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英美概况美国部分初稿
《英美概况》讲稿——美国部分美国部分.........................................................第一章美国地理位置Geography................第二章美国人口种族Population，Race and Ethnic groups................第三章美国历史（一）American History(I)................第四章美国历史（二）American History(II)................第五章美国历史（三）American History(III)................第六章美国经济The Economy................第七章政治制度Political institution................第八章美国教育Education................第九章文化建筑和音乐Literature, Architecture and Music................第十章节日和假期Holidays and Festivals美国部分.........................................................第十三章美国地理位置Geography................第十四章美国人口种族Population，Race and Ethnic groups................第十五章美国历史（一）American History(I)................第十六章美国历史（二）American History(II)................第十七章美国历史（三）American History(III)................第十八章美国经济The Economy................第十九章政治制度Political institution................第二十章美国教育Education................第二十一章文化建筑和音乐Literature, Architecture and Music ................第二十二章节日和假期Holidays and Festivals英美概况精讲——美国部分Chapter 1 geography 地理位置1.Alaska and Hawaii are the two newest states in American. Alaska northwestern Canada,and Hawaii lies in the central Pacific.阿拉斯加和夏威夷是最近加入美国的两个新州。
英美概况考试重点复习材料(英国部分)
英美概况考试重点复习材料〔英国部分〕Chapter 1第一章Land and People 英国的国土与人民I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts 英国的不同名称与其各组成部分1.Geographical names: the British Isles, Great Britain and England. 地理名称：不列颠群岛，大不列颠和英格兰。
2.Official name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 官方正式名称：大不列颠与北爱尔兰联合王国。
3.The British Isles are made up of two large islands-Great Britain (the larger one) and Ireland, and hundreds of small ones.不列颠群岛由两个大岛—大不列颠岛〔较大的一个〕和爱尔兰岛，与成千上万个小岛组成。
4.Three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: England, Scotland and Wale大不列颠岛上有三个政治区：英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士。
(1) England is in the southern part of Great Britain. It is the largest, most populous section.英格兰位于大不列颠岛南部，是最大，人口最稠密的地区。
(2) Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It has three natural zones (the Highlands in the north; the Central lowlands; the south Uplands) Capital: Edinburgh 苏格兰位于大不列颠的北部。
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Melting Pot: Immigrants from different regions and cultures came to live in the United States, their old ways of life melt away and they became part of the American culture・WASPs: WASPS are the mainstream Americans, referring to the white Anglo-Saxon ProtestantsThe Hispanics: The Hispanics are Spanish-speaking people from Latin America, which was once dominated by the Spanish Empire・American Indians: The Indian peoples are known as the first Americans. When Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, he thought he had reached India and called the natives Indians・Separation of powers: Under the federalist system, the federal and the state governments have separate and distinct powers laid down in the Constitutio n.^Winner-take-air5principle: The party that wins most votes (simple majority) in a state wins all the electoral votes for the state and the defeated party gets none・Federalism: Federalism in the United States is the evolving relationship between U.S. state governments and the federal government of the United States・ Since the founding of the country, and particularly with the end of the American Civil War, power shifted away from the states and towards the national government.Thanksgiving Day: It's on the fourth Thursday of Novembe匚It is a typicalAmerican holiday that originated in the colonial time・ It is an annual day for people to thank God for the blessing they have enjoyed during the yea 匚The theme of thanksgiving has always been peace and plenty, health and happiness・Independence Day: It9s on July 4. It is American^ most important patriotic holiday and the birthday of the nation.Easter Sunday: It's on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after March 21, and it is for celebrating the rising of Jesus Christ from his tomb three days after his death・Halloween: In the US, Halloween falls on Oct 31. It's a nighttime children's day and a time for frightening costumes, masks, parties, games and tricks― all for fun..Mayflower Compact: It was signed by all adult male passengers on the ship. They agreed to stick together, to abide by majority role, to have a right to choose their own leader. It was the beginning of the US democracy.1The Sugar Act: In 1764, the English Parliament passed the Sugar Act, which imposed import duties on non-English cloth, indigo, coffee, wine, sugar, and molasses.2The Stamp Act: In 1765, the Stamp Act was carried by the English Parliament. The act, aimed to collect more taxes, provided that stamp paper must be used for all legal documents, pamphlets, newspapers, college diplomas, bonds, contracts, bills of sales, license, leases and many otherarticles.3Boston Massacre: In March 1770, several boys threw snowballs at the English soldiers guarding the office building for collecting import duties in Boston. As more people gathered and pushed forward, the jumpy soldiers fired into the crowd, killing five protesters・4The Boston Tea Party: On the night of December 16, 1773, a band of 50 men disguised as Indians and led by Samuel Adams, boarded three British tea-bearing ships lying at anchor in Boston Harbor and dumped their 340 chests of tea cargo into the sea・5The Second Continental Congress: While the alarms of Lexington were still resounding, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775, in Independence Hall. The Second Continental Congress agreed to take steps to organize and equip an American army and appointed George Washington commander in chief of the American forces. Congress also provided for asking help from other countries, especially France which was a rival of Britain. All these steps were aimed at preparing for armed struggles to protect their liberties.6The Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and was adopted by the Congress on July 4,1776, when the people of 13 English colonies in North America were fighting for their freedom and independence from the British colonial rule・The document declared that all men were equal and that they were entitledto have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It also explained the philosophy of governments: the powers of governments came from the consent of the governed and the purpose of governments was to secure the rights mentioned above. The theory of politics and the guiding principles of the American Revolution mainly came from John Locke・7 Significance of Independence War: The American War of Independence was an event of great historic importance・By smashing the fetters of British rule, it gave the colonies their right to national independence and assured U.S. capitalism of a free development. It was the first large-scale revolutionary movement of a colonial people against national oppression一for political and economic emancipation. The revolution shook the foundation of feudalism all over Europe. It directly led to the French Revolution in 1789 and some fifty years later, to the revolutions in the Spanish colonies in America・The Constitutional Convention: In 1787, a conference was held in Philadelphia to consider what should be done to make the Articles of Confederation adequate・ All the delegates agreed to revise the Articles of Confederation and draw up a new plan of government. After struggle, the Constitution was ratified at last. This con fere nee is called the Constitutional Convention.The Bill of Rights: In 1789, James Madison introduced in the House ofRepresentatives a series of amendments which later were drafted into twelve proposed amendments and sent to the states for ratification. Ten of them were ratified in 1791 and the first ten amendments to the constitution were called the Bills of Rights because they were to insure individual liberties.The Great Depression: It took place from 1929 to 1933. In 1929, there swept a "Great crash^^・ The New York Stock Market failed money banks closed down, many shops shut down too. In 1933, 13 million people best their job. Agriculture got worse for the products found no market. Plenty of “extra" goods and products were destroyed.The “New Deal”：When Franklin • D • Roosevelt was elected American President in 1932, American was in the Great Depression. In order to save the situation, he made a program to deal with the economic emergency. This program is known as the "New Deal”. According to the "New Deal", Roosevelt took efforts to consolid the old marker at abroad and also to conquer new ones・ At home, many public projects, were launched to create employment through a huge increase in government responsibility. Crops were destroyed and agriculture production was cut down to stabilize the falling farm prices. The big industries were compelled