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英美文化考试范围（加强版）题型一、选择题55分二、填空题15分三、简答题20分（4问）四、问答题10分（2选1）具体范围一、选择题第1、3、5、10章课后选择题补充：Unit 11. The ancestors of the Welsh are ___A__.A. the CeltsB. the RomansC. the AnglesD. the Normans2. Which of the following is not one of the three Germanic tribes that came to be the basis of modern English race?AA. the Viking DanesB. the AnglesC. the SaxonsD. the Jutes3. The historical Arthur is believed by most historians as a _A__ warrior.A. Celtic B Anglo C Saxon D Norman4. For much of the Middle Ages, Britain was ruled by a(n) ___B___-speaking aristocracy.A. EnglishB. FrenchC. GermanD. GaelicUnit 21. One of the following took place during the Elizabethan age:BA. the making of the Magna CartaB. the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navyC. the rule of Alfred the GreatD. the defeat of King Harold by France2. In England, the monarch, D , declared that the Pope was no longer head of the Church of England.A. Bloody Mary C. King Henry VB. Queen Elizabeth I. D. King Henry VIII3. Three of the following were characteristics of the Elizabethan age. Which of the four is the exception? AA. Queen Elizabeth advocated the Divine Right and quarreled with Parliament.B. Protestantism gradually became the dominant faith.C. This was the age of literature when Shakespeare lived and when English literature blossomed.D. This was the age of adventure on the sea.4. Victorianism was characterized by the following except DA. It was in an age of imperialismB. It saw the great progress in sciences with Charles Darwin as a prominent figure.C. It was the age when the great progress was made in the field of communications.D. It was an age when the Battle of Hastings was won by the Duke of Wellington.Unit521. Which of the following states is called “the Old Colony State”? BA. PennsylvaniaB. MassachusettsC. DelawareD. Georgia22. The term “Father of Waters” is used to refer to _____C_____.A. the Amazon River C. the Mississippi RiverB. the Nile River D. the Hudson River23. Which of the following was not first grown by Native Americans? BA. potato C. pumpkinB. cabbage D. corn24. The first colony at Jamestown in Virginia survived because the colonists discovered a way to earn money. Which of the following was discovered by the Virginians? BA. shipping cotton to EuropeB. growing tobacco in VirginiaC. making a profit by fishingD. growing cotton25. Three of the following were the motives of the English Puritans who went to New England as immigrants. Which was the exception? AA. They believed that the Church of England was not Catholic enough.B. They believed that the Church of England was too Catholic in religious practices.C. They were persecuted in England.D. They wanted to established a colony based on their own religious ideals.26. Thanksgiving Day is originally celebrated by people for __D___.A. healthB. safetyC. freedomD. harvest27. __C___ was the only Founding Father to sign the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the Treaty of Paris.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Benjamin FranklinD. John Adams28. The following words of wisdom were given by Benjamin Franklin except __B___A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. All for one, one for all. ([法] Dumas pére大仲马)C. Time is money.D. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.29. George Washington served _B____ term(s) as US President.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four30. The author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin was ______C______.A. Thomas PaineB. Barbara SmithC. Harriet Beecher StoweD. Mark Twain判断会变为选择题型39. The first English colony was set in (Jamestown in Virginia).40. The (bald eagle) was chosen as the representative of the United States.41. Geographically the United States can be roughly divided into three parts— the western part, the southern part and New England. (X)42. The (Rocky Mountains) are the backbone of North America.45. Pilgrim Fathers settled at Plymouth in (1620).46. The purpose of the First Continental Congress was to (放宽高压政策)47. (Benjamin Franklin) was the first to celebrate the American Dream.50. The Bill of Rights ensured the （individual liberties）51. Mount Rushmore is famous for the faces of four American Presidents, who are G. Washington, T. Jefferson, A. Lincoln, and T. Roosevelt. （此处有改动，原版为F.Roosevelt，是错误的）52. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought on July 1 and 2, 1863 and is considered the turning point in the (Civil War.)二、填空题Unit15. Normans under William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating the Saxon king Harold at the Battle of ___ ____ Hastings ____ in 1066.6.The full name of the United Kingdom is _ The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland___.6. The two largest islands of the British Isles are _ England ___ and __ Ireland.__. (此处有改动)7. All the kings of the Middle Ages in Britain spoke __ French ___ as their mother tongue, and after the Hundred Years’ War, the __ English ____ language took its place.8. What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest? The significance of Norman Conquest lies in the following aspects: the foundation of aristocracy, the final unification of England, the great administrative process, and a link to France.Unit 25. The Origin of Species was written by _____ Charles Darwin _________.6. All English official documents bear the initials OHMS which stands for ____ On Her Majesty’s Service ______.7 In Britain, the executive power is in the hands of __cabinet________.8. ____ Queen Victoria _____ takes the credit of the longest reign in British history.9. In the “Grab for Africa” (Britain) got the lion’s share, which confirmed its supremacy.Unit 51. The nickname for the USA national flag is “_____ Old Glory ________________”.2. The state of _____ Virginia _____ was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I.3. As US national motto, “E Pluribus Unum” means ___ out of many, one ____________5. As pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Mark Twain means _Mark number two_________.6. The largest state in terms of area is __Alaska ________ and the largest state in terms of population is _California_________.7. The meaning of Mississippi is “_great waters_______”.8. Some _Puritans__________, called the Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship Mayflower and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.9. The writer O. Henry called ___Thanksgiving________ the one holiday that is purely American.10. The first shot in the American War of Independence was heard at the village of__Lexington_________ on April 19, 1775.11. In May, 1775, ___the second Continental Congress_________ met in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government.12. On June 14, 1776, the second Continental Congress officially appointed _George Washington____ as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.13. _Thomas Jefferson____ was instructed by the Committee of Five to write the Declaration of Independence.14. The Independence Day of the United States is on __July 4th___________.16. The famous “that this government of the people, by the people, for the people” was from _the Gettysburg Address_________17. The 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights granted the American people the right to keep and bear__arms________.三、简答题Unit18. What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest?The significance of Norman Conquest lies in the following aspects: the foundation of aristocracy, the final unification of England, the great administrative process, a link to France, a great influence of French on English.(此处有改动，原版共四点，现改为五点)Unit210. What were the main features of the Elizabethan age?The Elizabethan age is often remmembered by two things. The first is literature, especially the William Shakespeare’s play. The second is marine adventure and the Establishment of maritime hegemony(不好意思，这个没记全，是我自己结合着写的)11. Explain the atmosphere of Victorianism.Victorianism was an age of national development and national optimism. Tremendous social reform took place. The greatist one of all was made in the field of communications. Victorianism family life had the quality of stability and the victorians were extremely religious. It was also an age of imperialism.Unit 535. What is the significance of the Second Continental Congress?In May 1775, the second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government. It founded a Continental Army and Navy under the commond of George WashingtonOn June 11th, 1776, the second Continental Congress appointed a committee of five men to draft a Declaration of Independence,The young Thomas Jefferson was chosen by the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence, which the congress adopted on July 4th, 1776.37. What social problems did the American Civil War solve?The war resolved two fundamental questions that had divided the United States since 1776.It put an end to slavery, which was completely abolished by the 13th Amendment to the constitution in 1865.It also decided, once and for all, that American was not a collection of semi-independent states, but a single indivisible nation.四、问答题（2选1作答，不少于100字）1、美国枪支泛滥what do you think of the wide spread of gun in the US？2、君主立宪制新视野读写教程第三册Unit 1XI1. No matter how experienced a speaker you are, and how well you have prepared your speech, you will have difficulty making a speech at such a noisy reception.2. Just as all his sister’s friends cared about him, Jimmy cared about them.3. Car manufacturers stamp a vehicle identification number at several places on new cars to help track down stolen vehicles.4. If you dare tell on me when the teacher gets back I won’t say a word to you any more.5. Some elderly people prefer to live on their own while the great majority choose to live with their children.6. Here is something that needs to be reckoned with: how to get the necessary finances to establish the company.XII1. 每当有人帮了你，无论事情大小，无论他地位高低，你都应该对他说声“谢谢”。
英美文化知识竞赛【英美文化知识竞赛试题及答案】
英美文化知识竞赛【英美文化知识竞赛试题及答案】对于英语教师而言，英语教学中注重英美文化知识的导入,能加深学生对所学内容的理解和掌握！为此，下面了英美文化知识竞赛试题以供大家阅读。
第一部分(客观题，共60分)PART ONERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] are given. Choose the one which you think best pletes the statement or answers the questions . (60 points, 2 point for each)1. The British Isles are made up of _____ .A. three large islands and hundreds of small onesB. three large islands and dozens of small onesC. two large islands and hundreds of small onesD. two large islands and dozens of small ones2. In Britain,____ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, _____A. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons3. Christianity was first brought to England by ____.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Danes4. ______ is the oldest of all the parties in Ireland.A. The Irish Labour PartyB. The Progressive DemocratsC. Fianna FailD. Fine Gael5. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in ______.A. 200B.C. B. 55 B.C. C. 55 A.D. D. 410 A.D.6. When Wales was brought under the English Crown, the title of “Prince of Wales” was borne by _____, the eldest son of the reigning monarch.A. Richard IB. Henry IIIC. Edward ID. Edward II7. Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the ____ of Christ, and is the great Christian festivals.A. birthB. deathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection8. British recorded history begins with the ___ invasion.A. RomanB. VikingC. Anglo-SaxonD. Norman9. In the United Kingdom, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the remendation of ___. A. the Speaker C. the Duke of Edinburgh10. In England no females were allowed to vote in national elections before ___. A. 1918 B. 1920 C. 1928D. 1945B. the Lord Chancellor D. the Prime Minister11. The two very important crops in Britain are ___. A. barley and corn B. wheat and riceC. barley and oatsD. wheat and barley12. In Britain, a ____ is held when a Member of Parliament dies, retires or resigns. A. civic electionB. by-election D. general electionC. popular election13. The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ——Prince Charles, Prince of _____, is the heir to the throne. A. England C. WalesB. Scotland D. Northern Ireland14. In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is aeptable to all shades of opinion in _______. A. the Privy Council B. the House of Lords C. the Supreme Court D. the House of Commons15. Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has bee rich through _____. A. manufacturing industries B. farming and mining C. service industries D. forestry and fishing16. With regard to its size, Australia is _____ country in the world. A. the third largest B. the fourth largest C. the fifth largest D. the sixth largest17. Australia is the world's largest exporter of _____.A. wheatB. woolC. meatD. dairy products18. The main feature of Australia's trade is that ______.A. it is mainly with developing countries and Great BritainB. it has had a deficit on visible tradeC. it has had a surplus on invisible tradeD. it has involved the exchange of raw materials for finished products19. It is assumed that the first Europeans who reached Australia’s shores were _____. A. the Dutch B. the English C. the GermansD. the Spanish and Portugese20. The head of state of Australia is ______. A. the Governor B. the President C. the Prime Minister D. the Queen of England21. Politically, Australia is divided into _____states and two territories. A. four B. five C. six D. seven22. Among the five Australian cities with a population of over a million only ___ lies on the Western coast.A. SydneyB. BrisbaneC. MelbourneD. Perth23. Apart from Britain, the Queen is also the head of state of the following countries EXCEPT______. A.Australia B.Canada C.New Zealand D.South Africa24. In New Zealand, nearly three-quarters of the population (including more than 95 percent of the Maori) live in ____. A. South Island B. North Island C. Stwart IslandD. the Chatham Islands25. The natural disasters in New Zealand may include______. A.earthquakes, volcanoes and flooding B.volcanoes, flooding and heavy snows C.earthquakes, flooding, and heavy snows D.volcanoes, heavy snows and earthquakes26. New Zealand’s highest peak is ___ in the mountain range called the central Southern Alps. A. Mount Ngauruhoe B. Mount Tongariro C. Mount Cook D. Mount Taranaki27. ______ is the capital of New Zealand. A.AucklandB.WellingtonC.TorontoD.Montreal28. New Zealand consists of two main islands: _______. A. North Island and South island B. Steward Island and Long Island C. West Island and East Island D. Victorian island and Tasman Island29. New Zealand’s climate is generally _____ and seasonal differences are not so great. A. dry and cold B. mild and moist C. hot and wet D. windy and cold30. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of_____. A. Easter B. Christmas C. Valentine D. New Year's DayPART TWODecide whether the following statements are true (T) or false(F). (10 points, 2 point for each)31.( )Britain is no longer an imperial country.32.( )The capital of Belfast is a larger city with halfa million people.33.( )Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.34.( )In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.35.( )The Prime Minister and Cabi decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy.36.( )Ireland is a republic with a government headed bya Prime Minister, elected directly by the people.37.( )The attitude of Ireland toward Britain is dislike or even hatred because of the colonial past.38.( )The European settlement in Australian started in 1788 in Sydney.39.( )Victoria and South Australian were established as convict colonies.40.( )Convict transportation to Australian continent was stopped in 1852.第二部分(主观题，共20分)Given an one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (20 points,4 points for each)41. How long was Britain under the Roman oupation?42. What does the British Parliament consist of?43. Who is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period?44. Who is the writer of A Midsummer Night’s Dream?45. Who is the first female Prime Minister in Australia?1-5 C A A A B 6-10 D A A D A 11-15 D B C D B 16-20 D B D DD 21-25 C D D B A 26-30 C B A B A 31-35 T F T T T 36-40 F F T F F Ⅱ.41. Britain was under the Roman oupation for nearly 400 years.42. The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.43. James Joyce is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period. 44. William Shakespeare 45. Julia Gillard看了英美文化知识竞赛试题及答案的人还看：1.英美文化毕业论文范文2.英美文化的差异与区别3.汉语言文化知识竞赛试题内容仅供参考。
