英美概况期末考试题2010
《英美概况》期末考试试卷附答案
《英美概况》期末考试试卷附答案一、British Survey Test（20小题*2=40）1. The total area of the U.K.is _____.A. 211,440B.244,110C. 241,410D. 242,5342.England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern3. The most important part of the U.K.in wealth is _____.A.Northern IrelandB.EnglandC. Scotland4. _____ is on the western prominence between the Bristol Channel and the Dee-estuary.A. WalesB.ScotlandC. England5.Wales was effectively united with England in the _____ century.A. 14thB. 15thC. 16th6. By the Act of Union of _____Scotland and the kingdom of England and Wales were constitutionally joined as the Kingdom of Britain.A. 1707B.1921C. 18017.Physio-graphically Britain may be divided into _____ provinces.A. 13B.12C. 148.Mt.Ben Nevis stands in _____.A. the Scottish HighlandsB. WalesC. England9. The main rivers parting in Britain runs from _____.A. north to southB. south to northC. east to west10. Cheviot hills lie along the border between _____ and England.A. ScotlandB.WalesC. Vale of Eden11. The longest river in Britain is _____.A. SevernB.ClydeC. Bann12.London is situated on the River of _____.A. ParretB.ThamesC. Spey13.Edinburgh is the capital of _____.A. EnglandB.ScotlandC. Wales14. The rivers flowing into the _____ are mainly short.A. North SeaB. English ChannelC. Dee estuary15.Mt.Snowdon stands in _____.A. ScotlandB.WalesC. England16. The source of the important River Thames is in the _____.A. CotswoldsB.Oxford ClayC. Pennines17. About _____ of the water requirements are obtained from underground sources.A. 50%B. 38%C. 42%18. Gaelic is mainly spoken in _____.A.ScotlandB. EnglandC. Northern Ireland19. The Bank of England was nationalized in _____.A.1964B.1946C. 169420.Britain is basically an importer of _____.A. foodB. raw materialsC. manufacturesD. both A and B二、American Survey Test（20小题*2=40）21. The _____ part of America consists of high plateaus and mountains formed by the Great Cordillera Range.A. easternB. westernC. northeastern22. In eastern _____ lies Death Valley, 85 meters below sea level.A. CaliforniaB.UtahC. Arizona23. In the west of the _____ lie the Colorado Plateaus and the Columbia Plateaus.A. Rocky MountainB.Coast RangeC.Cascades Mountains24. The _____ lies between the Colorado Plateaus and Columbia PlateausA.Great BasinB. Colorado ValleyC.Great Plains25. The famous Yellow stone National Park is situated in northwestern part of _____.A. CaliforniaB.ArizonaC. Wyoming26. The world-known Colorado Valley lies in northern _____, which is cut by the Colorado River.A. ArizonaB.UtahC. Montana27. Among the five Great Lakes, only _____ is wholly within the United States.A. ErieB.SuperiorC. Michigan28. Only the climate in the southern part of _____ is tropical.A.FloridaB. GeorgiaC. Virginia29.Washington, the capital of the US, is on the _____ river.A. PotomacB. DelawareC. St. Laurence30. The width of the Niagara Fall is about _____ meters and the drop average _____ meters.A. 1650, 50B. 1240,49C. 1540, 4931. _____ part is the most densely populated region in America.A. The southernB. The northeasternC. The western32. The Great Salt Lake lies in northern _____.A.IdahoB. ArizonaC. NevadaD.Utah33. _____ has been called the “cradle of American Liberty”.A. PhiladelphiaB.PlymouthC. Boston34. About _____ of the world’s annual agricultural pro ducts come from the United States.A. halfB. one thirdC. two thirds35. The highest mountain in the U.S.is Mount_____.A. AppalachianB. MekinleyC. Rocky36.Mount Mekinley lies in the_____Range.A.Sierra NevadaB. CascadesC. Alaska37. The two largest China-towns are located in the following cities except _____.A.New YorkB.San FranciscoC. Miami38. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake_____.A. SuperiorB.OntarioC. Victoria39. The world-famous Niagara Falls lies between lakes of _____.A. Erie and MichiganB. Erie and OntarioC. Superior and Haron40. _____ of the America’s territory is covered with forests.A. 1/4B. 1/5C. 1/3三、Explain the following terms(4小题*5=20)1. Christmas2.The Commonwealth3.The House of Commons4.London英美概况参考答案1-5 DCBAA 6-10 CAAAB 11-15 ABBBB 16-20 ABABD21-25 BAAAC 26-30 ACAAB 31-35 BDAAB 36-40CCABA41.ChristmasChristmas is a holiday to memorize the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s on December 25. It’s the most famous and important holiday in western world.42.the CommonwealthIt is a voluntary association of states which is made up mostly of former British colonies. There are 50 members of the Commonwealth, including both developing countries like India and Cyprus and developed countries like Australia and Canada. It is also a forum for continued cooperation and a support network.43.The House of CommonsIt is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where about 650 elected representatives make and debate policy. These MPS (members of parliament) are elected in the general elections and should represent the interests of the people who vote for them.44.LondonThe capital and largest city in the UK. It is dominant in all sorts of ways. It is the cultural and business centre and the headquarters of many big companies. It is also the financial centre of the country and one of the three financial centers in the world.。
英美概况考试题及答案
英美概况考试题及答案一、单项选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 爱丁堡C. 曼彻斯特D. 伯明翰答案：A2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 4月16日D. 11月11日答案：A3. 英语中，“下午茶”起源于哪个国家？A. 美国B. 法国C. 英国D. 德国答案：C4. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 法郎5. 美国的总统任期是几年？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 7年答案：A6. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 菊花D. 百合答案：A7. 美国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 西班牙语C. 法语D. 德语答案：A8. 英国的哪个城市以工业革命而闻名？A. 伦敦B. 曼彻斯特C. 爱丁堡D. 利物浦答案：B9. 美国的国旗被称为什么？B. 联合旗C. 红白蓝旗D. 联邦旗答案：A10. 英国的哪个国王被称为“征服者威廉”？A. 威廉一世B. 威廉二世C. 威廉三世D. 威廉四世答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的全称是_________。
答案：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国2. 美国的首都是_________。
答案：华盛顿特区3. 英语中，“谢谢”的表达是_________。
答案：Thank you4. 英国的国歌是_________。
答案：天佑女王/天佑吾王5. 美国的国歌是_________。
答案：星条旗永不落6. 英国的议会分为_________和_________。
答案：上议院/下议院7. 美国的两个主要政党是_________和_________。
答案：民主党/共和党8. 英国的著名地标之一是_________。
答案：大本钟9. 美国的著名地标之一是_________。
答案：自由女神像10. 英语中，“再见”的表达是_________。
答案：Goodbye三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英国的地理位置。
英美概况 2010年英美国家概况复习考试题
2010年英美国家概况复习考试题1,The War of Independence lasted eight years till______2,The US president gives a report on the state of the Union to Congress once a year and the report is officially called____3,According to the US Constitution,powers given to the federal government are called_____while the powers for the states are called____4,The full and official name of Britain is____5,The highest mountain in Britain is____6, Civil Rights Movement happened in _____7,About half of the Britain’s trade is with _____8,The Chartist Movement was officially launched at a great meeting in Birmingham in_______ ，with the aim of pressing the Parliament to accept the People’s Charter. 9,. There are ______ political divisions on the island of Great Britain.10,By tradition, the leader of the majority party is appointed ______ by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom.11,After the outbreak of the First World War, Australia followed Britain's lead and declared war on _____12,In terms of population and area, _____ is the smallest part of the United Kingdom. 13,____built up a large empire which included England and most of France.14,The ____became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.15,The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: _____,____and_____.16,In England_____make up the stage of education in the private school system. 17,A bill becomes known as____in Britain after Parliament has passed it.18,All the five Great Lakes are located between Canada and the United States except Lake____.19,The unsalaried local judges who deal with small offences and punish the offenders in England are called____.20,The____River forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the United States. 21,In the English worker's movement,those who attempted to destroy the hated machines were called_____.22,Historically,weaving was a____occupation for____in England.23,The British people are ____people and their value is based on____.24,The US system of government is based on the principle of _____powers.25,Most of the English royal house expenditure arising from official duties is to be paid by the _____.。
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Norman Conquest
1.The conquest sped up the development of feudalism ofBritain.
2.The other influence can be seen in the language, first the French became the official language and the Middle English began to take shape, the language structure is still English but many French words and terms were adopted into English.
Anglo Saxon est
The roman army leftBritainin 410. When they left there was no strong army to defendBritain, the angles, Saxon and jute invaded. It was an invasion of Danes from northEurope. This new invaders brought along the language which was called the old English, language of angles.
