe Westminster Abbey is the place where ______.the British royal residence in London is located.Almost all English kings and queens have been crownedThe British Prime Minister livesThe British Parliament is locatedBuckingham Palace is the London residence for ____.the King or Queenthe Prime Ministerthe Speaker of the Commonsthe Lord Chancellor of the Upper HouseThe London residence for the King or Queen is ____.Hyde ParkBuckingham PalaceNo. 10 Down StreetThe East EndThe famous street where offices of the most important ministries of the United Kingdom are located, is ______.Downing StreetWall StreetWhitehallBroadwayLondon, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated on ____ near its mouth.the Thames Riverthe Severn Riverthe Clyde Riverthe Tees RiverBritain’s largest man ufacturing industry is ____.textile industryiron and steel industryoil-producing industryaircraft industryBritain once reigned supreme in the world of _____ industry.paperelectronicmineraltextileOne of the main characteristics of British economy is _____.the purchase of raw materials and the sale of manufacturedgoods abroad.To import oil from abroadTo sell coal abroadTo exchange goods with foreign nations so as to get vital foodstuffs and manufactured goods The main agricultural products in Britain are _____, barley, potatoes, sugar-beets and oats. ricewheattobaccopeanutsIt was the ____ who brought the English language into England.Anglo-saxonsCeltsNormansDanes____ as a nation took shape as a result of the unification of the seven warring kingdoms in 827. ScotlandWalesIrelandEnglandThe Roman occupation of Britain lasted nearly ____ years.300400500600The English language belongs to ____.the Indo-Europeanthe Hamito-Semiticthe Sino-Tibetanthe Altaic。
大一英美概况试题及答案
大一英美概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The United States of America is commonly referred to as:A. UKB. USAC. USD. America答案：C2. The United Kingdom is located in:A. North AmericaB. South AmericaC. EuropeD. Asia答案：C3. The official language of the United States is:A. SpanishB. FrenchC. EnglishD. German答案：C4. The capital of the United Kingdom is:A. LondonB. ManchesterC. EdinburghD. Glasgow答案：A5. The currency used in the United States is:A. Pound SterlingB. EuroC. DollarD. Yen答案：C6. The population of the United States is approximately:A. 50 millionB. 150 millionC. 300 millionD. 500 million答案：C7. The United Kingdom is a member of the European Union (EU):A. TrueB. False答案：B8. The United States is a federal republic consisting of:A. 50 statesB. 48 statesC. 52 statesD. 46 states答案：A9. The United Kingdom's system of government is:A. MonarchyB. RepublicC. CommunistD. Dictatorship答案：A10. The United States was founded on:A. July 4, 1776B. July 4, 1777C. July 4, 1775D. July 4, 1783答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The largest city in the United States is ________.答案：New York City2. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and ________.答案：Northern Ireland3. The national anthem of the United States is called________.答案：The Star-Spangled Banner4. The United Kingdom's national anthem is ________.答案：God Save the Queen5. The United States is bordered by ________ to the north and Mexico to the south.答案：Canada6. The United Kingdom's national flag is known as the________.答案：Union Jack7. The President of the United States is elected for a term of ________ years.答案：four8. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the head of the ________.答案：government9. The United States is divided into three main regions: the Northeast, the South, and the ________.答案：West10. The United Kingdom is part of the ________ continent.答案：European三、简答题（每题10分，共30分）1. Describe the political system of the United States.答案：The United States has a federal system of government with three branches: the legislative (Congress), the executive (President), and the judicial (Supreme Court). The President serves as both the head of state and the head of government.2. Explain the role of the Queen in the United Kingdom.答案：The Queen is the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom and serves as the symbol of national unity. Her role is largely ceremonial, and she does not have direct political power.3. What are the main cultural influences in the United States? 答案：The United States has a diverse cultural landscape influenced by its indigenous peoples, European settlers, African slaves, and immigrants from all over the world. The main cultural influences include Native American traditions, European heritage, African American culture, and the melting pot of immigrant cultures.四、论述题（30分）Discuss the historical significance of the AmericanRevolution and its impact on the development of the United States.答案：The American Revolution was a pivotal event in world history that led to the birth of the United States as an independent nation. It marked the end of British colonialrule and the beginning of a new era of self-governance. The Revolution was significant because it was the firstsuccessful colonial revolt against a major European power. It also set a precedent for other colonies seeking independence and inspired movements for democracy and self-determination around the world. The impact of the American Revolution isstill felt today in the form of the democratic principles and values enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, which continue to shape the nation's political and social landscape.。
英美概况题英国部分
英美概况题英国部分Exercises of Chapter OneI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C, D, choose the best oneto complete the statement.1. The national flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of _____ crosses.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four2. Which flower is the symbol of England/Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland?A. ThistleB. ShamrockC. DaffodilD. Rose3. The highest mountain peak in Britain is in ________.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland4. The largest lake in Britain is ______.A. Loch LomondB. the Lough NeaghC. WindermereD. Ullswater5. The largest lake in Britain is located in ________.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland6. The Lake District is well-known for________.A. its wild and beautiful sceneryB. its varied lakesC. the lake PoetsD. all of the above three7. The British Isles are made up of______.A. two large islands and hundreds of small onesB. two large islands and Northern IrelandC. three large islands and hundreds of small onesD. three large islands and Northern Ireland8. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester9. There are ______ political divisions on the island of Great Britain.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four10. Among the four political divisions of Britain, __________ is the most densely populated.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland11. The capital of Scotland is __________.A. BelfastB. CardiffC. EdinburghD. Dublin12. Britain’s climate is influenced by ______that sweeps up from the equator and flowspast the British Isles.A. the Atlantic Gulf StreamB. the Brazil CurrentC. the Labrador CurrentD. the Falkland currentII. Read the following statements carefully and decide if each of them is Tru e or False.1. To the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as Scotland.2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are England，Scotland and Wales.3. The Pennines are known as the “Backbone of England”.4. London, the capital of the UK, is situated on the Severn Rive r near its mouth.5. The official name of UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.6. The longest river in Britain is River Thames.7. On the island of Great Britain, there are four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.8. God Save the Queen is a national anthem used only in Britain.9. The highest point of the Pennines is Cross Fell which is 893 meters high.10. The largest lake in England is Lake Windermere which is located in the Lake District.III. Fill in the blanks1.The capital of the Scotland is ___________, the capital of Wales is ________ , the capital of theRepublic of Ireland is __________ and the capital of Northern Ireland is _____________.1. Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin, Belfast2. The highest peak of Britain is __________. It is located in the Highlands of Scotland.3. _________ is the largest and most populous of the three political divisions on the island of Great Britain.4. Britain is separated from the European continent by the North Sea, __________________ and ______________________. 