致用英语英语国家概况单元复习题选择题 Unit 3

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英语国家概况试题及答案

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪个国家？A. 美国B. 澳大利亚C. 法国D. 英国答案：C2. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都是渥太华？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B3. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国旗是米字旗？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C4. 英语国家中，哪个国家被称为“枫叶之国”？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的人口数量最多？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦成员国？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联合国安全理事会常任理事国之一？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C8. 英语国家中，哪个国家的货币单位是美元？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国歌是《天佑女王》？B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界面积第二大的国家？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国2. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鸸鹋。

答案：澳大利亚3. 英语国家中，______的国石是钻石。

答案：加拿大4. 英语国家中，______的国树是橡树。

答案：美国5. 英语国家中，______的国花是枫叶。

答案：加拿大6. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国7. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鹰。

答案：美国8. 英语国家中，______的国石是蓝宝石。

答案：英国9. 英语国家中，______的国树是雪松。

答案：澳大利亚10. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英语国家中，美国的文化特点。

英语国家概况选择题（英国部分）

英语国家概况选择题（英国部分）Exercise 1I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C a ndD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements oranswers the question.1. The United Kingdom is located in ____.A. northern EuropeB. western EuropeC. northwestern EuropeD. southeastern Europe2. The two large islands that make up the British Isles are ____.A. Scotland and IrelandB. Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and Northern IrelandD. Great Britain and Ireland3. The British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth or theCommonwealth of Nations in ____.A. 1921B. 1931C. 1945D. 19504. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries____.A. that were once colonies of BritainB. that have a large number of British immigrantsC. that have close relations with BritainD. that have fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars5. The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from ____.A. DenmarkB. BelgiumC. FranceD. the Netherlands6. England has three main land regions. They are the Southwestern Plateau,the Pennines, and ___.A. the Eastern PlainB. the HighlandC. the Central LowlandsD. the Southern Uplands7. Scotland occupies the ____ third of the island of Great Britain in theBritish Isles.A. southernB. northernC. easternD. western8. Northern Ireland, which takes up the northern fifth of Ireland, is afourth political division of ____.A. the United KingdomB. IrelandC. ScotlandD. Wales9. Britain’s longest rivers are ____.A. the Severn and the ClydeB. the Thames and the ClydeC. the Clyde and the HumberD. the Severn and the Thames10. The largest lake in the British Isles is ____.A. Loch LomondB. Loch NeaghC. WindermereD. Ullswater11. Britain’s climate is influenced by____, a warm ocean current that passesthe western coast of the British Isles and warms them.A. the North Atlantic DriftB. the Brazil CurrentC. the Labrador CurrentD. the Falkland Current12. The English people and the English language were born from the unionof ____.A. the Angles and the SaxonsB. Germanic conquerors and the Norman FrenchC. Danes or Vikings and the Norman FrenchD. Norman conquerors and the defeated Anglo-Saxons13. Generally speaking the English southerners speak the type of Englishcloser to ____.A. the CockneyB. the Queen’s EnglishC. the GaelicD. the BBC English14. Although Wales has been united with England for more than 400 years, t heWelsh has kept alive ____.A. their own languageB. their own literatureC. their own traditionD. All of the above15. The Eisteddfod is a(n) ____ festival of poetry, music and other arts.A. EnglishB. ScottishC. WelshD. Irish16. Nowadays the Gaelic language, which is an ancient____, is still heard inthe Highlands and the Western Isles.A. Scottish languageB. English languageC. Irish languageD. Celtic language17. Many Sc ottish names begin with M’, Mc or Mac, which means__A. father ofB. sun ofC. son ofD. some of18. In Northern Ireland ____ make up the dominant group.A. Roman CatholicsB. English ProtestantsC. non-religious peopleD. Jewish people19. Northern Ireland is small, but it is significant because of the__A. the economic problemsB. the political troublesC. the immigration issuesD. the national identity20. About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War ll.They are mainly from the West Indies, India and____.A. IndonesiaB. SingaporeC. Hong KongD. Pakistankey 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.D 10.B 1l.A 12.D 13.D l4.D 15.C 16.D 17.C 18.B 19.B 20.DExercises 2I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C a ndD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements or answers the question.1. The first known settlers of Britain were the ____.A. CeltsB. IberiansC. Beaker FolkD. Romans2. The Celts' religion was ____.A. BuddhismB. IslamC. DruidismD. Christianity3. Roman control was only effective in ____.A. ScotlandB. WalesC. LondonD. The southeast of Britain4. Christianity was first brought to England by the ____.A. RomansB. CeltsC. Anglo-SaxonsD. Danes5. The Romans remained in control of Britain for nearly 400 years and theypulled out in ____.A. 306 ADB. 410 ADC. 446 ADD. 1066 AD6. Which of the following tribes came to Britain first?A. The Angles.B. The Saxons.C. The Gaels.D. The Jutes.7. ____ became the first real king of England, though he did not assume thatstyle.A. OffaB. EgbertC. VortigernD. Hengist8. ____ became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.A. ColumbaB. EthelbertC. St. AugustineD. Egbert9. The Vikings began to attack various parts of England from the end of the____century.A. 7thB. 8thC. 9thD.10th10. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans11. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Alfred the Great started the English navy.B. Alfred the Great reorganized the Saxon any, making it more efficient.C. Alfred the Great established schools and formulated a legal System.D. Alfred the Great impose a tax, called the Danegeld, on the Saxons.12. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Canute was chosen by the Witan as king of England.B. Canute was a warrior king and fought many battles against the Norman s.C. Canute divided power between Danes and Saxons.D. Canute forced Malcolm II, king of the Scots, to recognize him as overlo rd.13. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Edward the Confessor was more French than English.B. Edward the Confessor filled his court with 'foreign' favorites.C. Edward the Confessor was on very good terms with his father-in-law, Ea rl Godwin.D. Edward the Confessor appointed a Norman priest Archbishopof Canterbury.14. When Edward the Confessor died, ____was chosen by the Witan as king Of England. A. the king of NorwayB. Harold Godwinson, Earl of WessexC. Edgar, Edward's nephewD. Tostig, the deposed Earl of Northumbria15. Tostig, Harold's brother, joined____, and made an attempt to recover his lo st earldom of Northumbria.A. Harold Hardrada, King of NorwayB. Edgar, Edward's nephewC. Malcolm II, King of the ScotsD. Hardicanute16. William, Duke of Normandy, fought King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings in____.A. 1086B. 1066C. 1035D. 138117. William won the Battle of Hastings. Later, on____, he was crowned king of England. A. Easter Day B. St. Andrew's DayC. Christmas DayD. Boxing Day18. William, Duke of Normandy, is now known as____.A. William the ConfessorB. William Lion-HeartC. the father of the British navyD. William the Conqueror19. Most of the land belonging to the Saxons was confiscated by William and given to__ __.A. the Norman baronsB. the DanesC. the IrishD. the Scots20. The Norman Conquest is perhaps ____event in English history.A. a triflingB. the best-knownC. a horrifyingD. a sensational1. B2. C3. D4. A5. B6. C7. B8. C9. B l0. A11. D 12. B l3. C l4. B l5. A 16. B 17. C l8. D 19. A 20. BExercises 3I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each u nfinished stat-ement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements or ans wers the question.1. In the reign of William I, the ____were at the bottom of the feudal scale.A. knightsB. villeinsC. lesser noblesD. freemen2. The Domesday Book was completed in____.A. 1086B. 1085C. 1087D. 10063. When William I died in Normandy in ____he left England to his second sonWilliam.A. 1100B. 1153C. 1087D. 11354. William II was known as William Rufus because of his____A. independenceB. efficiencyC. filial pietyD. red complexion5. ____ was the founder of the Plantagenet dynasty and ruled England for 35years.A. Henry IB. King StephenC. Henry IID. Count of Anjou6. William Rufus (William II) was killed by an arrow when he was hunting in__ __ inAugust l100.A. the New ForestB. PevenseyC. WinchesterD. Gloucester7. Henry II took some measures to bring the disorders of ____reign to an end.A. Henry I'sB. King Stephen'sC. William II'sD. Edward the Confessor's8. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Henry II did some renovations of castles built in Stephen's time.B. Henry II recalled grants of Royal lands made by Stephen.C. Henry II strengthened the powers of his sheriffs.D. Henry II relied for armed support upon a militia made up of EnglishFreemen.9. Henry II divided the country into ____circuits and appointed travelingjudges to each of them.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six10. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The Bishop's courts could punish by means of censure.B. The Bishop's courts could inflict corporal punishment.C. The Bishop's courts could punish by means of excommunication.D. The Bishop's courts could punish by mean of penance.11. After Thomas Becket rejected the Constitutions of Clarendon Henry II____.A. appointed him Chancellor of EnglandB. made him Archbishop of CanterburyC. drove him into exileD. increased the Jurisdiction of the church courts12. Thomas Becket spent ____years on the continent and returned to England in1l70.A. fourB. fiveC. sixD. seven13. The Great Charter (or Magna Carta) was signed by KingJohn at Runnyme dein____.A. 1162B. 1164C. 1210D. 121514. Simon de Montfort summoned in____ the Great Council to meet atWestminster, together with two knights from each county and two citizen sfrom each town.A. 1242B. 1258C. 1265D. 126615. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. In the 13th century a Black Rod went between the two Houses ofParliament for liaison and to discipline the members.B. In the 13th century Parliament only met by royal invitation.C. In the 13th century Parliament's role was to offer advice, not to make d ecisions.D. In the 13th century the most important part of Parliament was the Hou se of Lords.16. During the reign of ____, Wales was brought under English rule.A. Henry IIIB. Edward IC. Edward IID. Edward III17. ____ became the first prince to hold the title of Prince of Wales, whichcontinues to be borne by the eldest son of the reigning monarch.A. Richard IB. Henry IIIC. Edward IID. Edward III18. The chief demand of the peasants during the Peasant Uprising of 1381 w as____.A. the abolition of villeinageB. the punishment of the King's ministersC. the increase of wagesD. the reform of the church19. Wat Tyler was killed by William Walworth, ____.A. Archbishop of YorkB. Mayor of LondonC. Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Treasurer20. The Peasant Uprising of 1381 did not direct against____.A. the rich clergyB. the lawyersC. the landownersD. the town traders1. B2. A3.C4. D5. C6. A7. B8. A9. D l0. B11. C l2. C 13. D l4. C 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. A l9. B 20. DExercises 4I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C a ndD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements or answers the question.1.The name of Wars of the Roses was, in fact, coined by the great 19th century novelist ____.A. Charles DickensB. George ElliotC. Sir Walter ScottD. Charlotte Bronte2. Although the Wars of the Roses were fought intermittently for ____ years,ordinary people were little affected and went about their business as usual.A. 20B. 30C. 40D. 503. No less than____ nobles of royal blood were killed in the Wars of the Rose s.A. 80B. 90C. 100D. 1104. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Henry VII refilled the royal treasury through loans, subsidies, property le vies andfines.B. Henry VII forbade the nobles to keep excessive power.C. Henry VII built up England's navy and foreign trade.D. Henry VII completely neglected parliament as though it never existed.5. Henry VIII declared himself Supreme Head of the Church of England in ___ _.A. 1529B. 1534C. 1535D. 15476. Queen Mary burnt at stake some ____men and women who refused to cha ngeback to the Catholic faith.A. 300B. 350C. 400D. 4507. Mary died childless and her half-sister Elizabeth came to the throne asElizabeth I in ____.A. 1547B. 1558C. 1588D. 16038. Which of the following statements is NOT true?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 Protest ants andardent Catholics.9. The Renaissance began in northern Italy in the early ____century, and wastypified by the universal genius of Leonardo Da Vinci.A. 11thB. 12thC. 13thD. 14th10. The English Renaissance is said to have begun in ____.A. 1422B. 1478C. 1485D. 149511. James VI of Scotland succeeded Elizabeth I and became James I of Engla ndin ____.A. 1601B. 1603C. 1615D. 162512. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The Puritans believed that the Reformation had gone too far.B. The Puritans became very powerful in Parliament.C. The Puritans were very happy when they heard that Jameshad become king ofEngland.D. The Puritans called for a purer form of worship.13. The Puritans suspected James I of England being a secret ____because ofhis pro-Spanish foreign policy and his son's Spanish marriage alliance.A. BuddhistB. CatholicC. ProtestantD. Muslim14. In ____ a small group of Puritans sailed from Plymouth in the Mayflower,and found New Plymouth in America, Britain's first settlement in the NewWorld.A. 1614B. 1615C. 1620D. 162115. The Great Civil War, as it became known, lasted from ____ until 1646.A. 1639B. 1640C. 1641D. 164216. When the First Civil War broke out ____men were at Charles I's command.A. 1,000B. 2,000C. 3,000D. 4,00017. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of Englan d in 1653 by the Petition of Right.B. Oliver Cromwell crushed without mercy a rebellion in Ireland.C. Oliver Cromwell suppressed the Levellers, a group within his own army whoadvocated total religious and social equality.D. Oliver Cromwell replaced the Rump with an assembly largely chosen by himself.18. In 1660 the monarchy was restored and Charles I's son was brought backfrom ____, where he had fled for safety.A. FlandersB. FranceC. HollandD. Germany19. After the Restoration, Parliament passed a series of severe laws called____against the Puritans, now known as Conformists.A. Agreement of PeopleB. The Petition of RightC. The Clarendon CodeD. The Act of Supremacy20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The Bill of Rights excluded any Roman Catholics from the succession.B. The Bill of Rights confirmed the principle of parliamentarysupremacy.C. The Bill of Rights guaranteed free speech within both the House of Lor ds and the House of Commons.D. The Bill of Rights requested that no taxes should be raised without con sent ofParliament.1.C2. B3.A4.D5.C6.A7.B8.D9.D 10.C 11.B 12.A 13. B 14. C 15.D 16.A 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.D。