英美概况阶段练习题.doc
英美概况阶段练习题.doc河北北方学院外国语学院2010级英美概况阶段练习题Origins of the NationArrival and settlement of the CeltsBasis of modern English race: the Anglo-SaxonsThe Viking and Danish invasionsKing Alfred and his contributionsThe Norman Conquest and its consequences1 The earliest invasion of England is that by _____.A. the IberianB. the DanesC. the CeltsD. the Anglo—Saxons..2 the Celts religion was _____.A. ChristianityB. DruidismC. Norman beliefD. Roman Catholic3 the Anglo—Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain.A. ChristianB. DruidC. Roman CatholicD. Teutonic4 The Anglo—Saxons established _____ system, whereby the lord of the manor collected taxes and organized the local army.A. salveB. feudalC. manorial（采邑制度）D. Capitalistic5. The Anglo—Saxons created the _____ to advise the king, the basis of the Privy Council.A. SynodB. Witan（议会）C. Whit byD. Shirt court6. ______ was known as “the father of the British navy”.A. EdwardB. BalfeC. CanuteD. Harold I7. Christmas Day _____, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C.1006D. 10608. The Celts may originally have come from eastern and central Europe, now _____.A. France, Belgium and SpainB.France, Spain and southern ItalyC. France, Belgium and southern GermanyD. France, Spain and southern Germany9. By the middle of the ninth century, _____ posed a threat to the Saxon kingdom of Essex.A. the Vikings and the DanesB. the Vikings and the JutesC. the Jutes and the Danes D .the Danes and the V ikings10. The battle of Hastings witnessed the death of ____ inOctober, 1066.A. EdwardB. TestingC. HaroldD. Harridan11. In 597, ____ was the first Archbishop of Canterbury.A. AgricolaB. ConstantineC. St. AugustineD. Gregory I12. The Saxons were originally from _____.A. northern HollandB.northern GermanyC. south NorwayD. south Germany13. The Celts began to arrive about ____BC and kept coming until the arrival of the Roman.A.400B. 500C.600D.70014．The Celts came to Britain in ______main waves.A two Bothered C four D five15. _____laid the foundations of English state.A CeltsB the Anglo-SaxonsC the RomansD the Normans16. Alfred the Great was the King of ______.A SussexB EssexC EssexD Mercia17. On the Christmas Day of 1066, ________was crowned king of England.A. Edward B Harold C Edgar D William18. When Edward, the Confessor died, the Witan chose ______as English King.A Duke WilliamB EdithC HaroldD Testing19. Of the following four kings, ______ died most tragically.A King EdwardB King EgbertC King HaroldD King Alfred20. In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against William’s army on Senlac field near _______.A LondonB NormandyC StanfordD Hastings21. From which of the following languages was the suffix-caster or-orchestra in English place names borrowed?A DanishB WelshC LatinD German22. The Witan, the basis of the Privy Council was createdby_______.A the CeltsB the Anglo—SaxonsC the NormansD the Romans简答1 How did the Celts invade Britain?2 How did the Anglo—Saxons invade England?3 Who began to invade England from the end of the 8th century?4 What is the significance of the Norman Conquest?5 Who formally brought Christianity to Britain? And when?名词解释1. Heptarch2. Alfred the Great3. William the conquerorShaping of the Nation1. Under William's rule, the---- were at the bottom of the feudal system.A. baronsB. freemenC. villainsD. lawyers2. William replaced the Witan, the council of the Anglo-Saxon king, with----A. the Grand CouncilB. the House of LordsC. the House of CorranonsD. Parliament3. William II was known as William----- because of his redcomplexion.A. RufusB. the ConquerorC. the ConfessorD. the Unready4. Henry II was the first king of the ----dynasty.A. WindsorB. TudorC. MalcolmD. Plantagenet5. In Henry II ' s reign, a----- law was gradually established in place of the customs of the manor.A. localB. privateC. civilD. common6. The Great Council of Henry II drew up the Constitutions of--- in 1164 to increase the jurisdiction of the civil courts.A. LabourersB. ClarendonC. OxfordD. Cambridge7. The Great Charter was signed in and had---- clauses.A.1251, 63B.1251, 73C.1215, 63D.1215, 738. In 1265---- summoned the Great Council, which has been seen as the earliest parliament.A. HenryB.the PopeC. BaronsD. Simon de Montfort9. The Hundred Y ears' war started in---- and was ended in , in which the English had lost all the territories of France except the French port of--- ,A .1337 , 1453, FlandersB .1337 , 1453, CalaisC.1346, 1453, ArgencourtD.1346, 1453, Brest10. In 1351, the English government issued a Statute of--- , which made it a crime for peasants to ask for more wages .A. OxfordB. ClarendonC. LabourersD. Magna CartaII Fill in the blanks1. Under William, the------ system in England was completely established.2. william replaced the---- , the council of the Anglo-Saxon kings, with the--- of his new tenants-in-chief.3. The property record in William's time is known as---- , which was compiled in4. ------was the first king of the House of Plantagenet.5. In Henry II ' s day, the country was divided into---- circuits, and the---- system replaced old----- ordeals by fire and water and old trials by battle.6. ----' s grave became a place of pilgrimage in and beyond chaucer' s time after he was murdered.7. In 1215, the baron’s charter, known as---- or----- wasapproved, which contained---- clauses.8. In the Hundred Y ears' war, the French heroine ------- led the French to drive the English out of their country. By 1453, was the only part of France that was still in the hands of the English.9. ---- was the deadly bubonic plague, which reduced England'spopulation from four million to----- million by the end of the 14thcentury.10. One of the consequences of the Uprising of 1381 was the emergence of a new class of--- farmers.III1.Domesday Book地籍簿：威廉征服者在1085-1086年间下令进行对英国地主及其财产的普查和测量的书面记录2.lollards:罗拉德派3.Joan of arc:圣女贞德4.The Black Death1.What was feudalism like in England under the rule of William the Conqueror?2. What were the contents and the significance of the Great charter?河北北方学院外国语学院2010级英美概况阶段练习题1 Explain the following terms in EnglishPennines:a range of hills running from North Midland to the Scottish border, and are the principal mountain chain.Severn River: It is the longest river in Britain, which is 338 km long. It rises in central Wales and flows in a semicircle through West Central England to the Bristol Channel.Thames River: It is the second largest and most important river in Britain. It is 336 km long. It rises in the Cotswolds insouthwest England and flows through the Midland of England to London and out into the North Sea.River Clyde: it is the most important river in Scotland. It rises in Dumfries and runs 171 km, passing through Glasgow, and enters the Firth of Clyde. It is an important commercial waterway. Lough Neagh: It is the largest lake in Britain. It is in Northern Ireland and covers an area of 396 square kilometers.the Lake District: It is located in the northwest of England. It is one of the country’s popular tourist attractions. It is well known for its wild and beautiful scenery and 15 lakes. It is also the home of the Lake poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey of the 19th century.Celts:They were ancient people in English history. They came to England after 700 BC, in three waves: the Gaels, the Brythons, and the Belgae (p17). When they came, one group was called Britons, from which the people of Britain grew. They are regarded as the ancestors of Scots, Welsh, and Irish.Anglo-Saxons:They were the three Teutonic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century, i.e. Jutes, Saxons and Angles (p20). They were regarded as the ancestors of English.Vikings:They were groups of seamen from Scandinavia who attacked coastal villages in most parts of north-western Europe from the 8th to the 11th century. They attacked England from the end of the 8th century, and became a serious problem in the 9th century.NormansThey were descendants of the V ikings, and they came from Normandy, northern France. In 1066 they invaded Britain, led byWilliam, Duke of Normandy.2 QuestionsThe differences between Britain and the British Isles, Great Britain, England, the United Kingdom and the British CommonwealthThe British Isles, Great Britain, and England are geographical names, not the official names of the country. The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or just Britain, the United Kingdom or simply UK. The British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.The factors which influence the climate in Britain.Answer:P9: There are three factors: (1) The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences by heating up and cooling it off in summer; (2) The prevailing southwest winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate;(3) The North Atlantic Drift, a warm current, passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.A brief view of British history, more exactly, English histor y.the Iberians (3000BC, the New Stone Age)→the Beaker Folk (2000BC)→the Celts (700BC)→the Romans (43AD)→the Anglo-Saxons (the 5th century) → the V ikings (the 8th century) → the Normans (1066)What is the difference between the ancestors of English and Scots, Welsh, and Irish?The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons, while the Scots, Welsh and Irish are Celts.. Languages in Britain.England: English;Wales: English and Welsh (both are official languages inWales)Scotland: English, Gaelic (mainly in Highlands and the Western Isles)Northern Ireland: English and IrishWelsh and Gaelic are ancient Celtic languages./ The Celtic languages are the basis of both Welsh and Gaelic.III. Multiple ChoiceBritain does not share land border with any other countries except ______.FranceHollandItalyThe Republic of IrelandThe island of Great Britain is divided into _____ parts.3452The second longest river in the United Kingdom is the _____.Thames RiverClyde RiverSevern RiverSeine RiverThe largest river in the United Kingdom, which runs 356 kilometers and empties into the Bristol Strait, is _____.the Seven Riverthe Clyde Riverthe Thames Riverthe Potomac River_____ oil and gas have made Britain largely self-sufficient inthese vital fuels.The AtlanticThe PacificThe Red SeaThe North SeaThe climate of Britain is ____ one.continentaltropicaltemperatesubtropicalBritain’s major minerals are coal, iron ore, tin ore, lead ore, oil and gas, among which ____ and ____ are the most important.coal…lead orecoal … iron oreiron ore…tin orecoal (i)In the Highlands of Scotland stands ____, Britain’s highest mountain towering 1300 meters.the PenninesBen NevisThe Southern UplandsCumbriaThe largest lake in the U.K. is _____.Lough ErneLake NessLough NeaghLake LomondThe main rivers parting in Great Britain runs from ____ to ____.north…eastsouth…westcentral…eastnorth…southThe weather in Great Britain conditions vary rapidly because of ______.the much rainfalla little sunshinethe edge of European continental anticyclonea series of cyclonic depressions from Ireland or GreenlandOf the three parts of Great Britain, _____ is the smallest both in area and population.ScotlandEnglandWalesIrlandThe most important river in the United Kingdom is ____.the Clyde Riverthe Seven Riverthe Thames Riverthe Forth RiverAmong the four administrative units the most populous and developed is ____.ScotlandEnglandWalesNorthern IrelandIn Scotland there is the Clyde River, on which is situated a ship-building center ---_______. BelfastLondonGlasgowManchesterThe T owns in Scotland are called ____.countriesshirescommunitiesburghsBig Ben is a famous _____ in London.statuebridgehotelclockThe Port of London is Britain’s most important _____.seaportairportrailway stationmilitary baseThe famous Speaker’s Corner is an area inside ___, London, where speakers address the public, especially on Sundays.the West EndHyde ParkWhitehallWestminster AbbeyThe Westminster Abbey is the place where ______.the British royal residence in London is located.Almost all English kings and queens have been crownedThe British Prime Minister livesThe British Parliament is locatedBuckingham Palace is the London residence for ____.the King or Queenthe Prime Ministerthe Speaker of the Commonsthe Lord Chancellor of the Upper HouseThe London residence for the King or Queen is ____.Hyde ParkBuckingham PalaceNo. 10 Down StreetThe East EndThe famous street where offices of the most important ministries of the United Kingdom are located, is ______.Downing StreetWall StreetWhitehallBroadwayLondon, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated on ____ near its mouth.the Thames Riverthe Severn Riverthe Clyde Riverthe Tees RiverBritain’s largest man ufacturing industry is ____.textile industryiron and steel industryoil-producing industryaircraft industryBritain once reigned supreme in the world of _____ industry.paperelectronicmineraltextileOne of the main characteristics of British economy is _____.the purchase of raw materials and the sale of manufacturedgoods abroad.To import oil from abroadTo sell coal abroadTo exchange goods with foreign nations so as to get vital foodstuffs and manufactured goods The main agricultural products in Britain are _____, barley, potatoes, sugar-beets and oats. ricewheattobaccopeanutsIt was the ____ who brought the English language into England.Anglo-saxonsCeltsNormansDanes____ as a nation took shape as a result of the unification of the seven warring kingdoms in 827. ScotlandWalesIrelandEnglandThe Roman occupation of Britain lasted nearly ____ years.300400500600The English language belongs to ____.the Indo-Europeanthe Hamito-Semiticthe Sino-Tibetanthe Altaic。
英美概况期末考试题2010