4. the Strait of Dover, the English Channel5. _______________ is the longest river in Britain.6. The “Backbone of England” refers to the __________________.7. ______________ is the second longest and most important river in Britain.8. _________________ is the largest lake in Britain which is located in Northern Ireland.9. The climate of Britain is moderated by the ________________________ and is much milder than that of many places in the same latitude.10. The British national anthem is ____________________.11. The British Isles are made up of two large islands- _____________ and ___________, and hundreds of small ones.12. The three political divisions on the island of Great Britain are _________, ________, and _______.IV. Directions: Give a brief answer to each of the following questions.1. What is the general climate in Britain?2. What is the most important river in Britain?3. What is the longest river in Britain?4. What does “UK ” stand for?5. What is UK made up of?Exercises of Chapter TwoI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the best oneto complete the statement.1. The English people are descendants of ________.A. CeltsB. RomansC. Anglo-SaxonsD. Danes2. Middle English took shape about a century after the ________ Conquest.A. RomanB. Anglo-SaxonC. Norman D Danish3. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in _______.A. 200B.C. B. 55 B.C. C. 55 A.D. D. 410 A. D.4. The Hundred Years’ War started in _________.A. 1733B. 1453C. 1337D. 13575. The spirit of the Great Charter was the limitation of the powers of _______, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.A. the Archbishop of CanterburyB. the baronsC. the churchD. the king6. The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the ________.A. CeltsB. GaelsC. IberiansD. Brythons7. The British recorded history begins with ________.A. the arrival and settlement of CeltsB. the Norman ConquestC. Roman invasionD. Viking and Danish invasions8. The English Civil War is also called ______.A. the Puritan RevolutionB. the second Magna CartaC. the Long ParliamentD. the Anglican War9. In 43 A.D. Romans under ________ conquered Britain.A. Julius CaesarB. ClaudiusC. AugustineD. the Pope10. The Wars of Roses were fought between the House of__________ and theHouse of __________.A. Lanchester, YorkB. Lanchester, KentC. Lancaster, KentD. Lancaster, York11. Doomsday Book was in fact a reco rd of each man’s ________.A. experienceB. behaviorC. propertyD. reputation12. The British Industrial Revolution first began in the________ industry.A. iron and steelB. textileC. coal-miningD. ship-building13. Who invaded and conquered Britain for the first time in55 BC____?A. Emperor ClaudiusB. Julius CaesarC. King AlfredD. King Ethelred14. Christmas Day ______, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C. 1006D. 1060II. Read the following statements carefully and decide if each of them is True or False.1. It was the Angles who gave their name to England and the English people.2. The Wars of the Roses affected the ordinary people very much.3. William Walworth launched the Peasant Revolt of 1381 in England.4. In the English Civil War, the Puritans were not the King's opponents.5. The Anglo-Saxon Conquest was important in English history because it laid the foundation on which the English nation was to be formed.6. The Great Charter was signed in 1215 by King John.7. The Chartist Movement finally succeeded and it constituted a glorious page in the history of the workers’ struggle for liberation.8. Henry VII was responsible for the founding of the Church of England.9. The Hundred Yea r’s War refers to the intermittent war between France and England that lasted from 1337 to 1453.III. Fill in the blanks1. The England Civil War not only overthrew __________ in England, but also undermined the feudal rule in Europe.2. During the First Civil War, those who stood on the side of the king were called ________ and those who supported the Parliament were called ______ because of their short haircuts.3. The Romans brought the new religion, _______ , to Britain.4. The battle of _______ witnessed the death of Harold in October, 1066.5. After the Industial Revolution, Britain became the “________” of the world.IV. Explain the following terms in English.1. Black Death2. Industrial Revolution3. the Wars of Roses4. Norman Conquest of 1066:5. Roman invasion of BritainV. Write between 100 ~ 150 words on the following topics1. How did the “Glorious Revolution” break out? What was the significance of it?2. The Civil Wars and their consequencesExercises of Chapter ThreeI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the best oneto complete the statement.1. 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 House2. The British Prime Minister is appointed by __________ and he or she always sits in _______.A. the Queen, the House of CommonsB. the Speaker, the House of LordsC. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsD. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of Lords3. All the government ministers of Britain must be members of ________.A. the House of LordsB. the House of CommonsC. the Privy CouncilD. Parliament.4. The party that has the majority of seats in ________ will form the government.A. the House of CommonsB. the House of LordsC. the Privy CouncilD. the Cabinet5. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in the ________.A. the House of LordsB. the House of CommonsC. the Privy CouncilD. the Shadow Cabinet6. The predecessor of the English parliament is ________.A. the Great councilB. the WitanC. the House of PlantagenetD. Magna Carta7. The House of Commons consists of ________ Members of Parliament.A. 651B. 1,200C. 1,198D. 7638. The Tories were the forerunners of _______ , which still bears the nickname today.A. the Labour PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Social Democratic PartyD. the Conservative Party9. Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election in Great Britain?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 Republic10. The party which wins the second largest numbers of seats at the House ofcommons is called __________.A. the frontbenchersB. the backbenchersC. the shadow cabinetD. the Opposition11. In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of ________.A. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC.the House of CommonsD. the House of Lords12. Which document, for the first time in English history, forced King to take the advice of nobles?A. the Petition of Right of 1628B. Habeas Corpus ActC. Magna CartaD. the Bill of Rights of 168913. Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne in ______.A. 1951B. 1952C. 1953D. 195414. Among the following members the first one to succeed to the throne is _____________.A. the king’s brotherB. the catholic sonC. the protestant daughterD. the protestant son15. The monarch’s eldest daughter is usually called ___________.A. princess of WalesB. princess royalC. princess daughterD. female prince of Wales16. Most of the practical work of the government is done by __________.A. the prime ministerB. the cabinet ministersC. the heads of departmentsD. the civil servants17. A civil servant must be ______.A. a member of the Party in powerB. a member of parliamentC. active in politicsD. politically neutral18. The High Court of Justice includes the following divisions except the ___.A. the Queen’s BenchB. the Chancellor DivisionC. the Family DivisionD. the Criminal Division19. The House of Lords is preside by __________.A. the Lord ChancellorB. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime MinisterII. Read the following statements carefully and decide if each of them is True or False.1. Members of Parliament (MPs) are those who inherit the noble titles.2. The system of the parliamentary government of the U.K. is based on a written constitution.3. The House of Lords is now made up of two kinds of Lords: the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.4. In Britain, changes of Government do not involve changes in departmental staff, who continue to carry out their duties whichever party is in power.5. The Queen formally appoints all government office holders except the Prime Minister.6. Prime Minister is the leader of the British government.7. The title of the life peer is hereditary.III. Fill in the blanks1. The Whigs were the forerunners of the ________ Party while the Tories were the forerunners of the ________ party of England.2. The three major political parties in the UK are __________________, ____________________ and __________________.3. The present sovereign of Britain is Queen ________, and Prince ________ is the heir to the throne.4. The presiding officer of the House of Commons is“ ________.”5. The person who presides over the debate of the Upper House is known as_______.6. British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of _____ and the House of ______.7. The United Kingdom is a __________ monarchy, in which the ________ is the head of state and the __________ is the head of government.8. Britain is divided into ______ constituencies. Each of the constituencies returns _____ member to the House of Commons.A general Election must be held every _____ years and is often held at more frequent intervals.9. The party which wins the second largest number of seats becomes the official ___________, with its own leader and “___________ cabinet”.IV. Explain the following terms in English.1. constitutional monarchy2. the OppositionV. Directions: Give a brief answer to each of the following questions.1. What are the two major political parties in Britain?2. What