to make reforms Roosevelt also took some measures of “social security" playi ng pension to the old unemployed and the injured. The "New Deal" relaxed the economic crisis made some concessions to the working people・ The more importantthing is that the Roosevelt Government carried out a progressive foreign policy against fascist aggression and wars.The civil War:It was during 1861 to 1865.The cause: The issue of slavery became the focus in American politics, economics and cultural life. The important point is the contradiction between the two different economic forms. The direct reason is Abraham Lincoln selected the president, the southern states almost immediately began to secede from the Federal Union, and 11 southern states proclaimed themselves an independent nation.The beginning: In 1861, the South opened the 行Te.The process of the Civil War:The first stage (186862 summer): Failure after failure came to the North. The second stage: (1862, 9一1865, 4) In 1862, the Homestead Act was passed・ Lincoln announced the famous Emancipation Proclamation. It provided that all the slaves in the rebel states be freed on January 1, 1863 and they were welcome to join the Union troops・ In July 1863, the turning point of the war came at Gettysburg, the Union army defeated the Confederate army led by General Lee.The third stage: the victory. In 1865, the north defeated the south, and Richmond was abandoned.Influence of the war: Realize the unification of the American nation. Endthe slavery system. Sweep away the last obstacle to the development of U.S. capitalism.。
英美概况英国期末考试复习资料
英美概况英国期末考试复习资料I国家概述1,The Union Jackred cross: Englandwhite saltire: Scotlandred saltire: Northern Ireland2,This is the Welsh flag (Welsh Dragon). It is not represented in the UK Flag becauseWales was ruled directly from London.(before the 1st version of UK flag, Wales had already been conquered and considered to be part of England) 3,Motto of the UKGod and my right. (English)天有上帝,我有权利。
II climate1,Does Britain have a favorable climate？Why？Because a maritime type of climate—winters are mild, not too cold and summers are cool, not too hot;It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year;It has a small range of temperature & lack of extremes.2,What are the factors which influence the climate in Britain？The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences;Britain is mainly influenced by the prevailing south-west winds across theAtlantic, which bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperature moderate;The North Atlantic Drift passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.III History of BritainEarly Settlers (5000BC-55BC)1, How about their civilization? (What did they bring with them?)a) The art of pottery makingb) The ability to fashion (ornament with patterns) bronzetoolsc) The custom of individual buriald) The hill forts (堡垒) and small fortified towns (筑堡城镇).The Maiden Castle is one of the finest examples.2, What was their religion?Druidism（德鲁伊德教），the Druids—the wise men,astrologers, soothsayersIV Transition to Modern Age (1455-1688)1,What happened during the 17th century?During the 17th century Puritanism became a political movement: the parliamentarians who fought Charles I and took power under Cromwell were Puritans, and the struggle between the king and parliament is also known as the Puritan Revolution. 2,What else were the Puritans called?After the Restoration of 1660 the Puritans left the Church, and from then on were known as Dissenters or Nonconformists. 3．The consequences of the Civil Wars(1) the English Civil Wars not only overthrew feudal system in England but also shook the foundation of feudal rule in Europe.(2) It is generally regarded as the beginning of modern world history.(3) The English Civil War is also called the Puritan Revolution, as the King’s opponents were mainly Puritan.4,How did the “Glorious Revolution”break out?A. James II’s revival of Catholicism in Englanda. When Charles II died, his brother succeeded, becoming James II.b. James, who was brought up in exile in Europe, was aCatholic.c. He hoped to rule without giving up his personal religious views.B. Intolerance of Catholic and dethrone of the Kinga. But England was no more tolerant of a Catholic as king in 1688 than 40 years ago.b. So the English politicians rejected James II, and appealed to a Protestant king.C. Co-monarchsa. William of Orange（奥兰治王室）, James’s Dutch nephew and husband of Mary, James’s daughter, was invited to invade and take the English throne.b. William and Mary were invited for joint rule, and they jointly accepted the Bill of Rights.D. the takeover with no bloodshed, nor any execution of the King, therefore became known as the Glorious Revolution. 5,The Bill of Rights 《权⼒法案》In 1689, William and Mary accepted the Bill of Rights to be crowned jointly.(1) The bill excluded any Roman Catholic from the succession(2) confirmed the principle of parliamentary supremacy(3) and guaranteed free speech within both the two Houses.(4) Thus the age of constitutional monarchy began.V.Judiciary(Headed by Lord Chancellor)VI Economy1,Economic declinetwo World Wars—great economic lossthe era of the British Empire was over—decolonization (losses of raw material & market)military expense (until the process of decolonization completed in the 1960s)2,Current British Economythe world's fifth largest economy(after US, Japan, Germany and China)The UK's people are the world's twelfth richest Sterling—performed relatively well against major currencies in recent years 五，福利六，宗教1，Who is the founder of Christianity?Jesus Christ, who was crucified around A.D. 30 in Jerusalem, is the founder of Christianity.2，Who is Jesus Christ?Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He came to earth to teachabout love and fellowship. He represents the person that all Christians must strive to be.Jesus was a Jew who was born about 2000 years ago in Bethlehem(1.伯利恒(耶路撒泠南⽅六英⾥⼀市镇,耶稣诞⽣地)). Jesus lived for 33 years before being crucified by the Romans. 3,What other names is Jesus known by?Son of GodLight of the WorldLamb of GodThe Good Shepherd.4,What do Christians believe?Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God and that:God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the consequences of its sinsJesus was fully human, and experienced this world in the same way as other human beings of his timeJesus was tortured and gave his life on the Cross (At the Crucifixion)Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion (the Resurrection)Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah promised in theOld TestamentChristians believe that there is only one God, but that this one God consists of 3 "persons"七，教育，假期1，Christmas→the biggest and the most popular British holiday celebrated on December 25th.→to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.→People usually decorate homes with evergreen plants, Christmas trees and ornaments.→They exchange gifts and Christmas cards.⼋，⽣活1，Holidays and Festivals in Britainthe Christmas 'pantomimeBoxing Dayto hear the Queen give her Christmas message九，政治1，What's the role of the Queen or King?The head of everything but ruler of nothing.head of the statean integral part of the legislaturehead of the executivehead of the judiciarythe commander-in-chief of all armed forces of the Crownthe ‘supreme Governor’of the Church of England.2，The importance of the monarchy:Is found in its effect on public attitudeIs used to represent the continuity and adaptability of the whole political systemIs used as a symbol of the unity of the whole country, an acceptable bound among the peoples who retain many regional and cultural differences.People are convinced that the Queen has no bias towards any nation and exists to help preserve the people's rights, the right to personal property and the right not to be imprisoned without a trial.It is primarily to symbolize the tradition and unity of the British state.3 .What's your idea about UK keeping the monarch?A.Theoretically, the King or Queen is the source of all government powers. He/She is the head of the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary, the commander-in-chief of all armed forces.B,In reality, the King or Queen does everything on the advice of the Prime Minister, and his/her role is symbolic, ceremonial, and not political.C,The monarch is the personal embodiment of the British government and a symbol of British unity, representing the continuity of the whole political system. So the stability of the D,British government owes much to the monarchy.E,The monarch can meet the PM on weekly basis at Buckingham Palace, give the Royal Assent to any new law that has been passed by Parliament, act as a final check on a government that is becoming dictatorial.F，As a figurehead to represent the country, the monarch can perform the following ceremonial duties:paying state visits to Commonwealthcountries as head of state and non-Commonwealth countries on behalf of theBritish government, etc.