英美概况期末考试题2010DO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAMMultiple Choice1. What are the 3 branches of US government?A. Executive, Legislative, JudicialB. Republican, Democratic, ConservativeC. President, Senators, RepresentativesD. Parliament, Queen, House of Lord2. Which of the following is NOT found in the United States?A. Appalachian MountainsB. Thames RiverC. Great LakesD. Niagara Falls3. Who was the first president of the United States?A. Barack ObamaB. George WashingtonC. George BushD. Abraham Lincoln4. Why was the Civil War fought?A. to free slavesB. For America’s independenceC. against KoreaD. to fight terrorism5. Which document is a letter to King George declaring America’s independence from Great Britain?A. ConstitutionB. Bill of RightsC. Magna CartaD. Declaration of Independence6. Which country is NOT a part of the United Kingdom?A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Northern Ireland7. What is the typical weather in the United Kingdom?A. tropicalB. rainyC. freezingD. sunny8. Which document limited the power of the king?A. constitutionB. Bill of RightsC. Magna CartaD. Declaration of Independence9. Which king or queen founded the Church of England?A. Henry VIIIB. Richard IIIC. Elizabeth ID. Victoria10. Who was the most loved king or quee n. This person ruled during the “Golden Age”.A. Henry VIIIB. Richard IIIC. Elizabeth ID. Victoria11. What is NOT a part of England’s political system?A. King / QueenB. RepublicansC. ParliamentD. Prime Minister12. What is the name of the American college entrance exam (similar to the Gao Kao)?A. SATB. GREC. MGMD. GSK13. Which holiday is celebrated to remember those who fought in wars?DO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAMA. Independence DayB. Labor DayC. Memorial DayD. Arbor Day14. During what period of time did blacks, women, and the disabled gain more rights and equality?B. Industrial RevolutionC. Jim Crowe EraD. Civil Rights Movement15. What is the name of the terrible disease that killed half of all British citizens beginning in the year 1348?A. Black PlagueB. Typhoid FeverC. Chicken PoxD. Ecoli Poisoning16. Queen Mary was bringing back what religion when she burned 300 people at the stake?A. JudiasimB. IslamC. CatholicismD. the Church of England17. Which of the following is NO T one of Parliament’s duties?A. Creates lawsB. Chooses a new king or queenC. Spends tax moneyD. Watches over the government18. Who decides who gets to work in the British government?A. The QueenB. The House of LordsC. The Prime MinisterD. The Senator19. How do private schools get money?A. from the governmentB. taxesC. they are given scholarshipsD. the students must pay20. Which holiday celebrates love?A. Valentine’s DayB. EasterC. Thanksgiving DayD. St. Patrick’s Day21. Which war had the US fighting against Russia for over 40 years?B. War of the RosesC. Civil WarD. War of Aggression22. When is Memorial Day?A. March 17B. July 4C. Fourth Thursday in NovemberD. Last Monday in May23. What is the capital of Scotland?A. CardiffB. LondonC. EdinburghD. Belfast24. What is the name of the longest river in the United States?A. ThamesB. MississippiC. SevernD. Missouri25. Who is the current queen of England?A. VictoriaB. MaryC. Elizabeth IID. Elizabeth IDO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAM26. Who is the head of the executive branch?A. the PresidentB. the RepresentativesC. CongressD. the Supreme Court Short Answer1. When each branch of government makes sure the other branches do not abuse or have too much power, what is this called?_______________________________________________________________________________2. Name 4 freedoms that Americans are guaranteed to have according to the Bill of Rights._________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Who constitutes Parliament?_________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Write 5 different ways to say hello_________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Write 5 different ways to say good-bye (DO NOT WRITE “See Ya” or “Bye-bye”!!)_________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What are 3 symbols of Mardi Gras?_________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What is/are the traditional color/s of Independence Day?_________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Name 5 bodies of water found throughout the United Kingdom._________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Name 5 things American colleges consider when deciding whether someone is accepted at that school:_________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. When soldiers returned home from World War II, there was a huge increase in the number of births. What is the name of that generation of people? __________________________________________________________ ESSAY (at least 10 sentences):Why is it important for Chinese students to learn about western culture?。
2010-2011第一学期英美试题
平顶山学院2010~ 2011学年第二学期期终考试《英美概况》B卷适用年级 08级适用专业英语本科考试形式考试考试时间 90 (分钟I.Fill in the Blanks: ( 20%1. _________is Canada's largest city and the provincial Capital of Ontario.2. ________ is the capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest city. It is located in the province of_________.3. The Five Great Lakes are Lake _________, __________, Huron, Erie and___________.and “west” 4. The traditional dividing line in America between “east” is________________.5. In America ______is the largest state in terms of size and ______ is the largest one in population and the smallest state in area is___________________.6. The first settlement in now the United States was founded in the year______, thefirst settlement in now Canada was founded in the year_____ and the second one in Quebec in _______.7. To the west of mainland American lies the _____ Ocean.8. Detroit, a U.S. city bordering Lake Erie, is famous for its_____ .9. The natives of the continent of the America are the_____.10. ______________ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.11. Ben Nevis is Britain’s_______________.12. The flag of the United Kingdom, known as __________.13. The first Puritans came to America on the ship _____________.14. Normans began to invade Britain from the year _______.15. The two oldest universities in Britain are__________ and__________.16. Columbus discovered the New World in the year of ______.17. The American Constitution was drawn up in the year____.18. The American congress is divided into the House of Representatives with_____members who serve___ year terms, and the Senate with _______lawmakers who serve ____ year terms.19. The Supreme Court is composed of ______ chief justice and _____ associatejustices.20. Canada is a new country, it first became a political entity in ____ and consists of_____ provinces and _____territories.21. Canada preferred to establish a nation based on_____, ______and goodgovernment.22. The Canadian parliament is divided into a lower house named ___________and an upper house called_________.23. _____is the largest city and the chief port of the United States.24. The capital of Massachusetts is _____.II. Choose the best Answer to Complete the Statements by Choosing the Corresponding Letter on the Answer Sheet(40%1. _____ enjoys the worst social and economic conditions.A． Blacks B．Hispanics C． Indians D． Asian Americans2. Washington D.C. is named after___________.A. the U.S. President George WashingtonB．Christopher ColumbusC．both George Washington and Christopher ColumbusD．none of them3. The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A．the Star-Spangled Banner B．Uncle SamC．Hot Dog D．Union Jack4. The number of the Representatives from each American state depends on the _____.A．contribution to the nation B．populationC．size D．none of the above5. The statue of liberty was given to American people by_____ as a gift in 1884. A． France B． Spain C．Italy D．Britain6. _____are densely populated provinces in Canada.A. Saskatchewan and OntarioB. Ontario and QuebecC. Manitoba and SaskatchewanD. Quebec and Manitoba7 ._____ is the dividing line between the South and North.A .The Hudson River B. The Potomac RiverC. The Ohio RiverD. The Missouri River8. Washington D.C., the capital of U.S. is situated on the _____River banks.A .St. Lawrence B. Hudson C. Potomac D. Missouri9. _______prepared the draft of the Declaration of Independence.A. John AdamsB. Thomas JeffersonC. Benjamin FranklinD. John Hancock10. There are ______ members in the House of Commons of UK，______ members in the House of Commons of Canada.A. 650, 300B.524, 100C. 72,300D. 651,30011. The Tories were the forerunners of _____, which still bears this nickname today.A. the Labor PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Liberal PartyD. the Social Democratic Party12. The term “British disease” is now often used to characterize Britain’s ___decline.A. politicalB. educationalC. militaryD. economic13. The 1980s was remembered as the decade of _____.A. globalizationB. nationalizationC. privatizationD. competition14. On accepting ____, the age of constitutional monarchy, of a monarchy withpowers limited by Parliament, began.A. Constitutional LawB. The Declaration of IndependenceC. Civil LawD. Bill of Rights15. The British North America Act of 1867 established ____ as a domain.A. AustraliaB. CanadaC. New ZealandD. India16. _____ is the key to Industrial Revolution.A. IronB. Cotton TextileC. Coal miningD. Steam engine17. The second largest city in England, _____ , is a metropolitan district and an industrialand manufacturing city.A. EdinburghB. LiverpoolC. GlasgowD. Birmingham18. The _____ is the most influential person in the Canadian government.A. QueenB. premierC. Prime MinisterD. Governor General19. In Britain, education is compulsory for children between the ages of_____ to _____.A .5, 14 B. 6, 17 C 5, 16 D. 6, 1420. The longest river in Britain is _____ , and the largest river in the USA is _____.A. the Seven River; the Missouri RiverB. the Thames River; the Missouri RiverC. the Severn River; the MississippiD. the Thames River; the Mississippi21. ____ first came to Britain.A. RomanB. Anglo-SaxonsC. JutesD. Celts22. The Hundred Years’ War between Britain and France was fought ____.A. from 1327 to 1453B. from 1337 to 1453C. from 1347 to 1453D. from 1357 to 145323. The English Civil War is also called ____A. the Puritan RevolutionB. the second Magna CartaC. the Long ParliamentD. the Anglican War24. ______is the British oldest daily newspaper.A. The TelegraphB. The GuardianC. The News of the WorldD. The Times25. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the ____ andthe North Sea in the east.A. eastB. southC. westD. north26. The largest lake in Britain is ____.A. Loch LomondB. the Lough NeaghC. WindermereD. Lake Michigan27. The Capital of Wales is _____.A. SwanseaB. CardiffC. GlasgowD. Belfast28. _____ is England’s biggest naval base.A. PortsmouthB. LiverpoolC. PlymouthD. Dover29. The tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, wasbuilt by _____.A. King HaroldB. Robin HoodC. Oliver CromwellD. William the Conqueror30. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by _____.A. TeachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education31. The United States produces as much as much as half of the world’s _____.A. wheat and riceB. cottonC. tobaccoD. soybeans and corn32. The District of Manhattan is in the city if _____.A. Washington D.C.B. San FranciscoC. New YorkD. Chicago33. Hollywood, the centre of American movie industry, is closest to the city____.A. Los AnglesB. ChicagoC. New YorkD. Washington34. St. Lawrence and River Columbia are shared by both ____A. America and MexicoB. America and CanadaC. America and CubaD. America and Brazil35. Canada is the world’s ____country in terms of land area.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest36. All the following universities are located in New England EXCEPT____A. YaleB. HarvardC. MITD. Berkeley37. ____ forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the United States.A. The Rio Grande RiverB. The southern Rocky MountainsC. The Colorado RiverD. The Gulf of California38. The following Ivy League Schools______ is situated in Connecticut.A. Yale University.B. Harvard.C. Princeton.D. Columbia.39. _____ is the name of the Lake in northern Utah of the U.S.A.A. Lake Michigan.B. Lake Superior.C. Lake Erie.D. the Great Salt Lake.40. Elizabeth I came to the throne of England in _____.A. 1538.B. 1548.C.1568.D. 1558.III. Explain the following Terms or Questions (20%1. Federal System2. Counterculture3. New England4. The First Nations5. American Higher EducationIV．Answer the following questions（20%）1. Why is American called a "melting pot" while Canada a "mosaic"?2. what is the process of America's territory expasion?平顶山学院2010 ~ 2011学年第二学期期终考试《英美概况》B卷答题卡适用年级 08级适用专业英语教育考试形式考试考试时间 90 (分钟得分评卷人I. Fill in the blanks(20%1.______________2._____________, ______________3.______________, ________________,______________4._______________5.______________, ________________,______________6._______________,_______________, ________________7._____________8._______________9.______________ 10._____________11.____________12.______________13._____________ 14._____________15._____________, _______________16._____________ 17._____________18._____________, _______________, ______________, ________________19.____________, ______________ 20._____________ , _______________, _______________21.______________, _____________ 22._____________,______________23.______________24._____________得分评卷人II. Choose the best Answer to Complete the Statements by Choosing the Corresponding Letter on the Answer Sheet.(40%题号答案题号答案题号答案题号答案题号答案12345678910 1112131415 1617181920 2122232425 2627282930 3132333435 3637383940得分评卷人III. Explain each of the following terms in English (20%1. Federal System2. Counterculture3. New England4. The First Nations5. American Higher Education得分评卷人IV．Answer the following questions（20%）1. Why is American called a "melting pot" while Canada a "mosaic"?2. What is the process of America's territory expasion?。
2010-11英美概况期末复习题与答案