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英语角欧美知识文化竞赛题（初、决赛汇总）初赛第一轮（8人）判断题1．Hamburger 起源与美国, yes or no? 对2．在希腊,当某人向你翘起大拇指表示: You are so good. Yes or no? 错3．Fourth of July is Independence Day. Yes or no? 对4．Dragon 在中国古时候是帝王的象征,西方国家也是如此. Yes or no? 错5．There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall and winter. Yes or no? 对6．Hot dog is very popular in U. S. Yes or no? 对7．当你与外国客人共进晚餐,中途,你想上洗手间,这时你通常会说: Sorry. Yes or no? 对8．Tom. Smith, Tom 是姓, Smith 是名. Yes or no? 错9．在美国,无论是火警还是匪警都拨911. Yes or no? 错10. Make hamburger out of somebody. 是指给某人做汉堡包. Yes or no? 错11. 当你收到外国友人的礼物时, 应当面拆开, 赞美对方的礼物的同时向对方表示感谢. Yes or no? 对12. Eat noodles 在中国人的生日上是必不可少的,它象征着长寿健康. Yes or no? 对13. 当你遇到一位女性, 不知道她是否已婚, 你通常称她为Miss. Yes or no? 对14. 在美国, 人们通常称校长为principal, 在英国则称为headmaster. Yes or no? 对15. The first floor 在美国是指第一层楼. Yes or no? 对16. 在西方国家, thirty 是不吉利的数字. Yes or no? 错选择题C1、澳大利亚的首都是？A、悉尼B、墨尔本C、堪培拉A2、美国哪个城市位于密歇根东南部，与加拿大相邻，是美国中西部工业中心，全球三大汽车公司总部都设在这里，号称“汽车工业王国”？A、底特律B、纽约C、休斯敦B3、Yahoos(野胡)是下列哪部文学作品中出现的名词？A、《鲁宾逊漂流记》B、《格列佛游记》C、《乌托邦》4、被称为“枫叶之国”的是？A、新西兰B、加拿大C、荷兰5、美国南北的分界线是密苏里河，东西分界线是？A、密西西比河B、哈德逊河C、安大略湖6、名著《呼啸山庄》采用了以下哪种叙事方法？A、倒叙B、插叙C、补叙7、美国文化的象征不包括？A、美国哥特式B、芭比娃娃C、自由女神像D、山姆大叔E、野牛镍币F、美国白宫8、伊丽莎白时期最盛行的文学形式是？A、戏剧B、小说C、诗歌9、下列不是海明威的作品的是？A、《太阳照常升起》B、《乞力马扎罗的雪》C、《百年孤独》（哥伦比亚·加西亚马尔克斯）10、橄榄球起源于哪个国家？A、英国B、美国C、法国11、下列不属于美国报刊的是？A、时代周刊B、泰晤士报（英国历史最悠久）C、读者文摘12、《鲁滨逊漂流记》的主人公鲁滨逊·克鲁索在孤岛上生存了多少年？A、八年B、十八年C、二十八年13、美国南北战争期间在位的总统领导的北方军最终获胜，废除了奴隶制度，此任总统是？A、华盛顿B、林肯C、罗斯福14、不是英国浪漫主义诗人的是？A、济慈B、华兹华斯C、丁尼生（维多利亚时期诗人）15、巴黎圣母院属于西方美术上哪种风格的建筑？A、哥特式B、巴洛克式C、拜占庭式16、下列哪一部是萧伯纳的作品？A、《尤利西斯》（爱尔兰·乔伊斯）B、《芭芭拉少校》C、《动物农庄》（批判主义作家乔治·奥威尔）问答题1、天主教的七宗罪有哪些？请列举至少四个。
(完整版)英美文化知识竞赛题
1. The river Thames is in _c____.A WalesB ScotlandC EnglandD Northern Ireland2. The Industrial Revolution started in __a___.A the Great BritainB the United StatesC CanadaD Australia3. Big Ben was named after _b____.A Christopher WrenB Benjamin HallC Ben JohnD G. Stephenson4. The most popular sport in America is __a___.A. baseballB. basketballC. football5. There are two major national parties in Britain: the Conservative party and __c___.A the Liberal PartyB the Democratic PartyC the Labour PartyD the Republican Party6. Most British couples go to ___a__ to have their wedding ceremony.A. churchB. concertC. registry office7. British food is __c___.A. unlimitedB. abundantC. limitedD. changeable8. The British people usually have a small quantity of ___a__ as a first course.A. soupB. sweetC. vegetable9. What the Englishmen usually talk about in their daily life is __c___.A. priceB. taxC. weatherD. sports10. The British people are great lovers of betting. The most money they bet mainly on__a___.A. horse racingB. BingoC. football poolsD. dog racing11. ___a__ is basically a home and family festival.A. ChristmasB. Boxing DayC. Easter Monday12.Wages mean a payment usually of money for labour or services according to contractand on the following basis except __c___.A. hourlyB. dailyC. monthlyD. piecework13. The British people traditionally like to live in ____b_.A. high buildingsB. small housesC. big houses14. England occupies the ___c__ portion of the U.K. A. northern B. eastern C.southern15.The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is __b___.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. Scotland16.Britain is basically an importer of __d___.A. foodB. raw materialsC. manufacturesD. both A and B17.The second largest port in Britain is __c___. A. London B. Belfast C. Liverpool18.The decrease of British population is caused by the following except _d____.A. limitation of immigrationB. fall of the birth rateC. fall of death rateD. unemployment19. Ernest Hemingway is __b___.A EnglishmanB AmericanC DutchD Denmark20. In which day is Halloween celebrated?bA 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December21.The U.S. is cal led a“ melting pot〞becaused___.A its steel industry is highly developedB it has great influence on the worldC it is an important economic center of the worldD people from different races live there together22.American Independence Day fall on __a___.A. the 4th of JulyB. October 31stC. March 20th23.The general election in America is held every __b___ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 324.The symbol of the US Democratic Party is __a___.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagle25.The symbol of the US Republic Party is __b___.A. tigerB. elephantC. donkey26.Thanksgiving Day is originated in __b___.A. EnglandB. AmericaC. ScotlandD. Canada27.Marriage in America is considered __d___.A. more important to the parentsB. a pure religious affairC. rather burdensomeD. a pure individual matter28. __b___ American young people live independently after marriage.A. HalfB. MostC. Some29. The rate of divorce in America ranks __c___ in the world.A. secondB. thirdC. firstD. fourth30. The popular foods in America include the following except __d___.A. hamburgersB. hot dogsC. breadD. rice。
英美文化常识竞赛(带倒计时10秒音效)
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1.中国人喜欢说“自己动手，丰衣足食”，英 美人也有类似的喜好，他们称之为___。 ( C ) A. PPU B. DUT C. DIY D. MOP
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20. “an apple of love ”的意思是掌上明珠。 （ ×）
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17. 用于安慰人或不含恶意的谎言，英语中叫 _____________ lie。 （ B ）
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18. VIP 的全称是？ Very Important People
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19. 在美国土生土长的传统节日是____。 ( B )
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13 ？ 14. 西方人最不喜欢的数字是______
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15. 世界上三大短篇小说之父是谁？
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16. 你给一个手机关机的人打电话，你在电话 中听到的英语是： ( C ) A. Sorry, the phone you waited is powered off. B. Sorry, the person you dialed is powering off. C. Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is powered off. D. Sorry, the subscriber you liked is powering off.
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北京外国语大学英语学院英语语言文学专业二外法语1995——2009二外德语1995——2009二外日语1995——2009二外俄语1995——2009二外西班牙语1998——2009二外法语（MTI）2010二外德语（MTI）2010二外日语（MTI）2010二外俄语（MTI）2010二外西班牙语（MTI）2010基础英语1995——2010（2000——2009有答案）基础英语（外研中心外语教育、外国语言专业）2007——2010英美文学1995——2010（2002——2008有答案）英美文学（外国文学所）2009英美文学文论与文化研究（外国文学所）2010英语语言学和应用语言学1995——2010（注：1995——1997年称“英语应用语言学”）（2002——2009有答案）美国社会文化研究1990，1995——2010（1990有答案）英国社会文化研究1995——2010澳大利亚研究1995——2010英、汉互译（笔译）（英语学院）2009英语翻译理论与实践（英语学院）1997——2008，2010（2000——2001，2003——2005有答案）英汉同声传译（高翻学院）1998——2008（2002——2005有答案）英汉互译（同声传译）（高翻学院）2009——2010复语同声传译专业试卷（高翻学院）2009——2010英语翻译基础（MTI笔译方向）2010汉语写作与百科知识（MTI笔译方向）2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（笔译）2009——2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（口译）2009——2010英汉对比与翻译2001高级翻译1995——1997外语教育2008——2009英语教育2002——2007外语语言研究方向专业试卷2008英语综合1985，1995——2002（1985有答案）语言测试2002——2007普通语言学2007普通语言学、外语教学2004——2006（2004——2005有答案）普通语言学及应用语言学（外研中心）2010句法、第二语言习得2003综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002英语新闻业务与新闻学基础知识2006——2009国际新闻2010国际法学专业（无此试卷）外交学专业综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002中国外语教育研究中心外国语语言学及应用语言学专业二外法语1995——2009二外德语1995——2009二外日语1995——2009二外俄语1995——2009二外西班牙语1998——2009二外法语（MTI）2010二外德语（MTI）2010二外日语（MTI）2010二外俄语（MTI）2010二外西班牙语（MTI）2010基础英语1995——2010（2000——2009有答案）基础英语（外研中心外语教育、外国语言专业）2007——2010英美文学1995——2010（2002——2008有答案）英美文学（外国文学所）2009英美文学文论与文化研究（外国文学所）2010英语语言学和应用语言学1995——2010（注：1995——1997年称“英语应用语言学”）（2002——2009有答案）美国社会文化研究1990，1995——2010（1990有答案）英国社会文化研究1995——2010澳大利亚研究1995——2010英、汉互译（笔译）（英语学院）2009英语翻译理论与实践（英语学院）1997——2008，2010（2000——2001，2003——2005有答案）英汉同声传译（高翻学院）1998——2008（2002——2005有答案）英汉互译（同声传译）（高翻学院）2009——2010复语同声传译专业试卷（高翻学院）2009——2010英语翻译基础（MTI笔译方向）2010汉语写作与百科知识（MTI笔译方向）2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（笔译）2009——2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（口译）2009——2010英汉对比与翻译2001高级翻译1995——1997外语教育2008——2009英语教育2002——2007外语语言研究方向专业试卷2008英语综合1985，1995——2002（1985有答案）文化语言学2007语言测试2002——2007普通语言学2007普通语言学、外语教学2004——2006（2004——2005有答案）普通语言学及应用语言学（外研中心）2010句法、第二语言习得2003综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002外国文学所英语语言文学专业二外法语1995——2009二外德语1995——2009二外日语1995——2009二外俄语1995——2009二外西班牙语1998——2009二外法语（MTI）2010二外德语（MTI）2010二外日语（MTI）2010二外俄语（MTI）2010二外西班牙语（MTI）2010基础英语1995——2010（2000——2009有答案）基础英语（外研中心外语教育、外国语言专业）2007——2010英美文学1995——2010（2002——2008有答案）英美文学（外国文学所）2009英美文学文论与文化研究（外国文学所）2010英语语言学和应用语言学1995——2010（注：1995——1997年称“英语应用语言学”）（2002——2009有答案）美国社会文化研究1990，1995——2010（1990有答案）英国社会文化研究1995——2010澳大利亚研究1995——2010英、汉互译（笔译）（英语学院）2009英语翻译理论与实践（英语学院）1997——2008，2010（2000——2001，2003——2005有答案）英汉同声传译（高翻学院）1998——2008（2002——2005有答案）英汉互译（同声传译）（高翻学院）2009——2010复语同声传译专业试卷（高翻学院）2009——2010英语翻译基础（MTI笔译方向）2010汉语写作与百科知识（MTI笔译方向）2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（笔译）2009——2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（口译）2009——2010英汉对比与翻译2001高级翻译1995——1997外语教育2008——2009英语教育2002——2007外语语言研究方向专业试卷2008英语综合1985，1995——2002（1985有答案）语言测试2002——2007普通语言学2007普通语言学、外语教学2004——2006（2004——2005有答案）普通语言学及应用语言学（外研中心）2010句法、第二语言习得2003综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002德语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）德国外交经济2000——2005德国文学2001——2005德语翻译理论与实践2000——2005基础德语2000——2005德语教学法2004——2005德语跨文化经济交际2000——2005德语语言学2000——2005国际问题研究所外交学专业综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002社会科学部外交学专业综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002国际商学院外交学专业综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002俄语学院俄语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）俄罗斯社会与文化2002——2003，2005俄罗斯文学2002——2005俄语翻译2004俄语翻译技巧2002翻译理论（俄语专业）2003俄语翻译理论与实践2005俄语基础2004——2005俄语语言学基础理论2002——2004现代俄语语言学2005俄语综合2002法语系法语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）欧洲语言学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）德语系德语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）德国外交经济2000——2005德国文学2001——2005德语翻译理论与实践2000——2005基础德语2000——2005德语教学法2004——2005德语跨文化经济交际2000——2005德语语言学2000——2005日语系日语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）日本社会文化2004（日语系）日本语言文学2004（日语系）以下试卷为日研中心试卷，仅供参考：专业日语2009（2009有答案）基础日语1997——2006，2008——2009（2000——2006，2008——2009有答案）日本概况2003——2005（2003——2005有答案）日本社会1997——2004（2000——2004有答案）日本社会经济2008（2008有答案）日本社会日本经济2005——2006（2005——2006有答案）日本文化1997——2004，2008（2000——2004，2008有答案）日本文学1997——2004，2008（2000——2004，2008有答案）日本文学日本文化2005——2006（2005——2006有答案）日本语言1997——2004（2000——2004有答案）日本语教育2008（2008答案）日本语言日本教育2005——2006（2005——2006有答案）日本语学2008（2008有答案）综合考试（日语专业）1997——2002（2000——2002有答案）日研中心日语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）专业日语2009（2009有答案）基础日语1997——2006，2008——2009（2000——2006，2008——2009有答案）日本概况2003——2005（2003——2005有答案）日本社会1997——2004（2000——2004有答案）日本社会经济2008（2008有答案）日本社会日本经济2005——2006（2005——2006有答案）日本文化1997——2004，2008（2000——2004，2008有答案）日本文学1997——2004，2008（2000——2004，2008有答案）日本文学日本文化2005——2006（2005——2006有答案）日本语言1997——2004（2000——2004有答案）日本语教育2008（2008答案）日本语言日本教育2005——2006（2005——2006有答案）日本语学2008（2008有答案）综合考试（日语专业）1997——2002（2000——2002有答案）西葡系西班牙语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）西班牙语基础2003——2004（其中2004年的试卷共12页，缺P11-12）西班牙语专业2003——2004欧洲语言学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）阿语系阿拉伯语语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）欧洲语系欧洲语言文学专业二外英语1997——2003（2000——2003有答案）亚非语系亚非语言文学专业（无此试卷）国际交流学院语言学及应用语言学专业比较文学概论2004海外汉学2003——2004现代汉语1999古代汉语1999综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002综合考试（含古代汉语、古代文学、现当代文学）2001中国历史文化2001历史文化综合1999——2000语言学与应用语言学专业综合2000语言学及现代汉语2000——2001比较文学与世界文学专业比较文学概论2004海外汉学2003——2004中国古代文学专业综合考试（含古代汉语、古代文学、现当代文学）2001高翻学院外国语语言学及应用语言学专业二外法语1995——2009二外德语1995——2009二外日语1995——2009二外俄语1995——2009二外西班牙语1998——2009二外法语（MTI）2010二外德语（MTI）2010二外日语（MTI）2010二外俄语（MTI）2010二外西班牙语（MTI）2010基础英语1995——2010（2000——2009有答案）基础英语（外研中心外语教育、外国语言专业）2007——2010英汉互译（同声传译）（高翻学院）2009——2010英汉同声传译（高翻学院）1998——2008（2002——2005有答案）英、汉互译（笔译）（英语学院）2009英语翻译理论与实践（英语学院）1997——2008，2010（2000——2001，2003——2005有答案）复语同声传译专业试卷（高翻学院）2009——2010英语翻译基础（MTI笔译方向）2010汉语写作与百科知识（MTI笔译方向）2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（笔译）2009——2010翻译硕士专业学位（MTI）英汉互译（口译）2009——2010英汉对比与翻译2001高级翻译1995——1997外语教育2008——2009英语教育2002——2007外语语言研究方向专业试卷2008英语综合1985，1995——2002（1985有答案）语言测试2002——2007普通语言学2007普通语言学、外语教学2004——2006（2004——2005有答案）普通语言学及应用语言学（外研中心）2010句法、第二语言习得2003综合考试（含国际政治、汉语）2000——2002英语语言学和应用语言学1995——2010（注：1995——1997年称“英语应用语言学”）（2002——2009有答案）。
英美文化常识(北外保送生考试常年保留题型!!!)
