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英国部分

Quiz1

I. Blank.

1.The official name of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and

Northern Ireland.

2.The three political divisions of the U.K. are England, Scotland and Wales.

II. Translation.

Anglo-Saxons盎格鲁-撒克逊人

III. True or false.

1.The longest river in Britain is the Thames River which is only 338 kilometers long.

F（The second largest and the most important river）

IV. Multiple choices.

1.______B__ is the capital city of Scotland.

A.Belfast (Northern Ireland)

B.Edinburgh

C.Aberdeen

D.Cardiff (Wales)

2．Under __D_, the feudal system in England was completely established.

A. King Alfred

B. Henry Ⅱ

C. Edward Ⅰ

D. William the Conqueror

3．The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _C__.

A. 1035

B. 1042

C. 1066

D. 1606

4．As a result of the Black Death, __A_. ?

A. much land was left untended and there was a shortage of labor

B. landowners tended to change from sheep-farming to arable-farming

C. the government did not show much concern about the labor shortage

D. the government took several measures to raise th e peasants? wages

V. Give brief answers to the following questions.

1. What is the meaning of the Norman Conquest?

It marked the establishment of feudalism in England.

2. What is the Commonwealth of Nations?

The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries that was

once colonies of Britain.

Quiz2

1．Samuel Johnson?s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of ____C_____.

A.grammar

B.handwriting

C.spelling

D.pronunciation

2. At present, nearly ____B_____ of the world?s p opulation communicates in English.

A. half

B. a quarter

C. one third

D. one fifth

3. Which one of the following statements is not the cause for the outbreak of the Hundred Years? Wars?(D)

A. Territorial causes

B. Trade Conflicts

C. National identities

D. Religion bias

1. The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain. T

2. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name of England to refer to their country. F

3. Henry II built up a large empire which includes England and most of France.T

4. The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class

and the townspeople. F

5. The Hundred Years? War was a series of wars fought between England and France

for trade and territory. F

1. Great Council was known as the earliest parliament.

2. By the end of the Hundred Years? War, the English had lost all the territories they

had gained during the war except the French port of Calais.(加莱)

1. What is the spirit of The Great Charter?

A limitation of the power of the king.

2. Why did the English become more important after the Black Death?

The laboring and merchant classes grew in economic and social importance after the Black Death, so English also grew in importance compared to French.

Quiz3

1.In 1534 Henry VIII issue the Act of Supremacy, and declared himself to be the

only supreme head of the church of England.

2.Newfoundland is the first British colony overseas in 1584.

3.The House of Tudor turned England a national state with a centralized

government, and started changing from a medieval to modern country. T

4. A conflict of interests and colonial rivalry divided Europe into 2 camps: the

Central Powers(同盟国) and the Allied Powers（协约国）. Britain belonged to the Central Powers. F(Britain belonged to the Allied Powers)

5.By the Late 7th century, ___D___ became the dominant religion in England.

A. Celtic Christianity

B. Anglo-Saxon Christianity

C. Germanic Christianity

D. Roman Christianity （基督教）

6.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII?s effort

to _A_.

A.divorce his wife

B.break with Rome

C.support the Protestants

D.declare his supreme power over the church

7.___A___ was passed after the Glorious Revolution.(光荣革命)

A.Bill of Rights

B.Act of Supremacy

C.Provisions of Oxford

D.Magna Carta

8.constitutional monarchy 君主立宪制

9.Why did Britain cooperate closely with the United State after World War II?

Because they were allied during the war and shared the same worries about the former Soviet Union.

10.What were the results of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

⑴Britain became the most advanced industrial country and also the financial center in the world;

⑵Urbanization took place and many new cities sprang up;

⑶The capitalist class(资产阶级) replaced the old nobility（贵族）as the most important force in the country, meanwhile, a large proletariat（无产阶级）class came into being.

Quiz 4

1．Parliament today consists of the King or Queen , the House of Lords ，and the House of Commons.

