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I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For ea chunfinished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C andD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements or answers the question.1. The economic policy Britain pursued in the 1950s and 1960s was based o nthe theory of ____.A. Adam Smith A. Adam Smith B B . John Maynard KeynesC. Margaret ThatcherD. Karl Marx2. In the 1970s Britain maintained the _____ growth rate and the _____ inflation 通货膨胀通货膨胀 rate among the developed countries. rate among the developed countries.A. lowest/lowestB. highest/highestC. lowest/highestD. highest/lowest3. Under Margaret Thatcher Britain experienced _______.A. economic recession A. economic recession B B . economic expansionC. economic declineD. economic depression4. In Britain service industries account for about ____ of its gross domes tic product (GDP).tic product (GDP).国内生产总值国内生产总值国内生产总值A. one-third A. one-third B B . two-thirdsC. three-fifthsD. four-fifths5. The following are the reasons why British coal mining is today called a"sick" industry except _____.存款，定金A. Britain has used up almost all coal depositsBritain has used up almost all coal deposits 存款，定金存款，定金B. the demand for British coal has declinedC. petroleum, water power, and electric power are replacing coal formany purposesD. the old British mines are narrow and deep, making it difficult tosue machines fro mining.6. Which of the following is not true of British iron and steel industry?A. Britain's steel industry is declining.B. No more new discoveries of iron ore have been found in Britain.C. Supplies of iron ore are now mostly foreign.D. Compared with newer plants in the world, Britain's steelworks arenot efficient.is world famous for _____.劳斯莱斯 is world famous for _____.7. Rolls-Royce劳斯莱斯A. machine toolsB. household appliances昂贵的汽车C. luxury automobilesluxury automobiles 昂贵的汽车昂贵的汽车D. high-quality knives and hand tools8. Why is it that Britain today imports more clothing than it exports?A. British clothing is of poor quality.B. Britain does not grow cotton.C. Many countries with lower costs can produce clothing more cheaply than the British can.D. Britain has a highly developed transportation system.9. The area between _____ and ______ is now often referred to as the "Silicon Glen". "Silicon Glen". 硅谷硅谷硅谷A. London/South WalesB. the Oxford/the CambridgeC. London/the Cambridge C. London/the CambridgeD.D. Glasgow 格拉斯哥格拉斯哥/Edinburgh /Edinburgh /Edinburgh 爱丁堡爱丁堡爱丁堡10. Which of the following is not true of Britain's agriculture?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 its people.11. Which area is called the Garden of England and is famous for beautifu l blossoms in spring?A . The county of Kent 肯特英国东南部肯特英国东南部 in southeastern England. in southeastern England.B. The county of East Sussex in southern England.C. The county of West Sussex in southern England.D. The county of Essex in eastern England.12. Britain once imported chiefly _____ and exported mostly ______.A. manufactured products/raw materialsB. raw materials/manufactured products raw materials/manufactured products 工业产品工业产品工业产品C. foods/mineralsD. minerals/foods13. Britain's leading customers and suppliers are France, Germany and _____.A. JapanB. BelgiumC. the Netherlands C. the NetherlandsD.D. the United States14. Which of the following is not true of Britain's foreign trade?A. The value of Britain's exports of goods usually exceeds the value of its imports.B. The value of Britain's imports of goods usually exceeds B. The value of Britain's imports of goods usually exceeds 超出超出the value of its exports.C. Manufactured goods now account for about 85% of British imports and about 80% of its exports.D. Most of the United Kingdom's trade is with other developedcountries,especially other members of the European union .15. The European union (EU) is an organization of 15 _____ that promote scooperation among its members.A. European countriesB. developed countriesC. Western European countriesD. Southern European countries16. Which of the following is not true of the European union ?A. The United States is also a member of the EU.B. The members of the EU cooperate in many areas, including politics and economics.C. The EU is a major economic unit.D. The combined value of the union 's imports and exports is greater than that of any single country in the world.17. Headquarters of the European union are in ______.A. Paris, FranceB. London, BritainC. Berlin, Germany C. Berlin, GermanyD.D. Brussels, Brussels,布鲁塞尔布鲁塞尔布鲁塞尔 Belgium Belgium Belgium 比利时比利时比利时18. _____ started as a trading post of the Roman Empire about AD 43.A. The City of Westminster A. The City of Westminster B B . The City of LondonC. West End of LondonD. East End of London19. Today, the City of London is the business center of London where _____are located.A. big supermarketsB. theatres and cinemasC. large financial organizationsD. restaurants and cafes20. What is Lloyd'20. What is Lloyd'劳合社劳合社s?A. It is a famous bank.B. It is a big department store.C. It is a famous insurance company.D. It is a large hotel.1.B2.C3.B4.B5.A6.B7.C8.C9.D 10.D 11.A 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.C 16.A 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.CI. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For e achunfinished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C andD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements or answers the question.1. Traditional farming involved the open field village, a system that date d back to the ____century.A. 4th A. 4th B B . 5thC. 6thD. 7th2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The open field system provided a good opportunity to experiment.B. The open field system wasted land.C. The open field system was wasteful of labor and time.D. The open field system made livestock farming difficult.3. Which of the following statements is NOT considered a characteristic o f farming in the late 18th and early 19th centuries?A. Use of artificial fertilizer.B. Introduction of new agricultural machinery.C. The 'Open-field' system.D. A system of crop rotation.4. Land enclosure 圈地圈地 was a disaster for the ____evicted was a disaster for the ____evicted 收回财产收回财产 from thei from thei r land by the enclosures.A. landlords A. landlordsB. B. tenants tenants 承租人承租人承租人C. farmersD. wage laborers5. In Ireland and Scottish Highlands land enclosure led to mass emigratio n, particularly to ____.A. AfricaB. Eastern EuropeC. Asia C. AsiaD.D. The New World6. By the early 19th century, Britain had a road network of some ____mile s. s. 英里英里英里A. 115,000B. 120,000C . 125,000 D. 130,0007. In England no females were allowed to vote in national elections befor e____.A . 1918 B. 1920C. 1928D. 19458. In 1836 a group of ____and small shopkeepers formed the London Working Men's Association.A. householdersB. tenantsC. skilled workersD. office workers9. The six points of the People's Charter 人民宪章人民宪章 were achieved graduall were achieved graduall y over the period of ____, although the sixth has never been practical. y over the period of ____, although the sixth has never been practical. 可实施可实施的A. 1836-1848B. 1842-1848C. 1848-1908C. 1848-1908D. D. 1858-191810. Parliament passed the Combination Acts 联盟行动联盟行动 of 1799-1800 to forbi of 1799-1800 to forbi d the formation d the formation 形成形成of ____.A. a new governmentB. societiesC. communes C. communes D D . union s11. The Labor Party 劳动党劳动党 had its origins in the ____, which was formed i had its origins in the ____, which was formed i n January,1893.A. Independent Labor PartyB. Grand National Consolidated Trade unionC. Amalgamated Society of EngineersD. Trade union Congress12. Thanks to the militant feminist movement 基金女权主义运动基金女权主义运动 of the ____le of the ____le d by Mrs. Pankhurst before the First World War, votes were granted to women ove r 30 in 1918.A. LudditesB. Suffragettes Suffragettes 男女平等主义者男女平等主义者男女平等主义者C. ChartistsD. Levellers13. The spark of the First World War was struck at Sarajevo 13. The spark of the First World War was struck at Sarajevo 萨拉热窝萨拉热窝on Jun e 28, ____, when the Austrian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand 弗朗茨·费迪南德 wa s assassinated by 暗杀暗杀 a Serbian nationalist. a Serbian nationalist. a Serbian nationalist. 塞尔维亚民族主义者塞尔维亚民族主义者塞尔维亚民族主义者A. 1913B. 1914C. 1915D. 191614. As a result of the First World War settlement the ____was establishe d in 1920.A. League of Nations 国际联盟国际联盟B. British CommonwealthC. British East India CompanyD. United Nations15. After World War I political unrest 15. After World War I political unrest 不安不安in Britain led to ____general elections elections 大选大选in just over 5 years.A. 2B. 3C . 4 D. 516. The Blitz 闪电战闪电战 radically radically 根本上根本上 changed the face of London for the fir changed the face of London for the fir st time since ____nearly 3 centuries earlier.A. the Black Death A. the Black Death B B . the Great FireC. the Civil WarD. the Great Plague17. The foundations of ____was laid in the late 1940s, providing free medi cal care for everyone and financial help for the old, the sick and the unemployed.A . the welfare state . the welfare state 福利国家福利国家福利国家B. the National Health ServiceC. the compulsory educationD. the Women's Liberation Movement18. In the 1960s Pop music underwent a revolution when the Beatles became world famous and turned their hometown of ____into a place of pilgrimage. world famous and turned their hometown of ____into a place of pilgrimage. 