1.What are the two major parties in Britan?------They are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.2.What is the official full name of Britain?-----It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3.Who is the head of government in Ireland?-----It is the Prime Minister.4.Who is James Joyce?-----He is the most well-know Irish writer of the modern period.5.Who were the first Americans?------They were the Indians.6.What kind of economic system does the United States have?-----It has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.7.What is bilingualism?-----The phenomenon that English and French are the two official languages in Canada is called bilingualism.8.What are the geographical feature of Australia as a continent?------Australia is the flatest and lowest of the continents.9.What are the powers the constitution confers on the House of Representatives?------The House of Representatives has powers to make and change laws.10.What animal is a national symbol of New Zealand?------The kiwi is a national symbol of the country.11.What is the Renaissance?------Renaissance was the revival of classical literature and artistic styles in European history. 12.What are the most important journals in the U.K.?------They are the Economist,New Statesman and Society,and Spectator.13.Why is the Shannon River important to Ireland?------Because it provides electricity for much of the Republic.14.How many states are there in the United States?------There are 50 states in the United States.15.What is Hispanic?------A Hispanic is a Spanish-speaking person of the United States.16.What is the Bill of Rights?-------It is the term used for the first ten amendments to the Constitution.17.What is the Canada Council?-----It is the Canad ian Government’s funding agency.18.What is Aborigines?-------It is the term used to describe the original people of Australia.19.What was the nature of the White Australia Policy?------It was a discriminatory immigration policy,which restricted the non –whites to enter Australia.20.What are New Zealand’s main exports?------Meat,wool and dairy products are main exports.21.What was Queen Mary known as?------She was known as the “Bloody Mary”and also remembered as the monarch who lost the lastBritish possession on the continent------French port of calais.22.What did Britain become after the Industrial Revolution?-----Britain became the “workshop of the world”.23.What is the House of Lords made up of?------It is made up of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.24.What are the two major parties in Ireland?------They are Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.25.What is meant by “Vietnamization” of the war?--------It meant that South Vietnamese troops would be war-built up to replace Americal fighting force.26.Which country is the world’s biggest producer and user of tobacco?------It is the U.S.A..27.Who was the only writer in colonial period still read today?-------He was Benjamin Franklin.28.Who was the first prime minister in Canada?------He was Sir John Macdonald.29.What was the convict system?------In the convict system, the convicts were punished by being transported to remote places. 30.How is New Zealand electricity produced?------It is produced by: firstly,hydropower;secondly,gas;thirdly,coal.31.What is the most important established Church in Britain?-----It is the Church of England.32.What is the jury’s job in Britain?------In criminal cases,it is to decide the issue of guilt or innocence.33.Where were oil and natural gas found in Britain?------Oil and natural gas are found under the North Sea.34.What are the characteristics of Ireland’s climate?-----It can be described as “mild,moist and changeable”.35.What did the real Americal Literature begin?-----It began after the America War of Independence.36.Where is the president of the United States’ offcial residence?-----The White House is his official residence.37.What kind of history do people often say that the history of Canada?------People often say that the history of Canada is a history of immigration.38.What is “urban sprawl’’?------It refers to a city that has grown over a large area of land.39.What is the way of changing the constitution in Australia?------The Constitution can be changed only by referendum.40.Where is the volcanic activity in New Zealand?------The volcanic activity can be found on the central plateau in North Island.41.What are the three natural zones in Scotland?------They are the Highlands in the north,the central Lowlands and the southern Uplands.42.What was the Gunpowder plot of 1605?------It was the most famous of the Catholic conspiracies.43.What did the English Industrial Revolution begin with?-----It began with the textile industry.44.What is the capital of Ireland?------It is Dublin.45.Which state is the largest in the United States?------Alaska is the largest one.46.What is the American foreign policy in the early 1930s?-----In the early 1930s,the American foreign policy was isolationist.47.What is affirmative action?------It is the preferential treatment for minorities and women in education and employment.48.What was established in 1670 in Canada?------The English Hudson Bay Company was established in 1670.49.Which hemisphere is Australia in?------It is in the Southern hemisphere.50.Where is the capital of New Zealand?------It is Wellington.51.Who were the Vikings?-----The Vikings were the Norwegians and the Danes from Denmark.52.Which system was completely established under William in English?-----The feudal system was completely established under William in English.53.What are the main courts of civil jurisdiction in England and Wales?-----They are the Country Courts.54.When did Ireland declare itself a republic?------Ireland declared itself a republic on April 18,1949.55.Where is known as the agricultural capital of the U.s.?-----Omaha is known as the argricultural capital of the U.S.A..56.What is the most central functions of the Congress in America?-----It is the passage of laws.57.What is Mark Twain’s ma ster work?-----It is the Adventure of Huckleberry Finn.58.Which city is Canada’s largest city?-----It is Toronto.59.What was Australia called in the 1950s?------Australia was called “the lucky country”in the 1950s.60.What do you think is the most noticeable feature of New Zealand geography?-----It is mountains widely spread all over the country where active volcanoes scatter.61.Which war was relatively smooth,with no bloodshed,nor any execution of the king in Britain? ------It is the Glorious Revolution.62.What are the three periods as far as the evolution of the British economy is concerned?-------There are steady development in the 50s and 60s,economic recession in the 70s and economic recovery in the 80s.63.What is a constitutional monarchy?------It is a governmental system in which the head of State is a king or a queen who reigns but does not rule.64.What is the chief language of instruction in Ireland?-----It is English.65.Which are some of the biggest cities in the U.S.?------They are New York,Los Angeles,Chicago,San Francisco and Philadelphia.66.Who drafted The Declaration of Independence in the U.S.?------He was Thomas Jefferson..67.Which country is the world’s leading exporter of agricultural products?-----It is the United States.68.In what way does Quebec differ from the other provinces of Canada?-----It differs from the other provinces because it has strong French culture.69.What is nations largest and most diverse industry today in Australia?-----It is agriculture.70.What percentage are Maori to the population of New Zealand?------About 10% are Maori or part Maori.71.Where are mostly highland and lowland in Great Britian?-----The north and west of Britian are mainly highlands,while the east and south-east are mostly lowlands.72.What is Heptarchy?-----By the end of the 7th century, England was divided into seven kingdoms which was,called Heptarchy.73.What did England appear in the 18th century,which owed a great deal to the invention of machines?-----The Industrial Revolution appeared in England in the 18th century.74.What is the basic ethnic stock in Ireland?------It is Celtic.75.What does tariff protection mean?-----It means to get higher import taxes to protect domestic production.76.What is the full name of the U.S.?-----It is the United States of America.77.What is the general view of Americans on education?-----It is that every American has the right and obligation to become educated.78.What does Governor-General represent?----It represents the Queen.79.Which three periods are the history of Australia divided into?-----They ae the arrival of Aborigines,the colonization of Australia by the British,and the Commonwealth of Australia.80.Who was the first European come to New Zealand and What was his nationality?-----He was Abel Tasman and was a Dutchman.81.What were the forerunners of the Liberal Party in Britain?------They are Whigs.82.How many members are there in the House of Commons?------There are 651 members in the House of Commons.83.What is the difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots,Welsh and Irish?------The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons,while those the Scots,Welsh and Irish are Celts.84.What is the Republican Army?------It is a terrorist or organization dedicated to the union of all Ireland as one country under one government.85.Which three countries have the largest populations in the world?------China,India and the United States have the largest population in the world.86.Who led the boycott of the bus company in Montgomery,Alabama?-----He is Martin Luther King,Jr.87.What is the “ Lost Generation”?------It refers 60s young intellectuals who becames disappointed and bitter after World War II. 88.What are most industries in Canada?------It is manufacturing.89.Who was the first Prime Minister in Australia?-----He was Edmund Barton.90.What are two main islands in New Zealand?------They are North Island and South Island.91.Who were the Lollards?----They were poor priests and travelling preachers who were John Wyclif’s followers in the 14th century.92.What has the new farming been called in Britain?----It has been called agribusiness.93.What does the NHS provide in Britain?----It provides the family health,hospital and specialist services.94.Who is the head of state in Ireland?------The head of state is the president.95.Who were the Puritans?----The Puritans were the members of a Protestand group in England who wanted to purify the Church of England.96.Which three branches is the U.S. government divided into?------They are the legislative,the executive and the judicial.97.What is adult education also called now?-------It is also called”continuing education” programs or “lifelong education” programs.98.What was the consequence of the Seven Years’ War between the British and the French?------After the Seven Years’ War, the French were forced to give up every inch of land in North America.99.What is the role of the Senate in Australia?------The senate has the very nearly equal power as the House of Representatives,except that it has no power to deal with money bills.cation in New Zealand is free,secular and compulsory,What does this sentence mean?-----It means that no tuition fee is paid,no school is run by religious party and every child must go to school to study.西方人眼中的数字生活中的数字(number)无处不在，但有写数字带有固定的象征意义。
英美文化常识
英美文化常识第一篇：英美文化常识英美文化知识素养答题题库2012-04-09 12:20:24| 分类：默认分类|字号订阅英美文化知识素养答题题库 1 单项选择题：美国由___________个州组成。
A.48B.49C.50D.51 答案C 单项选择题：人有绰号，城市有绰号，有趣的是，有的国家也有绰号，如美国的绰号是————，英国的绰号是————A Aunt Sam, Uncle JohnB New Continent, Great BritainC Washington, ElizabethD Uncle Sam, John Bull 答案D 单项选择题：在英美国家，人们通常将“体力劳动者”称为———workers，把“脑力劳动者”称为———workers，而把“服务、维修等行业的人们”称为————workers。
A blue, green, whiteB blue, white, grey.C black, blue, greenD white, blue, black 答案B 单项选择题：在美国土生土长的传统节日是_____________。
A.复活节B.感恩节C.圣诞节D.中秋节答案 B 5 单项选择题：有这样一则笑话：有一次一个外宾对翻译说：“I wonder if I cango somewhere?”翻译回答道“Yes, you can go anywhere in China.”外宾不禁愕然。
你知道这位翻译的问题出在哪里了吗？A 外宾的意思是他想马上离开。
B 外宾的意思是他要上厕所。
C外宾的意思是他想随便走走。
D外宾的意思是想休息一下。
答案B 6 单项选择题：当你给一位英国朋友写信时，你若在写完信之后突然想起来还要补充点什么，此时你通常在补充的内容前加上————这两个字母。
A P,SB OTC C,DD B,C 答案A 单项选择题：中国人喜欢说“自己动手，丰衣足食”，英美人也有类似的喜好，他们称之为______。
英美文学常识课程考核重点(精)
1.The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in ___?A 200 B.CB 55 A.DC 55 B.CD 410 A.D2.The capital of Northern Ireland is ___?A BlefastB BirminghanC EdinburghD Cardiff3.The statement “You can not step twice into the same river”was said by___?A AristotleB HeracletusC SocratesD Pythagoras4.The greatest names in European philosophy are Socrates, ___, and Aristotle, who are active in Athens in the 5th and 4th century B.C.A PythagorasB HeracleitusC HerodotusD Plato5.Between 1337 and 1453 the ___ took place in Britain.A Wars of RosesB Black DeathC Hundred Years’WarD Peasants Uprising6.William, Duke of Normandy, fought King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings in___.A 1066B 1086C 1381D 10357. The first Civil War in Britain lasted from ___ to ___.A 1600 --- 1604B 1640 --- 1644C 1642 --- 1646D 1646 --- 16508. ___ believed that the highest good in life was pleasure, freedom from pain and emotional upheaval.A CynicsB StoicsC ScepticsD Epieureans9.James Watt created a ___ in 1769?A Spinning MuleB Steam EngineC Power LoomD Spinning Jenny10.Most of the land belonging to the Saxons was confiscated by William and given to ___.A The DanesB the IrishC The Norman baronsD The Scots答案:1. 选C。
英语文化常识题
英语文化常识题英语文化常识是指与英语语言和英语国家相关的文化知识。
了解英语文化常识不仅可以匡助我们更好地学习和使用英语，还可以增加我们对英语国家的了解，提升我们的跨文化交际能力。
下面是一些关于英语文化常识的题目及其详细解答。
1. What is the traditional British afternoon tea?Traditional British afternoon tea is a cultural practice that involves having tea, sandwiches, and pastries in the afternoon. It is usually served between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm. The tea is typically served in a teapot, accompanied by milk and sugar. Sandwiches with various fillings, such as cucumber, smoked salmon, and egg salad, are served along with small pastries like scones, cakes, and biscuits. Afternoon tea is often seen as a social event and is enjoyed by people of all ages.2. What is the significance of the Tower of London?The Tower of London is a historic castle located in central London. It has served various purposes throughout history, including being a royal palace, a prison, and a treasury. One of its most well-known roles was as a prison where high-profile prisoners, including Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh, were held. Today, the Tower of London is a popular tourist attraction and houses the Crown Jewels. It is also known for its iconic ravens, which are believed to protect the tower and the kingdom.3. What is Shakespeare's Globe Theatre?Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre, a famous Elizabethan playhouse where many of William Shakespeare's plays were performed. The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599, but it was destroyed by a fire in 1613. The current reconstruction, located in London, was opened to the public in 1997. It aims to recreate the experience of watching a Shakespearean play in an authentic setting. The theatre offers guided tours and live performances of Shakespeare's plays.4. What is the significance of the Hollywood Walk of Fame?The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It is a cultural landmark that honors achievements in the entertainment industry. The Walk of Fame consists of more than 2,600 stars embedded in the sidewalk, each representing a different celebrity. These stars are categorized into five different fields: motion pictures, television, music, radio, and theatre. The Walk of Fame attracts millions of tourists each year and is considered a symbol of Hollywood's fame and glamour.5. What is the traditional Thanksgiving meal in the United States?The traditional Thanksgiving meal in the United States typically includes roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, and various side dishes such as green beans, corn, and sweet potatoes. It is often accompanied by dinner rolls and followed by desserts like pumpkin pie or apple pie. Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time for families and friends to come together, express gratitude, and enjoy a festive meal.通过回答以上问题，我们对英语文化常识有了更深入的了解。
英美文化考试试题附答案