英语国家概况试题库

英语国家概况试题库Section 1: United Kingdom1. What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?2. Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?3. Name one famous landmark in London.4. Who wrote the plays Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet?Section 2: United States1. Name the capital city of the United States.2. Who is the current President of the United States?3. Which city is known as the "Big Apple"?4. Who invented the light bulb?Section 3: Australia1. What is the capital city of Australia?2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?3. Name one famous natural landmark in Australia.4. Which animal is native to Australia and is known for its pouch? Section 4: Canada1. Name the capital city of Canada.2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?3. Which city is known for its annual film festival?4. Which sport originated in Canada?Section 5: New Zealand1. What is the capital city of New Zealand?2. Who is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand?3. Name one famous film series that was filmed in New Zealand.4. Which tribe is indigenous to New Zealand?Section 6: Ireland1. Name the capital city of Ireland.2. Who is the current Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland?3. Which famous Irish writer is known for his works such as Dubliners and Ulysses?4. Which symbol is associated with Ireland?Section 7: South Africa1. What is the capital city of South Africa?2. Who is the current President of South Africa?3. Name one famous national park in South Africa.4. Which language is widely spoken in South Africa?Section 8: India1. Name the capital city of India.2. Who is the current Prime Minister of India?3. Which famous monument is located in Agra, India?4. Which religion is predominant in India?Section 9: Jamaica1. What is the capital city of Jamaica?2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Jamaica?3. Name one famous Jamaican reggae singer.4. Which sport is popular in Jamaica?Section 10: Singapore1. Name the capital city of Singapore.2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Singapore?3. Name one famous shopping district in Singapore.4. Which language is the official language of Singapore?Note: This article provides a trial question bank on the general knowledge of various English-speaking countries. The actual examination may contain more questions or variations in phrasing and content.。

英语国家概况选择题

英语国家概况选择题Chapter11.The two main islands of the British Isles are A.不列颠群岛的两个主要岛屿是A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2. B is the capital city of Scotland.是苏格兰的首府A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, D is the smallest.在英国的四个部分中，是最小的A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland4.English belongs to the C group of Indo-European family of languages.英语属于印欧语系语系A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman5.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the firstelement of D words toEnglish.基督教传入英国，增加了英语的第一个元素。

A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek6.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the A influence.中间英语的演变因影响而增强A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish7.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of C.塞缪尔约翰逊的字典对建立标准形式有很大影响A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation8.At present, nearly C of the world’s population communicate in English.世界上几乎人都用英语交流。

英语国家概况试题及答案

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪一个？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 法国答案：D2. 英语起源于哪个国家？A. 法国B. 德国C. 丹麦D. 英格兰答案：D3. 以下哪个国家不是英语国家？A. 加拿大B. 新西兰C. 爱尔兰D. 巴西答案：D4. 英语国家的人口总数大约是多少？A. 1亿B. 3亿C. 5亿D. 10亿答案：C5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的官方语言除了英语还有法语？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是君主立宪制？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联邦制？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B8. 英语国家中，哪个国家有“长白云之乡”的美誉？A. 美国B. 英国C. 新西兰D. 澳大利亚答案：C9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都不是以英语命名的？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚答案：A10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界最大的钻石生产国？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 博茨瓦纳答案：D（虽然博茨瓦纳不是英语国家，但此题考察的是钻石生产国）二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）的官方语言除了英语还有法语。

