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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 surv ived 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 ____ langua ge 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 mean s _Mark numbertwo_________.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 indiv isible 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。

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英美社会与文化复习题L Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.The two main islands of the British Isles areSamuel Johnson's dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of ___________ • A. grammar B. handwriting C. spelling D. pronunciation At present, nearly ________ of the worlds population communicate in English.A. half B ・ a quarter C. one third D. one fifth attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanicbecame the dominant religion in England• B. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityD. Roman ChristianityWestminster Abbey was built at the time of A. St. AugustineC ・ William the Conqueror The _______ marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A ・ Viking invasion B. signing of the Magna Carta C- Norman ConquestD ・ Adoption of common lawThe end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .D. the House of Lancaster The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIIFs effort to A. divorce his wife B. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between ________ •A ・ Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansA. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England _______ is the capital city of Scotiand. A. Belfast B. Edinburgh According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over A.160 B.600 C. 60 C. Aberdeen D. Cardiff million. D. 16 is the smallest. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, A. England B. Scotland C. Wales Almost a quarter of the British population lives in ________ England. A. northeastern B. southeastern C. northwestern D. Northern Ireland D. southwestern English belongs to the _______ group of Indo-European family of languages. A. Celtic B. Indo-Iranian C. Germanic D ・ Roman The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of English. A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and Germanwords toC. French and ItalianD. Latin and GreekThe evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the ______B. DutchC. German A. Norman influence.D. Danish TheBy the late 7th century,A. Celtic ChristianityC ・ Germanic Christianity B. Edward the ConfessorD. Alfred the Great A. the House of Valois B. the House of York C ・ the House of TudorC.nobles and peasants D・ aristocrats and Christians_______ was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A.Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC・ Provisions of Oxford D. Magna CartaThe Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the __________ century.A.17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20thBritain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the ________ century.A.17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20thThe British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following branches with the exception of the ____________________________ .A. judiciary B・ legislature C. monarchy D・ executiveThe importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on __________ •A. passi ng the billsB. advising the govern me ntC・ political parties D・ public attitudeAs a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to __________ the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspectBritish Cabinet works on the principle of ________ .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivism D・ defending the individualsThe main duty of the British Privy Council is to _________ .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass bills D・ supervise the CabinetIn Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every _________ years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six_______ has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A・ Wales B. England C. Scotland D. Northern IrelandGen erally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a _________ system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-party D・ multi-partyThe policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and __________ .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualismThe Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it _________ .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax system D・ enhaneed the economic developmentThe British economy achieved global dominance by the __________ ・A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880s D」890sIn ______ , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 1948The _______ in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problemOf the following practices, ________ does not belong to Thatcher's social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemployment D・ 1 owering old age pensionsThe Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except __________ ・A.limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemployment D・ reducing inequalityBritain has devoted ________ of its land area to agriculture・A.54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%Britain's important fishing areas include all the following except _________ ・A.the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around Ireland D・ The sea area between Britain and IrelandCoal mining industry in Britain provides ________ of the energy consumed in the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/3The car industry in Britain in mostly ________ .A. foreign-owned B・ state-owned C. joint-venture D. privately-ownedOf the following sectors in Britain, __________ has experienced spectacular growth since theend of Word War II.A. agriculture B・ energy industry C. service industry D. manufacturing industryIn Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the _____________________ .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960sAbout _______ of British children receive primary and secondary education through theindependent system・A. 5%B.6%C. 7%D. 8%Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining funds from all the following sources except _____________________ •A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributionsOf the following, ________ is NOT a basis of admission to Britain's universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interview D・ school referencesTo be admitted to the Open University, one need _________ .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC・ General Certificate of Education-Advanced D. General National Vocational Qualifications Among Britain's quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the "Big Three" with the exception of . A. The Times B. The Guardian C. The Observer D. The Daily TelegraphLife on Earth is a kind of ________ program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500million viewers worldwide.A. feature B・ drama C. documentary D. soap opera______ is Britain's top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyBOf the following, ________ is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays・A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC・ friends enjoying each other's company D. families traveling overseasThe following Christmas traditions are particularly British except ________ .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen's Christmas messageC. Boxing Day D・ Christmas pantomimeThe most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is __________ ・ A. poetryB. dramaC ・ novelD ・ pamphlet______ is viewed as Romantic poetry's "Declaration of Independence.^ A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud” B. Don JuanC. "Preface to Lyrical Ballads^D. Prometheus Unbound Of Dickens 9 novels, _______ is considered autobiographical ・A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations ______ is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century ・A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas HardyOf the following statements, ________ is NOT correct in terms of Neo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century ・B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in "Art for Art's Sake".D. Treasure Island was a representative work. ______ is NOT included in the modernist group ・ A. Oscar Wild B. Virginia Woolf C. William Butler Yeats D. T. S. EliotOf the following books, _______ was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D'UrbendllesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the NativeOf the following statements, ________ is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf. A. She was a central figure of the "Bloomsbury Group"・ B ・ She experimented with stream of consciousness ・ C ・ She was an influential feminist. The U. S ・ lies in ______ North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic to its ________ and the Pacific to its ________ . A. northern, east, west B. central, east, west C. southern, west, eastD ・ western, east, westThe largest river in the U ・ S ・ is ______ A ・ the Missouri River C. the Ohio River Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located __________A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific Coast C ・ in New EnglandD. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.Of the following writers, ________ is NOT a Nobel Prize winner. A. Samuel Beckett B. James Joyce Waiting for Godot is written by _______ A. Samuel Beckett C. William GoldingD. V. S. NaipaulThe United States has B. George Orwell C. William Golding stateson the continent.D. D. H. LawrenceA. 50B.49C. 48D. 35The state ofA. Alaska is the largest in area of all the states.B. Hawaii C ・ Texas D. FloridaB. the Mississippi RiverD. the Colorado RiverD. in the Midwest______ is located on the U・ S. -Canadian border between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario・A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC.Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt LakeThe native Alaskan population includes the following except the _________ .A・ Indians B. Eskimos C. Aleuts D. BlacksThe largest minority in the United States is the ________ ・A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. AsiansThe Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States, particularly from __________________ .A・ Europe B. Asia C. Africa D. South America The characteristic of dominant American culture is _________ .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB・ English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC・ English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD.English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-classThe first successful English colony in North America was founded at _________ in ________ .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC- Jamestown, Virginia D. Plymouth, GeorgiaPilgrim Fathers are a group of ____________ who came to America to avoid persecution inEngland ・A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. ChristiansThe Seven YearsWar occurred between the _________ •A. French and American IndiansB.French and SpaniardsC・ French and British D. British and American Indians"No taxation without representation^ was the rallying slogan of _________ .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 coloniesThe first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in _________ •A. Concord B・ Lexington C. Philadelphia D. BostonIn May 1775, _________ was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of anational government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of ConfederationAbraham Lincoln issued ________ to grant freedom to all slaves・A・ Declaration of Independence B. ConstitutionC. Emancipation Proclamation D・ Bill of RightsThe policy of the United States was ________ at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasementPresident ________ applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.A・ Wilson B. Truman C. Roosevelt D. KennedyThe Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the terms of Presidents ____________ •A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC・ Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon D. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson 81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in ________ .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States _________ ・A.gives the most power to CongressB.gives the most power to the PresidentC・ tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD.gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights ________ .A.defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB.guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC.is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD.has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except ________ are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights・A.freedom of religionB.the right to get into people's house by policeC・ freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one's weapon if one wishes85.All the following except ________ cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC.lhe Secretary of State D・ the President86.The following except ________ are all powers of the President.A- vetoing any bills passed by CongressB・ appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC.making lawsD.issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be _________ .A- at least 35 years oldB・ at least a 14 years5 resident of the United StatesC.bom in AmericaD.all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are ________ and ________ years respectively.A. two, four B・ two, three C. two, six D・ six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of _________ justices・A. sixB. seven C・ eight D. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by _________ ・A. all citizens of America B・ the citizens over 18 years oldC・ electors elected by the voters D. the senators and representatives9L America produces a major portion of the world's products in the following fields except •A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from ____________ to _______ , and eventually,to _______ •A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB.farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC・ colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the ________ by the British King or Queen.A. political authority B・ economic rightsC.judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of __________ .A. George Washington B・ Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution^except ______ .A・ typewriter B. telephone C. electric light D. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a "Great Society” by introducing various programs like thefollowing except ________.A. MedicareB. Food Stampscation InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About _______ of American crops are for export・A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except _________ .A.Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enteiprises・B.Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports・C・ Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D.Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99. ______ is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors 100.At present, U・S. exports account for _______ of the worlcfs total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of _________ 、secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementary D・ private102.Of the following subjects, ________ are NOT offered to elementary school students・A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC.science and social studiesD. music and physical education103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of __________ •A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, ________ are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, _________ is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S・institutions ・A.choosing the presidentB.establishing policies for administrators and facultyC.approving budget and other financial projectD.decide which student to enroll106. To get a bachelor^ degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the followingexcept _______ ■A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinations C ・ working for communities D. earning a certain number of credits107. Of the following universities, ________ has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard University B ・ Massachusetts Institute of Technology C. Princeton University D ・ Yale University108. ______ is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for itsserious attitude and great bulk ・ A. The Washington Post B. The New York Times C. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109. Of the following, _________ is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks inAmerica.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving 112. ______ is regarded as "the father of American literature^.A. James Fennimore Cooper B ・ Ralph Waldo Emerson C ・ Thomas Jefferson D ・ Washington Irving113. Of the following, ________ is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne^s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114. Of the following, ________ is considered Herman Melville^s masterpiece ・A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller 115. Of the following, ________ is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain^s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116. Of the following writers, _______ is NOT included in the group of naturalists. A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville117. E Scott Fitzgerald's finest novel is ________ , and its theme is about ________ .A- The Great Gatsby, the American Dream B. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Ag 匕 the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature11& Of the following books, ________ is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell TollsA. the National Broadcasting System (NBS) C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) 110. The National Day of the United States falls onA. June 4thB. July 4th111. Of the following writers, ________ B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS) C. June 14thD. July 14thare from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.119. Of the following writers, ________ is Not a Nobel Prize winne 匸A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O'Neil 120. ______ is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature ・A. Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James BaldwinII. State your understanding of the following questions. 1. How do British enjoy the Christmas day?Christmas is the biggest and best loved British holiday. Schools close for the holiday period, as do shops and offices, so people can spend time at home with their families. Most British people celebrate it by exchanging gifts and Christmas cards, preparing holiday foods, and decorating homes and workplaces. There are three Christmas traditions which are particularly British: one is the Christmas Pantomime, a comical musical play. Another tradition is the Queen's Christmas message, broadcast over the television and radio. A third British tradition, which is also celebrated in countries with British heritages, is Boxing Day, which falls on the day after Christinas.2. What were the major causes of Britain's relative economic decline in the postwar period?First, Britain suffered great economic losses in two World Wars and had gone heavily into debt to finance the war. Second, the era of the British Empire was over. India and other British colonies, which provided raw material & large market for British goods, gained independence. Third, Britain was forced to maintain an expensive military presence in many overseas locations until the end of 1960s. Fourth, Britain had to make Substantial financial contributions to NATO and the UN Security Council. Finally, Britain failed to invest in industry after WWII whereas its competitors like Germany and Japan caught up with Britain by investing in the most modern equipment and means of production. 3. What is the Commonwealth of Nations?It is a voluntary association of independent sovereign states, all of which acknowledge the British monarch as symbolic head of the association. The Commonwealth is not a political union of any sort, and its member states have full autonomy to manage their own internal and external affairs. It is primarily an organization in which countries with diverse economic backgrounds have an opportunity for close and参考答案：1-10 A 11 -20 D 21-30 C 31-40 C 41-50 D 51-60 B 61-70 C 71-80 C 81-90 B 91-100C101-110 C111-120 CBCD D B C DBA B A C B B A C B D ABB BCD C B B C D D B B B D D C BCD CAB B C C D C D B C C C A C CCD BBC CCD DDB D C B D D A A C B A CD B D A B A C D D A DBA BAD A C D D D C B D A B B B BABequal interaction after gaining independence・ The major activities of the Commonwealth are designed to advocate democracy, human rights, and to promote economic cooperation and growth within its members.4.What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?The first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much education as possible. It is an outcome of the American's assertions about the equality among people.The second ideal is that of producing a society that is totally literate and of local control. Education in the U.S. is governed by state and local governments, not by the national government.The third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known. Learning is not just a process of memorizing knowledge that already exists in books・ 11 is an enterprise of exploration, experimentation, analysis and synthesis・5.How is a President voted into office in America? What are your ideas about the American election?Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for the presidency・To win a presidential election, a candidate has to spend millions of dollars, travel all over the country to make speeches, and debate on television with the rival. The general election is technically divided into two stages. During the first stage , presidential electors for each state will be chosen. In the second stage the electors meet and vote a President. Since the second stage is only a kind of formality, every one knows who will be the n ext President as soon as the first stage is over.An open answer to the second part・6.Why can we say that Puritanism has much influence on America?a)Puritans were encouraged to read the Bible in order to better understand the God's will. Thus,education had been essential for Puritans, which education had been stressed during American history ・b)When Puritans came to America, they wanted to build "a city upon hill”—an ideal community.Since that time, Americans have viewed their country as a great experiment, a worthy model of other nations・c)Puritans established another American tradition—a strain of often intolerant moralism, which hadhad much influence on the following generations.d)The Puritans also have left rich cultural heritage to future Americans. The American values such asindividualism, hard work, and respect of education owe very much to the Puritan beliefs.。