1.What are the differences in political system between the UK and the USA? DifferencesF irst the political party system .Britain appears the earliest bourgeois partyin the world and it is the first country to establish and implement two-party system: two-party system combined with the British cabinet system. The cabinet consists of the political party which gains the majority at a general election. The largest opposition party is the House of Commons which can establish a shadow cabinet. The organization of British Party is strict and there are many party members. Britain's two political parties are two different political factions in the parliament at first. On the contrary, the internal organization of American political party is very loose. The ruling par ty masters executive power, but doesn’t master the legislative power. American's two political parties aim at supporting and opposing federalism. The party's main activity is the presidential campaign. The two-party system is stable. This kind of system will cause the United States parties which are in the middle of the internal organization is very weak.S econd comparison is the Constitution. Up until now, t the Britain does not havea single document called the Constitution but its constitutional provisions are scattered over various Acts of Parliament. The British constitution is the product of a long-term historical evolution. It is the sum total of the common law over the years. The basic principle of the British Constitution is obscure. However, the United States has a written constitution which is very difficult to change. The United States Constitution is the fundamental law of America, which establishes the legal basis for the American political system.The US Constitution has four major principles: separation of powers, federal system, doctrine of constitutional supremacy and equality. The two purposes of the United States constitution are limiting the power of the government and protecting people's freedom.T hird is the legal system. American and British legislative systems have the sameprinciples in general Parliament is the center of the British political stage and is Britain's top legislative branch. The government is elected from the parliament and it should be responsible for the parliament. Parliament is a bicameral legislature. The House of Commons and the House of Lords constitute the British Parliament. In the meantime, the U.S. congress is the highest legislative branch, which consists of the senate and the House of Representatives. The main powers of congress are legislative power, supervisory power of judicial administration, examination and approval authority and amending power. In addition, congress can pass the resolution which does not need the president to sign.2.What is the role of the Monarch in the UK?Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom.In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.Although the British Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.3.How do you comment on the British education system?课本66页简述+First，these deucation can develop their creativity and imagination maybe that is why there are so mang Nobel Prize's winners and plenty of inventions.Second,these education can give them a chance to enter a famous college like Oxford and Cambridge which is the best single way to guarantee them a successful career.Third these education can develop their patriotism which is important to a country.Of course ,this will lead to a peaceful society.These education can also inspire their passion to make countribution to their society to make a more prosperoty country. These education make a fully developed person who always knows what he wants to do and how to do it well,and then he can live a happy life.4. What do you think of the Open University in Britain?5. How do you comment on the American education system?7题补充：18. How do people celebrate Halloween?P277Every October 31, both children and adults slip into the night as ghosts, princesses and pirates, and tell tales of witches and ghosts. Pumpkins are carved into glowering (怒视的) jack-o'-lanterns (a kind of lantern南瓜做的杰克灯笼). Children parade from house to house, knocking on doors and calling out "Trick or treat!" hoping to have their bags filled with candy. It can be a night of fun for those who participate.17. What does Guy Fawkes’ Day celebrate? P26316.Discuss the development in the US magazine industry and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the magazine medium.P24915.Discuss the main services of the British national public broadcaster the BBC.P23014.List the famous broadcasters in the UK and the USA and try to make a comparison between the broadcasting systems in the two countries.Media of the United Kingdom consist of several different types of communications media: television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and Web sites. The country also has a strong music industry. The United Kingdom has a diverse range of providers, the most prominent being the state-owned public service broadcaster, the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). Regional media is covered by local radio, television and print newspapers.USA Broadcasting was an American media company owned by veteran entertainment industry executive Barry Diller. This network was the over-the-air broadcasting arm of USA Network.。
英美考试试题及答案
英美考试试题及答案一、单项选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英美两国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 法语C. 西班牙语D. 德语答案：A2. 美国的首都是哪里？A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 华盛顿特区D. 芝加哥答案：C3. 英国的全称是什么？A. 大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国B. 大不列颠及爱尔兰联合王国C. 大不列颠及北爱尔兰共和国D. 大不列颠及爱尔兰共和国答案：A4. 美国独立战争开始于哪一年？A. 1775年B. 1776年C. 1777年D. 1778年答案：A5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 英镑B. 欧元C. 美元D. 法郎答案：A6. 美国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 菊花D. 向日葵答案：A7. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 菊花D. 向日葵答案：A8. 美国的国歌是什么？A. "The Star-Spangled Banner"B. "God Save the Queen"C. "La Marseillaise"D. "O Canada"答案：A9. 英国的国歌是什么？A. "God Save the Queen"B. "The Star-Spangled Banner"C. "La Marseillaise"D. "O Canada"答案：A10. 美国最大的城市是哪一个？A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 芝加哥D. 休斯顿答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的现任君主是________。
答案：伊丽莎白二世2. 美国的现任总统是________。
答案：[此处应填入当前美国总统的名字]3. 英国的议会由________和________两院组成。
答案：上议院、下议院4. 美国的国会由________和________两院组成。
英美文化常识 - 题目
英美知识常识1.圣诞节A．12月25日 B. 12月24日2.平安夜A．12月25日 B. 12月24日3.万圣节A.10月31日B. 11月1日4.万圣节盛行于：A. 南瓜灯、要红包B. 要糖果、面具5.感恩节是A.11月第四个星期四B. 12月第四个星期五6.感恩节家家户户都要吃A.牛排B. 火鸡7.英国的首都是A.伦敦B. 剑桥8.伦敦的标志性建筑物是A.白金汉宫B. 大本钟9.英国的国宝是：A.熊猫B. 知更鸟10.美国的首都是A.华盛顿B. 洛杉矶11.美国的标志性建筑物是A.自由女神像B. 埃菲尔铁塔12.美国的国宝是：A.秃鹰（白头海雕）B. 袋鼠13.美国最大的城市是A.纽约B. 洛杉矶14.澳大利亚的首都是：A.墨尔本B. 堪培拉15.澳大利亚的标志性建筑物是A.悉尼歌剧院B. 国会大厦16.澳大利亚的国宝是：A.袋鼠B. 小黄鸭17.加拿大的首都是A.渥太华B. 温哥华18.加拿大的标志性建筑物是A.多伦多铁塔B. 哥伦比亚大学19.加拿大的国宝是：A.河狸（海狸）B. 松鼠20.一个星期的第一天是A.星期一B. 星期日21.am 表示_____，pm 表示___A.早晨；晚上B. 上午；下午22.吃西餐礼：____手拿叉，____手拿刀A.左；右B. 右；左23.最不吉利的数字是A.4B. 1324.最吉祥的数字是A.6和8B. 3和725.英国的马路上靠_____行驶A.左B. 右26.美国的马路是靠_____行驶A.左B. 右27.英国女士最不喜欢别人问她的_____A.年龄B. 工作28.UFO 叫做A.宇宙飞船B. 不明飞行物29.美国的货币是A.RMBB. 美元和美分30.在西方的餐桌上，人们谈论的话题通常是A.今天的见闻B. 食物的味道31.在美国，用餐时餐巾如何放最为适宜放在A.腿上B. 胸前32.英国人拜年时最好的方式A.发红包B. 亲手把煤炭放进人家的炉子里33.在英语国家称呼不知其名的陌生人常用A.Miss 和Mr.B. Uncle 和Madam。
英美文化试题
复习范围单选题（100道：部分答案在书后练习，部分答案需要自己查找）：1.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders ofEngland?A.The Anglo-Saxons.B.The Normans.C.The Vikings.D.The Romans.2.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester3.Which of the following parties in Scotland still wants anindependent Scotland?A.The Labour PartyB.The Liberal PartyC.The Scottish Nationalist PartyD.The Conservative Party4.Which of the following statement is NOT true?A.Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland.B.Those who want to unite Northern Island with Britain arecalled Unionists.C.The Social Democratic and Labour Party is very importantpolitical party in Britain.D.Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown arecalled loyalists.5.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.James Ⅱ.B.William of Orange.C.Oliver Cromwell.D.George Ⅰ6.Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A.It is a written document which lists out the basic principlesfor government.B.It is the foundation of the British governance today.C.Convention and Laws passed by Parliament are part of theConstitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.7.Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’srole?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolized the tradition and unity if the Britishstate.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.8.Which of the following description about the Conservative partyis NOT true?A.It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B.It prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.C.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.9.Which of the following is NOT true about life peers?A.They are not from the aristocratic families.B.They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C.They earned their titles through their outstandingachievement.D.The titles cannot be inherited by their children.10.Which of the following is NOT true about class system in theUK?A.Peoples of different classes tend to read different kinds ofnewspapers.B.Class division is only decided by people’s income.C.Though social advancement is possible, class affects aperson’s life chances.D.The way people speak may identify them as belonging toparticular class.11.Which of the following books is written by Geoffrey Chaucer?A.The Canterbury Tales.B.BeowulfC.King LearD.Morte D’Arthur12.Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A.KeatsB.ShelleyC.WordsworthD.Defoe13.Which of the following is generally considered to be themasterpiece by Joseph Conrad?A.Oliver TwistB.The Heart of DarknessC.Howard’s EndD.Wuthering Heights14.Which of the following is a privately funded university inBritain?A.The University of Cambridge.B.The University of Oxford.C.The University of Edinburgh.D.The University of Buckingham.15.Which of the following is the world’s oldest national newspaper?A.The TimesB.The GuardianC.The ObserverD.The Financial Times16.How many newspapers are there in Britain?A.About 100B.About 1400C.About 150D.14017.Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.CricketB.SkiingC.GolfingD.Horse racing18.Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen’s birthday?A.Bonfires.B.The Orange March.C.Trooping the Colour.D.Masquerades.19.In 1541, __________ declared to be the king of Ireland, the firstEnglish monarch to do so.20.The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean__________.A.Republic of IrelandB.Northern IslandC.both the Republic and Northern IrelandD.the 26 countries which gained independence in 192121.Which is the flag of New Zealand?A. B. C. D.22.Which is New Zealand’s biggest city?A.CanterburyB. WellingtonC. AucklandD. Tasman23. New Zealand is mainly constituted by how many islands?A.2B.3C.4 D524. The three levels of local government of New Zealand areA. regional councils ,District Courts and community boardsB. regional councils, territorial authorities and community boardsC. regional councils, city councils and community boardsD. the High Court ,District Courts and Dispute Tribunals25. New Zealand’s trade has ------ of exports going to Pacific Rim members of the APEC grouping.A. 30%B.50%C.70%D.90%26. The head of State of New Zealand isA. the British monarchB. the OmbudsmanC. the Prime MinisterD. the Governor-General27. New Zealand now has four major markets:A. Australia, the European Union, Japan, and the United StatesB. Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European UnionC. Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and ChinaD. Australia, China, United Arab Emirate and the United States28. In New Zealand, under MMPR, each voter has ———votes.A.1B.2C.3D.429. In the Maori language the word “Aotearoa” meansA. holy land of beautyB. the land of thick green forestC. the land of long white cloudD. the fairest maid30. In the Maori culture, which is the name of the earth Mother?A. PapatuanukuB. RanginuiC. TaneD. Maui31. Who first came and settled in Canada?A. British colonistsB. French colonistsC. American colonistsD. Spanish colonists32.W ho is the most influential person in the Canadian government?A.The QueenB.The Cabinet MinsterC.The Prime MinisterD.The Governor General33.W hich of the following about the Queen is true?A.She is the official head of state.B.She is a member of the Cabinet.C.She is a symbol of parliamentary democracy.D.She is a symbol of Canada.34.W hich of the following is NOT correct?A.The Senate is controlled by the House of Commons.B.The Senate is not elected by Canadian people.C.The Senate is recommended by the Prime Minister.D.The Senate is appointed by the Governor General.35.W hich of the following industries account for more than half ofthe GDP in Canada?A.Primary industriesB.Secondary industriesC.Tertiary industriesD.None of them36.W hich of the following provinces in the manufacturing heartlandof Canada?A.AlbertaB.OntarioC.British ColumbiaD.Nova Scotia37.C ultural survival is shown in the following ways except_____.A.the attempt to maintain a Canadian identityB.persistence of native Canadian people to maintain theirdistinctive culturesC.dealing with the harsh natural environmentD.the survival of a French-Canadian identity in Quebec afterthe English had conquered the French in Quebec38.I n which period have Canada’s most famous and successfulwriters appeared?A.Post-war periodB.Period of nation-buildingC.Early colonial periodD.Pre-European period39.D uring whose administration did Canada recognize the People’sRepublic of China?A.Wilfred Laurier’sB.Pierre Trudeau’sC.Mackinzie King’sD.Brian Mulroney’s40.I n 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription,which resulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking _______province.A.British ColumbiaB.Nova ScotiaC.OntarioD.Quebec41. Which of the following statement is NOT true?A. Great Britain and England are geographical names.B. The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of small ones.C. At present there are 50 member countries within the Commonwealth (1991).D. Wales is in the west of Great Britain.42. ____ built the Hadrian’s Wall and the Antonine Wall to keep____ out of the area they had conquered.A. The Romans; the PictsB. The Beaker Folk; the PictsC. The Anglo-Saxons; the RomansD. The Danes; the Anglo-Saxons43. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A.The Anglo-SaxonsB. The NormansC.The VikingsD. The Romans44. The spirit of ____ was the limitation of the powers of the king, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.A. the Provision of OxfordB. the Constitutions of ClarendonC. Domesday BookD. Magna Carta45. When Mary Tudor became Queen, at least 300 ____ were burnt as heretics.A. ProtestantsB. CatholicsC. PuritansD. Muslims46. The chief demand of the peasants during the Peasant Uprising of 1381 was ____.A. the abolition of villeinageB. the punishment of the King’s ministersC. the increase of wagesD. the reform of the church47. The significance of the Wars of the Roses was all the following EXCEPT that ____.A. feudalism received its death blowB. the great medieval nobility was much weakenedC. the king’s power now became supremeD. it dealt a death blow to villeinage48. ____ is one of the comedies of Shakespeare.A. OthelloB. Richard IIIC. The TempestD. Julius Caesar49. In the Glorious Revolution the Catholic king, ____ was driven out of England.A. James IB. James IIC. Charles ID. Charles II50. ____, excluding any Roman Catholic from the succession, confirmed the principle of parliamentary supremacy and guaranteed free speech within both the House of Lords and the House of Commons.A. The Bill of RightsB. The Disabling ActC. The Test ActD. Instrument of Government51. As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Britain became the ____.A. “shop of the world”B. “workshop of theworld”C. “centre of the world”D. “leader of the world”52. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of farming in the late 18th and the early 19th centuries?A. Cultivation of fodder cropsB. Invention of seed drillC. Selective breeding of domestic animalsD. “Open-field” system53. In Britain, ____ abolished “rotten boroughs”.A. the People’s CharterB. the Combination ActsC. the New Power LawD. the Reform Act of 183254. The present British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in ____.A. 1926B. 1947C. 1952D. 195355. ____ has the ultimate authority for law-making in Britain.A. The MonarchB. The ParliamentC. The Prime MinisterD. The Cabinet56. In the House of Commons, all speeches are addressed to ____ who is elected at the beginning of each new Parliament to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order.A. the Prime MinisterB. the MonarchC. the SpeakerD. the Lord Chancellor57. About ____ daily and Sunday newspapers are published nationwide in Britain.A. 100B. 110C. 120D. 13058. In Britain, ____ is directly responsible for the NHS.A. a local governmentB. the central governmentC. a voluntary organizationD. a certain society59. The day following Christmas Day is known as ___, for on this day gifts are given to servants and tradesmen.A. New Year’s DayB. Easter DayC. Labor DayD. Boxing Day60. Of the following four sports, ____ has the longest history in Britain.A. cricketB. golfC. footballD. rugby61. The three states that have seen the fastest growth in population in the past 20 years are ____.A. California, Arizona and New MexicoB. California, Florida and NevadaC. New York, Texas and FloridaD. Arizona, Nevada and Florida62. In American history, ____ refer to those who came to Plymouth on board of Mayflower.A. the English noblesB. the PuritansC. the PilgrimsD. the English adventurers63. After President Jefferson bought the ____ Territory from France, the territory owned by the United States almost doubled.A. ArizonaB. TexasC. LouisianaD. California64. President Abraham Lincoln issued the ____, because he realized that he could win support for the Union at home and abroad by making the war a just war against slavery.A. Bill of RightsB. Emancipation of ProclamationC. Declaration of IndependenceD. Civil Right Act65. The features of the early colonists which have strong influence on the formation of American character are all the following EXCEPT ____.A. religious intoleranceB. respect of individual rightsC. representative form of governmentD. a strong spirit of individual enterprise66. Rushed by the Progressive Movement, ____ put forward his program of New Freedom.A. Woodrow WilsonB. Theodore RooseveltC. FranklinD.Roosevelt D. George Washington67. The Paris Conference which began on Jan 18, 1919 was dominated by the Big Four including ____.A. the United States, the Soviet Union, China and BritainB. the United States, Britain, France, and ItalyC. the United States, Britain, Germany, and JapanD. the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union68. In his inaugural speech, ____ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”A. Abraham LincolnB. Theodore RooseveltC. FranklinD.Roosevelt D. George Washington69. As a result of American economic aid under the Marshall Plan, ____ recovered and began to show signs of development.A. TurkeyB. GreeceC. Western EuropeD. Eastern Europe70. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the two superpowers stared at each other, with the possibility of ____ looming large.A. a nuclear warB. a chemical warC. the Vietnam WarD. the Korean War71. ____ visit to China ended twenty-three years of hostility and led to the establishment of diplomatic relations in January ____.A. President Nixon’s; 1972B. Jimmy Carter’s; 1978C. President Nixon’s; 1979D. George Bush’s; 198972. After long and difficult negotiations in Paris, the U. S. and ____ signed a cease-fire agreement on January 27, 1973.A. South VietnamB. North VietnamC. the Soviet UnionD. Korea73. Which of the following is NOT true of U.S. foreign trade?A. Canada is the largest single source of goods imported by the United States.B. Outside of North America, Asia is the largest source of imports.C. The U.S. share of world trade has decreased in recent years.D. Whenever the American economy is in trouble, the economy of other countries is affected.74. When the delegates met at Philadelphia in 1787, their task was ____.A. to write a new constitutionB. to adopt the Articles of ConfederationC. to establish a new form of governmentD. to revise the Articles of Confederation75. Abraham Lincoln was elected President as the candidate of ____ in 1860.A. the Democratic PartyB. the Republican PartyC. the Whig PartyD. the Conservative Party76. According to the U.S. Constitution, education is mainly a function of ____.A. the federal governmentB. the city governmentC. the county governmentD. the state government77. Which of the following is NOT true about the reasons for the rapid growth of community colleges?A. Their open admission policiesB. Their cheap tuition and feesC. Their fixed curriculum structuresD. Their convenient locations78. The Waste Land, written by ____, is considered the manifesto of the “Lost Generation”.A. T. S. EliotB. Walt WhitmanC. Emily DickinsonD. Theodore Dreiser79. In the 1920s, Black literature developed into an upsurge, which has come to be known as ____.A. the Literature RenaissanceB. the Harlem RenaissanceC. the Literature RevivalD. the “knickerbockers era” of American literature80. Easter Sunday is the most important religious holiday for commemorating ____.A. the death of Jesus ChristB. the birth of Jesus ChristC. the crucifixion of Jesus ChristD. the resurrection of Jesus Christ81. The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except _______.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. William PennD. Benjamin Franklin82.The Bill of Rights consists of _______.A.10 very short paragraphs in a amendmentB.10 amendments adopted in 1787C.10 amendments added to the Constitution in 1791D.the amendments concerning the freedom of speech, thefreedom of the press and the freedom of religion83.The New Deal was started by _______.A.Franklin RooseveltB.J. F. KennedyC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson84.The United States was rated ________ in the world in terms ofland area and the size of population.A.secondB.thirdC.fourthD.fifth85.Which of the following features is NOT distinctively American?A.Various religious groups have coexisted in the US moreharmoniously than Europe.B.Scientific and economic advance and material prosperity havenot been accompanied by a decline in religious faith.C.There has been little concentration on doctrine or religionargument in the US.D.There has been very much concentration on doctrine orreligious argument in the US.86.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in American highereducation?A.Universities and collegesB.Research institutionsC.Technical institutionsmunity colleges87.Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishingof large universities in America, which is the exception?rge universities offer the best libraries and facilities forscientific research.rge universities provide students with “mainframe”computer.rge universities offer scholarships to all students.rge universities attract students with modern laboratories.88.In the 1960s, feminism was reborn. Many women weredissatisfied with their lives, and in 1963, with the publication of _______ by _______, they found a voice.A.The Feminine Mystique, Betty FriedanB.Profiles in Courage, John F. KennedyC.The Other America, Michael HarringtonD.Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger89.What was the major historical event that resulted in theseparation of the Protestants from the Roman Catholic Church?A.The 16th-century ReformationB.The American RevolutionC.The French RevolutionD.The 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.90.During the arms race between the Soviet Union and the US, whatcaused fear and anxiety on the part of the United States?A.In 1949, the Soviet Union detonated its first atomic device.B.The Warsaw Pact was founded in 1955.C.The Soviet Union had its first test of the bomb in 1953.D.In 1957, the Soviet Union launched two Sputniks into theorbit.91.When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improverelations wi th the People’s Republic of China?A.In 1972B.In 1973C.In 1970D.In 197192.Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal?A.SheepB.WombatC.KoalaD.Kangaroo93.Which is now the fastest growing non-Christian belief system inAustralia?A.IslamB.JudaismC.BuddhismD.Hinduism94.Which game is the most popular in Australia in terms of thenumbers who play the game?A.HockeyB.CricketC.Beach V olleyballball95.Which of the following has happened in Australian economy?A.Tariff rates have lowered.B.The centralized wage system has been abolished.C.The foreign exchange markets have been brought under statecontrol.D.Work migration to Australia has been made easier.96.What unpopular policy became one of the major factors leadingto a negative reaction to Australia’s relationship with the US A?A.withdrawal of troops from VietnamB.anti-communismC.“crusade against communism”D.conscription-by-ballot97.Which country has become Australia’s largest trading partner?A.JapanB.BritainC.The USD.China98.Which of the following is NOT a form of renewable energy?A.Wind farmB.Fossil fuelsC.BiofuelsD.Solar panels99.Mark Twain’s works are characterized by the following except________.A.sense of humorB.egotismC.jokesD.tall tales100.Three of the following authors are Nobel Prize winners.Which one is NOT?A.Ernest HemingwayB.Eugene O’NeillC.William FaulknerD.F. Scott Fitzgerald问答题（答案基本都在书上，也可以在网上查找）:1.What are the three big parties in the UK? What are some ofthe similarities and dissimilarities between the three parties?2.Please define “absolute decline and relative decline”in theUK economy after WWⅡ.What are the reasons for the absolute decline and relative decline?3.What are some of the peculiar features of New Zealand’sgovernment system compared to Australia or Britain ?4.What is“The Canadian Mosaic”?5.Could you please compare the British education system withthe Chinese education system?6.What are the major differences between the Catholics and theProtestants?7.Could you please introduce at least 3 famous touristdestinations in Australia?8.Did movies originate in America? How did American Filmevolve from 1896 to 1916?9.What is so unique about Canadian-American relations?10.Could you please introduce the Maori culture in NewZealand?。
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英美文化概况10套试题与答
英美⽂化概况10套试题与答第⼀套：Ⅰ.1. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland. F2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quitewell-known: in the world for its endless political problems. T3. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged peoplefrom Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because they wanted to increase its control over Ireland. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party. T10. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. T11. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office.F13. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celti c language, called “Gaelic”F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits continuing importance in world politics. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. FⅡ.21. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? D A. The growth of capitalism. B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? CA. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan.24. What did the US mean by Containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by itsparticipation in CA. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etcD. a European federal government26. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.27. After the WWII, the United States became a stronger country, proved by the following facts except A.A. the US suffered no losses in the war.B. the US was the sole possessor of atomic bombs.C. the US had over 70% of the gold reserve of the world in its coffers.D. the US had over 50% of industrial production of the world in its hand.28. Lord Baltimore’s feudal p lan failed NOT because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.29. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? cA. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160633. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres34. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of t he following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football37. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of AA. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. Where is the international tennis championship held? BA. WembleyB. WimbledonC. LondonD. EdinburghⅢ. 41. The Functions of Parliament42. Puritanism43. Grammar School 44. The declaration of Independence45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. What are the purposes of the British education system? Please comment on these purposes.47. What are the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy?第⼆套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.F2. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes. t3. By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were readyto separate themselves from Europe. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength.8. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism and interventionism since WWII. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is the Democratic Party and the other is the Republican Party.10. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F11. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by the ancient warriors. t12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candidate for public office. F13. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authorityfrom his subjects. F14. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F16. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from central government. T17. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unified nation as it is today. F18. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Wales is rich in coal deposits. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.22. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education23. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. In the United States school systems, which of the following divisionsis true? CA. Elementary school, grammar school.B. Elementary school, junior high school.C. Elementary school, secondary school.D. Junior high school, senior high school.26. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center27. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing31. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. bA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons32. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day33. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham34. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.35. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.36. Lord Baltimore’s feudal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.37. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that D.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 examinations38. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people39. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above40. Which of the following schools would admit children without referenceto their academic abilities? AA. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schoolsⅢ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The making of Britain’s foreign policy44. The functions of Parliament45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. How do you understand that Britain has a “special relationship” with th第三套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.T2. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland andWales. F4. Most people in Scotland speak the o ld Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.T7. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland.F8. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that areparticularly British. T9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party, formed before 1800. The other is the Republican Party,formed in the 1850s, by people in the states of the North and West. T10. The game of golf was invented by the Scottish. T11. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F12. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them witha general education. F13. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits contribution in setting up the United Nations. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F19. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t20. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Which of the following sports was not invented in Britain?CA. footballB. tennisC. basketballD. cricket26. Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen’s birthday?CA. BonfiresB. The Orange MarchC. Trooping the ColorD. Masquerades27. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? CA. They are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing33. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center34. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth? dA. Members of nations are joined together politically.B. The Commonwealth has special powers.C. The decision to become a member of the Commonwealth is made by Britain.D. It is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.37. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. BA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act44. The functions of the British Parliament.45. George WashingtonⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. Discuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain and the Unite concerning the goal of education47.what is the US containment policy? Is it successful? Illustrate your point wi第四套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F2. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. F3. The Scots and the Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F4. The most important single factor which influences British policy-makersis its history. t5. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people areCatholics.F6. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F7. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F8. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sector andtuition rates, with some government support. T9. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F10. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F11. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F12. British universities are public bodies which receive funds fromcentral government. T13. In 1948 President Truman put forward the Truman Doctrine, which isgenerally regarded as the formal declaration of the implementation of the US containment foreign policy. T14. The biggest Bonfire Night celebration is held in London. F15. When Ronald Reagan became president in 1982, he wanted to beat the SovietUnion in the space technology race and so he initiated the Star Wars project. T16. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction on Britain’s foreign policy. T17. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F18. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T19. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T20. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that are particularly British. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people22. Lord Baltimore’s feu dal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.23. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160624. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president25. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking outof its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror26. Easter commemorates D.A. the birth of Jesus ChristB. the Crucifixion of Jesus ChristC. the coming of springD. the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ27. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that DA. 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 examinations28. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role? AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and the Cabinet.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.29. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education30. When was the NATO founded? DA. In 1945.B. in 1955C. In 1948D. in 194931. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in C.A. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etc.D. a European federal government32. Who are the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the NormansC. the VikingsD. the Romans33. When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improve relations with the People’s Republic of China? AA. In 1972B. In 1973C. In 1970D. In 197134. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. The New Deal was started by A.A. Franklin RooseveltB. J. F. KennedyC. George WashingtonD. Thomas Jefferson36. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ37. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres38. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above39. Which of the following is Not a feature of the House of Lords? CA. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C. The Lords are expected to present the interests of the public.D. Most of the Lords in the House of Lords are male.40. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. The Open University42. The three traditions of Christmas in Britain43. The strategy of preemption 44. The functions of Parliament45. The Bill of RightsⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题共任选⼀题， 20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the US government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other?第五套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T2. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F3. In Britain, Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F4. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy. T5. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by the ancient warriors. T6. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candidate for public office. F7. The Clinton Administration made national security, economic prosperity and promotion of democracy the three pillars of the American foreign policy. F 8.It takes at least fours years to get a bachelor’s degree from an institutionof higher learning in the US. T9. In Britain, Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F10. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges, and all such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives. F11.The main duty of the Congress is to make laws, including those which levytaxes that pay for the work of the federal government. T12.Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F13. When George W. Bush became President, his foreign policy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F14. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. F15. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F16. The state of Pennsylvania used to be inhabited by the Quakers. T17. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contribution in setting up the United Nations. F18. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy. T19. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regarded as the founding fathers of the United States of America. F20. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Why does Britain have its nuclear naval force? BA. Because it’s one of the developed countries in the world.B. Because it’s a traditional sea power.C. Because it has an advanced industryD. Because it’s able to produce submarines.。
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试题范围一．填空题1. The river Thames is in __C___.A WalesB ScotlandC EnglandD Northern Ireland2. The Industrial Revolution started in ___A__.A the Great BritainB the United StatesC CanadaD Australia3. Big Ben was named after __B___.A Christopher WrenB Benjamin HallC Ben JohnD G. Stephenson4. The most popular sport in America is __A___.A. baseballB. basketballC. football5. Most British couples go to __A__ to have their wedding ceremony.A. churchB. concertC. registry office6. The British people usually have a small quantity of __A___ as a first course.A. soupB. sweetC. vegetable7. What the Englishmen usually talk about in their daily life is _D__.A. priceB. taxC. weatherD. Sports8. The British people are great lovers of betting. The most money they bet mainly on __A__.A. horse racingB. BingoC. football poolsD. dog racing9. ___A__ is basically a home and family festival.A. ChristmasB. Boxing DayC. Easter Monday10. The British people traditionally like to live in __B___.A. high buildingsB. small housesC. big houses11.England occupies the __C___ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern12. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is __B___.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. Scotland13.The second largest port in Britain is __C__.A. LondonB. BelfastC. Liverpool14.The decrease of British population is caused by the following except __D___.A. limitation of immigrationB. fall of the birth rateC. fall of death rateD. unemployment15. Ernest Hemingway is __B___.A EnglishmanB AmericanC DutchD Denmark16. In which day is Halloween celebrated?BA 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December17. American Independence Day fall on __A___.A. the 4th of JulyB. October 31stC. March 20th18. The general election in America is held every __B___ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 319. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is __A___.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagle20. The symbol of the US Republic Party is __B___.A. tigerB. elephantC. Donkey21. Thanksgiving Day is originated in __B___.A. EnglandB. AmericaC. ScotlandD. Canada22. Marriage in America is considered ___D__.A. more important to the parentsB. a pure religious affairC. rather burdensomeD. a pure individual matter23. __B___ American young people live independently after marriage.A. HalfB. MostC. Some24. The rate of divorce in America ranks __C___ in the world.A. secondB. thirdC. firstD. fourth25. The popular foods in America include the following except __D___.A. hamburgersB. hot dogsC. breadD. rice二、问答题1.What are the two major parties in Britan?They are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.2.What is the official full name of Britain?It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3.Who is the head of government in Ireland?It is the Prime Minister.4.Who is James Joyce?He is the most well-know Irish writer of the modern period.5.Who were the first Americans?They were the Indians.6.What kind of economic system does the United States have?It has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.7.What is bilingualism?The phenomenon that English and French are the two official languages in Canada is called bilingualism8.What is the Canada Council?It is the Canadian Government’s funding agency.10. Oxford and Cambridge are the most well-known universities in Britain.11.美国最重要的节日是什么；万圣节为几月几日？美国最重要的节日是圣诞节，万圣节每年的11月01日。
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2010年北京外国语大学英语专业（英美文学）真题试卷(总分：28.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、匹配题(总题数：1，分数：20.00)AuthorsA. Henry David Thoreau B. William Wordsworth C. Charles DickensD. Alexander Pope E. Francis Bacon F. Charlotte BronteG. Percy Bysshe Shelley H. Robert Frost I. Mark TwainJ. William Shakespeare K. Nathaniel Hawthorne L. Ralph W. EmersonM. William Blake（分数：20.00）(1).Whoso would be a man must be a non-conformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of our own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the world.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (2).It was fifteen minutes before I could work myself up to go and humble myself to a nigger —but I done it, and I warn"t ever sorry for it afterwards, neither. I didn"t do him no more mean tricks, and I wouldn"t done that one if I"d a knowed it would make him feel that way.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (3).While arranging my hair, I looked at my face in the glass and felt it was no longer plain; there was hope in its aspect and life in its colour; and my eyes seemed as if they had beheld the fount of fruition and borrowed beams from the lustrous ripple. I had often been unwilling to look at my master, because I feared he could not be pleased at my look: but I was sure I might lift my face to his now, and not cool his affection by its expression.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (4).Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (5).Some say the world will end in fire,Some say in ice.From what I"ve tasted of desire,I hold with those who favor fire.But if it had to perish twice,I think I know enough of hateTo say that for destruction iceIs also greatAnd would suffice.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (6).I wander thro" each charter"d street,Near where the charter"d Thames does flow,And mark in every face I meetMarks of weakness, marks of woe.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (7).Make me thy lyre, even as the forest is;What if my leaves are falling like its own!The tumult of thy mighty harmoniesWill take from both a deep, autumnal tone,Sweet though in sadness. Be thou, Spirit fierce,My spirit! Be thou me, impetuous one!（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (8).Another thing in Joe that I could not understand when it first began to develop itself, but which I soon arrived at sorrowful comprehension of, was this: As I became stronger and better, Joe became a little less easy with me.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (9).All Nature is but art, unknown to thee;All chance, direction, which thou canst not see;All discord, harmony not understood;All partial evil, universal good;And, spite of pride, in erring reason"s spite,One truth is clear; whatever is, is right.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (10).The grass-plot before the jail, in Prison Lane, on a certain summer morning, not tell than two centuries ago, was occupied by a pretty large number of the inhabitants of Boston, all with their eyes intently fastened on the iron-clamped oaken door. Amongst any other population, orat a later period in the history of New England, the grim rigidity that petrified the bearded physiognomies of these good people would have augured some awful business in hand.