英语国家概况自考试卷
自考0522英语国家概况基础班练习题全(13)
（答案解析）一、综合题。
1.What are the main arguments for republicanism?2.What are the two ways of dealing with the republic issue?3.What changes have taken place in women’s role in society since 1960s?4.What is the White Australia policy? Why was it replaced in the late 1960s?5.What is the land rights movement?6.What are the characteristics of Australia’s party system?7.What is the rule of the Senate?8.What is the role of the Governor-General?9.What is constitutional convention?10.What are the two principles the Australian Constitution is based on? Are they both clearly defined in the Constitution?11.What is the basic structure of Australian government? How is it different from that of Britain and the U.S.?12.What are the major problems associated with the Australian Economy?13.What are the factors that have affected Australia’s trading patterns and international economic relations?14.Why has Australian service industry been growing so fast in recent years?15.What are the events at home and abroad that have checked the growth of Australian agriculture?16.What are the features of Australian manufacturing industry?答案部分一、综合题。
2023年高等教育自学考试英语国家概况试卷
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第一部分选择题ⅠMULTIPLE CHOICERead the following unfinished statement or questions carefully.For each unfinished statement or question,four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D are given.Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question.Blacken the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.(50 points,1 point each)1.The Vikings,who came from ,atacked carious parts of England from the end of the 8th century.A.NorwayB.FranceC.GermanyD.Denmark2.The Celts began to arrive at Britain around and kept coming until the arrical of the Romans.A.600BCB.600ADC.700BCD.700AD3.Among the Bristish kings, was known as “the confessor”because of his religious piety.A.Henry ⅡB.King AlfredC.King HaroldD.King Edward4.The Domesday Book states all the following EXCEPT .A.the history of the landB.the ownership of the landC.the value of the landD.the extent of the land5.The spirit of Magna Carta was .A.the increasing of the powers of serfsB.the limitation of the powers of the kingC.the increasing of the powers of the Church.D.the limitation of the powers of the Church.6.The causes of the Hundred Years’s War was partly and partly economic.A.racialB.politicalC.religiousD.territorial7.In British history,the First Civil War broke out in .A.1640B.1642C.1645D.16498.The main causes for Henry Ⅷ’s religious reform of the Church were the following EXCEPT .A.pressure from the popeB.Henry’s need for moneyC.accumulated desire for change and reform in the ChurchD.public resentment for the pricvilege and wealth of the clergy9. was the only monarch that was condemned to death and executed in British history.A.Charles ⅠB.CharlesⅡC.JamesⅠD.JamesⅡ10.A good result of the argricultural enclosure was that .A.renants were ecicred from their lands.B.riots erupted in many areas where the peasant farmers wentC.a new class hostility was introduced into tural relationshiosD.farms became bigger and bigger units as the great bought up the small11.The Industrial Revolution refers to the mechanization of industry and the consequent changes in social and economic organization in Britain in the .te 16th century and early 17th centuryte 17th century and early 18th centuryte 18th century and early 19th centuryte 19th century and early 20th century12.Which of the following is TRUE about Britain in World War Ⅱ?A.It lost all her natonal wealth .B.It was left gravely impoverished.C.It devoted half of her strength to the war.D.It entered a period of economic and financial boom.13. ,who found that his policy of appeasement of German aggression was no longer tenable ,was forced to declare war on Germany on Setember 3,1939.A.ChurchillB.GeorgeⅥC.ChamberlainD.ElizabethⅡ14.In January 1973,Britain finally because a full member of the .monwealthB.European Economic CommunityC.North Atlantic Treaty Organizationanization of Petroleum Exportiong Countries15.The interval between General Elections in the U.K.is years.A.2B.4C.5D.816.The two major parties in Britain since 1945 are .A.the Whig Party and the Tory PartyB.the Labor Party and the Liberal Party.C.the Labor Party and the Conservative Party.D.the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party17.In the U.K.,government ministers are responsible collectively to for all Cabinet decisions.A.the QueenB.the ParliamentC.the Privy CouncilD.the Prime Minister18.In Britain, is the largest of the Free Churches ,originated in the 18th century following the evangelical revival under John Wesley(1703-1791).A.the Methodist ChurchB.the Baptist ChurchD.the Church of England D.the Church of Scotland19.Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Open University?A.It is a non-residential university.B.It is open to all to become students.C.It admits students only from Britain.D.It offers degree and other courses for adult students of all ages.20. ,the most popular sport in England as well as in Europe,has its traditional home in England.A.GolfB.FootballC.CricketD.basketball21. In the late 15th century, supported by the Spanish Queen,Christopher Columbus, ,discovered the New World.A.an Italian navigatorB.a Danish navigatorC.an English navigatorD.a Portuguese navigator22. One of the features of the early colonists which play a role in the formation of American character is .A.religious intoleranceB.respect of individual rightsC.strong form of governmentD.discouragement of individual enterprise23. In September 1783, was signed and Britain recognized the independence of the United States.A.the Articles of ConfederationB.the Bill of RightsC.the Declaration of independenceD.the Treaty of Paris24.The Articles of confedration was very important in all the following Except that .A.it provided for no king.B.it declared independence from Great Britain.C.it was a written constitution for the United States.D.it created a central government in the form of a Congress.25.The American Civil War broke out mainly because .A.Abbraham Lincoln was elected presidentB.Harrier Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin was publishedC.the southern states controlled land ,raw materials and labor tha the North neededD.the southern states broke away from the Union and formed the Confederate State of America26. On August 4,1914,American President issued an official statement proclaiming American neutrality in the First World War.A.Harry TrumanB.Theodore RooseveltC.Woodrow WilsonD.Franklin D.Roosevelt27.In the U.S.,the first blow to the stock market came on October 24,1929,which was called .A.the black MondayB.the black FridayC.the black ThursdayD.the black Tuesday28. The aim of President Roosevelt’s New Deal was to .A.abolish social security systemsB.reduce government regulation and controlC.discograge industries from deceloping too fastD.“save American democracy”as the himself put it29.The American containment policy towards the Soviet Union ,made by President Truman in 1949,lasted until .A.1975B.1989C.1991D.199830. was the result of struggle between the great powers for control of the world and military expansion of the countries of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and militarist Japan.A.The Cold WarB.The Korean WarC.The First World WarD.The Second World War31. was NOT a comerstone of the postwar American Economic boom.A.Increasing investment in agricultureB.An ever-increasing military spendingC.Automobile manufacturing for the growing new communitiesD.A construction boom to provide houses and schools for all children32. In Feberuary 1972, President visited China and met Chairman Mao and the two coutntries issued the Shanghai Communique.A.NixonB.CarterC.FordD.Reagan33.In the postwar years the United States continued to emphasize governmentinvolvement and adopted the in running the economy.A.Keynesian theoryB.Marxist theoryC.Truman DoctrineD.Monetarist policies34.Apart from the stagnation,the American economy is now facing another problemof .A.foreign debts and trade deficitB.foreign debts and trade surplusC.overproduction and trade deficitD.overproduction and trade surplus35.The three giants in auto industry in the U.S.are .A.General Motors,Fotors,Ford,ChryslerB.General Motors,Toyota,ChrslerC.General Motors,Nissan,ChryslerD.General Motors,Volkswagen,Chrysler36. According to the provisions for constitutional amendment,the Congress may initiatean amendment by a vote in each house.A.halfB.one-thirdC.two-thirdsD.three-fourths37.In order to be successful,a candidate for the U.S.Presidency must receive at least ecectoral votes.A.200B.270C.435D.53838.The ambassadors,ministers and consuls appointed by the U.S.Prident must beconfirmed by the .A.SenateB.HouseC.Supreme CourtD.State Department39.Which statement about the American political parties in NOT true?A.In general,America has a two-party system.B.The Constitution makes no provisions for political parties.C.Political parties are the basis of the American political system.D.The Democrats and the Republicans dominate politics only at the federal level.40. were those American writers who reported truthfully and objectively the lifein the slums in the last decades of the 19th century and first decade of the 20th century.A.RealistsB.NatralistsC.transcendentalistsD.Modemists41.The Prairie Provinces which lie west of Ontario are ideal for and are thinly settled.A.fishingB.miningC.tourismD.growing wheat42. After the Seven Years’War from 1756 to 1763,the French were forced to give up Of Canada to Britain.A.partsB.the eastC.the wholeD.the northwest43.By the Statute of Westminster in 1931,Canada .A.took Newfoundland as its tenth provinceB.became a member of the Commonwealth of NationsC.found rich oil dields in Alberta and other western procincesD.opened the wrence Seaway for further growth in economy44.In 1921the British signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty to .A.start a civil warB.keep Ireland out of World WarⅡC.found the Irish Republican ArmyD.establish an Irish Free State in Northern Ireland45.Henry Ⅷ was the first king to bring all under English control.A.WalesB.EuropeC.IrelandD.Scotland46.Most of Australia lies between 20℃ and 35℃ which is a area in the world.A.hot and wetB.hot and dryC.dry and windyD.dry and sunny47.In Australia,traffic drives on the of the road.A.single lineB.middleC.right sideD.left side48.In Australia,as people with different traditions and customs interact with each other,a peculiar blend of different will be emerging.A.politicsB.societiesC.culturesD.philosophies49.The Lake of Taupo was formed by a(n) .A.big tsunamiB.horrible floodC.terrible earthquakeD.enormous volcanic eruption50.Since ,earthquakes in New Zealand do not usually cause many deaths.A.the land is hillyB.there are many mountain lakesC.many areas of the country are not heavily populatedD.the central plateau in North Island is dominated by 3 volcanic mountains第二部分非选择题Ⅱ.SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSGive a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions.Write your answer in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. (30 Points,3 points each)51.What was one of the most far-reaching consequences of the Second World War to Britain?52.Who is the current heir to the British throne according to law and convention?53.What kind of service does the National Health Service(NHS)provide in the U.K.?54.What does Oxbridge stand for?55.What is the major difference between the Puritans and the Pilgrims in American colonial times?56.What important proclamation did Predident Lincoln issue to make the Civil War a just one ?57.What is the basic instrument of American government and the supreme law of the land?58.What is America’s most important patriotic holiday?59.What is the name of the radio educational system through which children learn their lessons in Australia?60.Politically how many states and territories does Anstralia have?Ⅲ.TERM EXPLANATIONExplain each of the following terms in English.Write your answer in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet in around 40 words.(20 points,5 points each)61.Black Death62.Civil List63.The U.S.Presidency64.The Cuban Missile Crisis。
2022年自考专业(英语)英语国家概况考试真题及答案20
