英语国家概况标准模拟试卷五
英语国家概况试题及答案
英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪个国家？A. 美国B. 澳大利亚C. 法国D. 英国答案：C2. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都是渥太华？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B3. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国旗是米字旗？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C4. 英语国家中，哪个国家被称为“枫叶之国”？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的人口数量最多？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦成员国？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联合国安全理事会常任理事国之一？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C8. 英语国家中，哪个国家的货币单位是美元？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国歌是《天佑女王》？B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界面积第二大的国家？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国2. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鸸鹋。
答案：澳大利亚3. 英语国家中，______的国石是钻石。
答案：加拿大4. 英语国家中，______的国树是橡树。
答案：美国5. 英语国家中，______的国花是枫叶。
答案：加拿大6. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国7. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鹰。
答案：美国8. 英语国家中，______的国石是蓝宝石。
答案：英国9. 英语国家中，______的国树是雪松。
答案：澳大利亚10. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英语国家中，美国的文化特点。
英语国家概况试卷5
英语国家概况考试试卷注意：请将所有试题答案做在试卷二上，做在试卷一上不得分试卷一Part I Choose the correct answer. (1’×50=50’)1．The British Isles are made up of ________A. two large islands and hundreds of small onesB. two large islands and Northern IrelandC. three large islands and hundreds of small onesD. three large islands and Northern Ireland2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are _____A. Britain, Scotland and WalesB. England, Scotland and WalesC. Britain, Scotland and IrelandD. England, Scotland and Ireland3. In British history, both Saxons and Angels came from ________A. northern EuropeB. northern GermanyC. southern EuropeD. southern Germany4. It was _________ who laid the foundations of the English state.A. the VikingsB. the DanesC. the CeltsD. the Anglo-Saxons5._________ is perhaps the best-known event in English history.A. The Norman Conquest of 1066B. The Great Charter of 1215C. The Hundred Years’ War with FranceD. The English Renaissance6. In the reign of the Norman kings ___________ flowered on the English soil.A. the German cultureB. the British cultureC. the Danish cultureD. the Norman culture7. Black Death, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas, spread through Europe in the ____centuryA.13thB. 14thC. 15thD. 16th 8. The English Renaissance achieved its finest expression in __________A. Elizabethan dramaB. Leonardo Da Vinci’s worksC. Thomas Moor’s worksD. Thomas Wyatt’s poems9. The English Civil War had been seen as a conflict between ________A. the Commons and the LordsB. the King and the BaronsC. Parliament and the KingD. the Crown and the Church10. Two of the most famous literary works of late 17th century England were John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and _________A. William Shakespeare’s HamletB. Francis Bacon’s EssaysC. John Milton’s Paradise LostD. Christopher Marlowe’s Tamburlaine11. In Britain, ________ were the forerunners of the Conservative Party.A. the ToriesB. the PuritainsC. the WhigsD. the Anglo-Americans12. As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Britain became ________A. “the shop of the world”B. “the workshop of the world”C. “the centre of the world”D. “the leader of the world”13. ________ is generally regarded as the greatest writer in the English languageA. Christopher MarloweB. William ShakespeareC. Edmund SpenserD. Charles Dickens14. In Britain, the prime minister is the leader of the party that holds the most seats in ___A. the House of LordsB. the House of CommonsC. the SenateD. the House of Representatives15. In Britain, private schools or independent schools are called __________A. grammar schoolsB. high schoolsC. public schoolsD. state schools16. In American, the first English colony was founded at _______ in 1607.A. Jamestown, VirginiaB. Plymouth, MassachusettsC. New AmsterdamD. Boston, Massachusetts17. The first immigrants in American history came from _______ and _________A. Ireland/FranceB. England / ChinaC. Scotland / EnglandD. England / the Netherlands18. The British established 13 colonies along ___________A. the west coast of North AmericaB. the west coast of South AmericaC. the east coast of North AmericaD. the east coast of South America19. The American War of Independence began with ________A. the battles of TrentonB. the Boston Tea PartyC. the battles of Lexington and ConcordD. the battles of Gettysburg20. The declaration of Independence was drafted by ________A. Abraham LincolnB. John AdamsC. Benjamin FranklinD. Thomas Jefferson21. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by _______ during the Civil WarA. George WashingtonB. Abraham LincolnC. Thomas JeffersonD. Franklin Roosevelt22. The 1920s in the U.S. has been described as a period of __________A. cultural revivalB. loss of purposeC. development in science and technologyD. material success and spiritual frustration23. McCarthyism refers to the anti-Communist hysteria whipped up by senator McCarthy ______A. after world war IB. during world war IIC. in the early 1950sD. in the 1960s24. The famous leader of black movements in the U.S. in the 60s is _________A. Abraham LincolnB. George GarrisonC. Douglas MoorD. Martin Luther King25. The functions of institutions of higher education in the U.S. are _______A. research and teachingB. teaching and degree awardingC. professional training, teaching and public serviceD. teaching, research and public service26. Walt Whitman’s masterpiece is ________A. Leaves of GrassB. Song of MyselfC. A tramp AbroadD. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 27.The_____, the backbone of the North American continent, is also known as the Continental Divide.A. AppalachiansB. RockiesC. Blue Ridge MountainsD. Great Smokies28. The American Constitution was drawn up in 1787 when _________A. the War of Independence was startedB. the War of Independence was wonC. the American Civil War was startedD. the American Civil War was won29. 2. The general election in America is held every _____ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 330. Among the following authors, the one who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, is __A. T. S. EliotB. Emily DickensonC. Walt WhitmanD. Richard Wright31. The legal holiday observed annually in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November is _____A. Independence DayB. Thanksgiving DayC. Washington’s BirthdayD. Halloween32. The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ____________.A. friendship and happinessB. peace and plentyC. cooperation and rich rewardD. love and happiness33. By long custom, nationally observed holidays in the U.S. include the following except ______A. ChristmasB. V alentine’s DayC. Lincoln’s BirthdayD. Mid-Summer’s Day34. In terms of area Canada is the ________ country in the world.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest35. The first British settlers in Canada were _______ who refused to fight against the British army the War of American Independence.A. French refugeesB. British merchantsC. American refugeesD. French reformers36. Australia was originally inhabited by ________.A. IndiansB. EskimosC. MaorisD. Aborigines37. _______ is the oldest of the Australian states because it was the first colony established by Britain第2页（本试卷共5 页）in 1788.A. VictoriaB. New South WalesC. South AustraliaD. Queensland38. _________ is an integral and pervasive influence on national life and culture of Ireland.A. ProtestantismB. CatholicismC. Calvinist doctrineD. Idealism39. In Ireland, the constitution provides for both ________ as official languages.A. Irish and EnglishB. English and FrenchC. Irish and FrenchD. English and Welsh40. The capital of New Zealand is __________.A. WellingtonB. ChristchurchC. HamiltonD. Auckland41. The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called ________.A. EskimosB. AboriginesC. IndiansD. Maoris42.The largest city in Australia is _______.A.CanberraB.MelbourneC.SydneyD.Perth43.The climate in New Zealand is ________.A.subtropicalB.arcticC.temperateD.tropical44. _______is/are mainly responsible for education in Australia.A.Federal governmentB.State governmentC.Territory assembliesD.Municipal government45.Of the following,____ is not among the 3 major Australian Parties.A.The Labor PartyB.The National PartyC.The Liberal PartyD.The Australian Democrats46.The Commonwealth of Australia was established in ______.A.1847B.1885C.1900D.190147. Franklin Roosevelt’s program for the depression was called .A. ProgressivismB. laissez faireC. New FreedomD. New Deal48._______is celebrated as New Zealand ‘s National Day.A.February 6B.July 4thC.June 14thD.June 4th49.The most well-known Irish writer is _____. He introduces the stream of consciousness technique.A. Mark TwainB.Emily DickinsonC. James JoyceD.Charles Dickens50.In Ireland the head of state is the ______.A.Prime MinisterB.PresidentC.British monarchD.General GovernorPart II Give one-sentence answer to the following questions. (3’×10=30’)1.What is the official name of Great Britain?2.In the election of 1979, who became the first woman prime minister in Britain?3.In Britain, what does BBC stand for?4.What are the two major political parties in the United States?5.What is the principal river in the United States?6.Why is Australia a dry land?7.When did Ireland declare itself a republic?8.What animal is regarded as a national symbol of New Zealand?9. How many large cities do you know in Canada ?10. In New Zealand what is the Treaty of Waittangi ?PartIII Explain the following items either in English or in Chinese. (5’×4=20’)1.The Industrial Revolution2.English Renaissance3.The Declaration of Independence4.Separation of powers英语国家概况考试试卷第3页（本试卷共5 页）第 4 页 （本试卷共 5 页 ）学院： 专业： 班级： 姓名： 学号： 授课教师：试 卷 二Part I Choose the correct answer. (1’×50=50’)1．[A][B][C][D] 16.[A][B][C][D] 31.[A][B][C][D] 46.[A][B][C][D] 2．[A][B][C][D] 17.[A][B][C][D] 32.[A][B][C][D] 47.[A][B][C][D]3．[A][B][C][D] 18.[A][B][C][D] 33.[A][B][C][D] 48.[A][B][C][D]4．[A][B][C][D] 19.[A][B][C][D] 34.[A][B][C][D] 49.[A][B][C][D]5．[A][B][C][D] 20.[A][B][C][D] 35.[A][B][C][D] 50.[A][B][C][D] 6．[A][B][C][D] 21.[A][B][C][D] 36.[A][B][C][D] 7．[A][B][C][D] 22.[A][B][C][D] 37.[A][B][C][D] 8．[A][B][C][D] 23.[A][B][C][D] 38.[A][B][C][D]9．[A][B][C][D] 24.[A][B][C][D] 39.[A][B][C][D] 10 [A][B][C][D] 25.[A][B][C][D] 40.[A][B][C][D] 11.[A][B][C][D] 26.[A][B][C][D] 41.[A][B][C][D] 12.[A][B][C][D] 27.[A][B][C][D] 42.[A][B][C][D] 13.[A][B][C][D] 28.[A][B][C][D] 43.[A][B][C][D] 14.[A][B][C][D] 29.[A][B][C][D] 44.[A][B][C][D]15 [A][B][C][D] 30.[A][B][C][D] 45.[A][B][C][D]Part II Give one-sentence answer to the following questions. (3’×10=30’)1. What is the official name of Great Britain?2. In the election of 1979, who became the first woman prime minister in Britain?3. In Britain, what does BBC stand for?4. What are the two major political parties in the United States?5. What is the principal river in the United States?6. Why is Australia a dry land?7. When did Ireland declare itself a republic?8. What animal is regarded as a national symbol of New Zealand? 9. How many large cities do you know in Canada ? 10. In New Zealand what is the Treaty of WaittangiPartIII Explain the following items either in English or in Chinese. (5’×4=20’)1. The Industrial Revolution2. English Renaissance3. The Declaration of Independence4. Separation of powers英语国家概况考试试卷 (答案)Part I: Choose the correct answer. (1’×50=50’)1-5: A B B D A 6-10: D B A C C11- 15: A B B B C16- 20: A D C C D21-25: B D C D D26-30: A B B B A31-35: B B D B C36-40: D B B A A41-45: B C C B D46-50: D D A C BPart II Give one-sentence answer to the following questions. (3’×10=30’)1．The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland2．Margaret Thatcher3．British Broadcasting Corporation4．The Republic Party and the Democratic Party.5．The Mississippi6．Because more than half of Australia is covered by dry lands.7．In 19498．The Kiwi.9．Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver .10.It’s an agreement between the chiefs of the Maori people and the Brithish Crown. Part ⅢExplain the following items either in English or in Chinese. (5’×4=20’)1.The Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution refers to the mechanizaton ofindustry and the consequent changes in social and economic organization in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries.2.English Renaissance: Politically, the English Renaissance marks the end of the period ofcivil war among the old feudal aristocracy in mid-15th century, and the establishment of amodern, efficient, centralized state. Technically, the date is close to that of the introduction of printing into England. And culturally, the first important period in England was the reign of the second Tudor monarch, Henry VIII.3.It it an important document in the war of Independence. Thomas Jefferson drafted theDeclaration of Independence. On July 4,1776, the Congress adopted the declaration. It marked the indepencence of the United States.4.Separation of powers is the concept thought to be the safeguards of the U.S. government.The government is divided into three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Each branch has part of the powers but not all the power. And each branch of government can check or block the actions of the other branches. The three branches are thus in balance. This is called “caecks and balances”第5页（本试卷共5 页）。