is the role of the Monarchy in the British government?3. What are the main functions of Parliament?Exercises of Chapter FiveI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the best oneto complete the statement.1. In Britain compulsory education presently ends at ______________.A. 14B. 16C. 17D. 182. Which one is not considered as the most famous boarding private schools in Britain?A. Eton CollegeB. Harrow SchoolC. Woodland Junior SchoolD. Rugby School3. Only those p upils with the highest marks in the “eleven plus” examination can go to _____ schools.A. grammarB. independentC. comprehensiveD. Public4. If a student wants to go to university in Britain，he will take the examination called_____________.A. General Certificate of Education—AdvancedB. General Certificate of Secondary EducationC. the common entrance examinationD. General National V ocational Qualifications.5. In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to _________.A. private schoolsB. independent schoolsC. state schools.D. public schools6. Buckingham University is a(n) _____ university which was established in 1973.A. independentB. openC. oldD. stateII. Read the following statements carefully and decide if each of them is True or False.1. Education in Britain is compulsory for children aged from 5 to 16.2. Like all British universities, Buckingham University is also partially funded by central government grants.3. Boarding private schools, such as Eton College, Harrow School are open to all in Britain and a large percentage of population can attend the schools.4. Of all the English university Oxford and Cambridge are the most prestigious5. Grammar schools emphasize academic studies and teacha wide range of subjects.III. Fill in the blanks1. The examination all students in England and Wales should take at the end of their compulsory education is ___________________________.2. In the United Kingdom, education is compulsory for all between the ages of ______ and ________.3. The academic degrees in America are the Bachelor’s degree, the __________ and the Doctor’s degree.Exercises of Chapter SixI. Match the following works with their authors.a. Canterbury Talesb. Paradise Lostc. Robinson Crusoed. Hamlete. Pride and Prejudice1. Jane Austin2. Shakespeare3. Geoffrey Chaucer4. John Milton5. Daniel DefoeII. True or false?1.John Donne is regarded as a metaphysical poet in the 17thC.2.Francis Bacon was a famous dramatist in the Renaissance period.3.Romantic poets in Britain celebrate the beauty of nature, value powerful feelings / emotions ofeach individual, and regard imagination as the source of literary creation.4.Charles Dickens is considered the greatest novelist in the Victorian period.5.Jane Eyre is a novel written by Thomas HardyIII. Fill in the blanks.1. The novel Tess of the D’Urbervi lles is written by2. The publication of Lyrical Ballads marked the beginning of in British literature.3. The writing technique shared by James Joyce and Virginia Woolf is termed as4. Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence is read by some critics as an illustration of , which suggests that boys have a suppressed desire to marry their mothers.5. The keynote of Renai ssance literature is , ie, “Man is the measure of everything.”6. Two of the most important literary writers of the late 17thCentury England were _____ and _____. Both were Puritans.IV. Define the term “symbolism” with reference to the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding.Exercises of Chapter SevenI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the best oneto complete the statement.1. What is the most popular type of home in England?A. A semi-detached houseB. A detached houseC. A flatD. A terraced house2. Three “Don’ts” include the following except _____.A. jumping up the queueB. asking a woman her ageC. bargaining while shoppingD. laughing at one’s own faults3. Three “ings” include the following except _____.A. bettingB. drinkingC. tippingD. bargaining4. The three royal traditions are the following except _____.A. playing the fluteB. the changing of the Queen’s guardC. making a parliamentary speech by QueenD. watching the horse racingII. Fill in the blanks1. In terms of marriage no child can marry below the age of _____.2. The nickname for Britain is __________.3. In Britian, if someone says “I want to wash my hands”, what he/she really means is that he/she is going to a ______________.4. It is said that British people are ____________, which means they don’t like small talk.5. British people are usually considered ____________, because are inclined to be suspicious of anything that is strange or foreign.Exercises of Chapter EightI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the best oneto complete the statement.1. Where is the international tennis championship held?A. Wembley.B. Wimbledon.C. St AndrewsD. Clapham.2. Easter is kept, commemorating the ________of Jesus Christ.A. comingB. birthC. deathD. resurrection3. Which one of the following features is NOT related to quality newspapers?A. providing gossips about film stars, politicians, etc.B. long informative articlesC. wide range of topicsD. objective presentation, less sensational language4. The established church of Britain is ________.A. The Church of ScotlandB. Free churchesC. The United Reformed ChurchD. The Church of England5. Christianity has three main groups except __________.A. the Roman CatholicB. the Eastern Orthodox ChurchC. the Protestant ChurchD. Buddhism6. 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 survive7. The earliest newspaper in Britain is _____.A. Daily MailB. Daily TelegraphsC. The TimesD. Guardian8. The Economist, New Statesman, Spectator are _____.A. journalsB. daily newspapersC. local papersD. Sunday newspapers9. The Church of England is also called _____.A. the Anglican ChurchB. the CongregationalC. the Salvation ArmyD. PuritanismII. Read the following statements carefully and decide if eachof them is True or False.1. The national church in Scotland is also the Church of England.III. Fill in the blanks1. In England, People usually ______ when first introduced.2. There are two established church in Britain: ____________ and _____________.3. The three world religions are Buddhism, Islam and ________.4. ______ is the doctrine of Christianity.。
英美概况2试题及答案
英美概况2试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 巴黎C. 柏林D. 罗马答案：A2. 美国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 西班牙语C. 法语D. 德语答案：A3. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 英镑B. 欧元C. 美元D. 日元答案：A4. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 8月15日D. 10月1日答案：A5. 英国的哪个地区以美丽的自然风光著称？A. 苏格兰高地B. 法国南部C. 意大利北部D. 西班牙东部答案：A6. 美国最大的城市是哪一个？A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 芝加哥D. 休斯顿答案：A7. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 菊花D. 百合答案：A8. 美国的总统任期是多久？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 8年答案：A9. 英国的哪个城市是工业革命的发源地？A. 曼彻斯特B. 利物浦C. 伯明翰D. 利兹答案：A10. 美国的国鸟是什么？A. 鹰B. 鸽子C. 鹦鹉D. 猫头鹰答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的全称是________。
答案：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国2. 美国的首都是________。
答案：华盛顿特区3. 英国的国旗被称为________。
答案：联合旗4. 美国的国旗有________颗星。
答案：505. 英国的国歌是________。
答案：天佑女王6. 美国的国歌是________。
答案：星条旗7. 英国的皇家宫殿是________。
答案：白金汉宫8. 美国的自由女神像位于________州。
答案：纽约9. 英国的著名大学包括________。
答案：牛津大学10. 美国的著名大学包括________。
答案：哈佛大学三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英国的地理位置。
答案：英国位于欧洲大陆的西北部，由大不列颠岛、爱尔兰岛的北部分和周围的许多小岛组成。
2. 描述一下美国的地形特征。
英美概况练习二
英美概况练习（一）I.Choose one best answer form A, B, C, and D.1. The earliest written records of Britain’s inhabitants came from _________.A. the CeltsB. The RomansC. The NormansD. The Germans2. The person who crushed various rebellions in Ireland and settled English and Scottish Protestants there by giving them land was __________.A. Oliver CromwellB. King Charles IC. William IIID. William the Conqueror3. Christianity was introduced into Britain by _________.A. the CeltsB. The GermansC. the Viking DanesD. The Romans4. England became a Protestant country in _____________.A. the 14th centuryB. the 15th centuryC. the 16th centuryD. the 17th century5. Which of the following is not the three Germanic tribes that came to be the basis of modern English race?A. the Viking DanesB. the AnglesC. the SaxonsD. the Jutes6. Which of the following made people from Commonwealth countries no longer have free entry to the UK and couldn’t claim aut omatic full citizenship?A.1535 Act of UnionB. the Commonwealth Immigrants ActC. 1707 Act of UnionD. the Great Charter7. In the year 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating the Saxon king Harold at _____________.A. the Battle of CrecyB. the Battle of AgincourtC. the Battle of HastingsD. the Battle of Waterloo8. The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy took place during __________.A. the Middle AgesB. the “grab for Africa”C. the Elizabethan ageD. the Victorian age9. The king who believed the “Divine Right” to govern, and who was condemned to death during the English Civil War was ____________.A. Henry VIIIB. James IC. Charles ID. James II10. During the whole of th e sixteenth century, England’s great enemy was ____________.A. SpainB. FranceC. AmericaD. Germany11. One of the following did not take place during the eighteenth century in British history. It was ____________.A. great victories over FranceB. the Industrial RevolutionC. the loss of her American coloniesD. the founding of the modern police force12. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the Victorian age___________.A. It was an age of national development and National optimism.B. It was an age of stability in family life.C. It was an age of imperialism.D. It was an age of lack of belief in religion.13. Which of the following did not take place after the Second World War in British history?__________________.A.The independence of the colonies of the old British empire.B.The availability of TV sets and cars to almost every home.C.The “suffragette” movement.D.The founding of the “Welfare State”.14. Shakespeare lived in the period of _________.A. the Middle AgesB. the Victorian ageC. the Elizabethan ageD. The Industrial Revolution15. During the whole of the eighteenth century, England’s great enemy was __________.A. SpainB. FranceC. AmericaD. GermanyII. Explain the following terms.1. The Roman Occupation2. The Norman Conquest3. the Hundred Years’ War4. The War of the Roses5. the Elizabethan age6. the English Civil War7. the Glorious Revolution8. the Victorian ageIII. Answer the following questions briefly.1.Who are the Britons?2.Why do the Scots, Welsh or Irish object to being called “English”?3. What great influence did the Romans have on the English Culture?4. What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest?5. How did the French drive the English from their country at the end of the One-hundred-year War?6. What were the characteristics of the sixteenth century as the beginning of the modern period in English history and European history?7. How did the English Church break away from the central organization of Christianity?8. What were the characteristics of the Elizabethan age?9. What was the consequence of the English Civil War?10. What’s meant by “meet one’s Waterloo”? What’s the origin of the phrase?11. How did the Victorian stability collapse after the death of Queen Victoria?12. How long did the First World War last? How long did the Second World War last?。
大学英美概况试题及答案
大学英美概况试题及答案# 大学英语英美概况试题及答案一、选择题1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 爱丁堡C. 曼彻斯特D. 利物浦答案：A2. 美国的独立日是什么时候？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 8月15日D. 9月11日答案：A3. 以下哪个不是英国的传统节日？A. 圣诞节B. 复活节C. 感恩节D. 圣乔治日答案：C4. 美国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 西班牙语C. 法语D. 德语答案：A5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 日元答案：B二、填空题6. 英国由四个构成国组成，分别是_________、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰。
答案：英格兰7. 美国的首都是_________。
答案：华盛顿哥伦比亚特区8. 英国的国花是_________。
答案：玫瑰9. 美国的人口最多的州是_________。
答案：加利福尼亚州10. 英国的国歌是_________。
答案：《天佑女王》或《天佑国王》三、简答题11. 简述英国的地理位置。
答案：英国位于欧洲大陆西北面，由大不列颠岛和爱尔兰岛的北部以及其他许多小岛组成。
它被北海、英吉利海峡、凯尔特海、爱尔兰海和大西洋所环绕。
12. 描述美国的地理特征。
答案：美国位于北美洲，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北接加拿大，南界墨西哥和墨西哥湾。
美国有着多样化的地理特征，包括广阔的平原、高耸的山脉、深邃的峡谷和广阔的森林。
13. 英国和美国在文化上有哪些主要差异？答案：英国和美国虽然共享许多文化元素，但也存在显著差异。
例如，英国人通常更加保守和传统，而美国人则更加开放和自由。
在饮食方面，英国人喜欢喝茶和享用全英式早餐，而美国人则偏爱咖啡和快餐。
此外，英国人重视礼节和等级制度，而美国人则倾向于更加平等和非正式的社交方式。
四、论述题14. 论述英美两国在教育体系上的主要差异。
答案：英国的教育体系强调学术深度和专业研究，学生通常在16岁后选择特定学科进行深入学习。
《英美概况》试题(附答案)word文本
英美概况》I. Multiple Choices: Choose one right answer from the four choices:A. ScafellB. Ben NevisC. the CotswoldsD. the Forth1. The highest mountain in Britain isA. the ClydeB. the MerseyC. the SevernD. the Thames2. The longest river in Britain is3. The largest lake in Britain isA. the Lough NeageB. Windermere WaterC. Coniston WaterD. the Lake District4. Which part of Britain is always fighting?A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northem Ireland5. The immigrants coming to Britain are mainly fromA. EuropeB. the UnitedC. AfricaD. the West IndiesStates6. The first inhabitants in Britain wereA. the NormansB. the CeltsC. the IberiansD. the Anglo-Saxons7. British Recorded history began withA. Roman invasionB. the Norman ConquestC. the Viking and Danish invasionD. the Anglo-Saxons invasion8. In 829, ___actually became the overlord of all the English.A. JohnB. James IC. EgbertD. Henry I9. Christmas Day __, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C. 1006D. 106010. Henry II was the first king of the dynasty.A. WindsorB. TudorC. MalcolmD. Plantagenet11. In 1265 __summoned the Great Council, which has been seen as the earliest parliament.12. The Hundred Years ' war srttaed in __________ and ended in ________ , in which the English had lost all the territories of France except the French port of .A. 1337, 1453, FlandersB. 1337, 1453, CalaisC. 1346, 1453, ArgencourtD. 1346, 1453, Brest13. The Wars of Roses lasted for _ years and king _________ was replaced by king __ .A. 30, Richard III, Henry TudorB. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorB. C. 30, Richard I, Henry Tudor D. 50, Richard I, Henry Tudor14. The Renaissance began in __ in the early _ century.A. England, 14B. England, 15C. Italy, 14D. Italy, 1515. The English Civil War is also called .A. the Glorious RevolutionB. the Bloody RevolutionC. the Catholic RevolutionD. the Puritan Revolution16. In ___, a small group of Puritans sailed from i n the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the North America.A. 1620, LondonB. 1620, PlymouthC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth17. In the 18th century, there appeared in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines.A. the Industrial RevolutionB. the Bourgeois RevolutionC. the Wars of the RosesD. the Religious Reformation18. English colonial expansion began with the colonization of in 1583.A. CanadaB. AustraliaC. IndiaD. Newfoundland19. ___ was famous for his abdication because of his marriage with a divorced American:A. Edward VIIIB. Edward VIIC. George VID. George VII20. In January __ Britain became a member of the European Economic Community.A. 1957B. 1967C. 1973D. 197921. soon after __ , Britain not only gave up its econmic hegemony but also suffered a deep loss of its position of industrial leadership.22. In the 1970s among the developed countries, Britain maintained the lowest rate and the highest _____ rate.A. inflation, growthB. growth, inflationC. growth, divorceD. growth, birth23. The following are all reasons of British decline of coal industry except .A. the exhaustion of old minesB. costly extractionB. C. little money being invested D. the labour shortage24. Britain ' s foreign trade is mainly with _ .A. developing countriesB. other Commonwealth countriesC. other developed countriesD. EC25. The House of Lords is presided over by .A. the Lord ChancellorB. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime Minister26. A General Election is held every years and there are __ members of Parliaments are elected.A. five, 600B. five, 650C. five, 651D. four, 65127. The Prime Minister is appointed by and he or she always sits in .A. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC. the Queen, the House of CommonsD. the Queen, the House of Lords28. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in .A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons29. The sources of British law include .A. statutes, common law, equity law and European Community lawB. statutes, common law and equity lawC. statutes, common law and European Community lawD. a complete code and statutes30. In criminal trials by jury, _______________________________ passes sentenced and decide the issue of guilt or innocence.A. the judge, the juryB. the judge, the judgeC. the jury, the juryD. the Lord Chancellor, the jury31. __ tries the most serious offences such as murder and robbery.A. Magistrates ' courtsB. Youth courtsC. district courtsD. The Crown Court32. London ' s Metropolitan Police Force is under the control of .A. the England secretariesB. the Scottish SecretariesC. Northern Ireland SecretariesD. the Home Secretary33. The National Health Service was established in the UK in ______________________________ and based at first on ____________________________________________________ .A. 1948, Acts of ParliamentB. 1958, Acts of ParliamentC. 1948, the Bill of RightsD. 1958, the Bill of Rights34. The non-contributory social security benefits include the following except .A. war pensionB. child benefitC. family creditD. unemployment benefit35. Except that __ may not be a Roman Catholic, public offices are open without distinction to members of all churchs or of none.A. the lord ChancellorB. the Prime MinisterC. the SpeakerD. the ministers of all departments36. About 90 per cent of the state secondary school population in the UK attend .A. independent schoolsB. junior schoolsC. independent schoolsD. primary schools37. There are some __ universities, including the Open University.A. 900B. 290C. 90D. 5038. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 can by law.A. receive completely free educationB. receive parly free educationC. receive no free education if their families are richD. receive no free education at all39. With regard to its size, the USA is the country in the world.