2．The House of Commons is a center of parliamentary power. T

3．A general election is held every five years in the 646 constituencies of Britain. T 4．Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a B system.

A.single-party

B.two-party

C.three-party

D.multi-party

5. The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected. F

6. The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.T

7. In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.

8. What is the British political system?

Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.

9. Life peers 爵位不能世袭的终身贵族

10. What are the three functions of the House of Commons?

The three functions are: to draft laws, to scrutinize (仔细检查), strain the activities of the government, and to influence future government policy.

Quiz5

1.Thatcher?s r evolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all British

economic and social problems. F

2.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much

similar in terms of law, organization and practice. F

3.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament. T

4.London Stock Exchange 伦敦证券交易所

5.Lloyd?s 劳合社

6.discount house 贴现公司

7.Privy Council 枢密院

8.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on ____D____.

A.passing the bills

B.advising the government

C.political parties

D.public attitude

9.Britain has devoted __C___ of its land area to agriculture.

A.54%

B.64%

C.74%

D.84%

10.Coal mining industry in Britain provides ___B___ of the energy consumed in the

country.

A.1/3

B.1/4

C.1/5

D.2/3

11.The car industry in Britain is mostly ___A__.

A.foreign-owned

B. state-owned

C. joint-venture

D. privately-owned

12.What are the characteristics of Britain?s agriculture?

Britain agriculture is characterized by a small portion of the population engaged in agricultural activities with a high degree of mechanization.

13.What were the major causes of Britain?s relative ec onomic decline in the postwar

period?

First, Britain suffered great losses in the two World War and gone heavily into debt to finance the war.

Second, the ear of the Britain Empire was over.

Third, Britain was forced to maintain an expensive military presence

Forth, Britain had to make substantial financial contributions to NATO and UN Council.

Finally, Britain failed to invest in industry.

QUIZ 6

1．Education in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.

（5-16）F

2．The National Curriculum is compulsory in the state system, but optional in the independent system. F

3．In Britain, where you are educated is still very important to your future. T 4．Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? D

A.The University of Cambridge

B.The University of Oxford

C.The University of Edinburgh

D.The University of Buckingham

5.In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to

__A__.

A.grammar school

https://www.360docs.net/doc/2413695000.html,prehensive school

C.public school

D.technical school

6.In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to __C_____.

A.private schools

B.independent schools

C.state schools

D.public schools

7.sixth form 第六级学院

8.open university 开放性大学

9.Oxbridge 剑桥和牛津大学的绰号

10.In what ways do British universities enjoy complete academic freedom?

British universities enjoy complete academic freedom because they can appoint their own staff, decide which students to admit, provide own courses and award their own degrees.

爱尔兰共和国

Chapter7

1.The island of Ireland is the second

largest island in Europe. T

2.Ireland is a republic with a parliamentary government. T

3.The head of Irish government is the President from the House of

Representatives. F (The head of government is the Prime Minister appointed by the president in the nomination of the House of Representatives. And the head of state is the President ,which elected by direct vote of the people for a term seven years and may not serce more than two terms.)

4.There are two dominant official languages in Ireland, Gaelic(Irish) and English.

T

5.Roman Catholic in Ireland is the only one religion. F(不是only one)

6.The earliest inhabitants in Irland were Celtic tribes from Europe. F ( Human

habitation in Irelan dates back to almost 7000 BC ,when hunter-gatherers from Britain occupied the island.)

7.It was said that Christianity was introduced into Ireland by D___.

A.the Vikings

B. the Normans

C.Brian Boru

D.Saint Patrick

8.The ____B___ resulted in the Irish Civil War .

A.Act of Union

B.Unilateral Declaration of Independence

C.Anglo-Irish Treaty

D.Anglo-Irish Agreement

E.

9.Why was Cork given the nickname the Rebel County ?

Because people of Cork fought to overthrow English rules as early as in 1491, and they are proud of their participation in the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.

10.What are the reasons for the population decline in Ireland ?