英语国家概况练习题
UKTrue or False1、The United Kingdom is located in northern Europe、2、The United Kingdom consists of four politicaldivisions —England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland、3、England is one of the two large islands in the BritishIsles、4、The British Isles are made up of three large islandsand hundreds of small ones、5、Wales lies on the east coast of the island of GreatBritain、6、The Commonwealth of Nations is a free associationof independent countries that all used to be coloniesof Britain、7、In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, anddeep, blue lakes provide some of the most beautifulscenery in Europe、8、The longest river in Britain is the Thames、9、The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh innorthwest England、10、Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, awarm ocean current that sweeps up from theequator and flows past the British Isles、FFFFFFTFFT1、The British Isles are made up of _______、A、three large islands and hundreds of small onesB、three large islands and dozens of small onesC、two large islands and hundreds of small onesD、two large islands and dozens of small ones2、Which of the following is NOT a political division on the island of Great Britain?A、England、B、Scotland、C、Northern Ireland、D、Wales、3、Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _______ and the North Sea in the east、A、eastB、southC、westD、north4、The Republic of Ireland was totally independent in the year _______、A、1920B、1945C、1918D、19495、The highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, lies in ______、A、the HighlandsB、the Southern UplandsC、the Central LowlandsD、the Lake District6、The British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth or the Commonwealth of Nations in __________、A、1921B、1931C、1945D、19507、The mountain system the Pennines is often called the backbone of _______、A、EnglandB、ScotlandC、Great BritainD、Ireland8、The regional capital of Northern Ireland is _______、A、GlasgowB、EdinburghC、CardiffD、BelfastCCBDABADB1、The English, the Scots, and the Welsh are Anglo-Saxons, but the Irish are Celts、2、London and England as a whole have great influence over the rest of the United Kingdom because of their large population、3、People of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi origin are the largest group of immigrants in Britain、4、Compared to the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of older people and a higher percentage of younger people、5、The Welsh language is the official language in Wales、6、Scottish Gaelic is the official language in Scotland、7、The English language is the predominant language in Northern Ireland、8、English people all strive to free themselves of regional or local accents in order to sound like educated English-speaking people、9、Social class in the UK lays more emphasis on money and property、10、Britishness is associated with political, historical, technological, sporting, and cultural achievements in Britain、FTTFTFTFFT1、The English people and the English language were born from the union of ________、A、the Angles and the SaxonsB、Romans and the Norman FrenchC、Danes or Vikings and the Norman FrenchD、Norman conquerors and the defeated Anglo-Saxons2、The first known settlers of Britain were _______、A、the IberiansB、the Beaker FolkC、the CeltsD、the Romans3、About 80,000 Scots speak Gaelic which is an ancient _________、A、Scottish languageB、English languageC、Irish languageD、Celtic language4、About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War II、They are mainly from the West Indies, India and __________、A、IndonesiaB、SingaporeC、Hong KongD、Pakistan5、In Britain _______ of the population is urban and _______ is rural、A、90% ; 10%B、80% ; 20%C、70% ; 30%D、60% ; 40%6、The ancestors of the Welsh were the ancient __________、A、CeltsB、RomansC、NormansD、Britons7、The average population density in Britain is ______ people per square kilometer、A、250B、370C、800D、5008、During the 5th century when the Roman Empire fell, the Germanic _________ invaded and conquered Britain、A、Angles and CeltsB、Angles and PictsC、Angles and BrythonsD、Angles and Saxons9、The upper class in Britain consists of the following except _________、A、peerageB、gentryC、landownersD、professionals10、“Britishness”can be reflected in the following except _________、A、Union JackB、conservativenessC、the BeatlesD、Thanksgiving DayDADDAAADDD1、The first Roman invasion took place in 43 AD, headed by the Emperor Julius Caesar、2、The name “England”derived from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who came to England in the 5th and 6th centuries、3、The Magna Carta defined the King’s feudal rights, preventing him from arbitrarily collecting revenue、4、The Black Death once ravaged England, carrying off three fourths ofthe population、5、During Edward III’s reign, the war with France known as the Hundred Years’War began、6、The Wars of the Roses were in the main a great contest for Crown between the rival houses of York and Lancaster、7、Queen Mary was a follower of the Church of England and she was determined to make England once again a Protestant country8、James’son, Charles I, who succeeded him in 1625, also thought that his right to rule was God-given、9、The establishment of the British East India Company in 1600 was a case of economic penetration、FTTFTTFTT1、In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against William’s army on Senlac field near ________、A、LondonB、NormandyC、StandfordD、Hastings2、The Plantagenet Dynasty was founded by _________、A、HenryB、Henry IIC、King JosephD、Count of Anjor3、English Reformation was carried out by _______ to change the religion in England from Catholicism to Protestantism、A、Edward VIB、Henry VIIIC、Mary ID、Elizabeth I4、King John was forced by the barons to sign the _______ which restricted the King’s power、A、Bill of RightsB、Petition of RightC、Provisions of OxfordD、Great Charter5、Simon de Montfort’s reform is considered to be the beginning of English _______、A、parliamentB、cabinetC、constitutionD、liberty6、From 1649 to 1658 England was called a Commonwealth、It was ruled first by Oliver Cromwell as _______、A、Lord ProtectorB、Lieutenant GeneralC、Commander of the New Model ArmyD、President7、William of Orange started Constitutional Monarchy by accepting _______ in 1689、A、Bill of RightsB、Petition of RightC、Provisions of OxfordD、Great Charter8、The 1851 London Great Exposition was held in the Crystal Palace which was designed by Queen _______’s husband Albert、A、MaryB、Elizabeth IC、VictoriaD、Anne9、The British Prime Minister who led the British to defeat Nazi Germany is _______、A、ChurchillB、ChamberlainC、MacDonaldD、MacmillanDBBDA AACA1、Although the monarch does not have any real power, he (or she) does have great influence、2、Britain does not have a written constitution、3、Each Member of Parliament represents a constituency, and holds his seat during the life of a Parliament、4、The House of Lords is the second chamber where changes in law can be made、5、The party which wins the second largest number of seats in the House of Lords becomes the official Opposition、6、Ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister、7、The two major parties in Britain today are the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democratic Party、8、Ministers in Britain cannot be elected Members of Parliament at the same time、TTTFFTFF1、The British constitution is made up of the following EXCEPT ___________、A、Commonwealth lawB、statute lawC、common lawD、ancient documents2、The House of Commons is elected by universal suffrage and has about ___________ Members of Parliament、A、650B、660C、670D、6803、British Conservative Party was formerly called _______ Party in the 18th century、A、WhigB、ToryC、LiberalD、Nationalist4、The United Kingdom is governed in the name of ___________, by ___________、A、the King; the Prime MinisterB、the Queen; the Prime MinisterC、the Prime Minister; His or Her Majesty’s GovernmentD、the Sovereign; His or Her Majesty’s Government5、________ is the “supreme governor”of the Church of England、A、The monarchB、The Archbishop of YorkC、The Archbishop of CanterburyD、The Roman Pope6、In Britain the citizens aged ____________ or over have the right to vote、A、16B、18C、21D、307、By tradition, the leader of the majority party is appointed ____________ by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom、A、Prime MinisterB、Member of ParliamentC、Lord of AppealD、Speaker of the House8、The Liberal Democratic Party is the combination of the Social Democratic Party and _____________、A、the Conservative PartyB、the Labour PartyC、the Liberal PartyD、the Green Party9、Parliament has the following functions EXCEPT ____________、A、making lawB、authorizing taxation and public expenditureC、declaring warD、examining the actions of the governmentAABDA BACC1、Although Britain is a unitary state, it does not have a single legal system、2、A Magistrates’Court sits with a jury、3、In Scotland, all appeals are heard by three or more judges of the High Court of Justiciary、4、Officers in Great Brain do not normally carry firearms、5、London’s Metropolitan Police Force is directly under the control of the Lord Chancellor、6、The main courts of civil jurisdiction in England and Wales are the County Courts、7、House of Lords is the court of last resort for most instances of UK law、8、Lord Chancellor is the highest court officer in Britain、9、Unless the case with which an arrested person is charged is very serious, he will usually be granted bail if he cannot be brought before the court within a day、10、If a person is charged with murder, and hasinsufficient means, he must be granted legal aidTFFTF TFFTT1、All criminal trials are held in open court because the criminal law presumes the _______ of the accused until he has been proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt、A、guiltB、impartialityC、innocenceD、honesty2、In England, Wales, and Northern Island, people between the age of _________ and 70 whose names appear on the electoral register are liable for jury service and their names are chosen at random、A、18B、19C、20D、213、The jury consists of ordinary, independent citizens summoned by the court: 12 in England, Wales and Northern Island, and ___________ in Scotland、A、12B、13C、14D、154、Whether the accused is guilty or innocent is decided by _________、A、the policemenB、the juryC、the judgeD、the sheriff5、The ultimate court of appeal in civil cases throughout the Scotland is _________、A、the Supreme Court of the United KingdomB、the Court of AppealC、the High Court of JusticiaryD、the House of Lords6、In England and Wales the highest judicial appointments are made by the Queen on the advice of ________、A、the Lord ChancellorB、the Home SecretaryC、the Prime MinisterD、the Attorney General7、Criminal cases in England and Wales may NOT be tried in ____________、A、the Magistrates’CourtB、the Court of AppealC、the High CourtD、the Crown Court8、The three “lay”magistrates that make up a Magistrates’Court in Britain are known as _________A、Justices of the PeaceB、stipendiary magistratesC、Justices of LawD、part-time magistrates9、The most serious criminal offences in Scotland are tried in __________、A、the District CourtB、the Sheriff CourtC、the High Court of JusticiaryD、the Crown CourtCADBA CCAC1、A century ago the British economy was among the strongest in the world、2、John Maynard Keynes was an influential American economist、3、A strong opponent of the policies of the Labor Party, Margaret Thatcher worked to increase government control over the British economy、4、In Britain service industries account for about two-thirds of its grossdomestic