圣地圣地圣地A. ManchesterB. BlackpoolC. Liverpool 利物浦利物浦D. Sheffield D. Sheffield19. The 1970s saw the growth of ___in Wales and Scotland.A. liberalismB. MarxismC. chauvinismD. nationalism20. Margaret Thatcher玛格丽特·撒切尔believed in the following except___ _.A. self-relianceB. the strengthening of trade union sthe strengthening of trade union s 公会公会公会C. privatizationD. the use of monetary policies to control inflation1.B2.A3.C4.B5.D6.C7. A8.C9. D 10.D 11.A 12.B 13.B 14.A 15.C 16.B 17.A 18.C 19.D 20.B1. There are some ____ universities, including the Open University in Britain.A. 70B. 80C. 90D. 1002. Some _____ per cent of secondary schools in England are grant-maintained(GM) self-governing schools.A. 10B. 15C. 20D. 253. The universities of Oxford and Cambridge date from the ____ centuries.A. 12th and 13thB. 13th and 14thC. 14th and 15thD. 15th and 16th4. Over ____ science parks have been set up by higher education institutio nsin conjunction with industrial scientists and technologists.A. 10B. 20C. 30D. 405. With about _____ daily and Sunday newspapers published nationwide, the British public reads more newspapers than virtually any other country inthe world.A. 110B. 120C. 130D. 1406. The BBC World Service broadcasts international news worldwide, using English and ____ other languages.A. 37B. 38C. 39D. 407. In summer there are open-air theatres, including one in London's Regent 'sPark, where ____ are performed, and the Minack Theatre, which is an open cliffside near Land's End in Cornwall.A. William Shakespeare's playsB. Christopher Marlowe's playsC. Ben Johnson's playsD. George Bernard Shaw's plays8. Pantomime is a kind of play based on a traditional fairy tale and per- formed ____.A. at EasterB. on New Year's DayC. on St. Patrick's DayD. at Christmas time9. Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama takes place for a period of 3 to 4 weeks between ____ when Edinburgh becomes a center ofcultural activity.A. July and AugustB. August and SeptemberC. September and OctoberD. October and November10. In ____ each year the National Film Theatre hosts the London Film Fes -tival, at which some 250 new films from all over the world are screened.A. SeptemberB. OctoberC. NovemberD. December1. C2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. A8. D9. B 10. C1. The National Health Service was established in the United Kingdom in_____.A. 1946B. 1947C. 1948D. 19492. Prescription charges do not apply to the following people except ____.A. self-employed peopleB. child under 16C. war and armed forces disablement pensionersD. women aged 60 and over and men aged 65 and over3. NHS has suffered from under-funding in recent decades, as a result of which many ______ people have been turning to private medical health care. A. working class B. elderlyC. educatedD. better-off4. Britain ahs about ______ million adults with one or more disabilities, ofwhom around 7 percent live in communal establishments.A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 75. Most pregnant working women receive their statutory maternity pay direc tlyfrom their employer for a maximum of _____ weeks.A. 17B. 18C. 19D. 206. The Church of England is not free to change its form of worship, as laiddown in _____ without the consent of Parliament.A. the Bill of RightsB. the Provisions of OxfordC. the Constitutions of ClarendonD. the Book of Common Prayer7. The position of the Church of Scotland was defined in the Treaty of uni on ,1707, and further safeguarded by the Church of Scotland Act, ______.A. 1921B. 1922C. 1923D. 19248. The Salvation Army is served by 1,800 officers (ordained ministers) andruns more than _____ worship centers.A. 500B. 1,000C. 1,500D. 2,0009. At Christmas, the home is decorated with the following except _____.A. colorful paper chainsB. leaves of holly and mistletoeC. a young fir-treeD. firecrackers10. Easter is traditionally associated with the following except ____.A. the resurrection of ChristB. the eating of Easter eggsC. the custom of giving presentsD. the coming of spring1. C2. A3. D4. C5. B6. D7. A8. B9. D 10. CI. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For ea chunfinished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C andD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements oranswers the question.1. The first known settlers of Britain were the ____.A. CeltsB. IberiansC. Beaker FolkD. Romans2. The Celts' religion was ____.A. BuddhismB. IslamC. DruidismD. Christianity3. Roman control was only effective in ____.A. ScotlandB. WalesC. LondonD. The southeast of Britain4. Christianity was first brought to England by the ____.A. RomansB. CeltsC. Anglo-SaxonsD. Danes5. The Romans remained in control of Britain for nearly 400 years and theypulled out in ____.A. 306 ADB. 410 ADC. 446 ADD. 1066 AD6. Which of the following tribes came to Britain first?A. The Angles.B. The Saxons.C. The Gaels.D. The Jutes.7. ____ became the first real king of England, though he did not assume thatstyle.A. OffaB. EgbertC. VortigernD. Hengist8. ____ became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.A. ColumbaB. EthelbertC. St. AugustineD. Egbert9. The Vikings began to attack various parts of England from the end of the____century.A. 7thB. 8thC. 9thD.10th10. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans11. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Alfred the Great started the English navy.B. Alfred the Great reorganized the Saxon any, making it moreefficient.C. Alfred the Great established schools and formulated a legal System.D. Alfred the Great impose a tax, called the Danegeld, on the Saxons.12. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Canute was chosen by the Witan as king of England.B. Canute was a warrior king and fought many battles against theNormans.C. Canute divided power between Danes and Saxons.D. Canute forced Malcolm II, king of the Scots, to recognize him asoverlord.13. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Edward the Confessor was more French than English.B. Edward the Confessor filled his court with 'foreign' favorites.C. Edward the Confessor was on very good terms with his father-in-law,Earl Godwin.D. Edward the Confessor appointed a Norman priest Archbishop ofCanterbury.14. When Edward the Confessor died, ____was chosen by the Witan as king OfEngland.A. the king of NorwayB. Harold Godwinson, Earl of WessexC. Edgar, Edward's nephewD. Tostig, the deposed Earl of Northumbria15. Tostig, Harold's brother, joined____, and made an attempt to recover hislost earldom of Northumbria.A. Harold Hardrada, King of NorwayB. Edgar, Edward's nephewC. Malcolm II, King of the ScotsD. Hardicanute16. William, Duke of Normandy, fought King Harold of England at the Battle ofHastings in____.A. 1086B. 1066C. 1035D. 138117. William won the Battle of Hastings. Later, on____, he was crowned king ofEngland.A. Easter DayB. St. Andrew's DayC. Christmas DayD. Boxing Day18. William, Duke of Normandy, is now known as____.A. William the ConfessorB. William Lion-HeartC. the father of the British navyD. William the Conqueror19. Most of the land belonging to the Saxons was confiscated by William andgiven to____.A. the Norman baronsB. the DanesC. the IrishD. the Scots20. The Norman Conquest is perhaps ____event in English history.A. a triflingB. the best-knownC. a horrifyingD. a sensational1. B2. C3. D4. A5. B6. C7. B8. C9. B l0.A 11. D 12.B l3.C l4. B l5. A 16. B 17. C l8.D 19. A 20. BPart of BritainI. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each un finished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C andD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements or answers the question.1. The United Kingdom is located in ____.A. northern EuropeB. western EuropeC. northwestern EuropeD. southeastern Europe2. The two large islands that make up the British Isles are ____.A. Scotland and IrelandB. Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and Northern IrelandD. Great Britain and Ireland3. The British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth or theCommonwealth of Nations in ____.A. 1921B. 1931C. 1945D. 19504. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries____.A. that were once colonies of BritainB. that have a large number of British immigrantsC. that have close relations with BritainD. that have fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars5. The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from ____.A. DenmarkB. BelgiumC. FranceD. the Netherlands6. England has three main land regions. They are the Southwestern Plateau,the Pennines, and ___.A. the Eastern PlainB. the HighlandC. the Central LowlandsD. the Southern Uplands7. Scotland occupies the ____ third of the island of Great Britain in the British Isles.A. southernB. northernC. easternD. western8. Northern Ireland, which takes up the northern fifth of Ireland, is a fourth political division of ____.A. the United KingdomB. IrelandC. ScotlandD. Wales9. Britain’s longest rivers are ____. 