英美概况练习答案
Keys to the Exercises:
Part I The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Chapter 1
1-5 B D C A B 6-8 B C D
Chapter 2 British History
Knowledge Focus
I.
1. T
2. F
3. T
4.T
5.T
6.T
7. F
8.T
9. T 10. F 11. F 12. T 13. T 14. F 15. F 16. F
II. 1-4 C B D A
III.
Advantages:
a.Workers involved could work at their own speed.
b.Children working in the system were better treated.
c.Conditions of work were better.
d.People worked for themselves could take a pride in what they did..
e.Tension in the work place was minimal.
Disadvantages:
a.The production was very slow.
b.The production was inefficient.
c.It was difficult to make full use of materials and energy far away from home.
d.The system could not satisfy the demand of the market.
IV. 1-6 T F T F T F
V
a. Flooding
b. explosive gas
c. Poison gas
d. Pit collapses
VI. Omittted
Language Focus
I.
1. prosperity
2. tribal
3. hereditary
4. mystical
5. reminder
6. coveted
7. strategic
8. buffers
9.assassination 10. stalemate 11.recession 12. deteriorated 13. divorcee 14.devolve
15. reinforcements 16. evacuated
II. 1-5 FAIGH 6-10 JDBEC
Chapter 3British Education
Knowledge Focus
I.
a. The state school refers to the kind of school that is funded by government. Therefore, students don’t have to pay a lot of money for the received education. It usually follows a standard curriculum nationwide. The majority of the students in the UK attend this kind of school.
b. The public school is a fee-paying school. It usually enjoys a good academic reputation, and admission can be highly competitive. Its curriculum can be quite flexible. Students in this kind of school generally aim highly and their study often leads them to renowned colleges or universities. Only a small portion of the economically and academically privileged students can go to such a school.
II.
1-5 CDBDA
III.
1-5 TFFTT
IV.
a.reference letters
b. a personal statement
https://www.360docs.net/doc/481986148.html,petitive academic records
d.required exams
e.an interview
f. a certificate of last completion of studies
g.social experience
Language Focus
I.
1-5 DDCCB
II. (Omitted)
Chapter 4 British Economy
Knowledge focus
1. financial center
2. Bank of England
3. Pound Sterling
4.industrialize
5. America Language focus
1-5 GIJHF 6-10 EADBC
Chapter 5 Government of the United Kingdom
I. The Constitutional Monarchy
I.
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. B
II.
1. constitutional, Monarch
2. judiciary
3. written
4. symbolic/ceremonial
5. leader III.
1. ceremonial
2. seniority
3. hereditary
4. presence
5. symbolize
6. majority
7. independent
8. precedence
9. stimulate 10. tremendous
IV.
1. E) monarch
2. B) shared
3. G) elected
4. C) legislative
5. F) lower
6. J) majority
7. I) appointing
8. H) symbolic
9. A) neutral 10. D) developed
II. The British Parliament: the Legislative Body
I.
1. legislative, the Monarch, the House of Lords, the House of Commons
2. to make law, Commons, Lords
3. five
4. First-Past-the-Post
5. Upper, Lower
6. Commons II.
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
III.
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. F
IV．
1. G) ceremonial
2. H) annual
3. A) addresses
4. E) drafted
5. B) outlines
6. F) dissolve
7. D) permission
8. J) announcing
9. I) Sovereign 10. C) advice
III. British Government: the Executive Body
I.
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. D
II.
1. administrative
2. civil servants
3. The Cabinet
4. No. 10 Downing Street
5. Commons
III.
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T
IV. Political Parties and Election in Britain
I.
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
II.
1. two-party, the Labour, the Conservative
2. constituency
3. majority
4. Liberal,
Conservative
5. the government; the Prime Minister
6. Official Opposition
7. 18
III.
1. associate
2. incapable
3. empower
4. responsive
5. compulsory
6. eligible
Chapter 6 Culture of the United Kingdom
I. Customs and Habits
I.
1. C
2. D
3. A
II.