product、5、The area between London and South Wales is often referred to as Britain’s “Silicon Glen”、6、Britain imports chiefly manufactured products and exports mostly raw materials、7、Most of the United Kingdom’s trade is with other developed countries, especially other members of the European Union、8、The value of Britain’s exports of goods usually exceeds the value of its imports、9、Today, the City of London is the centre of Londonwhere government departments are located、10、The trade union movement in Britain is becomingstronger these years because of changes in the structure of employment、TFFTFFTFFF1、The economic policy Britain pursued in the 1950s and1960s was based on the theory of _______、A、Adam SmithB、John Maynard KeynesC、Margaret ThatcherD、Karl Marx2、Under Margaret Thatcher Britain experienced ______、A、economic recessionB、economic expansionC、economic declineD、economic depression3、Which of the following is NOT true of Britain’sagriculture?A、British farming is highly mechanized、B、Agriculture in Britain is intensive、C、British farming is very efficient、D、Britain’s agriculture can produce enough food for itspeople、4、In Britain less than ________ of the population are farmers、A、2%B、4%C、6%D、10%5、In the ______ Britain became a net exporter of oil、A、1960sB、1970sC、1980sD、1990s6、To stimulate economic recovery, the ThatcherGovernment carried out all the following policies but______、A、privatizationB、interventionismC、deregulationD、market liberalization7、Britain is the ____ largest trading nation in the world、A、thirdB、fourthC、fifthD、sixth8、British oil fields were discovered on the _______、A、English ChannelB、Irish SeaC、Norwegian SeaD、North Sea9、Which of the following is not included in the new industries in Britain?A、Microprocessors、B、Computers、C、Biotechnology、D、Motor vehicles、BBDAC BDDD1、The National Health Service (NHS) provides for every resident, regardless of income, a full range of medical services、2、The National Health Service (NHS) is now a largely free service、3、Social services authorities give help to families facing special problems、4、Social security benefits are increased annually in line with percentage increases in retail prices、5、General Practitioners receive fees based on the number of individuals who register with them as patients、6、In Northern Ireland, the needs of those in difficulty are met by local authorities, who draw upon funds provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)、7、Eye tests and dental treatments in NHS hospitals are free of charge、8、Personal social services refer to the provision of financial support for the people in difficulty、9、Most British people now live in detached houses、TTTFF FFFF1、The National Health Service (NHS) was established inthe United Kingdom in _________、A、1946B、1947C、1948D、19492、________ is directly responsible for the NHS、A、Local governmentB、Central governmentC、V oluntary organizationsD、Certain social boards3、In Britain, children up to the age of ______ canreceive family allowances for children、A、11B、12C、15D、164、In Britain, pensions for the elderly, or retirementbenefits, begin for women at the age of ________、A、50B、55C、60D、655、In England the NHS is managed by the ________、A、Department for Work and PensionsB、Department of HealthC、Social Security AgencyD、Social Services Department6、The National Health Service in Britain provides a fullrange of medical services for _______、A、employeesB、residents aged between 18-60C、every residentD、residents aged over 607、Social Security in the UK is the government’s mostexpensive program, costing _____ of public funding、A、20%B、25%C、30%D、35%8、A family doctor in Britain is also known as a ______、A、general doctorB、general pharmacistC、general practitionerD、family practitioner9、In 2001 people in marriage accounted for _______of the adult population in Britain、A、60%B、55%C、50%D、45%10、Houses have traditionally been divided intofollowing types EXCEPT ______、A、detached houseB、semi-detached houseC、terraced houseD、attached houseCBDCB CCCBD1、In the UK, more than half of the Christians attend worship on a regular basis、2、Christianity was first introduced into Britain by St. Augustine in the 6th century、3、Under the Act of Settlement 1701, the British monarch is required to be a member of the Church of England、4、The Supreme Governor of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury、5、Canterbury Cathedral is used for the Coronation of all British Monarchs、6、In 1994 the first women were ordained as priests in the AnglicanChurch、7、The Church of Scotland is the established church in Scotland and is subject to state control、8、The Baptist Union of Great Britain is the largest of the Free Churches in Britain、9、The UK has the second largest Jewish community in Western Europe、10、Since the United Kingdom guarantees its citizens religious freedom without interference from the state or the community, religion in Britain is separated from politics、FFTF FTFF TF1.________ is the largest of the Free Churches、A、The BaptistsB、The Methodist ChurchC、The Roman Catholic ChurchD、The Church in Wales2、Established Churches in Britain are ___________、A、Church of England and Church of WalesB、Church of Wales and Church of ScotlandC、the Anglican ChurchesD、Church of England and Church of Scotland3、The Free Churches do NOT include _________、A、the Church of EnglandB、the Methodist ChurchC、the Baptist ChurchD、the United Reformed Church4、The principal non-Christian communities in Britainare _______、A、the MoslemsB、the BuddhistsC、the HindusD、the Jews5、The Church of Scotland is a ________ church、A、MethodistB、BaptistC、PresbyterianD、Catholic6、In Great Britain, the ___________ is uniquely relatedto the Crown、A、Church of EnglandB、Church of ScotlandC、Church of IrelandD、Church of Wales7、The members of _______ in Britain have also beenknown as dissenters or nonconformists、A、the Anglican ChurchB、the Church of EnglandC、the Roman Catholic ChurchD、the Free Churches8、The Church of England has two provinces、Theyare ________、A、Canterbury and YorkB、London and YorkC、Durham and CanterburyD、London and WinchesterBDADC ADA1、Parents are required by law to ensure that their children receive compulsory full-time education between the age of 5 and 16、2、Most of the state secondary school population in Great Britain attends comprehensive schools、3、Thanks to the 1988 Education Reform Act, the UK has since provided universal and free state primary and secondary education、4、The Secretary of State for Education is responsible for education in the UK、5、The Department of Education and Science is primarily responsible for public spending on schools、6、In the UK, public schools are publicly-funded schools、7、Universities and higher education colleges enjoy academic freedom, appoint their own staff, award their own degrees, decide which students to admit and are financially self-reliant、8、In the UK, most undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees take three years to complete、9、The Open University was intended to give opportunities to adults who have been unable to take conventional higher education、10、More than 70 British citizens have been awarded the Nobel Prize in science, second only to the United States、TTFFFFFTTT1、There are some _______ universities in Britain, including the Open University、A、70B、80C、90D、1002、The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge date from the _____________ centuries、A、12th and 13thB、13th and 14thC、14th and 15thD、15th and 16th3、The usual age for transfer from primary to secondary schools is _____________ in England, Wales and Northern Ireland、A、14B、13C、12D、114、In Britain, private schools are often called ______、A、comprehensive schoolsB、grammar schoolsC、secondary modern schoolsD、independent schools5、In Britain, higher education is usually defined as advanced courses ofa standard higher than ________ or equivalent、A、GCE O-LevelB、GCE A-LevelC、GCE AS-LevelD、GCSE6、In Britain, education at primary levels emphasizes the following EXCEPT ____________、A、readingB、writingC、arithmeticD、science7、The following universities belong to “red-brick”universities EXCEPT _________、A、University of LeedsB、University of LiverpoolC、University of ManchesterD、University of Glasgow8、The leading scientific society in Britain is ________、A、the British Association for the Advancement ofScienceB、the Royal InstitutionC、the British AcademyD、the Royal SocietyCADDB DDD1、People in the UK spend most of their free time in the pub、2、The Royal National Theatre often performs in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace、3、With the emergence of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who, British popular music led the world from the early 1980s、4、The British Library, the national library, is one of the world’s three largest、5、The UK’s biggest-selling newspaper is The Times、6、The Channel 4 is state-owned, though it operates in a commercial way、7、The national sport of the UK is rugby、8、Cricket is popular in all the four home nations、9、Golf was born in Scotland、10、Tennis is the highest pro for the two weeks of the Wimbledon Championships、FFFTF TFFTT1、The largest and the most important museum in Britain is ____________、A、the British MuseumB、the Victoria and Albert MuseumC、the Imperial War MuseumD、the National Gallery2、Britain’s most popular pastime is ____________、A、reading newspaperB、watching TVC、playing footballD、horse racing3、The Times is a ____________ newspaper in Britain、A、quality dailyB、popular dailyC、quality SundayD、mid-market daily4、The Daily Mirror is a _________ newspaper in Britain、A、quality dailyB、popular dailyC、popular SundayD、mid-market daily5、Football has its traditional home in ___________、A、EnglandB、ScotlandC、FranceD、Italy6、_____________ is the most typical English sports、A、FootballB、RugbyC、CricketD、Horse racing7、Of the following four sports, _____________ has the longest history、A、cricketB、golfC、footballD、rugby8、The Beatles was a band formed by four boys from _________、A、ManchesterB、LiverpoolC、LondonD、EdinburghABABA CABUSA1、The United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east、2、The Mississippi river is the longest river in the United States、3、The Appalachian region is both complicated and varied, containing some of the highest mountains in North America, but also a vast expanse of intermontane basins, plateaus, and isolated ranges、4、Western Washington and Oregon receive plenty of rain and central California is noticeably drier in winter、5、New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America、6、Washington D、C、is located in the Southern States Region、7、Many Southerners have a strong sense of regional loyalty and take pride in the South’s history and tradition、8、The Midwestern States Region is a vast area of generally flat land thatcovers much of the center of the United States、9、Las Vegas and Reno stand out as “American dreamland”, for they primarily find wealth through the gambling and entertainment industries、10、Hawaii has the largest land area of all the states, and Alaska has one of the smallest land areas、FTFFT FTTTF1、The United States of America is the ____________ country in the world in size、A、largestB、second-largestC、third-largestD、fourth-largest2、____________ extend from the northern tip of Maine southwestern to Alabama、A、The Rocky MountainsB、The Appalachian HighlandsC、The Coast MountainsD、The Blue Mountains3、The climate of the United States is influenced by ____________、A、the Atlantic and Pacific OceansB、the Gulf of MexicoC、the Great LakesD、All of the above4、What is the leading commercial crop of the south?A、Cotton、B、Tobacco、C、Sugar cane、D、Rice、5、What Midwestern city is the automobile capital of the world?A、Chicago、B、Detroit、C、Milwaukee、D、Cleveland、6、One of the most important lakes in the United States is _________, which is the largest fresh water lake in the world、A、Lake SuperiorB、Lake MichiganC、Lake HuronD、Lake Ontario7、New England lies in __________ of the United States、A、the northern partB、the southern partC、the northeastern partD、the southeastern part8、The southern part of the Pacific coast in California has a ___________ climate、A、subtropicalB、continental desertC、maritimeD、Mediterranean9、The smallest state in the United States is ___________、A、WashingtonB、Rhode IslandC、HawaiiD、Maryland10、In the United States, the largest city along the Pacific coast is ___________、A、Los AngelesB、San FranciscoC、SeattleD、PortlandDBDBB ACDBA1、The first English colony in America was founded at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607、2、The early British settlers organized the east coast of North America