2022年自考专业(英语)英语国家概况考试真题及答案一、单项选择题 Multiple Choice Questions (30 points, 1 points for each)Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statements or questions, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statements or answers the question. Blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.1、Britain’s climate is of the maritime type, characterized by the followingEXCEPT_______.A.heavy fogB.rainstormsC.cool temperaturesD.frequent cloudy days2、Between 1649 and 1660, England was not ruled by a monarch, but declaredby Oliver Cromwell a ______.A.RepublicB.DominionC.Federal Statemonwealth3、______was ceded to Britain by the 1763 Treaty of Paris after the SevenYears’ War.A.CanadaB.IndiaC.New ZealandD.Australia4、In 1265 _______summoned the Great Council to meet at Westminster, whichhas been seen as the earliest parliament.A.the PopeB.Prince EdwardC.Simon de MontfortD.King Henry Ⅲ5、Currently, _______ is the head of state of the UK.A.George VIB.David CameronC.Gordon BrownD.Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ6、Under the rule of William the Conqueror, ________were at the bottom of theEnglish feudal scale.A.serfsB.baronsC.knights7、Of the following British newspapers, ________ displays clear political sympathieswith the Labor Party.A.The TimesB.The GuardianC.the Daily MailD.The Daily Telegraph8、The Authorized Version of the Bible published in 1611 was made under thecommand of______.A.James ⅠB.Elizabeth ⅠC.Edward ⅣD.Henry Ⅲ9、Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Black Death?A.It led to the Peasant Uprising of 1381.B.It prevented the development of capitalism in England.C.It is a deadly bubonic plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.D.It killed between one half and one third of the population of England.10、 ________is the first city to host the modem Olympic GamesA.AtlantaB.LondonC.SydneyD.Los Angeles11、 _______ forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the United States.A.The Colorado RiverB.The Columbia RiverC.The Mississippi RiverD.The Rio Grande River12、 _______, which is the chief center of the American Revolution, is sometimescalled the birthplace of America.A.The SouthB.New EnglandC.The MidwestD.The Middle Atlantic States13、During the 19th century, ______became an ideology integral to the American nationalist movement.A.IsolationismB.McCarthyismC.Manifest DestinyD.Truman Doctrine14、The English founded their first permanent settlement on the Americancontinent at_______in 1607.A.PlymouthB.MarylandC.JamestownD.Massachusetts15、The first important national labor organization in the United States, foundedin 1869, was the_______.A.Knights of Labor (KOL)B.Trades Union Congress (TUC)C.American Federation of Labor (AFL)D.Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)16、_______is one of the America’s first internationally popular writers in theearly 19th century.A.Sinclair LewisB.John SteinbeckC.Washington IrvingD.William Faulkner17、Many great American inventors contributed to the scientific advancementand technological innovation in American culture, and among them_______invented the telegraph.A.Samuel MorseB.Thomas EdisonC.Eli WhitneyD.Robert Fulton18、Britain recognized the independence of the United States when the Treaty ofParis was signed in September_______.A.1776B.1781C.1783D.178719、The______is the longest war that the US has ever fought in history.A.Korean WarB.Vietnam WarC.Afghanistan WarD.Persian Gulf War20、On the 30th of April, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in______, which housed the government.A.New YorkB.LexingtonC.PhiladelphiaD.Washington, DC21、 _______is often considered the largest French-speaking city outside France.A.OttawaB.QuebecC.TorontoD.Montreal22、The______ in Canada has 105 members who are appointed by theGovernor-General on the recommendation of the prime minister.A.CongressB.SenateC.House of CommonsD.House of Representatives23、In Canada, among the linguistic groups whose mother tongue is neitherEnglish nor French, the largest one speaks______.A.IndianB.GermanC.InuktitutD.Chinese24、 _______is the first Australian to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1973.A.Keri HulmeB.Patrick WhiteC.Henry KingsleyD.Thomas Keneally25、Australia was first founded by the English government as a______in the 1700s.A.dominionB.prison colonyC.gold mining baseD.self-governing colony26、 _______is the oldest party in Australia.A.The National PartyB.Australian DemocratC.The Australian Labor Party.D.The Liberal Party of Australia27、In New Zealand, the_______sector accounts for about two thirds of both theworkforce and the national income.A.forestryB.tourismC.miningD.service28、New Zealand director Peter Jackson directed the film______.A.The PianoB.Whole RiderC.The Lord of the RingsD.Once Were Warriors29、In the year of______, the Irish Free State left, the British Commonwealth andbecame the Republic of Ireland.A.1918B.1920C.1921D.194830、The President’s term of office in Ireland is______ years.A.lourB.fiveC.sixD.seven参考答案：【一、单项选择题】1~5ADACD6~10ABABB11~30点击下载查看答案。
09四月自考英语国家概况试卷及答案
09四月自考英语国家概况试卷及答案I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, 1 point for each)1. Strictly speaking, “the British Isles” refers to_______.A. Great BritainB. IrelandC. the United KingdomD. Great Britain and Ireland2. Which of the following kings was responsible for the complete establishment of the feudal system in England?A. Edward IB. Henry IIC. Alfred the GreatD. William the Conqueror3. The spirit of the Great Charter was ______.A. a limitation of the powers of the kingB. a guarantee of the freedom of the serfsC. a limitation of the powers of the ChurchD. a declaration of equality among all people4. Which of the following is NOT true about the result of the Black Death?A. Much land was left untended.B. There was a terrible shortage of labour.C. The surviving peasants had lost their power of bargaining.D. Landowners tended to change from arable to sheep-farming.5. The War of Roses that took place from 1455 to 1485 was fought between ______.A. Britain and FranceB. the Parliament and the CrownC. the working people and the aristocratsD. two branches of the Plantagenet family6. The English Renaissance was largely literary, and it achieved its finest expression in the so-called ______.A. Romantic poetryB. Romantic fictionC. Elizabethan poetryD. Elizabethan drama7. British constitutional monarchy is a system under which the powers of the ______ are limited by Parliament or the constitution.A. churchB. king or queenC. government ministersD. Bishop’s court8. The Tories in Britain were the forerunners of ______, which still bears this nickname today.A. the Labor PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Conservative PartyD. the Social Democratic Party9. Which of the following was NOT included in the six-point demand of the Chartist Movement?A. Equal electoral districtsB. Voting by secret ballotC. The vote for all adult malesD. The vote for all adult females10. During the First World War, Britain was allied with ______.A. TurkeyB. the Central PowersC. France and RussiaD. Germany and Austria-Hungary11. Who was the man that led Britain in the crisis of the Second World War?A. George VIB. Theodore RooseveltC. Neville ChamberlainD. Sir Winston Churchill12. The new policies adopted by Mrs. Thatcher and Conservative Government after the 1979 election was known as ______.A. ThatcherismB. the New DealC. New FrontierD. Keynesianism13. Over the past one thousand years, the British ______ has been broken only once between 1649 and 1660.A. CabinetB. ParliamentC. MonarchyD. Privy Council14. Who has the power to appoint the Prime Minister in Britain?A. The QueenB. The ParliamentC. The House of LordsD. The Church of England15. In Britain, a full meeting of ______ is called only when a Sovereign dies or announces his or her intention to marry.A. the Privy CouncilB. the ParliamentC. the House of CommonsD. the House of Lords16. Which of the following is NOT involved in the British judicial responsibilities?A. Attorney GeneralB. Ministry of JusticeC. The Lord ChancellorD. The Home Secretary17. Bank holidays in Britain refer to ______.A. official public holidaysB. holidays for the banks onlyC. public holidays except for the banksD. holidays for the financial institutions only18. Which statement about the British universities is NOT true?A. They enjoy academic freedom.B. They cannot appoint their own staff.C. They are governed by royal charters.D. They provide their own courses and award their own degrees.19. ______, the most popular sport in England as well as in Europe, has its traditional home in England where it was developed in the 19th century.A. BasketballB. TennisC. FootballD. Baseball20. L ondon’s Metropolitan Police Force is directly under the control of_______.A. the Prime MinisterB. the Lord ChancellorC. the Home SecretaryD. the Attorney General21. Which statement about the Puritans is NOT true?A. The Puritans did not allow religious dissent.B. The Puritans were poor artisans and unskilled peasants.C. They were dissatisfied with the political corruption in England.D. They went to the United States to establish what they considered the true church.22. The largest racial and ethnic minority in the U.S. is the ______, which accounts over 12.1% of the population.A. blacksB. AsiansC. IndiansD. Hispanics23. The three well-known authors who penned the Federalist Papers are______.A. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and John JayB. George Washington, James Madison and John JayC. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John JayD. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Adams24. When Abraham Lincoln was elected president, the southern states broke away and formed a new nation called ______.A. the Southern States of AmericaB. the Federalist States of AmericaC. the Confederate States of AmericaD. the Anti-confederate States of America25. With the development of industry and extension of railroad network in the early 20th century in the U.S.A., there appeared ______.A. a rapid growth of citiesB. an influx of foreign goodsC. an increase of urban ghettosD. a great increase in the number of farms26. In the early 19th century, ______ actively used the Sherman Antitrust Act to stop monopolistic business mergers in the United States.A. J.P. MorganB. Woodrow WilsonC. Henry RockefellerD. Theodore Roosevelt27. The Red Scare in 1919 and 1920 was a typical example of American______.A. religious intoleranceB. intolerant nationalismC. Progressive MovementD. deregulation of big trusts28. In the early 1930s, the American foreign policy was isolationist, but the______ suddenly changed the whole situation, which propelled the U.S. into the Second World War.A. Pearl Harbor attackB. bombing of Guam islandC. seizing of American merchant shipsD. sinking of American passenger ships29. In 1962, President ______ finally decided on the use of naval force to prevent military material and arms from entering C uba and demanded Soviet removal of the missiles there.A. NixonB. TrumanC. JohnsonD. Kennedy30. In 1853, in the ______, another 30,000 square miles of Mexican land were added to the territory of the U.S.A.A. Atlantic PurchaseB. Mexican PurchaseC. Gadsden PurchaseD. Louisiana Purchase31. The four problems that face the economy of the United States are______.A. unemployment, inflation, financial crisis and trade deficitB. unemployment, inflation, financial deficit and trade deficitC. mortgage losses, inflation, financial deficit and trade deficitD. unemployment, market failures, financial deficit and trade deficit32. Which statement about the U.S. Constitution is NOT true?A. It is the supreme law of the land.B. It is the oldest written constitution in the world.C. It was adopted in 1781 at the Second Continental Congress.D. It provides the basis for political stability, economic growth and social progress.33. The American President usually takes an oath of office, administered by the ______ of the United States in January.A. Chief JusticeB. House SpeakerC. Secretary of StateD. Senate Majority Leader34. The U.S. Constitution provides that the ______ shall be President of the Senate.A. Vice PresidentB. Secretary of StateC. Senate Majority LeaderD. Senate Minority Leader35. Which one of the following is NOT government-run at the U.S. federal level?A. Motor vehicleB. The road systemC. National defenseD. The postal service36. It is generally agreed that U.S. higher education began with the______.A. Civil WarB. Independence WarC. founding of Harvard CollegeD. founding of Princeton University37. Formal education in the United States consists of ______.A. kindergarten, junior and senior educationB. junior, elementary and secondary educationC. elementary, secondary and higher educationD. kindergarten, secondary and higher education38. In his Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway ______.A. expresses the idea of facing defeat courageouslyB. shows the basic goodness and wisdom of ordinary peopleC. praises the ideas of equality and democracy and the joy of common peopleD. describes the sharp contrast of wealth and poverty in Chicago and New York39. In the early part of the 19th century, ______ was the center of American writing.A. BostonB. DetroitC. New York CityD. Philadelphia40. The most important patriotic holiday in the U.S. is ______.A. HalloweenB. Veterans’ DayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Independence Day41. The capital city of Ireland is ______.A. CorkB. DublinC. GalwayD. Waterford42. Historically, Ireland has been free of ethnic conflicts because of its ______.A. racial unityB. racial homogeneityC. multi-culturalismD. high rate of emigration43. Ireland has the following demographic features EXCEPT ______.A. a late marriage ageB. an excess of females in the populationC. a high proportion of bachelors and spinsters of all agesD. a low birthrate compounded by a century of emigration44. Which of the following is a typical bilingual city in Canada?A. OttawaB. CalgaryC. TorontoD. Vancouver45. Which of the following statements about immigration in Canada is NOT true?A. It is estimated that one-third of Canadians were born in other countries.B. Immigration has always been an important source of its population growth.C. Immigration has played an important role in the development of its economy.D. in the past Britain and Western Europe were the principal sources of Canadian immigration.46. In terms of land area, Canada is the ______ largest country in the world.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth47. The head of state of Australia is ______.A. the GovernorB. the PresidentC. the Prime MinisterD. the Queen of England48. ______ is the only city on the western coast of Australia with a population of over one million.A. PerthB. SydneyC. BrisbaneD. Melbourne49. A ______, where two parts of the earth’s crust meet, runs the length of New Zealand.A. fault lineB. built areaC. dormant volcanoD. geothermal area50. The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 was an agreement between ______.A. the Maori whalers and the British CrownB. the Maori people and the British missionariesC. the Maori traders and the British missionariesD. the chiefs of the Maori people and the British CrownII. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30 points, 3 points for each)51. What are the main functions of the British Parliament?52. What were the two countries Elizabeth I successfully played off against each other for nearly 30 years?53. What was the outcome of the English Civil War?54. What are the three main Christian festivals in the U.K.?55. What were the three cornerstones of American postwar economic boom?56. What was the most important document produced between China and the United States when President Nixon visited China in 1972?57. What is the most central function of the U.S. Congress?58. What are the two major parties that dominate American politics at the federal, state and local levels?59. What are the two official languages used in Ireland?60. Who are the native people living in Australia?III. Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20 points, 5 points for each)61. Open University62. The Speaker (of the House of Commons in Britain)63. Muckrakers64. The stock market crash of 1929选择答案：1-10 DDACD DBCDC11-20 DACAA BABCC21-30 BACCA DBADC31-40 BCAAA CCACD41-50 BBBAA ADAAD。