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英美文化试题1. The executive power is in the hands of ________.A. ParliamentB. the House of CommonsC. the Cabinet headed by the Prime MinisterD. the Queen2. In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of _______.A. the QueenB. the Primer MinisterC. the House of LordD. the House of Commons3. The general election in Britain is held every _______ years.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 64. The famous “Scotland Yard” refers to _______.A. CIAB. CIDC. New Scotland YardD. Greater Londo n5. Which of the following is not one of the functions that Parliament plays?A. To serve as the final court of appeal in civil cases and criminal cases.B. To make laws.C. To control and criticize the executive government.D. To control the raising and the spending of money.6. The British government is established on the basis of ______.A. federal systemB. central systemC. constitutional system D constitutional monarchy7. _______ is in power in Britain now?A. Labour partyB. Conservative PartyC. the coalition of Labour Party and Liberal Democratic PartyD. the coalition of Conservative Party and Liberal Democratic Party8. The President of the United States exercises the ______ power.A. legislativeB. executiveC. judicialD. veto9. How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the United States?A. 35. C. 48.B. 13. D. 50.10. Representatives in the United Sates are elected ______.A. annuallyB. every two yearsC. every three yearsD. every four years11. The congress of America consists of the Representatives and _____.A. parliamentB. the House of CommonsC. The House of LordsD. Senate12. The Constitution of the United States says that only ______ can declare war upon other nations.A. the presidentB. CongressC. Department of DefenceD. the National security council13. The General Election in the United States is held every ______. Year.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six14. The newly elected president takes up on ______.A. January 10thB. January 20th of the next yearC. march 10thD. April 20th of the next year15. There are two major parties in USA, one of which is Democratic Party, and the other is______.A. Green partyB. Republican PartyC. the Federal partyD. Conservative party英美文学复习试题1. When appreciating a piece of literature, readers are more likely to read the ______ the meanings that attach to words in order to have a deeper understanding.A. denotativeB. connotativeC. objectiveD. precise2. When reading a piece of literature, a reader should pay attention to the way the author uses language, which includes the following EXCEPT ________.A. choice of wordsB. the sentence structureC. the sound qualitiesD. the appearance of the character3. Which of the following terms does NOT belong to the forms of poetry?A. ballad,B. sonnetC. fictionD. ode4. Which of the following is NOT one of the four great tragedies written William Shakespeare ?A. HamletB. King LearC. MacbethD. Romeo and Juliet5. The most important effect of the fictionallity(虚构) of literature is to create a ______ between the readers andthe material presented, physically and psychologically, for the sake of free rein of emotional control.A. distanceB. fearC. sympathyD. surprise6. There are many kinds of literary genres (文体) in English literature. Which of the following is NOT one ofthem ?A. fictionB. dramaC. stanzaD. essay7. What is the key note of English Renaissance?A. optimismB. humanismC. pessimismD. romanticism8. The famous saying,“Knowledge is power” , is quoted by ______.A. Francis BaconB. William ShakespeareC. Karl MarkD. Jane Austen9. ______was a progressive intellectual movement throughout Western Europe in the 18th century.A. The RenaissanceB. The EnlightenmentC. The Religious ReformationD. The Chartist Movement10. “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” The sentence is the beginning of Shakespeare’s _____.A. comedyB. tragedyC. sonnetD. poem11. Francis Bacon is best known for his _____ which greatly influenced the development of this literary form.A. essaysB. poemsC. worksD. plays12. Which of the following sequences correctly tells the English history of literature?A. the Roman Period, the Celtic Period, the Anglo-Saxon PeriodB. the Anglo-Saxon Period, the Celtic Period, the Roman PeriodC. the Celtic Period, the Roman Period, the Anglo-Saxon Perio dD. the Celtic Period, the Anglo-Saxon Period, the Roman Period13. “To be, or not to be _____ that is the question; whether’tis nobler in the mind to suffer. The slings and a rrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them?” Who said these words?A. King LearB. RomeoC. AntonioD. Hamlet14. Bacon’s achievements mainly lie in the following fields except ______.A. philosophyB. scienceC. essay writingD. poem writing15. “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” Who is the author of this line?A. John KeatsB. John DonneC. Percy Bysshe ShelleyD. William Shakespeare16. In 1798, the publication of the 2nd edition of_____, the Preface to which by Wordsworth serves as themanifest of Romanticism.A. Lyrical BalladsB. Jane EyreC. Pride and PrejudiceD. David Copperfield17. The following are some kinds of drama EXCEPT_______.A. melodramaB. romantic dramaC. tragedyD. comedy18. In Aristotle’s definition, “tragedy” refers to the imitation of an action that is serious and complete and of acertain magnitude achieving a catharsis (陶冶，净洗，宣泄) (purification) through incidents arousing pity and ______.A. tearsB. sympathyC. fearD. astonishment19. Senecan tragedy is also called _______.A. Romance TragedyB. Tragedy of BloodC. TragicomedyD. Social Tragedy20. Which one of the following is NOT one of the great playwrights in ancient Greece?A. AristophanesB. EuripidesC. SophoclesD. Aeschylus21. The idea of “Oedipus Complex”comes from a Greek mythology, from which ______ wrote his famoustragedy “Oedipus”.A. AristophanesB. EuripidesC. AeschylusD. Sophocles22. Which one of the following is NOT one of the four great comedies of William Shakespeare?A. As You Like ItB. Romeo and JulietC. The Merchant of VeniceD. The Twelfth Night23. Hamlet is the Prince of ________.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. HollandD. Demark24. Which one is NOT a role in Hamlet?A. Gertrude B Ophelia C. Claudius D. Cordelia25. Chronologically the Victorian Period refers to _____.A. 1798---1832B. 1836---1901C. the Romantic PeriodD. the Neoclassical Period26. Washington Irving was one of the first American writers to earn an international reputation and regarded as_____.A. Father of the American dramaB. Father of the American poetryC. Father of the American literatureD. Father of the American short stories27. The author of the work “For Whom the Bell Tolls” is _____.A. Ernest HemingwayB. Samuel Taylor ColeridgeC.Samuel JohnsonD. Francis Bacon28. Which of the following writings is by Hemingway described the novel the one book from which “all modernAmerican literature comes?”A. Tom SawyerB. Huckleberry FinnC. The Gilded AgeD. Life on the Mississippi29. In the English history, who is the most outstanding stream-of-consciousness novelist?A. Leopold BloomB. E.M. ForsterC. James JoyceD. D.H. Lawrence30. In his poems, Walt Whitman is innovative in the terms of the form of his poetry, which is called “______.”A. free verseB. blank verseC. alliterationD. end rhyming31. It is ______ who put forward the method of psychoanalysis which emphasizes the importance ofunconsciousness or the irrational in the human psyche.A. Karl JungB. John LockeC. Sigmund FreudD. Karl Marx32. Which the following authors is NOT one of the masters of Stream of Consciousness?A. Virginia WoolfB. James JoyceC. William FaulknerD. D. H. Laurence33. “In a Station of th e Metro” is a classic _____ poem written by Ezra Pound.A. SymbolicB. ImagistC. RealisticD. Romantic34. “Cantos“is the masterpiece of ______ which is an amalgam混合物of various languages and cultures,revealing the chaotic and meaningless world.A. T.S. EliotB. Ernest HemingwayC. Ezra PoundD. John Steinbeck35. The most important feature of American literature is _______.A. long historyB. religious tendencyC. multi-culturalD. political inclination36. Which of the following writers does not belong to the Age of Realism ?A.Mark TwainB. Stephen CraneC. Henry JamesD. William Dean Howells37. The Civil War (1861-1965) brought to an end, and came into existence.A. the Colonial Period; the Romantic PeriodB. the Romantic Period; the Colonial PeriodC. the Age of Realism; the Romantic PeriodD. the Romantic Period; the Age of Realism38. William Faulkner made the history of the _____ the subject of the bulk of his work, and created a symbolicpicture of the remote past.A. Deep SouthB. MidwestC. New EnglandD. Europe39. In 1954, was a warded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his “mastery of the art of modern narration”.A. T. S. EliotB. Ernest HemingwayC. John SteinbeckD. William Faulkner40. ______is the period stretching roughly from the settlement of North America in the early 17th century through the end of the 18th century .A. The Romantic PeriodB. The Period of EnlightenmentC. The Colonial PeriodD. The American Puritanism1. The First Continental Congress was held in _____ in September, 1774.A. PhiladelphiaB. BostonC. New York2. The American War of Independence started in _____ and ended in _____.A. 1776, 1784B. 1775, 1783C. 1706, 17143. During the Civil War Lincoln issued the _____, which declared the abolition of slavery.A. Homestead BillB. Emancipation ProclamationC. Both A and B4. The First World War broke out on July 28th, _____ and ended on November 11th, _____, lasting for about four years.A. 1913, 1917B. 1914, 1918C. 1915, 19195. The _____ was the treaty signed at Versailles, near Paris in France in 1919.A. Paris TreatyB. Versaills TreatyC. Teheran Treaty6. The _____ broke out in June 1950 and ended in the summer of 1953.A. Vietnam WarB. Cold WarC. Korean War7. The Second World War broke out in September, _____ and ended in August _____.A. 1939, 1945B. 1937, 1943C. 1938, 19458. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a policy called _____ to save the economic situation.A. Good NeighbourB. the Open Door PolicyC. the New Deal9. In Feb. _____ came President Nixon’s historic visit to China.A. 1979B. 1972C. 197310. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by a committee including _____ as head.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. both A and B11. _____ was the only American president who was re-elected three times in succession.A. Theodore RooseveltB. George WashingtonC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Thomas Jefferson12. Among the five Great Lakes, only _____ is wholly within the United States.A. ErieB. SuperiorC. Michigan13. _____ part is the most densely populated region in America.A. The southernB. The northeaster nC. The western14. _____ has been called the “cradle of American Liberty”.A. PhiladelphiaB. PlymouthC. Boston15. The highest mountain in the U.S. is Mount _____.A. AppalachianB. MekinleyC. Rocky16. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.A. AtlanticB. IndianC. Pacific17. _____ is the largest state in area in the U.S.A.A. FloridaB. LouisianaC. Alaska18. The _____ were the original inhabitants in America.A. blacksB. IndiansC. Puerto Ricans19. In _____ people can find the historical spot, the Independence National Historical Park.A. PhiladelphiaB. St. LouisC. San Francisco20. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern21. London is situated on the River of _____.A. ParretB. ThamesC. Spey22. Edinburgh is the capital of _____.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. Wales23. The three Germanic tribes that invaded Britain include the following except _____.A. the AnglesB. the SaxonsC. the PictsD. the Jutes24. The capital city of Northern Ireland is _____.A. CardiffB. BelfastC. Leith25 Celtic tribes began to settle in Britain from about _____ B.C.A. 410B. 750C. 30026. Scotland occupies the _____ portion of Great Britain.A. southernB. northernC. western27. _____ includes London，the centre of government for the whole nation.A. ScotlandB. Northern IrelandC. WalesD. England。