into 17 colonies、3、When many thousands of Southerners saw the triumph of Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election as not simply a political defeat but also a threat to all southern institutions and the southern way of life, they decided to secede from the Confederacy、4、The Progressive Movement was a well-organized, unified movement, demanding government regulation of economy and social condition、5、The Stock Market collapse occurred in 1928 in the United States、6、The Marshall Plan refers to the military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey in the 1950s、7、Nixon was the second President in American history who resigned、8、The black-white racial chasm in post-Civil-Rights-Movement America was highlighted by the savage beating of Martin Luther King by white police officers in 1992、TFFFF FFF1、The British established 13 colonies along _________、A、the west coast of North AmericaB、the west coast of South AmericaC、the east coast of North AmericaD、the east coast of South America2、In the early 1850s, with the westward movement, the slavery became a serious political issue endangering the unity of the country because _________、A、whether or not slavery would expand into the future states formed as a result of the westward movement would affect the balance of power in the SenateB、the South insisted that slavery should be allowed to spread into all new territoriesC、the North refused to let slavery spread into new territoriesD、the North wanted to put an end to slavery3、The Progressive Movement wanted to ________ in order to stop big business control、A、initiate strict government regulationB、have the government fix pricesC、break up all the big businessesD、do away with rebates4、The 1920s in the United States has been described as a period of ____________ 、A、cultural revivalB、loss of purposeC、development in science and technologyD、material success and spiritual frustration5、The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and 1930s was first brought about by _____________、A、bank failures。
00522自考英语国家概况-试卷（答案全面）
00522⾃考英语国家概况-试卷（答案全⾯）⾃考课程综合测验英语国家概况试卷（课程代码 00522 ）⼀、单项选择题（每⼩题2分，共40分） 1. is the largest island in Europe.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Great Britain 2. The UK is bordered on the south by . A. the North Sea B. the English Channel C. the Irish Sea D. the Atlantic Ocean 3. The capital of the UK is .A. EdinburghB. LondonC. LiverpoolD. Birmingham 4. The longest rivers in Britain are the Thames and .A. the MerseyB. the River HumberC. the SevernD. the Tyne River 5. The first known settlers of Britain were the .A. CeltsB. Anglo-SaxonsC. RomansD. Iberians 6. It is that brought the new religion, Christianity, to Britain.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Viking and Danish Invasions 7. Among the following groups of people, the came to Britain first. A. Jutes B. Angles C. Saxons D. Normans8. The Conquest in 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history. A. Roman B. Viking C. Anglo-Saxon D. Norman9. Under , the feudal system in England was completely established. A. Edward I B. Henry II C. King Alfred D. William the Conqueror 10. The Magna Carta was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between .A. the Crown and the BaronsB. the king and the parliamentC. the aristocrats and the middle classD. the monarch and the working people 11. The name of the Hundr ed Years’ War is given to the intermittent war between .A. France and EnglandB. Spain and EnglandC. Germany and EnglandD. America and England12. in the 14th century was the modern name given to the plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.A. Brid FluB. Black DeathC. Yellow FeverD. Scarlet Fever 13. was above all responsible for the religious reform in England.A. Alfred the GreatB. Edward IC. Henry VIIID. William the Conqueror 14. declared that he, and not the Pope, was the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1535.A. James IB. Charles IC. James IID. Henry VIII 15. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I ’s . A. sister B. daughter C. cousin D. half-sister 16. The English Renaissance was largely .A. literaryB. politicalC. religiousD. philosophical 17. The Chartist movement was the first nationwide movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class18. The Seven Years’ War was fought between Britain and for the colonization in North America. A. Spain B. Russia C. Holland D. France19. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the system ended when the Enclosure Acts were introduced. A. tenant B. feudal C. open-field D. enclosed field 20. modified and improved the design of the steam engine in 1765.A. James WattB. Abraham DarbyC. Richard ArkwrightD. Henry Court⼆、论述题（15分）Describe the geographical position of the UK.三、论述题（15分）What do you know about King Alfred? What makes him worthy of the title of “Alfred the Great?年级班级准考证号姓名四、论述题（15分）What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter?五、论述题（15分）What do you know about land enclosures in Britain?答案：。
英语国家概况标准模拟试卷五
I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answer to the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, I point for each)1.The British Isles are made up of _A_ large islands and hundreds of small ones.A.twoB. threeC. fourD.five2.The Norwegian Vikings and the Danes captured York , an important center of Christianity in _B_A. 835B. 867C. 876D.8783.The spirit of the Magna Carta was the limitation of the powers of _D_, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.A. the Archbishop of CanterburyB.the baronsC.the churchD.the king4.The nobles force King John to sign _A_ on June 19, 1215.A. the Great CharterB. the People's CharterC.the Declaration of BtredaD.the Bill of Rights.5.In _C_ , Philip II of Spain dispateched the fleet to invade Englad without success.A. 1585B.1587C. 1588D.15896.The Commonwealth of England created by Oliver Cromwell lasted only _B_ years.A. 10B.11C.12D.137.One of Cromwell's first acts after declaring England a Commonwealth, was to crush a rebellion in _D_A. ScotlandB.WalesC. EnglandD.Ireland.8.The first steam engine was devised by _b_ at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor James Watt modified and improved the design.A. Robert BakewellB.Thomas NewcomerC.Jethro TullD.Thomas Coke9.By _A_ Britain had built up a big empire, "on which the sun never set".A. 1900B.1910C. 1920D.193010.The spark of the First World War was struck at Sarajevo on June 28, _B_, when the Austrian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.A. 1913B. 1914C. 1915D.191611.At the general election of 1945 Winston Churchill was heavily defeated, becaus_D_.A. people did not support his postwar policiesB. Britain's old-colonial possessions were leftC. Britain failed to become a full member of the EECD. people wanted to forget about the war behind them and as Churchill had symbolized the war effort12.In 1982, teh Falkland Islands War broke out between Britain and _a_A. ArgentinaB.BrazilC. PeruD.Columbia13.The MOnarchy is the oldest institution of government, going back to at least_B_century.A.the 8thB.the 9thC.the 10thD.the 11th14.By tradition,the leader of the majority party is appointed _A_ by teh Sovereign in the United Kingdom.A. the Prime MinisterB.Member of ParliamentC. Lord of AppealD.Speaker of the House15.Bills concerning finance are always introduced in _a.A. the House of CommonsB. the House of LordsC.Both HousesD.the Privy Council16.The seventh Sunday after Easter is _C_A. Good FridayB.Easter SundayC. Whit SundayD.not a festival17.The home of golf is _A_ where the game has been played since the _century.A. Scotland, 17thB.England, 17thC.England, 18thD.Scotland, 18th18.B_ is an integral and pervasive influence on national life and culture of Ireland.A. ProtestantismB. CatholicismC. Calvinist doctrineD.Idealism19.Ireland was invaded by a number of Celtic tribes in prehistoric times and the most important were_A_A.the GaelsB.teh DanceC.the VikingsD.Anglo-Saxons20.When did the Republic of Ireland join the EC? DA.In 1954B. In 1955C. In 1970D.In 197321.The United States is _C_A. the most populous country in the worldB.the second most populous country in the worldC.the third most populous country in the worldD.the fourth most populous country in the world22._d_ was meant to guarantee the blacks and others the right to vote.A. Emancipation Proclamation in 1863B.the Civil Rights Act of 1964C.the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1865D.the Voting Rights Act of 196523.The three Puritan traditions are _A_A. religious tolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningB.religious dissent, aggressiveness and respect for learningC.religious intolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningD.religious intolerance, aggressiveness and respect for achievement24.Slave labor was widespread in the south because _C_A.the cold weather in the north was not suitable for Negro slavesB.Negro slaves could not cope with machines in factories in the northC.Negro Slaves were best suited for the kind of plantation economy in the southD.the north world not allow slavery to spread into their states25.Why did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?dA. Because President Lincoln himself was an abolitionistB. Because he wanted to punish the slave-owners in those states which broke away fromthe union.C. Because he has no other alternativeD.Because he realized that in order to win the war, he should make it a just war against slavery so as to rally as many people as possible under the banner of the Federal Government26.Sacco and Vanzatti were sentenced to death and executed because _A_A. of their radical political ideasB. they were guilty of killing two peopleC.they were members of KKKD.they stole $16,00027.One of the measures taken by the Roosevelt Administration in the New Deal was _C_A. to close down more banksB.to further loosen the control of financial institutionsC.to adopt a number of labor laws to raise the role of labor in the relations of productionD.to encourage farm production28.During the WWII, the Axis powers were mainly made up by _D_A. Germany, France and JapanB.France,Japan and BritainC.Germany, Italy and BritainD.Germany, Italy and Japan29.Soon after the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Congress, supported by the _D_ Administration, adopted the Taiwan Relations Act.A. KennedyB.JohnsonC.TrumanD.Carter30.Since Truman sent the 7th Fleet, the key problem in U.S.-China relations has been the _D_ problemA.economiciatryC. territoryD.Taiwan31.Currently U.S. exports are about _B_ of the world's total.A. 13%B.15%C. 17%D.30%32.The U.S. system of government is based on _A_ of powers.A. separationB.concerntrationC.centralizationD.central control33.In the United States, the "winner-take-all" system applies to _C_A.all the statesB.a majority of the statesC.all states except MaineD.only Maine34.of the four kinds of high schools _B high schools only aim to prepare students for college.prehensiveB. acaademicC.vocationalD.technical35.The 1983 report "A Nation At Risk" cited _D_ as examples of the decline of educational standards?A. high rates of adult illiteracyB.decliining SAT scoresC.low scores on itnernational comparison of knowledge by American studentsD.All of above36.Mark Twain's master work was _B_A. The Sketch BookB.The Adventure of Huckleberry FinnC.The Adventures of Tom SawyerD.The Celebrated Jumping Frog37.Easter celebrates the rising of Jesus Christ from his tomb while Christmas celebrates the _A_ of Jesus Christ.A.birthB.rising to heavenC.meeting with angelD.none of the above38.The highest peak in Canada, Mount Logan, is in the _D_ of northwest Canada.A. HalifaxB. AlbertaC. Northern TerritoryD.Yukon Territory39.Who was the first European to discover Canada?AA.John CabotB. Jacques CartierC. Samuel de ChamplainD.Henry Hudson.40.In 1905 two more provinces were created . They were _C_A.Qntario and QuebecB.Manitoba and British ColumbiaC.Alberta and SaskatchewanD.Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island41.Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and _C_ jointed in 1867 in a "Confederation."A. AlbertaB. ManitobaC. Nova ScotiaD.Saskatchewan42.The majority of French-speaking Canadians live in _C_A.New BrunswickB.OntarioC. QuebecD.Nova Scotia43.The geographical structure of Australia is generally divided into three topographical regions:cA. the Eastern Plateau, the Central highlands and the Western Lowlands.B. the Central Plateau, the Western highlands and the Eastern Lowlands.C. the Western Plateau, the Eastern highlands and the Central Eastern Lowlands.D.the Central Plateau, the Western highlands and the Eastern Lowlands.44.The highest point in Australia is _B_A. Mount YukonB.Mount KosciuscoC. Ben NevisD.Scafell45._b_is the smallest mainland state in Australia.A.QueenslandB. VictoriaC.TasmaniaD.Western Australia46.Australia's most famous national park, which used to be known as Ayers Rock, is now called _A_ in teh Aboriginal language.A. UluruB.YolnguC.AnanguD.Nungga47.In 1988, Australia celebrated its _C_ anniversary of the founding of the first white settlement there.A.100thB.150thC.200thD.250th48.New Zealand's highest peak is _C_ in the mountain range called teh southern Alps.A. Mount NgauruhoeB.Mount TongariroC. Mount CookD.Mount Taranaki49.A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that it often has _C_A. floodsB.volcanic eruptionsC.earthquakesD.droughts50.The sunning town in New Zealand is _A_A. NelsonB.ManawatuC.WaitakeiD.ChristchurchII. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following question. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet (30 points, 3 points for each)51.Why did William I give his barons large estates in England?William I gave large estates to his barons because he wanted to get a promise of military service and a proportion of the land's produce.52.What was Queen Mary known as?She was known as the "Bloody Mary" and also remembered as the monarch who lost the last British possession on the continent -French port of Calais during a renewed war with France.53.Which war was relatively smooth, wih no bloodshed, nor any execution of the king in Britain?It is the Glorious Revolution.54.Why does the United States have an ideal location for trade？Because America's Atlantic coast faces the developed countries of Western Europe and its Pacific coast and Hawaii give the nation an approach to the Far East and Australiasia.55.What is the hightest duty of the President in the United States?The hightest duty of the President is the execution or carrying out of the law.56.Who was the first to explore fully the possibilities of free verse?Walt Witman was the first to explore fully the possibilities of free verse.57.What happened to the French colony after the Seven Years'War?After the Seven Years'War the French were forced to give up every inch of land in North America and the whole of Canada came under the British rule.58.How do children in remote areas of Australia receive their education?They receive their education at home through a radio educational system called school of the air.59.What do you think is the most noticeable feature of New Zealand geogrophy?The mountains widely spread all over the country where active volcanoes scatter.60.What caused the land disputes between the Maoris and the settlers in New Zealand?When Maori people started to restrict land sales (as was their right under the treaty) the government came udner pressure from the land hungry settlers Relaitons got worse and war broke out in North Island in the 1860's.Ш Exp lain each of the following terms in English. Write yore- answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20 points, 5 points for each)61.the Great CharterKing John's reign caused much discontent among the barons. In 1215, he was forced to sign a document , known as Magna Carta, or the Great Charter. It has 63 clauses. Though it has long been regarded as the foundation of English liberities,its spirit was the limitation of the king's powers, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.62.Wars of RosesThey refer to the battles between the House of Lancaster and the House of York between 1445 and 1485. The former was symbolized by the red rose, and the latter by the white one. After the wars, feudalism received its death blow and the king's power became supreme. Tudor monarchs ruled England and Wales for over two hundred years.63."Great Compromise" of July 16On July 16,1787, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention agreed to give each state an equal vote in the Senate but making representation in the House reflect the size of each state's population.64.TranscendentalismTranscendentalism was a movement that emerged in the 1830s and 1840samong American young intellectuals which emphasized man's potentiality for goodness , creativity, and self-development. Ralph Waldo Emerson was regarded as the leader of the movement.。
英语国家概况模拟试卷
英语国家概况模拟试卷英语专业《英语国家文化（I）》模拟练习卷1. European culture is made up of many elements, which have gone through changes over the centuries. Two of these elements are considered to be more enduring and they are: the Greco-Roman element, and the Judeo-Christian element.2. Around the 6th century AD, British Celts displaced from Glasgow and occupied the area around what is now Edinburgh.3. The island of Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland and Wales.4. The Good Friday Agreement assures that the Dublin government was able to make representations to the British government on matters affecting the northern Catholic minority.5. “Ulster”, referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom.6. As the king in theory had God on his side, it was thought that he should exercise absolute power.7. The term “parliament” was first officially used in 1066 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and town.8. There are three major national parties in the UK: Labor, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats.9. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.10. The southeast of England is the best agricultural land in Briatin.1. In the history of the UK, who is the hero against invaders by English people?A. King Arthur against Anglo-Saxons, the forefather of today’s English people.B. Alfred the Great against V ikings from Scandinavia in the Central Europe.C. William Wallace against King Edward the first.D. Llywelyn against King Edward the first.2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Wales was invaded by the Romans.B. Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C. Wales was threatened by the English.D. Wales was threatened by the Anglo-Saxons. 3. How many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A. 26B. 6C. 32D. 84. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street. They came first ___.A. to protect CatholicsB. to maintain traffic order in Northern IrelandC. to protect ProtestantsD. to place the Royal Ulster since they were unable to keep social order5. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A. James IIB. William of OrangeC. Oliver CromwellD. George I6. Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A. UK constitution is unwritten.B. It is made up of Act of Parliament, Common laws, Equity laws and European Community legislation.C. Prime Minister summons and dissolves Parliament.D. Queen must assent to Bills passed by Parliament7. Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979?A. the Conservative governmentB. the Liberal governmentC. the Labor governmentD. the radical government8. Which of the following party adopts a “fatherly” sense of obligation to poorer people in the society?A. the Conservative PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. t he Party of WalesD. the Labor Party9. Which of the following about British economy is true?A. UK is still the world factory although it declined absolutely.B. British government did not elect to transit to Euro and instead retained the pound as its currency.C. Except for coal, natural gas, and oil, the UK has few natural resources.D. The best agricultural land in Britain is in the southwest of England.10. Which of the following is true about present UK’s schools?A. The minority of the students attend schools wholly or partly supported with public funds.B. Private school means good quality of education, better universities and better jobs for the wealthiermiddle class.C. “Public schools” in the UK are part of the national educational system and most of students attendthe public schools.D. In the UK those who pass the GNVQs exams will go to university.得分评卷人复核人I. Decide whether the following statements is true(T) or false (F). (1 point each, 10 points)得分评卷人复核人II. Choose the answer that best completes the statementor answers the question. (1 point each, 20 points)得分评卷人复核人III. Read the following statements and fill in theblanks. (1 point each, 20 points)1. In 1066, William Normandy crossed the English Channel and defeated an English army under _____. This marks the last time that an army from outside Britain succeeded in invading.2. In 1314, the Scots defeated English army under the leadership of Robert Bruce at the Battle of _____ and won the independence of Scotland for 300 years.3. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was of 1916, in which the rebels took over Dublin’s Post Office, forcing the British to retake it by military means.4. The Home Rule Bill was finally passed in _____, but the process was overtaken by the WWI and was suspended for the duration of the war.5. The most important function of the Parliament is to ______.6._____, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth II, unitedEngland under his rule in 829.7. The Bill of Rights was passed in 1689 to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore _____.8. _____ was established by the Labor government in 1948, providing health care for all the people.9. The immigrants have problems of unemployment, under-representation in politics and unfair treatment by police and by the _____ system.10. Periodic national elections are very important in the western model of _____.1. The Provisional IRA2. The House of Lords3. V ote of No Confidence4. The Open UniversityDirections: Write a short essay after reading the following article. In the first part of your writing, you should summarize the characteristics of UK population. In the second part, you should explain some related concepts about it with the knowledge you learned in the Course.Britain’s predominant historical stock is called Anglo-Saxon. Germanic peoples from Europe—the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes—arrived in Britain in massive numbers between the 5th and 7th centuries AD. These people tended to be tall, blond, and blue-eyed. Their language became the foundation of the basic, short, everyday words in modern English. These groups invaded and overwhelmed Roman Britain, choosing to settle on the plains of England because of the mild climate and good soils. Native Britons fought the great flood of Germanic peoples, and many Britons who survived fled west to the hill country. These refugees and native Britons were Celts who had absorbed the earliestpeoples on the island, the prehistoric people known as Iberians. Celts tended to be shorter than Anglo-Saxons and have rounder heads. Most had darker hair, but a strikingly high percentage of Celts had red hair.After the Anglo-Saxon conquest, the Celts remained in Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and the West Country (the southwestern peninsula of Britain), where Celtic languages are still used to some extent and Celtic culture is still celebrated. This geographic separation between the Germanic Anglo-Saxons and the Celts has broken down over the centuries as people have migrated and intermarried.A substantial number of Scandinavians raided and settled in Great Britain and Ireland during the 9th century. By then the Anglo-Saxons had established agricultural and Christian communities, and eventually they succeeded in subduing and integrating the Scandinavians into their kingdoms. In 1066 the Normans, French-speaking invaders of Norse origin, conquered England, adding yet another ethnic component. Although the Normans were the last major group to add their stock to the British population, waves of other foreigners and refugees have immigrated to Britain for religious, political, and economic reasons. Protestant French sought refuge in the 17th century, sailors of African ancestry came in the 18th century, and Jews from central and Eastern Europe immigrated in the late 19th century and during the 1930s and late 1940s.Most British people attribute their origins to the early invaders, calling themselves English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, or Ulsterites. The Ulsterites are an ethnically controversial group—some claim they are Scottish and others identify themselves as Protestant Irish. The remaining share of the population areminorities who arrived, for the most part, in the decades following the end of World War II in 1945.These minorities—Chinese, Asian Indians, Pakistanis, Africans, and Caribbean people of African ancestry—came to Britain in substantial numbers after 1945. Immigration from the South Asian subcontinent (India and Pakistan) stabilized in the 1990s, but immigration from African countries continued to rise. By the late 1990s more than half of the people in these categories had been born in the United Kingdom. These newer ethnic groups tend to live in the more urban and industrial areas of England, especially in London, Birmingham, and Leeds. It is estimated that 60 percent of black Britons live in the London area, along with 41 percent of the Asian Indian population.