2. 英语起源于______（英格兰）。

3. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）被称为“骑在羊背上的国家”。

4. 英语国家中，______（新西兰）被称为“长白云之乡”。

5. 英语国家中，______（美国）是世界最大的经济体。

6. 英语国家中，______（英国）拥有世界上最古老的君主制。

7. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）是世界上面积第二大的国家。

8. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）是世界上唯一一个占据整个大陆的国家。

9. 英语国家中，______（美国）的首都华盛顿特区是以美国第一任总统的名字命名的。

英语国家概况修订版课后练习题含答案

英语国家概况修订版课后练习题含答案第一部分：选择题1.Which of the following countries has the highest populationin the world?A. United StatesB. AustraliaC. IndiaD. CanadaAnswer: C2.Which of the following countries is NOT one of the foundingmembers of the European Union?A. GermanyB. ItalyC. FranceD. SpnAnswer: D3.What is the capital city of Canada?A. TorontoB. VancouverC. OttawaD. MontrealAnswer: C4.Which language is spoken in Brazil?A. FrenchB. EnglishC. PortugueseD. SpanishAnswer: C5.What is the official language of the United States?A. SpanishB. EnglishC. FrenchD. GermanAnswer: B第二部分：填空题1.The official language of Australia is __________. Answer:English2.The longest river in the United States is the __________.Answer: Missouri River3.The largest desert in the world is the __________. Answer:Sahara4.The highest peak in Africa is __________. Answer: MountKilimanjaro5.The currency of Japan is called the __________. Answer: Yen第三部分：问答题1.What are the official languages of Canada?Answer: The two official languages of Canada are English and French.2.Which continent has the most English-speaking countries?Answer: The continent with the most English-speaking countries is North America.3.What is the capital of China?Answer: The capital of China is Beijing.4.How many countries are there in the European Union?Answer: There are currently 27 countries in the European Union. three countries in South America.Answer: Three countries in South America are Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.第四部分：解释题1.What is the meaning of the term。

英语国家文化概况-Unit 3 练习

The Reflection to Unit 3Getting the MessageI. True or FalseReread the sections indicated before marking each statement true (T) or (F)._____ 1. 66% of the UK population have the connection to any religion or church. (3.1TextA)_____ 2. If the British people can’t successfully defend the family and the work against their enemies, it will be impossible to sustain the freedom. (3.1 Text B)_____ 3. In the 1500s and 1600s, most British people dressed alike, and all were white. (3.1 TextD)_____ 4. The American believes that God created a law of right but not of wrong. (3.2 Text A) _____ 5. Individual Freedom is one of American values. (3.2 Text B)_____ 6. The September 11th attack in 2001 happened in the UK. (3.2 Text D)_____ 7. Most Canadians believe in equality, or equal opportunity. (3.3 Text B)_____ 8. The citizens of Quebec speak only English. (3.3 Text D)_____ 9. Not in a slapstick way, but a clever sense of humor is a typically British characteristic.(3.4 Text B)_____ 10. Almost every British people thinks that to be truly British you have to be white. (3.4 Text C)_____ 11. During the 20th century, the British society was quite multicultural.(3.4 Text D)_____ 12. It is believed that the rate that a foreigner smiles at you is directly proportionate to how American you are. (3.5 Text B)_____ 13. More than 30% of the population of Los Angeles and New York were born in another country. (3.5 Text D)_____ 14. Columbus discovered America in 1490. (3.6 Text A)_____ 15. Maori, Pacific Islanders and Asians are three main populations in New Zealand. (3.6 Text B)_____ 16. Most of the new immigrants today in Australia are from Asia. (3.6 Text D)_____ 17. Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s first female prime minister and served four consecutive terms in office. (3.7 Text A)_____ 18. Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993 in Tolochnaz, Switzerland, from colon cancer. (3.7 Text E)_____ 19. Alan Greenspan was ever the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. (3.8 Text B)_____ 20. Don Tapscott is Chief Executive of the international think tank New Paradigm, which was founded in 1990. (3.9 Text A)II. Complete these sentences with some of the key words in the texts.1. About half of the British believe in God, and yet about 72% were _____________. (3.1 Text A)2. The origin of native British Christianity was first introduced __________________ ago by the monk Augustine. (3.1 Text C)3. The large majority of the people belonged to ____________________, and spoke much thesame language. (3.1 Text D)4. The concept of an individual’s having control over ______________________ influenced thetype of government that was established in US. (3.2 Text B)5. Freedom of conscience and ________________________ are the foundation and preconditionof all individual freedoms in US. (3.2 Text D)6. Even as recently as 1996, a remarkable __________________ past age sixty-five were foreignborn. (3.3 Text C)7. After Anglo-Canadians, the largest ethnic group in Canada consists of Canadians who are____________________ . (3.3 Text D)8. The majority agree that Britain is a place that has good race relations between___________________. (3.4 Text C)9. Today, British citizenship can be acquired by _______________________. (3.4 Text D)10. Almost 30% of all recent immigrants in the United States come from _________. (3.5 Text C)11. America n’s population includes Catholics, __________________________, Jews of several persuasions, Muslims, Buddhists and animists. (3.5 Text D)12. Samuel de Champlain, __________________, founded Quebec City in the early 1600s. (3.6 Text A)13. In the Central and Western Desert regions of Australia, Aboriginal groups were nomadic________________________. (3.6 Text C)14. Thatcher became Conservative MP for Finchley in north London ______________, serving as its MP until 1992. (3.7 Text A)15. David Beckham left Manchester in 2003 to join Spanish team _________________, despite rumors of a return to England. (3.7 Text C)16. After her divorce from the Prince of Wales in 1996 Diana ceased to be __________________ and also lost the resulting Royal Highness style. (3.7 Text F)17. After the September 11 attacks, President _________________ declared a war against terrorism, pledging to defeat those who threatened the security of the US. (3.8 Text A)18. John Erskine was a professor of English from 1909 to 1937, earning a reputation as a learned, witty teacher and lecturer specializing in ________________________. (3.8 Text C)19. The Piano, directed by __________________, is both an astonishing artistic achievement anda major motion picture. (3.9 Text C)20. Celine Dion’s music has been influenced by various genres, and she is noted for her technically skilled and ______________________. (3.9 Text D)III. Discuss and write about the following topic.What are the values of the British, Americans and Canadians respectively? And what’s the difference?The Key to Unit 3I. True or False1. F2. T3. T4. F5. T6. F7. T8. F9. T 10. F 11. T 12. T 13. F 14. F 15. T 16. T 17. F 18. T 19. T 20. FII. Complete these sentences with some of the key words in the texts1. Christian2. four hundred and fifty-six years3. the same religion4. his own destiny5. freedom of religion6. 27% of all Canadians7. French in origin8. different types of people9. birth, descent or naturalization 10. Mexico 11. Protestants of many denominations 12. a French explorer 13. hunters and gatherers 14. in 1959 15. Real Madrid 16. the Princess of Wales 17. George W Bush 18. Elizabethan literature 19. Jane Campion 20. powerful vocalsIII. Discuss and write about the following topic.The British have the value of freedom of protection of the family and commitment to hard work. Americans have the value of Individual Freedom, Choice in Education, and Privacy. Canadians are optimism, and believe in equal opportunity and have the value of compromise and cooperation.。