⼗，议会1，What are the main functions of Parliament?to pass lawsto provide, by voting for taxation, the means of carrying on the work of governmentto scrutinise government policy and administration, including proposals for expenditureto debate the major issues of the day2，the House of Lords: the upper house上议院the Lords Spiritual (the senior bishops of the Church of England 神职议员)the Lords Temporal (members of the Peerage ⾮神职议员)the members are not elected by the population at large but are appointed by past or current governments.3，the House of Commons: the lower house下议院a democratically elected chamber with elections held at least every 5 yearsMPs comes from 646 constituencies of roughly equal population.4,What Goes on in the House of Commons?Many hours are spent debating issues of national and international importance.Most often a motion is proposed by one or two of theGovernment’s front benchers and then the same number of persons from the Opposition front benches oppose it.The Speaker decides who is allowed to speak and he/she must ensure that each side is given equal opportunity and time to speak.After the debate the MPs vote for or against the motion. MPs vote by going into ‘lobbies’, one for ‘yes’and one for ‘no’votes where they are counted.After the votes are counted the results are announced in the chamber.⼗⼀政体1，2，The Political Parties(1) the Conservative party(2) the Labour party(3) the Liberal Democrats3，The Prime Ministeris appointed by the Queen.is the leader of his party in the House of Commonsis the head of governmenthas the right to select his cabinet, hand out departmental positions, decide the agenda for cabinet meetings which he also chairs.can dismiss ministers if this is requiredkeeps the Queen informed of government decisionshe exercises wide powers of appointments in the civil service, church and judiciary .4,What is the Cabinet?The collective decision-making (executive) body, composed of the Prime Minister and the most senior of the government ministersThe most senior members of the Cabinet are:PM, Deputy PM, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary. All Cabinet members are serving MP's or peers.Oppositions have a ‘Shadow Cabinet’.。
英语国家概况复习资料
英语国家概况复习资料英语国家概况复习资料英语国家概况是学习英语的重要一环，了解英语国家的历史、文化、地理等方面，有助于更好地理解和运用英语。
在这篇文章中，我们将回顾一些关于英语国家的基本知识，帮助大家复习和加深对这些国家的了解。
一、英国（United Kingdom）英国是英语的发源地，也是英语国家中最重要的一个。
它由四个国家组成：英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰。
英国是一个具有悠久历史和丰富文化的国家，拥有众多的文学、音乐和戏剧作品。
莎士比亚、狄更斯、毛姆等伟大的作家都出自英国。
此外，英国还有许多著名大学，如剑桥大学和牛津大学。
二、美国（United States）美国是世界上最大的英语国家之一，也是世界上最强大的国家之一。
它拥有丰富的资源和多元化的文化。
美国是一个移民国家，各种不同的文化和宗教在这里融合。
美国有众多著名的城市，如纽约、洛杉矶和芝加哥，每个城市都有其独特的魅力和特色。
此外，美国还是全球科技和创新的领导者，许多世界知名的科技公司都来自美国。
三、加拿大（Canada）加拿大是北美洲的一个国家，是英语和法语并存的国家。
加拿大是一个拥有广阔土地和丰富资源的国家，同时也是一个多元文化的国家。
加拿大的自然风光非常壮观，有着世界上最美丽的国家公园和湖泊。
此外，加拿大在教育和医疗领域也非常发达，拥有世界一流的大学和医疗系统。
四、澳大利亚（Australia）澳大利亚是一个位于南半球的国家，也是一个英语国家。
澳大利亚拥有宽广的土地和独特的动植物资源，是世界上最大的岛屿国家。
澳大利亚的自然环境非常独特，有着世界上最壮观的珊瑚礁和大堡礁。
此外，澳大利亚还以其高质量的教育和研究机构而闻名，吸引着来自世界各地的留学生。
五、新西兰（New Zealand）新西兰是一个位于南太平洋的岛国，也是一个英语国家。
新西兰的自然环境非常优美，有着壮丽的山脉、湖泊和海岸线。
新西兰是一个农业和旅游业发达的国家，其乳制品和葡萄酒在世界上享有盛誉。
英美国家概况复习材料
英美国家概况复习材料英美国家概况复习材料1.PuritanismPuritans were those who followed the doctrine of John Calvin and wanted to purify the Church of England. They believe that human beings were predestined by God before they were born. Some were God’s chosen while others were damned to hell. No church nor good works could save people. The sign of being God’s elect was the success in his work or the prosperity in his calling. They also argued that everyone must read the Bible in order to find God’s will and establish a direct contact with God. These beliefs had great impact on American culture.2.The Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Congress on July 4, 1776, when the people of 13 English colonies in North America were fighting for their freedom and independence from the British colonial rule. The document declared that all mem were equal and that they were entitled to have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It also explained the philosophy of government: the powers of governments came from the consent of the governed and the purpose of governments were to secure the rights mentioned above. The theory of politics and the guiding principles of the American Revolution mainly came from John Locke.3.The Articles of ConfederationAfter the War of Independence was won, the new nation of the United States was organized under the agreement of the Articles of Confederation with a weak national government calledthe Congress. Each state had its own government, made ists own laws and handled its internal affairs. The states did not cooperate with the Congress and with each other. The Congress had no power to force any state to contribute money to the national government and the Congress could not tax any citizen either. Asa result, the Articles of Confederation failed.4.The making of the US ConstitutionThe Articles of Confederation failed. The Congress decided to hold a constitutional convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. The delegates from 12 states (Rhode Island refused to participate) gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 and ended up in writing a new constitution and set a federal system with a strong central government. The Constitution provided that an election of the president would be called, federal laws would be made only by aCongress made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate and a Supreme Court would be set up. This new Constitution was finally approved by the majority of the citizens in over 9 of the 13 states and was officially put into effect in 1787.5.Industrial Revolution in AmericaAfter independence, America was principally an agricultural country. The Industrial Revolution in England brought many changes to American industry between 1776 and 1860. One key development was the introduction of the factory system. A second development was the “American system”of mass production. A third development was the application of new technologies to industrial tasks. A fourth development was the emergence of new forms of business organization----the bank and corporation.6.The executiveThe chief executive is the president, who is elected to a four-year term. A president can be elected to only two terms according to an amendment passed in 1951. The president can propose legislation to Congress. He can veto any bill passes by Congress. The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both houses. The president can appoint federal judges as vacancies occur. He is the commander in chief of the armed forces. The president has other broad authorities in running the government departments and handling foreign relations.7.Industrial Revolution inAmericaAfter independence, America was principle an agricultural country. The Industrial Revolution in England brought many changes to American industry between 1776 and 1860. One key development was the introduction of the factory system. A second development was the “American system” of mass production. A third development was the application of new technologies to industrial tasks. A forth development was the emergence of new forms of business organization—the bank and corporation.8.Religious diversityFrontier America made the United States a fertile ground for the growth of new religious movements. Many religious communities and secular utopias, experiments in new forms of social living, were founded in 18th and 19th century America. Many small sects and cults appear in America society all the time. They have certain tendencies in common. They regard the larger society as hopelessly corrupt. Some of them never win a large following, but some others prosper and graduate into the rank of the respectable denominations. Some non-Western religions such as Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism are also growing.9.The “ Lost Generation”In the aftermath of World War I, many novelists produced a literature of disillusionment. Some lived in Europe. They were known as the “Lost generation”. Two of the mostrepresentative writers of the “Lost Generation”were Hemingway and Fitzgerald.10.Higher educationIn America, higher education refers to education on the college level. America higher education includes four categories of institutions. They are the university, the four-year undergraduate institution ( the college) the technical training institution and the two-year or community college. Some are supported by public funds and some by private funds. Many universities and colleges have won reputations for providing their students with a higher quality of education. The great majority are providing their students with a higher quality of education. The great majority are generally