00522自考英语国家概况-试卷（答案全面）
00522⾃考英语国家概况-试卷（答案全⾯）⾃考课程综合测验英语国家概况试卷（课程代码 00522 ）⼀、单项选择题（每⼩题2分，共40分） 1. is the largest island in Europe.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Great Britain 2. The UK is bordered on the south by . A. the North Sea B. the English Channel C. the Irish Sea D. the Atlantic Ocean 3. The capital of the UK is .A. EdinburghB. LondonC. LiverpoolD. Birmingham 4. The longest rivers in Britain are the Thames and .A. the MerseyB. the River HumberC. the SevernD. the Tyne River 5. The first known settlers of Britain were the .A. CeltsB. Anglo-SaxonsC. RomansD. Iberians 6. It is that brought the new religion, Christianity, to Britain.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Viking and Danish Invasions 7. Among the following groups of people, the came to Britain first. A. Jutes B. Angles C. Saxons D. Normans8. The Conquest in 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history. A. Roman B. Viking C. Anglo-Saxon D. Norman9. Under , the feudal system in England was completely established. A. Edward I B. Henry II C. King Alfred D. William the Conqueror 10. The Magna Carta was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between .A. the Crown and the BaronsB. the king and the parliamentC. the aristocrats and the middle classD. the monarch and the working people 11. The name of the Hundr ed Years’ War is given to the intermittent war between .A. France and EnglandB. Spain and EnglandC. Germany and EnglandD. America and England12. in the 14th century was the modern name given to the plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.A. Brid FluB. Black DeathC. Yellow FeverD. Scarlet Fever 13. was above all responsible for the religious reform in England.A. Alfred the GreatB. Edward IC. Henry VIIID. William the Conqueror 14. declared that he, and not the Pope, was the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1535.A. James IB. Charles IC. James IID. Henry VIII 15. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I ’s . A. sister B. daughter C. cousin D. half-sister 16. The English Renaissance was largely .A. literaryB. politicalC. religiousD. philosophical 17. The Chartist movement was the first nationwide movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class18. The Seven Years’ War was fought between Britain and for the colonization in North America. A. Spain B. Russia C. Holland D. France19. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the system ended when the Enclosure Acts were introduced. A. tenant B. feudal C. open-field D. enclosed field 20. modified and improved the design of the steam engine in 1765.A. James WattB. Abraham DarbyC. Richard ArkwrightD. Henry Court⼆、论述题（15分）Describe the geographical position of the UK.三、论述题（15分）What do you know about King Alfred? What makes him worthy of the title of “Alfred the Great?年级班级准考证号姓名四、论述题（15分）What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter?五、论述题（15分）What do you know about land enclosures in Britain?答案：。
《英语国家概况》自考真题及答案解析
《英语国家概况》自考真题及答案解析卷面总分：80分答题时间：70分钟试卷题量：40题一、单选题（共40题，共0分）1.Britain has, for centuries, been slowly tilting with ________.• A.the North-West slowly rising and the South-East slowly sinking• B.the North-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinking• C.the South-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinking• D.the South-West slowly rising and the North-East slowly sinking 正确答案：A2.Which often following statements is not true about British coal mining?• A.Brition has used up almost all coal deposits• B.The demand for British coal has declined.• C.Petroleum, water power, and electric power replacing coal for many purposes.• D.The old British mines are narrow and deep, making it difficult to use machines正确答案：A3.For electoral purposes Britain is divided into 659 constituencies, each of whichreturns ________to the House of Commons.• A.one member• B.two members• C.three members• D.four members正确答案：A4.In the 1970s oil was discovered in ________, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic for Britain.• A.the English Channel• B.the Irish Sea• C.St. George's Channel• D.the North Sea正确答案：D5.In Britain, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of ________.• A.the Lord Chancellor• B.the Prime Minister• C.the Speaker• D.the Parliamentary Commissioner正确答案：B6.Thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over the age of ________ in 1918.• A.18• B.20• C.30• D.35正确答案：C7.The objective of the Chartist Movement was democratic rights for all men, and it took its name from “________ ”.• A.The Bill of Rights• B.The Agreement of the People• C.The People's Charter• D.The Great Charter正确答案：C8.In the 1960s pop music underwent a revolution when ________ became world famous and turned their home town of Liverpool into a place of pilgrimage.• A.teh Beach Boys• B.the Rolling Stone• C.the Animals• D.the Beatles正确答案：D9.The Tories were the forerunners of ________, which still bears thisnickname today• A.the Labour Party• B.the Conservative Party• C.the Liberal Party• D.the Social Democratic Party正确答案：B10.In the United Kingdom, the party which wins the ________ number of seats in the House of Commons becomes the official Opposition.• rgest• B.second largest• C.third largest• D.fourth largest正确答案：B11.In the United Kingdom,police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike.• A.a trade union• B.a choir• C.apolitical party• D.a club正确答案：A12.Agricltural changes in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in England were so great that they were worthy of the term “________ ”.• A.reform• B.evolution• C.revolution• D.reformation正确答案：C13.The Mississippi, which is sometimes called ________, has played a vital role in the history of the United States.• A.“Old Man River ”• B.“Moon River ”• C.“Old Father River ”• D.“Mother of the United States ”正确答案：A14.The largest and smallest states of the United States are ________.• A.Alaska and Rhode Island• B.Texas and Maine• C.Texas and Rhode Island• D.Alaska and Maine正确答案：A15.A trend that occurs at the same time with the movement to the Southand the Weast of the United States is ________.• A.the flow of people to sunbelt area• B.the flow of peole from small cities to big cities• C.the growth of small towns• D.the outflow of city residents from the core cities to the suburbs 正确答案：D16.The average life expectancy of the Red Indians is ________.• A.higher than the national average• B.lower than the national average• C.about the same with the national average• D.none of the above正确答案：B17.The three Puritan traditions are ________.• A.religious tolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learning • B.religious dissent aggressiveness and respect for learning• C.religious intolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learning • D.religious intolerance, aggressiveness, respect for achievement 正确答案：C18.In 1900, the United States ranked first in the world in the production of ________.• A.coal• B.electricity• C.oil• D.wheat正确答案：A19.During the Second World War, Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill met at ________.• A.Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam• B.Teheran and Yalta• C.Yalta, Potsdam and Berlin• D.Teheran and Potsdam正确答案：B20.The New Frontier and War on Poverty were put forward respectively by ________.• A.Eisenhower and Kennedy• B.Johnson and Nixon• C.Johnson and Kennedy• D.Kennedy and Johnson正确答案：D21.The origin of the American party system can be traced to ________.• A.the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the War of Independence• B.the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti--Federalists• C.the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slavery• D.none of the above正确答案：B22.The functions of institutions of higher education in the U.S. are ________.• A.research and teaching• B.teaching and degree awarding• C.professional training, teaching and public service• D.teaching, research and public service正确答案：D23.In “Song of Myself ”, Whitman writes that ________.• A.woman is not worth mentioning• B.woman is not as great as man• C.woman as the mother of human beings is the greatest • D.none of the above正确答案：C24.The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ________.• A.friendship and happiness• B.peace and plenty• C.cooperation and rich reward• D.love and happiness正确答案：B25.Australia is located between ________ and the Indian Ocean.• A.the South Pacific Ocean• B.the Atlantic Ocean• C.the North Sea• D.the Arctic正确答案：A26.Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has become rich through ________.• A.manufacturing industries• B.farming and mining• C.service industries• D.forestry and fishing正确答案：B27.Australian Aborigines believed in a creative period, usually referred to in English as ________.• A.teh Dreamland• B.the Dreaming• C.the Beginning of the World• D.the Beginning of the Universe正确答案：B28.As far as Australian culture is concerned, the history of Australia can be divided into the following phases with the exception of ________.• A.the period of the original culture of Aboriginal people• B.the period of the dominant British culture• C.teh period of Asian culture• D.the period of a multicultural society正确答案：C29.The Mabo Judgement passed by Australia's High Court in June 1992 overturned the concept of terra nullius, which means ________.• A.“land belonging to no one ”• B.“land unknown to everyone ”• C.“Wonderland ”• D.“Dreamtime ”正确答案：A30.During the 1990s many Australians called for their nation to become a republic with ________.• A.a president replacing the British monarch as head of state• B.a prime minister replacing the governor--general as head of government• C.a governor-general replacing the British monarch as head of state• D.a president replacing the governor- general as head of government 正确答案：A31.The longest river in Canada is ________.• A.the Mackenzie• B.the St. Lawrence• C.teh Severn• D.the Yukon正确答案：A32.Why were the French troops in Canada defeated by the British during the Seven Years' War?• A.Because they were not used to the weather in Cananda.• B.Because they did not get support from the local people.• C.Because they did not receive the supplies they needed so badly.• D.Because the British had larger and better settlements in Canada.正确答案：C33.Which of the following is not true about Canada's manufacturing today?• A.Manufacturing is the most important economic activity in Canada.• B.Transportation equipment ranks as the nation's leading manufactured product.• C.Food processing is still important but it is no longer Canada's chief man ufacturing industry• D.The production of paper and paper related products is no longer important in Canada's manufacturing.正确答案：D34.When was the referendum on Quebec's future status held in Canada?• A.1994• B.1995• C.1996• D.1997正确答案：B35.Since 1971 the Canadian government has adopted a policy of ________, recognizing that cultural pluralism within a bilingual framework is the essence of the Canadian identity.• A.assimilation• B.integration• C.multiculturalism• D.gender equality正确答案：C36.In Canada the federal governments have always been formed by ________.• A.the Liberal Party• B.the Progressive Conservative Party• C.either the Liberal Party or the Progressive Conservative Party • D.both the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservation Party 正确答案：C37.What is Ireland called in Irish?• A.Irea• B.Aire• C.Eare• D.Eire正确答案：D38.What are Ireland's chief exports?• A.Foodstuffs(especially beef), electrical machinery, and chemicals.• B.Wool, dairy products and fruit.• C.Motor vehicles, electrical machinery and petroleum.• D.Coal, mining equipment and textiles.正确答案：A39.A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that it oftenhas________.• A.floods• B.volcanic eruptions• C.earthquakes• D.droughts正确答案：C40.Which of the following is not true about the political system of New Zealand?• A.New Zealand has a written constitution.• B.New Zealand has a parliamentary government and a constitutional monarchy.• C.New Zealand follows the British parliamentary system with some variations.• D.New Zealand Parliament has only one chamber.正确答案：C。
自考英语国家概况2022年04月真题及_1