致用英语英语国家概况单元复习题选择题

致用英语英语国家概况单元复习题选择题Unit one General Introduction1. _____is the largest city and the chief port of the United States.A. Washington D.C.B. Los AngelesC. San FranciscoD. New York City2. Which flower is symbol of England？A. ThistleB. ShamrockC. DaffodilD. Rose3. The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A. the Star-Spangled BannerB. Uncle SamC. Hot DogD. Union Jack4. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the ____ and the North Sea in the east,A. eastB. southC. westD. north5. Which name is NOT related to Britain?A. Northern IrelandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Toronto6. The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of _____ crosses.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four7. Washington D.C. is named after___________.A. the U.S. President George WashingtonB. Christopher ColumbusC. both George Washington and Christopher ColumbusD. none of them8. Of the fifty states, the smallest state in area is_____.A. Rhode IslandB. VirginiaC. TexasD. Montana9．The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A. the Stars and stripesB. Uncle SamC. Hot DogD. Union Jack10. The tern “Father of Waters” is used to refer to _____.A. the Amazon RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Nile RiverD. the Hudson River11. What is the name of Britain’s highest mountain?A. Anne BoleynB. Ben NevisC. SnowdoniaD. Scafell12. Which is the correct name to use to refer to Britain in a political way?A. Great BritainB. The British IslesC. The United KingdomD. England13. The river Thames is in _____.A. WalesB. ScotlandC. EnglandD. Northern Ireland14. When we speak of “father of waters” or “old man river”, we are referring to .A. the Colorado RiverB. the Ohio RiverC. the Missouri RiverD. the Mississippi River15. On the island of Great Britain, there are ________.A. four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandB. four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and IrelandC. three political divisions—England, Scotland, and WalesD. three political divisions—England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland16.The largest state of the United States is ______.A. TexasB.AlaskaC. California [D]Hawaii17. The United States today is the _____ largest country in size in the world.A. thirdB. fifthC. fourth18. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.A. AtlanticB. IndianC. PacificD. Arctic19. Detroit is famous for the production of _____.A. automobileB. timberC. bamboo20 ．Of the fifty states, the smallest state in area is_____.A．Rhode Island B ．Virginia C．Texas D ．Montana 21. The District of Manhattan is in the city if _____.A Washington D.C.B San FranciscoC New YorkD Chicago22. The U.S. is called a “melting pot” because _____.A its steel industry is highly developedB it has great influence on the worldC it is an important economic center of the worldD people from different races live there together。

英语国家概况复习题(3)

广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育《英语国家概况》第三套复习题I. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False . ( 1.5 points each , 30 points in total )1.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.2.British Parliament is the law-making body of the British government.3.The members in the House of Lords are appointed rather than elected.4.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.5.Cabinet members in Britain are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties inParliament.6.The British history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.7.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.8.The name of Britain came from an Angle-Saxon tribe – the Britons.9.The Anglo –Saxons came to Britain before the Roman invasion.10.The Vikings began to attack the English coasts in the 6th century.11.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.12.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.13.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans for trade andterritory, security and the throne.14.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actuallydefended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.15.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world and still is today.16.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.17.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British economic andsocial problems.18.Britain is the world’s leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.19.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical andtropical zones.20.When children finish schooling at 16 in Britain, they are required to take A-level exams.Answer keys: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8.F 9. F 10. F11. T 12. F 13. T 14. T 15. F 16. T 17. F 18. F 19. T 20. FII. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. (2 points each, 40 points in total)1. In ___B_____, the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 19482. Of the following practices, ___C______ does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except ____D______.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted ____C_____ of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D. 84%5. The car industy in Britain is mostly ____A_______.A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned6. Of the following sectors in Britain, _____C_____ has experienced spectacular growth since the end ofWorld War II.A. agricultureB. energy industyC. service industyD. manufacturing industy7. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the ____D_______.A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s8. About ____B____ of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D.8%9. Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining fundsfrom all the following sources except _____B_____.A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contribution10. Of the following, ____A______ is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references11. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “ Big Three” with theexception of ____C______.A. The TimesB. The GuardianC.The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph12. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except __A_______A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messagesC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime13. The state of ___A____ is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida14. The U.S. lies in ____A______ North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, theAtlantic to its __________ and the Pacific to its __________.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west15. The largest river in the U.S. is ____B_______.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River16. Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located __C______.A. in the southB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest17. The largest minority in the United States is the ___B______.A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC.Native AmericansD. Asians18. The characteristic of dominant American culture is _____D________.A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class19. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at __C_____ in _________.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettesC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia20. Pilgrim Fathers are a group of ____B___ who came to America to avoid persecution in England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians。

英语国家概况第三章参考试题

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英语国家概况试题及答案

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语是以下哪个国家的官方语言？A. 中国B. 法国C. 美国D. 巴西答案：C2. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 巴黎C. 柏林D. 罗马答案：A3. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦的创始成员？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B4. 英语中“Thank you”的意思是：A. 不客气B. 你好C. 谢谢D. 对不起答案：C5. 英语中“Good morning”通常用于：A. 晚上B. 早上C. 中午D. 下午答案：B6. 英语国家中，哪个国家以英语为第二语言？A. 印度B. 中国C. 法国D. 德国答案：A7. 英语中“Please”的意思是：A. 谢谢B. 请C. 对不起D. 再见答案：B8. 英语国家中，哪个国家位于南半球？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 英国答案：C9. 英语中“Excuse me”通常用于：A. 问路B. 打招呼C. 道歉D. 道别答案：A10. 英语国家中，哪个国家以英语为母语？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 所有选项答案：D二、填空题（每题1分，共10分）1. 英语国家中，_______（美国）是最大的英语使用国。