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest40. In the following rivers, has been called the American Ruhr.A. the MississippiB. the MissouriC. the HudsonD. the Ohio41. Among the following rivers, forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the U.S.A. the PotomacB. the ColumbiaC. the Rio Grande RiverD. the Colorado42. All the following universities and colleges are located in New England, except .A. YaleB. HarvardC. OxfordD. Massachusetts Institute of Technology43. The nation ' s capital city Washington D.C. and New York ar e located in ___________________A. the American WestB. the Great PlainsC. the MidwestD. the Middle Atlantic States44. The Midwest in America ' s most important __________ area.A. agriculturalB. industrialC. manufacturingD. mining in dustry45. In the case of Brown versus Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that .A. separate educational facilities had been illegalB. educational facilities had been separate but equalC. educational facilities had been equalD. separate educational facilities were inherently unequal46. The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in _ .A. 1882B. 1883C. 1900D. 192447. The first immigrants in American history came from _______________ and .A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. Scotland/EnglandD. England/Netherland48. Uncle Tom ' s Cabin and Roots are two novels which give a vivid description of the miserable life of the A. early settlers B. Puritans C. native Indians D. black slaves。
大专英美概况试题及答案
大专英美概况试题及答案1. 英国的首都是哪个城市？A. 纽约B. 伦敦C. 悉尼D. 巴黎答案：B2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 7月1日D. 7月7日答案：A3. 英国的官方语言是什么？A. 法语B. 德语C. 英语D. 西班牙语答案：C4. 美国的总统任期是多久？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 8年答案：A5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 美元B. 欧元C. 英镑D. 日元答案：C6. 美国的国旗被称为什么？A. 星条旗B. 红白蓝旗C. 联合杰克D. 红白旗答案：A7. 英国的哪个城市是世界著名的金融中心？A. 纽约B. 伦敦C. 巴黎D. 法兰克福答案：B8. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？A. 第一B. 第二C. 第三D. 第四答案：C9. 英国的哪个地区是著名的工业革命发源地？A. 伦敦B. 曼彻斯特C. 利物浦D. 伯明翰答案：B10. 美国的哪个州是美国人口最多的州？A. 加利福尼亚州B. 德克萨斯州C. 纽约州D. 佛罗里达州答案：A11. 英国的哪个大学是世界上最古老的大学之一？A. 牛津大学B. 剑桥大学C. 哈佛大学D. 耶鲁大学答案：A12. 美国的哪个城市被誉为“天使之城”？A. 洛杉矶B. 纽约C. 芝加哥D. 旧金山答案：A13. 英国的哪个历史事件标志着现代议会制度的诞生？A. 光荣革命B. 工业革命C. 玫瑰战争D. 诺曼征服答案：A14. 美国的哪个总统被认为是最伟大的总统之一？A. 乔治·华盛顿B. 亚伯拉罕·林肯C. 富兰克林·德拉诺·罗斯福D. 约翰·肯尼迪答案：B15. 英国的哪个历史时期是文艺复兴时期？A. 都铎时期B. 维多利亚时期C. 罗马时期D. 诺曼时期答案：A。
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选择题（一）1.The full and offlcial name of Great Britain changed into its present-day form in the year ofA.1920B. 1927C. 1914D. 19452.The highest mountain peak in Britain is in .A.EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland3.The longest river in Britain is .A.River SevernB. River ThamesC. River MerseyD. River Humber4.The largest lake in Britain is located in .A.EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland5.The highest mountain peak in Britain is called .A.Ben NevisB. Cross FellC. SnowdonD. Scafell6.The Lake District is well-known for.A. its wild and beautiful sceneryB. its varied lakesC. the lake PoetsD. all of the above three7.Which of the following is NOT the feature of British climate?A. coldnessB. more rainy daysC. changeabilityD. more fogs8.The leading anthracite coalfields in Britain are in .A. ScotlandB. EnglandC. WalesD. the North Sea（二）1.The seven Conurbations in Britain contain _______ o f the population of the country.A. one-fourthB. one-thirdC. halfD. one-fifth2.The English people are descendants of・A. CeltsB. RomansC. Anglo-SaxonsD. Danes3.Middle English took shape about a century after the Conquest.A. RomanB. Anglo-SaxonC. NormanD. Danish4.London dialect was once disseminated throughout the country NOT because London wasA. a commercial centerB. a political centerC. a printing centerD. a linguistic center5.In the Great Vowel Shift, the pronunciation of the English changed completely.A. short vowels and diphthongsB. long vowels and diphthongsC. short vowelsD. all vowels6.The established church of Britain is.A. The Church of EnglandB. The Church of ScotlandC. Free churchesD. The United Reformed Church7.Which of the following religious sect does not belong to Free Churches?A. The Roman Catholic churchB. Quakers.C. MethodistsD. Baptists8.Easter is kept, commemorating the of Jesus Christ.9.Scotland has had a separate system.A.legalB. monetaryC. parliamentaryD. postal10.Northern Ireland is tormented by differences between.A.the Irish minority and the Welsh majorityB. the Protestant majority and the Catholic minorityC. the protestant minority and the Catholic majorityD. the Scottish majority and the Irish minority（三）1.By the 1880's the British economy produced of the world's manufactured goods.A.one fourthB. one thirdC. halfD. over half2.By the 1890s. Britain had been overtaken by _____ in economy.A. The US and GermanyB. JapanC. FranceD. Italy3.The British Empire collapsed immediately after the end of・A. the 19th centuryB. the First World WarC. the Second World WarD. the 1960s4.Which of the following statements about the UK economy is NOT true?A.Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945B.Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economiesC.There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standardsD.Britain ranks the second in industrial investment abroad5.were characteristic of the British economy in relation to other developed economies.A. Low rates of military expenditureB. Low rates of educational investmentC. Low rates of industrial investmentD. Low rates of scientific experiment6.British economy in the 1970s was characterized by・A. stagnationB. inflationC. recoveryD. stagflation7.Under Mrs. Thatcher, British economy in the 1980s gradually・A. declinedB. recessedC. recoveredD. went down8.Britain is the largest country invested and the investor abroad.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth9.The British beef industry has been hit badly by disease in cattle.A. SARSB. BSEC. AIDSD. None of the above three10.Which of the following companies is the world's largest mining company?A. ShellB. BPC. British GasD. RTZ11.The two companies, McClaren and Williams design and build・A. large ocean shipsB. locomotivesC. racing carsD. aircraft12.Tertiary industries do not include.A. retailingB. insuranceC. electronicsD. banking13.Britain did not adopt the new decimal currency system until 15th February,.A. 1970B. 1971C. 1973D. 197514.The central bank in Britain is・A. LloydB. BarclayC. MidlandD. the Bank of EnglandB. the LabourC. The Liberal DemocraticD. The Toryyears.（四）1.Which of the following statement is NOT true of British political system?A.Britain has no written constitutionB. Britain is a federal stateC.Britain still keeps an old-fashioned governmentD.British government is established on the basis of constitutional monarchy2.is the second most powerful person in Britain.A.The Prime MinisterB. Mr. SpeakerC. The Lord ChancellorD. The Queen3. A bill that deals with finance is always introduced・A.by the Chancellor of the ExchequerB. in the House of LordsC. in the House of CommonsD. in the Privy Council4.In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of.A. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the House of CommonsD. the House of Lords5.The British government ministers are responsible to for the work of their department.A. the House of LordsB. ParliamentC. the CabinetD. the Privy Council6.All the government ministers of Britain must be members of・A. the House of LordsB. the House of CommonsC. the Privy CouncilD. Parliament7.Most of the offices were founded・A. before the 19th centuryB. after the 19th centuryC. before the 20th centuryD. during the 20th century8.Civil servants who are concerned with administration are forbidden.A. to be voters at electionsB. to be candidates for parliamentC.to continue their work when government changesD.to compete with others for a higher rank9.The Cabinet meets in one of the rooms in the Prime Minister's official residence, No.10 Downing Street.A. regularlyB. irregularlyC. twice a weekD. once a month10.Whenever a person is made a minister of Cabinet rank, he or she is made a member ofA. ParliamentB. the House of LordsC. the House of CommonsD. the Privy Council（五）1.The Conservative and the Labour parties have been in power by turns ever since・A. the end of the 19th centuryB. the end of the First World WarC. the end of the Second World WarD. the end of the 1960s2.is seen as the party of the “middle,” occupying the ideological ground between the two main parties.A. The Conservative3.The general election in Britain is held everyA. 