自考英语国家概况2022年04月真题及自考英语国家概况2022年04月真题解析1.[单选题] Which of the following rivers goes through the city of London?A.The Forth.B.The Severn.C.The Thames.D.The Mersey.2.[单选题] About 500 BC_______began to arrive in Britain and kept coming until thearrival of the Romans.A.the JutesB.the AnglesC.the CeltsD.the Saxons3.[单选题] Located in Wales, ________is an important city in the UK.A.BelfastB.CardiffC.LiverpoolD.Edinburgh4.[单选题] In the reign of______, Britain lost the French port of Calais.A.Elizabeth IB.Edward VIC.Henry VIIID.Mary Tudor5.[单选题] The name Great Britain came into being when, in 1707, the Act of Union unitedEngland and______.A.WalesB.ScotlandC.Southern IrelandD.Northern Ireland6.[单选题] The Parliament Act in 1911 strictly limited the powers of_______, making theCommons the supreme legislative body.A.the LordsB.the CabinetC.the CrownD.the Church of England7.[单选题] What might be the immediate cause of the UK’s entry into WWI?A.Germany’s invasion of Belgium.B.The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.C.Austrian declaration of war on Serbia.D.Germany’s declaration of war on Russia.8.[单选题] The discovery of oil in______has made the UK self-sufficient in oil.A.the Irish SeaB.the Black SeaC.the North SeaD.the Mediterranean9.[单选题] The Labour Party and______have been the dominant party in the UK sincethe mid-1920s.A.the Republican PartyB.the Liberal DemocratsC.the Conservative PartyD.the Scottish National Party10.[单选题] Which of the following was a consequence of the Norman Conquest on England?A.English became the official language in England.B.The feudal system was completely established in England.C.The England''s commerce with the Continent was severely weakened.D.The English church courts were more closely related to the civil courts.11.[单选题] How do most students in the UK pay for their college education?A.They do part-time jobs.B.They get state-funded grants.C.They pay for it after graduation.D.They get support from their parents.12.[单选题] In 1265, Simon de Montfort summoned the Great Council to meet at_______,and the meeting was seen as that of the earliest parliament.A.BedfordB.CanterburyC.WestminsterD.Winchester13.[单选题] Which of the following is a newspaper of Northern Ireland?A.The Herald.B.The Daily RecordC.The Western Mail.D.The Belfast Telegraph.14.[单选题] _______forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the USA.A.The Colorado RiverB.The Rio Grande RiverC.The American RuhrD.The Gulf of California15.[单选题] Which of the following was the chief center of the American War of Independence?A.The South.B.The Midwest.C.New England.D.The Middle Atlantic States.16.[单选题] What language has official status in the state of New Mexico?A.French.B.Russian.C.Spanish.D.Portuguese.17.[单选题] In September 1783, by______Britain recognized the independence of theUnited States.A.the Treaty of ParisB.the Alien and Sedition ActsC.the Declaration of IndependenceD.the Emancipation Proclamation18.[单选题] In______women in the USA were given the right to vote.A.1870B.1890C.1913D.192019.[单选题] In 1607, the English founded their first permanent settlement in_______onthe American continent.A.VirginiaB.MarylandC.ConnecticutD.Massachusetts20.[单选题] The nature of McCarthyism is_______.A.anti-racismB.anti-CommunismC.advocating free marketD.advocating environmental protection21.[单选题] John Maynard Keynes believed the government could enhance thedevelopment of economy by_______.A.limiting birthrateB.weakening manufacturingC.averaging household incomeD.controlling spending and taxes22.[单选题] ______ is often considered the father of American drama.A.William IngeB.Arthur MillerC.Eugene O’NeillD.Tennessee Williams23.[单选题] _______, as "the national sport,” is the oldest of the major American team sports.A.BaseballB.FootballC.BasketballD.Ice hockey24.[单选题] In Canada______can introduce bills involving taxation.A.the Supreme CourtB.the House of CommonsC.the SenateD.the Governor-General25.[单选题] Among the natural regions of Canada, farthest east is_______.A.the Canadian ShieldB.the Arctic RegionC.the Appalachian RegionD.the Cordilleran Region26.[单选题] There have been nine major occurrences of_______in Australia since 1788due to its location and geographical features.A.floodB.droughtndslideD.earthquake27.[单选题] As the federal capital of Australia, Canberra balances the power between two ________centers of Sydney and Melbourne.A.economicB.politicalcationD.population28.[单选题] Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of______.A.its rich green countrysideB.its rich emerald stonesC.its surrounding blue seaD.its numerous islands29.[单选题] _______, the capital of Ireland, is known for its theaters and writers.A.DublinB.CorkC.LimerickD.Waterford30.[单选题] Ireland enjoys a climate of western maritime under the influence of_______.A.the Indian OceanB.the Pacific OceanC.the Arctic OceanD.the Atlantic Ocean31.[案例题] A.1867B.the NetherlandsC.the Easter RisingD.Thanksgiving DayE.subjectF.James JoyceG.Veterans DayH.the prime ministerI.The English Civil WarJ.AlfredK.the Treaty of WaitangiL.the Governor-General1.Known as “the father of the British navy,”_______founded a strong fleetwhich first beat the Danes at sea.32.[案例题] 2.During nearly 400 years of control of Britain, the Romans always treated theBritons as a _______ people of slave class.33.[案例题] 3.________marked the beginning of modem world history because it shook thefoundation of the feudal rule in Europe.34.[案例题] 4.Americans celebrate_______to honor veterans of all wars in which the UShas fought.35.[案例题] 5.The first immigrants in American history came from England and_______.36.[案例题] 6.Once a colony of Great Britain, Canada became independent in______through the British North America Act.37.[案例题] 7.In 1840, on behalf of the British government, William Hobson signed______with Maori chiefs in New Zealand.38.[案例题] 8.In Australia, Britain’s monarch is officially represented by______and six state governors.39.[案例题] 9.The armed Irish uprising against the British rule in 1916 is known as_______.40.[案例题] 10.Ulysses was written by the Irish novelist_______.41.[案例题] Wars of the Roses42.[案例题] ANZUS Treaty43.[案例题] What was the effect of the Glorious Revolution on the British form of government?44.[案例题] How important is trade in the UK’s economy?45.[案例题] What role did Martin Luther King play in the Civil Rights Movement?46.[案例题] For what purpose did the British government put the Stamp Tax into effect in America?47.[案例题] What are the main factors shaping the Canadian climate?48.[案例题] Who are the aboriginal people of Canada?49.[案例题] Why is Australia rich in unique species of animals and plants?50.[案例题] Why was Australia called a prison colony when it was founded in the late 1700s?51.[案例题] What is the base of support of the Labor Party in NewZealand?52.[案例题] What caused the fall of the Irish population in the 19th century?53.[案例题] What are the distinct characteristics of the US government?11。
全国自考(英语国家概况)模拟试卷8(题后含答案及解析)
全国自考（英语国家概况）模拟试卷8(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. 单项选择题 2. 简答题 3. 名词解释单项选择题1．The British Isles are made up of two large islands and hundreds of small ones. The two large islands are ______and ______. ( )A．Great Britain; IrelandB．Great Britain; EnglandC．Scotland; WalesD．Great British; Northern Ireland正确答案：A解析：不列颠诸岛是由两个大岛和几百个小岛组成的。
两个大岛是不列颠岛和爱尔兰岛。
2．The Romans remained in control of Britain for nearly ______and they pulled out in AD 4( )A．six centuriesB．the whole of the Middle AgesC．400 yearsD．a century正确答案：C解析：英国被罗马人占领了近400年。
3．The Great Charter of 1215 is also known as______. ( )A．People’s CharterB．Magna CartaC．King’s CharterD．the Declaration of Human Rights正确答案：B解析：1215年大宪章又叫Magna Carta，它的精神是限制王权，置王权于封建法律的约束下。
A项的人民宪章是1836—1848年宪章运动中起草的有关人民政治要求的宪章。
4．The 1381 peasant uprising in England was directed against the______. ( ) A．rich clergy and landownersB．rich merchants and industrialistsC．the Parliament and lordsD．the Hundred Years’ War正确答案：A解析：英国1381年的农民起义具有真正的社会性，把矛头直接对准了富有的教职人员、律师和地主。
全国自考英语国家概况试卷试题包括答案解析.doc
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Ⅰ. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choosethe one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write theletter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(40 points, 1 point for each)1.Traditional British farming involved（）, which dated back to the 5th century.A. the open field systemB. the system of crop rotationC. the use of artificial fertilizerD. the use of new agricultural machinery2.In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who were the parliamentary soldiers led by （） , and the Cavaliers who were King Charles ’ s supporters.A. John LilburneB. Oliver CromwellC. Prince RupertD. William Joyce3.（） radically changed the face of London for the first time since the Great Fire nearly three centuries earlier.A. The Black DeathB. The Civil WarC. The First World WarD. The Blitz4.The objective of the Chartist Movement was democratic rights for all men, and it took its nameform “（）” .A. The Bill of RightsB. The Agreement of the PeopleC. the People ’ s CharterD. the Great Charter5.Today, the Domesday Book is kept in the Public Records Office in （） .A. CambridgeB. OxfordC. LondonD. York6.In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First WorldWar, votes were granted to women over （） in 1918.A. 20B.25C. 30D. 357.By （） Britain had built up a big empire, “ on which the sun never set” .A. 1900B. 1910C. 1920D. 193018.In Britain, the Tories were the forerunners of （）, which still bears the nickname today.A. the Labor PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Liberal PartyD. the Social Democratic Party9.The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ—— Prince Charles, Prince of（）, is the heir to the throne.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland10.In Britain, a full meeting of （）is called only when a Sovereign dies or announces his or her intention to marry.A. the Privy CouncilB. the House of LordsC. the House of CommonsD. the Parliament11.In Britain, the highest judicial appointments are made by the Queen on the advice of （）.A. the Lord ChancellorB. the Prime MinisterC. the SpeakerD. the Attorney General12.In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in （） .A. the Privy CouncilB. the House of LordsC. the Supreme CourtD. the House of Commons13.The British government departments are staffed by members of （） , whose duty is to assist in carrying out laws passed by Parliament.A. the Civil ServiceB. the Privy CouncilC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons14.In the 1970s, oil was discovered in（） , but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.A. the English ChannelB. the Irish SeaC. the St. George SeaD. the North Sea15.Local authorities in Great Britain raise revenue through （） .A. the income taxB. the council taxC. the capital receiptsD. personal contribution16.The modern games of tennis originated in （）in the late 19 th century.A. ScotlandB. IrelandC. EnglandD. Wales17.America was named after （） .A. Italian navigator ColumbusB. navigator Amerigo VespucciC. some Indian chieftainD. George Washington, founding father of the United States18.Between 1860 and 1990, the United States witnessed（） large-scale population movements.A. 2B. 32C. 4D. 519.At the beginning of the Berlin Blockade, President Truman turned down the option of （）.A. sending supplies through the highways, protected by tanks and troopsB. sending supplies through the waterwaysC. starting large-scale airliftingD. staring limited airlifting to test the Soviets20.In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of（）.A. coalB. electricityC. oilD. wheat21.During the War of Independence, America allied with（）.A. SpainB. FranceC. HollandD. Germany22.The Constitutional Convention in America was attended by （） .A. all of the 13 statesB. all of the states except MarylandC. all of the states except Rhode IslandD. all of the states, but later Rhode Island withdrew from the convention23.President Theodore Roosevelt made use of the Hepburn Act to （） .A. regulate federal-funded electricity projectB. maintain forest reservesC. regulate railway priceD. ban corporation merger24.In the United States, Henry Ford became famous （） .A. because of his wealthB. because he set up the Standard Oil CorporationC. because he was the first to invent carsD. because of his Model T automobile25.The attitude of many Americans toward different political views after WW Ⅱ can be described as（）.A. following the main trend of viewB. intolerantC. indifferentD. tolerant26.In the U.S., the Red Scare refers to （） .A. a senseless hysteria about the danger of communismB. a fear of Soviet subversionC. a senseless hate of anything foreignD. an intolerance of any idea different from the mainstream idea27.Urbanization was realized in the U.S. （） .A. in 1900B. in 19103C. after WW ID. after WW Ⅱ28.In the United States, the “ winner-take-all ” system applies to（） .A. all the statesB. a majority of the statesC. all states except MaineD. only Maine29.In “ Old Man and Sea” , Hemingway praises the old man ’ s attitude（ towards） .A. defeat and failureB. the seaC. his workD. nature30.In order to remember George Washington （） .A. a memorial hall was built in his birthplaceB. a memorial hall was built in Washington D.C.C. a tall white Washington Monument was built in the capitalD. an expensive car was named after him31.The final breakaway of American foreign policy from isolationism was （） .A. the bombing of Pearl HarborB. the fall of FranceC. German attack of the Soviet UnionD. the battle of Britain32.In the U.S., the fastest growing minority group is （） .A. the African-AmericanB. the Hispanic-AmericanC. the Native IndiansD. the Asian-American33.The name “ Canada” is believed to be derived from an Indian word “ Kanata” , meaning （）.A. a settlementB. a countryC. a meeting placeD. a colony34.Quebec differs from the provinces of Canada because （） .A. it has the largest populationB. it was the first European settlementC. it has a strong French cultureD. it is more highly developed than other parts of Canada35.Australia ’ s most common native plants（ are ） .A. palms and rosesB. willows and sunflowersC. pines and orchidsD. eucalypts and wattles36.The first white settlement in Australia was set up on January 26, （）.A. 1778B. 1788C. 1878D. 188837.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of （） .A. its shapeB. its connection with BritainC. its abundant natural resourcesD. its green countryside38.The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and （） .4A. peat bogsB. rapid streamsC. small islandsD. high cliffs39.New Zealand consists of two main islands: （）.A. North Island and South islandB. Steward Island and Long IslandC. West Island and East IslandD. Victorian island and Tasman Island40.New Zealand’ s climate is generally（）and seasonal differences are not so great.A. dry and coldB. mild and moistC. hot and wetD. windy and coldPART TWO (60 POINTS)Ⅱ.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30 points, 3 points for each)41.How long was Britain under the Roman occupation?42.What is the main function of the House of Lords in Britain?43.What was the peculiar feature of the feudal system of England?44.Which sport is regarded as typically English?45.What are the principal functions of American higher education?46.What is meant by Operation Overlord?47.Why Americans are always on the move?48.How will you characterize American foreign policy in the early 1930s?49.What are the main characteristics of Canadian climate?50.Geographically, Australia can be divided into three major regions. What are they?Ⅲ.Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words.(20 points, 5 points for each)51.Stonehenge52.The Metropolitan Police Force53.Foreclosure54.ChicanoⅣ.Write between 100-120 words on EITHER of the following topics in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(10 points)55.What is Thatcherism and what are the major components of Thatcherism?56.In what sense was the War of 1812 important to the development of the United States?5。