1. D) occasions
2. H) embarrassing
3. G) well-educated
4. A) equal
5. J) beauties
6. B) deserve
7. F) attach
8. E) sympathy
9. C) respects 10. I) principle
II. The Family
I.
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F
II.
1. G) compared
2. E) honeymoon
3. D) worn
4. F) harming
5. H) key
6. A) umbrella
7. J) challenge
8. I) possibilities
9. B) symbolic 10. C) traditional
III. Pub Culture in Britain
I.
1. F
2. F
3. T
II.
1. D) specific
2. A) native
3. C) remote
4. F) indifferent
5. B) feature
6. G) fetch
7. J) attracts
8. I) higher
9. E) promote 10. H) opportunity
IV. Cuisine in Britain
I.
1. dinner
2. brunch
3. fish and chips
4. high tea
II
1. c
2. b
3. a
III.
1.C
2.A
3.D
4.B
5.B
6.C
7.A
8.C
9.B 10.D 11.B 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.A 17. B 18.C 19.D 20.B
V. Holidays and Festivals in Britain
I.
1. Santa Claus
2. the birth of Jesus Christ; Easter
3. The Christmas Pantomime; the principal boy; the Dame (后面这两个空去掉也行，文中没有出现)
4. Boxing Day
II.
1. B
2. B 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. A10. B
III.
1. H) shows
2. B) different
3. D) based
4. G) characters
5. I) pretty
6. E) played
7. C) form
8. J) kicks
9. A) contains 10. F) audience
VI. Sports in Britain
I.
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
II.
1. flat racing; steeplechasing
2. the Royal Ascot
3. hunt saboteurs
III.
1. G) responsible
2. E) majority
3. C) upturn
4. H) victory
5. A) trend
6. I) total
7. B) hosted
8. F) minor
9. J) leading 10. D) represent
VII. Religion in Britain
I.
1. Christianity
2. Holy Bible
3. Islam
II.
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
III.
1. G) individual
2. D) arisen
3. B) name
4. F) belonging
5. I) opposed
6. J) scientific
7. H) appeals
8. E) scientist
9. C) unique 10. A) religious
VIII. Mass Media in Britain
I.
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. B （和第二题重复了，删掉就行）
II.
1. F
2. F
3. F
4. T
III.
1. H) decades
2. B) annually
3. I) competition
4. A) pastime
5. J) basis
6. F) published
7. C) local
8. D) aimed
9. G) monthly 10. E) judge
Part II The United States of America
Chapter 1 History
Chapter2 History
Knowledge Focus
I.
1. Columbus
2. English
3. 13, the United States Declaration of Independence, America’s Independence Day
4. American Revolutionary War/American War of Independence
5. Reconstruction, Freedmen/ex-slaves/freed slaves, Federal
6. Roaring Twenties
II.
1. T
2. F the French and Indian War(the Seven Y ear’s War)
3. T
4. F the second Continental Congress
5. F the US Constitution
6. T
7. T
8. T
9. F The unemployment decreased yet and remained fairly high 10. F first 11. T 12. F Bush and Al Gore 13. F no support of NA TO or an explicit UN mandate for military intervention 14. T 15. F affiliated Terrorist organizations continued to operate in Y emen and other remote areas III.
Language Focus
I.
1. unhealthy, exposed to
2. responded with, sparked, resistance
3. convened, coordinate, grievances, petitioned, redress
4. abolished, flourished, Mounting, agrarian, industrial
5. defining, permanent, sealed, bondage
6. eloquent, delivered
7. discrimination, privileges, available
8. crucial, struggle, backlash
9. spreading, elimination, inaccurate, liberation
II.
(1) Proclaiming (2) endowed (3) unalienable (4) rejecting (5) sovereign (6) transformations (7) significant (8) responsible (9) independence (10) revolt (11) regulations (12) first (13) touched (14) inspire
Chapter 3 Government and Politics
Knowledge Focus
I.
1. federalism, the separation of powers, and respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.
2. legislative branch, executive branch and judicial branch
3. the Bill of Right
4. The separation of powers
5. the House of Representatives, the Senate
6. 35, natural born, 14, four-year, twice
7. winner takes all /first-past-the-post
II.