9. Britain’s longest rivers are ____.A. the Severn and the ClydeB. the Thames and the ClydeC. the Clyde and the HumberD. the Severn and the Thames10. The largest lake in the British Isles is ____.A. Loch LomondB. Loch NeaghC. WindermereD. Ullswater11. Britain’s climate is influenced by____, a warm o 11. Britain’s climate is influenced by____, a warm ocean current that passes cean current that passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.A. the North Atlantic DriftB. the Brazil CurrentC. the Labrador CurrentD. the Falkland Current12. The English people and the English language were born from the unionof ____.A. the Angles and the SaxonsB. Germanic conquerors and the Norman FrenchC. Danes or Vikings and the Norman FrenchD. Norman conquerors and the defeated Anglo-Saxons13. Generally speaking the English southerners speak the type of Englishcloser to ____.B. the Queen’s EnglishA. the CockneyB. the Queen’s EnglishC. the GaelicD. the BBC English14. Although Wales has been united with England for more than 400 years, theWelsh has kept alive ____.A. their own languageB. their own literatureC. their own traditionD. All of the above15. The Eisteddfod is a(n) ____ festival of poetry, music and other arts.A. EnglishB. ScottishC. WelshD. Irish16. Nowadays the Gaelic language, which is an ancient____, is still heard inthe Highlands and the Western Isles.A. Scottish languageB. English languageC. Irish languageD. Celtic language17. Many Scottish names begin w 17. Many Scottish names begin with M’, Mc or Mac, which means__ ith M’, Mc or Mac, which means__ ith M’, Mc or Mac, which means__A. father ofB. sun ofC. son ofD. some of18. In Northern Ireland ____ make up the dominant group.A. Roman CatholicsB. English ProtestantsC. non-religious peopleD. Jewish people19. Northern Ireland is small, but it is significant because of the__A. the economic problemsB. the political troublesC. the immigration issuesD. the national identity20. About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War ll. They are mainly from the West Indies, India and____.A. IndonesiaB. SingaporeC. Hong KongD. Pakistankey 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.D 10.B1l.A 12.D 13.D l4.D 15.C 16.D 17.C 18.B 19.B 20.D。
26个国家练习题
26个国家练习题目标本练题的目标是测试你对26个国家的了解。
希望通过完成练题，你能够熟悉每个国家的名称、首都和一些基本的背景信息。
练题请回答以下问题：1. 阿根廷的首都是哪个城市？2. 澳大利亚的首都是哪个城市？3. 巴西的首都是哪个城市？4. 加拿大的首都是哪个城市？5. 中国的首都是哪个城市？6. 丹麦的首都是哪个城市？7. 埃及的首都是哪个城市？8. 法国的首都是哪个城市？9. 德国的首都是哪个城市？10. 印度的首都是哪个城市？11. 意大利的首都是哪个城市？12. 日本的首都是哪个城市？13. 韩国的首都是哪个城市？14. 黎巴嫩的首都是哪个城市？15. 墨西哥的首都是哪个城市？16. 摩纳哥的首都是哪个城市？17. 尼泊尔的首都是哪个城市？18. 挪威的首都是哪个城市？19. 巴基斯坦的首都是哪个城市？20. 葡萄牙的首都是哪个城市？21. 俄罗斯的首都是哪个城市？22. 苏格兰的首都是哪个城市？23. 克罗地亚的首都是哪个城市？24. 瑞典的首都是哪个城市？25. 西班牙的首都是哪个城市？26. 美国的首都是哪个城市？回答1. 阿根廷的首都是布宜诺斯艾利斯。
2. 澳大利亚的首都是堪培拉。
3. 巴西的首都是巴西利亚。
4. 加拿大的首都是渥太华。
5. 中国的首都是北京。
6. 丹麦的首都是哥本哈根。
7. 埃及的首都是开罗。
8. 法国的首都是巴黎。
9. 德国的首都是柏林。
10. 印度的首都是新德里。
11. 意大利的首都是罗马。
12. 日本的首都是东京。
13. 韩国的首都是首尔。
14. 黎巴嫩的首都是贝鲁特。
15. 墨西哥的首都是墨西哥城。
16. 摩纳哥的首都是摩纳哥城。
17. 尼泊尔的首都是加德满都。
18. 挪威的首都是奥斯陆。
19. 巴基斯坦的首都是伊斯兰堡。
20. 葡萄牙的首都是里斯本。
21. 俄罗斯的首都是莫斯科。
22. 苏格兰的首都是爱丁堡。
23. 克罗地亚的首都是萨格勒布。
24. 瑞典的首都是斯德哥尔摩。
英语国家概况试题库
英语国家概况试题库Section 1: United Kingdom1. What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?2. Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?3. Name one famous landmark in London.4. Who wrote the plays Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet?Section 2: United States1. Name the capital city of the United States.2. Who is the current President of the United States?3. Which city is known as the "Big Apple"?4. Who invented the light bulb?Section 3: Australia1. What is the capital city of Australia?2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?3. Name one famous natural landmark in Australia.4. Which animal is native to Australia and is known for its pouch? Section 4: Canada1. Name the capital city of Canada.2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?3. Which city is known for its annual film festival?4. Which sport originated in Canada?Section 5: New Zealand1. What is the capital city of New Zealand?2. Who is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand?3. Name one famous film series that was filmed in New Zealand.4. Which tribe is indigenous to New Zealand?Section 6: Ireland1. Name the capital city of Ireland.2. Who is the current Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland?3. Which famous Irish writer is known for his works such as Dubliners and Ulysses?4. Which symbol is associated with Ireland?Section 7: South Africa1. What is the capital city of South Africa?2. Who is the current President of South Africa?3. Name one famous national park in South Africa.4. Which language is widely spoken in South Africa?Section 8: India1. Name the capital city of India.2. Who is the current Prime Minister of India?3. Which famous monument is located in Agra, India?4. Which religion is predominant in India?Section 9: Jamaica1. What is the capital city of Jamaica?2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Jamaica?3. Name one famous Jamaican reggae singer.4. Which sport is popular in Jamaica?Section 10: Singapore1. Name the capital city of Singapore.2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Singapore?3. Name one famous shopping district in Singapore.4. Which language is the official language of Singapore?Note: This article provides a trial question bank on the general knowledge of various English-speaking countries. The actual examination may contain more questions or variations in phrasing and content.。