最新7月全国自考英语国家概况试题及答案解析
全国2018年7月自考英语国家概况试题课程代码：00522请将答案填在答题纸相应的位置上。
全部题目用英文作答I. Multiple Choice Questions. (50 points, 1 point for each)Directions: In this part of the test, there are 50 unfinished statements or questions. For each of the unfinished statements or questions, four suggested answers marked, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet.1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Britain?A. Great Britain and England are geographical names.B. The official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.C. Britain has four political divisions on the island of Great Britain.D. British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth in 1931.2. The successful Roman invasion took place in ______, headed by ______.A. 43 AD, the Emperor ClaudiusB. 43 AD, Julius CaesarC. 55 BC, Julius CaesarD. 55 BC, the Emperor Claudius3. During the fifth century when the Roman Empire fell, the Germanic ______ invaded and conquered Britain.A. Angles and CeltsB. Angles and PictsC. Angles and BritonsD. Angles and Saxons4. In the year 597, England began to be Christianized. It was mainly due to the work of ______.A. St. AugustineB. ConstantineC. Pope GregoryD. Ethelbert, king of Kent5. ______ is regarded by many Englishmen as the foundation of English liberties.A. The beginning of British ParliamentB. The People’s CharterC. The Petition of RightD. Magna Carta of 12156. ______ is known as “the father of the British navy”as he founded a strong fleet which first beat the Danes at sea.A. EthelredB. WilliamC. AlfredD. Edward7. Which of the following is NOT true about “Domesday Book”?A. It was compiled to discover how much to be called upon to pay by taxes.B. It was so called because it seemed to the English like the Book of Doom used on Judgment Day.C. It was completed as the result of a general survey of England.D. it is kept in the public library in London.8. The Lollards were ______ who had played a very important role in the Peasant Uprising of 1381.A. poor priests and itinerant preachersB. poets and writersC. merchantsD. craftsmen9. The word Renaissance is from ______, meaning “rebirth”, and was first applied by the ______ historian Jakob Burckhardt in 1860.A. English, SwissB. French, ItalianC. French, SwissD. English, Italian10. The significance of the Wars of the Roses was all the following EXCEPT that ______.A. feudalism received its death blowB. the great medieval nobility was much weakenedC. the king’s power now became limitedD. no less than 80 nobles of royal blood were killed in the wars11. The Religious Reformation in England was led by King ______, and the direct cause was his divorce case with ______.A. Henry VIII, Catherine of AragonB. Henry Tudor, Elizabeth of YorkC. Henry II, Eleanor of AquitaineD. Henry I, Matilda12. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Elizabeth I?A. Elizabeth I broke Mary’s ties with Rome.B. Elizabeth I restored her father’s independent Church of England.C. Elizabeth I’s religious reform was a compromise of views.D. Elizabeth I’s religious settlement was acceptable to both extreme Protestants and ardent Catholics.13. After the Restoration, British Parliament passed a series of severe laws called ______ against the Puritans, now known as Nonconformists.A. the Act of SuccessionB. the Petition of RightC. the Clarendon CodeD. the Act of Supremacy14. The spark of the First World War was struck at Sarajevo on June 28 ______, when the ______ Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.A. 1913, GermanB. 1914,AustrianC. 1913, BulgarianD. 1914, English15. The leader of the House of Lords is ______.A. the Archbishops of CanterburyB. the MonarchC. the Prime MinisterD. the Lord Chancellor16. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of farming in England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries?A. Use of artificial fertilizer.B. Introduction of new agricultural machinery.C. The “open-field”system.D. A system of crop rotation.17. In the United Kingdom, police officers are NOT allowed to join ______ or to go on strike.A. a trade unionB. a political partyC. a clubD. a society18. The Church of England is NOT free to change its form of worship, as laid down in ______, without the consent of Parliament.A. the Bill of RightsB. the Provisions of OxfordC. the Constitutions of ClarendonD. the Book of Common Prayer19. The British universities are governed by ______ or by ______ and enjoy academic freedom.A. royal charters, Act of ParliamentB. the People’s Charter, the Reform Act of 1832C. the Great Charter, the Bill of RightsD. the Petition of Right, the Test Act20. Rupert Murdoch’s News International, one of the largest publishing corporations, owns the following national papers EXCEPT ______.A. the TimesB. the SunC. News of the WorldD. the Daily Telegraph21. Now about 80% to 90% of immigration to the United States is from ______.A. Asian and Hispanic countriesB. African countriesC. European countriesD. Central and South American countries22. The Declaration of Independence clearly explained the political theory behind the American Revolution which came from ______.A. the British philosopher John LockeB. the Italian philosopher John LockeC. the American president George WashingtonD. the American statesman Thomas Jefferson23. In 1787, all of the states except Rhode Island were represented to revise the Articles of Confederation at ______.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Constitutional ConventionD. the First US Congress24. In 1865, ______, which banned slavery, was added to the American Constitution.A. the Tenth AmendmentB. the Thirteenth AmendmentC. the Declaration of IndependenceD. the Bill of Rights25. Which of the following is NOT true about the Bill of Rights?A. It was meant to protect the blacks for the right to vote, to use the public facilities and to enjoy the sameeducation as white people.B. It was the first ten amendments to the American Constitution.C. It was not until the federalists agree to the Bill of Rights Amendments that ratification of the Constitution wasassured.D. It guarantees the basic rights for the individual such as the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom ofthe press, and so on.26. As a result of ______, the territory owned by the United States almost doubled.A. the Louisiana PurchaseB. the peace treaty with MexicoC. the Gadsden PurchaseD. the armed uprising of the Americans in Texas27. After the World War I, the result of the ______ was the emergence of the ______.A. Peace Conference, Treaty of ParisB. Paris Conference, Versailles Treaty SystemC. Teheran Conference, V ersailles Treaty SystemD. Paris Conference, Munich Agreement28. ______ was not an idealist, not a dreamer, so he presented to Congress his program known as ______.A. John F. Kennedy, the New FrontierB. Theodore Roosevelt, the New DealC. Woodrow Wilson, the program of New FreedomD. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal29. The decision of the setting-up of a world organization—the United Nations was made at the ______.A. Yalta ConferenceB. Geneva ConferenceC. Teheran ConferenceD. Paris Conference30. The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union basically originated from ______.A. their different goals during the Second World WarB. their different attitudes toward GermanyC. their different attitudes toward Eastern EuropeD. their separate concepts of postwar world order31. The real purpose of the Marshal Plan is to ______.A. prevent Greece and Turkey from falling into the hands of the Soviet UnionB. support any country which said it was fighting against CommunismC. help Western Europe recover from the disrupted industrial productionD. prevent Western Europe from possible Soviet expansion32. Which of the following is NOT true about McCarthyism?A. It was the reflection of anti-Communism on the American society.B. It refers to the anti-Communist hysteria in the United States.C. The court played a role in approving the lawfulness of anti-Communist activities.D. It frightened a large number of Americans who felt it would be more dangerous to conform than to disagreewith the majority.33. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, President ______ decided to use the naval force to prevent military materialand arms from getting into Cuba.A. Franklin D. RooseveltB. Harry TrumanC. John F. KennedyD. Ronald Reagan34. After the Geneva Conference, the United States replaced ______ and became the main force in providing aidfor ______.A. France, the North Vietnam governmentB. France, the South Vietnam governmentC. Britain, the North Vietnam governmentD. Britain, the South Vietnam government35. After the Watergate scandal happened in 1972, the President ______ had to resign. He is the first president todo so in the U.S. history.A. Ronald ReaganB. Harry TrumanC. John F. KennedyD. Richard Nixon36. ______ was elected president because in the late 1970s, the American society turned conservative.A. Ronald ReaganB. Jimmy CarterC. Richard M. NixonD. George Bush37. In America, the two major parties are really not very different today. But on economic issues, the ______traditionally favors government intervention while the ______ stresses the role of the market more.A. Democratic Party, Republican PartyB. Republican Party, Democratic PartyC. Whig Party, Democratic PartyD. Whig Party, Republican Party38. According to the Constitution, the American President must take care that all laws be faithfully executed. Tocarry out this responsibility, he presides over ______ of the federal government.A. the legislative branchB. the executive branchC. the judicial branchD. the American Congress39. According to the American Constitution, the Vice President shall be President of ______.A. the SenateB. the CongressC. the House of RepresentativesD. the Cabinet40. The six goals set by President Bush in his "America 2000" Plan are all the following EXCEPT ______.A. eliminating drugs and violence from the schoolB. improving the nation’s high-school graduation rate to at least 80%C. requiring students to demonstrate competency in English, mathematics, science, history and geographyD. ensuring that all adult Americans were literate41. Although relatively small in area, Ireland is large enough to show distinct regional variations in ______.A. climateB. ethnic minoritiesC. religionD. language42. Ireland’s population has been ______ during the past 100 years.A. stableB. increasingC. on declineD. doubled43. New Zealand is about 1,500 km to the ______.A. northeast of AustraliaB. southeast of AustraliaC. northwest of AustraliaD. southwest of Australia44. The first British settlers came to New Zealand in 1840 through ______, and they hoped to start model coloniesby planned migration.A. the New Zealand CompanyB. the British East India CompanyC. a private immigration agencyD. the Dutch East India Company45. Canada is bounded on the north by ______, on the west by ______, and on the east by ______.A. the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic OceanB. Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic OceanC. the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific OceanD. Antarctica, the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean46. In 1971, the Canadian Government adopted a policy of ______, recognizing that cultural pluralism within abilingual framework was the essence of the Canadian identity.A. unilingualismB. multilingualismC. biculturalismD. multiculturalism47. According to the new federal Immigration Act (1978), the following are the fundamental objectives ofCanadian immigration law EXCEPT ______.A. family reunionB. concern for refugeesC. promotion of the economic development of the countryD. preservation of British culture48. Which of the following is the longest river in Australia?A. The Murray.B. The Clutha.C. The Swan River.D. The Shannon River.49. The following animals are unique to Australia EXCEPT ______.A. kangaroosB. emusC. budgerigarsD. koalas50. The dominant aspect of Aboriginal culture was ______.A. rock paintings and story-tellingB. religious ceremoniesC. the DreamtimeD. the balance between the people and their environmentII. Answer the Questions. (30 points, 3 points for each)Directions: Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.51. What is the cause of the decline of the British Empire?52. Why is the English Civil War also called the Puritan Revolution?53. What dose the British Parliament consist of?54. Why did the American Civil War break out?55. What are the two special powers of the Senate in America?56. Why is the board of trustees which governs American colleges and universities composed primarily oflaymen?57. Under what treaty was modern New Zealand founded?58. What happened to the French colony after the Seven Years’ War between Britain and France?59. What happened after the English king was declared the head of the Church of Ireland, replacing the Pope?60. How many political divisions are there in Australia? What are they?III. Term Explanation. (20 points, 5 points for each)Directions: Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet in around 40 words.61. NHS62. Whigs and Tories63. Electoral College64. "Manifest Destiny"。