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 二、分析题(总题数：1，分数：8.00)The Enormous RadioJim and Irene Westcott were the kind of people who seem to strike that satisfactory average of income, endeavor, and respectability that is reached by the statistical reports in college alumni bulletins. They were the parents of two young children, they had been married nine years, they lived on the twelfth floor of an apartmenthouse near Sutton Place, they went to the theater on an average of 10.3 times a year, and they hoped someday to live Westchester. Irene Westcott was a pleasant, rather plain girl with soft brown hair, and a wide, fine forehead upon which nothing at all had been written, and in the cold weather she wore a coat of fitch skins dyed to resemble mink. You could not say that Jim Westcott looked younger than he was, but you could at least say of him that he seemed to feel younger. He wore his graying hair cut very short, he dressed in the kind of clothes his class had worn at Andover, and his manner was earnest, vehement, and intentionally naive. The Westcotts differed from their friends, their classmates, and their neighbors, only in an interest they shared in serious music. They went to a great many concerts —although they seldom mentioned this to anyone— and they spent a good deal of time listening to music on the radio.Their radio was an old instrument, sensitive, unpredictable, and beyond repair. He promised to buy flrene a new radio, and on Monday when he came home from work he told her that he had got one. He refused to describe it, and said it would be a surprise for her when it came.The radio was delivered at the kitchen door the following afternoon, and with the assistance of her maid and the handyman Irene uncrated it and brought it into the living room. She was struck at once with the physical ugliness of the large gumwood cabinet. Irene was proud of her living room, she had chosen its furnishings and colors as carefully as she chose her clothes, and now it seemed to her that her new radio stood among her intimate possessions like an aggressive intruder. She was confounded by the number of dials and switches on the instrument panel, and she studied them thoroughly before she put the plug into a wall socket and turned the radio on. The deals flooded with a malevolent green light, and in the distance she heard the music of a piano quintet. The quintet was in the distance for only an instant; it bore down upon her with a speed greater than light and filled the apartment with the noise of music amplified so mightily that it knocked a china ornament from a table to the floor. She rushed to the instrument and reduced the volume. The violent forces that were snared in the ugly gumwood cabinet made her uneasy. Her children came home from school then, and she took them to the park. It was not until later in the afternoon that she was able to return to the radio.The maid had given the children their suppers and was supervising their baths when Irene turned on the radio, reduced the volume, and sat down to listen to a Mozart quintet that she knew and enjoyed. The music came through clearly. The new instrument had a much purer tone, she thought, than the old one. She decided that tone was most important and that she could conceal the cabinet behind the sofa. But as soon as she had made her peace with the radio, the interference began. A crackling sound like the noise of a burning powder fuse began to accompany the singing of the strings. Beyond the music, there was a rustling that reminded Irene unpleasantly of the sea, and as the quintet progressed, these noises were joined by many others. She tried all the dials and switches but nothing dimmed the interference, and she sat down, disappointed and bewildered, and tried to trace the flight of the melody. The elevator shaft in her building ran beside the living-room wall, and it was the noise of the elevator that gave her a clue to the character of the static. The rattling of the elevator cables and the opening and closing of the elevator doors, were reproduced in her loudspeaker, and, realizing that the radio was sensitive to electrical currents of all sorts, she began to discern through the Mozart the ringing of telephone bells, the dialing of phones, and the lamentation of a vacuum cleaner. By listening more carefully, she was able to distinguish doorbells, elevator bells,electric razors, and Waring mixers, whose sounds had been picked up from the apartments that surrounded hers and transmitted through her loudspeaker. The powerful and ugly instrument, with its mistaken sensibility to discord, was more than she could hope to master, so she turned the thing off and went into the nursery to see her children.When Jim came home that night, he was tired, and he took a bath and changed his clothes. Then he joined Irene in the living room. He had just turned on the radio when the maid announced dinner, so he left it on, and Irene went to the table.Jim was too tired to make even pretense of sociability, and there was nothing about the dinner to hold Irene"s interest, so her attention wandered from the food to the deposits of silver polish on the candlesticks and from there to the music in the other room. She listened for a few minutes to a Chopin prelude and then was surprised to hear a man"s voice break in. " For Christ"s sake, Kathy," he said, "do you always have to play the piano when I get home?" The music stopped abruptly. "It"s the only chance I have," the woman said. " So am I," the man said. He added something obscene about an upright piano, and slammed a door. The passionate and melancholy music began again."Did you hear that?" Irene asked."What?" Jim was eating his dessert."The radio. A man said something while the music was still going on-something dirty. ""It"s probably a play. ""I don"t think it is a play," Irene said.They left the table and took their coffee into the living room. Irene asked Jim to try another station. He turned the knob. "Have you seen my garters?" A man asked. "Button me up," a woman said. "Have you seen my garters?" the man said again. "Just button me up and I"ll find your garters," the woman said. Jim shifted to another station. " I wish you wouldn"t leave apple cores in the ashtrays," a man said. " I hate the smell. ""This is strange," Jim said."Isn"t it?" Irene said.Jim turned the knob again. "On the coast of Coromandel where the early pumpkins blow," a woman with a pronounced English accent said, " in the middle of the woods lived the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo. Two old chairs, and half a candle, one old jug without a handle...""My God!" Irene cried. "That"s the Sweeneys" nurse. ""These were all his worldly goods, " the British voice continued."Turn that thing off," Irene said. "Maybe they can hear us. " Jim switched the radio off. "That was Miss Armstrong, the Sweeneys" nurse," Irene said. " She must be reading to the little girl. They live in 17-B. I"ve talked with Miss Armstrong in the park. I know her voice very well. We must be getting other people"s apartments. ""That"s impossible," Jim said."Well, that was the Sweeneys" nurse," Irene said hotly. "I know her voice. I know it very well. I"m wondering if they can hear us. "Jim turned the switch. First from a distance and then nearer, nearer, as if borne on the wind, came the pure accents of the Sweeneys" nurse again: " Lady Jingly! Lady Jingly!" she said, " sitting where the pumpkins blow, will you come and be my wife, said the Yonggy-Bonggy-Bo..."Jim went over to the radio and said " Hello" loudly into the speaker."I am tired of living singly, " the nurse went on, "on this coast so wild and shingly, I"m a-weary of my life; if you"ll come and be my wife, quite serene would be my life...""I guess she can"t hear us," Irene said. "Try something else. "Jim turned to another station, and the living room was filled with the uproar of a cocktail party that had overshot its mark. Someone was playing the piano and singing the " Whiffenpoof Song," and the voices that surrounded the piano were vehement and happy. " Eat some more sandwiches," a woman shrieked. There were screams of laughter and a dish of some sort crashed to the floor."Those must be the Fullers, in 11-E," Irene said. "I knew they were giving a party this afternoon. I saw her in the liquor store. Isn"t this too divine? Try something else. See if you can get those people in 18-C. "The Westcotts overheard that evening a monologue on salmon fishing in Canada, a bridge game, running comments on home movies of what had apparently been a fortnight at Sea Island, and a bitter family quarrel about an overdraft at the bank. They turned off their radio at midnight and went to bed, weak with laughter.The following morning, Irene cooked breakfast for the family—the maid didn"t come up from her room in the basement until—she braided her daughter"s hair, and waited at the door until her children and her husband had been carried away in the elevator. Then she went into living room and tried the radio. "I don"t want to go to school," a child screamed. "I hate school.I won"t go to school. I hate school. " "You will go to school," an enraged woman said. "We paid eight hundred dollars to get you into that school and you"ll go if it kills you. " The next number on the dial produced the worn record of the " Missouri Waltz. " Irene shifted the control and invaded the privacy of several breakfast tables. She overheard demonstrations of indigestion, carnal love, abysmal vanity, faith, and despair. Irene"s life was nearly as simple and sheltered as it appeared to be, and the forthright and sometimes brutal language that came from the loudspeaker that morning astonished and troubled her. She continued to listen until her maid came in. Then she turned off the radio quickly, since this insight, she realized, was a furtive one.Irene had a luncheon date with a friend that day, and she left her apartment a little after twelve.Irene had two Martinis at lunch, and she looked searchingly at her friend and wondered what her secrets were. They had intended to go shopping after lunch, but Irene excused herself and went home. She told the maid that she was not to be disturbed; then she went into the living room, closed the doors, and switched on the radio. She heard, in the course of the afternoon, the halting conversation of a woman entertaining her aunt, the hysterical conclusion of a luncheon party, and hostess briefing her maid about some cocktail guests. " Don"t give the best Scotch to anyone who hasn"t white hair, "the hostess said. "See if you can get rid of the liver paste before you pass those hot things, and could you lend me five dollars? I want to tip the elevator man. "As the afternoon waned, the conversations increased in intensity. From where Irene sat, she could see the open sky above the East River. There were hundreds of clouds in the sky, as though the south wind had broken the winter into pieces and were blowing it north, and on her radio she could hear the arrival of cocktail guests and the return of children and businessmen from their schools and offices. "I found a good-sized diamond on the bathroom floor this morning," a woman said. "It must have fallen out of the bracelet Mrs. Dunston was wearing last night. " "We"ll sell it,"a man said. "Take it down to the jeweler on Madison Avenue and sell it. Mrs. Dunston won"t know the difference, and we could use a couple of hundred bucks..." "Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St. Clement"s" the Sweeneys" nurse sang. "Half-pence and farthings, say the bells of St. Martin"s. When will you pay me? Say the bells at old Bailey..." "It"s not a hat," a woman cried, and at her back roared a cocktail party. "It"s not a hat, it"s a love affair. That"s what Walter Florell said. He said it"s not a hat, it"s a love affair," and then, in a lower voice, the same woman added, "Talk to somebody, for Christ"s sake, honey, talk to somebody. If she catches you standing here not talking to anybody, she"ll take us off her invitation list, and I love these parties. "Jim came home at about six the next night. Emma, the maid, let him in, and he had taken off his hat and was taking off his coat when Irene ran into the hall. Her face was shining with tears and her hair was disordered. "Go up to 16-C, Jim!" she screamed. "Don"t take off your coat. Go up to 16-C. Mr. Osborn"s beating his wife. They"ve been quarreling since four o"clock, and now he is hitting her. Go up there and stop him. "From the radio in the living room, Jim heard screams, obscenities, and thuds. "You know you don"t have to listen to this sort of thing," he said. He strode into the living room and turned the switch. "It"s indecent," he said. "It"s like looking into windows. Yow know you don"t have to listen to this sort of thing. You can turn it off." Oh, it"s so terrible, it"s so dreadful, " Irene was sobbing. I"ve been listening all day, and it"s so depressing."Well, if it"s so depressing, why do you listen to it? I brought this dammed radio to give you some pleasure," he said. "I paid a great deal of money for it. I thought it might make you happy. I wanted to make you happy. ""Don"t, don"t, don"t, don"t quarrel with me," she moaned, and laid her head on his shoulder. "All the others have been quarreling all day. Everybody"s been quarreling. They"re all worried about money. Mrs. Hutchinson"s mother is dying of cancer in Florida and don"t have enough money to send her to the Mayo Clinic. At least, Mr. Hutchinson says they don"t have enough money. And some woman in this building is having an affair with the handyman—with that hideous handyman. It"s too disgusting. And Mrs. Melville has heart trouble, and Mr. Hendricks is going to lose his job in April and Mrs. Hendricks is horrid aboutthewhole thing and that girl that plays the "Missouri Waltz" is a whore, a common whore, and the elevator man has tuberculosis and Mr. Osborn has been beating his wife. " She wailed, she trembled with grief and checked the stream of tears down her face with the heel of her palm."Well why do you have to listen?" Jim asked again. "Why do you have to listen to this stuff if it makes you miserable?""Oh, don"t, don"t, don"t" she cried. "Life is too terrible, too sordid and awful. But we"ve never been like that, have we, darling? Have we? I mean, we"ve always been good and decent and loving to one another, haven"t we? And we have two children, two beautiful children. Our lives aren"t sordid, are they, darling? Are they?" She flung her arms around his neck and drew his face down to hers. "We"re happy, aren"t we, darling? We are happy, aren"t we?"" Of course we"re happy," he said tiredly. He began to surrender his resentment. " Of course we are happy. I"ll have that dammed radio fixed or taken away tomorrow. " He stroked her soft hair. "My poor girl, " he said."You love me, don"t you? "She asked. "And we"re not hypercritical or worried about money or dishonesty, are we?""No, darling," he said.A man came in the morning and fixed the radio. Irene turned it on cautiously and was happy to hear a California-wine commercial and a recording of Beethoven"s Ninth Symphony, including Schiller"s "Ode to Joy. " She kept the radio on all day and nothing untoward came toward the speaker.A Spanish suite was being played when Jim came home. "Is everything all right?" he asked. His face was pale, she