得分评卷人复核人IV. Tell what you know about the following in yourown words. (5points each, 20 points)得分评卷人复核人V. Essay writing. (30 points)Although population censuses have been taken in the United Kingdom every decade since 1801, the 1991 census was the first to include a question on ethnic origin. More than 94 percent of the population is described as white. According to the most recent estimates, based on 1994 statistics, Asian Indians make up 1.5 percent of the British population; Pakistanis, 0.9 percent; Bangladeshis, 0.3 percent; Chinese, 0.3 percent; Caribbeans, 0.08 percent; and Africans, 0.03 percent.Irish immigration to Britain is unique. The Irish have migrated to Great Britain for centuries and continue to do so. If their descendants are included along with the 2.4 percent counted as ethnic Irish living in Great Britain today, they form a large component of the British population. Originally the Irishmigrated to Britain to perform hard labor, such as building the railroads, but in recent years college graduates with high-tech skills are making up a higher percentage of Irish immigrants. Some live in largely Irish communities and others are quickly and completely absorbed into mainstream society. All children born to Irish parents in Britain are called British. Any citizen of Ireland who settles in Britain automatically has British citizenship.The United Kingdom is generally a prosperous, well-educated, and tolerant society, and ethnic differences have sparked relatively little violence and hostility. Even so, black and Asian populations tend to cluster in certain urban neighborhoods, where economic and social disadvantages have become pronounced. There was significant rioting in the 1980s, which was attributed to several causes. One factor was tension between the predominantly white police force and the poorest ethnic communities. Another was competition between unskilled whites and unskilled workers from ethnic minorities. Still another factor was the resentment by white middle-class businesspeople, particularly smaller shopkeepers, of the keen competition presented by Asians, who tend to work long hours and have support from family members and members of their own ethnic community in running their businesses.Many individuals from ethnic minorities hold managerial and professional positions, and several sit in Parliament. Local and national government programs exist to seek fairness and justice for ethnic minorities. Educational programs and the law bolster equal opportunity. The Race Relations Act of 1976 makes it illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, nationality, or origin, and it is a criminal offense to incite racial hatred.From the 18th century until well into the 19th century, Britain’s population soared as the death rate dropped and the birth rate remained high. During this period the total population increased from approximately 6 million in the 1760s to 26 million in the 1870s. Toward the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century the birth rate stabilized and the death rate remained low. The population took on the characteristics of a modern, developed, and prosperous state. Family size decreased and the median age of the population rose. Compared to the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of younger people and a higher percentage of older people, with 20.5 percent over the age of 60; those under the age of 15 years make up only 19.5 percent of the population. Life expectancy in 2005 was 76 years for men and 81 years for women. The British government has more strictly controlled immigration in recent decades, and emigration has continued steadily. Nevertheless, the population of the UK is expected to continue growing slowly.The United Kingdom has a population of 60,441,457 (2005 estimate), with an average population density of 250 persons per sq km (648 per sq mi). The population density of the United Kingdom is one of the highest in the world, exceeding most Asian and European nations. England is the most populated part of the United Kingdom, with 49,855,700 people (2003), which means more than four-fifths of the United Kingdom’s population resides in England. It is also the most densely populated portion of the United Kingdom, with a population density of 382 persons per sq km (990 per sq mi). Scotland possesses 5,057,400 people, and a population density of 64 persons per sq km (166 per sq mi). Wales has 2,938,000 people, with a population density of 142 persons per sq km (367 per sq mi). Northern Ireland’spopulation is 1,702,600, and it has 120 persons per sq k m (311 per sq mi).Britain’s population is overwhelmingly urban, with 88.9 percent living in urban areas and 11.1 percent living in rural areas. The Industrial Revolution built up major urban areas, and most of Britain’s people live in and around them to th is day. England’s population is densest in the London area, around Birmingham and Coventry in the Midlands, and in northern England near the old industrial centers of Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle upon Tyne. In the 1980s and 1990s southern England, particularly the southeast, became a center of population growth, due in large part to the growth of the high-tech and service sectors of the economy.The population of Greater London is about 7 million (1995 estimate), making it by far the most populous city in the United Kingdom. It is the seat of government, center of business, and the heart of arts and culture. Birmingham is the second largest city, with 976,400 people. Other large cities in the United Kingdom include Leeds with 715,500, Glasgow with 578,700, and Sheffield with 513,100. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has a population of about 449,000; Cardiff, the capital of Wales, has 305,200 people; and Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, has a population of 277,200..。
英语国家概况测试
英语国家概况测试英语国家概况测试（美国、加拿大）1.What is the nickname(s) of the U.S.A.?A. Uncle SamB. Brother JonathanC. Y ankeeD. All of the above2. Name the largest freshwater lake in the world.A. ErieB. OntarioC. SuperiorD. Mic higan3. America celebrates its National Day on _______.A. July 4B. June 4C. July 14D. June 144. In which city was President John F. Kennedy assassinated in 1963?A. San Francisco, CaliforniaB. Washington. D.C.C. Seattle, WashingtonD. Dallas, Texas5. Give the names of the two American presidents who were assassinated during their presidency.A. John Kennedy and Franklin RooseveltB. Abraham Lincoln and John KennedyC. Abraham Lincoln and Ronald ReaganD. Ronald Reagan and Franklin Roosevelt6. Which sport is supposed to be America’s national sport and used to be called “American’favorable pastime”?A. BaseballB. BasketballC. RugbyD. Cricket7. How many dimes are there in a dollar?A. 10B. 7C. 5D. 38. What was the name of the first man who walked on the moon?A. Neil ArmstrongB. Eugene O’NealC. Louise StrongD. V an Gau9. Which city is called Motor city?A. DetroitB. ChicagoC. BostonD. Denver10. What is the American national anthem?A. MarseillaiseB. God Save the King/QueenC. March of the V olunteersD. The Star-Spangled Banner11. Name the two major political parties of the U.S.A.A. The national Party and the Free PartyB. The Labor Party and the Conservative PartyC. The Democratic Party and the Republican PartyD. The People’s Party and the Union Party12. How many branches of government are outlined in the U.S.A.?A. FourB. ThreeC. TwoD. One13. In which university did the first computer come into being?A. Stanford UniversityB. Princeton UniversityC. Pennsylvania UniversityD. Harvard University14. When did China and the United States of America normalized their diplomatic relations ？A．1972 B.1975 C. 1977D.197915. The smallest state in terms of size in the U.S.A. is ________.A. NevadaB. Rhode IslandC. HawaiiD. Maine16. What is meant by CIA?A. Central Intelligence AssociationB. Communication Information AssociationC. Cultural Institute of AustraliaD. Concentration of Investigation Application17. What city in the U.S.A. is considered the birthplace of jazz music?A. Salt Lake CityB. BostonC. SeattleD. New Orleans18. Name the river that flows by Washington D.C., on which the capital of the USA is located.A. ColoradoB. PotomacC. ColumbiaD. Missouri19. The American Negro leader who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1964 was ______.A. A. Martin LutherB. Toni MorrisonC. Martin Luther KingD. Nelson Mandela20. What is the name of the American national flag?A. The Star-Spangled BannerB. The Stars and StripesC. The Old GloryD. All of the above21. The Great Plain along the Mississippi River is known as the ________.A. American Wine JarB. American GranaryC. American GardenD. American Fishing Center22. One of the famous national park in the US is the __________.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. Hyde ParkC. Kakadu National ParkD. Rose Garden23. The largest and one of the oldest trees in the USA and in the world is ________.A. thistleB. wattleC. sequoiaD. eucalypt24. Which of the following is NOT a place in the USA?A. Empire State BuildingB. Fifth A venueC. Trafalgar SquareD. United Nations Plaza25. What country is known as the Land of Maple Leaf?A. United States Of AmericaB. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandC. New ZealandD. Canada26. The national anthem of Canada is _________.A. Canada The BeautifulB. O CanadaC. God Defend CanadaD. Advance Canada Fair27. The capital city of Canada is _________.A. MontrealB. TorontoC. AlbertD. Ottawa28. According to the Official Language Act of Canada, there are two official languages in this country. they are: ________.A. English and SpanishB. English and PortugueseC. English and FrenchD. English and Celtic29. Canada is a world _________ producer of nickel, zinc, and asbestos….A. primaryB. secondC. thirdD. fourth30. The highest peak in Canada is ________, which is the Y ukon Territory of northwest Canada.A. Mount LawrenceB. Mount SuperiorC. Mount LoganD. Mount Huron31. St. Lawrence and River Columbia are shared by both _________.A. American and MexicoB. American and CanadaC. America and CubaD. America and Brazil32. Apart from Paris, France, Montreal is regarded as the largest______ city in the world, known as “Paris the Second”.A. Spanish-speakingB. Portuguese-speakingC. German-speakingD. French-speaking33. ______, the third largest city in Canada, is well known as Ice-Free Harbor.A. MontrealB. QuebecC. TorontoD. V ancouver34. Canada is the world’s ________ country in terms of land area.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest35. In Canada, nearly _______ of the land has no permanent population.A. 98%B. 89%C. 68%D. 57%36. The European discovery of Canada can be traced back to the end of the ________ century.A. 15thB. 16thC. 17thD. 18th37. The Canadian federal state was established in _________.A. 1847B. 1857C. 1867D. 187738. The Queen is represented in Canada by the Governor-General, who is appointed on the recommendation of the ________.A. PresidentB. SpeakerC. Prime MinisterD. Chancellor39. It was ________ who established the settlement in Canada in 1608.A. John CabotB. ChamplainC. Jacques CartierD. Henry Hudson40. Canada ranks thirty-_______ in population in the world.A. fourthB. thirdC. secondD. first41. _________ of Canadians speak English and _______ French only.A. 67%; 18%B. 68%; 10%C.79%; 16%D. 77%;15%42. The largest university in Canada is _________ University.A. LavalB. QuebecC. TorontoD. Montreal43. A survey of Canadian leisure activities showed that _______ was the most popular form of recreation in the summer.A. tennisB. swimmingC. golfD. baseball44. ________ wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became the U.S. President.A. Thomas JeffersonB. John AdamsC. Thomas PaineD. George Washington45. Who was the President during the American Civil War?A. George WashingtonB. Abraham LincolnC. Thomas JeffersonD. Andrew Jackson46. In America, community colleges, sometimes called technical colleges or city colleges, are primarily two-year public institutions providing higher education and lower-lever tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and _______.A. bachelor’s degrees master’s degrees C. associate’s degrees D. college’s degrees47. The New Deal was a series of economic programs implemented in America between 1933 and 1936 during the first term of President ________.A. Theodore RooseveltB. Franklin RooseveltC. Abraham LincolnD. John F. Kennedy48. 1. ____ has the power to impeach the President of the United States when he abuses his power.A. The SenateB. The Justice of the Supreme CourtC. The CongressD. The Supreme court49. The highest authority of the Supreme Court is ______.A. to review decisions of the courts of appealB. to review decisions of the federal district courtsC. to try the impeachment caseD. to interpret the US Constitution50. The symbol of the Republican Party is ______.A. a bearB. a lionC. an oxD. an elephant。