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高中英语美国文化复习题集附答案高中英语美国文化复习题集附答案1. Multiple Choice Questions1. In which year did the American Civil War end?a) 1865b) 1776c) 1945d) 1918Answer: a) 18652. Who is considered the founding father of the United States?a) George Washingtonb) Abraham Lincolnc) Thomas Jeffersond) Benjamin FranklinAnswer: a) George Washington3. Which of the following is a famous American landmark?a) Big Benb) Eiffel Towerc) Statue of Libertyd) Sydney Opera HouseAnswer: c) Statue of Liberty4. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?a) Thomas Jeffersonb) John F. Kennedyc) Franklin D. Rooseveltd) Abraham LincolnAnswer: a) Thomas Jefferson5. Which sport is considered America's favorite pastime?a) Soccerb) Baseballc) Basketballd) FootballAnswer: b) Baseball2. True or False Questions1. The United States has 50 states.Answer: True2. Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States. Answer: True3. The American flag has 50 stars, each representing a state.Answer: True4. The Great Wall of China is located in the United States.Answer: False5. The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.Answer: True3. Short Answer Questions1. Who was the first African American President of the United States?Answer: Barack Obama2. What is the capital of the United States?Answer: Washington, D.C.3. Who is the current President of the United States?Answer: Joe Biden4. Name one famous American inventor.Answer: Thomas Edison5. What is the national motto of the United States?Answer: "In God We Trust"4. Essay QuestionDescribe the significance of the Civil Rights Movement in American history. Provide examples of key events and individuals who played a role in the movement.Answer: The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal moment in American history that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. It spanned from the 1950s to the 1960s and was characterized by nonviolent protests, demonstrations, and legal battles.One key event of the Civil Rights Movement was the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. It was sparked by Rosa Parks, an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. This act of resistance led to a mass boycott of the city's buses by African Americans, demanding an end to segregated seating. The boycott lasted for over a year and ultimately resulted in a Supreme Court ruling that declared segregation on public buses unconstitutional.Another significant event was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. It was organized by civil rights activists, including Martin Luther King Jr., and drew approximately 250,000 participants. During this march, King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for racial equality and an end to discrimination. The march increased public awareness of the civil rights movement and put pressure on the government to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Key individuals who played a role in the Civil Rights Movement include Martin Luther King Jr., who became the face of the movement due to his charismatic leadership and nonviolent philosophy. His efforts and speeches inspired millions of people to join the fight for equality. Other notablefigures include Rosa Parks, who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Malcolm X, a prominent civil rights activist who advocated for black empowerment through self-defense.The Civil Rights Movement resulted in significant achievements, such as the desegregation of schools, the end of Jim Crow laws, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to protect African Americans' right to vote. It laid the foundation for future social justice movements and transformed the landscape of American society.In conclusion, the Civil Rights Movement marked a turning point in American history. It was a struggle for equality and justice, led by courageous individuals who fought against racial discrimination. Through their efforts, they brought about lasting change and paved the way for a more inclusive and equal society.。

英美文化复习

1.Christopher Columbus discovered America in1942.1.The 3 forces which caused America to be settled were the growth of capitalism in Europe, the Renaissance、the Religious Reformation.2.The Religious Reformation was started by Martin Luther.3.Pennsylvania was started by the Quakers.4.Maryland was started by the Catholics.5.New England was settled by the Puritans.6.The first settlement was in virginia in the town of Jamestown.7.Martin Luther taught that salvation was only by faith in Jesus Christ.8.The 3 man persons involved in the religious reformation were Martin Luther, John Calvin, King Henry VIII.9.The puritans objected to the Church of England.10.John Calvin taught that God predestined (caused) people to either go to heaven or hell.11.The French and Indian War led to the American Revolution because England made the colonists pay taxes for the war.12.The Puritans came to America on the ship named the mayflower.13.The Boston Tea Party was in 1773 when a group dressed as Indians threw tea off a ship to protect the tax on tea.14.The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4,1776.15.The Declaration said that all men are created equal had unalienable rights of Life , Liberty ,and the Pursuits of Happiness.16.The industrial revolution spread in America because labor was scarce and wages were high.17.Tariffs(taxes) do not exist between different states and this helps the American economy.18.America has a fluid class structure (that means you can change classes in your life time) which has helped the country.19.A corporation has has “limited liability”.this means that investors only risk what they invest if they buy stock.20.The profit motivate cause people to open and expand business and factories and risk their money.21.When people buy stock in a company, they become part owner of the company.22.The United States Government is divided into what the executive, legislative,and judicial branches .23.Terms: House members-2 years, Senators-6 years , The president -4 years ,Supreme court —for life.24.The Republics and Democrats are the two major parties in the US.25.Americans do not have to join a political party to vote.26. The Supreme court determines if a law is constitutional.27.The Legislative Branch passes laws.28.A federal system is where power is shared between the central government and the state governments.29.The first amendment guarantees the freedom of religion,speech, and assembly(gathering in groups).30.When a president refuses to sign a bill passed by congress is called a veto.31.The Bill of rights(the first 10 amendments) guarantees certain things for Americans like the freedom of the press, freedom to carry weapons, etc.32.If the Presidents does something wrong he can be removed from office by bing impeached.33.You are guaranteed the right to own weapons by the 2nd amendment.34.The 4 parts of the UK are England ,Scotland ,Wales and Northern Ireland.35.The 4 groups which invaded England were the Romans, the Angels&Saxons, the Vikings,and the Normans.36.The Angels gave England it’s name -Angel Land .37.Ronin Hood was known for robbing from the rich and giving to the poor.38.King Arthur forgot against the Angels and Saxons.39.The first son of the monarch is always the Prince od wales.40.Good Friday is the day that Jesus died on the cross for people’s sins.41.The Parliament government body in the UK.It is divided into the House of Common and the House of Lords.42.The UK and the US have a secret ballot - this means that nobody knows how you vote.43.The 3major political parties in the UK are the Labor ,the Conservative, the Liberal Democrats.44.In the story -Doctor Faustus sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the power.45.“For God so loved the world, that whosever believe in him should not be perish ,but have everlasting life.”Comes from John 3；16 in the Bible.46.That “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall no want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he lead me beside the still waters, He restored my soul”Come from Psalm 23 in the Bible.47.In Paradise Lost , the devil convince the woman to disobey God by eating the forbidden fruit.48.Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ.49.Easter is about the resurrection (coming back to life) of Jesus Christ.50.Protestants are the largest religious group in America.51.Most Americans are either Protestants, Catholics,or Jewish.52.Churches are built by money donated by people who attend and Not by government.53.The largest protestant group are the Baptists.54.All religious groups in America live under the same law and there is no state church, talk with people having problems, teach the Bible, and give a sermon(lecture) each week.cation in the US is a local matter.56.There is no religious instruction in public schools. 90% students attend public schools. There is free for all for 13years(Kindergarten through 12th grade). Local school boards set policy for the school and hire teachers .57.Puritans started education in American because they wanted everyone able to read the Bible.58.Harvard was started to educate ministers.59.Every child is required by law to attend school.60.A normal university class meets 3 times a week for 50 minutes. This is called a 3 hour class.61.Most students take about 15 hours per week at the university.62.Football is the most popular sport in America,63.The super bowl game is held in late January or early February, many people watch the game because of the commercials. A 30 second advertisement can cost $5 million dollars . A tailgate party is held before a football game.64.The number one health problem for the poor in the US is being overweight.65.Star is a popular cultural TV\movie series about the future.66.Mr Spock has pointy ears, if from the planet Vulcan and is known for saying “live long and prosper.” they fly on the USS enterprise.。

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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______。

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2023小学英语英美文化复习题集附答案

2023小学英语英美文化复习题集附答案一、阅读理解 (共20小题，每小题2分，共40分)阅读下列短文，然后根据短文的内容从每小题的四个选项中选出最佳的一项。

AHalloween is a popular holiday in America. It falls on October 31st every year. Children dress up in costumes(服装), go trick or treating, and carve pumpkins(南瓜). They also play games like bobbing for apples. Many houses are decorated with spooky(恐怖的) decorations like ghosts and skeletons.1. When is Halloween celebrated in America?A. October 1st.B. October 31st.C. November 1st.D. December 25th.2. What do children do on Halloween?A. They go to school.B. They dress up in costumes and go trick or treating.C. They have a big dinner with their family.D. They play games at the park.BThanksgiving is a special holiday in America. It is on the fourth Thursday in November. Families come together for a big meal. The traditional(传统的) food for Thanksgiving is turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. It is a time to express gratitude(感激) and spend time with loved ones.3. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in America?A. The first Thursday in November.B. The second Thursday in November.C. The third Thursday in November.D. The fourth Thursday in November.4. What is the traditional food for Thanksgiving?A. Pizza and noodles.B. Burgers and fries.C. Turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie.D. Sushi and miso soup.CThe Fourth of July is a national holiday in America. It celebrates the day when the United States became independent(独立) from Great Britain. People have picnics, watch fireworks, and have parades(游行). They wear red, white, and blue to show their patriotism(爱国主义).5. What is the Fourth of July?A. A national holiday in America.B. A holiday in Great Britain.C. A celebration of Thanksgiving.D. A day to wear red, white, and blue.6. Why do people wear red, white, and blue on the Fourth of July?A. Because they like those colors.B. Because it shows patriotism.C. Because they are the flag colors.D. Because they are the national colors of America.DSaint Patrick's Day is a cultural holiday in Ireland. It is on March 17th. People wear green clothing and accessories(配饰). They have parades, play traditional Irish music, and dance. The shamrock(三叶草) is a symbol(象征) of Saint Patrick's Day.7. When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?A. March 1st.B. March 17th.C. March 31st.D. March 25th.8. What is a symbol of Saint Patrick's Day?A. A shamrock.B. A pumpkin.C. A turkey.D. A red, white, and blue flag.二、完形填空 (共15小题，每小题2分，共30分)通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每小题的四个选项中选出最佳的一项。