（1）.A lot of Irish emigrated to the US and Canada.

（2）Low birth-rate

（3）There are lots of elder youth and they get married very late.

美国部分

QUIZ8

1.America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent

after Columbus. T

2.The Mississippi River is the longest river in North America. T

3.Chinatown in Los Angeles is the second largest city in America after New York. T

4.The majority of American people are descendants of the European immigrants. F

（Blacks）

5.Pilgrim Fathers清教徒前辈移民

6.Great Famine 大饥荒

7.In 1965, the Immigration Act gave an equal chance to all foreigners seeking entry

to the United States regardless of where they came from. T

8.The United Sates has __states on the continent.( C)

A.50

B. 49

C. 48

D. 35

9.Why is the United Sates regarded as a “melting pot” and a “salad”?

P117

The US “is not merely a nation but a nation of nations”. The immigrants came in waves, including the Europeans, the Africans and the Asians. Therefore, America was describ ed as a “melting pot” where various racial and ethnic groups were combined into one culture. Recently, Americans have been called a “salad” in that people of different races and ethnic groups mix harmoniously but at the same time keep their distinct culture and custom.

QUIZ 9

1.The United States has _C___ states on the Continent.

A. 50

B. 49

C. 48

D. 35

2.The state of __A__ is the largest in area of all the states.

A. Alaska

B. Hawaii

C. Texas

D. Florida

3.The longest river in the U.S. is __B__.

A. the Missouri River

B. the Mississippi River

C. the Ohio River

D. the Colorado River

4.___C_ is located on the US-Canadian border between Lake Erie and Lake

Ontario.

A. Yellowstone National Park

B. The Grand Canyon

C. Niagara Falls

D. The Great Salt Lake

5.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the _D___.

A. Indians

B. Eskimos

C. Aleuts

D. Blacks

6.The largest minority in the United States is the _B___.

A. Pacific Islanders

B. Blacks

C. Native Americans

D. Asians

7.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United

States, particularly from ___A_.

A. Europe

B. Asia

C. Africa

D. South America

8.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of ___B_ who came to America to avoid persecution

in England.

A. Protestant

B. Puritans

C. Catholics

D. Christmas

1.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country?s

continental territory. F(one sixth of )

2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild

subtropical zones. T

3.Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south, runs a

well-known 50-centimeter rainfall line. T

4.New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States, and it is

composed of five boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens. T

5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous

Hollywood and Disneyland are located here. F (Hollywood and Disneyland are located Los Angeles)

6.Half of the US population lives in the western metropolitan centers.

F （20﹪）

7.The Blacks brought from Africa to America usually worked on plantations or

farms in the North. F(South)

8.During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants

came to America. T

9.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were

Asians.

T

10.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for

a higher standard of living. T

11.America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent

after Columbus. T

QUIZ 10

9.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at ____ in

____. C p118

A. Jamestown, Louisiana

B. Boston, Massachusetts

C. Jamestown, Virginia

D. Plymouth, Georgia

10.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of ____ who came to America to avoid persecution in

England. B

A. Protestant

B. Puritans 清教徒

C. Catholics

D. Christmas

11.The Seven Years? War occurred between the __ C __.

A. French and American Indians

B. French and Spaniards

C. French and British

D. British and American Indians

12.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of _D___.

A. the settlers of Virginia

B. the people of Pennsylvania

C. the colonies in New England

D. the people of the 13 colonies

13.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in __B__.

A. Concord

B. Lexington 列克星顿

C. Philadelphia

D. Boston

14.In May 1775, __B__ was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the function

of a national government.

A. the First Continental Congress

B. the Second Continental Congress

C. the Boston Tea Party

D. the Congress of Confederation

12.The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental

Army and Navy were found under the command of Thomas Jefferson. F (George Washington)

13.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for

a higher standard of living. T

1.What does the slogan “no taxation without representation”?