3B.4C.5D.64.Which group of people cannot be voters in the general election?A.the UK citizens above the age of 18B.the UK resident citizens of the Irish RepublicC.lords in the House of LordsD.members in the House of Commons5.The deposit a candidate has to pay is supposed to.A. raise money for the electionB. prevent people from running just for a jokeC. prevent the poor from entering ParliamentD. encourage the rich to run6.Which of the following is the duty of a Returning Officer in a constituency?A. Compiling a register of votersB. Nominating candidatesC. Deciding the party platformD. Winning the election for his own party7.The party that has the majority of seats in ______ will form the government.A. the House of CommonsB. the House of LordsC. the Privy CouncilD. the Cabinetmon law in Britain may be said to consist of.A. acts passed by ParliamentB. ordinary lawsC. previous court decisionsD. cabinet decisions9.Serious cases arising in trade and maritime affairs in Britain are dealt with by・A.the family Division of the High Court of JusticeB.the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of JusticeC.the Chancery Division of the High Court of JusticeD.the House of Lords10.The supreme civil trial court in Scotland is.A.the sheriff courtB.the Inner House of the Court of SessionC.the Outer House of the Court of SessionD.the Criminal Session11.Which of the punishment forms for criminals in Britain was abolished in 1969?A. Life imprisonmentB. Big finesC. ProbationD. Death penalty for murder12.Which is true of Borstal institutions for young offenders in Britain?A.They are just like ordinary prisonsB.They are just like ordinary schoolsC.They provide courses of trainingD.They are called "approved schools”13.All police forces in Britain outside London are supported and paid by.A. the central governmentB. county councilsC. district councilsD. the Metropolitan Police14.The famous ^Scotland Yard” refers to.A. CIAB. CIDC. New Scotland YardD. House of Parliament15.The operation zone of the Metropolitan Police covers・A. the City of LondonB. Inner LondonC. Outer LondonD. Greater London（六）1.The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the・A.CeltsB. GaelsC. IberiansD. Brythons2.From 700 B.C. the Celts came from the and began to inhabit British Isles.A.Iberian PeninsulaB. Upper RhinelandC. Lower RhinelandD. Scandinavian countries3.In A.D. 43 Romans under conquered Britain.A.Julius CaesarB. ClaudiusC. AugustineD. the Pope4.Roman Britain lasted until the year of when all Roman troops went back to thecontinent.A. A.D. 400B. A.D. 410C. A.D. 445 D. A.D. 4495.Which of the following was NOT a thing of value left behind by Romans?A. Welsh ChristianityB. The Roman RoadsC. CitiesD. Roman Settlements6.In the middle of the fifth century, Anglo-Saxons came from the region of and theLow Countries and settled in Britain.A. DenmarkB. NorwayC. GermanyD. Holland7.By the end of the century all England had been Christianized.A. 5thB. 6thC. 7thD. 8th8.Which of the following kingdoms was NOT set up by Angles?A. NorthumbriaB. MerciaC. East AngliaD. Kent9.Which of the following kingdoms was set up by the Jutes?A. KentB. SussexC. WessexD. Essex10.In the late century the Danes or Scandinavians began to attack the English coast.A. 6thB. 7thC. 8thD. 9th11.The new aristocracy, the thegn, had appeared by the century in Britain.A. 9thB. 10thC. 11thD. 12th12.Edward had promised his kingdom to, but on his deathbed he changed his idea and gave the kingdom to. This led to the Norman Conquest of 1066.A. William, HaroldB. Harold, WilliamC. Matilda, StephenD. Stephen, Matilda13.Doomsday Book was in fact a record of each man's・A. experienceB. behaviorC. propertyD. reputation14.The war between Matilda and Stephen resulted in the establishment of the House ofA. TudorB. NormandyC. PlantagenetD. Lancaster15.The Great Charter was made in the interest of・A. the KingB. the feudal lordsC. the townsmenD. the merchants16.The first British parliament was summoned in the year of・A. 1215B. 1265C.1295D. 1343（七）unched the Hundred Years' War.A.Edward IB. Edward IIC. Edward IIID. Henry HI2.Which of the following statements was NOT ture?A.Hundred Years' War was a feudal war.B.Hundred Years' War was a trade war.C.Hundred Years' War lasted for one hundred years.D.Hundred Years War is one of the historical events that marked the decline of feudalism in Britain3.From onward, Parliament was divided into two chambers.A. 1337B. 1343C. 1453D. 14554.Black Death to some extent brought to villains.A. higher wagesB. greater freedomC. bitter lifeD. both A and B5.The Statutes of Laborers issued by the government of Edward III introduced cruel punishments for those ___ .A. who demanded higher wagesB. who workedC.who hated the ministers, lawyers and landlordsD.who refused to work6.In 1381, peasants in first rebelled.A. SussexB. EssexC. WessexD. Kent7.Wars of Roses were fought between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists from 1455 to1465.A. ConstantlyB. irregularlyC. ContinuouslyD. intermittently8.During the Wars of Roses common people were ______ affected.A. greatlyB. muchC. a littleD. little9.The House of Tudor was founded in _____ .A. 1455B. 1465C.1475D. 148510.The British Bourgeois Revolution took place in the country.A. 15thB. 16thC. 17thD.18th11.Which of the following statement about the Renaissance is NOT true?A.The renaissance was a revival of interest in many things that the early Middle Ages had cared about.B.The renaissance was a cultural movement by humanists.C.The renaissance spread into England under the Tudors.D.During the renaissance, the theatre attained great popularity under Elizabeth.12.The two countries jus before the outbreak of the Bourgeois Revolution were a period ofA. capital accumulationB. colonization abroadC. foreign territorial expansionD. Enlightment13.Which of the following is NOT true of Puritans?A.Puritans were Christians.B.Puritans were opposed to Charles I and his ideasC.Puritans wished to purify the Church of EnglandD.Puritans chose William Laud as archbishop14.Charles I ruled without Parliament for years.A. 10B. 11C.12D.1315.The Commoners who drew up the Grand Remonstrance・A.were arrested by Charles IB.were killed by Charles IC.had already escaped before Charles I burst into parliamentD.had resigned from Parliament16.The king's men at the beginning of the First civil War were called.A. CavaliersB. RoundheadsC. PuritansD. Presbyterians17.The First Civil War lasted for years.A. 3B.4C.5D.618.The Second Civil War was fought in the year of.A. 1646B.1647C. 1648D. 164919.Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Commonwealth period?A.Cromwell suppressed the diggers.B.Cromwell killed Levelers in the armyC.Cromwell conquered IrelandD.Cromwell restored the House of Stuart20.The "Glorious Revolution” of 1688 put on the throne.A. Charles IB. Charles IIC. James IID. William of Orange(A)1.The British Industrial Revolution first began in the _____ industry.A. iron and steelB. textileC. coal miningD. ship-building2.______ invented the “spinning Jenny.”A. James HargreavesB. Richard ArkwrightC. Edmund CartwrightD. James Watt3.As a result of the Industrial Revolution, which of the following statement is NOT true?A. Productivity was greatly increasedB. Unskilled workers were employedC. Many new cities sprang up.D. Workers9 living and working conditions were improved4.One of the Corn Laws placed a ban on ___________ import when the price fell below 50 shillings per quarter.A. cornB. wheatC. barleyD. any food5.The term “Rotten Boroughs” means・A. boroughs that had gone rottenB. dirty boroughsC.boroughs in which there were no inhabitantsD.constituencies that were represented in the House of Commons though there was not an in habitant in it6.The People's Charter was not・A. a long document drawn up by workers organized in the London Workingman's Association in 1837B.accepted by ParliamentC.endorsed at gigantic meetingsD.presented to parliament7.The failure of the Chartist Movement was caused by the following reasons except.A. divided leadershipB. a strong party with socialism as its programC.influence of Utopian and petty-bourgeois ideologiesD.immaturity of the working class8.The Ten-Hour Act prohibited to work in any factory longer than tem hours 5 days.A. skilled workersB. unskilled workersC. young persons and femalesD. all workers9.The author of Wealth of Nations is・A. Adam SmithB. David RicardoC. Thomas MalthusD. Robert Owen10.The principle of population was formulated by・A. Adam SmithB. David RicardoC. Thomas MalthusD. Robert Owen（九）1.The first British colony was・A. New EnglandB. NewfoundlandC. West IndiesD. India2.Which of following is NOT true of the Indian Mutiny?A. The rebels burnt opiumB. The rebels killed British officersC. The rebels set free political prisonersD. The rebels burned down garrisons3.The British colonists force the Qing government to conclude the Treaty of in 1842.A. PeckingB. NankingC. TientsinD. Canton4.The British Empire reached the peak of its colonial expansion after the・A. Anglo-Boer WarB. the First Opium WarC. World War ID. World War II5.Which of the following is NOT the feature of imperialism?A. Foreign territorial expansionB. Export of capitalC. Free competitionD. Monopoly6.Which is NOT the member country of the Triple Alliance?A. GermanyB. FranceC. Austria-HungaryD. Italy7.Which is NOT the member country of the Triple Entente?