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英美文化概况考研真题答案一、选择题1. 英国的国教是：A. 天主教B. 东正教C. 新教D. 伊斯兰教答案：C2. 美国的独立日是每年的哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 4月4日D. 4月16日答案：A3. 英国文学史上最著名的戏剧家是：A. 乔治·奥威尔B. 威廉·莎士比亚C. 查尔斯·狄更斯D. 托马斯·哈代答案：B4. 美国的首都是：A. 纽约B. 华盛顿特区C. 洛杉矶D. 芝加哥答案：B5. 英国的君主立宪制开始于：A. 光荣革命B. 工业革命C. 法国大革命D. 美国独立战争答案：A二、填空题1. 英国的全称是_________。

答案：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国2. 美国的宪法制定于_________年。

答案：17873. 英国的第二大城市是_________。

答案：曼彻斯特4. 美国的国花是_________。

答案：玫瑰5. 英国的议会分为_________和_________。

答案：上议院下议院三、简答题1. 简述英国的工业革命对世界的影响。

答案：英国的工业革命是18世纪末至19世纪初的一场重大经济和社会变革，它极大地提高了生产效率，促进了城市化进程，改变了人类的工作和生活方式。

工业革命还推动了全球贸易的发展，加速了资本主义经济体系的形成，并对全球的政治、经济格局产生了深远的影响。

2. 描述美国的文化多元性。

答案：美国是一个文化多元的国家，其文化多元性主要体现在种族、宗教、语言和社会习俗等方面。

美国汇聚了来自世界各地的移民，形成了一个包容各种文化和价值观的社会。

这种多元性不仅丰富了美国的文化生活，也促进了创新和社会进步。

四、论述题1. 论述英美两国在教育体系上的差异。

答案：英国和美国在教育体系上存在一些显著的差异。

英国的教育体系较为传统和统一，强调学术性和等级制度，而美国的教育体系则更为灵活和多样化，强调创新和实践能力。

英国的大学教育通常为期三年，而美国的大学教育则为四年。

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。

英美文化复习题及答案

英美文化复习题及答案一、单选题1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 纽约C. 巴黎D. 柏林答案：A2. 美国的国庆日是什么时候？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 1月1日D. 4月23日答案：A3. 莎士比亚是哪国的著名剧作家？A. 英国B. 法国C. 美国D. 德国答案：A4. 美国的总统任期是几年？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 7年答案：A5. 英联邦是由哪些国家组成的？A. 英国及其前殖民地B. 美国及其前殖民地C. 法国及其前殖民地D. 德国及其前殖民地答案：A二、填空题1. 英国的官方语言是________。

答案：英语2. 美国的货币单位是________。

答案：美元3. 英国的国花是________。

答案：玫瑰4. 美国的国花是________。

答案：玫瑰5. 英国的国歌是________。

答案：《天佑女王》三、判断题1. 英国位于欧洲大陆的西北部。

（对/错）答案：错2. 美国的首都是华盛顿特区。

（对/错）答案：对3. 英国的国旗被称为“星条旗”。

（对/错）答案：错4. 美国的国旗被称为“星条旗”。

（对/错）答案：对5. 英国和美国都是君主立宪制国家。

（对/错）答案：错四、简答题1. 简述英国和美国的文化差异。

答案：英国和美国虽然在语言上有很多共同点，但在文化上存在显著差异。

英国文化更加保守和传统，重视礼仪和等级制度，而美国文化则更加开放和多元，强调个人主义和自由。

此外，两国在饮食习惯、教育体系、社会价值观等方面也有所不同。

2. 描述英国和美国的主要节日。

答案：英国的主要节日包括圣诞节、复活节、圣乔治节等，而美国的主要节日有独立日、感恩节、圣诞节等。

这些节日不仅反映了两国的历史和文化，也是家庭团聚和社会庆祝的重要时刻。

英美文化概况复习资料（精品文档）_共6页

英美文化概况复习资料（精品文档）_共6页美国社会生活练习1. The popular kind of family in America is _____ family. A 核心家庭A. nucleusB. looseC. largeD. blend2. Thanksgiving Day is originated in _____. BA. EnglandB. AmericaC. ScotlandD. Canada3. The “senior citizens” in the social centres refer to _____. DA. high officialsB. professorsC. presidentD. old people4. Most Americans are _____ from different countries. C 移民移出A. blacksB. IndiansC. emigrantsD. immigrants（移入移民）5. Valentine’s Day falls on _____.CA. July 4thB. March 21stC. February 14th6. On Easter Sunday people usually have lamb and ham as their main meat. For children lamb is the symbol of _____. BA. good luckB. the sacrifice of ChristC. the tomb from which Christ rose7. American Independence Day fall on _____. A 7.4A. the 4th of JulyB. October 31stC. March 20th8. Halloween is a _____. B 万圣节A. summer festivalB. night-time festivalC. sweethearts’ holidayD. pilgrims holiday9. A hamburger is usually made from _____. AA. beefB. porkC. combination of beef and pork10. The outstanding characteristic of American society is the diversity of _____. CA. climateB. industryC. people11. Sometimes two couples go out together. This is known as _____. CA. steady datingB. casual datingC. double datingD. blind datingABDCC BABAC C美国地理1. The famous Yellowstone National Park is situated in northwestern part of _____. CA. CaliforniaB. ArizonaC. Wyoming2. The world-known Colorado Valley lies in northern _____, which is cut by the Colorado River. AA. ArizonaB. UtahC. Montana3. Among the five Great Lakes, only _____ is wholly within the United States. CA. ErieB. SuperiorC. Michigan4. _____ has been called the “cradle of American Liberty”. A (费城)A. PhiladelphiaB. PlymouthC. Boston5. The two largest Chinatowns are located in the following cities except _____. CA. New YorkB. San FranciscoC. Miami6. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake _____. AA. SuperiorB. OntarioC. Victoria7. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean. C (太平洋)A. AtlanticB. IndianC. Pacific8. _____ is the largest state in area in the U.S.A. CA. FloridaB. LouisianaC. Alaska9. The United States today is the _____ largest country in size in the world. CA. thirdB. fifthC. fourth10. There are _____ river systems in the U.S.A. BA. 8B. 3C. 611. Detroit is famous for the production of _____. AA. automobileB. timberC. bamboo12. The city _____ is given the nickname “Space City of U.S.A.”. BA. BostonB. HoustonC. San Francisco13. The _____ were the original inhabitants in America. BA. blacksB. IndiansC. Puerto Ricans14. The largest industrial city in America is _____ . AA. ChicagoB. BostonC. Houston15. _____ is famous for many stores and shops. CA. Wall StreetB. BroadwayC. Fifth AvenueCACAC ACCCB ABBAC美国文化练习1. At the end of WWII the art centre of the world moved from _____ to the new world. AA. ParisB. LondonC. Berlin2. _____ is regarded as the father of detective stories. BA. Mark TwainB. Edgar Allan PoeC. Herman Melville3. _____ is the first writer in America to win the Nobel Prize in literature. AA. Sinclair LewisB. Saul BellowC. Ernest Hemingway4. Yale University was founded in _____. AA. 1701B. 1746C. 17495. The greatest American playwright is _____. BA. Arthur MillerB. Eugene O’NeilC. Robert Frost6. _____ belonged to the Lost Generation. AA. Ernest HemingwayB. Wilt WhitmanC. Tennessee Williams7. The most popular sport in America is _____. AA. baseballB. basketballC. football8. After his death a bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was placed in the poet’s corner of _____. AA. Westminster AbbeyB. camp of Cambridge UniversityC. Oxford University9. _____ is the earliest university in America. AA. HarvardB. YaleC. Rhode Island10. In America about _____ of the universities and colleges are private. CA. 1/2B. 1/3C. 1/4D. 1/511. Blues is a music of strong rhythm, which was originally sung by _____. AA. NegroesB. IndiansC. Europeans12. The Father of American literature was _____. BA. Mark TwainB. Washington IrvingC. Walt WhitmanD. Jack LondonABAAB AAAAC AB1. What were the causes of the War of Independence? ——The economy in the thirteen colonies developed very fast and people wanted more power to determine their own business. But the policy of the British government was to bring the development under control and to collect more taxes from the colonies. On April 19, 1775, on their way to Concord to seize the military supplies of the militia there, the British soldiers met armed militiamen. The shots were fired, the War of Independence began.2. Why did the Civil War break out?How did the war end? —— In the early 1800s, the Northern states turned from farming to manufacturing. Black slavery soon disappeared in the North. But things were different in the South. The South expanded both its agriculture and its slavery. The problem of slavery became a serous political issue. The abolitionists tried to abolish slavery while the South tried to keep it. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President, the Southern states broke away and formed a new nation. Then Lincoln was determined to maintain the Union and the war broke out on April 12, 1861, Lincoln realized that he could win support for the Union at home and abroad by making the war a just war against slavery. So he issued Emancipation Proclamation. Thus England and France stood by the Union’s side. Many black slaves joined the Union Army. After a series of battles, Robert Lee could no longer hold Richmond. Hesurrendered on April 9, 1865. The Civil War ended.3. What was the impact of the Vietnam War-on American society? —— The Vietnam War had a great impact on American society. (1) The United States was weakened as a result of the long war. (2) American society had never been so divided since the Civil War. (3) There was serious disagreement with in the ruling circle. (4) The image of the United States, especially the image of the American armed forces, was discredited.4. What are the functions of the Congress? ——The Congress has many functions, but the most central is the passage of law. One of the most important non-legislative functions of the Congress is the power to investigate. A second important power is to compel testimony from unwilling witness and to cite for contempt of Congress witness who refuse to testify, and for perjury those who give false testimony.英国概况1. All children in the UK must, by law, receive a full-time education from the age of _____ to _____. AA. 5, 16B. 6, 17C. 7, 182. In state schools the letters A, B and C are often used to describe “_____” or parallel classes. A. grade B. form C. streams C3. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest universities dating from _____ and _____. AA. 1167, 1284B. 1234, 1325C. 1335, 14274. There are over _____ universities in Britain. B A. thirty B.forty C. fifty5. The _____ university offers courses through one of BBC’s television channels andby radio.A. open B. new C. middle aged A6. The second centre of the British press is in _____. CA. LondonB. the Fleet StreetC. Manchester7. In Britain education at the age from 5 to 16 is _____. B(义务必修)A. optionalB. compulsoryC. self-taught8. The oldest university in Britain is __C___. A. Cambridge B. Edinburgh C. Oxford9. BBC was founded in _____ and chartered in _____ as an independent public corporation. A. 1922, 1927 B. 1292, 1297 C. 1822, 1827 A10. The BBC is mainly financed by _____. AA. payment from all people who possess TV setsB. the income from advertisementsC. some large corporationsD. British government11. _____ is regarded as the most English of games. A(板球)A. CricketB. SoccerC. Rugger12. _____ claims the highest popular attendance in Britain. B(英式足球)A. Rugby footballB. Association footballC. Baseball13. The annual _____ championships at Wimbledon, in London, are the most famous in the world. A. hockey B. tennis C. netball B（冰球）14. _____ racing is chiefly a betting sport. A. Horse B. Boat C. Dog A15. The Royal Society was founded in _____ in _____. A（英国皇家学会）A. London, 1660B. Liverpool, 1660C. London, 176016. James Watt was a great _____ engineer and inventor. B（苏格兰）A. IrishB. ScottishC. English17. _____ developed atomic theory in the 18th century. A约翰道尔顿原子学说A. John DaltonB. Francis GlissonC. Robert Boyle18. Charles Robert Darwin Developed the theory of _____. A 进化论A. evolutionB. immunologyC. virology19. _____ is considered the father of English poetry. AA. Geoffrey ChaucerB. John MiltonC. John Donne20. Big Ben is the nickname of _____. CA. Benjamin FranklinB. Sir Benjamin HallC. the 315-foot Clock Tower21. You could find the world-famous Speakers’ Corner in _____. BA. Great RussellB. Hyde ParkC. Westminster Abbey22. _____ is the biggest and most well-known church in London. CA. WhitehallB. St. Paul’s CathedralC. Westminster Abbey23. _____ is the monarch’s present London home. B （白金汉宫）A. Westminster PalaceB. Buckingham PalaceC. Whitehall Palace24. Stratford-on-Avon is the place where _____ was born in 1564. AA. William ShakespeareB. Charles DickensC. Samuel Butler26 The river Thames is in _____. CA WalesB ScotlandC EnglandD Northern Ireland27 The Industrial Revolution started in _____. AA the Great BritainB the United StatesC CanadaD Austra28 Big Ben was named after _____. BA Christopher WrenB Benjamin HallC Ben JohnD G. Stephenson29The Capital of Wales is _____. B （加的夫）A SwanseaB CardiffC RhondaD Belfast30 There are two major national parties in Britain: the Conservative party and _____.A the Liberal PartyB the Democratic PartyC the Labour PartyD the Republican Party C ACABA CBCAA ABBAA BAAAC BCBAC ABBC英国社会生活Social Life1. Most British couples go to _____ to have their wedding ceremony. AA. churchB. concertC. registry office2. The best-known quality of the British people is their _____. B（排外性）A. conservativenessB. exclusivenessC. phlegm3. Three “Don’ts” include the following except _____. DA. jumping up the queueB. asking a woman her ageC. bargaining while shoppingD. laughing at one’s own faults4. What the Englishmen usually talk about in their daily life is _____. CA. priceB. taxC. weatherD. sports5. The British people are great lovers of betting. The most money they bet mainly on _____. A. horse racing B. Bingo C. football pools D. dog racing A6. The three royal traditions are the following except _____. DA. playing the fluteB. the changing of the Queen’s guardC. making a parliamentary speech by QueenD. watching the horse racing7. During the summer industrial workers in Britain have at least _____ weeks of paid holiday. A. four B. five C. three A8. State schools usually have _____ weeks of summer holidays. AA. sixB. sevenC. five9. The purely personal festival in Britain is _____. CA. Mothers’ DayB. Fathers’ DayC. birthday10. Boxing Day is on _____. A. the first weekday after Christmas （节礼日）B. the following day of ChristmasC. the last Sunday of December A11. The Christmas pudding is dark brown, rich and fruity, sometimes with a few _____ coins hidden in it. A. gold B. silver C. copper B12. At the age of _____, most men retire from their employment. BA. sixtyB. sixty-fiveC. fifty-five13. Buddhism was founded in the _____ century B.C. by Sakyamuni. B（佛教）A. 6thB. 7thC. 8th14. Islam was founded in the _____ century by Mohammed. CA. 7thB. 8thC. 9th15. Christianity came into being in the _____ century. AA. firstB. secondC. thirdABDCA DAACA BBAAAGeography1. The main rivers parting in Britain runs from _____. AA. north to southB. south to northC. east to west2. London is situated on the River of _____. BA. ParretB. ThamesC. Spey3. Edinburgh is the capital of _____. BA. EnglandB. ScotlandC. Wales4. Britain is basically an importer of _____. DA. foodB. raw materialsC. manufacturesD. both A and B5. British farmers produce enough food to supply _____ of the needs of the population. AA. 2/3B. 4/5C. 1/26. Britain’s main cereal crop is _____. A. oats B. corn C. barleyD. rye C 大麦7. The second largest port in Britain is __C__. A. London B. Belfast C. Liverpool8. The U.K. is rich in the following except _____. A. coal B. ironC. goldD. tin C9. The decrease of British population is caused by thefollowing except _____. DA. limitation of immigrationB. fall of the birth rateC. fall of death rateD. unemployment10. The second largest city in England is _____. BA. GlasgowB. BirminghamC. ManchesterABBDA CCCDB1. the Hundred Years’ WarIt referred to the intermittent war between France and England that last from 1337 to 1453. The causes were partly territorial and partly economic. When Edward III claimed the French Crown but the French refused to recognize, the war broke out. At first the English were successful, but in the end, they were defeated and lost almost all their possessions in France. The expelling of the English was a blessing for both countries.2. the Black DeathIt was the deadly bubonic plague who spread through Europe in the 14th century. It swept through England without warning and any cure, and sparing no victims. It killed between half and one-third of the population of England. Thus, much land was left untended and labour was short. It caused far-reaching economic consequences.3. What is the role of the Monarchy in the British government?——The sovereign is the symbol of the whole nation. In law, he/she is head of the executive, an integral part of the legislature, head of the judiciary, the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces of the crown and the “supreme governor”of the established church of England.4 What are the features of British climate?Britain has a maritime climate. Winters are not too cold and summers are not too hot. It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. The temperature varieswithin a small range.。