英语国家概况课后题
英语国家概况课后题摘要：一、英语国家概况概述1.英美两国的历史背景2.地理位置及气候特点3.政治体制及社会制度二、英国概况1.历史发展简述2.地理位置及气候特点3.政治体制及社会制度4.经济状况及产业结构5.文化教育及著名旅游景点三、美国概况1.历史发展简述2.地理位置及气候特点3.政治体制及社会制度4.经济状况及产业结构5.文化教育及著名旅游景点正文：一、英语国家概况概述英语国家概况主要涉及英国和美国两个国家。
这两个国家具有深厚的历史背景，独特的地理位置和气候特点，以及各自的政治体制和社会制度。
在这部分，我们将对这两个国家进行简要的概述。
二、英国概况英国，全名“大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国”，位于欧洲西北部，由英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰四个部分组成。
英国是一个具有君主立宪制政体的国家，现任君主是伊丽莎白二世女王。
英国气候多样，但总体上属于海洋性气候，四季分明。
英国的经济以服务业为主，特别是金融、教育、旅游等产业具有较高地位。
在文化教育方面，英国拥有世界一流的大学，如牛津、剑桥等，吸引了全球众多学子前来求学。
著名旅游景点包括白金汉宫、大本钟、伦敦塔桥等。
三、美国概况美国，全名“美利坚合众国”，位于北美洲，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋。
美国是一个民主共和制国家，实行总统制。
美国的气候同样多样，但大部分地区属于温带大陆性气候。
美国是全球最大的经济体，拥有高度发达的工业、农业和服务业。
美国在科技、金融、航空航天等领域具有领先地位。
在文化教育方面，美国拥有众多世界顶级大学，如哈佛、耶鲁、斯坦福等。
著名旅游景点包括自由女神像、大峡谷、黄石国家公园等。
以上就是对英国和美国这两个英语国家的概况介绍。
英语国家概况选择题
Unit 1True or False:1.The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland located in northern Europe.2.The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions---England, Scotland,Wales and Ireland.3.England is one of the two largest islands in the British Isles.4.The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of smallones.5.Wales likes on the east coast of the Ireland of Great Britain.6.The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independentcountries tha tall used to be colonies of Britain.7.In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakesprovide some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.8.Britain’s longest river is the Thames.9.The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England.10.Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm current thatsweeps up from the equator and flows past the British Isles.Unit 2True or False:1.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 UnitedKingdom because of their large population.3.People of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi origin are the largest group ofimmigrants in Britain.pared with the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of olderpeople and a higher percentage of younger people.5.The Welsh language is official language of 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 tosound 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, andcultural achievements in Britain.Unit 4True or False1.Although the monarch does not officially have any power, he (or she) does havegreat influence.2.Britain does not have a written constitution , or set of rules, that the governmentmust obey.3.Each member of Parliament represents a constituency, and holds his seat duringthe life of a Parliament.4. A general election may be called by the government at any time but must bewithin four years of the previous one.5.The House of Lords is the second chamber where changes in law can be made.6.The party which wins the second largest number of seats in the House of Lordsbecomes the official Opposition.7.Ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the PrimeMinister.8.The Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in the Houseof Lords.9.The two major parties in Britain today are the Conservative Party and the LiberalDemocratic Party.10.Ministers I Britain cannot be elected Members of Parliament at the same time.Unit 5True or False:1.Although Britain is a unitary state, it does not have a single legal system.2. A Magistrate’s Court sits with a jury.3.In Scotland, all appeals are heard by three or four judges of the High Court ofJusticiary.4.Police Officers in Great Britain do not normally carry firearms.5.Lond on’s Metropolitan Police Force is directly under the Lord Chancellor.6.The main courts of civil jurisdiction in England and Wales are the CountyCourts.7.The House of Lords is the court of last resort for most instances of UK law.8.The Lord Chancellor is the highest court officer in Britain.9.Unless the case with which an arrested person is charged is very serious, hewill usually be granted bail if he cannot be brought before the court within a day.10.If a person is charged with murder, and he has sufficient means, he must begranted legal aid.Unit 6True or False:1.