regarded as quite satisfactory.11.The civil rights movementIt is one of the most important spontaneous action in1955 was believed to be the true beginning of the civil rights movement. The black students’ sit-in at a department lunch counter in North Carolina touched off the nationwide civil rights movement. During the first half of the decade, civil rights organizations like SNCC, CORE, and SCLC struggled for racial integration by providing leadership, tactics, network and people. In the latter half of the decade, some black organizations changed their nonviolent tactics, and emphasized on more radical means to end dis crimination12.CountercultureIn the wake of the free Speech Movement and the New Left, there appeared a phenomenon that historians called the “counterculture.”The counterculture rejected capitalism and other American principles. They had morals different from those taught by their parents. Some groups pf youth tried to construct different ways of life. Among the most famous were the hippies. They sought new experience through dropping out, and drug taking. But it was music, rock music in particular, that became the chief vehicle for the counter cultural assault on the traditional American society. The counterculture exerted a great influence upon people’s attitudes toward social morals, marriage, career and success.13.Poverty as a social problemThe United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Yet over 24 million people or about 10% of the population are living at or below the official poverty line, incomes that the federal government considers insufficient to meet basic requirement of food, clothing, and shelter. There are millions more living slightly above the poverty line, whose plight is not much better. Also, the social services in the United States compare unfavorably with those in most industrialized societies. Furthermore, the affluent majority seems indifferent to the problems of the poor. This raises some serious moral problems and inevitably creates fierce conflicts of interest and many political controversies. Therefore, poverty in the United States is a big social problem.。
大二英美概况知识点总结
大二英美概况知识点总结随着全球化进程的加速，英美国家在国际经济以及政治上的地位越来越重要，因此，对于学习国际关系以及深入了解英美国家的历史、政治、经济、社会、文化等方面的内容显得尤为重要。
本文将从这些方面紧密结合大二英美概况课程的教学内容，为广大读者详细讲解相关知识点。
一、英美国家的历史英美国家的历史可以追溯到几个世纪前，这其中涉及到很多重大事件和重要人物。
在学习英美概况的过程中，对这些事件和人物的了解也是必须的。
首先，我们需要了解的是殖民时期。
英国曾经控制了大量的殖民地，其中包括美国。
殖民时期的谈判、战争和建设形成了美国的原始社会和文化。
在美国革命期间，美国获得了独立，并成为世界上第一个真正意义上的“自由”国家之一。
较为重要的人物包括乔治·华盛顿、托马斯·杰斐逊等。
此外，我们还需要了解20世纪的历史事件。
第一次世界大战和第二次世界大战对英美国家都产生了深远的影响。
二战后，美国的经济实力快速崛起，并在全球拥有了极大的影响力。
这个阶段的重要人物包括富兰克林·罗斯福、温斯顿·丘吉尔等。
二、英美国家的政治制度英美国家的政治制度非常重要，因为政治制度是社会运作的基本框架。
两国虽然拥有各自独立的政治制度，但又互相交流、学习吸收，因此有许多共性。
首先是英美的民主制度。
英美两国的民主制度比较成熟，包括选举等完备的程序性规定。
英美民主制度的实现离不开一个完备的司法制度和独立的新闻媒体，这一点在美国的选举中十分明显。
其次是英美的联邦制度。
联邦制度是英美国家的一大特色，它体现在中央政府和地方政府之间有一定的自治和更大的自主权。
美国的联邦制度尤为明显，由50个州组成，每个州的机构层次也独立。
英国则采取类似的联合国制度。
最后要强调的是英美国家的政治文化。
英美国家对于人权、平等、自由的追求贯穿了其政治文化的各个方面，这种文化对于英美的民主体制发挥了至关重要的作用。
三、英美国家的经济状况英美国家都是世界上最强大的经济体之一，其各自的发展模式也各具特色。
英美概况教案(总)
章节名称：英国地理与文化教学目标：1. 了解英国的地理位置和地形特点。
2. 掌握英国的主要城市和旅游景点。
3. 了解英国的文化传统和现代发展。
教学内容：1. 英国的地理位置和地形特点。
2. 英国的主要城市和旅游景点，如伦敦、牛津、剑桥等。
3. 英国的文化传统，如皇室、剧院、博物馆等。
4. 英国的现代发展，如经济、教育、科技等。
教学活动：1. 引入话题：通过英国的地图和图片，引起学生对英国地理和文化的兴趣。
2. 讲解知识点：讲解英国的地理位置、地形特点、主要城市和旅游景点。
3. 小组讨论：让学生分组讨论英国的文化传统和现代发展，分享自己的了解和观点。
4. 案例分析：分析英国的皇室、剧院、博物馆等文化传统，以及经济、教育、科技等现代发展。
教学评估：1. 课堂参与度：观察学生在课堂上的积极参与程度和提问回答情况。
2. 小组讨论：评估学生在小组讨论中的表现和合作能力。
3. 案例分析：评估学生在案例分析中的分析和思考能力。
章节名称：美国地理与文化教学目标：1. 了解美国的地理位置和地形特点。
2. 掌握美国的主要城市和旅游景点。
3. 了解美国的文化传统和现代发展。
教学内容：1. 美国的地理位置和地形特点。
2. 美国的主要城市和旅游景点，如纽约、华盛顿、旧金山等。
3. 美国的文化传统，如多元文化、宗教、节日等。
4. 美国的现代发展，如经济、教育、科技等。
教学活动：1. 引入话题：通过美国的地图和图片，引起学生对美国地理和文化的兴趣。
2. 讲解知识点：讲解美国的地理位置、地形特点、主要城市和旅游景点。
3. 小组讨论：让学生分组讨论美国的文化传统和现代发展，分享自己的了解和观点。
4. 案例分析：分析美国的多元文化、宗教、节日等文化传统，以及经济、教育、科技等现代发展。
教学评估：1. 课堂参与度：观察学生在课堂上的积极参与程度和提问回答情况。
2. 小组讨论：评估学生在小组讨论中的表现和合作能力。
3. 案例分析：评估学生在案例分析中的分析和思考能力。
大二英美概况知识点总结
大二英美概况知识点总结在大二的学习中，英美概况这门课程为我们打开了了解英美国家的一扇窗。
通过这门课程，我们对英美两国的历史、政治、经济、文化等方面有了更全面和深入的认识。
以下是对大二英美概况课程知识点的总结。
一、英国概况1、地理英国位于欧洲大陆西北面的不列颠群岛，被北海、英吉利海峡、凯尔特海、爱尔兰海和大西洋包围。
英国的主要岛屿包括大不列颠岛、爱尔兰岛东北部和一些小岛。
其气候温和湿润，属于温带海洋性气候。
2、历史英国的历史悠久且丰富。
从罗马统治时期，到盎格鲁撒克逊人的入侵，再到诺曼征服，英国的政治和社会结构不断演变。
工业革命使英国成为世界上第一个工业化国家，拥有强大的经济和军事实力，建立了庞大的殖民地。
3、政治英国是一个君主立宪制国家，女王是国家元首，但权力主要由议会和政府行使。
英国议会分为上议院和下议院，政府由首相领导。
英国的政党制度主要有保守党和工党。
4、经济英国是世界上重要的经济体之一，其经济以服务业为主，特别是金融服务业。
伦敦是全球重要的金融中心之一。
制造业和农业在英国经济中也占有一定地位。
5、文化英国文化底蕴深厚，在文学、艺术、音乐、戏剧等领域有着卓越的成就。
从莎士比亚的戏剧到简·奥斯汀的小说，从披头士乐队到皇家芭蕾舞团，英国的文化影响力广泛。
此外，英国的教育体系也备受世界瞩目，拥有众多顶尖的大学。
二、美国概况1、地理美国位于北美洲中部，领土还包括北美洲西北部的阿拉斯加和太平洋中部的夏威夷群岛。
美国地形多样，有山脉、平原、高原和沙漠等。
气候类型丰富，从寒带到热带都有分布。
2、历史美国原为印第安人的聚居地，15 世纪末，西班牙、荷兰、法国、英国等相继移民至此。
通过独立战争，美国摆脱了英国的殖民统治，建立了联邦制国家。
美国在 19 世纪通过领土扩张和工业发展迅速崛起，成为世界强国。
3、政治美国是一个联邦制国家，实行三权分立的政治制度，行政权由总统行使，立法权属于国会，司法权属于最高法院。
英美概况教程知识点总结
英美概况教程知识点总结英国和美国是世界上最具影响力、最发达的国家之一，两国在政治、经济、文化、教育等方面都具有举足轻重的地位。
了解英美的概况对于拓展视野、增进知识十分重要。
本文将对英美概况进行详细总结，希望能为读者提供全面的了解。
一、英国概况1. 地理位置英国位于欧洲西部，东临英吉利海峡，北面是北海，西北面是爱尔兰海，东北面是北大西洋。
英国主要由大不列颠岛和苏格兰、威尔士、北爱尔兰等岛屿组成。
2. 政治体制英国是一个君主立宪制国家，国家元首是女王伊丽莎白二世，首相则是政府首脑。
3. 经济发展英国是世界第五大经济体，金融、汽车制造、航空航天、化工、制药等产业发达，是全球最大的外汇交易中心。
4. 文化英国是世界文化强国，文学、音乐、艺术、体育等方面都有深厚的底蕴，如莎士比亚、贝多芬、莫扎特等都是国际知名的文化巨匠。
二、美国概况1. 地理位置美国位于北美洲的中心地带，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北面和加拿大相邻，南面与墨西哥相接。
2. 政治体制美国是一个联邦制国家，国家元首是总统，实行三权分立的政治体制。
3. 经济发展美国是世界第一大经济体，工业、农业、科技、金融等方面都处于世界领先地位，是全球最大的出口国和进口国。
4. 文化美国是世界文化强国，好莱坞电影、流行音乐、时尚等文化产业对全球产生深远影响，美国文艺活动也具有世界性影响力。
三、英美概况对比1. 政治体制英国是君主立宪制国家，国家元首是女王，政治体制稳定；美国是联邦制国家，国家元首是总统，实行三权分立的政治体制。
2. 经济发展英国虽然是世界经济体，但经济规模和实力与美国相比仍有差距，尤其在科技、金融等方面美国更为发达。
3. 文化影响英国和美国在文化领域都有世界性的影响力，但美国的文化产业更加发达，对全球的影响力更广泛。
四、学习英美概况的重要性1. 拓展视野了解英美的概况可以帮助人们拓展视野，了解世界上其他国家的政治、经济、文化等情况，增强对世界的认识。
英美概况知识点总结高中
英美概况知识点总结高中英美概况是指英国和美国两个国家的基本情况和特点的总称，包括国家地理环境、政治制度、经济发展、文化传统、社会风貌等多个方面的内容。
作为世界上两个最具有影响力和历史底蕴的国家，英美概况的了解对于增进我们对这两个国家的了解和认识具有重要意义。
下面将进行英美概况知识点的总结，以便于大家更好地了解这两个国家。
一、英国概况1. 地理环境英国位于欧洲大陆西北面，是一个由英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰四个国家组成的联合王国。
英国地处大西洋东部，地形多样，有山地、平原、丘陵和岛屿等地貌。
英国的气候受大西洋海洋性气候影响，冬季温和湿润，夏季凉爽多雨。
英国是一个发达的海岛国家，拥有丰富的自然资源和美丽的风景。
2. 政治制度英国的政治制度是君主立宪制，君主是国家元首，议会是最高权力机构。
英国议会分为上议院和下议院两个部分，议会具有立法和监督政府职能。
英国政府由内阁负责，内阁首相是政府首脑，由议会多数党派的领导人担任。
英国的政治体制稳定成熟，拥有悠久的历史传统和独特的民主制度。
3. 经济发展英国是一个发达的工业化国家，经济实力雄厚。
英国拥有发达的资本市场和金融服务业，是全球金融中心之一。
英国的经济以服务业为主，尤其是金融、保险、房地产、科技和娱乐等领域发展迅速。
此外，英国也拥有发达的制造业和农业，是世界上最重要的出口国之一。
4. 文化传统英国是文化名城，拥有丰富的文化传统和历史遗产。
英国文学、音乐、艺术、博物馆、剧院等领域都有重要影响力。
英国享有丰富多样的文化产业，包括电影、电视、出版、游戏等领域蓬勃发展。
英国还拥有众多世界知名的文化遗产，如巨石阵、温莎城堡、巴斯古城等。
5. 社会风貌英国社会多元包容，拥有多样的文化建制和生活方式。
英国是一个移民国家，吸引了来自世界各地的移民，形成多元的社会结构。
英国的社会福利体系完善，医疗、教育、社会保障等公共服务和福利都得到充分保障。
英国社会秩序良好，法治建设完善，民众享有相对安定和安全的生活环境。
英美概况复习资料
英美概况复习资料英美概况复习资料英美两国是世界上最具影响力的国家之一，它们在政治、经济、文化等方面都有着重要的地位。
本文将从多个角度对英美概况进行复习，并对两国的历史、地理、社会制度、文化等方面进行探讨。
一、历史概述英国是一个拥有悠久历史的国家，其历史可以追溯到公元前1世纪的罗马帝国时期。
英国曾经是一个强大的殖民帝国，统治过世界各地的殖民地。
而美国则是一个相对年轻的国家，于1776年宣布独立，脱离英国的统治。
美国的历史主要分为殖民地时期、独立战争、内战、工业革命等阶段。
二、地理概况英国位于欧洲西北部，包括大不列颠岛和北爱尔兰。
它与法国隔海相望，是欧洲大陆最接近英国的国家。
英国的地理特点是多山丘陵，河流众多，气候温和多雨。
美国则位于北美洲，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋。
美国是一个拥有广袤土地的国家，地形多样，包括大平原、沙漠、山脉等。
美国的气候多样，从亚热带到寒带都有涵盖。
三、政治制度英国是一个君主立宪制国家，女王是国家元首，但实际上的政治权力掌握在议会手中。
英国的政府体系是议会制，分为上议院和下议院。
英国的政治制度稳定，尊重法治，实行民主选举。
美国则是一个联邦共和制国家，总统是国家元首，政权分为行政、立法和司法三个独立的分支。
美国的政治制度强调权力分立和制衡，选举制度比较复杂，包括总统选举、国会选举等。
四、经济概况英国是一个发达的资本主义国家，拥有高度发达的市场经济体系。
它是世界上最早实行工业化的国家之一，拥有强大的金融、服务业和制造业。
英国是欧洲最大的金融中心之一，伦敦证券交易所是世界上最大的证券交易所之一。
美国是世界上最大的经济体，也是全球最发达的资本主义国家之一。
美国拥有强大的科技、金融、制造业等产业，是全球创新和科技领域的领导者。
五、文化特点英美两国都有着丰富多样的文化传统。
英国文化以莎士比亚、英国文学、音乐、戏剧等为代表，具有浓厚的历史底蕴和文化内涵。
英国人崇尚礼仪和传统，喜欢喝茶、看足球等。
《英美概况》教案4(多场景)
教案《英美概况》教学目标：1.让学生了解英国和美国的地理、历史、政治、经济和文化等方面的基本情况。
2.培养学生对英国和美国的社会制度、教育体系、宗教信仰等问题的认识和理解。
3.提高学生的英语阅读、写作、听说能力，增强跨文化交际能力。
教学内容：1.英国和美国的地理环境、气候特点、行政区划等。
2.英国和美国的历史发展、重要历史事件、著名历史人物等。
3.英国和美国的政治制度、政府组织、法律体系等。
4.英国和美国的经济状况、产业结构、主要经济指标等。
5.英国和美国的文化特点、宗教信仰、教育体系、社会风俗等。
教学步骤：一、导入（5分钟）1.利用图片、视频等资料，展示英国和美国的自然风光、城市风貌，引发学生对这两个国家的兴趣。
2.提问：同学们对英国和美国有哪些了解？有哪些疑问？二、英国概况（15分钟）1.地理环境：介绍英国的地理位置、气候特点、主要城市等。
2.历史发展：讲述英国的历史发展脉络，重要历史事件，如工业革命、两次世界大战等。
3.政治制度：讲解英国的君主立宪制，政府组织结构，议会制度等。
4.经济状况：分析英国的经济特点，产业结构，主要经济指标等。
5.文化特点：介绍英国的文化传统，如莎士比亚、摇滚乐等，以及教育体系、宗教信仰等。
三、美国概况（15分钟）1.地理环境：介绍美国的地理位置、气候特点、主要城市等。
2.历史发展：讲述美国的历史发展脉络，重要历史事件，如独立战争、南北战争、两次世界大战等。
3.政治制度：讲解美国的总统制，政府组织结构，两党制等。
4.经济状况：分析美国的经济特点，产业结构，主要经济指标等。
5.文化特点：介绍美国的文化传统，如好莱坞、爵士乐等，以及教育体系、宗教信仰等。
四、比较与讨论（10分钟）1.提问：英国和美国有哪些相同点和不同点？2.学生分组讨论，总结英国和美国在地理、历史、政治、经济、文化等方面的异同。
3.各组汇报讨论成果，教师点评并总结。
五、课后作业（5分钟）2.鼓励学生利用网络资源，深入了解英国和美国的相关知识。
英美概况英国部分第四章Chapter4
英美概况英国部分第四章Chapter4一、教学内容本节课的教学内容选自英美概况英国部分第四章Chapter4。
该章节主要介绍了英国的历史、地理、政治、经济、文化等方面的基本情况。
具体内容包括英国的历史沿革、地理特征、政治体制、经济发展、教育体系、文化传统等。
二、教学目标1. 让学生了解英国的基本情况，掌握英国的历史、地理、政治、经济、文化等方面的知识点。
2. 提高学生的英语阅读理解能力，增强对英国的了解和认识。
3. 培养学生的跨文化交际意识，提高与人交流的能力。
三、教学难点与重点重点：英国的历史沿革、地理特征、政治体制、经济发展、教育体系、文化传统等基本知识点。
难点：英国政治体制的复杂性，以及相关术语的解释，如君主立宪制、首相、议会等。
四、教具与学具准备教具：PPT、黑板、粉笔、教材学具：笔记本、文具盒、课本五、教学过程1. 实践情景引入：以英国的自然风光、著名景点为例，引导学生了解英国的基本情况，激发学生的学习兴趣。
2. 课堂讲解：(1) 英国的历史沿革：从罗马时期、中世纪、工业革命到现代英国，简要介绍英国的历史发展。
(2) 英国地理特征：介绍英国的地理位置、地形地貌、气候特点等。
(3) 英国政治体制：讲解英国的君主立宪制、首相、议会等政治制度。
(4) 英国经济发展：介绍英国的经济体系、主要产业、国际贸易等。
(5) 英国教育体系：阐述英国的教育制度、著名大学、基础教育等。