Understanding the United StatesChapter 1 A General SurveyI. Gap-filling1. The United States covers the central part of _h______.2. _______ is the capital and economic center of the United States.3. The lowest point of the US is _______.4. _______ is the national flower of the US.5. _______ is the least populous state of the US.6. The United States is a _______ consisting of _______states.7. In _______, the United States declared its independence from _______.8. The official language of the US is _______, and the second most spoken language is _______. _______ is an official language in the state of Hawaii.9. Religiously, most Americans are _______; among them 52% are ______ and 24% ______.10. _______ is the residence of the President of the United States, and the Capitol Hill is home to _______. II. Terms Explanation11. Uncle Sam12. Independence DayIII. Answer the Following Questions13. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?14. Why was Rose taken as the national flower of the US?15. Why did Americans choose bald eagle as their national bird?Chapter 2 Geography and HistoryA．GeographyI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. The United States is the world’s second most populous country.___2. Hawaii is an island state of the United States.Ⅱ. Multiple Choices3. Which is the tallest mountain in the United States?A. Mount Whitney.B. Mount McKinley.C. Rocky Mountains.D. The Sawatch Mountains.4. Which city is the most populous city in the United States?A. Washington D.C.B. Los Angeles .C. New York City.D. Philadelphia.III. Gap-filling5. ______ is known as the Father of Waters in the U.S6. _____ got i ts nickname “Hog Butcher to the World” for its once prosperous sla ughterhouses.IV. Short Answer Questions7. Into which large body of water does the Mississippi River flow?8. Which river forms a long border between the United States and Mexico?9. Which river forms part of the boundary between Canada and the United States?10. Which one of the five lake s is entirely in the United States?B．HistoryI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false i n the space provided.___1. The American first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated on the last Thursday in November of 1620.___2.The fortune seekers who rushed to California to look for gold in 1849 were known as Forty-Niners.___3.The chief and immediate cause of the war was slavery.Ⅱ. Multiple Choices4. New York used to be known as _____?A. New HampshireB. New JerseyC. New NetherlandsD. New England5. During the Civil War Lincoln issued the ____, which declared the abolition of slavery.A. Homestead BillB. Emancipation ProclamationC.Gettysburg AddressD. Both A and B6. The first American President from the Republic Party is _____.A. Abraham LincolnB. Andrew JohnsonC. Thomas JeffersonD. George WashingtonChapter 3 Political systemI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.__ 1. Today any citizen can vote.__ 2. The number of senators from each state depends on the size of the state's population.___3. The United States has a federal system, in which power is shared between national government and state government.___4.The Congress can impeach the president accused of a serious crime, but so far, it has never removed a president from office.___5. It is only customary that president runs more than twice.Ⅱ. Multiple choices6. The basic function of a government is ___.A. to provide stabilityB. to make laws and enforce lawsC. to provide many services, such as schools, parks, sewage systems, and streets and highwaysD. to regulate, or control, activities such as trade and transportation7. The Constitution divides the government into three branches. Which one of these is not a branch?A. LegislativeB. ExecutiveC. JudicialD. Commercial8. In 1803 United States President ______ paid Napoleon Bonaparte of France $15 million for about 2.1 million sq km of land west of the Mississippi River.A. Benjamin FranklinB. John AdamsC. Thomas JeffersonD. George Washington9. Presidents cannot ______.A. serves as commander in chief of the country’s mili tary forcesB. declare warC. appoint most of the country’s judgesD. issue rules, regulations and instructionsⅢⅢ. Match each of the presidents in the left column with the relevant description in the right columnChapter 4 Society and CultureI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. In the United States the dominant culture group is African American.___2. Spanish is spoken as a first of second language by Americans.___3. The Amish are friendly and open-minded people who always welcome different ideas from the outside. ___4. Three Asian traditions best explain the success of Asian-Americans: education, hard work, and family. Education is considered the key to success.EducationI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. The Boston Latin School and Harvard College were the first two schools set up in the United States.___2. The Federal government has power to make laws in the field of education; it can give both financial help and order.___3. Many of the top universities in the U.S. are private universities. However, Harvard University and Yale University, are public ones.___4. Yale University began to admit women students ever since it set up in 1701.II. Multiple Choices5. Elementary and secondary education covers ______years.A. 8B. 9C. 10D. 126. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of Harvard College in the _____century.A. 16thB.17thC.18thD.19th7. Which of the following American presidents was not the graduate from Harvard University?A. John F. KennedyB. George W. BushC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Bill ClintonIII. Match the following items. There are extra items in the right columnⅣ. Fill in the Blanks3. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of _______ in 1636.4. On Halloween, children dress in costumes and go from house to house asking for candy by saying “_______! .”5. American colleges and universities offer three main categories of degrees: ______, master, and doctorate or Ph.D.Ⅴ. Answer the following Questions1.Can you name five famous universities in the United States?SportsI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. Baseball has been called America’s national pastime. And it’s also the most popular team sport in Japan, Cuba, and other countries.___2. In the United States, most high schools and colleges have basketball programs. At the end of the season, the best teams compete only in national tournaments.___3. Fall is football season in the United States. After the football season ends, the best teams meet in bowl games.Holidays and Special DaysI. Multiple Choices4. In late September 1621 in order to celebrate________, the Pilgrims wanted to thank God and the Native Indian.A. their first harvestB. settlement in the new landC. their friendship with the native IndiansD. the end of severe winter5. Each year huge crowds of people celebrate New Year’s Eve in _________ in New York City.A. The Fifth AvenueB. The BroadwayC. Times SquareD. The Wall Street6. The custom of exchanging gifts at Christmas comes from the__________.A. ancient GreekB. middle agesC. the Queen Victorian periodD. ancient Romans7. Halloween is a holiday celebrated in most areas of North America and in some areas of __________.A. Eastern EuropeB. Western EuropeC. Northern EuropeD. Southern EuropeIII. Match the following items. There are extra items in the right columnUnderstanding UKA General Survey of UKI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. The official name of UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.___2. The longest river in Britain is River Thames.___3. On the island of Great Britain, there are four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. ___4. The United Kingdom consist of two main islands—Great Britain and Ireland.II. Multiple Choices5. The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of _____ crosses.A. one B two C. three D. four6. Which flower is symbol of England?A. ThistleB. ShamrockC. DaffodilD. Rose7. About two thirds of ____is covered by the Highlands.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern IrelandIII. Match each of the following capitals with its islandGeography & History of UKGeographyI. Decide whether the f ollowing statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1.The official name of UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.___2.The longest river in Britain is River Thames.___3.On the island of Great Britain, there are four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland ___4.The UK lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe.___5.British recorded history begins with the Norman invasion.___ 6.To the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as Scotland.___7.London, the capital of the UK, is situated on the Severn River near its mouth.___8. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are England，Scotland and Wales.____9. Prime Minister is the leader of the British government.II. Multiple Choices10. The second largest city in England, ____ , is a metropolitan district and an industrial and manufacturing city.A. EdinburghB. BelfastC. GlasgowD. Birmingham11. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester12.The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The _____ has very little power.A. queenB. monarchC. prime ministerD. kingIII. Gap-filling13. The total area of Britain is about____ square kilometers.14. Britain is separated from the European continent by ______ and_____________.15. The capital of the Scotland is (1) ________, the capital of Wales is___ and the capital of Northern Ireland is (2) ________.16.________ is the largest and most populous of the three political divisions on the island of Great Britain.17. The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor ________ modified and improved the design in 1765.Education of UKI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided._____1. Education in Britain is compulsory for children aged from 5 to 16._____2. Like all British universities, Buckingham University is also partially funded by central government grants._____3.Public schools are mainly financed by fees paid by parents._____4. Boarding private schools, such as Eton College, Harrow School are open to all in Britain and a large percentage of population can attend the schools.II. Multiple Choices5. Which one is not considered as the most famous boarding private schools in Britain?A. Eton CollegeB. Harrow SchoolC. Woodland Junior SchoolD. Rugby School6. Normally, it will take _______ years to get an undergraduate degreeA. 3B. 4C. 5D. 27. Which of the following statements is not true about the comprehensive schools?A. They are only taken students with good academic abilities.B. They provide a large range of secondary education.C. they are founded in 1960s and 1970s.D. Most grammar schools were replaced by comprehensive schools.III. Match the following itemsUnderstanding South AfricaI. Decide whether t he following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. Johannesburg is the largest city and the business centre of South Africa.___2. Since South Africa is a geographically varied country, there is no difficulty in supporting the increasing water usage.___3. The national, provincial and local levels of government all have legislative and executive power in their own spheres.II. Multiple Choices4. Which country is enclosed completely by South Africa?A. BotswanaB. NamibiaC. ZimbabweD. Lesotho5. Which of the following is the highest visual symbol of South Africa？A. The springbok.B. The protea.C. The Coat of ArmsD. The blue crane.Key to Understanding the United StatesChapter 1 A General SurveyI. Gap-filling1. The United States covers the central part of North America.2. Washington, D.C. is the capital and economic center of the United States.3. The lowest point of the US is Death Valley.4. Rose is the national flower of the US.5. Wyoming is the least populous state of the US.6. The United States is a federal republic consisting of 50 states.7. In 1776, the United States declared its independence from Great Britain.8. The official language of the US is English, and the second most spoken language is Spanish. Hawaiianis an official language in the state of Hawaii.9. Religiously, most Americans are Christian; among them 52% are Protestant and 24% Roman Catholic.10. The White House is the residence of the President of the United States, and the Capitol Hill is hometo American Congress.II. Terms Explanation11. Uncle SamIt is the nickname of the US, usually a cartoon figure dressed in striped pants, a long tailcoat, a tall hat covered with stars and stripes, and a beard. This image came from a meat provider named Samuel Wilson during the war of 1812. The American Congress officially recognized Uncle Sam as a national symbol in 1961.12. Independence DayIt is a legal holiday of the US (on July 4). On July 4, 1776, The Declaration of Independence announced that the thirteen North American colonies would be the thirteen United States of America, free and independent of Great Britain.III. Answer the Following Questions13. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?“The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States. It was composed by Francis Scott Key in 1814. The United States Congress made the “Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States in 1931.14. Why was Rose taken as the national flower of the US?The American people hold the rose dear as the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity, so President Reagan signed Proclamation in 1986 that the Rose is named as the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America.15. Why did Americans choose bald eagle as their national bird?The bald eagle was chosen in 1782 as the emblem of the US, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent.Chapter 2 Geography and HistoryA．GeographyI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for falsein the space provided.1. The United States is the world’s second most populous country. F (third, after China and India)2. Hawaii is an island state of the United States. TⅡ. Multiple Choices3. Which is the tallest mountain in the United States?A. Mount Whitney.B. Mount McKinley.C. Rocky Mountains.D. The Sawatch Mountains.4. Which city is the most populous city in the United States?A. Washington D.C.B. Los Angeles .C. New York City.D. Philadelphia.III. Gap-filling5. The Mississippi River is known as the Father of Waters in the U.S6. Chicago got its nickname “Hog Butcher to the World” for its once prosperous sla ughterhouses.IV. Short Answer Questions7. Into which large body of water does the Mississippi River flow?It flows into the Gulf of Mexico.8. Which river forms a long border between the United States and Mexico? The Rio Grande River.9. Which river forms part of the boundary between Canada and the United States? The St. Laurence River10. Which one of the five lake s is entirely in the United States? Lake MichiganB．