英语国家概况试卷5
---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------英语国家概况试卷5英语国家概况考试试卷题号 I 得分II III总分注意：请将所有试题答案做在试卷二上，做在试卷一上不得分试卷一Part I Choose the correct answer. (1’×50=50’)1．The British Isles are made up of ________A. two large islands and hundreds of small onesB. two large islands and Northern IrelandC. three large islands and hundreds of small onesD. three large islands and Northern Ireland2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are _____A. Britain, Scotland and WalesB. England, Scotland and WalesC. Britain, Scotland and IrelandD. England, Scotland and Ireland3. In British history, both Saxons and Angels came from ________A. northern EuropeB. northern GermanyC. southern EuropeD. southern Germany4. It was _________ who laid the foundations of the English state.A. the VikingsB. the DanesC. the CeltsD. the Anglo-Saxons5._________ is perhaps the best-known event in English history.A. The Norman Conquest of 1066B. The Great Charter of 1215C. The Hundred Years’ War with FranceD. The English Renaissance6. In the reign of the Norman kings ___________ flowered on the English soil.A. the German cultureB. the British cultureC. the Danish cultureD. the Norman culture7. Black Death, an epidemic1/ 12disease spread by rat fleas, spread through Europe in the ____centuryA.13thB. 14thC. 15thD. 16th命题组组长签字：8. The English Renaissance achieved its finest expression in __________A. Elizabethan dramaB. Leonardo Da Vinci’s worksC. Thomas Moor’s worksD. Thomas Wyatt’s poems9. The English Civil War had been seen as a conflict between ________A. the Commons and the LordsB. the King and the BaronsC. Parliament and the KingD. the Crown and the Church10. Two of the most famous literary works of late 17th century England were John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’sProgress and _________A. William Shakespeare’s HamletB. Francis Bacon’s EssaysC. John Milton’s Paradise LostD. Christopher Marlowe’s Tamburlaine11. In Britain, ________ were the forerunners of the Conservative Party.A. the ToriesB. the PuritainsC. the WhigsD. the Anglo-Americans12. As a result of t he Industrial Revolution, Britain became ________A. “the shop of the world”B. “the workshop of the world”C. “the centre of the world”D. “the leader of the world”13. ________ is generally regarded as the greatest writer in the English languageA. Christopher MarloweB. William ShakespeareC. Edmund SpenserD. Charles Dickens14. In Britain, the prime minister is the leader of the party that holds the most seats in ___A. the House of LordsB. the House of CommonsC. the SenateD. the House---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------of Representatives15. In Britain, private schools or independent schools are called __________A. grammar schoolsB. high schoolsC. public schoolsD. state schools16. In American, the first English colony was founded at _______ in 1607.A. Jamestown, VirginiaB. Plymouth, MassachusettsC. New AmsterdamD. Boston, Massachusetts17. The first immigrants in American history came from _______ and _________A. Ireland/FranceB. England / ChinaC. Scotland / EnglandD. England / the Netherlands18. The British established 13 colonies along ___________第1页（本试卷共 5 页）3/ 12A. the west coast of North AmericaB. the west coast of South AmericaC. the east coast of North AmericaD. the east coast of South America19. The American War of Independence began with ________A. the battles of TrentonB. the Boston Tea PartyC. the battles of Lexington and ConcordD. the battles of Gettysburg20. The declaration of Independence was drafted by ________A. Abraham LincolnB. John AdamsC. Benjamin FranklinD. Thomas Jefferson21. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by _______ during the Civil WarA. George WashingtonB. Abraham LincolnC. Thomas JeffersonD. Franklin Roosevelt22. The 1920s in the U.S. has been described as a period of __________A. cultural revivalB. loss of purposeC. development in science and technologyD. material success and spiritual frustration23. McCarthyism refers to the anti-Communist hysteria whipped up by senator McCarthy ______A. after world war IB. during world war IIC. in the early 1950sD. in the 1960s24. The famous leader of black movements in the U.S. in the 60s is _________A. Abraham LincolnB. George GarrisonC. Douglas MoorD. Martin Luther King25. The functions of institutions of higher education in the U.S. are _______A. research and teachingB. teaching and degree awardingC. professional training, teaching and public serviceD. teaching, research and public service26. Walt---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ Whitman’s masterpiece is ________A. Leaves of GrassB. Song of MyselfC. A tramp AbroadD. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer27. The_____, the backbone of the North American continent, is also known as the Continental Divide.A. AppalachiansB. RockiesC. Blue Ridge MountainsD. Great Smokies28. The American Constitution was drawn up in 1787 when _________A. the War of Independence was startedB. the War of Independence was wonC. the American Civil War was startedD. the American Civil War was won29. 2. The general election in America is held every _____ years.A. 5B. 4C. 6D. 330. Among the following authors, the one who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, is __A. T. S. EliotB. Emily DickensonC. Walt WhitmanD. Richard Wright31. The legal holiday observed annually in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November is _____A. Independence DayB. Thanksgiving DayC. Washington’s BirthdayD. Halloween32. The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ____________.A. friendship and happinessB. peace and plentyC. cooperation and rich rewardD. love and happiness33. By long custom, nationally observed holidays in the U.S. include the following except ______A. ChristmasB. Valentine’s DayC. Lincoln’s BirthdayD. Mid-Summer’s Day34. In terms of area Canada is the ________5/ 12country in the world.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest35. The first British settlers in Canada were _______ who refused to fight against the British army theWar of American Independence.A. French refugeesB. British merchantsC. American refugeesD. French reformers36. Australia was originally inhabited by ________.A. IndiansB. EskimosC. MaorisD. Aborigines37. _______ is the oldest of the Australian states because it was the first colony established by Britain第2页（本试卷共 5 页）---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------in 1788.A. VictoriaB. New South WalesC. South AustraliaD. Queensland38. _________ is an integral and pervasive influence on national life and culture of Ireland.A. ProtestantismB. CatholicismC. Calvinist doctrineD. Idealism39. In Ireland, the constitution provides for both ________ as official languages.A. Irish and EnglishB. English and FrenchC. Irish and FrenchD. English and Welsh40. The capital of New Zealand is __________.A. Wellington B. ChristchurchC. HamiltonD. Auckland41. The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called ________.A. EskimosB. AboriginesC. IndiansD. Maoris42.The largest city in Australia is _______.A.CanberraB.MelbourneC.SydneyD.Perth43.The climate in New Zealand is ________.A.subtropicalB.arcticC.temperateD.tropical44._______is/are mainly responsible for education in Australia.A.Federal governmentB.State governmentC.Territory assembliesD.Municipal government45.Of the following,____ is not among the 3 major Australian Parties.A.The Labor PartyB.The National PartyC.The Liberal PartyD.The Australian Democrats46.The Commonwealth of Australia was established in ______.A.1847B.1885C.1900D.190147. Franklin Roosevelt’s7/ 12program for the depression was called .A. ProgressivismB. laissez faireC. New FreedomD. New Deal48._______is celebrated as New Zealand ‘s National Day.A.February 6B.July 4thC.June 14thD.June 4th49.The most well-known Irish writer is _____. He introduces the stream of consciousness technique.A. Mark TwainB.Emily DickinsonC. James JoyceD.Charles Dickens50.In Ireland the head of state is the ______.A.Prime MinisterB.PresidentC.British monarchD.General GovernorPart II Give one-sentence answer to the following questions. (3’×10=30’) 1. What is the official name of Great Britain? 2. In the election of 1979, who became the first woman prime minister in Britain? 3. In Britain, what does BBC stand for?4. What are the two major political parties in the United States?5. What is the principal river in the United States?6. Why is Australia a dry land?7. When did Ireland declare itself a republic?8. What animal is regarded as a national symbol of New Zealand?9. How many large cities do you know in Canada ?10. In New Zealand what is the Treaty of Waittangi ?PartIII Explain the following items either in English or in Chinese. (5’×4=20’) 1. The Industrial Revolution 2. English Renaissance 3. The Declaration of Independence 4. Separation of powers英语国家概况考试试卷第3页（本试卷共 5 页）---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------学院：姓名：专业：学号：班级：授课教师：试卷二Part I Choose the correct answer. 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In Britain, what does BBC stand for?4. What are the two major9/ 12political parties in the United States? 5. What is the principal river in the United States?6. Why is Australia a dry land? 7. When did Ireland declare itself a republic? 8. What animal is regarded as a national symbol of New Zealand? 9. How many large cities do you know in Canada ? 10. In New Zealand what is the Treaty of WaittangiPartIII Explain the following items either in English or in Chinese. (5’×4=20’)1. The Industrial Revolution2. English Renaissance3. The Declaration of Independence4. Separation of powers英语国家概况考试试卷 (答案)Part I: Choose the correct answer. (1’×50=50’)1-5: A B B D A6-10: D B A C C第4页（本试卷共 5 页）---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ 11- 15: A B B B C16- 20: A D C C D21-25: B D C D D26-30: A B B B A31-35: B B D B C36-40: D B B A A41-45: B C C B D46-50: D D A C BPart II Give one-sentence answer to the following questions. (3’×10=30’)1． The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2．Margaret Thatcher 3．British Broadcasting Corporation 4．The Republic Party and the Democratic Party. 5． The Mississippi 6． Because more than half of Australia is covered by dry lands. 7． In 1949 8． The Kiwi. 9． Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver . 10.It’s an agreement between the chiefs of the Maori people and the Brithish Crown.Part Ⅲ Explain the following items either in English or in Chinese. (5’×4=20’)1. The Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution refers to the mechanizaton ofindustry and the consequent changes in social and economic organization in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries.2. English Renaissance: Politically, the English Renaissance marks the end of the period ofcivil war among the old feudal aristocracy in mid-15th century, and the establishment of a第5页modern, efficient, centralized state. Technically, the date is close to that of the introduction of printing into England. And culturally, the first important period in England was the reign11/ 12of the second Tudor monarch, Henry VIII.3. It it an important document in the war of Independence. Thomas Jefferson drafted theDeclaration of Independence. On July 4,1776, the Congress adopted the declaration. It marked the indepencence of the United States.4. Separation of powers is the concept thought to be the safeguards of the U.S. government.The government is divided into three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Each branch has part of the powers but not all the power. And each branch of government can check or block the actions of the other branches. The three branches are thus in balance. This is called “caecks and balances”（本试卷共 5 页）。
