英美文化

《英美文化》课程期末复习范围
题型及范围
1、多项选择题(20%)
PPt后多项选择练习
2、名词解释(15%，about 40 words)
Norman Conquest; House of Lords; Chartist Movement; Lord Chancellor;
Gold Rush; Mayflower; Louisiana Purchase; House of Representatives;
3、简答题(15%，about 40 words)
1. Who was Christopher Columbus?
2. What is the climate in Britain like?
3. What natural resources is Britain blessed with?
4. What are the major causes of the decline of the British economy?
5. What are American industries characterized by?
6. What are the primary features of the political system of the USA?
7. What are the three branches in the constitution of USA?
8. Who do you think are among the outstanding leaders in the American Civil War? 4、阅读理解(20%)
课外英语阅读理解练习
5、论述题(30%，about 100-120 words)
1.Why is it said that English people tend to be rather conservative? And what’s your comment about it?
2. What are the large rivers and lakes you know in Britain? Point out their length or size.
3. What do you know about Margaret Thatcher? And what do you learn from her story of success?
4. Why has the United States long been known as a melting pot? What’s your comment about it?
5. What geographic features of the United State of America impress you most? Please give your personal comment.
6. How do you understand the differences between Chinese government and the American government?。