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 toincrease government control over the British economy.4.In Britain service industries account for about two-thirds of its gross domestic product.5.The area between London and South Wales is often referred to as Britain’s “Silicon Glen”.6.Britain imports chiefly manufactured goods an exports mostly raw materials.7.Most of the United Kingdom’s trade is with other developed countries, especially other member s of the EU.8.The value of Britain’s exports of goods usually exceeds the value of its imports.9.Today, the City of London is the center of London where government departments are located.10.The trade union movement in Britain has become stronger these years because of changes in the structure of employment.Unit 7True or False:1.The National Health Service (NHS) provides for every resident, regardlessof income, a full range of medical services.2.The National Health Service 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 percentage increasein retail prices.5.General Practitioners receive fees based on the number of individualswho register with them as patients.6.The nuclear family accounts for a majority of households and hasincreased in recent years.7.In Northern Ireland, the needs of those in difficulty are met by localauthorities, who draw upon funds provided by the Department of Workand Pensions(DWP).8.Eye tests and dental treatments in NHS hospitals are free of charge.9.Personal social services refer to the provision of financial support for thepeople in difficulty.10.Most British people now live in detached houses.Unit 8True or False:1.In the UK, more than half of the Christians attend worship on a regular bais.2.Christianity was first introduced into Britain by St. Augustine in the 6th century.3.Under the Act of Settlement in 1701, the British Monarch is required to bemember 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 Anglican Church.7.The Church of Scotland is the established church in Scotland and is subject tostate 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 withoutinterference from the state or the community, religion in Britain is separated from politics.Unit 9True or False:1.Parents are required by law to see that their children receive full-timeeducation between the age of 5 and 16.2.Most of the state secondary school population in Great Britain attendscomprehensive schools.3.Thanks to the 1988 Education Reform Act, the UK has since provided universaland 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 publicspending on schools.6.In the UK, public schools are public-funded.7.Universities and higher education colleges in the UK enjoy academic freedom,appoint their own staff, award their own degrees, deiced which students to admit and are financially self-reliant.8.In the UK, most undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees take three years tocomplete.Unit 10True or False:1.People in the UK spend about most of the 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, Britishpopular music led the world form the early 1980s.4.British Library, the national library, is one of the world’s thee largest.5.The UK’S biggest-selling newspaper is The Times .6.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 profile sport for the two weeks of the WimbledonChampionships.True or False:1.The United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Pacific inthe east.2.The Mississippi River is the longest river in the US.3.The Appalachian region is both complicated and varied, containing not only someof 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 isnoticeably drier in winter.5.New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America.6.Washington D.C. is located in the Southern States Region and is also part of astate.7.Many Southerners have a strong sense of regional loyalty and take pride in theSouth’s history and tradition.8.The Midwestern States Region is a vast area of generally flat land that coversmuch of the center of the United States.s Vegas and Reno stand out as “American Dreamland”, for they primarily findwealth through the gambling and entertainment industries.10.Hawaii has the largest land area of all the states, and Alaska has one of thesmallest land areas.True or False:1.The first English colony in the Americas was founded at Jamestown,Virginia, in 1607.2.Before the War of Independence, there were 13 colonies in NorthAmerica.3.The Louisiana Purchase was executed under the Jefferson Administration.4.When many thousands of Southerners saw the victory of Abraham Lincolnin the 1860s election as not simply a political defeat but also a threat to allsouthern institutions and the southern way of life, they decided to secedefrom the Confederacy.5.The Progressive Movement was a well-organized, unified movement,demanding government regulation of economy and social