2. 英语是_______（联合国）的工作语言之一。

3. 英语国家中，_______（英国）是英语的发源地。

4. 英语国家中，_______（加拿大）的官方语言包括英语和法语。

5. 英语中，表示“再见”的常用语是_______（Goodbye）。

6. 英语国家中，_______（澳大利亚）的首都是堪培拉。

7. 英语国家中，_______（新西兰）位于太平洋地区。

8. 英语中，表示“不用谢”的常用语是_______（You're welcome）。

9. 英语国家中，_______（南非）是非洲唯一以英语为官方语言的国家。

10. 英语中，表示“请稍等”的常用语是_______（Just a moment）。

英语国家概况选择题

英语国家概况选择题Unit 1True or False:1.The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland located in northern Europe.2.The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions---England, Scotland,Wales and Ireland.3.England is one of the two largest islands in the British Isles.4.The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of smallones.5.Wales likes on the east coast of the Ireland of Great Britain.6.The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independentcountries tha tall used to be colonies of Britain.7.In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakesprovide some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.8.Britain’s longest river is the Thame s.9.The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England.10.Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm current thatsweeps up from the equator and flows past the British Isles.Unit 2True or False:1.The English, the Scots, and the Welsh are Anglo-Saxons, but the Irish are Celts.2.London and England as a whole have great influence over the rest of the UnitedKingdom because of their large population.3.People of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi origin are the largest group ofimmigrants in Britain./doc/725739198.html,pared with the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of olderpeople and a higher percentage of younger people.5.The Welsh language is official language of in Wales.6.Scottish Gaelic is the official language in Scotland.7.The English language is the predominant language in Northern Ireland.8.English people all strive to free themselves of regional or local accents in order tosound like educated English-speaking people.9.Social class in the UK lays more emphasis on money and property.10.Britishness is associated with political, historical, technological, sporting, andcultural achievements in Britain.Unit 4True or False1.Although the monarch does not officially have any power, he (or she) does havegreat influence.2.Britain does not have a written constitution , or set of rules, that the governmentmust obey.3.Each member of Parliament represents a constituency, andholds his seat duringthe life of a Parliament.4. A general election may be called by the government at any time but must bewithin four years of the previous one.5.The House of Lords is the second chamber where changes in law can be made.6.The party which wins the second largest number of seats in the House of Lordsbecomes the official Opposition.7.Ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the PrimeMinister.8.The Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in the Houseof Lords.9.The two major parties in Britain today are the Conservative Party and the LiberalDemocratic Party.10.Ministers I Britain cannot be elected Members of Parliament at the same time.Unit 5True or False:1.Although Britain is a unitary state, it does not have a single legal system.2. A Magistrate’s Court sits with a jury.3.In Scotland, all appeals are heard by three or four judges of the High Court ofJusticiary.4.Police Officers in Great Britain do not normally carryfirearms.5.Lond on’s Metropolitan Police Force is directly under t he Lord Chancellor.6.The main courts of civil jurisdiction in England and Wales are the CountyCourts.7.The House of Lords is the court of last resort for most instances of UK law.8.The Lord Chancellor is the highest court officer in Britain.9.Unless the case with which an arrested person is charged is very serious, hewill usually be granted bail if he cannot be brought before the court within a day.10.If a person is charged with murder, and he has sufficient means, he must begranted legal aid.Unit 6True or False:1.A century ago the British economy was among the strongest in the world.2.John Maynard Keynes was an influential American economist.3.A strong opponent of the policies of the Labor Party, Margaret Thatcher worked toincrease government control over the British economy.4.In Britain service industries account for about two-thirds of its gross domestic product.5.The area between London and South Wales is often referred to as Britain’s “Silicon Glen”.6.Britain imports chiefly manufactured goods an exportsmostly raw materials.7.Most of the United Kingdom’s trade is with other developed countries, especially other member s of the EU.8.The value of Britain’s exports of goods usually exceeds the value of its imports.9.Today, the City of London is the center of London where government departments are located.10.The trade union movement in Britain has become stronger these years because of changes in the structure of employment.Unit 7True or False:1.The National Health Service (NHS) provides for every resident, regardlessof income, a full range of medical services.2.The National Health Service is now a largely free service.3.Social services authorities give help to families facing special problems.4.Social Security benefits are increased annually in line percentage increasein retail prices.5.General Practitioners receive fees based on the number of individualswho register with them as patients.6.The nuclear family accounts for a majority of households and hasincreased in recent years.7.In Northern Ireland, the needs of those in difficulty are met by localauthorities, who draw upon funds provided by theDepartment of Workand Pensions(DWP).8.Eye tests and dental treatments in NHS hospitals are free of charge.9.Personal social services refer to the provision of financial support for thepeople in difficulty.10.Most British people now live in detached houses.Unit 8True or False:1.In the UK, more than half of the Christians attend worship on a regular bais.2.Christianity was first introduced into Britain by St. Augustine in the 6th century.3.Under the Act of Settlement in 1701, the British Monarch is required to bemember of the Church of England.4.The Supreme Governor of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury.5.Canterbury Cathedral is used for the Coronation of all British Monarchs.6.In 1994 the first women were ordained as priests in the Anglican Church.7.The Church of Scotland is the established church in Scotland and is subject tostate control.8.The Baptist Union of Great Britain is the largest of the free churches in Britain.9.The UK has the second largest Jewish community in Western Europe.10.Since the United Kingdom guarantees its citizens religious freedom withoutinterference from the state or the community, religion in Britain is separated from politics.Unit 9True or False:1.Parents are required by law to see that their children receive full-timeeducation between the age of 5 and 16.2.Most of the state secondary school population in Great Britain attendscomprehensive schools.3.Thanks to the 1988 Education Reform Act, the UK has since provided universaland free state primary and secondary education.4.The Secretary of State for Education is responsible for education in the UK.5.The Department of Education and Science is primarily responsible for publicspending on schools.6.In the UK, public schools are public-funded.7.Universities and higher education colleges in the UK enjoy academic freedom,appoint their own staff, award their own degrees, deiced which students to admit and are financially self-reliant.8.In the UK, most undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees take three years tocomplete.Unit 10True or False:1.People in the UK spend about most of the free time in the pub.2.The Royal National Theatre often performs in Stratford-upon-Avon,Shakespeare’s birthplace.3.With the emergence of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who, Britishpopular music led the world form the early 1980s.4.British Library, the national library, is one of the world’s thee largest.5.The UK’S biggest-selling newspaper is The Times .6.Channel 4 is state-owned, though it operates in a commercial way.7.The national sport of the UK is rugby.8.Cricket is popular in all the four home nations.9.Golf was born in Scotland.10.Tennis is the highest profile sport for the two weeks of the WimbledonChampionships.True or False:1.The United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Pacific inthe east.2.The Mississippi River is the longest river in the US.3.The Appalachian region is both complicated and varied, containing not only someof the highest mountains in North America, but also a vast expanse of intermontane basins, plateaus, and isolated ranges.4.Western Washington and Oregon receive plenty of rain and Central California isnoticeably drier in winter.5.New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America.6.Washington D.C. is located in the Southern States Region and is also part of astate.7.Many Southerners have a strong sense of regional loyalty and take pride in theSouth’s history and tradition.8.The Midwestern States Region is a vast area of generally flat land that coversmuch of the center of the United States./doc/725739198.html,s Vegas and Reno stand out as “American Dreamland”, for they primarily find wealth through the gambling and entertainment industries.10.Hawaii has the largest land area of all the states, and Alaska has one of thesmallest land areas.True or False:1.The first English colony in the Americas was founded at Jamestown,Virginia, in 1607.2.Before the War of Independence, there were 13 colonies in NorthAmerica.3.The Louisiana Purchase was executed under the Jefferson Administration.4.When many thousands of Southerners saw the victory of Abraham Lincolnin the 1860s election as not simply a political defeat but also a threat to allsouthern institutions and the southern way of life, they decided to secedefrom the Confederacy.5.The Progressive Movement was a well-organized, unified movement,demanding government regulation of economy and social condition.6.The United States formally went into war against German in 1917.7.The Stock Market collapse occurred in 1928 in the United States.8.The Truman Doctrine referred to military and economic aid to Greece andTurkey.9.Nixon was the second president in American history to resign from thehighest office of the nation.10.The black-white racial chasm in post-Civil-Rights-Movement America washighlighted by the savage beating of Martin Luther King by police officersin 1992.Unit4True or False:1.The Constitution of the United States, after its ratification, has never been revised.2.According to the Constitution, the federal government is responsible for addressing questions that affect the nation as a whole as well as individual states.3.Separation of powers is designed to prevent power from being concentrated in one branch of government.4.The government is divided into four branches: the legislative, the presidency, the bureaucracy and the judiciary.5.The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional and thereby make it invalid.6.Candidates for the presidency can only be chosen by political parties.7.The president has great executive but no legislative power.8.Congressmen serve a term of six years while senators servea term of two years.9.The Democrats are thought of as associated with business, Anglo-Americans, and the rich.10.The number of Senators from each state is based upon its population.Unit 5True or False:1.Since the U.S. economy is based on free enterprise, there is little governmentinvolvement in the economy.2.As the first country to have entered the “post –industrial” society, the U.S. has amanufacturing industry unraveled by any other country in the world.3.In the 18th century, the New England colonies specialized in producing tobaccofrom plantations.4.Alexander Hamilton adopted a policy in favor of small farmers.5.While most Americans embraced the idea of money-making and held successfulbusinessmen in great admiration, they resented big businesses monopolizing any industry in any form.6.By 1965, a majority of U.S. workers held white-collar rather than blue-collar jobs.7.Many urban Americans, particularly Blacks and Hispanics, found the postwarprosperity inaccessible to them.8.The American West is now an important region of corn and wheat.9.While manufacturing giants such as IBM and General Electric enjoy worldwidereputation as the pillars of the American economy, the U.S. economy is by no means dominated by giant corporations.10.As the number of workers employed in the traditional manufacturing industrieshas declined, union membership has dropped in recent years.Unit 8True or False:1.Americans generally hold that everyone is entitled to education.2.Americans believe that education is beneficial to individuals and the society alike.3.In the United States, public education at elementary and secondary level is free.4.American education system is characterized by diversity.5.According to the U.S. constitution, education is the responsibility of the federal government.6.There is little similarity in the education system of the 50 states.7.The state board of education is responsible for the education policy of the state.8.The oldest institution of higher education in the United States is Harvard University.9.Junior colleges offer only BA degree.10.The Affirmative action program aims to help ethnic and racial minorities in elementary and secondary education.Unit 1True or False: FFFFF FTFFT Multiple Choice: CCBDA BCADB Unit 2True or False: FTTFT FTFFT Multiple Choice: DADDA AADDD Unit3Multiple Choice: DBBDA AADCAUnit 4TTTFF FTFFF AABDA BBACCUnit 5TTFTF TFFTT CADBA CCDACUnit 6TFFTF FTFFF BBDAC CBDDDUnit 7TTTTF FFFFF CBDCB CCCBDUnit 8FFTFF TFFTF CBDAD CADBAUnit 9TTFFF FFTTT CADDD CBDDD Unit 10FFFTF TFFTT ABABA ACABBUnit 1FTFFT FTTTF DBDBB ACDBAUnit 2TFTFF TFFFF CAADD AACCBUnit 4FFTFT FFFFF DDCAD BBCDA Unit 5FFFFT FTFTT ACADA DADBB Unit 8TTTTF FTFFF DCABD BBCAB。

英语国家概况复习题(3).doc

英语国家概况unit3

Vikings the Normans
Medieval Britain (1066-1485)

Establishment

The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last invasion of England by foreigners. It marked the establishment of feudalism in England.
After You Read
Column A 1. The Celts 2. The Romans 3. The Anglo Saxons 4. Vikings Column B a. Robin Hood b. Stonehenge c. Hadrian’s Wall d. King Arthur
Unit Three
History of Britain
主讲: 石子娟
Warm up
Think about the following questions.
1. Where did the British people come from? _______________________________
5. The Normans
e. Westminster Abby
British Invasion History
Invasion Time 43 A.D. 5th century 8th century 1066 Invaders the Romans the Angles and Saxons
Norman Conquest