1. T
2. T
3. F three levels: federal, state and local
4. T
5. F an executive veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses
6. F only the Congress
7. T
8. F the President is not directly elected by the people
9. F Representatives serve two-year terms (Senators are elected to six-year terms by the people of each state.) 10. T 11. T 12. F the Vice President serves as the President of the Senate and may cast the decisive vote in the event 13. T 14. T 15. T 16. F the number of Supreme Court Justices is also left to Congress 17. F Congress cannot abolish the Supreme Court 18. F the Democratic Party 19. T 20. F The only exception to this is the disenfranchisement of convicted felons, and in some states former felons as well.
Language Focus
I.
1. vested
2. apportioned, proportion
3. staggered
4. subsequent, exceeds
5. contempt
6. referred, oversees
7. merits and flaws, opponents, compel
8. calendar
9. precedence 10. overturn
II.
1. interdependent, delineated, specified, ensures, independent, infringing, in the hands of
2. sole, enact, confirm, substantial
3. assigned, revenue, in the case of
4. confirm, ratify, exceptions, involves
5. extensive, compel, deem
6. enumerated, discretion
7. promotes, affordable
8. advocate, tempered
III.
1. through
2. on
3. for
4. at
5. over
6. to
7. with
IV.
1. safeguards
2. hold
3. removed
4. resignation
5. insulates
6. apply
7. concerns
8. interpret
9. constrained
Chapter 4 Economy of the United States
Knowledge Focus
I.
1. The United States is a market-oriented economy. Due in part to the amount of both public and private investment, the economy of the United States is regarded as a type of mixed economy.
2. A central feature of the U.S. economy is the economic freedom afforded to the private sectors. The U.S. business firms enjoy greater flexibility in decisions to expand capital plant, to lay off surplus workers, and to develop new products. This is enhanced by relatively low levels of regulation and government involvement, as well as a court system that generally protects property rights and enforces contracts.
3. Although the U.S. is often referred to as a free market economy, this is not entirely true, since there are government regulations protecting certain sectors, notably energy and agriculture. The federal government takes all the necessary initiatives to ensure the growth and stability of the United States.
The role of government in the US economy is crucial when it comes to decision-making regarding monetary and fiscal policies. The federal government makes full use of economic tools such as money supply, tax rates, and credit control to maintain low inflation, high economic growth, and low unemployment. Besides, the Federal Government also regulates the operations of private enterprise in various ways.
II.
1. T
2. T
3. F America remains the world's largest manufacturer
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. F the U.S. property and corporate income tax rates are generally higher, while labor and, particularly, consumption tax rates are lower.
8. F The United States is a market-oriented economy but due in part to the amount of both public and private investment, the economy of the United States is regarded as a type of mixed economy.
9. T 10. T 11. T 12. F the U.S. Federal Government also regulates the operations of private enterprise in various ways. 13. F The U.S. is the second largest energy consumer in total use 14. T 15. F NASDAQ is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States 16. T
Language Focus
I.
1. embroiled
2. absorbed
3. crucial
4. renders
5. civilian
6. charitable
7. contracted
II.
1. derivatives, subprime, declining
2. unified, supportive, entrepreneurial
3. flexibility, counterparts, lay off
4. prohibit, unduly
5. inadequate, stagnation, concerns
III.
1. with
2. in
3. on/upon
4. at
5. by
6. for
Chapter 5 American Education
Preview Exercises
1-6 12 secondary Ivy League sophomore SA T Harvard University/Y ale University Review exercises:
I. 1-5 ACBDB 6-8 BCD
II. F F F T F F
III. Questions for discussion
1.What are the admission criteria into colleges for American high school students?
https://www.360docs.net/doc/481986148.html,pare Chinese educational system and American educational system.
3.Discuss the importance of education in your life.
Language focus
1. distinguished
2. criterion
3. encompass
4. prestigious
5. compulsory
6. Remedial
7. omprised
8. benchmark
9. prerequisite 10.carefree
Chapter 6 American Society and Culture
II-III American cultural values and social customs
I. DDBCC CAAAC
II. CJGDH FAIBE
III. Explain the following terms in English.
1. Individualism is the very core of American culture and the main value in America which has
been influencing all the fields of politics, economics and society, even the character of the nation. It upholds self--reliance, individual freedom, equal competition.