HistoryI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T”for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. The American first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated on the last Thursday in November of 1620.F (1621)___2.The fortune seekers who rushed to California to look for gold in 1849 were known as Forty-Niners. T___3.The chief and immediate cause of the war was slavery. TⅡ. Multiple Choices4. New York used to be known as _____?A. New HampshireB. New JerseyC. New NetherlandsD. New England5. During the Civil War Lincoln issued the ____, which declared the abolition of slavery.A. Homestead BillB. Emancipation ProclamationC.Gettysburg AddressD. Both A and B6. The first American President from the Republic Party is _____.A. Abraham LincolnB. Andrew JohnsonC. Thomas JeffersonD. George WashingtonChapter 3 Political SystemI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.__ 1. Today any citizen can vote. F__ 2. The number of senators from each state depends on the size of the state's population. F___3. The United States has a federal system, in which power is shared between national government and state government. T___4.The Congress can impeach the president accused of a serious crime, but so far,it has never removed a president from office. T___5. It is only customary that president runs more than twice. FⅡ. Multiple choices6. The basic function of a government is ___.A. to provide stabilityB. to make laws and enforce lawsC. to provide many services, such as schools, parks, sewage systems, and streets and highwaysD. to regulate, or control, activities such as trade and transportation7. The Constitution divides the government into three branches. Which one of these is not a branch?A. LegislativeB. ExecutiveC. JudicialD. Commercial8. In 1803 United States President ______ paid Napoleon Bonaparte of France $15 million for about 2.1 million sq km of land west of the Mississippi River.A. Benjamin FranklinB. John AdamsC. Thomas JeffersonD. George Washington9. Presidents cannot ______.A. serves as commander in chief of the country’s military forcesB. declare warC. appoint most of the country’s judgesD. issue rules, regulations and instructionsⅢ. Match the branch in the left column with its major function in the right column10-c 11-a 12-bⅢ. Match each of the presidents in the left column with the relevant description in the rightChapter 4 Society and CultureI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. In the United States the dominant culture group is African American. F___2. Spanish is spoken as a first of second language by Americans. T___3. The Amish are friendly and open-minded people who always welcome different ideas from the outside. F___4. Three Asian traditions best explain the success of Asian-Americans: education, hard work, and family. Education is considered the key to success. TIII. Match the following items. There are extra items in the right column.EducationI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for falsein the space provided.___1. The Boston Latin School and Harvard College were the first two schools set up in the United States. T___2. The Federal government has power to make laws in the field of education; it can give both financial help and order .F___3. Many of the top universities in the U.S. are private universities. However, Harvard University and Yale University, are public ones. F___4. Yale University began to admit women students ever since it set up in 1701. F(The Yale University began admitting women students at the graduate level in 1869, and as undergraduates in 1969.)II. Multiple Choices5. Elementary and secondary education covers ______years.A. 8B. 9C.10D. 126. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of Harvard College in the_____century.A. 16thB.17thC.18thD.19th7. Which of the following American presidents was not the graduate from Harvard University?A. John F. KennedyB. George W. BushC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Bill ClintonIII. Match the following items. There are extra items in the right columnⅣ. Fill in the Blanks11. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of Harvard College in 1636.12. On Halloween, children dress in costumes and go from house to house asking for candy by saying “Trick or Treat! .”13. American colleges and universities offer three main categories of degrees: bachelor, master, and doctorate or Ph.D.Ⅴ. Answer the following Questions14. Can you name five famous universities in the United States? (open)SportsI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. Baseball has been called America’s national pastime. And it’s also the most popular team sport in Japan, Cuba, and other countries. T___2. In the United States, most high schools and colleges have basketball programs. At the end of the season, the best teams compete only in national tournaments. F___3. Fall is football season in the United States. After the football season ends, the best teams meet in bowl games. THolidays and Special DaysI. Multiple Choices4. In late September 1621 in order to celebrate________, the Pilgrims wanted to thank God and the Native Indian.A. their first harvestB. settlement in the new landC. their friendship with the native IndiansD. the end of severe winter5. Each year huge crowds of people celebrate New Year’s Eve in _________ in New York City.A. The Fifth AvenueB. The BroadwayC. Times SquareD. The Wall Street6. The custom of exchanging gifts at Christmas comes from the__________.A. ancient GreekB. middle agesC. the Queen Victorian periodD. ancient Romans7. Halloween is a holiday celebrated in most areas of North America and in some areas of __________.A. Eastern EuropeB. Western EuropeC. Northern EuropeD. Southern EuropeIII. Match the following items. There are extra items in the right columnKey to Understanding UKA General Survey of UKI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1. The official name of UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. T___2. The longest river in Britain is River Thames. F___3. On the island of Great Britain, there are three political divisions—England, Scotland and Wales. T___4. The United Kingdom consist of two main islands—Great Britain and Ireland. TII. Multiple Choices5. The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of _____ crosses.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four6. Which flower is symbol of England?A. ThistleB. ShamrockC. DaffodilD. Rose7. About two thirds of ____is covered by the Highlands.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern IrelandIII. Match each of the following capitals with its island8- c 9- b 10-aGeography & History of UKGeographyI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.___1.The official name of UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. T___2.The longest river in Britain is River Thames. F___3.On the island of Great Britain, there are four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland T___4.The UK lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. T___5.British recorded history begins with the Norman invasion. F___ 6.To the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as Scotland. F___7.London, the capital of the UK, is situated on the Severn River near its mouth. F___8. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are England，Scotland and Wales. T____9. Prime Minister is the leader of the British government. TII. Multiple Choices10. The second largest city in England, _____, is a metropolitan district and an industrial and manufacturing city.A. EdinburghB. BelfastC. GlasgowD. Birmingham11. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester12.The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The _____ has very little power.A. queenB. monarchC. prime ministerD. kingIII. Gap-filling13. The total area of Britain is about 244,110 square kilometers.14 Britain is separated from the European continent by North Sea, Strait of Dover and English Channel...15.The capital of the Scotland is 1) Edinburgh, the capital of Wales is 2)Cardiff and the capital of Northern Ireland is 3)Belfast.16.England is the largest and most populous of the three political divisions on the island of Great Britain.17. The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor James Watt modified and improved the design in 1765.Education of UKI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for fa lse in the space provided._____1. Education in Britain is compulsory for children aged from 5 to 16. T_____2. Like all British universities, Buckingham University is also partially funded by central government grants. F_____3.Public schools are mainly financed by fees paid by parents. T_____4. Boarding private schools, such as Eton College, Harrow School are open to all in Britain and a large percentage of population can attend the schools. FII. Multiple Choices5. Which one is not considered as the most famous boarding private schools in Britain?A. Eton CollegeB. Harrow SchoolC. Woodland Junior SchoolD. Rugby School6. Normally, it will take _______ years to get an undergraduate degreeA. 3B. 4C. 5D. 27. Which of the following statements is not true about the comprehensive schools?A. They are only taken students with good academic abilities.B. They provide a large range of secondary education.C. they are founded in 1960s and 1970s.D. Most grammar schools were replaced by comprehensive schools.III. Match the following itemsUnderstanding South AfricaUnderstanding South AfricaI. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided._T_1. Johannesburg is the largest city and the business centre of South Africa._F_2. Since South Africa is a geographically varied country, there is no difficulty in supporting the increasing water usage.。
《英美概况》试题(附答案)word文本
英美概况》I. Multiple Choices: Choose one right answer from the four choices:A. ScafellB. Ben NevisC. the CotswoldsD. the Forth1. The highest mountain in Britain isA. the ClydeB. the MerseyC. the SevernD. the Thames2. The longest river in Britain is3. The largest lake in Britain isA. the Lough NeageB. Windermere WaterC. Coniston WaterD. the Lake District4. Which part of Britain is always fighting?A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northem Ireland5. The immigrants coming to Britain are mainly fromA. EuropeB. the UnitedC. AfricaD. the West IndiesStates6. The first inhabitants in Britain wereA. the NormansB. the CeltsC. the IberiansD. the Anglo-Saxons7. British Recorded history began withA. Roman invasionB. the Norman ConquestC. the Viking and Danish invasionD. the Anglo-Saxons invasion8. In 829, ___actually became the overlord of all the English.A. JohnB. James IC. EgbertD. Henry I9. Christmas Day __, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C. 1006D. 106010. Henry II was the first king of the dynasty.A. WindsorB. TudorC. MalcolmD. Plantagenet11. In 1265 __summoned the Great Council, which has been seen as the earliest parliament.12. The Hundred Years ' war srttaed in __________ and ended in ________ , in which the English had lost all the territories of France except the French port of .A. 1337, 1453, FlandersB. 1337, 1453, CalaisC. 1346, 1453, ArgencourtD. 1346, 1453, Brest13. The Wars of Roses lasted for _ years and king _________ was replaced by king __ .A. 30, Richard III, Henry TudorB. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorB. C. 30, Richard I, Henry Tudor D. 50, Richard I, Henry Tudor14. The Renaissance began in __ in the early _ century.A. England, 14B. England, 15C. Italy, 14D. Italy, 1515. The English Civil War is also called .A. the Glorious RevolutionB. the Bloody RevolutionC. the Catholic RevolutionD. the Puritan Revolution16. In ___, a small group of Puritans sailed from i n the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the North America.A. 1620, LondonB. 1620, PlymouthC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth17. In the 18th century, there appeared in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines.A. the Industrial RevolutionB. the Bourgeois RevolutionC. the Wars of the RosesD. the Religious Reformation18. English colonial expansion began with the colonization of in 1583.A. CanadaB. AustraliaC. IndiaD. Newfoundland19. ___ was famous for his abdication because of his marriage with a divorced American:A. Edward VIIIB. Edward VIIC. George VID. George VII20. In January __ Britain became a member of the European Economic Community.A. 1957B. 1967C. 1973D. 197921. soon after __ , Britain not only gave up its econmic hegemony but also suffered a deep loss of its position of industrial leadership.22. In the 1970s among the developed countries, Britain maintained the lowest rate and the highest _____ rate.A. inflation, growthB. growth, inflationC. growth, divorceD. growth, birth23. The following are all reasons of British decline of coal industry except .A. the exhaustion of old minesB. costly extractionB. C. little money being invested D. the labour shortage24. Britain ' s foreign trade is mainly with _ .A. developing countriesB. other Commonwealth countriesC. other developed countriesD. EC25. The House of Lords is presided over by .A. the Lord ChancellorB. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime Minister26. A General Election is held every years and there are __ members of Parliaments are elected.A. five, 600B. five, 650C. five, 651D. four, 65127. The Prime Minister is appointed by and he or she always sits in .A. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC. the Queen, the House of CommonsD. the Queen, the House of Lords28. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in .A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons29. The sources of British law include .A. statutes, common law, equity law and European Community lawB. statutes, common law and equity lawC. statutes, common law and European Community lawD. a complete code and statutes30. In criminal trials by jury, _______________________________ passes sentenced and decide the issue of guilt or innocence.A. the judge, the juryB. the judge, the judgeC. the jury, the juryD. the Lord Chancellor, the jury31. __ tries the most serious offences such as murder and robbery.A. Magistrates ' courtsB. Youth courtsC. district courtsD. The Crown Court32. London ' s Metropolitan Police Force is under the control of .A. the England secretariesB. the Scottish SecretariesC. Northern Ireland SecretariesD. the Home Secretary33. The National Health Service was established in the UK in ______________________________ and based at first on ____________________________________________________ .A. 1948, Acts of ParliamentB. 1958, Acts of ParliamentC. 1948, the Bill of RightsD. 1958, the Bill of Rights34. The non-contributory social security benefits include the following except .A. war pensionB. child benefitC. family creditD. unemployment benefit35. Except that __ may not be a Roman Catholic, public offices are open without distinction to members of all churchs or of none.A. the lord ChancellorB. the Prime MinisterC. the SpeakerD. the ministers of all departments36. About 90 per cent of the state secondary school population in the UK attend .A. independent schoolsB. junior schoolsC. independent schoolsD. primary schools37. There are some __ universities, including the Open University.A. 900B. 290C. 90D. 5038. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 can by law.A. receive completely free educationB. receive parly free educationC. receive no free education if their families are richD. receive no free education at all39. With regard to its size, the USA is the country in the world.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest40. In the following rivers, has been called the American Ruhr.A. the MississippiB. the MissouriC. the HudsonD. the Ohio41. Among the following rivers, forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the U.S.A. the PotomacB. the ColumbiaC. the Rio Grande RiverD. the Colorado42. All the following universities and colleges are located in New England, except .A. YaleB. HarvardC. OxfordD. Massachusetts Institute of Technology43. The nation ' s capital city Washington D.C. and New York ar e located in ___________________A. the American WestB. the Great PlainsC. the MidwestD. the Middle Atlantic States44. The Midwest in America ' s most important __________ area.A. agriculturalB. industrialC. manufacturingD. mining in dustry45. In the case of Brown versus Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that .A. separate educational facilities had been illegalB. educational facilities had been separate but equalC. educational facilities had been equalD. separate educational facilities were inherently unequal46. The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in _ .A. 1882B. 1883C. 1900D. 192447. The first immigrants in American history came from _______________ and .A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. Scotland/EnglandD. England/Netherland48. Uncle Tom ' s Cabin and Roots are two novels which give a vivid description of the miserable life of the A. early settlers B. Puritans C. native Indians D. black slaves。
09―10学年度第1学期英美概况试卷
河南师范大学外国语学院2009―2010学年度第1学期期末考试《英美概况》试卷1．The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by _________ during the Civil War.A. George WashingtonB. Franklin RooseveltC. Thomas JeffersonD. Abraham Lincoln2. The largest lake in Britain is ______. A. Loch Lomond B. the Lough Neagh C. Windermere D. Ullswater3. Which state doesn ’t belong to the New England area?A. MaineB. VermontC. MassachusettsD. Nevada4. The Tories were the forerunners of _______ , which still bears the nickname today. A. the Conservative Party B. the Liberal Party C. the Social Democratic Party D. the Labour Party5. The Grand Canyon in north-western _______ is one of nature's most impressive sights. A. Utah B. Arizona C. Nevada D. Idaho6. The Constitution of the United States provides that _______ shall be President of the Senate. A. the Secretary of State B. the Chief Justice C. the President D. the Vice President7.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 Maine8. The National Anthem of USA is __________A. God Defend New ZealandB.O CanadaC. God Save the QueenD. The Star Spangled Banner9. Established Churches in Britain are___________. A. Church of England and Churches in Wales B. Church in Wales Church of Scotland C. The Anglican ChurchesD. Church of England and Church of Scotland10. American presidents are elected _______. [A]every two years [B]every four years [C]every five years [D]every six years11. Which of the following river doesn ’t originate from the Rocky mountain?A. OhioB.Colorado River C. The Missouri River D. Rio Grande River12. Which mountain is called the “backbone of England ”A. The RockiesB. the AppalachiansC. the PenninesD. the Welsh Massif13. In Britain, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of ________. A.the Lord Chancellor B.the Prime MinisterC.the SpeakerD.the Parliamentary Commissioner14. In the United Kingdom, free medical care for everyone and financial help for the old, the sick and the unemployed, which have become available since 1948, is the foundation of _______. [A]the welfare state[B]the National Health Service [C]the civil service[D]the National Insurance Fund15.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 most important mining area is in the state of _________ .I ．Direction: Choose the one 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 (20 points, 1 point for each)姓名:________ 学号:__________ 年级:___________ 班级___________专业:_____________…….……………………….密…………………封…………………线…………………………A. IllinoisB. MinnesotaC. TennesseeD. North Carolina17. 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. north18. Ireland is divided into two political parts: _______.A. Northern Ireland and southern IrelandB. Southern Ireland and the Republic of IrelandC. the Republic of Ireland and Northern IrelandD. Northern Ireland and Britain19. Through the Department of _____, the President is responsible for the protection ofAmericans abroad and of foreign nationals in the United States. A. State B. Justice C. Labor D. Defense 20. The United States is mainly situated in the ________ .A. northern temperate zoneB. southern temperate zoneD. torrid zone 21. The island of Great Britain can be roughly divided into two parts according to their physiographic features: the Highland Zone of the north and west, and the ____________ of the south and southeast.22. The capital of the Republic of Ireland is Dublin, and the capitalof Northern Ireland is ________ .23. British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of ______. 24. The development of English is usually divided into three major periods: Old English, _______, and Modern English.25. Britain is regarded as a _______ state. The term applies mainly to the National Health Service, national insurance and social security.26. The most important lakes in the United States are the Great Lakes, they are all located between ______ and the United States except Lake Michigan.27. In respect of population, __________ is the biggest city in the United States.28. The Senate serves a term of _____ years, and every two years, one third of the Senators stands for re-election.29. The north end of the Great Mississippi River Basin reaches the border of Canada while in the south it borders on the________.30. The _______River rises in the Appalachians and pours into the Mississippi. It flows through the rainy east and the water is clear. Its headstreams are in the Great Lakes area. 31. In Britain, changes of Government do not involve changes in departmental staff, who continue to carry out their duties whichever party is in power.32. The social security system in Britain is designed to secure a basic standard of living for people in financial need.33. The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is the only organ which has the power to interpret the Constitution.34. The British criminal law presumes the innocence of the accused until he has been proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.35.The United States is mainly situated in the subtropical zone.36.Generally speaking, there is a cold winter for most of America’s states because cold air masses from the north move in over much of the country in winter.37. The total annual rainfall in most part of New England is above 1,000 millimeters. 38. New England lies in the south of U.S.A..39. California has the largest forests and some of the trees are about 3 ,000 years old and they are very large. 40.The American expressions "go on the stump" means “go to different places and try to getII. Directions: For each of the following blanks, write the suitable word(s) in the corresponding space on your answer sheet . (10 points, 1 point for each blank)III. Directions: Read each of the following statements carefully and see if it is true or false. Mark √ if you think it is true or × if you think it is false on your answer sheet . (10 points, 1 point for each)…….……………………….密…………………封…………………线…………………………__________…本试卷共12页第5页 本试卷共12页第6页people ’s support by making speeches .41 Wales; Northern Ireland; Scotland; England; Ireland42. The rockies; Missouri; Appalachian MT; Gulf of Mexico;Atlantic Ocean43.What is the full name of the U.K.?44. Why was Britain known as the factory of the world in the mid-19th century? 45. What does the Watergate Scandal refer to? IV. Match the names and places on the map. Write the names on the answer sheet.10 pointsV. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following q answer in the corresponding space on the answersheet. (30 points, 3 points) for each)姓名:________ 学号:__________ 年级:___________ 班级___________专业:_____________…….……………………….密…………………封…………………线…………………………46. What kind of economic system does the United States have?47. What is the aim of the social security system in the United Kingdom? 48. What is the capital of the United States? 49. Who is the head of the U.S.?50. Which country is the southern land neighbor of the U.S.? 51. Which ocean is to the east of U.S.? 52. How many states are there in U.S.A.?53．Please give your brief comment on Check and Balance embodied in the US government. (Do not write your answer here!)VI. Directions: Write between 100-150 words on each of the following topics in the corresponding space on your answer sheet . (10 points for each)本试卷共12页第9页 本试卷共12页第10页Answer sheet1-5 _______; _________; _________; __________; _________6-10 _______; _________; _________; __________; _________11-15_______; _________; _________; __________; _________16-20 _______; _________; _________; __________; _________21______________; 22_________________;23_________________;24____________________; 25___________________26______________；27_________________; 28_________________; 29____________________; 30 ___________________31________; 32_________; 33__________; 34________; 35___________36________; 37________; 38_________; 39_________; 40__________41 A________; B_________; C__________; D________; E___________42 A________; B_________; C__________; D________; E___________43_____________________________________________________________________________44_____________________________________________________________________________45_____________________________________________________________________________46_____________________________________________________________________________47_____________________________________________________________________________48_____________________________________________________________________________ 49_____________________________________________________________________________50_____________________________________________________________________________51_____________________________________________________________________________52____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________I ．Direction: Choose the one 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 (20 points, 1 point for each)II. Directions: For each of the following blanks, write the suitable word(s) in the corresponding space on your answer sheet . (10 points, 1 point for each blank)III. Directions: Read each of the following statements carefully and see if it is true or false. Mark √ if you think it is true or × if you think it is false on your answer sheet . (10 points, 1 point for each)IV. Match the names and places on the map. 10 pointsV. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following q answer in the corresponding space on the answersheet. (30 points, 3 points) for each)VI. Directions: Write between 100-150 words on the following topic in the corresponding space on your answer sheet . (20 points )姓名:________ 学号:__________ 年级:___________ 班级___________专业:_____________…….……………………….密…………………封…………………线…………………………_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________。
英美概况考试题目及答案
英美概况考试题目及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 爱丁堡C. 曼彻斯特D. 利物浦答案：A2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 11月11日D. 12月25日答案：A3. 英国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 法语C. 德语D. 西班牙语答案：A4. 美国的总统任期是多久？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 7年答案：A5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 英镑B. 美元C. 欧元D. 日元答案：A6. 美国的首都是哪个城市？A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 华盛顿特区D. 芝加哥答案：C7. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 紫罗兰D. 百合答案：A8. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？A. 第一B. 第二C. 第三D. 第四答案：C9. 英国的国歌名称是什么？A. "God Save the Queen"B. "The Star-Spangled Banner"C. "La Marseillaise"D. "Advance Australia Fair"答案：A10. 美国的国旗有多少颗星？A. 50颗B. 48颗C. 49颗D. 52颗答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的全称是_________。
答案：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国2. 美国的全称是_________。
答案：美利坚合众国3. 英国的现任君主是_________。
答案：伊丽莎白二世4. 美国的现任总统是_________。
答案：[当前总统姓名]5. 英国的议会由_________和_________两院组成。
答案：上议院、下议院6. 美国的国会由_________和_________两院组成。
答案：参议院、众议院7. 英国的国徽上有_________和_________。