The colonists resented the taxes and resisted the quartering of soldiers, insisting that they could be taxed only by their own colonial assemblies.

2.What is the theory of politics that is central to the Western political tradition?

According to Declaration of Independence, that men have a natural right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”, that government can rule only with “ the consent of the governed”, that any government may be dissolved when it fails to protect the rights of the people.

3.The Meaning of the Treaty of Paris(1783)?

With the signing of the treaty, the US won its independence.

QUIZ 11

Multiple Choices

15.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued

throughout the terms of Presidents ___D.

A. Johnson, Nixon and Ford

B. Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy

C. Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon

D. Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson

16.The US Constitution came into effect in _B__.

A. 1787

B. 1789

C. 1791

D. 1793

17.The US Constitution __C_.

A. gives the most power to Congress

B. gives the most power to the President

C. tries to give each branch enough power to balance others

D. gives the most power to the Supreme Court

18.The Bill of Rights ___B.

A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the President

B. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedom

C. is part of the Declaration of Independence

D. has no relationship with the Constitution

19.The following except _B__ are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

A. freedom of religion

B. the right to get into people?s house by police

C. freedom of speech and of press

D. the right to own one?s weapon if one wishes

20.All the following except __C_ cannot make legislative proposal.

A. a senator

B. a representative

C. the Secretary of State

D. the president

21.The following except ___C are all powers of the President.

A. vetoing any bills passed by Congress

B. appointing federal judges when vacancies occur

C. making laws

D. issuing executive orders

22.According to the US Constitution, a candidate for president must be __D_.

A. at least 35 years old

B. at least a 14 years? resident of the U.S.

C. born in America

D. all of above

23.The terms for a senator and representative are ____ and ____ years respectively.

D

A. two, four

B. two, three

C. two, six

D. six, two

24.The Supreme Court is composed of ____ justices. D

A. six

B. seven

C. eight

D. nine

25.The president is directly voted into office by __C_.

A. all citizens of America

B. the citizens over 18 years old

C. electors elected by the voters

D. the senators and representatives

True or False

14.Many American people approved of the Vietnam War. F (opposed)

15.The symbol of the Democratic Party is an elephant, and a donkey represents the

Republican Party. F(donkey, elephant )

16.The Democrats favor an economic system which gives enterprises a greater

freedom, and demand that the government control inflation. F (Republicans) Translation

1.Watergate Scandal 水门事件

2.Truman Doctrine 杜鲁门主义

3.Taliban regime 塔利班政权

Questions

1.What are the characteristics of American Constitution?

(1). “checks and balances”,

(2). The powers of the central government and the powers of state governments are

specified.

2.What is “checks and balances”?

Government consists of three parts: the legislature , he executive, and the judiciary, each branch has powers that the others do not have and each branch has a way of counteracting and limiting any wrongful action by other branch.

Quiz 13

Multiple Choices

26.America produces a major portion of the World?s products in the following fields

except _C___.

A. machinery

B. automobiles

C. ore

D. chemicals

27.The modern American economy progressed from ____ to ____, and eventually, to

____.(C)

A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economy

B. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economy

C. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economy

D. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy

28.Chartered companies were NOT granted the ____ by the British King or

Queen.(D)

A. political authority

B. economic rights

C. judicial authority

D. diplomatic authority

29.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of

____.(D)

A. George Washington

B. Thomas Jefferson

C. Andrew Jackson

D. Alexander Hamilton

30.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”

except __D__.

i.typewriter B. telephone

C. electric light

D. refrigerator

31.President ___C_ applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great

Depression.

A. Wilson

B. Truman

C. Roosevelt

D. Kennedy

True or False

17.American foreign policy throughout the World War II was neutrality. F

18.American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and

intervention. T

19.America is the world?s largest industrial nation. T

20.America has a mixed economy and the government has little control over

businesses. F

21.Charter companies contributed to Britain?s successful colonization of the United

States. T

22.In the U.S. Constitution, the recognition of the importance of “intellectual

property” could be identified. T

23.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of

plantations in the South made more profits from selling their agricultural products.