Significance

The best-known event in English history Duke William of Normandy, from northern France On October 14, 1066

英语国家概况试题及答案

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪一个？A. 美国B. 英国C. 法国D. 加拿大2. 以下哪个国家不是英语国家？A. 澳大利亚B. 新西兰C. 印度D. 巴西3. 英语的发源地是：A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 加拿大4. 英语中“Hello”一词的意思是：A. 再见B. 你好C. 谢谢D. 对不起5. 英语国家中，哪个国家有“枫叶国”之称？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚6. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是君主立宪制？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联邦制国家？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚8. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是双语国家？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚9. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是英联邦成员国？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 所有选项10. 英语国家中，以下哪个国家是联合国安全理事会常任理事国？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚二、填空题（每空2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的亚洲国家。

2. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的南美国家。

3. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的非洲国家。

4. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的大洋洲国家。

5. 英语国家中，______是唯一一个以英语为官方语言的欧洲国家。

三、简答题（每题10分，共20分）1. 请简述英语国家中，英国的地理位置及其主要特点。

2. 请简述英语国家中，美国的国家体制及其主要特点。

四、论述题（每题15分，共30分）1. 论述英语国家中，加拿大的多元文化政策及其对世界的影响。

2. 论述英语国家中，澳大利亚的自然环境和经济发展。

五、翻译题（每题5分，共10分）1. 请将以下英文句子翻译成中文：“English is the most widely spoken second language in the world.”2. 请将以下中文句子翻译成英文：“英语是世界使用最广泛的第二语言。