(6) 英国文化传统：讲解英国的文化遗产、文学、艺术、体育等方面的特点。
3. 例题讲解：选取具有代表性的例题，讲解英国的基本知识点。
4. 随堂练习：布置相关的练习题，让学生巩固所学内容。
5. 课堂互动：鼓励学生提问、发表观点，增强课堂的趣味性。
六、板书设计板书英国基本情况板书内容：历史沿革：罗马时期、中世纪、工业革命、现代英国地理特征：地理位置、地形地貌、气候特点政治体制：君主立宪制、首相、议会经济发展：经济体系、主要产业、国际贸易教育体系：教育制度、著名大学、基础教育文化传统：文化遗产、文学、艺术、体育七、作业设计1. 请简述英国的历史沿革。
初二 暑假专题 英美概况-word文档资料
初二暑假专题英美概况一、学习目标1. 了解一些主要英语国家的概况；2. 了解英语发展的一个简单过程，并学习一些习语；3. 了解一些基本的与英美国家人士打交道的文化常识。
二、重点、难点1. 英美国家概况需要同我们的历史、地理常识结合在一起；2. 文化常识在平时实践中的落实。
一、英国、美国、澳大利亚三国概况【学习新知】1. 英国组成和首都英国全称是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国（The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland），位于欧洲西部。
主要由英格兰（England）、苏格兰（Scotland）、威尔士（Wales）和北爱尔兰（Northern Ireland）组成，首都是伦敦（London）。
国旗英国的国旗是米字旗，另外大家还应该了解英格兰和苏格兰各自的国旗：Union Jack为英国国王詹姆斯一世所命名政体英国是君主立宪制国家，现任女王是伊丽莎白二世（Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ）。
货币英国现在通用的货币是英镑，用单词pound表示，1磅为100便士（pence）。
英镑正面所印的人物是伊丽莎白女王。
文学常识一些著名的文学作品：柯南·道尔笔下的《福尔摩斯探案集》（Adventure of Sherlock Holmes），夏洛特·勃朗特笔下的《简·爱》（Jane Eyre），托马斯·哈代笔下的《苔丝》（Tess of the D’Urbervilles），查尔斯·狄更斯笔下的《雾都孤儿》（Oliver Twist），路易斯卡·罗尔笔下的《爱丽丝漫游仙境》（Alice in Wonderland）等等。
著名学府牛津大学和剑桥大学是英国最著名的两所高等学府。
我国著名诗人徐志摩先生曾经写下《再别康桥》这一诗篇来描述他对剑桥大学的仰慕。
地标建筑【文化考场】1. 英国的政体是________________________国家。
英美概况教案(总)
英美概况教案(一)【教学目标】1. 了解英国和美国的基本地理、历史和文化概况。
2. 掌握英国和美国的主要城市、名胜古迹和自然资源。
3. 了解英国和美国的政治体制、教育制度和社会福利。
【教学内容】1. 英国的地理位置和地形特点。
2. 英国的历史概况：罗马时期、中世纪、工业革命、现代英国。
3. 英国的主要城市：伦敦、曼彻斯特、爱丁堡、伯明翰等。
4. 英国的名胜古迹：大本钟、白金汉宫、伦敦塔桥、牛津大学等。
5. 英国的自然资源：苏格兰高地、湖区国家公园、威尔士山脉等。
【教学方法】1. 采用多媒体教学，展示英国的地理位置、城市和名胜古迹的图片和视频。
2. 通过讲解和讨论的方式，让学生了解英国的历史、政治和社会文化。
3. 设置小组任务，让学生调查英国的自然资源和旅游特色。
【教学评估】1. 课堂讨论：学生能积极参与讨论，表达对英国的了解和看法。
2. 小组报告：学生能完成调查任务，呈现英国的自然资源和旅游特色。
3. 课后作业：学生能完成相关阅读材料，加深对英国的了解。
英美概况教案(二)【教学目标】1. 了解美国的基本地理、历史和文化概况。
2. 掌握美国的主要城市、名胜古迹和自然资源。
3. 了解美国的政治体制、教育制度和社会福利。
【教学内容】1. 美国的地理位置和地形特点。
2. 美国的歷史概况：殖民时期、独立战争、南北战争、现代美国。
3. 美国的主要城市：纽约、洛杉矶、旧金山、芝加哥等。
4. 美国的名胜古迹：自由女神像、白宫、国会山、哈佛大学等。
5. 美国的自然资源：大峡谷、黄石国家公园、尼亚加拉大瀑布等。
【教学方法】1. 采用多媒体教学，展示美国的地理位置、城市和名胜古迹的图片和视频。
2. 通过讲解和讨论的方式，让学生了解美国的历史、政治和社会文化。
3. 设置小组任务，让学生调查美国的自然资源和旅游特色。
【教学评估】1. 课堂讨论：学生能积极参与讨论，表达对美国的了解和看法。
2. 小组报告：学生能完成调查任务，呈现美国的自然资源和旅游特色。
UNIT5英美概况复习提纲教学文案
1.When was the British economy dominant in the world?1.By what time was the UK overtaken by other countries, such as the US and Germany?2.Which country does it refer to as "the Jewel in the Crown"? When did it gain itsindependence?1.What does "The City" refer to according to the text?Absolute Decline and Relative Decline⏹British economic position in the globe between the 1880s to 1900 (victorian age):dominant position⏹from 1900 to 1945 (the Pre-war era) only second to the U.S.A in the internationaleconomy, this indicated some sort of decline相对衰退①having been overtaken by the U.S. and Germany②after 1945, Britain entered the post-war world, economically destroyed③Britain was the centre of a vast empire, strong economic position, which is no longer the case.Causes for the decline1.2.gone into heavy debt to finance the2nd war: sold overseas assets,borrowed from US andCanada3.4.British colonies which used to provide raw materials and big markets gainedindependence.5.high proportion of its national wealth is put into military expenses①Military presence during decolonisation②Membership requiry: NA TO and UN security council4. Failed to invest sufficiently in industry:reason: lacked the investment in modern equipment and new products. industry survived, continued its older factories and pre-war products; Low output in old industries.long-standing economic problem --- a lack of close relationship between banks and industries.low rates of domestic industrial investment; high rate of overseas investment Recent History⏹⏹⏹1970s: oil prices up, led to high rates of inflation, strikes for high pay, the currency valuefell. The car industry did badly, led to a change of government.⏹1980s: the reformation under Magrett Thatcher’s government, privatization was carriedout. Many state-owned business (steel, telecom, gas, aerospace ) were turned into private companies. The policy was effective in controlling inflation but resulted in large –scaleunemployment )⏹⏹⏹1997-2007: the steady and well development in economy under Blair’s governmentIII The Current UK Economy⏹⏹After the recession 1990-1992, the economy had a steady growth. The UK is the 2nd onlyto the U.S as a destination for international direct investment.1.(1990---1992) -----recession衰退--- the economy shrunk by 3%2. (1992--- 1996)----- steady growth3. in1996 -----greatly affected by the ban on beef exports resulted from BSE Disease疯牛病in Cattle industry.。
英美概况复习资料
英美概况复习资料the gun of Lexington:in April of 1775,some Britsh troops wre sent to Lexington and Concord,to disarm the American militiamen there.It was here in Lxington that shot in the American War of Independence was fired.The sound of that shot aroused the colonists, and within a few days,20000 militiamen had gathered outside Boston.Mercartilism:an economic policy prevailing in western countries from about 1550 to 1750.Inits broadest meaning,mercantilism is a governmental intervention to promote national prosperity and increase the economic and political power of the state.Its central theory held that the strength of a nation is based on the amounts of gold and silver it has,that country needs a favorable balance of trade,and that colonies exist for the good of the mother country as a source of raw materials and a market manufactured goods.the National Recovery Act:In industry Roosvelt,by the Natinal Recovery Act of 1933,was given power to control working hours and working conditions, and to fix minimum wages.Furthermore,through the Natinal Rcovery Act a vast scheme of public works was begun and four million men were immediately set to work on projects of clearance and construction.Great Lakes:the five lakes between Canada and the US.They are Lake Superior,Lake Michigan,Lake Huron,Lake Erie,Lake Ontario.International Labor Day:The growth of monopoly capital in the US was accompanied by a rising working-class movement.The Pennsylvania r ailway workers’ strike of 1877 wasthe first large-scale workers’ struggle in the US history.On May 1,1886 a national strike occurred in support of the eight-hour workday.News spread out,workers of whole country and of some other countries expressed their support.The meeting adopted a resolution designating May 1 as International Labor Day to be observed by the workers of all countries. The declaration:On July 4.1776.the Declaration of Independence was signed by the representatives from all the colonies.The Declaration was issued:(1)the Preamble, which explains why the Declaration was issued;(2)a statement of principles of government to which the American people were committed;(3)a list of injustices suffered by the colonists;(4)a summary of efforts the colonies had made to avoid a break with the mother country;and(5)the proclamation thatt he ’’Colonies are Free and Independent States.’’what was the Bill of Rights?In 1791 the first ten amendments to the Constitution,the Bill of Rights,were approved by three-fourths of the states,so it was adopted.The Bill of Rights guaranteed freedom of the speech,religion,peaceful assembly, and the press;the right to bear arms;freedom from unreasonable search;and the right to the protection of certain legal procedures known as the due process of law. what were the basic causes of civil war.During the 19th century,two different social-economic systems existed side by side in the US.In the South slavery was the foundation of the economic system while in the North industry and commerce were the main the character of its economy.The swiftly growing industries in and North required the restriction of slavery as well as an expanding territory in order to provide capitalist production with raw materials,markets and an abundant labor supply.The slave economy in the South wasan obstacle to industrial growth and expansion.This economic antagonism led to increased conflicts between the North and the South.what was the importance of the Monroe Doctrine.In 1823,James Monroe came up with the Monroe Doctrine.The essence of the Doctrine was ’’America for Americans’’.which l ater became a cornerstone of the US foreign policy.As the New World developed in the years ahead this Doctrine became more meaningful and was strengthened by a broader interpretation to meet the the needs pf an energetic and ambitious US.how do you comment on thr American Civil War.In April 1865,the war ended with the surrender of the Confederate commander,Robert E.Lee.The Civil War lasted fully four years.Over 600,000 people died,and 400,000 were wounded.The outcome of the war placed the northern capitalists in solid control of the federal government.It swept away the last obstacle to the development of US capitalism.In1865,the Thirteenth Amendment to US Constitution was adopted,which freed all slaves throughout the US.What were the basic ideas of the New Deal? How do you comment on the New Deal?(1).The sum total of Roosevelt’s measures to end the depression was called the New Deal.The main aims were to raise commobity prices by limiting production, devaluing the dollar, maintaining high tariffs on foreign goods, and to carry through a modest inflation by providing money at low rates of interest to farmers and to industry.For farmers,the Agricultural Adjustment Act was passed in 1933,which enabled the government,among other things,to pay grants to farmers to induce them to reduce the amount of products,which included such commodities.(2).By 1938 the New Deal was over with theexpomsion of the European crisis.Roosevelt had to switch his emphasis from domestic to foreign affairs.Nevertheless,the basic ideas behind the New Deal.that the federal government has the prome responsibility for the walfare of the people and must nit be limited by narrow concepts of states’ rights,that bold experimentation is the way to find solutions to new social problems, and that active presidebtial leadship of Congress and the people is vital in a world of growing complexity,have not been challenged strongly in the years since 1938.。