英语国家概况自考试题及答案
英语国家概况自考试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家数量是：A. 5个B. 6个C. 7个D. 8个答案：C2. 美国的首都是：A. 纽约B. 华盛顿特区C. 洛杉矶D. 芝加哥答案：B3. 英国的货币单位是：A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 日元答案：B4. 澳大利亚的国庆日是哪一天？A. 1月1日B. 7月4日C. 12月25日D. 1月26日答案：D5. 加拿大的官方语言包括：A. 英语和法语B. 英语和西班牙语C. 法语和德语D. 英语和德语答案：A6. 新西兰的首都是：A. 奥克兰B. 惠灵顿C. 基督城D. 但尼丁答案：B7. 英语中“Thanksgiving Day”指的是：A. 感恩节B. 圣诞节C. 万圣节D. 复活节答案：A8. 英国的哪个城市被称为“大学城”？A. 牛津B. 剑桥C. 爱丁堡D. 曼彻斯特答案：A9. 美国独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 4月17日D. 10月12日答案：A10. 英语中“Big Ben”是指：A. 一个著名的运动员B. 伦敦的一座钟楼C. 一个著名的电影D. 一个著名的乐队答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）11. 英语中“Black Friday”通常指的是感恩节之后的_________天，这一天标志着圣诞购物季的开始。
答案：第二天12. 英语中“Red Cross”是指国际性的志愿援助组织，其标志为_________十字。
答案：红13. 英语国家中，_________是唯一一个以英语为主要语言的亚洲国家。
答案：菲律宾14. 美国的自由女神像位于_________市。
答案：纽约15. 英语中“Easter”指的是_________节，是基督教的重要节日之一。
答案：复活16. 英语中“St. Patrick's Day”是_________的国庆日。
答案：爱尔兰17. 英语中“Commonwealth”指的是英联邦，它是一个由_________国家组成的国际组织。
最新4月全国自考英语国家概况试题及答案解析
全国2018年4月自学考试英语国家概况试题课程代码：00522请将答案填在答题纸相应位置上I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question，four suggested answers marked A，B，C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(50 points，1 point for each)1.___________of 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history, in which William，the Conqueror confiscated almost all the land and gave it to his followers.A. The Roman ConquestB. The Anglo-Saxon ConquestC. The Norman ConquestD. The Celt Conquest2.As a result of the Black Death，___________.A. all land was left untendedB. no labor was required any longerC. 1and owners tended to change from arable to sheep-farmingD. surviving peasants were not able to bargain about their wages3.Which of the following statements about Elizabeth I(1 55 8-1 603)is true?A. Elizabeth was 35 when she came to the throne.B. Elizabeth remained single.C. Elizabeth was not able to work with Parliament.D. Her reign was a time of diminishing English nationalism.4. ___________ was not in the“Allies”in the First World War.A. BritainB. FranceC. RussiaD. Turkey5.The English Civil War is also called ___________ .A. the Revolutionary WarB. the Puritan RevolutionC. the ReformationD. the Renaissance6.The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The head of State is a king or a queen .In1practice，___________.A. Parliament rules the countryB. the Sovereign reigns but does not ruleC. the Sovereign rules but does not reignD. the Prime Minister rules and reigns7.In January,1973，Britain finally became a full member of the___________，which was established by the Treaty of Rome in 1957.A. Organization of Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentB. Organization of European DevelopmentC. European Economic CommunityD. European Union8.The___________refers to the mechanization of industry and the consequent changes in social economic organization in Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.A. UrbanizationB. Economic BoomC. Glorious RevolutionD. Industrial Revolution9.The major Christian festivals in Britain are___________ .A. Christmas, Easter and Mother’s DayB. Christmas, Easter and Whit SundayC. Christmas，Guy Fawkes Day and St. Patrick’s DayD. Christmas，Whit Sunday and St. George’s Day10.The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain. At present there are ___________ countries within the Commonwealth (1991).A. 30B. 40C. 50D. 6011.Among the three tribes of the Celts coming to Britain, the most industrious and vigorous of the Celtic tribes was the ___________ .A. GaelsB. BrythonsC. BelgaeD. Vikings12.Political change in England came mainly through___________.2A. gradual reformB. revolutionC. people’s uprisingsD. working class movement13.The two parties that have held power in Britain since 1945 are ___________ .A. the Democratic Party and the Republican PartyB. the Conservative Party and the Labor PartyC. the Labor Party and the Social Democratic PartyD. the Labor Party and the Democratic Party14.___________’s reign was a time of confident English nationalism and of great achievements in literature and other arts. in exploration and in battle.A. MaryB. Henry VIIIC. E1izabeth ID. Charles II15.After the Restoration，Parliament passed a series of severe laws called ____________against the Puritans，now known as Nonconformists.A. Agreement of the PeopleB. the Petition of the RightC. the Clarendon CodeD. the Act of Supremacy16.Which statement about the“Wars of Roses”is NOT true?A. The king’s power now became supreme.B. Ordinary people were seriously affected.C. The wars were waged intermittently for 30 years.D. From these wars feudalism received its death blow.1 7.The finest exponents of Elizabethan drama in the English Renaissance were ___________ .A. Ben Johnson，Christopher Marlowe and Charles DickensB. Edmund Spenser, Charles Dickens and William ShakespeareC. William Shakespeare, Ben Johnson and Charles DickensD. William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Johnson18.The Chartist movement was the first nationwide ___________ movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class19.______________led the U.K. to final victory in the Second World War.A. Winston ChurchillB. Neville Chamberlain3C. Tony BlairD. William Gladstone20.Which statement about the religion in Britain is true?A. Every person in Britain may change his religion，but with difficulty.B. Every person may not manifest his faith in teaching，worship and observance.C. Every person has the right to religious freedom without interference from the community or the State.D. Churches and religious societies of any kind cannot own property and propagate their beliefs in speeches and writing.21.In the late 15th century, Christopher Columbus，a(n)___________navigator, led his men to sail across the vast ocean and reached some small islands in the now West Indies.A. FrenchB. SpanishC. ItalianD. English22.American troops defeated the British at___________ in Northern New York. This was a great turning point of the American War of Independence，leading directly to an alliance between the U.S. and France.A. SaratogaB. TrentonC. LexingtonD. Yorktown23.In 1787，delegates from the states held a meeting in Philadelphia to make the Articles of Confederation adequate. The meeting came to be called the ___________ .A. First Continental CongressB. Second Continental CongressC. Constitutional ConventionD. Independent Convention24.Which of the following is NOT among President Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions?A. The implementation of the Sherman Anti-trust Act.B. The initiation of large-scale irrigation projects.C. The adoption of the Hepburn Act of 1906.D. The passage of the Federal Reserve Act.25.___________Was the beginning of a long economic depression in the U.S. in 1929.A. Business bankruptcyB. Serious unemploymentC. The stock market crashD. Foreclosures26.During the Second World War, American wartime objectives were the total destruction4of___________ powers and the establishment of a world order.A. AxisB. AsianC. AlliedD. European27.In 1932，in the depth of the depression，the American people chose ___________ as their next president who promised to get the U.S. out of the depression.A. Theodore RooseveltB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Woodrow WilsonD. Herbert C. Hoovercation was made a function of the state under the ___________Amendment to the US Constitution.A. TenthB. EleventhC. TwelfthD. Thirteenth29.McCarthyism was a full-scale ___________hysteria in the United States in the 1950s.A. pro-NaziB. anti-FascistC. pro-CommunistD. anti-Communist30.On June 5，1947，___________suggested that the US should offer economic aid to Western Europe so as to protect the region from Soviet expansion.A. George KennanB. George MarshallC. Dwight EisenhowerD. James F. Byrnes31.A decision to set up a world organization，the United Nations，was made at___________.A. Yalta ConferenceB. Potsdam ConferenceC. Teheran ConferenceD. Paris Conference32.The safeguards against abuse of powers in the United States come in the form of___________.A. separation of powersB. executive ordersC. presidential electionsD. judicial reviews33.___________Was meant to guarantee the blacks and others the right to vote.A. Emancipation Proclamation in 1863B. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1865C. The Civil Rights Act of 1964D. The V oting Rights Act of 196534.Woman obtained voting right from the___________ Amendment to the Constitution.5A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th35.Of the four kinds of high schools，___________ones only aim to prepare students for college.A. comprehensiveB. academicC. vocationalD. technical36.There have been__________ periods in the development of American political parties inthe United States.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. five37.The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of___________.A. material failureB. spiritual frustrationC. political setbacksD. welfare reform38.___________is the largest single source of goods imported by the U.S.，accounting for nearly 30％of the total.A. CanadaB. MexicoC. JapanD. European Union39.Mark Twain’s masterwork was ___________ .A. The Scarlet LetterB. Leaves of GrassC. The Sketch BookD. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn40.In the early part of the 19th century，___________was the center of American writing.A. BostonB. PhiladelphiaC. ChicagoD. New York City41.Tourist trade is important in economy in ___________with rich green mountains and valleys.A. British ColumbiaB. Atlantic provincesC. the Canadian-ShieldD. St. Lawrence-Great Lakes provinces42.Which of the following about Canada in World War I is NOT true?A. It founded its navy to enter World War I.B. It took a seat as a member of the League of Nations.C. It won the right to sign the Peace Treaty of 1919 in its own name.6D. It has found its place among the nations of the world since World War I.43.Generally speaking，Canada can be divided into___________ geographical regions.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six44.Which of the following statements about Australia is true?A. It is the world’s fifth largest country and is surrounded by sea.B. It is the smallest and the only continent that contains only one country.C. It is a continent that contains only Australia and New Zealand.D. It is the world’s smallest continent and the world’s fourth largest country.45.The first Australian colony, established by Britain in 1788 and called the premier state，is ___________ .A. VictoriaB. TasmaniaC. QueenslandD. New South Wales46.The Australian political division borders are drawn___________.A. along straight lines of latitude and longitudeB. along rivers and forestsC. along mountain rangesD. along natural features47.The only native mammals in New Zealand are___________.A. rabbitsB. batsC. opossumsD. goats48.A chain of mountains runs almost the whole length of South Island in New Zealand. The highest peak is___________.A. Mt RuapehuB. Mt CookC. Mt NgaurohoeD. Mt Tongariro49.One of the four unusual demographic features of Ireland is___________.A. an early marriage ageB. an excess of males in the populationC. a low proportion of bachelors and spinsters of all ages7D. a high birthrate compounded by a century of emigration50.Migration in Ireland declined sharply___________.A. during WWIB. in recent yearsC. in the early decades of the 20th centuryD. after the establishment of the Irish Free StateII.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions.Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(30 points，3 points for each)51.What is the Magna Carta also known as?52.Who has the power to declare war and make peace in the U.K.?53.What are the three political divisions on the island of Great Britain?54.When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?55.What foreign policy did the American government pursue in the early 1930s?56.What are Conglomerates in the USA?57.Where is the name“Canada”believed to have come from?58.Why does Great Britain have the greatest influence upon Australia?59.What is Maoritanga?60.What was the consequence of the the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?III.Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words.(20 points，5 points for each)61.the House of Commons62.English feudal system63.the U.S. two-party system64.the New Deal8。