F

24.President Roosevelt?s New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic

crisis in the early 1930s.F

Translation

4.anti-trust law 反托拉斯法案

5.charter company 得到英王特许而从事殖民活动的商业公司

6.International Monetary Fund 国际货币基金组织

Questions

3.What industrial developments took place during the colonial period of America? The secondary industries developed as the colonies grew. By the 18th century, regional patterns of development in America had become clear.

4.How did the Civil War affect the American economy?

After civil war, the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable. Northern industries, which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war, surged ahead.

Quiz 14

Multiple Choices

32.About __of American crops are for export. (B)

A. half

B. one third

C. one fourth d. one fifth

33.The following statements are all true except ____.(B)

A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.

B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.

C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.

D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structure.

34.__D__ is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.

A. Ford

B. General Motors

C. Chrysler

D. American Motors

35.At present, US exports account for __A__ of the world?s total.

i.10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 25%

36.Which of the following is NOT considered as part of the service industry? D

A. Banking

B. Management consultation

C. Airline

D. Steelmaking

True or False

7.American agricultural exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the

agricultural balance of trade. T

8.Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing

industry. T

9.The world economy has little to do with the growth and decline of the American

foreign trade. F（In light of its tremendous (巨大的)influence on the world

economy, the growth and decline of the US foreign trade volume, to large extent, determines the trend of the world economy.）

Translation

agribusiness农业企业conglomerate 联合企业

Questions

5.What does agribusiness mean?

Agribusiness, a term created to reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.

6.Cite examples to illustrate the role of governm ent intervention in America?s

economic development.

The government has always played an active and important role in American?s economic development. In the 1930s, the U.S suffered the worst economic depression, President Roosevelt introduced New Deal to tackle the financial crisis and set up an Emergency Relief Commission to help those in desperate need and tried to relieve the serious problems of the jobless. At the end of 1970s, the American economy again suffered a recession.

7.What are the ideals that guide the American educational system? Please make

some comparisons between the American educational system and the Chinese

educational system.

(1)① As many people as possible should receive as much education as possible.;

②Producing a society that is totally literate and of local control; ③Scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known.

(2) American schools tend to put more emphasis on developing critical thinking than acquiring qualities of facts, American students are encouraged to express their own opinion in class and to think for themselves. However, Chinese schools tend to teach students the knowledge that already exists in the books, and Chinese students are not encouraged to express their own opinion in class and to think for themselves.

Quiz 15

Multiple Choices

37.Formal education in the United States consists of _C_, secondary and higher

education.

A. kindergarten

B. public

C. elementary

D. private

38.Of the following subjects, __B__ are NOT offered to elementary school students.

A. mathematics and languages

B. politics and business education

C. science and social studies

D. music and physical education

39.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of __B__.

A. Yale University

B. Harvard University

C. Princeton University

D. New York University

40.Of the following, _B___ are NOT among the categories of American higher

education.

A. universities and colleges

B. research institutions

C. technical institutions

D. community colleges

41.Of the following, __D__ is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in US

institutions.

A. choosing the president

B. establishing policies for administrators and faculty

C. approving budget and other financial project

D. decide which student to enroll

True or False

https://www.360docs.net/doc/2413695000.html,cation is governed by state and local governments instead of the national

government in America. T

26.Diversity is considered to be a sole characteristic of American education. F (不是

唯一的特点)

27.All American children are offered 12 years of compulsory public education. T

28.The first formal academic institution that a child attends is called kindergarten. F

(elementary schools)

29.After 12 years of schooling, American students receive a bachelor?s degree at

graduation. F (Students have to earn 120 credits to receive a degree.)