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1. The continental United States lies in the central North American with ____ toits east and ____ to its west.A. the pacific ocean, the Atlantic oceanB. the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific OceanC. the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of MexicoD. the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean2. Among the Great Lakes, _____ is the only one entirely in the United States.A. Lake SuperiorB. Lake HuronC. Lake OntarioD. Lake Michigan3. The Appalachians run from ____ to ____.A. the north, the southB. the east, the westC. the northwest, the southeastD. the northeast, the southwest4. The biggest city in the U.S. is ____.A. Los AngelesB. New YorkC. ChicagoD. San Francisco5. The ____ River meets the Atlantic Ocean at New York City.A. PotomacB. HudsonC. ColumbiaD. Colorado6. Hawaii became the fiftieth state of the United States in ____.A. 1948B. 1950C. 1956D. 19597. ____ is the largest fresh water lake in the world.A. Lake SuperiorB. Lake MichiganC. Lake HuronD. Lake Eire8. The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the United Sates is ___.A. the HispanicsB. the Asian-AmericansC. the IndiansD. the blacks9. The Grand Canyon is located in the state of ____.A. ColoradoB. CaliforniaC. ArizonaD. New Mexcio10. ____ are the fastest-growing racial and ethnic group in the United Sates.A. the BlacksB. The HispanicsC. the Asian-AmericansD. the Indians11. The ____ River has been called the American Ruhr.A. MississippiB. OhioC. MissouriD. Colorado12. The Mississippi River flows to ____.A. the Atlantic OceanB. the Gulf of CaliforniaC. the Gulf of MexicoD. the Pacific Ocean13. The U.S. produces nearly ___ of the corn in the world.• A. 25% B. 35% C. 40% D. 50%14. ____ is sometimes called the birthplace of America.• A. The Midwest B. the Great Plains• C. New England D. the South15．The Snow belt areas in the united States refer to North.16. The chief industry in the Rocky Mountains is ____• A. the tourist tradeB. mining• C. textile industry D. iron and steel17. The United States is the ____ most populous country in the world.• A. third B. fourth C. fifth D. sixth18. New York is located in ___.A. the MidwestB. the Middle Atlantic regionC. New EnglandD. the great Plains19. The United States is the ____ largest country in the world.• A. second B. third C. fourth D. fifth20. ___ is the home of the space center in the U.S.• A. Houston B. Dallas• C. New Orleans D. Miami•••21. The Midwest states lies in the ___ part of the U.S.• A. western B. southern C. northern D. northwestern•22. The smallest state in the U.S. is ____.• A. Washington B. Rhode island• C. Hawaii D. Maryland••23. In the U.S., the largest city along the Pacific Coast is _____.• A. Los Angeles B. San Francisco• C. Seattle D. Portland•24. The first industrial area in the United Sates is _____.• A. New England• B. the Middle Atlantic• C. the Midwest D. the South••25. _____ is the largest city of the Great Plains of the U.S.• A. Colorado B. Los Angeles• C. Salt Lake City D. Denver•26. The largest state on the mainland of the United States is _____.• A. California B. Texas• C. Alaska D. Arizona••27. The largest and busiest port on the great Lakes is ___.• A. New York B. Chicago• C. Detroit D. St. Louis•28. The sunbelt areas in the united States refer to _____.• A. the East and the North• B. the North and the West• C. the west and the South• D. the east and the South••29. The newest state in the United States is _____.• A. New Mexico B. Alaska• C. California D. Hawaii••30. The state of ____ is the leading state in oil and natural gas deposits in the U.S.• A. California B. New Mexico• C. Florida D. Texas31. The Rustbelt areas refers to Northeastern USA32. Please list five metropolitans which located on the Atlantic Coastal Plain. (Boston-Washington corridor )Boston, Massachusetts, new York city, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.33. __Florida______is the southern-most city( exclusive of Hawaii).34. The highest summits in the US. is Mt. Mckinley35. The national flag of the United States is known as ____.A. the star-spangled BannarB. Uncle SamC. Got DogD. Union Jack36. The Niagara Falls is located on thee US and the Canadian boundary between Lake _________ and Lake ________.A. Superior, HuronB. Michigan, HuronC. Huron, EireD. Eire, Ontario37．Which of the king was executed in the civil war?A. James IB. Charles IC. James IID. Charles II38．Westminster Palace is the ___________.A.seat of British House of ParliamentB.seat of English ChurchC.residence of king and queenD.Residence of Prime Minster39．No. 10 Downing Street is ________.A.Office of British NavyB.Official residence of Prime MinsterC.Seat of English parliamentD.Official residence of King40．The American Civil War lasted from _______ to _______.A. 1858,1861B. 1861, 1863C. 1861, 1865D. 1863, 186741．In the U.S., the senatorial term is _________ years.A. 3.B. 4C. 6D. 842．The______ were the forerunners of the Conservative Party.A .WhigsB .ToriesC .RadicalsD .Nonconformists43．Among the Great Lakes, ______ is the only one entirely in the United States. A. Lake Superior B. Lake HuronC. Lake OntarioD. Lake Michigan44．_____ was Britain’s first colony in America.A .PlymouthB .JamestownC .PhiladelphiaD .New York45．______ was a king that was so enthusiastic about agricultural changes that he got the nickname “Farmer George”.A .George IB .George IIC .George IIID .George IV46．During the American Civil War, the army of the North was known as _____.A. the Continental ArmyB. the Confederate ArmyC. the U.S. armyD. the Union Army47．The Marsh Plan offered economic aid to ______.A. European countriesB. Western European countriesC. Eastern European countriesD. European countries except the Soviet UnionMock Test.1. The official name of the United Kingdom is______.A .the United Kingdom of Great BritainB .the United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandC .the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern IrelandD .the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland2. It was under______ that the feudal system in England was completely established.A .HaroldB .WilliamC .HenryD .Edward3 .The largest and most important museum in Britain is______.A .the British MuseumB .the Victoria and Albert MuseumC .the Imperial War MuseumD .the National Gallery4. Which of the following is not a political division on the island of Great Britain?A .EnglandB .ScotlandC .Northern IrelandD .Wales5. The highest peak in Britain is______.A .Ben NevisB .ScafellC .SnowdoniaD .Cross Fell6. The first known settlers of Britain were______.A .the IberaiansB .the Bearker FolkC .the CeltsD .the Romans7. The Wars of the Roses lasted from ______ to______.A.1455, 1465B.1455, 1475C.1455, 1485D.1455, 14958. The religious change from Catholicism toward Protestant theology in England was called “______”.A .RenaissanceB .ReformationC .RevolutionD .Evolution9. A British Parliament has a maximum duration of______ years.A .3B .4C .5D .610. In criminal trials, the______ decides the issue of guilt or innocence.A .judgeB .lawyerC .juryD .audience11. The first English colony in America was founded in______.A .1593B .1607C .1618D .162012. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the______ and the North Sea in the______.A .south, westB .south, eastC .north, westD .north, east13. The first successful Roman conquest in Britain was led by______.A .Julius CaesarB .ClaudiusC .AgricolaD .Constantine14.