2. Rather than a symbol of sin and decadence, American materialism has always been an integral
part of life, and people attach great importance to the pursuit of material achievement and judge people by their material possessions.
3. Briefly speaking, the pioneering spirit is being optimistic, active and high-spirited, industrial,
tough, never yield to difficulties. American pioneers have a strong will to conquer. They are industrial and advance toward their causes without any hesitation.
VI. Write between 100 ~ 150 words on the following topics
1.
1) The pioneering spirit. The pioneering spirit originating from the frontier experience has
become the national legacy and produced optimistic, active and high-spirited, industrial, tough
American people who never yield to any difficulties.
2) Success as a goal. Americans place a very high valuation upon success. For them, success does not necessarily mean material rewards, but recognition of some sort－preferably measurable. 3) Frankness and Honesty . Americans are outspoken and seldom beat around the bush. They are direct and assertive. They also believe that “Honesty is the best policy.”
4) Self-reliance and Independence. The most noticeable characteristic of the Americans is probably their sense of self-reliance and independence. Americans don’t like to depend on others, nor do they like others to depend on them.
5) Progress and Change.American people Americans place great importance on progress and change. They are willing to change from one occupation to another. Besides, Americans believe no one stands still. If you are not moving ahead, you are falling behind.
2.
V isiting is an important part of American life, therefore, several points should be noticed.To begin with, you should make an arrangement ahead of time. Secondly, be punctual. Y ou can only be 5 minutes earlier. And if you can't arrive on time, give a call and explain. Thirdly, you should prepare a gift. One gift is ok for the whole family and try to offer help to host in some way. Another thing you should notice is don't smoke or drink. It is always best to ask before you smoke or bring alcohol to the table. And finally, when the dinner is over, don't overstay your welcome, two or three hours after the dinner is desirable.
Language Focus
1. nurture
2. permeate
3. stance
4. tangible
5. expelled
6. outlet
7. decadence
8. component IV American family and social problems
Pre-reading Questions
II. 18 nuclear family companionship Racial discrimination Drug abuse campus violence
After-reading Exercises
I. BCADC DABAC BDCAC DCABA
II. BBDCA
Language Focus
1. smuggle
2. distinctive
3. arson
4. rife
5. extinct
6. flare
7. dysfunction
8. aggravate dandruff VI-VII American religion and holidays
Knowledge Focus
I.
1. The First Amendment to the Constitution
2. Christianity
3. Protestantism
4. Baptists
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Turkey Day
8. Christmas
II.
1. T
2. F Those people whose religion forbids them to fight can perform other services instead of becoming soldiers.
3. F the government requires no belief—not even a belief in God—as a condition of holding public office.
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. F it is American Hindus not Jews
8. T
9. T 10. F originally honored the people killed in the American Civil War 11. T 12. F World War I not American Civil War 13. T 14. F Christmas and Easter 15. T 16. F Halloween is not an official holiday 17. T
Language Focus
I.
1. profoundly
2. hinder
3. meddle
4. fertile
5. numerically
6. entwined
7. agnostic
8. approximately
9. prevalent 10. persistent 11. proclaimed 12. accustomed 13. display II.
1. resolutions, get rid of, resolve
2. tireless, nonviolent
3. acknowledge, grateful, implore
4. promote, concern
5. complements, maternal, paternal
III.
1. on, through
2. across
3. for
4. with
5. in
6. for
7. in
8. out
IV.