英美文化复习题

英美⽂化复习题《英美⽂化》复习题AI. Fill in the blanks（10 points, with 0.5 point for each）1. The full name of the United Kingdom is ______________________________________.2. The two largest islands of the British Isles are Britain and _______________.3. Many people associate the Elizabethan age with two things. The first is ______________, and the other is adventure on the sea.4. The greatest sailor who led the English fleet to victory in fighting the Spanish Armada was_____________.5. The roots of the English language go back to __________________.6. The history of English really began around the year AD 450 when the three Germanic tribesof ___________, Saxons and Jutes invaded England in succession.7. All English official documents bear the initials OHMS which stands for________________________.8. Parliament in Britain, strictly speaking, consists of three elements: the Crown, the House of Lords, and_________________.9. Britain, unlike France and the USA, has no __________ constitution.10. The Queen usually acts on the advice of ________________.11. Two states are separated from continental US; that is Hawaii in the __________ Ocean andAlaska to the northwest of Canada.12.The first successful English colony in the America was founded at_____________________in 1607.13. In 1626, Dutch settlers built the town of New Amsterdam which was later renamed by theEnglish as _____________.14. The first shot of the American War of Independence was fired at _______________ onApril 19, 1775.15. in 1620, a group of Puritans, called Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship ___________and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts.16. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by __________________.17. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issues ___________________________ whichgranted freedom to all slaves in Confederate states.18. In April 1865, ________________ surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox CourtHouse.19. In US, the state executive power is given to the governor while the federal executivepower is given to the ____________.20. The theme of American literature is the record of _______________________.II. Multiple choice（10 points, with 1 point for each）1.The earliest written records of Britain’s inhabitants came from ________.A. the CeltsB. the RomansC. the NormansD. the Germans2. Christianity was introduced into Britain by ________.A. the CeltsB. the GermansC. the Viking DanesD. the Romans3. Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of the Englishman?A. reservedB. toughC. shy of strangersD. suspicious of change4. In the year 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating the Saxon king Harold at________.A. the Battle of CrecyB. the Battle of AgincourtC. the Battle of HastingsD. the Battle of Waterloo5. Shakespeare lived in the period of ________.A. the Middle AgesB. the Victorian AgeC. the Elizabethan ageD. the Industrial Revolution6. The stereotyped images of Indians that most other Americans have are from________.A. Western moviesB. the mutual contactC. the visits of IndiansD. research by anthropologists7. In the 1950s, Americans were concerned with three of the following issuesexcept________.A. the influence of the socialist countriesB. the Cold WarC. America’s global involvementD. poverty at home8. Who invented the detective story?A. Edgar Allan PoeB. Fenimore CooperC. Washington IrvingD. Nathaniel Hawthorne9. Which of the following was the true literary heart of America in the 19th century?A. New York CityB. Walden PondC. Concord, MassachusettsD. Brook Farm10. How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the United States?A. 35B. 48C. 13D. 50III. Definition（20 points, with 4 points for each）1. the Norman Conquest2. the “lost generation”3. New England4. the Industrial Revolution5. the Westward MovementIV. Short answer questions（30 points, with 5 points for each）1. What do you know about the American Civil War?2. What is the Hundred Years’ War in British history?3. How do you define the Victorian age?4. How much do you know Mark Twain the American novelist?5. What is traditionally typical Englishman thought to be like?6. What is the principle of “balance of power”?V. Essay writing（30 points, with 15 points for each）1. Why is William Shakespeare so important in English literature?2. What is the origin of Thanksgiving Day?《英美⽂化》复习题BI. Fill in the blanks（10 points, with 0.5 point for each）1. The study of English literature usually begins with _____________.2. In the sixteenth century, the most famous British writer Thomas More wrote a book called __________ telling of a journey to an imaginary island.3. The full name of the United Kingdom is ______________________________________.4. The two largest islands of the British Isles are Britain and _______________.5. Many people associate the Elizabethan age with two things. The first is ______________, and the other is adventure on the sea.6. The greatest sailor who led the English fleet to victory in fighting the Spanish Armada was_____________.7. The roots of the English language go back to __________________.8. The history of English really began around the year AD 450 when the three Germanic tribesof ___________, Saxons and Jutes invaded England in succession.9. The first American writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature was ________________.10. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is written by _____________________.11. Henry David Thoreau’s masterpiece _______________ is a record of his experience ofliving alone for two years in a cabin beside Walden Pond.12. The Call of the Wild, written by American writer_________________, is an exciting taleof a man and a dog in Alaska during gold rush days.13. A Farewell to Arms is a famous novel written by American writer____________________.14. All American children are offered _______ years of free public education.15. The typical food for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner are____________ and pumpkin pie.16. Former President_________ said that crime is America’s “number one enemy”.17. The holy book of Christianity is ______________; it consists of two parts, the OldTestament and the New Testament.18. The two oldest universities in Britain are ____________ and Cambridge.19. The head of the Commonwealth is __________________.20. The use of stream of consciousness was first started ________________, whosemasterpiece was Ulysses.II. Multiple choice（10 points, with 1 point for each）1. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare? ______A. Twelfth NightB. The TempestC. OthelloD. Richard II2. What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature? ______A. DramaB. PoetryC. NovelD. Essay3. The Church of England is “established” in________.A. the whole of BritainB. England and WalesC. England and ScotlandD. England only4. The first American Thanksgiving was hosted by________.A. the IndiansB. the PilgrimsC. the Spanish settlersD. the French settlers5. The first group of English Puritans to land in America called themselves “Pilgrims”because________.A. it was the name of their churchB. they had been persecutedC. they had wandered for a great distance in search of freedomD. they came fromHolland6. During the whole of the eighteenth century, England’s greatest enemy was________.A. FranceB. AmericaC. GermanyD. Spain7. In the three centuries following 1066, the literary works of England were written in________.A. English onlyB. English and FrenchC. English and LatinD. English, French and Latin8. In the 1950s, Americans were concerned with three of the following issuesexcept________.A. the influence of the socialist countriesB. the Cold WarC. America’s global involvementD. poverty at home9. Who invented the detective story? ________A. Edgar Allan PoeB. Fenimore CooperC. Washington IrvingD. Nathaniel Hawthorne10. Which of the following was the true literary heart of America in the 19th century? ________A. New York CityB. Walden PondC. Concord, MassachusettsD. Brook FarmIII. Definition（20 points, with 4 points for each）1. New England2. Mayflower3. the Norman Conquest4. Cowboys5. the Westward MovementIV. Short answer questions（30 points, with 5 points for each）1. What is traditionally typical Englishman thought to be like?2. What do you know about the American Civil War?3. How much do you know Jesus Christ?4. How do you define the Victorian age?5. How much do you know Mark Twain the American novelist?6. What is the Industrial Revolution?V. Essay writing（30 points, with 15 points for each）1. What are the elements and functions of British Parliament? Discuss the role of each element and explain briefly.2. What is the origin of Thanksgiving Day?《英美⽂化》复习题CI. Fill in the blanks（10 points, with 0.5 point for each）1. Britain, unlike France and the USA, has no __________ constitution.2. The Queen usually acts on the advice of ________________.3. Two states are separated from continental US; that is Hawaii in the __________ Ocean andAlaska to the northwest of Canada.4. The first successful English colony in the America was founded at_____________________in 1607.5. In 1626, Dutch settlers built the town of New Amsterdam which was later renamed by theEnglish as _____________.6. The first shot of the American War of Independence was fired at _______________ on April19, 1775.7. In 1620, a group of Puritans, called Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship ___________and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts.8. All American children are offered _______ years of free public education.9. The typical food for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner are____________ and pumpkin pie.10. Former President_________ said that crime is America’s “number one enemy”.11. The holy book of Christianity is ______________; it consists of two parts, the OldTestament and the New Testament.12. The two oldest universities in Britain are ____________ and Cambridge.13. The head of the Commonwealth is __________________.14. The use of stream of consciousness was first started ________________, whosemasterpiece was Ulysses.15. The most important Middle English poet was________.16. The real center of power in Parliament is________.17. The study of English literature usually begins with _____________.18. The full name of the United Kingdom is ______________________________________.19. The two largest islands of the British Isles are Britain and _______________.20. Many people associate the Elizabethan age with two things. The first is ______________, and the other is adventure on the sea.II. Multiple choice（10 points, with 1 point for each）1. During the whole of the eighteenth century, England’s greatest enemy was________.A. FranceB. AmericaC. GermanyD. Spain2. In the three centuries following 1066, the literary works of England were written in________.A. English onlyB. English and FrenchC. English and LatinD. English, French and Latin3. In the 1950s, Americans were concerned with three of the following issuesexcept________.A. the influence of the socialist countriesB. the Cold WarC. America’s global involvementD. poverty at home4. Who invented the detective story?A. Edgar Allan PoeB. Fenimore CooperC. Washington IrvingD. Nathaniel Hawthorne5. Which of the following was the true literary heart of America in the 19th century?A. New York CityB. Walden PondC. Concord, MassachusettsD. Brook Farm6.The earliest written records of Britain’s inhabitants came from ________.A. the CeltsB. the RomansC. the NormansD. the Germans7. Christianity was introduced into Britain by ________.A. the CeltsB. the GermansC. the Viking DanesD. the Romans8. Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of the Englishman?A. reservedB. toughC. shy of strangersD. suspicious of change9. In the year 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating theSaxon king Harold at________.A. the Battle of CrecyB. the Battle of AgincourtC. the Battle of HastingsD. the Battle of Waterloo10. Shakespeare lived in the period of ________.A. the Middle AgesB. the Victorian AgeC. the Elizabethan ageD. the Industrial RevolutionIII. Definition（20 points, with 4 points for each）1. the Elizabethan age2. the Westward Movement3. Cowboys4. the “lost generation”5. the Norman ConquestIV. Short answer questions（30 points, with 5 points for each）1. What do you know about the American War of Independence?2. What do you know about the American Civil War?3. How do you understand the Great Depression in America?4. What is the principle of “balance of power”?5. How much do you know Mark Twain the American novelist?6. What is traditionally typical Englishman thought to be like?V. Essay writing（30 points, with 15 points for each）1. What are the elements and functions of British Parliament? Discuss the role of each element and explain briefly.2. Why is William Shakespeare so important in English literature?。