thought. They had some cocktails and went to dinner to the "Anvil Chorus" from 77 Trovatore. This was followed by Debusy"s "La Mer. ""I paid the bill for the radio today," Jim said. "It cost four hundred dollars. I hope you"ll get some enjoyment out of it. "" Oh, I"m sure I will," Irene said."Four hundred dollars is a good deal more than I can afford," he went on. "I wanted to get something that you"d enjoy. It"s the last extravagance we"ll indulge in this year. I see that you haven"t paid your clothing bills yet. I saw them on your dressing table. " He looked directly at her. "Why did you tell me you"d paid them? Why did you lie to me?"I just didn"t want you to worry, Jim," she said. She drank some water. "I"ll be able to pay my bills out of this month"s allowance. There were the slipcovers last month, and that party. "" You"ve got to learn to handle the money I give you a little more intelligently, Irene," he said. "You"ve got to understand that we don"t have as much money this year as we had last. I had a very sobering talk with Mitchell today. No one is buying anything. We"re spending all of our time promoting new issues, and you know how long that takes. I"m. not getting any younger you know. I"m thirty-seven. My hair will be gray next year. I haven"t done as well as I hoped to do. And I don"t suppose things will get any better. ""Yes, dear," she said."We"ve got to start cutting down," Jim said. "We"ve got to think of the children. To be perfectly frank with you, I worry about money a great deal. I"m not at all sure of the future. No one is. If anything should happen to me, there"s the insurance, but that won"t go very far today. I"ve worked awfully hard to give you and the children a comfortable life," he said bitterly. "I don"t like to see all of my energies, all of my youth, wasted in fur coast and radios and slipcovers and—""Please Jim," she said. "Please. They"ll hear us. ""Who"ll hear us? Emma can"t hear us. ""The Radio. ""Oh, I"m sick! "He shouted. " I"m sick to death of your apprehensiveness. The radio can"t hear us. Nobody can hear us. And what if they can hear us? Who cares?"Irene got up from the table and went into the living room. Jim went to the door and shouted at her from there. "Why are you so Christly all of a sudden? What"s turned you overnight into a convent girl? You stole your mother"s jewelry before they probated her will. You never gave your sister a cent of that money that was intended for her—not even when she needed it. You made Grace Howland"s life miserable, and where was all your piety and your virtue when you went to that abortionist? I"ll never forget how cool you were. You packed your bag and went off to have that child murdered as if you were going to Nassau. If you"d had any reasons, if you"d had any good reasons—"Irene stood for a minute before the hideous cabinet, disgraced and sickened, but she held her hand on the switch before she extinguished the music and the voices, hoping the instrument might speak to her kindly, that she might hear the Sweeney"s nurse. Jim continued to shout at her from thedoor. The voice on the radio was suave and noncommittal. " An early morning railroad disaster in Tokyo," the loudspeaker said, "killed twenty-nine people. A fire in a Catholic hospital near Buffalo for the care of blind children was extinguished early this morning by nuns. The temperature is forty-seven. The humidity is eighty-nine. "（分数：8.00）(1).Summarize the plot of the following story in your own words.(30 points)（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (2).Define the major theme of the following short story.(40 points)（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (3).Make a brief comment on the characterization of the man and his wife.(30 points)（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ (4).Comment on the ending part of the story.(20 points)（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________。
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1.What are the two major parties in Britan?------They are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.2.What is the official full name of Britain?-----It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3.Who is the head of government in Ireland?-----It is the Prime Minister.4.Who is James Joyce?-----He is the most well-know Irish writer of the modern period.5.Who were the first Americans?------They were the Indians.6.What kind of economic system does the United States have?-----It has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.7.What is bilingualism?-----The phenomenon that English and French are the two official languages in Canada is called bilingualism.8.What are the geographical feature of Australia as a continent?------Australia is the flatest and lowest of the continents.9.What are the powers the constitution confers on the House of Representatives?------The House of Representatives has powers to make and change laws.10.What animal is a national symbol of New Zealand?------The kiwi is a national symbol of the country.11.What is the Renaissance?------Renaissance was the revival of classical literature and artistic styles in European history.12.What are the most important journals in the U.K.?------They are the Economist,New Statesman and Society,and Spectator.13.Why is the Shannon River important to Ireland?------Because it provides electricity for much of the Republic.14.How many states are there in the United States?------There are 50 states in the United States.15.What is Hispanic?------A Hispanic is a Spanish-speaking person of the United States.16.What is the Bill of Rights?-------It is the term used for the first ten amendments to the Constitution.17.What is the Canada Council?-----It is the Canadian Government’s funding agency.18.What is Aborigines?-------It is the term used to describe the original people of Australia.19.What was the nature of the White Australia Policy?------It was a discriminatory immigration policy,which restricted the non –whites to enter Australia.20.What are New Zealand’s main exports?------Meat,wool and dairy products are main exports.21.What was Queen Mary known as?e last------She was known as the “Bloody Mary”and also remembered as the monarch who lost thBritish possession on the continent------French port of calais.22.What did Britain become after the Industrial Revolution?-----Britain became the “workshop of the world”．23.What is the House of Lords made up of?------It is made up of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.24.What are the two major parties in Ireland?------They are Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.25.What is meant by “Vietnamization” of the war?--------It meant that South Vietnamese troops would be war-built up to replace Americal fighting force.26.Which country is the world’s biggest producer and user of tobacco?------It is the U.S.A..27.Who was the only writer in colonial period still read today?-------He was Benjamin Franklin.28.Who was the first prime minister in Canada?------He was Sir John Macdonald.29.What was the convict system?------In the convict system, the convicts were punished by being transported to remote places.30.How is New Zealand electricity produced?------It is produced by: firstly,hydropower;secondly,gas;thirdly,coal.31.What is the most important established Church in Britain?-----It is the Church of England.32.What is the jury’s job in Britain?------In criminal cases,it is to decide the issue of guilt or innocence.33.Where were oil and natural gas found in Britain?------Oil and natural gas are found under the North Sea.34.What are the characteristics of Ireland’s climate?-----It can be described as “mild,moist and changeable”．35.What did the real Americal Literature begin?-----It began after the America War of Independence.36.Where is the president of the United States’ offcial residence?-----The White House is his official residence.37.What kind of history do people often say that the history of Canada?------People often say that the history of Canada is a history of immigration.38.What is “urban sprawl’’？------It refers to a city that has grown over a large area of land.39.What is the way of changing the constitution in Australia?------The Constitution can be changed only by referendum.40.Where is the volcanic activity in New Zealand?------The volcanic activity can be found on the central plateau in North Island.41.What are the three natural zones in Scotland?------They are the Highlands in the north,the central Lowlands and the southern Uplands.42.What was the Gunpowder plot of 1605?------It was the most famous of the Catholic conspiracies.43.What did the English Industrial Revolution begin with?-----It began with the textile industry.44.What is the capital of Ireland?------It is Dublin.45.Which state is the largest in the United States?------Alaska is the largest one.46.What is the American foreign policy in the early 1930s?-----In the early 1930s,the American foreign policy was isolationist.47.What is affirmative action?------It is the preferential treatment for minorities and women in education and employment.48.What was established in 1670 in Canada?------The English Hudson Bay Company was established in 1670.49.Which hemisphere is Australia in?------It is in the Southern hemisphere.50.Where is the capital of New Zealand?------It is Wellington.51.Who were the Vikings?-----The Vikings were the Norwegians and the Danes from Denmark.52.Which system was completely established under William in English?-----The feudal system was completely established under William in English.53.What are the main courts of civil jurisdiction in England and Wales?-----They are the Country Courts.54.When did Ireland declare itself a republic?------Ireland declared itself a republic on April 18,1949.55.Where is known as the agricultural capital of the U.s.?-----Omaha is known as the argricultural capital of the U.S.A..56.What is the most central functions of the Congress in America?-----It is the passage of laws.57.What is Mark Twain’s master work?-----It is the Adventure of Huckleberry Finn.58.Which city is Canada’s largest city?-----It is Toronto.59.What was Australia called in the 1950s?------Australia was called “the lucky country”in the 1950s.60.What do you think is the most noticeable feature of New Zealand geography?-----It is mountains widely spread all over the country where active volcanoes scatter.61.Which war was relatively smooth,with no bloodshed,nor any execution of the king in Britain?------It is the Glorious Revolution.62.What are the three periods as far as the evolution of the British economy is concerned?-------There are steady development in the 50s and 60s,economic recession in the 70s and economic recovery in the 80s.63.What is a constitutional monarchy?------It is a governmental system in which the head of State is a king or a queen who reigns butdoes not rule.64.What is the chief language of instruction in Ireland?-----It is English.65.Which are some of the biggest cities in the U.S.?------They are New York,Los Angeles,Chicago,San Francisco and Philadelphia.66.Who drafted The Declaration of Independence in the U.S.?------He was Thomas Jefferson..67.Which country is the world’s leading exporter of agricultural products?-----It is the United States.68.In what way does Quebec differ from the other provinces of Canada?-----It differs from the other provinces because it has strong French culture.69.What is nations largest and most diverse industry today in Australia?-----It is agriculture.70.What percentage are Maori to the population of New Zealand?------About 10% are Maori or part Maori.71.Where are mostly highland and lowland in Great Britian?-----The north and west of Britian are mainly highlands,while the east and south-east are mostly lowlands.72.What is Heptarchy?-----By the end of the 7th century, England was divided into seven kingdoms which was,called Heptarchy.73.What did England appear in the 18th century,which owed a great deal to the invention of machines?-----The Industrial Revolution appeared in England in the 18th century.74.What is the basic ethnic stock in Ireland?------It is Celtic.75.What does tariff protection mean?-----It means to get higher import taxes to protect domestic production.76.What is the full name of the U.S.?-----It is the United States of America.77.What is the general view of Americans on education?-----It is that every American has the right and obligation to become educated.78.What does Governor-General represent?----It represents the Queen.79.Which three periods are the history of Australia divided into?-----They ae the arrival of Aborigines,the colonization of Australia by the British,and the Commonwealth of Australia.80.Who was the first European come to New Zealand and What was his nationality?-----He was Abel Tasman and was a Dutchman.81.What were the forerunners of the Liberal Party in Britain?------They are Whigs.82.How many members are there in the House of Commons?------There are 651 members in the House of Commons.83.What is the difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots,Welsh and Irish?------The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons,while those the Scots,Welsh and Irish areCelts.84.What is the Republican Army?------It is a terrorist or organization dedicated to the union of all Ireland as one country under onegovernment.85.Which three countries have the largest populations in the world?------China,India and the United States have the largest population in the world.86.Who led the boycott of the bus company in Montgomery,Alabama?-----He is Martin Luther King,Jr.87.What is the “ Lost Generation”？------It refers 60s young intellectuals who becames disappointed and bitter after World War II.88.What are most industries in Canada?------It is manufacturing.89.Who was the first Prime Minister in Australia?-----He was Edmund Barton.90.What are two main islands in New Zealand?------They are North Island and South Island.91.Who were the Lollards?----They were poor priests and travelling prea chers who were John Wyclif’s followers in the 14thcentury.92.What has the new farming been called in Britain?----It has been called agribusiness.93.What does the NHS provide in Britain?----It provides the family health,hospital and specialist services.94.Who is the head of state in Ireland?------The head of state is the president.95.Who were the Puritans?----The Puritans were the members of a Protestand group in England who wanted to purify theChurch of England.96.Which three branches is the U.S. government divided into?------They are the legislative,the executive and the judicial.97.What is adult education also called now?-------It is also called”continuing education” programs or “lifelong education” programs.98.What was the consequence of the Seven Years’ War between the British and the French?------After the Seven Years’ War, the French were forced to give up every inch of land in NorthAmerica.99.What is the role of the Senate in Australia?------The senate has the very nearly equal power as the House of Representatives,except that it hasno power to deal with money bills.cation in New Zealand is free,secular and compulsory,What does this sentence mean?-----It means that no tuition fee is paid,no school is run by religious party and every child must goto school to study.西方人眼中的数字生活中的数字(number)无处不在，但有写数字带有固定的象征意义。