30.When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great

concern for its size, location and academic quality. T

31.In American institutions, a board of trustees composed of professionals is

responsible for the administration. F (primary of laymen非专业人士)

32.It is common for students to work to earn their tuition and living expenses not

only during vocations but also sometimes in their free time during the term. T https://www.360docs.net/doc/2413695000.html,ually, an undergraduate student has to earn 120 credits to receive a degree. T

Translation

10.SAT （Scholastic Aptitude Test）学习能力测试

11.a board of trustee 理事会

12.summer session 暑期补习班

Questions

8.How does an American university choose its applicants?

American universities choose on the basis of :① their high school records;

②recommendations from their high school teachers; ③the impression they make during interviews at the university; ④their scores on the SAT.。

9.What functions do American higher education institutions perform?

The system of higher education in the United States has three functions: teaching, research, and public service.

10.What is the goal of American education?

The goal of American education is to teach children how to learn and help them reach their maximum potential.

Quiz 16

Multiple Choices

42.Of the following universities, _B_ has NOT cultivated any American Presidents

yet.

A. Harvard University

B. MIT

C. Princeton University

D. Yale University

43._B_ is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation

for its serious attitude and great bulk.

A. The Washington Post

B. The New York Times

C. Los Angeles Times

D. New York Daily News

44.Of the following, (B) is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in

America.

A. the National Broadcasting System

B. the Public Broadcasting Service

C. the Columbia Broadcasting System

D. the American Broadcasting System

45.The National Day of the United States falls on (B).

A. June 4th

B. July 4th

C. June 14th

D. July 14th

True or False

34.Yale University is the second eldest institution of higher learning in the United

States. F(third)

35.It is the New York Times that first uncovered the Watergate Scandal in 1972

through the efforts of two reporters. F(The Washington Post)

36.Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in November. F(Thursday) Questions

11.What are the origins of Thanksgiving Day?

Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the New World. The Native Americans helped them get out of the hard situation, so they held a big celebrations to thank God and the Native Americans.

12.How does America carry out multicultural education?

American schools routinely teach the experiences and values of many ethnic cultures. Current textbooks incorporate a variety of ethnic individuals who have achieved success. Struggles for equality are vividly depicted, and past racism is bluntly acknowledged. Cultural pluralism is now generally recognized as the organizing principle of education. Schools at all levels offer students opportunities to learn about different cultures.

加拿大部分

Quiz 17

Multiple Choices

46.Canada?s fur trade, later fur monopoly, gradually began to take shape in the

__B__ century.

A. 15th

B. 16th

C. 17th

D. 18th

47.After the American War of Independence, thousands of American refugees who

claimed to remain loyal to __C__ came to Canada.

A. Spain

B. Canada

C. Britain

D. France

True or False

1.Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of territory. T

2.Canada?s expansive area can be divided into fiv e geographic regions, each with a

distinct landscape and climate. T

3.The lakes in Canada cover 7.6% of the Canadian landmass. T

4.Canada has a typical oceanic climate influenced by both Atlantic and Pacific

Oceans. F（continental climate characterized by cold winters, hot summers and

sparse(稀少的) rainfall.）

5.The Seven Years? War led to the British control of most of the territories in Canada.

T

（the whole Canada）

6.Canada was split into Upper Canada and Lower Canada in 1791.T

7.Canada is regarded as a multicultural nation in the wake of its diversified ethnic

groups. T

8.Vancouver is a city in the province of Ontario. F(British Columbia) Translations

1.NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) 《北美自由贸易协定》

2.北约组织North Atlantic Treaty Organization

3.英属北美法案British North America Act

Questions

What is Quebec Act?

The Quebec Act was passed in 1774 by the British Parliament. It granted the people of Quebec linguistic and religious freedom and guaranteed the use of French civil law and British criminal law. It was the first important milestone in a long line of efforts to cope with the differences between the French and British people and unite into one country.

Quiz 18

Multiple Choices

48.In the __C__, Canada was obsessed with economic recession.

A. 1950s

B. 1960s

C. 1970s

D. 1980s

49.Pierre Trudeau retired from his post as head of the government and party leader

partly because __C__.