______ served as the new cultural centers in England during the reign of the Norman kings.A .The schoolsB .The monasteriesC .The royal courtD .The big towns15. The House of Lancaster was symbolized by the______ rose, while that of York was symbolized by the______ rose.A .white, blackB .white, redC .red, whiteD .black, red16. In Britain, the ultimate authority for law-making resides in______.A .the House of LordsB .the Hose of CommonsC .the QueenD .the Prince of Wales17. Which of the following statements is not true about the contributions made by the Anglo-Saxons to English state?A .They divided the country into shires.B .They devised the narrow-strip, three-field farming system.C .They created the manorial system and the Witan.D .They established the complete feudal system in England.18. The narrowest part of the English Channel is the Straits of Dover, which is only______ km across.A .25B .35C .43D .5019. Which of the following statements is not true about William’s policy toward the church in England?A .He kept the church completely in his control and tried to suppress its power.B .He appointed the Italian-born Lanfranc to be Archbishop of Canterbury.C .He encouraged the church to have a closer relationship with Rome.D .He took care to maintain the independence of the church.20. The Magna Carta had altogether______ clauses.A .50B .53C .58D .6321. The______ were the forerunners of the Conservative Party.A .WhigsB .ToriesC .RadicalsD .Nonconformists22. In the 1970s among the developed countries, Britain maintained______ growthrate and______ inflation rate.A .the highest, the highestB .the lowest, the lowestC .the highest, the lowestD .the lowest, the highest23. The House of Lord is presided over by the______.A .Archbishop of CanterburyB .Lord ChancellorC .QueenD .Archbishop of York24. The capital of Scotland is______.A .BelfastB .CardiffC .EdinburghD .Dublin25. How long was Britain under the Roman occupation?A .About 200 yearsB .About 300 yearsC .About 400 yearsD .About 500 years26. Which of the following statements is not among the causes of the hundred years’war between England and France?A .The French king wanted to take back the territory occupied by England.B .Both English and French kings wanted to control the Flemish clothmanufacturing towns.C .England wanted to stop France from giving aid to the Scots.D .The English refused to recognize Edward as their king.27. Mrs. Thatcher was British Prime Minister from______.A .1980, 1990B .1982, 1988C .1979, 1990 D.1979, 198428. The present Sovereign of Britain is______.A .PhilipB .Elizabeth IC .Elizabeth IID .Charles29. Britain’s most popular pastime is______.A .reading newspaperB .watching TVC .playing footballD .horse racing30. The destruction of the______ in 1588 showed England’s superiority as a naval power under Elizabeth I’s reign.A .French FleetB .Spanish ArmadaC .Danish VikingsD .Portuguese Navy31. The replacement of James II by William and Mary has been known as______.A .the Glorious RevolutionB .the RestorationC .the ReformationD .the Renaissance32. The decade of 1980s is remembered in Britain as the era of______.A .centralizationB .nationalizationC .privatizationD .industrialization33. The Church of Scotland is a______ church.A .MethodistB .BaptistC .PresbyterianD .Catholic34. The longest river in Britain is______.A .the Severn RiverB .the Thames RiverC .the Mersey RiverD .the Clyde River35.______ were the people who laid foundation of the English state.A .The CeltB .The RomansC .The JutesD .The Anglo-Saxons36. Mrs. Thatcher’s Medium-term Financial Strategy was characterized by______.A .prices controlB .incomes controlC .state interventionismD .privatization37. The British Prime Minister is appointed by______.A .the QueenB .the SpeakerC .the House of CommonsD .the House of Lords38.______ is the highest judiciary officer in Britain.A .The Lord ChancellorB .The Home SecretaryC .The Attorney GeneralD .The Prime Minister39. The well-known Lake District in Britain is located in______.A .north ScotlandB .north-west EnglandC .north WalesD .Northern Ireland40. Which of the following statements is not among the achievements of King Alfred?A .He defeated the Danes and conquered Denmark.B .He translated Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People into English.C .He founded a strong fleet and became known as “ the father of the British navy”.D .He established a number of schools.41. Henry VIII was above all responsible for the______ reform in England.A .militaryB .economicC .socialD .religious42. The______ presides over the House of Commons and enforces the rules of order.A .Prime MinisterB .SpeakerC .Lord ChancellorD .Queen43.______ is the ultimate court of appeal in civil cases throughout the United Kingdom.A .The High CourtB .The Supreme Court of JudicatureC .The House of LordD .The Court of Appeal44. Around which time period did the Celts start to arrive in Britain?______A .3000 B.C.B .2000 B.C.C .700 B.C.D .500 B.C.45. The death of King______ marked the perishing of Anglo-Saxon England.A .AlfredB .EdwardC .HaroldD .William46. England has been a Protestant country since the reign of______.A .Henry VIIIB .Edward VIC .Mary Tudor D.Elizabeth I47.______ was Britain’s first colony in America.A .PlymouthB .JamestownC .PhiladelphiaD .New York48. In 1838, the London Working Men’s Association put forward a charter of political demands, which was called a “______”.A .Great CharterB .Greater CharterC .People’s CharterD .new Poor Law49. Which of the following is not included in the new industries in Britain?______A .microprocessorsB .computersC .biotechnologyD .motor vehicle50. The head of State in Britain is______.A .the king or queenB .Prime MinisterC .ParliamentD .Prince of Wales51. In Great Britain, the______ is uniquely related to the Crown.A .Church of EnglandB .Church of ScotlandC .Church of IrelandD .Church of Wales52. Among the four political divisions of Britain, ______ is the most denselypopulated.A .EnglandB .ScotlandC .WalesD .Northern Ireland53. “The Danelaw” refers to the______ part of England which was occupied by the Danes in King Alfred’s time.A .south and eastB .north and eastC .south and westD .north and west54. The hundred years’ war between England and France was declared by______.A .Henry IIIB .Edward IC .Edward IIID .Henry V55.______ was a king that was so enthusiastic about agricultural changes that he gotthe nickname “Farmer George”.A .George IB .George IIC .George IIID .George IV56. The end of Britain’s empire was hastened by______.A .World War IB .the Great DepressionC .World War IID .the Korean War57. The Prime Minister in Britain is chairman of the______.A .shadow cabinetB .cabinetC .ParliamentD .Opposition58. The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge date from______.A .the 11th and 12th centuriesB .the 12th and 13th centuriesC .the 14th and 15th centuriesD .the 18th and 19th centuries59. Which of the following statements is not true about St.Augustine?A .He was sent by Pope Gregory I to England.B .He was the first Archbiship of Canterbury.C .He was remarkably successful in converting the king and the nobility.D .One of his greatest achievements was to have converted large numbers of common people in Britain.60. The Black Death spread through Europe in the______ century.A .13thB .14thC .15thD .16th61. There were______ Tudor monarchs who ruled England and Wales and the first one was______.A .4, Henry VB .5, Henry VIIC .6, Henry VIID .7, Henry VIII62. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a______ conspiracy.A .ScottishB .CatholicC .PuritanD .Spanish63. The British Labor Party got its name in_______.A .1893B .1899C .1900D .190664 .The members of______ in Britain have also been known as dissenters or nonconformists.A .the Anglican ChurchesB .the Church of EnglandC .the Roman Catholic ChurchD .the Free Churches65. Which of the following people are not descendants of the Celts ?A .EnglishB .ScotsC .WelshD .Irish66. Which of the following statements is not true about Canute?A .He became King of England in 1016.B .He made England part of a Scandinavian empire.C .He divided power between Danes and Saxons.D .He formulated a legal system in England.67. James I was son of______.A .Mary TudorB .Mary StuartC .Elizabeth ID .Edward VI68. Greater London is divided into 32______ and the City of London.A .districtsB .countiesC .boroughsD .regions69. The largest church of the Free Churches in Britain is______.A .the Baptist ChurchB .the Presbyterian ChurchC .the Methodist ChurchD .the United Reformed Church70. The names Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday derive from the godsin______.A .DruidismB .ChristianityC .the Teutonic religionD .Roman Catholicism71. As a transitional period, Renaissance covered the years between______and______.A .1150, 1450B .1250, 1550C .1350, 1650D .1450, 175072.