1. characterized
2. flourished
3. in favor of
4. switched
5. on the verge of
6. remarkable
7. consists
VIII American sports and media
After-reading Exercises
I. BB
II. 1-5 T NG T F NG 6-10 T NG F NG F
Language Focus
1. preeminent
2. propaganda
3. sanction
4. circulation
5. penetrate
6. culmination
7. mateur
8. consolidate
新编英美概况许鲁之(第四版)Unit1-12课后习地的题目选择填空
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《最新英美概况》 练习参考答案 （本答案不包括练习中的开放性习题、思考题和讨论题） ==================================================== PART TWO The United States Chapter Eight The Land P. 209—210 I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions. 1. the Star-Spangled Banner, Defense of Fort McHenry, 181 2. 2. the Stars and the Stripes, Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner. 3. The White House, The Capitol, The Pentagon. 4. June, 14th, June 14th. 5. the Potomac, no state, the Federal government. 6. 36, 36 states. 7. Amerigo Vespucci, American War of Independence. 8. Pierre L’Enfant, light, service. II Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. 1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A B C D 5. C D III Decide which of the following statements is TRUE: 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T IV Answer the following questions. 1. (1) At first the Continent was named as “America” after explorer Amerigo Vespucci. (2) During the American War of Independence, the former British colonies first used “the thirteen united States of America” in the Declaration of Independence. (3) The official name of America was adopted on November 15, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress passed the Articles of Confederation. 2. The 50 stars represent the 50 States, while the 13 stripes represent the original thirteen colonies. White indicates purity and innocence; red indicates valour and bravery, and blue symbolizes vigilance, perseverance and justice; it is also a symbol of respect to God. 3. The stars and strips have different meanings. Each star represents each state in America, while strips represent the original thirteen colonies before the independence of America.
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内蒙古广播电视大学2010-2011学年度 第二学期《英语国家概况1》期末试题 ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points) 1.The following were the founding fathers of the AmericanRepublic except _____. A Thomas Jefferson B George Washington C William Penn D Benjamin Franklin 2.Which of the following statement was NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, _____. A each new state had its own government B each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs C the national government was called the Congress with little power D the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined 3.Service industry does not include ____. A banking B management consultation C airline D steelmaking 4.Three of the following authors were Nobel Prize winner except _____. A Ernest Hemingway B Eugene O’Neill C William Faulkner D F. Scott Fitzgerald 5. ____ invented the telephone. A Samuel R.B. Morse B Alexander Graham Bell C Thomas Alva Edison D Reginald Fessenden 6.The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ____. A The Appalachian Mountains B The Rocky Mountains C The Green Mountains D TheBlue Ridge Mountains 7.Both public and private universities in the U.S. depend on the following sources of income except____. A investment B student tuition C endowments D government funding 8.____ was NOT written by Hemingway? A Light in August B The Sun Also Rises C A farewell to Arms D For Whom the Bell Tolls 9.In the United States school system, which of the following divisions is true? A Elementary school, grammar school B Elementary school, junior high school C Elementary school, secondary school D junior high school, senior high school 10.Which of the following does NOT belong to the white-collar crime? A bribery B tax evasion C false advertising D robbery 11.Which of the following was written by Thoreau? A Nature B Walden C The Scarlet Letter D The Fall of the House Usher 密 封 线 内 不 要 写 参 考 内 容 《英语国家概况1》第1页 共6页 《英语国家概况1》第2页 共6页
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Chapter1 Geographical Features and Natural Resources 1.In area, the United States is the 4th largest country in the world. 2.The Midwest in the US refers to the region around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi Valley. 3.The Backbone of North America refers to the Rocky Mountains 4.Death Valley is on the western edge of the Great Basin. 5.The Great Plains might have a dust storm in summer. 6.The western part of Washington State has the highest rainfall in the US. 7.The US primary suppliers of foreign oil are the following countries except Japan 8.The US largest open-pit copper-mining center is in Utah. 1. The United States is bordered on the north by Canada, on the south by Mexico and the Guff of Mexico,on the east by the Atlantic Ocean , and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. 2.The large territory of the continental US is divided into three basic areas: A. the Atlantic seacoast west to the Appalachians B. the Mississippi River Basin C. the Rockies west to the Pacific 3. The Middle Atlantic States are the most densely populated region in the US, where the land is flat and fertile. 