大专英美概况试题及答案
大专英美概况试题及答案1. 英国的首都是哪个城市？A. 纽约B. 伦敦C. 悉尼D. 巴黎答案：B2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 7月1日D. 7月7日答案：A3. 英国的官方语言是什么？A. 法语B. 德语C. 英语D. 西班牙语答案：C4. 美国的总统任期是多久？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 8年答案：A5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 美元B. 欧元C. 英镑D. 日元答案：C6. 美国的国旗被称为什么？A. 星条旗B. 红白蓝旗C. 联合杰克D. 红白旗答案：A7. 英国的哪个城市是世界著名的金融中心？A. 纽约B. 伦敦C. 巴黎D. 法兰克福答案：B8. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？A. 第一B. 第二C. 第三D. 第四答案：C9. 英国的哪个地区是著名的工业革命发源地？A. 伦敦B. 曼彻斯特C. 利物浦D. 伯明翰答案：B10. 美国的哪个州是美国人口最多的州？A. 加利福尼亚州B. 德克萨斯州C. 纽约州D. 佛罗里达州答案：A11. 英国的哪个大学是世界上最古老的大学之一？A. 牛津大学B. 剑桥大学C. 哈佛大学D. 耶鲁大学答案：A12. 美国的哪个城市被誉为“天使之城”？A. 洛杉矶B. 纽约C. 芝加哥D. 旧金山答案：A13. 英国的哪个历史事件标志着现代议会制度的诞生？A. 光荣革命B. 工业革命C. 玫瑰战争D. 诺曼征服答案：A14. 美国的哪个总统被认为是最伟大的总统之一？A. 乔治·华盛顿B. 亚伯拉罕·林肯C. 富兰克林·德拉诺·罗斯福D. 约翰·肯尼迪答案：B15. 英国的哪个历史时期是文艺复兴时期？A. 都铎时期B. 维多利亚时期C. 罗马时期D. 诺曼时期答案：A。
英语国家概况期末试题C
英语国家概况期末试题C⼴东培正学院2009 -2010学年度第⼆学期期末考试试卷考⽣学号考⽣姓名课程名称《英美概况》⾮双语（双语/⾮双语）层次专（本/专科）C 卷考试时间90 分钟考试形式开卷（开/闭卷）系（部、中⼼）主任审核’*=60’1. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. the Anglo-SaxonB. The NormanC. The VikingsD. The Roman2. When did William the Conqueror cross the English Channel and invade into England?A. in 43ADB. In the late 8 centuryC. in 1066D. in 16403．Which of the following kings was executed during the British Civil War?A. James IB. James IIC. Charles IID. Charles I4. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed in the British history?A. George1B. James IIC. Queen VictoriaD. William of Orange.5. In which year did Margaret Thatcher become the UK’s first woman Prime Minister?A. in 1969B. in 1979C. in 1989D. in 19986. Which of the following statement about the UK economy is true?A. Britain remains the only country in Europe where Euro is not introduced.B. it has slid from being the second largest economy to being the sixth.C. there has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards.D. Britain has experienced a steady economic growth since 19457. ---- led the Protestant Reformation in England.诚信考试沉着应考杜绝违纪A. Henry IIB. Henry VIC. Elizabeth ID. Henry VIII8 . - -- is not a component of the English Parliament.A. the SovereignB. the House of LordsC. the House of CommonsD. theCabinet9. The British constitution consists of the following parts except---.A. common wealth lawB. conventionsC. common lawsD. statue law10. The Lyrical Ballads written by William Wordsworth marked the beginning of -----.A Renaissance B. Romanticism C. Modernism D. Realism11. Which of the following schools would admit children with reference to their academic abilities?A. comprehensive schoolB. vocational schoolC. independent schoolD. grammar school12. Which of the following is the world’s oldest national newspaper in Britain?A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Financial Times13. The present British foreign policy is mainly influenced by the following factorsexcept------.A. its imperial historyB. its geopolitical traitsC. its special relationship with the United StatesD. its schizophrenic attitude to Europe.14. Easter is a holiday usually connected to the following except---.A. the coming of springB. the eating of Easter eggsC. the resurrection of ChristD. the reunion of a large family15. The home of golf is ------.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland16. American continent was discovered by Christopher Columbus -----.A. in the early 15th centuryB. in the early 16th centuryC. in 1492D. in 149717． ---- were originally called Yankees, which came to stand for all Americans.A. People living by the Mississippi RiverB. People living in New EnglandC. People living in the age of “Gold Rush”D. People living in Florida18. the largest of the ethnic minorities in Ameraica is-------A. The BlacksB. The Mexico-AmericanC. the Asian-AmericanD. The Cuban-American19. Which of the following is true about the Second Continental Congress in the American history?A. the colonial leaders from the fifteen colonies met in Philadelphia.B. the conference began to assume the functions of a new national government.C. George Washington was appointed as the commander of a Continental Army and Navy.D. the draft of the Declaration of Independence was passed at the Conference.20. Which of the following is not true about the Declaration of Independence?A. The Declaration officially proclaimed the independence of the North American colonies.B. The Declaration was drafted by T. Jefferson , J.Adams and B.Franklin.C. The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4,1776.D. The philosophy of government in the Declaration derived from Thomas Jefferson.21. The War of Independence came to an end in ---- with the victory of North America.A. 1777B. 1779C. 1781D. 178322. The War of Independence was over, --------.which of following is NOT true?A. each new state had its own governmentB. each new state made its own laws and handled all of tits internal affairs.C. the national government was called the Congress with little power.D. the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.23. What was the main reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation afterthe American Revolution?A. the new states did not cooperate with the Congress or with each other.B. some new states wanted to be free from the Union.C. the Congress refused to pay debts owed to France and other nation.D. the Congress had taxed the citizens too much.24．Then New Deal in 1930s was started by------.A. Franklin RooseveltB. John F. KennedyC. George WashingtonD. Thomas Jefferson25.”God helps them who help themselves” is found in ---- work.A.Pain e’sB. Franklin’sC.Freneau’sD. Jefferson’s26. Which of the following is NOT included in American higher education?A. University and CollegesB. Research institutions.C. Technical Institutions.D. Undergraduate Institutions.27. ------- was the most leading spirit of the transcendental（超验主义） club.A. HawthorneB. WhitemanC. EmersonD.Thoreau28. Scarlet letter is a famous mystery- haunted novel written by ----.A. MelvilleB. ThoreauC. HawthorneD. Emerson29. ----- a famous leader of black movements in the U.S in the 1960’s , advocated non-violent Civil Right Movement.A. Malcolm XB. Martin Luther King, Jr.C. DouglassD. Garrison30. ---- is considered American’s unique contribution to music.A. Rock and RollB. Country MusicC. JazzD. Western music’1.The official full name of Britain is ____________. The four political divisionsof Britain are_____, ______, _______ and_______.2.The Great Charter was signed in ———(year) by———— .3.In the political system of Britain, the executive government is ———, the realcentre of powerin Parliament is ——————, the executive government isresponsible to——————4. James Ι and his son Charles Ι both believed firmly in ———5.“If winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” is an epigrammatic（诗句） line by--------.6.The two famous universities in UK are ----- and ---------.7.------ was the turning point of the War of Independence leading to the alliance between the U.S and France.8.In the civil war, Lincoln issued the famous document,----.9.The higher education in America began with the founding of----- in 1636.10.The masterpieces of Mark twin are -------, -------，----- etc.’*2=20’1.What did happen in 17th century in Britain (political field) ? What’re the influences of these events?2.Briefly discuss the movements happened in 1960’s. and state the influence of these events.。
英美概况期末习题3
英美概况期末习题3The Final Examination Paper for the Course of―An Introduction to the Society and Culture of Major English-speakingCountries‖I. Choose the correct answer from each of the following, and write down the corresponding letter in the brackets. (20 points) ( C )1. Which of the following about the House of Lords is NOT true?A. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords of Spiritual and the Lords of Temporal.C. The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D. Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.( B )2. Where is the international tennis championship held?A. Wembley.B. Wimbledon.C. St AndrewsD. Clapham.( D )3..In 1960s in the U.S., the one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called .A.the ―Hippies‖B.the ―Beat Generation‖C.the ―Me Generation‖D.the ―Lost Generation‖( C )4. Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election in Great Britain?A.members in the house of CommonsB.Lords in the House of LordsC.the UK citizens above the age of 18D.the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic( B )5. Which of the following is the world’s oldest national newspaper?A．T he Times.B．T he Observer.C．T he Guardian.D．T he Financial Times( C )6. The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except____A.George Washington.B.Thomas Jefferson.C.William Penn.D.Benjamin Franklin.( B )7. In order to go to university, secondary school students in the U.S.must meet the following requirements except that ________.A .they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB they make good impressions during the interviewsC.they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD.they pass the college entrance examination.( A )8. In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except ________.A. for finding a job in society.B. for having a place in a community.C. for identifying themselves with dominant values.D. for getting together with friends.( C )9. The ―American system‖ of mass production was first used in .A. car industryB. textile industryC. firearms industryD. agriculture( D )10. Which of the following is NOT a power of American president?A. The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.B. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.C. The president can make laws.D. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulationsand directives regarding the work of the federal departments.IV. Fill in the blanks (15%)11. Britain consists of four nations, including England, Scotland , Wales, and one-sixth of Iraland .12. One of the developments brought about by the Industrial Revolution in America is the emergence of new forms of business organizations, notably the International joint venture and the multi-national corporation .13. Public and private colleges depend on three sources of income: student intuition_,endowments, and __ government funding__.14. The congress is divided into house of representatives with 435 members whoserve two-year terms, and senate with 100 lawmakers who serve six-year terms.15. ___The London Stock Exchange _____ is one of the busiest share-dealing centersin the world.16. The Supreme Court is composed of one chief justice and four associatejustice.II. Explain the following in English(30%)17 .Open UniversityThe Open University (also commonly referred to by its initialism OU) is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom. The university is funded by a combination of student fees, contract income, and allocations for teaching and research by the higher education funding bodies in each of the four countries of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). It is notable for having an open entry policy, i.e. students' previous academic achievements are not taken into account for entry to most undergraduate courses. The majority of the OU's undergraduate students are based in the United Kingdom and principally study off-campus, but many of its courses (both undergraduate and postgraduate) can be studied off-campus anywhere in the world.There are a number of full-time postgraduate research students based on the 48 hectare university campus where theyuse the OU facilities for research, as well as more than 1000 members of academic and research staff and over 2500 administrative, operational and support staff.18.TabloidTabloid may refer to:a newspaper engaging in tabloid journalismTabloid (newspaper format)Tabloid (paper size)Tabloid (TV series), a Canadian television seriesTabloid (film), a 2010 documentary by Errol MorrisSopwith Tabloid, an aircraft"Tabloid Magazine", a song from The Living End's album Modern Artillery19.the function of British parliamentThe main functions of British Parliament are: (1) to pass laws; (2) to provide, by voting for taxation, the means of carrying on the work of government; (3) to examine government Policy and administrations, including proposal for expenditure; and (4) to debate the major issues of the day.20.the Bill of RightsThe Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These limitations serve to protect the natural rights of liberty and property. They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public. While originally the amendments applied only to the federal government, most of their provisions have since been held to apply to the states by way of the Fourteenth Amendment.21.the ―Lost Generation‖The "Lost Generation" is a term used to refer to the generation, actually an age cohort, that came of age during World War I. The term was popularized by Ernest Hemingway who used it as one of two contrasting epigraphs for his novel, "The Sun Also Rises." In that volume Hemingway credits the phrase to Gertrude Stein, who was then his mentor and patron.22.the Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the ContinentalCongress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. John Adams put forth a resolution earlier in the year which made a formal declaration inevitable. A committee was assembled to draft the formal declaration, to be ready when congress voted on independence. Adams persuaded the committee to select Thomas Jefferson to compose the original draft of the document,[2] which congress would edit to produce the final version. The Declaration was ultimately a formal explanation of why Congress had voted on July 2 to declare independence from Great Britain, more than a year after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. The Independence Day of the United States of America is celebrated on July 4, the day Congress approved the wording of the Declaration. 23.