______ is generally regarded as the beginning of modern world history.A .The RenaissanceB .The English ReformationC .The English Civil WarD .the Glorious Revolution73. Which of the following countries was not a member of the “Allies” during World War I?A .BritainB .FranceC .RussiaD .Germany74 .Among the following industrial cities,______ is not based on coalfields.A .LondonB .GlasgowC .EdinburghD .Manchester75. To Scots, the most important festival is______.A .Christmas DayB .New Year’s EveC .EasterD .Whit Sundays that begin with M’, Mc or Mac are______ names.A .EnglishB .WelshC .ScottishD .Irish77. The first Christian church in Britain was established in______.A .LondonB .YorkC .CanterburyD .Bath78. The Magna Carta was signed by King John in______.A .1213B .1214C .1215D .121679. The Petition of Right was also regarded as the______.A .Magna CartaB .General PardonC .Grand RemonstranceD .second Magna Carta80. The British East India Company was established in______.A .1500B .1600C .1700D .180081. The Midlands refers to the area of______.A .central EnglandB .central Lowlands of ScotlandC .North-East EnglandD .North Wales82. By tradition, the Prime Minister of Britain is also First Lord of______.A .the TreasuryB .the Home OfficeC .the Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeD .the Ministry of Defense83. Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates______.A .the birth of ChristB .the resurrection of ChristC .the coming of the Holy Spirit to Christ’s apostlesD .the death of Christ84. The most important river in Britain is______.A .the Severn RiverB .the Thames RiverC .the Mersey RiverD .the Clyde River85. Margaret Thatcher was leader of the______ Party.A .ConservativeB .LaborC .LiberalD .Democratic86. In December 1653, Oliver Cromwell was made______ of the Commonwealth of England.A .KingB .GeneralC .Lord ProtectorD .Lord Chancellor87. There are now______ Roman Catholic provinces in Great Britain.A .5B .7C .9D .1088. Football has its traditional home in______.A .EnglandB .ScotlandC .FranceD .Italy89.______ is the most typically English of sports.A .FootballB .RugbyC .CricketD .Horse racing90. King______ was known of his piety as “the Confessor”.A .AlfredB .CanuteC .EdwardD .William91. Henry VIII’ s religious reform began as a struggle for______.A .powerB .a divorceC .equalityD .peace92. In Britain the last stage for a bill to become law as Acts of parliament iscalled______.A .First and Second ReadingsB .Royal AssentC .Third ReadingD .Committee stage93. The______ are Anglo-Saxons.A .EnglishB .ScotsC .WelshD .Irish94. Which of the following statements is not true about the jury system in the reign of Henry II?A .It was replacing old English ordeals by fire and water and old Norman trials by battle.B .A jury was composed of twelve men.C .The jurors’ function was not only to act as witnesses, but to hear evidences and give verdict.D .It was originated from primitive trials in which witnesses were called forward to swear to the innocence of the accused.95. It was______ that united the Houses of Lancaster and York.A .Edward VB .Richard IIIC .Henry TudorD .John Beaufont96. During the First Civil War of England, the supporters of Parliament werecalled______.A .CavaliersB .RoundheadsC .RoyalistsD .Crusaders97. The Beatles was a band formed by four boys from______.A .ManchesterB .LiverpoolC .LondonD .Edinburgh98. England got its name “Angle” land from______.A .the CeltsB .the RomansC .the Germanic conquerorsD .the Danes99. Which city used to be the Roman capital in Britain?A .LondonB .YorkC .BathD .Edinburgh100. Which of the following statements is not true about Henry VII?A .He was said to have murdered Edward V and his brother.B .During his reign he refilled the royal treasury through loans, subsidies, property levies and fines.C .He was able to build up England’s navy and foreign trade.D .He forbade the nobles to keep excessive power.101. The Church of England is not free to change its form of worship without the consent of______.A .ParliamentB .the archbishop of CanterburyC .the archbishop of YorkD .the Queen102. The home of golf is______.A .EnglandB .ScotlandC .FranceD .the U.S.A103. Which of the following statements is not true about Elizabeth I?A .Her religious reform was a compromise of views.B .She tried and executed her cousin Mary.C .She was succeeded by her son James VI.D .She enabled England to become a great trading and colonizing country.104. The game “Rugby” got its name from a______.A .townB .countryC .schoolD .person105. Which of the following statements is not true about William the Conqueror?A .He was Duke of Normandy.B .His cavalry was then the finest fighting horsemen in Europe.C .He was Norman.D .He was crowned as King of England at Canterbury.106. Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Britain in______.A .1930B .1935C .1940D .1945107. The Open University in Britain was founded in______.A .1958B .1969C .1970D .1975108. The Supreme Court of the U.S. consists of one Chief Justice and ____ Associate Justices.A. 6B. 7C. 8D. 10109. During the American Civil War, the army of the North was known as _____.A. the Continental ArmyB. the Confederate ArmyC. the U.S. armyD. the Union Army110．______ is sometimes called the birthplace of America.A. The MidwestB. the Great PlainsC. New EnglandD. The south111. In the U.S., the Senatorial term is _________ years.A. 3B. 4C. 6D. 8112. The Marsh Plan offered economic aid to ______.A. European countriesB. Western European countriesC. Eastern European countriesD. European countries except the Soviet Union1.The statement “A person cannot step into the same river twice.”was said by_____.A. PythagorasB. PlatoC. HeraclitusD. Democtitus2.________ said, “One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.”A. PlatoB. SocratesC. AristotleD. Thales3.________ founded the science of logic.A. PlatoB. SocratesC. AristotleD. Thales4.The Republic was written by ___________.A. PlatoB. SocratesC. AristotleD. Thales5.“Question-and-answer” technique was created by _________.A. PlatoB. SocratesC. AristotleD. Thales6.“The Renaissance” was between _________.A. 1500-1700 A.D.B. 1400-1700 A.D.C. 1300-1600 A.D. D. 1400-1600 A.D.7._________ said, “I think; therefore, I am”.A. David HumeB. Rene DescartesC. John RockD. George Berkeley8.__________ was called the farther of modern Rationalism.A. David HumeB. Rene DescartesC. John RockD. George Berkeley9.________ was called the modern father of Empiricism.A. David HumeB. Rene DescartesC. John RockD. George Berkeley10._________ combined elements of both Rationalism and Empiricism into one newcomprehensive system.A. Immanuel KantB. George HegelC. John RockD. George Berkeley11.________ were mainly interested in love, Nature and art.A. The National RomanticsB. The Universal RomanticsC. The Classical RomanticsD. The contemporary Romantics.12.The British Isles is made up of ________>A.Three large islands and hundreds of small onesB.Two large islands and hundreds of small onesC.Three large islands and dozens of small onesD.Two large islands and dozens of small ones13.The tower of London, located in the center of London, was built by _______.A. King HaroldB. William the ConquerorC. Robin HoodD. Oliver Cromwell14.Between 1337 and 1453 the ______ took place in Britain.A. Wars of RosesB. Black deathC. Hundred Years’ warD. peasants uprising15.In English individualistic culture, one should not bother Englishmen without agood reason and making appointment beforehand seems to be important. It is best reflected by an English proverb __________.A. as welcome as a stormB. an Englishmen’ s house is his castleC. don’t wear out your welcomeD. outstay one’s welcome16.Which of the king was executed in the civil war?A. James IB. Charles IC. James IID. Charles II17.Westminster Palace is the ___________.E.seat of British House of ParliamentF.seat of English ChurchG.residence of king and queenH.Residence of Prime MinsterI.18.No. 10 Downing Street is ________.E.Office of British NavyF.Official residence of Prime MinsterG.Seat of English parliamentH.Official residence of King19.The oldest university in Britain is ________.A. Cambridge UniversityB. St. Andrews UniversityC. OxfordD. Edinburgh University20.British English is spoken in _______.A. Great BritainB. AustraliaC. New ZealandD. A,B and C21．The goal of Roosevelt’s New Deal was _________.A. to save the American economic and political systemB. to change the American economic systemC. to weaken monopoly interests in AmericaD. to nationalize banks and financial institutions in America.22．The American Civil War lasted from _______ to _______.A. 1858,1861B. 1861, 1863C. 1861, 1865D. 1863, 186723. The American population movement between the end of the civil war and 1880 had much to do with _______.A. the westward movementB. the urbanizationC. the industrializationD. the development of hi-tech industries25. In the U.S., the senatorial term is _________ years.A. 3.B. 4C. 6D. 826. The______ were the forerunners of the Conservative Party.A .WhigsB .ToriesC .RadicalsD .Nonconformists27．_____ constitute the dominant sector of the U.S. economy.A. state-owned businessB. privately owned businessC. independent professionalsD. government-run business。