英美国情选择题美国部分

英美国情选择题美国部分Unit3 America Beginning1.Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A.The American has the mixed blood of Europeans or theirdescendants.B.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans withAmerican Indians.C.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans withblack,D.The American had the blood of the English and theirdescendants only, 子孙，后裔2.Which of the following was not one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A.The growth of capitalism 资本主义B.The Renaissance 文艺复兴C.The Religious Reformation 宗教改革D.The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.3.The following were the main Reformation leaders except__A.Martin Luther 马丁路德B.Martin Luther KingC.John Calvin约翰·加尔文D.The English King Henry VIII 亨利八世4.The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except__ 新教教徒新教，耶稣教，基督教A.Challenging the authority of the Pope 罗马教皇B.Salvation through faithC.Salvation through churchD.Establishing a direct contact with God5.Which of the following American values did not come from Puritanism?A.Separation of state and churchB.Respect of educationC.Intolerant moralismD.A sense of mission6.Lord Baltimore’s feudal plan failed Not because__A.There were more Protestant than Catholic in MarylandB.The wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleC.There was plenty of land while labor was scarce 缺乏的D.The English King did not the like the plan7.The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except__A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.William PennD.Benjamin Franklin8.The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly from__ D. John Locke9.Which of the following was not a denomination of Protestantism? 教派A.CatholicsB.PuritansC.QuakersD.Church of England10.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of __A. the settler of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American RevolutionUnit 4 The Political System in the United States1.Which of the following statements is Not correct? When the War of Independence was over,A.Each new state had its own governmentB.Each new state made its own laws and handled all of itsinternal affairs.C.The national government was called the Congress withlittle powerD.The relationships between the states and the nationalgovernment were clearly defined.2.According to the author, the Articles of Confederation failed because of the following reasons, which is not true?A.the new states did not cooperate with the Congress orwith each other.B.Some new states wanted to be from the UnionC.The Congress could not raise money to pay the nationalarmy and to pay debts owed to France and other nations.D.The Congress had no power to tax any citizen.3.Which of the following state refused to participate in the Constitution Convention? 宪法会议A.VirginiaB.Rhode IslandC.New YorkD.Maryland4.Which of the following statements is NOT correct?When the Constitution was written,A.There was a Bill of Rights in the ConstitutionB.There was no Bill of RightsC.The Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing thefreedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens, D.A “ Bill of Rights” was added to the Constitution 4 yearsafter the Constitution was made.5.Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal tax? B. The legislative 立法权6.Which of the following is not a power of the president?A.The president can veto any bill passed by CongressB.The president has the authority to appoint federal judgeswhen vacancies occur.C.The president can make laws.D.The president had broad powers, with the executivebranch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments. 执行7.The Bill of Rights consist of __ C. 10 amendments added to the Constitution in 17918.Which of the following is not guarantee in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religionB.The freedom of searching a person’s home by policeC.The freedom of speech and of the pressD.The right to own weapons if one wishes9.The following were NOT written into the Constitution in 1787 except__A.The Bill of RightsB.The judicial reviewC.The political party systemD.The power of the president10.The New Deal was started by __ A. Franklin Roosevelt 罗斯福新政Unit 5 American Economy1.The first factory in the United State was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, in the state of __ B. Rhode Island2.The “American system” of mass production was first used in __ C. textile industry 纺织业3.The United States had the first standard paper currency货币in __C. 18634.In which year was the United States rated No.1 in terms of production capacity in the world? C. 19455.Which of the following is NOT considered as part of the service industry?A.BankingB.Management consultation 咨询C.AirlineD.steelmakingland area and the size of population.7.The United States produces as much as half of the world’s __D. soybean s and corn 大豆8.Which of the following is generally considered as an important institutional制度的 factor that contributed to the success of American business and industry?issez-faire自由放任B.Bountiful resources 丰富的资源C.Vast dimensions 大规模D.Entrepreneurial spirit 创业者的，企业家的9.Who has extolled the virtues of famers? A. Thomas Jefferson10.The latest technology that farmers have adopted is __D. computersUnit 6 Religion in the United States1.Which of the following was NOT a Protestant denomination?宗教A.The BaptistsB.The CatholicsC.The MethodistsD.The Presbyterians.2.Which of the following is unconstitutional in the United Stated?A.Catholics can build their own schools and hospitalsB.Non-Catholics can go to Catholic-run schools.C.Public money is provided to support religious schoolsD.Women have the right to abortion3.Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the three basic religious beliefs?A.ProtestantB.CatholicC.Islamic 伊斯兰教D.Judaism犹太教4.Which of the following is true?A.Many Catholics are not opposed to abbortionB.Many evangelical Protestants do not object to abortion.C.Orthodox Jews are for abortionD.Liberal Protestants and Jews join non-believes inmaintaining that abortion is a basic right for women.5.Which of the following continues to have an all-made clergy?A.The Catholic ChurchB.The Protestant Episcopal ChurchC.The United Methodist Church.D.Jewish Congregations6.Which of the following features is NOT distinctively American?A.Various religious groups have coexisted in the US moreharmoniously than Europe.B.Scientific and economic advance and material prosperityhave not been accompanied by a decline in religious faith.C.There has been little concentration on doctrine orreligious argument in the USD.There has been very much concentration on doctrine orreligious argument in the US.7.In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except for __A.Finding a job in societyB.Having a place in a communityC.Identifying themselves with dominant valuesD.Getting together with friends8.Which of the following statements is NOT correct accordingto the author?A.American mainstream culture is based on ProtestantismB.Protestant church is an established church by law in theUSC.The Catholic Church is the largest single religious group inthe USD.The largest church is of the Protestant faith in the USUnit 7 American Literature1.Which of the following was a writer of the post-Revolutionary period?A.Edgar Allan PoeB.Natty BumppoC.Washington Irving 华盛顿·欧文D.Rip Van Winkle2.Which of the following is considered an American masterpiece?A.The Last of the MohicansB.The Legend of the Sleepy HollowC.“The Masque of the Red Death”D.Moby Dick 《白鲸》一条叫莫比·狄克的白鲸3.Which of the following was written by Henry David Thoreau?亨利·大卫·梭罗A.NatureB.Walden 瓦尔登湖C.The Scarlet LetterD.“The Fall of the House of Usher”.4.Whitman’s poetry has the following characteristics except___ 惠特曼A.Fragmented haunting imagesB.Long irregular linesC.Celebrating the American spiritD.Free-flowing structure5.Mark Twain’s works are characterized by the following except___A.Sense of humorB.Egotism 自负，自我为中心，自私C.JokesD.Tall tales6.Three of the following are characteristics of Emily Dickinson’s poems. Which one is NOT?A.Her poems mix gaiety and gloom 欢乐，忧郁B.Her verse s are filled with the names of faraway, exoticplaces诗句C.Her poems are very long and powerfulD.Her poems show that she was fascinate d by both life anddeath. 着迷7.Henry James was mainly interested in writing about American living in Europe.8.Sherwood Anderson is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A.Sherwood AndersonB.Stephen Crane Maggie, A Girl of the StreetsC.Jack London Call of the WildD.Theodore Dreiser Sister Carrie9.Three of the following authors are Nobel Prize winners. Which one is NOT?A.Ernest HemingwayB.Eugene O’Neill 尤金·奥尼尔C.William Faulkner 威廉·福克纳D.F. Scott Fitzgerald10.___does NOT belong to the “Lost Generation”?A.John Dos PassosB.Ernest HemingwayC.F. Scott Fitzgerald 弗·斯科特·菲茨杰拉德D.John Steinbeck11.___was NOT written by Hemingway.A.Light in August William FaulknerB.The Sun Also RisesC.A Farewell to ArmsD.For Whom the Bell Tolls12.Which of the following is NOT an African-American author?A.Richard WrightB.Alan GinsbergC.James BaldwinD.Ralph Ellison13.The following authors were women writers who wrote novels in the late 19th and early 20th century with the exception of ___A.Emily Dickinson (1830~1886)B.Edith WhartonC.Willa CatherD.Kate Chopin14.The following writers represent new American voice except__A.Toni Morrison 托妮·莫里森B.Alice Walker 艾丽斯·沃克C.T.S. Eliot 艾略特D.Maxine Long Kingston 汤婷婷Unit 8 Education in the United States1.Which of the following subjects are NOT offered to elementary school students?A.Mathematics and languagesB.Politics and business educationC.Science and social studiesD.Music and physical education2.The expenditure经费in American public school is guided or decided by ___ D. broads of education3.In the United States school systems, which of the following divisions is true? C. Elementary school, secondary school4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in American higher education?A.Universities and collegeB.Research institutionsC.Technical institutionsD.Undergraduate institutions5.Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishing of large universities in America, which is the exception?rge universities offer the best libraries and facilitiesfor scientific researchrge universities provide student with “mainframe”computersrge universities offer scholarships to all studentsrge universities attract students with modernlaboratories6.Nearly all students want to get into more desirable institutions because____ A. they find it easy for them to get jobs after graduated from one of them7.In order to go to university, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that___A.They have high school records and recommendations fromtheir teachersB.They make good impressions during the interviewsC.They get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD.They pass the college entrance examinations8.Three of the following universities have large endowments form wealthy benefactors. Which is the exception?A.Harvard UniversityB.The State University of New YorkC.Yale UniversityD.Princeton University 普林斯顿9.Both public and private universities depend on the following sources of income except___A.InvestmentB.Student tuitionC.Endowments 捐款ernment funding10.To get a bachelor’s degree, an undergraduate student is required to do the following except___A.Attending lectures and complete assignmentsB.Passing examinationsC.Taking certain subjects such as history, language andphilosophyD.Earning a certain number of credits at the end of the fouryears at college.Unit 9 Social Movements of the 1960s1.Black Americans sang the anthem of the civil rights movement,“We Shall Overcome!”affirming their commitment to fight racial prejudice.2.The most notorious terrorist group against black civil rights workers in the South was known as __D. Ku Klux Klan3.The reason why many young people were involved in the social movement of the 1960s was that __A. they resent ed traditional white male values in US society. 愤恨4.In addition to such tactics as sit-ins, young students also added teach-in to educate people about the war in Vietnam.5.According to the author, three civil rights groups provided the leadership, the tactics,战略and the people to fight against Southern segregation. 种族隔离Which is the exception?A.The Student Nonviolent Coordinating CommitteeB.The Congress of Racial EqualityC.The Southern Christian Leadership ConferenceD.The Student for a Democratic society6.A historic moment of the civil rights movement was thedelivered his “ I Have a Dream” speech.opportunity to live in decency and dignity.”8.Unlike Martin Luther King, Malcolm X the chief spokesperson of Black Muslims advocated violence in self-defense and black pride.9.During the early stages of the civil rights movement, the major integration strategy initiated by the Congress of Racial Equality was known as freedom rides to integrate interstate buses and bus stations in the South.10.Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in theawarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.11.The one group within the counter culture best known or their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called the12.In the 1960s, feminism was reborn. Many women were dissatisfied with their lives, and in 1963, with the publication of The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan, they found a voice.Unit 10 Social Problems in the United States1.Which of the following statement is NOT true about blacks after the 1960s?A.Blacks felt that they could be fully integrated into themainstream American life.B.Blacks felt that the black community ought to coexist withother groups.C.Blacks felt more and more proud of themselves.D.Black felt that “black is beautiful”.2.The main factor contributing to the widening income gap between blacks and whites in the 1970s was ____ B. blacks had low positions and low pay in the workplace hierarchy.3.Which of the following is not the reason for the higher arrest rates among minority groups?A.The aggressive nature of these groupB.Racial prejudice against themC.Low social status of these groupsD.Poverty and unemployment among minority groups4.Which of the following does NOT belong to the white-collar crime?A.Bribery 行贿，受贿B.Tax evasionC.False advertingD.Robbery5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The Northern states had outlawed slavery by 1830B.Slavery was finally abolished in the South in 1865C.The Northern states did not have racial discriminationD.Segregation laws continued to be enforced in Southernstates until the 1950s.6.According to the text, which of the following is NOT a dysfunction caused by the drug abuse?A.There is a strong association between drug use and crime.B.Drug dependence takes a significant toll in terms ofpersonal health and safetyC.Drug abuse is a major cause of unemploymentD.There are great economic losses because of drug abuse7.If white-collar crimes were included in the Crime Indes, the profile of typical criminal in the United States would be the following e xcept___A.OlderB.WealthierC.WhiterD.Living near city centers8.Which of the following used human beings as guinea pigs to text drug like LSD? B. The CIA.Unit 11 Technology in America1.According to the author, who was to be credited for the development of the “American system of production” in the early nineteenth century? A. John H. Hall 约翰·霍尔2.Who invented the cotton gin and developed the system of mass production of weapons with interchangeable parts? B. Eli Whitney 伊莱·惠特尼3.Which of the following inventions caused the end of the Pony小马Express System? B. the telegraph4.Which of the following had the title “the Wizard of Menlo Park”门洛公园魔术师? C. Thomas A. Edison.5.The concept of the assembly line for manufacture was acattle slaughtering house.6.When did the first commercial radio station begin broadcasting? B. 19207.Which of the following inventions facilitated the out-migration movement into suburban locations? A. The automobile8.Which invention marked the beginning of “The Age of Visual Information”? D. Television9.All the following inventions of household appliances should have led to an easier life for the homemaker, except___A.RefrigeratorsB.Home oil furnacesC.Mechanical reapersD.Electric blenders 搅拌机10.Electronic computers were first developed__ A. to assist artillery to predict the path of fired shells11.Who or which company was able successfully to launch rockets into the astrosphere, ostensibly for weather research, yet always with the eventual goal of space exploration? C. Robert Hutchings Goddard. 罗伯特·哈金斯·戈达德12.Which of the following statements is not true about the Internet?A.It originated in the United StatesB.Its original purpose was to protect confidential militaryinformation of the Pentagon.C.It demonstrates the great potentials of computerizedtechnologies.D.It was initiated by four universities in the American West.Unit 12 Post-WW II Foreign Policy1.The American foreign policy up to WW II can be described as ___ C. swinging between isolation and internationalism.2.After the Second World War, the United States became a stronger country, proved by the following facts except___A.The US suffered no losses in the warB.The US was the sole possessor of atomic bombsC.The US had over 70% of the gold reserve of the world inits coffersD.The US had over 50% of industrial production of the worldin its land.3.When was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) founded? D. in 19484.When was the Warsaw Pact founded? B. in 19455.During the arms race between the Soviet Union and the US, what caused fear and anxiety on the part of the United States? D. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched two Sputniks into the orbit运行轨道.6.What did the US mean by containment牵制，遏制? A. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking out of its sphere地位of influence.7.8.When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improve9.On one occasion during the Cold War period, the United States and the Soviet Union were on the brink of a nuclear war. What was that occasion? C. The Cuban Missile Crisisoccurred in 1962,10.The Clinton Administration made the following elements the three pillar s支柱of American foreign policy. Which of them is not included?A.National securityB.Contraction 经济收紧C.Economic prosperityD.Promotion of democracyUnit 13 Sports and Scenic Spots in American1.O. J. Simpson used to be a well-known athlete who played___A. American football2.Baseball is watched in a more relaxed and lazy way than other ball games.4.Who invented basketball? D. James Naismith.5.The main mountain range in the west of the US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is B. the Rocky Mountains.6.The city of New Orleans has vestige s遗迹of old Southern plantation s大农场.7.The Everglades, dubbed with the name of “the River of Grass”, is a subtropical wetlands, containing a large collection of wildlife.8.Unit 14 Early American Jazz1.According to the author, jazz music gains acceptance in all classes in American society because of the following reasons. Which is the exception?A.It initially appealed to the young and rebelliousB.Jazz musicians worked Indian American music into themusicC.Jazz music was made modified and became more refinedD.Both A and C2.According to the author, a defining mark of the early New Orleans jazz was D. an ensemble of musicians improvising their notes in changing chords around a specific melodic line.3.What is NOT included in the “front line”of the jazz ensemble?A.A trumpetB.A clarinetC.A pianoD.A trombone4.The complex drumming in the rhythm section of early jazz music was brought over to America by __B. Black slaves from West Africa5.Blues was derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual which is a form of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian churches.6.Recording groups such as the Hot Five and the Hot Seven organized by Louis Armstrong made a series of recordings which represent the origin of the Chicago style jazz.7.Primarily employed in taverns and houses of pleasure, the piano was used for announcing the melodies in addition to establishing a rhythm8.Where did a new, distinctive style of piano playing called ‘stride’piano emerged in the 1920’s? A. In Harlem in New York9.What was the first popular ragtime tune? A.”Maple Leaf Rag”by Scott Joplin.10.The tradition of the vocal balled which contributed to the blues from was usually accompanied by A. a guitar。