―WASP‖ cultureWhite Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP) is an informal term, often derogatory or disparaging, for a closed group of high-status Americans mostly of British Protestant ancestry. The term implies this group wields disproportionate financial and socialpower.The term is also used in Australia and Canada for similar powerful groups. While WASP power in the United States was unchallenged throughout the 19th century and the early 20th century, most scholars agree that the group's influence has waned since the end of World War II, with the growing importance of Jews, Catholics, and other former outsiders.24.semi-detached housesSemi-detached houses on the Great West Road, photographed on the way to Heathrow.I took the airport bus from somewhere in Central London. The Underground extension to Heathrow was not built until 1977. The location is very approximate. Semi-detached housing (often abbreviated to semi in the UK, Canada and Australia, as in "three-bedroom semi") consists of pairs of houses built side by side as units sharing a party wall and usually in such a way that each house's layout is a mirror image of its twin. This style of housing, although built throughout the world, is commonly seen as particularly symbolic of the suburbanisation of the United Kingdom and Ireland, or post-war homes in Central Canada. Confusingly, this is sometimes colloquially called a duplex in New England, other parts of the United States, and most of Canada, a term used elsewhere for two apartments, one above the other.This type of housing can be thought of as being a half-way state between terraced or row housing and single-family detached homes. Terraced housing is constituted by continuous row houses with open spaces at the front and back, while semi-detachedhouses have front, rear and any one side open spaces, and individual detached houses have open spaces on all sides. 25.OxbridgeOxbridge is a portmanteau of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England, and the term is used to refer to them collectively, often with implications of perceived superior social status. "Oxbridge" can be used as a noun referring to either or both universities or as an adjective describing them or their students.26.The Canterbury TalesThe Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century. The tales (mostly written in verse although some are in prose) are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The prize for this contest is a free meal at the Tabard Inn at Southwark on their return.V. Answer the following questions briefly. (35points)27. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the U. S. government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other? (10%)The answer to the former question is as follows.The three branches—the Legislative, the Executive, headed by the president. And the Judicial, headed by the Supreme Court. The Legislative, including both houses of Congress (the Senate and the House of Representative) .The legislative branch is the only branch that can make federal laws, levy federal taxes and declare war or put foreign treaties into effect. The Executive, headed by the president. The president can appoint federal judges as vacancies occur, including members of the Supreme Court. All such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments. He is the commander in chief of the armed forces. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court with a chief justice and 8 associate justices. The Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases arising out of the Constitution and other cases which do not arise out of individual states. The Supreme Court has the judicial review power.The answer to the latter question is as follows.System of ―checks and balances ‖ of the three-part national government works to keep serious mistakes from being made by one branch or another.28.How to identify people of different classes in British society?(8%)In British society,the classes mainly are classified into upper classes of society ,middle class and salaried people.We should correctly know their strengths and weaknesses.With the objective attitude to the question .29.What factors contribute to the success of American business and industry?(10%) Factors contributing to successSound business idea.Skills in both making and selling the product/delivering the service and running a business.Competent staff.Good cashflow management.Management of inventory, debtors and creditors.Able to adapt and change, making use of new technologies.Good people management and client relationship management.Good marketing plan.30.Hamlet is one of the best-known tragedies by William Shakespeare, what do you know about the play? (7%)An analysis of Hamlet's characterWilliam Shakespeare, the most remarkable playwright and poet of England in the period of the Renaissance. Hamlet, as one of the four great tragedies of Shakespeare, it creates many vivid characters, particularly the image of Hamlet is most well-know.Hamlet is the prince of Denmark. In the early period of time, he has an enthusiastic spirit and positive attitude towards life. We can find it from Ophelia’s compliment: ―The courtier’s, soldier’s, scholar’s eye, tongue sword; the expectancy and rose of the state; the glass of fashion and the mould of form; the observed of all observers‖ (Vickers, 1981:46). But after his father’s death, his mother’s remarriage, his uncle’s usurpation and his girl friend’s betrayal, everything changes in his life and he has to face many choices.Some people think Hamlet is weak and hesitant because his hesitance of killing his uncle and he is skeptical about the words of his father’s ghost. But that is unreasonable. Hamlet is not weak; on the contrary, he is intelligent and brave. He is honest in nature, but he has to play as a madman. He is kind in nature, but he has to revenge. Facing the contrast and difficulties in his life, he doesn’t shrink back but choose to accomplish the revenge plan with more efforts. Sometimes, Hamlet shows doubts, shake and weak will, however, this is not his character. By nature, Hamlet is strong. He's energetic with a magnificent soul. He is magnificent and strong even in times of setbacks, since a man of determination makes far wiser choices at tryingmoments than a vulnerable striving man. Such was the comment for Hamlet by Belinskiy(1948:207) which obviously explains the strong of Hamlet. As the prince of Denmark, on one hand, he must obtain realistic proof to prove his uncle’s crimes; one the other hand, he hopes the revenge is not only the personal revenge, but the change of society. He prays in Act 1, Scene 5: ―The time is out of joint – O, cursed spite that ever I was born to set it right‖ (Shakespeare, 2002:63). The great conflict between the glorious ideals of humanists and the dark reality of society makes Hamlet more powerful and alive. Hamlet is a representative of humanism in Renaissance. Just like Hegel (1885:391)’s words about Hamlet ―What he suspected isn’t what he should do, but how to complete it‖.Many scholars think the relationship between Hamlet and his mother is Oedipus complex. It is true that in Hamlet’s revenge he shows his hate and love to his mother, but that’s not Oedipus complex. Oedipus complex is a desire for sexual involvement with the parent of the opposite sex and a sense of rivalry with the parent of the same sex (Wolff,2002:1423).Hamlet loves his parents. After his father dead, he hates his mother because he thinks she betrays his father. As a son, no matter who he may is, he will get angrily when his mother remarries. He shows his anger and disappointment in Act 1, Scene 2: ―Frailty, thy name is woman! A little month, or ere those shoes were old with which she follow'd my poor father's body. Like Niobe, all tears: why she, even she‖ (Shakespeare, 2002:34). From this we can get that Hamlet knows clearly what to love and what to hate. He is a normal person like everyone.At last, no matter how we evaluate Hamlet, we just express our personal view. There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes. All in all, Hamlet’s character is complex and profound; his image is distinct and great. That is the only thing we can’t deny.。
英美概况考试题目及答案
英美概况考试题目及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 巴黎B. 伦敦C. 纽约D. 华盛顿特区答案：B2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 4月17日C. 12月25日D. 11月11日答案：A3. 英国的官方语言是什么？A. 法语B. 德语C. 英语D. 西班牙语答案：C4. 美国最大的城市是哪个？A. 洛杉矶B. 纽约C. 芝加哥D. 休斯顿答案：B5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 欧元B. 美元C. 英镑D. 日元答案：C6. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？A. 第一B. 第二C. 第三D. 第四答案：B7. 英国的哪个城市是著名的文化和艺术中心？A. 爱丁堡B. 曼彻斯特C. 利物浦D. 格拉斯哥答案：A8. 美国的哪个州被誉为“黄金之州”？A. 德克萨斯州B. 加利福尼亚州C. 佛罗里达州D. 纽约州答案：B9. 英国的哪位君主在位时间最长？A. 伊丽莎白一世B. 维多利亚女王C. 乔治三世D. 伊丽莎白二世答案：D10. 美国的哪个国家公园以其壮观的峡谷景观而闻名？A. 黄石国家公园B. 大峡谷国家公园C. 优胜美地国家公园D. 阿卡迪亚国家公园答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）11. 英国是由______、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰组成的联合王国。
答案：英格兰12. 美国的首都华盛顿特区是为了纪念美国的第一位总统______而命名的。
答案：乔治·华盛顿13. 英国的国花是______。
答案：玫瑰14. 美国的宪法规定了______个分支的政府。
答案：三15. 英国的______是英国君主的正式住所，也是英国王室的行政总部。
答案：白金汉宫16. 美国的______是该国最大的河流系统，流经美国的中部大平原。
答案：密西西比河17. 英国的______是该国最大的政党之一，传统上与劳动阶级联系在一起。
答案：工党18. 美国的______是该国最高法院的所在地，也是司法部门的象征。
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DO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAM!!!!Multiple Choice1. What are the 3 branches of US government?A. Executive, Legislative, JudicialB. Republican, Democratic, ConservativeC. President, Senators, RepresentativesD. Parliament, Queen, House of Lord2. Which of the following is NOT found in the United States?A. Appalachian MountainsB. Thames RiverC. Great LakesD. Niagara Falls3. Who was the first president of the United States?A. Barack ObamaB. George WashingtonC. George BushD. Abraham Lincoln4. Why was the Civil War fought?A. to free slavesB. For America’s independenceC. against KoreaD. to fight terrorism5. Which document is a letter to King George declaring America’s independence from Great Britain?A. ConstitutionB. Bill of RightsC. Magna CartaD. Declaration of Independence6. Which country is NOT a part of the United Kingdom?A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Northern Ireland7. What is the typical weather in the United Kingdom?A. tropicalB. rainyC. freezingD. sunny8. Which document limited the power of the king?A. constitutionB. Bill of RightsC. Magna CartaD. Declaration of Independence9. Which king or queen founded the Church of England?A. Henry VIIIB. Richard IIIC. Elizabeth ID. Victoria10. Who was the most loved king or quee n. This person ruled during the “Golden Age”.A. Henry VIIIB. Richard IIIC. Elizabeth ID. Victoria11. What is NOT a part of England’s political system?A. King / QueenB. RepublicansC. ParliamentD. Prime Minister12. What is the name of the American college entrance exam (similar to the Gao Kao)?A. SATB. GREC. MGMD. GSK13. Which holiday is celebrated to remember those who fought in wars?DO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAM!!!!A. Independence DayB. Labor DayC. Memorial DayD. Arbor Day14. During what period of time did blacks, women, and the disabled gain more rights and equality?A. Civil WarB. Industrial RevolutionC. Jim Crowe EraD. Civil Rights Movement15. What is the name of the terrible disease that killed half of all British citizens beginning in the year 1348?A. Black PlagueB. Typhoid FeverC. Chicken PoxD. Ecoli Poisoning16. Queen Mary was bringing back what religion when she burned 300 people at the stake?A. JudiasimB. IslamC. CatholicismD. the Church of England17. Which of the following is NO T one of Parliament’s duties?A. Creates lawsB. Chooses a new king or queenC. Spends tax moneyD. Watches over the government18. Who decides who gets to work in the British government?A. The QueenB. The House of LordsC. The Prime MinisterD. The Senator19. How do private schools get money?A. from the governmentB. taxesC. they are given scholarshipsD. the students must pay20. Which holiday celebrates love?A. Valentine’s DayB. EasterC. Thanksgiving DayD. St. Patrick’s Day21. Which war had the US fighting against Russia for over 40 years?A. Cold WarB. War of the RosesC. Civil WarD. War of Aggression22. When is Memorial Day?A. March 17B. July 4C. Fourth Thursday in NovemberD. Last Monday in May23. What is the capital of Scotland?A. CardiffB. LondonC. EdinburghD. Belfast24. What is the name of the longest river in the United States?A. ThamesB. MississippiC. SevernD. Missouri25. Who is the current queen of England?A. VictoriaB. MaryC. Elizabeth IID. Elizabeth IDO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAM!!!!26. Who is the head of the executive branch?A. the PresidentB. the RepresentativesC. CongressD. the Supreme Court Short Answer1. When each branch of government makes sure the other branches do not abuse or have too much power, what is this called?_______________________________________________________________________________2. Name 4 freedoms that Americans are guaranteed to have according to the Bill of Rights._________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Who constitutes Parliament?_________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Write 5 different ways to say hello_________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Write 5 different ways to say good-bye (DO NOT WRITE “See Ya” or “Bye-bye”!!)_________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What are 3 symbols of Mardi Gras?_________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What is/are the traditional color/s of Independence Day?_________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Name 5 bodies of water found throughout the United Kingdom._________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Name 5 things American colleges consider when deciding whether someone is accepted at that school:_________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. When soldiers returned home from World War II, there was a huge increase in the number of births. What is the name of that generation of people? __________________________________________________________ ESSAY (at least 10 sentences):Why is it important for Chinese students to learn about western culture?。