\A. BritainB. FranceC. RussiaD. Italy8.Which of the following is NOT true of the depression in the 1930's?A. Factories closedB. Banks failedC. Foreign trade shriveledD. Unemployment rate was low9.In the 1930s, the League of Nation s was controlled by・A. Russia and the USB. Britain and the USC. Britain and FranceD. Germany and Britain10.The Munich Agreement was a non-aggression pact between・A. CzechoslovakiaB. the USC. Britain and FranceD. Britain and Russia11.In which year did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?A. 1939B. 1940C.1941D.194212.The British Commonwealth of Nations is a organization.A. militaryB. culturalC. economicD. phony13.Which of the following terms best describe the economic situation of Britain in the 1970s?A. DevaluationB. InflationC. StagflationD. Debts14.The underlying aim of Thatcherism is.A. nationalizationB. denationalizationC. cutting wagesD. increasing public expenditure15.Mrs. Thatcher failed to win the general election in 1990 mainly because if・A.the slow development of the British economyB.the high inflationC.the high rate of unemploymentD.the high rate of taxes16.China and Britain established the diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial rank in the year of.A. 1950B. 1954C.1972D.1997（十）1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?cation in Britain is carried out in three stagescation in Britain is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16C.All children go to state schools in BritainD.All state schools in Britain are non-fee paying institutions2.Which of the following examinations is NOT for secondary schooling?A. CSEB. "O" Level of GCEC. “A” Level of GCED. eleven plus3.Universities that were founded between 1850 and 1930 are called universities.A. OxbridgeB. RedbrickC. NewD. Old4.All universities in Britain are.A. state institutionsB. private institutionsC. research-oriented institutionsD. founded before World War II5.The main responsibility for administering education in Britain is left to・A.the Department of Education and ScienceB.Local Education AuthoritiesC.Local CouncilsD.Board of governors6.The examinations for the GCE are conducted by・A. the public authorityB. each schoolC. examining boardsD. universities7.Entry to universities in Britain is・A. compulsoryB. competitiveC. non-competitiveD. arranged by LEAs8.All teachers in the state system must・A. be advanced level teachersB. be university graduatesC. get a MA degreeD. spend some time in the department or school of education of a university9.Supplements are paid to teachers who・A.work hardB.have first or second class honors degreesC.have third class honors degreesD.have posts of special responsibility outside the school10.The term form early September to mid-December is known as・A. Christmas TermB. Easter TermC. Summer TermD. Spring Term11.University terms are・A. longerB. shorterC. larger in numberD. smaller in number12.The general grant needed by state schools in Britain is provided by・A. the TreasuryB. the Local Education AuthoritiesC. LEAsD. The Education Committees of the local councils13.In Britain, most children start their schooling at the age of 5 in a (an)school.A. nurseryB. juniorC. infantD. public14.Pupils with the highest marks in the “eleven plus” examination go to schools.A. grammarB. secondary modernC. comprehensiveD. public15.“Co・ educational” means・A. with boys and girls mixed togetherB. with boys onlyC. with girls onlyD. with cooperation between boys and girls16.Those who do well in the examination of can go on to university for study.A. "O" Level of GCEB. "A" Levels of GCEC. 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英美概况考试题目及答案
英美概况考试题目及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 巴黎B. 伦敦C. 纽约D. 华盛顿特区答案：B2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 4月17日C. 12月25日D. 11月11日答案：A3. 英国的官方语言是什么？A. 法语B. 德语C. 英语D. 西班牙语答案：C4. 美国最大的城市是哪个？A. 洛杉矶B. 纽约C. 芝加哥D. 休斯顿答案：B5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 欧元B. 美元C. 英镑D. 日元答案：C6. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？A. 第一B. 第二C. 第三D. 第四答案：B7. 英国的哪个城市是著名的文化和艺术中心？A. 爱丁堡B. 曼彻斯特C. 利物浦D. 格拉斯哥答案：A8. 美国的哪个州被誉为“黄金之州”？A. 德克萨斯州B. 加利福尼亚州C. 佛罗里达州D. 纽约州答案：B9. 英国的哪位君主在位时间最长？A. 伊丽莎白一世B. 维多利亚女王C. 乔治三世D. 伊丽莎白二世答案：D10. 美国的哪个国家公园以其壮观的峡谷景观而闻名？A. 黄石国家公园B. 大峡谷国家公园C. 优胜美地国家公园D. 阿卡迪亚国家公园答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）11. 英国是由______、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰组成的联合王国。
答案：英格兰12. 美国的首都华盛顿特区是为了纪念美国的第一位总统______而命名的。
答案：乔治·华盛顿13. 英国的国花是______。
答案：玫瑰14. 美国的宪法规定了______个分支的政府。
答案：三15. 英国的______是英国君主的正式住所，也是英国王室的行政总部。
答案：白金汉宫16. 美国的______是该国最大的河流系统，流经美国的中部大平原。
答案：密西西比河17. 英国的______是该国最大的政党之一，传统上与劳动阶级联系在一起。
答案：工党18. 美国的______是该国最高法院的所在地，也是司法部门的象征。
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河北北方学院外国语学院2010级英美概况阶段练习题Origins of the NationArrival and settlement of the CeltsBasis of modern English race: the Anglo-SaxonsThe Viking and Danish invasionsKing Alfred and his contributionsThe Norman Conquest and its consequences1 The earliest invasion of England is that by _____.A. the IberianB. the DanesC. the CeltsD. the Anglo—Saxons..2 the Celts religion was _____.A. ChristianityB. DruidismC. Norman beliefD. Roman Catholic3 the Anglo—Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain.A. ChristianB. DruidC. Roman CatholicD. Teutonic4 The Anglo—Saxons established _____ system, whereby the lord of the manor collected taxes and organized the local army.A. salveB. feudalC. manorial（采邑制度）D. Capitalistic5. The Anglo—Saxons created the _____ to advise the king, the basis of the Privy Council.A. SynodB. Witan（议会）C. Whit byD. Shirt court6. ______ was known as “the father of the British navy”.A. EdwardB. BalfeC. CanuteD. Harold I7. Christmas Day _____, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C.1006D. 10608. The Celts may originally have come from eastern and central Europe, now _____.A. France, Belgium and SpainB.France, Spain and southern ItalyC. France, Belgium and southern GermanyD. France, Spain and southern Germany9. By the middle of the ninth century, _____ posed a threat to the Saxon kingdom of Essex.A. the Vikings and the DanesB. the Vikings and the JutesC. the Jutes and the Danes D .the Danes and the V ikings10. The battle of Hastings witnessed the death of ____ in October, 1066.A. EdwardB. TestingC. HaroldD. Harridan11. In 597, ____ was the first Archbishop of Canterbury.A. AgricolaB. ConstantineC. St. AugustineD. Gregory I12. The Saxons were originally from _____.A. northern HollandB.northern GermanyC. south NorwayD. south Germany13. The Celts began to arrive about ____BC and kept coming until the arrival of the Roman.A.400B. 500C.600D.70014．The Celts came to Britain in ______main waves.A two Bothered C four D five15. _____laid the foundations of English state.A CeltsB the Anglo-SaxonsC the RomansD the Normans16. Alfred the Great was the King of ______.A SussexB EssexC EssexD Mercia17. On the Christmas Day of 1066, ________was crowned king of England.A. Edward B Harold C Edgar D William18. When Edward, the Confessor died, the Witan chose ______as English King.A Duke WilliamB EdithC HaroldD Testing19. Of the following four kings, ______ died most tragically.A King EdwardB King EgbertC King HaroldD King Alfred20. In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against William’s army on Senlac field near _______.A LondonB NormandyC StanfordD Hastings21. From which of the following languages was the suffix-caster or-orchestra in English place names borrowed?A DanishB WelshC LatinD German22. The Witan, the basis of the Privy Council was created by_______.A the CeltsB the Anglo—SaxonsC the NormansD the Romans简答1 How did the Celts invade Britain?2 How did the Anglo—Saxons invade England?3 Who began to invade England from the end of the 8th century?4 What is the significance of the Norman Conquest?5 Who formally brought Christianity to Britain? And when?名词解释1. Heptarch2. Alfred the Great3. William the conquerorShaping of the Nation1. Under William's rule, the---- were at the bottom of the feudal system.A. baronsB. freemenC. villainsD. lawyers2. William replaced the Witan, the council of the Anglo-Saxon king, with----A. the Grand CouncilB. the House of LordsC. the House of CorranonsD. Parliament3. William II was known as William----- because of his red complexion.A. RufusB. the ConquerorC. the ConfessorD. the Unready4. Henry II was the first king of the ----dynasty.A. WindsorB. TudorC. MalcolmD. Plantagenet5. In Henry II ' s reign, a----- law was gradually established in place of the customs of the manor.A. localB. privateC. civilD. common6. The Great Council of Henry II drew up the Constitutions of--- in 1164 to increase the jurisdiction of the civil courts.A. LabourersB. ClarendonC. OxfordD. Cambridge7. The Great Charter was signed in and had---- clauses.A.1251, 63B.1251, 73C.1215, 63D.1215, 738. In 1265---- summoned the Great Council, which has been seen as the earliest parliament.A. HenryB.the PopeC. BaronsD. Simon de Montfort9. The Hundred Y ears' war started in---- and was ended in , in which the English had lost all the territories of France except the French port of--- ,A .1337 , 1453, FlandersB .1337 , 1453, CalaisC.1346, 1453, ArgencourtD.1346, 1453, Brest10. In 1351, the English government