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《英美概况》1. The colonial life can be described as the following except ___b__.A. simpleB. easyC. roughD. Hard2. On October 19th, 1781, the British General Cornwallis and his 7,000 men surrendered at __a___.A. YorktownB. BostonC. Charleston3. The first ten amendments, known as ___a__, were added to the Constitution in 1791.A. the Bill of RightsB. the ArticlesC. Civil Rights4. The pamphlet “Common Sense” was written by __b___.A. Thomas EdisonB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson5. As the result of the U.S.-Mexican War, nearly ___b__ of the entire territory of Mexico was lost.A. 1/4B. 1/2C. 1/36. In 1844 the U.S. forced the Chinese Government to sign the first unequal treaty of ___b__.A. WangxiaB. NanjingC. Tianjin7. The __a___ stopped the Holy Alliance’s program, and prevented the European countries from extending their influence.A. Monroe DoctrineB. Sedition ActC. Holy Alliance8. __b___ was the first president who developed the power of vote into one of the means of making laws.A. John AdamsB. Andrew JacksonC. Andrew Johnson9. During the Civil War Lincoln issued the __b___, which declared the abolition of slavery.A. Homestead BillB. Emancipation ProclamationC. Both A and B10. The Battle of __b___ was the turning point of the American Civil War.A. Bull RunB. GettysburgC. Richmond11. McCarthy was notorious for his harsh ___c__ persecution of the progressive people.A. religiousB. spiritualC. Political12. The Ku Klux Klan was the most notorious terrorist society which persecuted the __a___.A. blacksB. IndiansC. progressive people13. In Sino-American relations Theodore Roosevelt exercised the so-called “__a___”, invading China by means of both force and culture.A. Open Door PolicyB. Big StickC. Douglas Bill14. The assassination of a (n) __c___ prince, Arch Duke Fedinand, served as the direct fuse for the outbreak of WWI.A. AustraliaB. BelgiumC. Austria15. In April 1945 a conference was held at __a___ to organize the United Nations.A. San FranciscoB. New YorkC. Philadelphia16. The two fighting sides in WWII were ___a__.A. the Allies and the Axis (powers)B. the Axis and Holy AllianceC. the Central Powers and the Allies17. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a policy called __c___ to save the economic situation.A. Good NeighbourB. the Open Door PolicyC. the New Deal18. The __c___ broke out in June 1950 and ended in the summer of 1953.A. Vietnam WarB. Cold WarC. Korean War19. In April 1949 twelve nations established the NATO to coordinate the military actions of member nations against the ____c_.A. GermanyB. JapanC. Soviet Union (2 ban stopped here)20. The Second World War broke out in September, ____a_ and ended in August _____.A. 1939, 1945B. 1937, 1943C. 1938, 194521. The Battle of ___a__ took place in 1942 and it was the turning point of the Pacific area.A. Midway IslandB. BritainC. Normandy22. On December 7th, 1941, the base of the American Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbour, was suddenly attacked by the __c___ air force and navy.A. SpanishB. FrenchC. Japanese23. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by a committee including ___b__ as head.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. both A and B24. In 1945 a conference was held in ___a__ to found the United Nations.A. San FranciscoB. ChicagoC. New York25. President Nixon visited China in _c____.A. 1973B. 1974C. 197226. ____c_ was the only American president who was re-elected three times in succession.A. Theodore RooseveltB. George WashingtonC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Thomas Jefferson27. The city’s name “Philadelphia” means __a___.A. brotherly loveB. fishing pitC. philosophy28. Only the climate in the southern part of ___a__ is tropical.A. FloridaB. GeorgiaC. Virginia29. About ____b_ of the world’s annual agricultural products come from the United States.A. halfB. one thirdC. two thirds30. The highest mountain in the U.S. is Mount _b____.A. AppalachianB. MekinleyC. Rocky31. The two largest Chinatowns are located in the following cities except __c___.A. New YorkB. San FranciscoC. Miami32. Texas, having belonged to __c___, was annexed by the U.S. in 1845.A. FranceB. RussiaC. Mexico33. The City St. Louis in America is called the gateway towards the __b___.A. EastB. WestC. NortheastD. Southwest34. The steel and iron industries are mainly distributed around the city of __a___.A. PittsburghB. ChicagoC. New York35. The largest industrial city in America is ___a__.A. ChicagoB. BostonC. Houston36. __c___ is famous for many stores and shops.A. Wall StreetB. BroadwayC. Fifth Avenue37. In __a___, people can find the historical spot, the Independence National Historical Park.A. PhiladelphiaB. St. LouisC. San Francisco38. Boston is situated in Boston Bay, __b___.A. MaineB. MassachusettsC. Connecticut39.In “Song of Myself”, Whitman writes that ________. cA. woman is not worth mentioningB. woman is not as great as manC. woman as the mother of human beings is the greatestD. none of the above40.The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ________. bA. friendship and happinessB. peace and plentyC. cooperation and rich rewardD. love and happiness41. London is situated on the River of __b___A. ParretB. ThamesC. Spey42. Edinburgh is the capital of ___b__.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. Wales43. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 was in nature a __A___.A. coup d’etatB. racial slaughterC. peasant rising44. The Industrial Revolution laid a good foundation for the ___A__.A. factory of the worldB. expansion of marketsC. social upheaval45. The American Revolution (the American War of Independence) broke out in ____A_ and ended in _____.A. 1775, 1783B. 1774, 1782C. 1786, 178446. The Battle of Hastings took place in __c___.A. 1606B. 1042C. 106647. William Shakespeare is mainly a __b___.A. novelistB. dramatistC. poet48. England first became a sea power in the time of ___B__.A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. Victoria49. The Industrial Revolution first started in ___B__.A. the iron industryB. the textile industryC. the coal industry50. The greatest dramatist of the English Renaissance was __A___.A. ShakespeareB. MiltonC. ChaucerD. Bacon51. The most famous broadcasting company in Britain is __A___.A. British Broadcasting CorporationB. Independent Broadcasting AuthorityC. Reuters52. ___B__ is the monarch’s present London home.A. Westminster PalaceB. Buckingham PalaceC. Whitehall Palace53. Stratford-on-Avon is the place where __A___ was born in 1564.A. William ShakespeareB. Charles DickensC. Samuel Butler54. The famous story __A___ helps Washington Irving earn great fame in the literary world.A. “Rip Van Winkle”B. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”C. “The Adventures of a German Student”55. __B___ is regarded as the father of detective stories.A. Mark TwainB. Edgar Allan PoeC. Herman Melville56. ___A__ is the first writer in America to win the Nobel Prize in literature.A. Sinclair LewisB. Saul BellowC. Ernest Hemingway57. The greatest American playwright is __B___.A. Arthur MillerB. Eugene O’NeilC. Robert Frost58. ___A__ belonged to the Lost Generation.A. Ernest HemingwayB. Wilt WhitmanC. Tennessee Williams59. The most popular sport in America is __B___.A. baseballB. basketballC. football60. After his death a bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was placed in the poet’s corner of ____A_.A. Westminster AbbeyB. camp of Cambridge UniversityC. Oxford University61. For his work, ___B__ was honoured “The Harlem Laureate”.A. Robert FrostB. Langston HughsC. Walt Whitman62. Arthur Miller’s Masterpiece is __A___.A. Death of a SalesmanB. The CrucibleC. The Price63. __A___ is the earliest university in America.A. HarvardB. YaleC. Rhode Island64. The Father of American literature was ___A__.A. Mark TwainB. Washington IrvingC. Walt WhitmanD. Jack London65. Valentine’s Day falls on _____.A. July 4thB. March 21stC. February 14th66. A hamburger is usually made from __A___.A. beefB. porkC. combination of beef and pork67. In America snack bars and coffee shops are usually __A___.A. cheapB. expensiveC. formal68. The outstanding characteristic of American society is the diversity of _C____.A. climateB. industryC. people69. Sometimes two couples go out together. This is known as __C___.A. steady datingB. casual datingC. double datingD. blind dating70. The popular American belief is _B____.A. part-time workingB. self-made manC. manual labour(Class 1 stopped here)71．William, Duke of Normandy, is now known as _________.A．William Rufus B．William the ConfessorC．William the Great D．William the Conqueror72．In Britain,________ is the symbol of the whole nation.A．the Queen B．the Prime Minister C．the Prince D．the Parliament73．Easter is the chief Christian festival, which celebrates________.A．the birth of Jesus Christ B．the Resurrection of Jesus ChristC．the coming of spring D．the revival of Christianity74．Which work praised the idea of equality and democracy and also celebrated the dignity, the self-reliant spirit and the joy of the common man? AA．Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman.B．Self-reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson.C．Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain.D．Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.75.In 1620,_____ sailed to the New World in a ship called “Mayflower".A. the PuritansB. the PilgrimsC. the English noblesD. the English poor76.In his inaugural speech,_____ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself".A. Woodrew WilsonB. Theodore RooseveltC. FranklinD.Roosevelt D. George Washington77.The telephone was invented in 1876 by _____.A. Thomas EdisonB. Alexander BellC. George WestinghouseD. Albert Einstein78.After Charles I was beheaded,_____ became Lord Protector and exercised bourgeois dictatorship.A. James IIB. CrownwellC. Charles IID. Elizabeth I79.Westminster Abbey is well known for its _____ which has been the traditional burial ground of the most famous English poets.A. Speaker's CornerB. London TowerC. Poets' CornerD. archbishop80.The nobles forced King John to sign _____ on June 15,1215.A. the Great CharterB. the People’s CharterC. the Declaration of BtredaD. the Bill of Rights81.Britain’s climate is characterized by _____.A. cold winter and hot summerB. spring all the year roundC. fog and droughtD. mild temperature and plentiful rainfall82.The Pentagon is a large building which houses the US _____ Department.A. Foreign AffairsB. DefenseC. CulturalD. Development83._____ is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens.A. Walt WhitmanB. Mark TwainC. Bret HarteD. Henry84. ________ began in the early 20th century as a music of black Americans.A. JazzB. Rock and RollC. Country musicD. Both B and C.85. Uncle Tom’s Cabin gives a vivid description of the ________.A. early settlersB. PuritansC. Native IndiansD. Black slaves86.America was named after_____________.A. Italian navigator ColumbusB. navigator Amerigo VespucciC. some Indian chieftainD. George Washington, founding father of the United States87.The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ,Prince Charles, Prince of_________, is the heir to the throne.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland88. John Milton’s greatest poetical work ______________ is the only generally acknowledged epic in English literature since Beowulf.A. AreopagiticaB. Paradise LostC. LycidasD. Samson Agonistes89. Charles Dickens’ novel ___________ is famous for its vivid descriptions of the workhouse and life of the underworld in the nineteenth-century London.A. The Pickwick PaperB. Oliver TwistC. David CopperfieldD. Nicholas Nickleby90. As a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, _____________ marks the climax of Mark Twain’s literary activity.A. The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnB. Life on the MississippiC. The Gilded AgeD. Roughing It91. “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” The quoted part is taken from___________.A. Jane EyreB. Wuthering HeightsC. Pride and PrejudiceD. Sense and Sensibility92. Shakespeare’s four greatest tragedies are _____________.A. Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, HamletB. Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, The Merchant of VeniceC. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, MacbethD. Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Hamlet93. The major concern of ___________ fiction lies in the tracing of the psychological development of his characters and in his energetic criticism of the dehumanizing effect of the capitalist industrialization on human nature.A. John Galsworthy’sB. Thomas Hardy’sC. D. H. Lawrence’s D. Charles Dickens’94. The work that presented, for the first time in English literature, a comprehensive realistic picture of the medieval English society and created a whole gallery of vivid characters from all walks of life is most likely ________________.A. William Langland’s Piers PlowmanB. Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury TalesC. John Gower’s Confession AmantisD. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight95. The sentence “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is the beginning line of one of Shakespeare’s ____________.A. comediesB. tragediesC. sonnetsD. histories96. Spenser’s masterpiece ____________ is a great poem of its time.A. The Faerie QueeneB. The Shepheardes CalenderC. The Canterbury TalesD. Metamorphoses97. _________________ is the essence of the Renaissance.A. PoetryB. DramaC. HumanismD. Reason98. “To be, or not to be---that is the question” is a line taken from____________.A. HamletB. OthelloC. King LearD. The Merchant of Venice99. Daniel Defoe describes __________ as a typical English Middle-class man of the eighteenth century, the very prototype of the empire builder or the pioneer colonist.A. Tom JonesB. GulliverC. Moll FlandersD. Robinson Crusoe100. _____________ is the most outstanding stream of consciousness novelist, with _________ as his encyclopedia-like masterpiece.A. James Joyce, UlyssesB. E. M. Foster, A Passage to IndiaC. D. H. Lawrence, Sons and Lovers D. Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway（BBACC CBCAC ADA）。

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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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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 party in the world and it isthe 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 party 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 have a singledocument 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 same principles ingeneral 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 abilityto 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.。

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英美社会与文化考试复习题I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2.is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million.A. 160B. 600C. 60D. 164.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of words toEnglish.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchD. Danish9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18.was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of thefollowing branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six27.has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem34.Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/339.The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growth since theend of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary education through theindependent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remainingfunds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions44.Of the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National V ocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the ―Big Three‖with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500million viewers worldwide.A. featureC. documentaryD. soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaD. pamphlet52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s ―Declaration of Independence.‖A. ―I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud‖B. Don JuanC.―Preface to Lyrical Ballads‖D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas Hardy55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms of Neo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in ―Art for Art’s Sake‖.D. Treasure Island was a representative work.56.is NOT included in the modernist group.A. Oscar WildB. Virginia WoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T. S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the Native58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.A. She was a central figure of the ―Bloomsbury Group‖.B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.C. She was an influential feminist.D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC. William GoldingD. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is written by .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 3562.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, theAtlantic to its and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located .A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest66.is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the United States is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States,particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecution inEngland.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians74.―No taxation without representation‖ was the rallying slogan of .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC. PhiladelphiaD. Boston76.In May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of anational government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout theterms of Presidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and years respectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by .A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and representatives91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fieldsexcept .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually, to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the ―second industrial revolution‖except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a ―Great Society‖ by introducing various programs like thefollowing except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farmenterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors 100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private102.Of the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical education103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of .A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S.institutions.A. choosing the presidentB. establishing policies for administrators and facultyC. approving budget and other financial projectD. decide which student to enroll106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD. Yale University108.is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109.Of the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS) 110.The National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving 112.is regarded as ―the father of American literature‖.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville 117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil 120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. James Baldwin参考答案：1-10 A B C D B C D A C B11-20 D D B C C A B A C D21-30 C D B A B C C B D A31-40 C B A C D C D B A C41-50 D B B A B C C D D A51-60 B C B D C A C D B A61-70 C A B B C C D B A D71-80 C B C D B B C A C D81-90 B C B B C C D D D C91-100 C C D D D D B B D A101-110 C B B B D C B B B B111-120 C D D C D D A B A BII. State your understanding of the following questions.1. How do British enjoy the Christmas day?Christmas is the biggest and best loved British holiday. Schools close for the holiday period, as do shops and offices, so people can spend time at home with their families. Most British people celebrate it by exchanging gifts and Christmas cards, preparing holiday foods, and decorating homes and workplaces. There are three Christmas traditions which are particularly British: one is the Christmas Pantomime, a comical musical play. Another tradition is the Queen's Christmas message, broadcast over the television and radio. A third British tradition, which is also celebrated in countries with British heritages, is Boxing Day, which falls on the day after Christmas.2.What were the major causes of Britain’s relative economic decline in the postwar period?First, Britain suffered great economic losses in two World Wars and had gone heavily into debt to finance the war. Second, the era of the British Empire was over. India and other British colonies, which provided raw material & large market for British goods, gained independence. Third, Britain was forced to maintain an expensive military presence in many overseas locations until the end of 1960s. Fourth, Britain had to make Substantial financial contributions to NATO and the UN Security Council. Finally, Britain failed to invest in industry after WWII whereas its competitors like Germany and Japan caught up with Britain by investing in the most modern equipment and means of production.3. What is the Commonwealth of Nations?It is a voluntary association of independent sovereign states, all of which acknowledge the British monarch as symbolic head of the association. The Commonwealth is not a political unionof any sort, and its member states have full autonomy to manage their own internal and external affairs. It is primarily an organization in which countries with diverse economic backgrounds have an opportunity for close and equal interaction after gaining independence. The major activities of the Commonwealth are designed to advocate democracy, human rights, and to promote economic cooperation and growth within its members.4. What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?The first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much education as possible. It is an outcome of the American's assertions about the equality among people.The second ideal is that of producing a society that is totally literate and of local control. Education in the U.S. is governed by state and local governments, not by the national government.The third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known. Learning is not just a process of memorizing knowledge that already exists in books. It is an enterprise of exploration, experimentation, analysis and synthesis.5. How is a President voted into office in America? What are your ideas about the American election?Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for the presidency. To win a presidential election, a candidate has to spend millions of dollars, travel all over the country to make speeches, and debate on television with the rival. The general election is technically divided into two stages. During the first stage , presidential electors for each state will be chosen. In the second stage the electors meet and vote a President. Since the second stage is only a kind of formality, everyone knows who will be the next President as soon as the first stage is over.An open answer to the second part.6. Why can we say that Puritanism has much influence on America?a) Puritans were encouraged to re ad the Bible in order to better understand the God’s will. Thus, education had been essential for Puritans, which education had been stressed during American history.b) When Puritans came to America, they wanted to build ―a city upon hill‖—an idealcommunity. Since that time, Americans have viewed their country as a great experiment, a worthy model of other nations.c) Puritans established another American tradition—a strain of often intolerant moralism, whichhad had much influence on the following generations.d) The Puritans also have left rich cultural heritage to future Americans. The American valuessuch as individualism, hard work, and respect of education owe very much to the Puritanbeliefs.。