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I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answer to the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, I point for each)1.The British Isles are made up of _A_ large islands and hundreds of small ones.A.twoB. threeC. fourD.five2.The Norwegian Vikings and the Danes captured York , an important center of Christianity in _B_A. 835B. 867C. 876D.8783.The spirit of the Magna Carta was the limitation of the powers of _D_, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.A. the Archbishop of CanterburyB.the baronsC.the churchD.the king4.The nobles force King John to sign _A_ on June 19, 1215.A. the Great CharterB. the People's CharterC.the Declaration of BtredaD.the Bill of Rights.5.In _C_ , Philip II of Spain dispateched the fleet to invade Englad without success.A. 1585B.1587C. 1588D.15896.The Commonwealth of England created by Oliver Cromwell lasted only _B_ years.A. 10B.11C.12D.137.One of Cromwell's first acts after declaring England a Commonwealth, was to crush a rebellion in _D_A. ScotlandB.WalesC. EnglandD.Ireland.8.The first steam engine was devised by _b_ at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor James Watt modified and improved the design.A. Robert BakewellB.Thomas NewcomerC.Jethro TullD.Thomas Coke9.By _A_ Britain had built up a big empire, "on which the sun never set".A. 1900B.1910C. 1920D.193010.The spark of the First World War was struck at Sarajevo on June 28, _B_, when the Austrian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.A. 1913B. 1914C. 1915D.191611.At the general election of 1945 Winston Churchill was heavily defeated, becaus_D_.A. people did not support his postwar policiesB. Britain's old-colonial possessions were leftC. Britain failed to become a full member of the EECD. people wanted to forget about the war behind them and as Churchill had symbolized the war effort12.In 1982, teh Falkland Islands War broke out between Britain and _a_A. ArgentinaB.BrazilC. PeruD.Columbia13.The MOnarchy is the oldest institution of government, going back to at least_B_century.A.the 8thB.the 9thC.the 10thD.the 11th14.By tradition,the leader of the majority party is appointed _A_ by teh Sovereign in the United Kingdom.A. the Prime MinisterB.Member of ParliamentC. Lord of AppealD.Speaker of the House15.Bills concerning finance are always introduced in _a.A. the House of CommonsB. the House of LordsC.Both HousesD.the Privy Council16.The seventh Sunday after Easter is _C_A. Good FridayB.Easter SundayC. Whit SundayD.not a festival17.The home of golf is _A_ where the game has been played since the _century.A. Scotland, 17thB.England, 17thC.England, 18thD.Scotland, 18th18.B_ is an integral and pervasive influence on national life and culture of Ireland.A. ProtestantismB. CatholicismC. Calvinist doctrineD.Idealism19.Ireland was invaded by a number of Celtic tribes in prehistoric times and the most important were_A_A.the GaelsB.teh DanceC.the VikingsD.Anglo-Saxons20.When did the Republic of Ireland join the EC? DA.In 1954B. In 1955C. In 1970D.In 197321.The United States is _C_A. the most populous country in the worldB.the second most populous country in the worldC.the third most populous country in the worldD.the fourth most populous country in the world22._d_ was meant to guarantee the blacks and others the right to vote.A. Emancipation Proclamation in 1863B.the Civil Rights Act of 1964C.the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1865D.the Voting Rights Act of 196523.The three Puritan traditions are _A_A. religious tolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningB.religious dissent, aggressiveness and respect for learningC.religious intolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningD.religious intolerance, aggressiveness and respect for achievement24.Slave labor was widespread in the south because _C_A.the cold weather in the north was not suitable for Negro slavesB.Negro slaves could not cope with machines in factories in the northC.Negro Slaves were best suited for the kind of plantation economy in the southD.the north world not allow slavery to spread into their states25.Why did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?dA. Because President Lincoln himself was an abolitionistB. Because he wanted to punish the slave-owners in those states which broke away fromthe union.C. Because he has no other alternativeD.Because he realized that in order to win the war, he should make it a just war against slavery so as to rally as many people as possible under the banner of the Federal Government26.Sacco and Vanzatti were sentenced to death and executed because _A_A. of their radical political ideasB. they were guilty of killing two peopleC.they were members of KKKD.they stole $16,00027.One of the measures taken by the Roosevelt Administration in the New Deal was _C_A. to close down more banksB.to further loosen the control of financial institutionsC.to adopt a number of labor laws to raise the role of labor in the relations of productionD.to encourage farm production28.During the WWII, the Axis powers were mainly made up by _D_A. Germany, France and JapanB.France,Japan and BritainC.Germany, Italy and BritainD.Germany, Italy and Japan29.Soon after the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Congress, supported by the _D_ Administration, adopted the Taiwan Relations Act.A. KennedyB.JohnsonC.TrumanD.Carter30.Since Truman sent the 7th Fleet, the key problem in U.S.-China relations has been the _D_ problemA.economiciatryC. territoryD.Taiwan31.Currently U.S. exports are about _B_ of the world's total.A. 13%B.15%C. 17%D.30%32.The U.S. system of government is based on _A_ of powers.A. separationB.concerntrationC.centralizationD.central control33.In the United States, the "winner-take-all" system applies to _C_A.all the statesB.a majority of the statesC.all states except MaineD.only Maine34.of the four kinds of high schools _B high schools only aim to prepare students for college.prehensiveB. acaademicC.vocationalD.technical35.The 1983 report "A Nation At Risk" cited _D_ as examples of the decline of educational standards?A. high rates of adult illiteracyB.decliining SAT scoresC.low scores on itnernational comparison of knowledge by American studentsD.All of above36.Mark Twain's master work was _B_A. The Sketch BookB.The Adventure of Huckleberry FinnC.The Adventures of Tom SawyerD.The Celebrated Jumping Frog37.Easter celebrates the rising of Jesus Christ from his tomb while Christmas celebrates the _A_ of Jesus Christ.A.birthB.rising to heavenC.meeting with angelD.none of the above38.The highest peak in Canada, Mount Logan, is in the _D_ of northwest Canada.A. HalifaxB. AlbertaC. Northern TerritoryD.Yukon Territory39.Who was the first European to discover Canada?AA.John CabotB. Jacques CartierC. Samuel de ChamplainD.Henry Hudson.40.In 1905 two more provinces were created . They were _C_A.Qntario and QuebecB.Manitoba and British ColumbiaC.Alberta and SaskatchewanD.Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island41.Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and _C_ jointed in 1867 in a "Confederation."A. AlbertaB. ManitobaC. Nova ScotiaD.Saskatchewan42.The majority of French-speaking Canadians live in _C_A.New BrunswickB.OntarioC. QuebecD.Nova Scotia43.The geographical structure of Australia is generally divided into three topographical regions:cA. the Eastern Plateau, the Central highlands and the Western Lowlands.B. the Central Plateau, the Western highlands and the Eastern Lowlands.C. the Western Plateau, the Eastern highlands and the Central Eastern Lowlands.D.the Central Plateau, the Western highlands and the Eastern Lowlands.44.The highest point in Australia is _B_A. Mount YukonB.Mount KosciuscoC. Ben NevisD.Scafell45._b_is the smallest mainland state in Australia.A.QueenslandB. VictoriaC.TasmaniaD.Western Australia46.Australia's most famous national park, which used to be known as Ayers Rock, is now called _A_ in teh Aboriginal language.A. UluruB.YolnguC.AnanguD.Nungga47.In 1988, Australia celebrated its _C_ anniversary of the founding of the first white settlement there.A.100thB.150thC.200thD.250th48.New Zealand's highest peak is _C_ in the mountain range called teh southern Alps.A. Mount NgauruhoeB.Mount TongariroC. Mount CookD.Mount Taranaki49.A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that it often has _C_A. floodsB.volcanic eruptionsC.earthquakesD.droughts50.The sunning town in New Zealand is _A_A. NelsonB.ManawatuC.WaitakeiD.ChristchurchII. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following question. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet (30 points, 3 points for each)51.Why did William I give his barons large estates in England?William I gave large estates to his barons because he wanted to get a promise of military service and a proportion of the land's produce.52.What was Queen Mary known as?She was known as the "Bloody Mary" and also remembered as the monarch who lost the last British possession on the continent -French port of Calais during a renewed war with France.53.Which war was relatively smooth, wih no bloodshed, nor any execution of the king in Britain?It is the Glorious Revolution.54.Why does the United States have an ideal location for trade？Because America's Atlantic coast faces the developed countries of Western Europe and its Pacific coast and Hawaii give the nation an approach to the Far East and Australiasia.55.What is the hightest duty of the President in the United States?The hightest duty of the President is the execution or carrying out of the law.56.Who was the first to explore fully the possibilities of free verse?Walt Witman was the first to explore fully the possibilities of free verse.57.What happened to the French colony after the Seven Years'War?After the Seven Years'War the French were forced to give up every inch of land in North America and the whole of Canada came under the British rule.58.How do children in remote areas of Australia receive their education?They receive their education at home through a radio educational system called school of the air.59.What do you think is the most noticeable feature of New Zealand geogrophy?The mountains widely spread all over the country where active volcanoes scatter.60.What caused the land disputes between the Maoris and the settlers in New Zealand?When Maori people started to restrict land sales (as was their right under the treaty) the government came udner pressure from the land hungry settlers Relaitons got worse and war broke out in North Island in the 1860's.Ш Exp lain each of the following terms in English. Write yore- answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20 points, 5 points for each)61.the Great CharterKing John's reign caused much discontent among the barons. In 1215, he was forced to sign a document , known as Magna Carta, or the Great Charter. It has 63 clauses. Though it has long been regarded as the foundation of English liberities,its spirit was the limitation of the king's powers, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.62.Wars of RosesThey refer to the battles between the House of Lancaster and the House of York between 1445 and 1485. The former was symbolized by the red rose, and the latter by the white one. After the wars, feudalism received its death blow and the king's power became supreme. Tudor monarchs ruled England and Wales for over two hundred years.63."Great Compromise" of July 16On July 16,1787, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention agreed to give each state an equal vote in the Senate but making representation in the House reflect the size of each state's population.64.TranscendentalismTranscendentalism was a movement that emerged in the 1830s and 1840samong American young intellectuals which emphasized man's potentiality for goodness , creativity, and self-development. Ralph Waldo Emerson was regarded as the leader of the movement.。