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英语国家概况自考题-5(总分100,考试时间90分钟)PART ONEⅠ.Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefullyFor each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked are given. Choose the one that you think **pletes the statement or answers the question.1. Among the three tribes of the **ing to Britain, the most industrious and vigorous of the Celtic tribes was the ______.A. Gaels B. Brythons C. Belgae D. Vikings2. ______ laid the foundations of the English state.A. Roman B. The Celts C. The Anglo-Saxons D. The Viking and Danish Invasions3. At the bottom of the English feudal scale were ______.A. slaves B. free peasants C. villeins D. freemen4. William Ⅱwas known as ______ because of his **plexion.A. Rufus B. the Conqueror C. the Confessor D. the Unready5. The Hundred Years' War between England and France lasted from ______.A. 1066 to 1215 B. 1215 to 1266 C. 1337 to 1453 D. 1066 to 13816. Black Death reduced England's population from ______ million to ______ million by the end of the 14th century.A. 5, 3 B. 4.5, 3 C. 4, 3 D. 4, 27. ______ was above all responsible for the religious reform in England.A. Alfred the Great B. Edward Ⅰ C. Henry Ⅷ D. William the Conqueror8. Which of the following statements about Elizabeth Ⅰ(1558—1603) is true?A. Elizabeth was 35 when she came to the throne. B. Elizabeth remained single. C. Elizabeth was not able to work with Parliament. D. Her reign was a time of diminishing English nationalism.9. In 1603, ______ became the first of the Stuarts to take the throne.A. Edward Ⅰ B. Henry Ⅶ C. James Ⅵ D. James Ⅱ10. In December 1653. by an Instrument of Government, Oliver Cromwell became ______ of the Commonwealth of England.A. Prime Minister B. King C. Lord Protector D. Emperor11. The age of constitutional monarchy began with the accession of ______ to the throne.A. Charles Ⅱ B. James Ⅱ C. William and Mary D. Oliver Cromwell12. ______ led the U.K. to final victory in the Second World War.A. Winston Churchill B. Neville Chamberlain C. Tony Blair D. William Gladstone13. King George Ⅲ was nicknamed "______" because he was so enthusiastic about changes in agriculture.A. Farmer George B. peasant George C. Agricultural George D. Enthusiastic King14. The British policy of ______ of German aggression was no longer tenable after Germany invaded Poland.A. non-interference B. appeasement C. mutual friendship D. containment15. In Canada, Australia and New Zealand, ______ is the official head of state.A. Prime Minster B. Governor-General C. President D. Queen in Britain16. The two parties that have held power in Britain since 1945 are ______.A. the Democratic Party and the Republican Party B. the Conservative Party and the Labor Party C. the Labor Party and the Social Democratic Party D. the Labor Party and the Democratic Party17. There are ______ police forces in England and Wales, 8 in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland.A. 40 B. 41 C. 42 D. 4318. The Two established churches in Britain are ______.A. Church of England and Church of Wales B. Church of Ireland and Church of England C. Church of Ireland and Church of Scotland D. Church of England and Church of Scotland19. Which of the following holidays is not celebrated in Scotland?A. Bank Holiday. B. Summer Bank Holiday. C. Christmas Day. D. Good Friday.20. There are about ______ daily and Sunday newspapers published in Britain.A. 180 B. 150 C. 130 D. 10021. ______, the most popular sport in England as well as in Europe, has its traditional home in England where it was developed in the 19th century.A. Basketball B. Tennis C. Football D. Baseball22. The Republic of Ireland is bounded by all the following but ______.A. the EnglishChannel B. the Irish Sea C. St George Channel D. the Atlantic Ocean23. Migration in Ireland declined sharply ______.A. during WWⅠ B. in recent years C. in the early decades of the 20th century D. after the establishment of the Irish Free State24. What is Ireland called in Irish?A. Irea. B. Aire. C. Eare. D. Eire.25. The slave system in the United States was formally ended by ______.A. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution B. President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation C. the Declaration of Independence D. Both A and B26. Three weeks after the battles at Lexington and Concord, the ______ was held at Philadelphia.A. Peace meeting B. Second Continental Congress C. negotiation with Britain D. meeting for independence27. President Jefferson bought the ______ from France for 15 million dollars.A. Mississippi B. Louisiana territory C. New Mexico D. California28. Abraham Lincoln belonged to ______.A. the Federalist Party B. the Whig Party C. the Republican Party D. the Democratic Party29. New Freedom was the program of ______.A. Woodrow Wilson B. Theodore Roosevelt C. Franklin Roosevelt D. Henry Truman30. The most important features in the growth of the American economy in the early 20th century were ______.A. the use of steam and electricity as chief energy, the use of machines and the development of railway B. the appearance of airplane, the use of electricity on a large scale and urbanization C. the development of large corporation, urbanization and the application in production of new technology D. the development of industry and large cities, the expansion of railroad network31. In 1932, in the depth of the depression, the American people chose ______ as their next president who promised to get America out of the depression.A. Theodore Roosevelt B. Franklin D. Roosevelt C. Woodrow Wilson D. Herbert C. Hoover32. The real purpose of the Marshal Plan is to ______.A. prevent Greece and Turkey from falling into the hands of the Soviet Union B. support any country which said it was fighting against Communism C. help Western Europe recover from the disrupted industrial production D. prevent Western Europe from possible Soviet expansion33. Under the pressure of the Anti-war Movement, ______ decided not to run for the presidency for a second term.A. Truman B. Nixon C. Johnson D. Kennedy34. Among the following, ______ is not automobile giant.A. Chrysler B. the International Business Machines C. Ford D. General Motors35. The writers of the Constitution worked out the "checks and balances" in order to ______.A. prevent the government from being too strong B. prevent the government from being separated C. prevent the government from misusing its power D. prevent the government from losing power36. To be successful, a candidate for the U.S. Presidency must receive at least ______ electoral votes.A. 260 B. 180 C. 270 D. 53837. In the U.S., ______ stood mainly for **mercial and industrial interests and opposed Jackson's economic policies.A. Parliament B. the Democratic Party C. the Republic Party D. the Whig party38. Recently, ______ are emphasized in the U.S. elementary schools.A. socialization skills B. values education C. foreign languages D. visual arts39. ______ is not written by Theodore Dreiser.A. Sister Carrie B. Trilogy of Desire C. An American Tragedy D. The Scarlet Letter40. Valentine's Day is on ______.A. April 1st B. November 20th C. February 14th D. May 4th41. ______ is an ice-free harbour and the major Canadian outlet to the Pacific Ocean and the largest cargo port on the pacific.A. Ontario B. Vancouver C. Montreal D. Saskatchewan42. In ______, Canada was formally declared to be partner nations with Britain and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.A. 1919 B. 1927 C. 1940 D. 193143. ______ are the two official languages in Canada.A. French and Indian B. English and French C. English and Italian D. Italian and French44. In recent years there has been a decline in European applications to immigration to Canada and an increase in those from Asia, the Caribbean and ______.A. the U.S. B. New Zealand C. Australia D. North America45. The highest peak in Australia is ______ which is 2,255 metres above sea level.A. the Outback B. the Plateau C. the Eastern Highlands D. Mount Kosciusko46. Western Australia is known as ______.A. the garden states B. the sunshine state C. the state of excitement D. the holiday isle47. Australia is politically divided into ______.A. ten states and three territories B. six provinces and two counties C. six states and two territories D. seven states and four districts48. The sunniest city in Australia is ______.A. Sydney B. Melbourne C. Adelaide D. Darwin49. The following are the volcanic mountain in North Island except ______.A. Tongariro B. Mt. Cook C. Ngaurohoe D. Ruapehu50. The only native mammals in New Zealand are ______.A. rabbits B. bats C. opossums D. goatsPART TWOⅡ.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions1. What was William Ⅰ's policy towards the church?2. How did Elizabeth Ⅰ manage to maintain a friendly relationship with France?3. What did the English Industrial Revolution begin with?4. What is the main function of the House of Lords?5. What are the geographical features of Ireland?6. What was the turning point of the Civil War?7. What was the postwar strategy of the United States?8. What are the two serious weakness of the Article of Confederation?9. What is Emerson's view of man and nature in his hook Nature?10. How many main islands does New Zealand have?Ⅲ.Explain each of the following terms in English1. the Glorious Revolution of 16882. Anglo-Irish Treaty3. Isolationist4. the Seven Years' War。
00522自考英语国家概况-试卷(答案全面)
自考课程综合测验英语国家概况 试卷 （课程代码 00522 ）一、单项选择题（每小题2分，共40分） 1. is the largest island in Europe.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Great Britain 2. The UK is bordered on the south by . A. the North Sea B. the English Channel C. the Irish Sea D. the Atlantic Ocean 3. The capital of the UK is .A. EdinburghB. LondonC. LiverpoolD. Birmingham 4. The longest rivers in Britain are the Thames and .A. the MerseyB. the River HumberC. the SevernD. the Tyne River 5. The first known settlers of Britain were the .A. CeltsB. Anglo-SaxonsC. RomansD. Iberians 6. It is that brought the new religion, Christianity, to Britain.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Viking and Danish Invasions 7. Among the following groups of people, the came to Britain first. A. Jutes B. Angles C. Saxons D. Normans8. The Conquest in 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history. A. Roman B. Viking C. Anglo-Saxon D. Norman9. Under , the feudal system in England was completely established. A. Edward I B. Henry II C. King Alfred D. William the Conqueror 10. The Magna Carta was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between .A. the Crown and the BaronsB. the king and the parliamentC. the aristocrats and the middle classD. the monarch and the working people 11. The name of the Hundr ed Years’ War is given to the intermittent war between .A. France and EnglandB. Spain and EnglandC. Germany and EnglandD. America and England12. in the 14th century was the modern name given to the plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.A. Brid FluB. Black DeathC. Yellow FeverD. Scarlet Fever 13. was above all responsible for the religious reform in England.A. Alfred the GreatB. Edward IC. Henry VIIID. William the Conqueror 14. declared that he, and not the Pope, was the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1535. A. James I B. Charles I C. James II D. Henry VIII 15. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I ’s . A. sister B. daughter C. cousin D. half-sister 16. The English Renaissance was largely .A. literaryB. politicalC. religiousD. philosophical 17. The Chartist movement was the first nationwide movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class18. The Seven Years’ War was fought between Britain and for the colonization in North America. A. Spain B. Russia C. Holland D. France19. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the system ended when the Enclosure Acts were introduced. A. tenant B. feudal C. open-field D. enclosed field 20. modified and improved the design of the steam engine in 1765.A. James WattB. Abraham DarbyC. Richard ArkwrightD. Henry Court二、论述题（15分）Describe the geographical position of the UK.三、论述题（15分）What do you know about King Alfred? What makes him worthy of the title of “Alfred the Great?年级 班级 准考证号 姓名四、论述题（15分）What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter?五、论述题（15分）What do you know about land enclosures in Britain?答案：。
自考“英语国家概况”新考纲题目整理（1）