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《英美文化》复习题AI. Fill in the blanks（10 points, with 0.5 point for each）1. The full name of the United Kingdom is ______________________________________.2. The two largest islands of the British Isles are Britain and _______________.3. Many people associate the Elizabethan age with two things. The first is ______________, and the other is adventure on the sea.4. The greatest sailor who led the English fleet to victory in fighting the Spanish Armada was_____________.5. The roots of the English language go back to __________________.6. The history of English really began around the year AD 450 when the three Germanic tribesof ___________, Saxons and Jutes invaded England in succession.7. All English official documents bear the initials OHMS which stands for________________________.8. Parliament in Britain, strictly speaking, consists of three elements: the Crown, the House of Lords, and _________________.9. Britain, unlike France and the USA, has no __________ constitution.10. The Queen usually acts on the advice of ________________.11. Two states are separated from continental US; that is Hawaii in the __________ Ocean andAlaska to the northwest of Canada.12.The first successful English colony in the America was founded at_____________________in 1607.13. In 1626, Dutch settlers built the town of New Amsterdam which was later renamed by theEnglish as _____________.14. The first shot of the American War of Independence was fired at _______________ onApril 19, 1775.15. in 1620, a group of Puritans, called Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship ___________and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts.16. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by __________________.17. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issues ___________________________ whichgranted freedom to all slaves in Confederate states.18. In April 1865, ________________ surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox CourtHouse.19. In US, the state executive power is given to the governor while the federal executivepower is given to the ____________.20. The theme of American literature is the record of _______________________.II. Multiple choice（10 points, with 1 point for each）1.The earliest written records of Britain’s inhabitants came from ________.A. the CeltsB. the RomansC. the NormansD. the Germans2. Christianity was introduced into Britain by ________.A. the CeltsB. the GermansC. the Viking DanesD. the Romans3. Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of the Englishman?A. reservedB. toughC. shy of strangersD. suspicious of change4. In the year 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating theSaxon king Harold at________.A. the Battle of CrecyB. the Battle of AgincourtC. the Battle of HastingsD. the Battle of Waterloo5. Shakespeare lived in the period of ________.A. the Middle AgesB. the Victorian AgeC. the Elizabethan ageD. the Industrial Revolution6. The stereotyped images of Indians that most other Americans have are from________.A. Western moviesB. the mutual contactC. the visits of IndiansD. research by anthropologists7. In the 1950s, Americans were concerned with three of the following issuesexcept________.A. the influence of the socialist countriesB. the Cold WarC. America’s global involvementD. poverty at home8. Who invented the detective story?A. Edgar Allan PoeB. Fenimore CooperC. Washington IrvingD. Nathaniel Hawthorne9. Which of the following was the true literary heart of America in the 19th century?A. New York CityB. Walden PondC. Concord, MassachusettsD. Brook Farm10. How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the UnitedStates?A. 35B. 48C. 13D. 50III. Definition（20 points, with 4 points for each）1. the Norman Conquest2. the “lost generation”3. New England4. the Industrial Revolution5. the Westward MovementIV. Short answer questions（30 points, with 5 points for each）1. What do you know about the American Civil War?2. What is the Hundred Years’ War in British history?3. How do you define the Victorian age?4. How much do you know Mark Twain the American novelist?5. What is traditionally typical Englishman thought to be like?6. What is the principle of “balance of power”?V. Essay writing（30 points, with 15 points for each）1. Why is William Shakespeare so important in English literature?2. What is the origin of Thanksgiving Day?《英美文化》复习题BI. Fill in the blanks（10 points, with 0.5 point for each）1. The study of English literature usually begins with _____________.2. In the sixteenth century, the most famous British writer Thomas More wrote a book called __________ telling of a journey to an imaginary island.3. The full name of the United Kingdom is ______________________________________.4. The two largest islands of the British Isles are Britain and _______________.5. Many people associate the Elizabethan age with two things. The first is ______________, and the other is adventure on the sea.6. The greatest sailor who led the English fleet to victory in fighting the Spanish Armada was_____________.7. The roots of the English language go back to __________________.8. The history of English really began around the year AD 450 when the three Germanic tribesof ___________, Saxons and Jutes invaded England in succession.9. The first American writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature was ________________.10. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is written by _____________________.11. Henry David Thoreau’s masterpiece _______________ is a record of his experience ofliving alone for two years in a cabin beside Walden Pond.12. The Call of the Wild, written by American writer_________________, is an exciting taleof a man and a dog in Alaska during gold rush days.13. A Farewell to Arms is a famous novel written by American writer____________________.14. All American children are offered _______ years of free public education.15. The typical food for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner are____________ and pumpkin pie.16. Former President_________ said that crime is America’s “number one enemy”.17. The holy book of Christianity is ______________; it consists of two parts, the OldTestament and the New Testament.18. The two oldest universities in Britain are ____________ and Cambridge.19. The head of the Commonwealth is __________________.20. The use of stream of consciousness was first started ________________, whosemasterpiece was Ulysses.II. Multiple choice（10 points, with 1 point for each）1. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare? ______A. Twelfth NightB. The TempestC. OthelloD. Richard II2. What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature? ______A. DramaB. PoetryC. NovelD. Essay3. The Church of England is “established” in________.A. the whole of BritainB. England and WalesC. England and ScotlandD. England only4. The first American Thanksgiving was hosted by________.A. the IndiansB. the PilgrimsC. the Spanish settlersD. the French settlers5. The first group of English Puritans to land in America called themselves “Pilgrims”because________.A. it was the name of their churchB. they had been persecutedC. they had wandered for a great distance in search of freedomD. they came fromHolland6. During the whole of the eighteenth century, England’s greatest enemy was________.A. FranceB. AmericaC. GermanyD. Spain7. In the three centuries following 1066, the literary works of England were written in________.A. English onlyB. English and FrenchC. English and LatinD. English, French and Latin8. In the 1950s, Americans were concerned with three of the following issuesexcept________.A. the influence of the socialist countriesB. the Cold WarC. America’s global involvementD. poverty at home9. Who invented the detective story? ________A. Edgar Allan PoeB. Fenimore CooperC. Washington IrvingD. Nathaniel Hawthorne10. Which of the following was the true literary heart of America in the 19th century? ________A. New York CityB. Walden PondC. Concord, MassachusettsD. Brook FarmIII. Definition（20 points, with 4 points for each）1. New England2. Mayflower3. the Norman Conquest4. Cowboys5. the Westward MovementIV. Short answer questions（30 points, with 5 points for each）1. What is traditionally typical Englishman thought to be like?2. What do you know about the American Civil War?3. How much do you know Jesus Christ?4. How do you define the Victorian age?5. How much do you know Mark Twain the American novelist?6. What is the Industrial Revolution?V. Essay writing（30 points, with 15 points for each）1. What are the elements and functions of British Parliament? Discuss the role of each element and explain briefly.2. What is the origin of Thanksgiving Day?《英美文化》复习题CI. Fill in the blanks（10 points, with 0.5 point for each）1. Britain, unlike France and the USA, has no __________ constitution.2. The Queen usually acts on the advice of ________________.3. Two states are separated from continental US; that is Hawaii in the __________ Ocean andAlaska to the northwest of Canada.4. The first successful English colony in the America was founded at_____________________in 1607.5. In 1626, Dutch settlers built the town of New Amsterdam which was later renamed by theEnglish as _____________.6. The first shot of the American War of Independence was fired at _______________ on April19, 1775.7. In 1620, a group of Puritans, called Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship ___________and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts.8. All American children are offered _______ years of free public education.9. The typical food for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner are____________ and pumpkin pie.10. Former President_________ said that crime is America’s “number one enemy”.11. The holy book of Christianity is ______________; it consists of two parts, the OldTestament and the New Testament.12. The two oldest universities in Britain are ____________ and Cambridge.13. The head of the Commonwealth is __________________.14. The use of stream of consciousness was first started ________________, whosemasterpiece was Ulysses.15. The most important Middle English poet was________.16. The real center of power in Parliament is________.17. The study of English literature usually begins with _____________.18. The full name of the United Kingdom is ______________________________________.19. The two largest islands of the British Isles are Britain and _______________.20. Many people associate the Elizabethan age with two things. The first is ______________, and the other is adventure on the sea.II. Multiple choice（10 points, with 1 point for each）1. During the whole of the eighteenth century, England’s greatest enemy was________.A. FranceB. AmericaC. GermanyD. Spain2. In the three centuries following 1066, the literary works of England were written in________.A. English onlyB. English and FrenchC. English and LatinD. English, French and Latin3. In the 1950s, Americans were concerned with three of the following issuesexcept________.A. the influence of the socialist countriesB. the Cold WarC. America’s global involvementD. poverty at home4. Who invented the detective story?A. Edgar Allan PoeB. Fenimore CooperC. Washington IrvingD. Nathaniel Hawthorne5. Which of the following was the true literary heart of America in the 19th century?A. New York CityB. Walden PondC. Concord, MassachusettsD. Brook Farm6.The earliest written records of Britain’s inhabitants came from ________.A. the CeltsB. the RomansC. the NormansD. the Germans7. Christianity was introduced into Britain by ________.A. the CeltsB. the GermansC. the Viking DanesD. the Romans8. Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of the Englishman?A. reservedB. toughC. shy of strangersD. suspicious of change9. In the year 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating theSaxon king Harold at________.A. the Battle of CrecyB. the Battle of AgincourtC. the Battle of HastingsD. the Battle of Waterloo10. Shakespeare lived in the period of ________.A. the Middle AgesB. the Victorian AgeC. the Elizabethan ageD. the Industrial RevolutionIII. Definition（20 points, with 4 points for each）1. the Elizabethan age2. the Westward Movement3. Cowboys4. the “lost generation”5. the Norman ConquestIV. Short answer questions（30 points, with 5 points for each）1. What do you know about the American War of Independence?2. What do you know about the American Civil War?3. How do you understand the Great Depression in America?4. What is the principle of “balance of power”?5. How much do you know Mark Twain the American novelist?6. What is traditionally typical Englishman thought to be like?V. Essay writing（30 points, with 15 points for each）1. What are the elements and functions of British Parliament? Discuss the role of each element and explain briefly.2. Why is William Shakespeare so important in English literature?。

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