星火英语2008英语专业8级考试人文知识与改错

星火英语《2008英语专业8级考试人文知识与改错》

1．The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4,______.

A.1774 .B 1778 C.1775 D.1776

2. The largest lake in Britain is _________.

A. Loch Lomond

B. the Lough Neagh

C. Windermere

D. Ullswater

3. 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. the struggle between the elections of President

4.The Hundred Years' War between Britain and France was fought ____

A. from 1327 to 1453

B. from 1337 to 1453

C. from 1347 to 1453

D. from 1357 to 1453

5. The second largest state of the United States is _________.

A. Texas

B. Alaska

C. California

D. Haw

6. American presidents are elected _________.

A. every two years

B. every four years

C. every five years

D. every six years

7. Australia is the world's largest exporter of_________.

A. wheat

B. dairy products

C. meat

D. wool

8. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the_____ and the North Sea in the east.

A. east

B. south

C. west

D. north

9. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Prime Minister in Britain?

A. He is appointed by the Queen.

B. He is Minister for the Civil Service.

C. He sits in the House of Commons.

D. He is elected every four years

10. In 1608, French explorer, Samuel de Champlain established his habitation in _____.

A. Montreal

B. Ottawa

C. Quebec

D. Toronto

11. In America the judicial is headed by _________.

A. the President

B. Congress

C.. the Supreme Court

D. the Secretary General

12. The English Parliament is originated from _________.

A. Model Parliament

B. All Estates Parliament

C. Great Council

D. Long Parliament

13. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake______.

A. Superior

B. Ontario

C. Victoria

D. Michigan

14. The British people hold ______ as the festival to remember the people who died in the two World We

A. Easter Monday

B. Armistice Day

C. Guy Fawkes Day

D. Boxing Day

15. The 1920's in the United States has been described as a period of_____.

A. culture revival

B. loss of purpose

C. development of science and technology

D. material success and spiritual frustration

16. Oxford is on _____

A. the Thames River

B. River Clyde

C. the Severn River

D. the Great Lakes

17. What is NOT true for Britain's temperature?

A. It is generally mild and temperate.

B. It has frequent changes.

C. It is of the maritime type.

D. It often has extremes of temperature.

18 The third largest political party in Australia is _________.

A. the Australian Labor Party

B. the Liberal Party of Australia

C. the National Party of Australia

D. the Democratic Party of Australia

19. Which of the following languages is NOT spoken in Scotland?

A. English.

B. Scottish.

C. Gaelic.

D. Danish.

20. Among the most typical English sports. _________has been in existence since the 16th centurv.

A. rugby

B. soccer G. cricket D. boxing

21. The earliest institution of higher learning set up in America was____.

A. California University

B. Yale University

C. Harvard College

D. Chicago University

22.Which of the following tribes first came to Britain?

A. Anglos

B. Saxons C .Jutes D Celts

23. On the island of Great Britain, there are _________________.

A. four political divisions, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

B. four political divisions, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

C. three political divisions, England, Scotland and Wales

D. three political divisions, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

24. The theme of Thanksgiving has always been _________.

A. friendship and happiness

B. peace and plenty, health and happiness

C. cooperation and rich reward

D. love and happiness

25.In Britain only about _________ of the population are farmers but they manage

70% of the land area.

A. 2%

B. 3%

C. 4%

D. 5%

26._______ brought the new religion, Christianity to Britain.