第⼀章 Land and People 考题 I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts： 1. The British Isles are made up of________ A. two large islands and hundreds of small ones B. two large islands and Northern Ireland C. three large islands and hundreds of small ones D. three large islands and Northern Ireland 2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are_______ A. Britain， Scotland and Wales B. England， Scotland and Wales C. Britain， Scotland and Ireland D. England， Scotland and Ireland 3. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries______A. that have a large number of British immigrantsB. that fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars C. that speak English as their native language D. that were once colonies of Britain 4 About a hundred years ago， as a result of imperialist expansion， Britain ruled an empire that had one fourth of the world's people and ______of the world's land area.A. one thirdB. one fifthC. one fourthD. two fifths 答案： Key： 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 2. 1949， Dublin Chapter 1 land and people 1.What are the differences between Britain and the British Isles， Great Britain， England， the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth？ The British Isles， Great Britain and England are geographical names， no the official names of the country， while the official name is the United Kingdom， but the full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain. 2. Describe the geographical position of Britain？ Britain is an island country. It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the south and the North Sea in the east. 3.Whereabouts in Great Britain are mostly highland and lowland？ The north and west of Britain are mainly highland， while the south and south-east are mostly lowlands. 4. Does Britain have a favorable climate？ Why？ Yes， it has a favorable climate， because it has a maritime type of climate——winters are mild， not too cold and summers are cool， not too hot. It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. It has a small range of temperature， too. 5. What are the factors which influence the climate in Britain？ Which part of Britain has the most rainfall and which part is the driest？ The factors which influence the climate in Britain are the following three： 1） The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences； 2） The prevailing south-west 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. The northwestern part has the most rainfall， while the south-eastern corner is the driest. 6. Describe the distribution of Britain's population. Britain has a population of 57 million. It is densely populated， with an average of 237people per square kilometer. It is also very unevenly distributed， with 90%of the population in urban areas， 10% in rural areas. Geographically， most British people live in England. Of the total of 57 million people， 47 million live in England； 14 million live in London and Southeastern England. 7. What are the three natural zones in Scotland？ The three natural zones in Scotland are： the Highlands in the north， the central Lowlands， and the southern Uplands. 8. What is the difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots， Welsh and Irish？ The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons， while the Scots， Welsh and rash are Celts. 9. What are the differences in character and speech between southern England and northern England？ How do the Welsh keep their language and culture alive？ The Welsh are emotional and cheerful people. The Scots are hospitable， generous and friendly. Irish are known for their charm and vivacity as well as for the beauty of their Irish girls. Throughout the year they have festivals of song and dance and poetry called Eisteddfodau. On these occasions competitions are held in Welsh poetry， music， singing and art and in this way they keep the Welsh language and Welsh culture alive. 10. What is the main problem in Northern Ireland？ Hundreds of years ago Scots and English Protestants were sent to live in Northern Ireland. Since then there has been bitter fighting between the Protestants and the Roman Catholics. The former are the dominant group， while the latter are seeking more social， political and economic opportunities. The British Government and the government of Ireland are now working together to bring peace to Northern Ireland. 第⼆章 Origins of the Nation Arrival and settlement of the Celts Basis of modern English race： the Anglo-Saxons The Viking and Danish invasions King Alfred and his contributions The Norman Conquest and its consequences 1 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 Catholic 3 the Anglo-Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain.A. ChristianB. DruidC. Roman CatholicD. Teutonic 4 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. Capitalistic 5. The Anglo-Saxons created the _____ to advise the king， the basis of the Privy Council.A. SynodB. Witan（议会）C. Whit byD. Shirt court 6. ______ was known as “the father of the British navy”。
高等教育自学考试英语国家概况试题
高等教育自学考试英语国家概况试题高等教育自学考试英语国家概况试题课程代码：00522I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(50 points, 1 point for each)1._______ is NOT a political division on the island of Great Britain.A. IrelandB. WalesC. EnglandD. Scotland2._______ , King of Wess ex, is known as “the father of British Navy” who founded a strong fleet which first beat the Danes at sea.A. AlfredB. HenryC. EdwardD. William3. The _______ Conquest in 1066 is perhaps the best known event in English history.A. RomanB. VikingC. Anglo-SaxonD. Norman4. _______was the modern name given to the deadly bubonic plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas in the 14th century.A. CholeraB. MalariaC. Black DeathD. Yellow Fever5. The name Wars of Roses was, in fact, coined by the great 19th century novelist_______.A. Walter ScottB. Ben JohnsonC. Francis BaconD. Edmund Spenser6. Winston Churchill was heavily defeated at the general election of 1945 because _______.A. he did not act as a great war leaderB. he failed to lead his country to victoryC. people wanted Britain to return to the politics of the 1920s and 30sD. the Conservative Party’s traditional principles seemed old-fashioned7._______ overthrew the feudal system in England and is generally regarded as the beginning of modern world history.A. Puritan RevolutionB. The War of RosesC. The English Civil WarD. The Glorious Revolution8. The British Monarchy has been in existence for more than 1,000 years going back to at least the _______ century.A. 8thB. 9thC. 10thD. 11th9. In the line of succession to the throne, _______ have precedence over other candidates (heirs).A. the monarch’s sonsB. the queen’s sistersC. the monarch’s brothersD. the queen’s daughters10._______ is NOT a constitutional part of the British Parliament.A. The CabinetB. The SovereignC. The House of LordsD. The House of Commons11. Each session of the British Parliament usually lasts for_______.A. one yearB. two years。
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I．MULTIPLE CHOICERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B,C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question, Blacken the letter of the answer you have chosen in thecorresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points,1 point for each)1. There are three dicisions on the island of Great Britain:Englan,Scotland and Wales.2. , among the British monarchs,was regarded as “the father of the British navy.”ⅡⅧthe Great the Conqueror3. The Celtic tribes are NOT ancestors of the .Scots4. The Romans remained in control of Britain for about years.5. One particular feafure of the feudal system of England was that all landowners took oath of allegiance for the land they held .their immediate lord,but not to the kingthe king, but not to their immediate lordto their immediate lord nor to the kingonly to their immediate lord but also to the kingMagna Carta had altogether 63 clauses,of which the most important ones were the following EXCEPT that .tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council Church should possess all its righs together with freedom of electionsand other towns should give up their ancient rights and privilegesfreeman should be arrested,imprisoned,or deprived of his property except by the law of the landname of the Hundred Years’War(1337-1453) is given to the intermittent war between .and England and Englanand England and England8. The Peasant Uprising of 1381 in Britain .brutally suppresseda great success in English historythe development of capitalismlittle significance in English history9. treated 5 questions-her religion,her marriage,her foreign policy,her succession to the throne,and her finance-as personal and private.ⅠⅡStuart Tudor10. The lasted intermittently for 30 years.War World WarC. Wars of the Roes World War11. was responsible for the English Reformation in British history.ⅠⅧthe Great the Conqueror12. The most famous literary work written by John Miton in the late 17th century was .lost Caesar’s progressBill of Rights (1689)was finally accepted by thus marking the beginning of the age constitutional monarchy.ⅠⅡⅡ and Marychanges in the late 18th century Britain were caused by the following Except.enclosure ActsBakewell’s selective breedingfarms cultivated on the “open-field”agricultural machinery invented by Jethro Tull15. The two events which most alarmed the British ruling classes in the closing decades of the 18th century were . Enlightenment and Frence RevolutionIndustrial Revotution and French RevolutionAmerican War of Independence and French RevolutionHundred Years’ War and the American War of Independencethe First World War,the Allies included .,Italy and Turkey,France and Russiaand Austria-Hungary,Germany and Austriap-Hungarythe oldest British institution ,the has lasted for more than 1000 years.Concil’s Metropolitan Police Force is directly under the controlof .Chancellor of JusticeHome Secretary Attorney General19. A who practices with 7000 patients or more in England may apply for fundholding status.practitionerto the textbook,the British public reads more than virtually any other country in the world.essays21. According to the textbook,the five most populous cities in the United States are .York,Los Angeles,Chicago,Miami and DetroitYork, Chicago,Los Angeles,Pittsburgh and PhiladelphiaYork,Los Angeles,Chicago,New Orleans and PhiladelphiaYork,Los Angeles,Chicago,San Francisco and Philadelphia22. lived on the land by hunting,gathering,fishing and farming even before the discovery of the New World.Puritans IndiansPilgrims black slavesresult of the War with Mexico was that .was added to the UnionUnited States paid 10 million dollars to Mexicoagreed to give Louisiana to the United StatesD. Mexico was forced to agree to give Califormia and New Mexico to the United StatesAmerican Civil War ended in and cost American 618,000 lives.25. was NOT among the contents of President Roosevelt’s New Deal.of federal labor lawssocial security systemsthe recovery of industry and agriculturegovernment regulation and control of banking, credit and currency systemsleaders of the United States,the Soviet Union and met three times during the Second World War.an executive order in 1947 started the violation of the Bill of Rights and widespread persecution of Communists and progressive people.Truman McCarthyMarshall Kennangreat impacts of the Vietnam War on American society included the following EXCEPT that .was great unity within the ruling circleimage of the United States was discreditedUnited States was weakened because of the long warwere divided in their attitudes towards American society29. was the beginning of American involvement in Vietnam. surrender in 1945outbreak of the Korean WarFrench invasion of Indochina’s decision to send military aid to Vietnam to support the French30. Which statement about the is NOT true?is both an economic and technological giant.by far the biggest industrial country in the world.is first in such advanced fields as computers, space,nuclear energy and electronics.produces a major portion of the world’s industrial products and its share is growing rapidly.31. In the . produce about 85% of the total output of goods and services.enterisesenterprisesin independent professional practiceprivately owned and operated businessesinvolvement in the economy increased dramatically duringthe .Depression of prosperityWorld War Movementstatement about the is NOT true?Constitution is the supreme law of the land.American Constitution is the oldest written constitution inthe world.Constitution was drawn up in 1787 and went into effect in thesame year.Constitution has provided the basis for its politicalstability,economic growth and social progress.order to make sure than the new government would not misuseits powers,the writers of the Constitution set up a system of in the form of separation of powers.supervisonand balances supervision,the number of presidential electors in the . is thenumber of Senators and Representatives each state has in Congress.to thanthan % more thanis a certain degree of similarity in the . elementary school curriculun,which mainly consists of mastery of the “basics”,such as .,writing and arithmetic ,visual arts and grammar,history and music ,writing and musicthe early 1900s,the kind of two-year colleges that emerged to meet the immediate need of the economic expansion and rapid in immigrants of the times was the .arts college collegeuniversity university38. is a historical,national and religious holiday that began with the Pilgrims.day DayYear’s Day ’s Day39. is regarded as Mark Twain’s master work.Gilded Ageon the MississippiAdventures of Tom SawyerAdventures of Huckleberry Finn40. was the spokesman for the “Lost Generation’.Hemingway Dreiser Wrightbecame a major port in Canada because it is .to Ottawato the city of Quebecthe province of Quebecan island in the River42. According to the textbook,Canada is a country with a population of 26,300,000.large largesmall small43. In 1885,the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and the country was linked .north to south coast to coastthe United States South Americais official language(s) in Ireland.1948,Ireland voted itself the commonweath and on April 18,1949 declared itself a republic.ofpart of member of’s Eastern Highlands are better known as .Dividing Range Great BarrierGreat Dividing Range Great Barrier Range47. In 1996,Australia’s population is about 18 million or about people to the square kilometer.B. threerecent years Australian governments have encouraged people with different ethnic backgrounds to and this policy is called multiculturalism.their culturestheir own culturesfrom other culturesup their own culturesare all over Newzealand.Day is New Zealand’s .Day DayYear’s Day Day非选择题部分注意事项：用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能答在试题卷上。