英语国家概况3

1．第1题Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War?A.Imperial AirwaysB.BritishAirwaysC.Hawker-Siddeley AviationD.the British Aircraft Corporation您的答案：A2．第2题Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.In 1981, some convicted IRA prisoners went onA hunger-strike.B.They demanded for the status of being “political prisoners” by starving themselvC.Margaret Thatcher’s government gave in to their political demand.D.The death of prisoners revitalized the political movement of Sinn Fein.您的答案：C3．第3题Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A.The three-tier government systemB.Secret BallotsC.The two-chamber parliamentD.The public services您的答案：B4．第4题_________is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A.The Sydney Morning HeraldB.The AustralianC.The MercuryD.The Australian Financial Review您的答案：A5．第5题Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religion.B.The freedom of searching a person’s home by police.C.The freedom of speech and of the press.D.The right to own weapons if one wishes.您的答案：B6．第6题The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ___A.George Washington.B.Thomas Jefferson.C.William Penn.D.Benjamin Franklin.您的答案：C7．第7题Public servants in New Zealand are officials working in government departmentsA.whose appointments are independent of political process.B.whose appointments are determined by government ministers.C.who will lose their positions when the government changes.D.who are members of the party in power.您的答案：A8．第8题Black Americans sang the anthem of the civil rights movements,“_________” affirming their commitment to fight racial prejudice.A.“Let it all hang out.”B.“Hell, no, we won’t go.”C.“We Shall Overcome.”D.“Speak your heart without interruption”您的答案：C9．第14题Which country/area is Australia’s largest export market for beef and veal?A.SingaporeB.The United StatesC.The Republic of KoreaD.The Middle East您的答案：B10．第15题The three influential Canadian Prime Ministers have a lot of things in common. Which of the following is the exception?A.They came from Quebec and could speak French as fluently as English.B.They were educated as lawyers.C.They shared the vision of a strong, united Canada and worked hard to overcome thD. They belong to the same political party.您的答案：D11．第16题In 1816 the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Citizen Army staged a rebellion against British rule, recorded in history as ____.A.the Easter Rising of 1916B.the Home Rule CampaignC.the Fenian movementD.the national agrarian movement您的答案：A12．第17题Judges are appointed by ____ on the advice of ____.A.the Senate, the GovernmentB.the Parliament, the Prime MinisterC.the Prime Minister, the ParliamentD.the President, the Government您的答案：D13．第18题What is the first official language of the Irish Republic?A.EnglishB.IrishC.CelticD.Gaelic您的答案：B14．第26题Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election?A.members in the House of CommonsB.Lords in the House of LordsC.the UK citizens Above the Age of 18D.the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic您的答案：B15．第27题Which of the following statements about the UK economy is NOT true?A.Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.B. Britain has experienced A relative economic decline since 1945.C.There has been A period of steady decreasing of living standards.D.Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita.您的答案：C16．第28题In 1969, the British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street. They came firstA.to maintain traffic order in Northern Ireland.B.to protect the Catholic people.C.to protect the Protestant people.D.to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep social o您的答案：B17．第29题In 1988, Canada established with _____ the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to help facilitate economic integration, and later _____ joined the group.A.the United States, MexicoB.Australia, New ZealandC. Great Britain, FranceD. Norway, Mexico您的答案：A18．第30题Which of the following about the north region of Canada is NOT true?A.The north is a scarcely populated area of ice and oceans.B.Most of the inhabitants are Aboriginal people.C.In 1999, there will be three administrative territories here.D.People in this region depend only on arts and crafts for living.您的答案：D19．第31题By 1985, how many per cent of immigrants were non-European?A.30 per centB.80 per centC.60 per centD.50 per cent您的答案：C20．第32题Who are qualified to vote at local elections?A.Only Irish citizensB.Irish and British citizensC.Residents of Ireland and Northern IrelandD.All residents of Ireland, regardless of citizenship您的答案：D21．第33题When did the participation in second level education rise from about 45% to up to 90%?A.After 1950B.After 1960C.After 1970D.After 1980您的答案：B22．第36题Which invention marked the beginning of “The Age of Visual Information”?A.newspaper.B.telegraph.undry machine.D.television.您的答案：D23．第37题In January 1965, President Johnson declared “____________” to eliminate poverty “by opening to e veryone the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.”A.war against VietnamB.war against povertyC.war against JapanD.New Frontier program您的答案：B24．第38题The Maori word “Marae” means _________.A.Maori cultureB.non-Maori or EuropeanC.protocolD.meeting house您的答案：D25．第39题Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A.The growth of capitalism.B.The Renaissance.C.The Religious Reformation.D.The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.您的答案：D26．第40题According to the text, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, who considered the Japanese population in the west coast of North America a potential security threat?A.the federal government of CanadaB.the local governments in CanadaC.the United NationsD.Amnesty International您的答案：B27．第41题Up until 1970’s the Irish economy was ____.A.inward-lookingB.trade-dependentC.based on serviceD.based on manufacturing您的答案：A28．第42题Under the Constitution, the President of Ireland is elected by ___.A.the majority of the Parliament and SenateB.the majorityC.direct vote from Irish peopleD.indirect vote from Irish people您的答案：CIn Ireland, writers can publish their works ______.A.Only in IrishB.Only in EnglishC.in either Irish or EnglishD.in neither Irish nor English您的答案：C30．第44题The first Irish national state was set up in _____.A.1919B.1920C.1922D.1949您的答案：C31．第9题Beef cattle is the livestock hat has the biggest number in the UK.您的答案：错误32．第10题Service industry does not include steelmaking.您的答案：正确33．第11题Mark Twain’s works are characterized by egotism.您的答案：错误34．第12题The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1945.您的答案：错误35．第13题During the Cold War period, the United States and the Soviet Union were on the brink of a nuclear war when the US fought the Korean War.您的答案：错误36．第19题Playing football is NOT an activity in Shakespeare’s time.您的答案：错误37．第20题Rabbits have nothing to do with Easter.您的答案：错误38．第21题Drama flourished the Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature.您的答案：正确39．第22题Telephone led to the end of the Pony Express System.您的答案：错误The Australian government adopted a more interventionis role in the economic development of the country before the 1980s and after that period.您的答案：正确41．第24题The Vietnam War lasted about 20 years.您的答案：正确42．第25题The Clinton Administration made national security, contraction and economic prosperity the three pillars of American foreign policy.您的答案：错误43．第34题In its imperial prime, Britain ruled two-thirds of the earth.您的答案：错误44．第35题The Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in the ninth century because they needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.您的答案：正确45．第45题If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called General Certificate of Education –Advanced.您的答案：正确46．第46题The Times is the British oldest daily newspaper.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.047．第47题Many public houses were sold to the people under Thatcher’s administration.您的答案：正确48．第48题Technical institutions are not mentioned in American higher education.您的答案：错误49．第49题Emancipists were retired officials.您的答案：错误50．第50题The Mabo Decision declared the rejection of the principle of “terranullius”.您的答案：正确作业总得分：98.0。

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