issued a Statute of--- , which made it a crime for peasants to ask for more wages .A. OxfordB. ClarendonC. LabourersD. Magna CartaII Fill in the blanks1. Under William, the------ system in England was completely established.2. william replaced the---- , the council of the Anglo-Saxon kings, with the--- of his new tenants-in-chief.3. The property record in William's time is known as---- , which was compiled in4. ------was the first king of the House of Plantagenet.5. In Henry II ' s day, the country was divided into---- circuits, and the---- system replaced old----- ordeals by fire and water and old trials by battle.6. ----' s grave became a place of pilgrimage in and beyond chaucer' s time after he was murdered.7. In 1215, the baron’s charter, known as---- or----- was approved, which contained---- clauses.8. In the Hundred Y ears' war, the French heroine ------- led the French to drive the English out of their country. By 1453, was the only part of France that was still in the hands of the English.9. ---- was the deadly bubonic plague, which reduced England'spopulation from four million to----- million by the end of the 14thcentury.10. One of the consequences of the Uprising of 1381 was the emergence of a new class of--- farmers.III1.Domesday Book地籍簿：威廉征服者在1085-1086年间下令进行对英国地主及其财产的普查和测量的书面记录2.lollards:罗拉德派3.Joan of arc:圣女贞德4.The Black Death1.What was feudalism like in England under the rule of William the Conqueror?2. What were the contents and the significance of the Great charter?河北北方学院外国语学院2010级英美概况阶段练习题1 Explain the following terms in EnglishPennines:a range of hills running from North Midland to the Scottish border, and are the principal mountain chain.Severn River: It is the longest river in Britain, which is 338 km long. It rises in central Wales and flows in a semicircle through West Central England to the Bristol Channel.Thames River: It is the second largest and most important river in Britain. It is 336 km long. It rises in the Cotswolds in southwest England and flows through the Midland of England to London and out into the North Sea.River Clyde: it is the most important river in Scotland. It rises in Dumfries and runs 171 km, passing through Glasgow, and enters the Firth of Clyde. It is an important commercial waterway. Lough Neagh: It is the largest lake in Britain. It is in Northern Ireland and covers an area of 396 square kilometers.the Lake District: It is located in the northwest of England. It is one of the country’s popular tourist attractions. It is well known for its wild and beautiful scenery and 15 lakes. It is also the home of the Lake poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey of the 19th century.Celts:They were ancient people in English history. They came to England after 700 BC, in three waves: the Gaels, the Brythons, and the Belgae (p17). When they came, one group was called Britons, from which the people of Britain grew. They are regarded as the ancestors of Scots, Welsh, and Irish.Anglo-Saxons:They were the three Teutonic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century, i.e. Jutes, Saxons and Angles (p20). They were regarded as the ancestors of English.Vikings:They were groups of seamen from Scandinavia who attacked coastal villages in most parts of north-western Europe from the 8th to the 11th century. They attacked England from the end of the 8th century, and became a serious problem in the 9th century.NormansThey were descendants of the V ikings, and they came from Normandy, northern France. In 1066 they invaded Britain, led by William, Duke of Normandy.2 QuestionsThe differences between Britain and the British Isles, Great Britain, England, the United Kingdom and the British CommonwealthThe British Isles, Great Britain, and England are geographical names, not the official names of the country. The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or just Britain, the United Kingdom or simply UK. The British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.The factors which influence the climate in Britain.Answer:P9: There are three factors: (1) The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences by heating up and cooling it off in summer; (2) The prevailing southwest winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate; (3) The North Atlantic Drift, a warm current, passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.A brief view of British history, more exactly, English histor y.the Iberians (3000BC, the New Stone Age)→the Beaker Folk (2000BC)→the Celts (700BC)→the Romans (43AD)→the Anglo-Saxons (the 5th century) → the V ikings (the 8th century) → the Normans (1066)What is the difference between the ancestors of English and Scots, Welsh, and Irish?The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons, while the Scots, Welsh and Irish are Celts.. Languages in Britain.England: English;Wales: English and Welsh (both are official languages in Wales)Scotland: English, Gaelic (mainly in Highlands and the Western Isles)Northern Ireland: English and IrishWelsh and Gaelic are ancient Celtic languages./ The Celtic languages are the basis of both Welsh and Gaelic.III. Multiple ChoiceBritain does not share land border with any other countries except ______.FranceHollandItalyThe Republic of IrelandThe island of Great Britain is divided into _____ parts.3452The second longest river in the United Kingdom is the _____.Thames RiverClyde RiverSevern RiverSeine RiverThe largest river in the United Kingdom, which runs 356 kilometers and empties into the Bristol Strait, is _____.the Seven Riverthe Clyde Riverthe Thames Riverthe Potomac River_____ oil and gas have made Britain largely self-sufficient in these vital fuels.The AtlanticThe PacificThe Red SeaThe North SeaThe climate of Britain is ____ one.continentaltropicaltemperatesubtropicalBritain’s major minerals are coal, iron ore, tin ore, lead ore, oil and gas, among which ____ and ____ are the most important.coal…lead orecoal … iron oreiron ore…tin orecoal (i)In the Highlands of Scotland stands ____, Britain’s highest mountain towering 1300 meters.the PenninesBen NevisThe Southern UplandsCumbriaThe largest lake in the U.K. is _____.Lough ErneLake NessLough NeaghLake LomondThe main rivers parting in Great Britain runs from ____ to ____.north…eastsouth…westcentral…eastnorth…southThe weather in Great Britain conditions vary rapidly because of ______.the much rainfalla little sunshinethe edge of European continental anticyclonea series of cyclonic depressions from Ireland or GreenlandOf the three parts of Great Britain, _____ is the smallest both in area and population.ScotlandEnglandWalesIrlandThe most important river in the United Kingdom is ____.the Clyde Riverthe Seven Riverthe Thames Riverthe Forth RiverAmong the four administrative units the most populous and developed is ____.ScotlandEnglandWalesNorthern IrelandIn Scotland there is the Clyde River, on which is situated a ship-building center ---_______. BelfastLondonGlasgowManchesterThe Towns in Scotland are called ____.countriesshirescommunitiesburghsBig Ben is a famous _____ in London.statuebridgehotelclockThe Port of London is Britain’s most important _____.seaportairportrailway stationmilitary baseThe famous Speaker’s Corner is an area inside ___, London, where speakers address the public, especially on Sundays.the West EndHyde ParkWhitehallWestminster AbbeyThe Westminster Abbey is the place where ______.the British royal residence in London is located.Almost all English kings and queens have been crownedThe British Prime Minister livesThe British Parliament is locatedBuckingham Palace is the London residence for ____.the King or Queenthe Prime Ministerthe Speaker of the Commonsthe Lord Chancellor of the Upper HouseThe London residence for the King or Queen is ____.Hyde ParkBuckingham PalaceNo. 10 Down StreetThe East EndThe famous street where offices of the most important ministries of the United Kingdom are located, is ______.Downing StreetWall StreetWhitehallBroadwayLondon, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated on ____ near its mouth.the Thames Riverthe Severn Riverthe Clyde Riverthe Tees RiverBritain’s largest man ufacturing industry is ____.textile industryiron and steel industryoil-producing industryaircraft industryBritain once reigned supreme in the world of _____ industry.paperelectronicmineraltextileOne of the main characteristics of British economy is _____.the purchase of raw materials and the sale of manufactured goods abroad.To import oil from abroadTo sell coal abroadTo exchange goods with foreign nations so as to get vital foodstuffs and manufactured goods The main agricultural products in Britain are _____, barley, potatoes, sugar-beets and oats. ricewheattobaccopeanutsIt was the ____ who brought the English language into England.Anglo-saxonsCeltsNormansDanes____ as a nation took shape as a result of the unification of the seven warring kingdoms in 827. ScotlandWalesIrelandEnglandThe Roman occupation of Britain lasted nearly ____ years.300400500600The English language belongs to ____.the Indo-Europeanthe Hamito-Semiticthe Sino-Tibetanthe Altaic。