4. The Central Valley of California is a highly productive area, which produced enormous amounts of fruits and vegetables. 5. Most production of oil and natural gas in the US comes from offshore areas of Louisiana and Texas, and from onshore areas of Texas, Oklahoma and California. Her big consumption of energy now has made America insufficient in oil supply. The US reliance of foreign oil has reminded consistently in the 40% ranges. 6. The United States has little trouble caused by the shortage of fresh water. Farmlands in the US making up about 12% of the arable lands in the world, and they are among the richest and most productive. Chapter 2 American Population 1.The over 3 million of early Americans in 1790 were mostly of British ancestry. 2.About 700,000 immigrants were legally received by the US each year during the 1980s. 3.The official racial segregation continued to be the law of the US until 195 4. 4.American Indians now mainly live in the South . 5.The majority of American Hispanics are from the following countries except Spain. 6.The West now leads in percentage increase in population. 7.According to the 1994 US census, the second most populous state in the US is Taxes. 8.The trend in migration from cities to suburbs now prevailed in all regions except the South . 1.The United States is the third most populous nation in the world. 2.Prior to 1875 anyone from any country could enter the US freely and take up permanent residence there. Later the US Congress passed laws restricting immigration on the basis of morality, race , and national origin. The 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act reaffirmed national origin as the chief criterion for eligibility and established a preferential system for skilled workers and for relatives of the US citizens. For many years the US restricted to total number of immigrants to 270,000 each year, although the real immigrants numbered much greater than the limit. The 1990 Immigration Act limits the total number of immigrants to 700,000 from 1992 to 1995 and 675,000 thereafter. 3.The first blacks arrived in Jamestown in 1619 as indentured servants, but soon[ after 1619 they were brought to colonies as slaves. The blacks were formally freed in 1863, but continued to suffer the institutionalized segregation for about a century. Today many blacks still live in the South, some have entered the middle class, but one-third of all black families still live below the poverty line . 4.The Chinese-Americans have proved to be industrious and intelligent. They are now viewed as a model“minority ” in the US. According to the 2010 US census, there were about 3.8 million Chinese-Americans living in the US. The figure was more than twice what it was in 1990. Chapter 3 Discovery and Colonization of the New World 1. The ancestors of the present American Indians came from Asia. 2.“ Theambition for the vast lands”is not correct to explain the reasons for the sudden daring exploration of the unknown in the mid-15 th century. 3.On his voyage of 1492, Columbus expected to reach India . 4.Vasco da Gama discovered the route to India. 5.John Cabot was sent by the English King to explore the new way to the east.
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1. The highest mountain in Britain is __B__. A. Scafell B. Ben Nevis C. the Cotswolds D. the Forth 2. The longest river in Britain is __C___. A. the Clyde B. the Mersey C. the Severn D. the Thames 3. The largest lake in Britain is ___A__. A. the Lough Neage B. Windermere Water C. Coniston Water D. the Lake District 4. The first inhabitants in Britain were __C___. A. the Normans B. the Celts C. the Iberians D. the Anglo-Saxons 5. British Recorded history began with __A___. A. Roman invasion B. the Norman Conquest C. the Viking and Danish invasion D. the Anglo-Saxons invasion 6. In 829, __C___ actually became the overlord of all the English. A. John B. James I C. Egbert D. Henry I 7. Christmas Day __B__, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey. A. 1056 B. 1066 C. 1006 D. 1060 8. In __B___, a small group of Puritans sailed from _____ in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the North America. A. 1620, London B. 1620, Plymouth C. 1720, London D. 1720, Plymouth 9. With regard to its size, the USA is the __D___ country in the world. A. largest B. second largest C. third largest D. fourth largest 10. Among the following rivers, __C___ forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the U.S. A. the Potomac B. the Columbia C. the Rio Grande River D. the Colorado 11. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by ___B__. A. James Madison B. Thomas Jefferson C. Alexander Hamilton D. GeorgeWashington 12. On July 4, 1776, ___B__ adopted the Declaration of Independence. A. the First Continental Congress B. the Second Continental Congress C. the Third Continental Congress D. the Constitutional Convention 13. President Jefferson bought __B___ from France and doubled the country’s territory. A. New Mexico B. the Louisiana Territory C. Kansas D. Ohio 14. The first known settlers of Britain were ___D____.