A. he opposed the American war in Vietnam

B. He agreed Quebec to be an independent French-speaking nation

C. he had not been able to reverse the declining economic trend

D. he weakened government intervention in the national economy

50.__A__ recognized Quebec as a “distinct society”.

A. The Meech Lake Accord 《米其湖协议》

B. The Quebec Act

C. The Constitution Act

D. The British North American Act

51._D___ was Canada?s first woman Prime Minister.

A. Pierre Trudeau

B. Brain Mulroney

C. Jean Chretien

D. Kim Campbell

52.Martin?s Liberal government tried to do the following but to _B___.

A. legalize same-sex marriage in Canada

B. give the Quebec City sovereignty（主权，独立国）

C. improve Canadian-US relations

D. forget a closer relationship with China

53.The influence of _D___ has declined gradually in Parliament in today?s Canada.

A. the Conservative Party

B. the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation

C. the Canadian Labor Congress

D. the New Democratic Party

54.In Canada, the largest religious denomination is _B___.

A. the Protestant Church

B. the Roman Catholic Church

C. the Puritan Church

D. the Anglican Church

55.If applications meet the basic requirements for an immigrant, they need to do the

following except __A__.

A. applying for citizenship

B. taking a medical exam

C. paying an application fee

D. paying a landing fee

56.In the 19th century, __C__ was the principle export item of Canada.

A. fish

B. fur

C. timber

D. wheat

57.Canada?s three largest trading partners include the following except _C___.

A. Britain

B. the United States

C. Mexico

D. Japan

58.Canada became the world?s fourth largest industrial nation _C___.

A. in the 1920s

B. after World War I

C. after World War II

D. after the Great Depression

59.The Liberal government led by Mackenzie King did the following to lay the

foundations of the Canadian welfare state except ___D_.

A. increasing the old age pensions

B. promoting federal and provincial welfare

C. expanding unemployment benefits

D. introducing health insurance

60._B___ won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1956 for organizing a peacekeeping force to

defuse the Suez Crisis.

A. Pierre Trudeau

B. Lester Pearson

C. Jean Chretien

D. Brain Mulroney

61.On average, members of the House of Commons are elected for a maximum of

___C_ years.

A. three

B. four

C. fiver

D. six

62._B___ holds the highest position in the Canadian parliamentary system.

A. The British Crown

B. The Governor General

C. The President

D. The Prime Minister

63.In each province, _A___ represents the British Crown.

A. a Lieutenant Governor

B. a Governor General

C. a Premier

D. a Governor

64._C___ of Canada serves as the final court of appeals in Canada.

A. The Provincial Court

B. The Federal Court

C. The Supreme Court

D. The Senate

65._B___ is the largest political party of Canada.

A. The Conservative Party

B. The Liberal Party

C. The Canadian Labor Party

D. The New Democratic Party

66.____ holds the highest position in the Canadian parliamentary system.

A. The British Crown

B. The Governor General

C. The President

D. The Prime Minister

True or False

37.Canada is regarded as a multicultural nation in the wake of its diversified ethnic

groups. T

38.Vancouver is a city in the province of Ontario. F(British Columbia)

39.During World War II, neutral policy protected Canada from the wartime

destruction. F (geographic location)

40.Canada?s political structure has nothing to do with those of Britain and the United

States. F(Canada?s political structure is modeled after those of Britain and the

United States.)

41.In Canada, different provinces and territories share the same educational system.

F(There are significant differences between the educational systems of different provinces and territories. )

42.The Canadian government is responsible to the King or Queen of Britain. F

（House of Commons）

Translations

1.cultural mosaic文化马赛克

2.点数制度point system

3.高等教育higher education

4.太平洋战争Pacific War

5.英属北美法案British North America Act

6.国事访问state visit

7.能源危机energy crisis

8.国家安全委员会National Security Council

Questions

1.What is a cultural mosaic?

“Cultural mosaic” indicates that people of different origins and communities are free