condition.6.The United States formally went into war against German in 1917.7.The Stock Market collapse occurred in 1928 in the United States.8.The Truman Doctrine referred to military and economic aid to Greece andTurkey.9.Nixon was the second president in American history to resign from thehighest office of the nation.10.The black-white racial chasm in post-Civil-Rights-Movement America washighlighted by the savage beating of Martin Luther King by police officersin 1992.Unit4True or False:1.The Constitution of the United States, after its ratification, has never been revised.2.According to the Constitution, the federal government is responsible for addressing questions that affect the nation as a whole as well as individual states.3.Separation of powers is designed to prevent power from being concentrated in one branch of government.4.The government is divided into four branches: the legislative, the presidency, the bureaucracy and the judiciary.5.The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional and thereby make it invalid.6.Candidates for the presidency can only be chosen by political parties.7.The president has great executive but no legislative power.8.Congressmen serve a term of six years while senators serve a term of two years.9.The Democrats are thought of as associated with business, Anglo-Americans, and the rich.10.The number of Senators from each state is based upon its population.Unit 5True or False:1.Since the U.S. economy is based on free enterprise, there is little governmentinvolvement in the economy.2.As the first country to have entered the “post –industrial” society, the U.S. has amanufacturing industry unraveled by any other country in the world.3.In the 18th century, the New England colonies specialized in producing tobaccofrom plantations.4.Alexander Hamilton adopted a policy in favor of small farmers.5.While most Americans embraced the idea of money-making and held successfulbusinessmen in great admiration, they resented big businesses monopolizing any industry in any form.6.By 1965, a majority of U.S. workers held white-collar rather than blue-collar jobs.7.Many urban Americans, particularly Blacks and Hispanics, found the postwarprosperity inaccessible to them.8.The American West is now an important region of corn and wheat.9.While manufacturing giants such as IBM and General Electric enjoy worldwidereputation as the pillars of the American economy, the U.S. economy is by no means dominated by giant corporations.10.As the number of workers employed in the traditional manufacturing industrieshas declined, union membership has dropped in recent years.Unit 8True or False:1.Americans generally hold that everyone is entitled to education.2.Americans believe that education is beneficial to individuals and the society alike.3.In the United States, public education at elementary and secondary level is free.4.American education system is characterized by diversity.5.According to the U.S. constitution, education is the responsibility of the federal government.6.There is little similarity in the education system of the 50 states.7.The state board of education is responsible for the education policy of the state.8.The oldest institution of higher education in the United States is Harvard University.9.Junior colleges offer only BA degree.10.The Affirmative action program aims to help ethnic and racial minorities in elementary and secondary education.Unit 1True or False: FFFFF FTFFT Multiple Choice: CCBDA BCADBUnit 2True or False: FTTFT FTFFT Multiple Choice: DADDA AADDDUnit3Multiple Choice: DBBDA AADCAUnit 4TTTFF FTFFF AABDA BBACCUnit 5TTFTF TFFTT CADBA CCDACUnit 6TFFTF FTFFF BBDAC CBDDDUnit 7TTTTF FFFFF CBDCB CCCBDUnit 8FFTFF TFFTF CBDAD CADBAUnit 9TTFFF FFTTT CADDD CBDDD Unit 10FFFTF TFFTT ABABA ACABBUnit 1FTFFT FTTTF DBDBB ACDBAUnit 2TFTFF TFFFF CAADD AACCBUnit 4FFTFT FFFFF DDCAD BBCDAUnit 5FFFFT FTFTT ACADA DADBBUnit 8TTTTF FTFFF DCABD BBCAB。
英语国家概况修订版课后练习题含答案
英语国家概况修订版课后练习题含答案第一部分：选择题1.Which of the following countries has the highest populationin the world?A. United StatesB. AustraliaC. IndiaD. CanadaAnswer: C2.Which of the following countries is NOT one of the foundingmembers of the European Union?A. GermanyB. ItalyC. FranceD. SpnAnswer: D3.What is the capital city of Canada?A. TorontoB. VancouverC. OttawaD. MontrealAnswer: C4.Which language is spoken in Brazil?A. FrenchB. EnglishC. PortugueseD. SpanishAnswer: C5.What is the official language of the United States?A. SpanishB. EnglishC. FrenchD. GermanAnswer: B第二部分：填空题1.The official language of Australia is __________. Answer:English2.The longest river in the United States is the __________.Answer: Missouri River3.The largest desert in the world is the __________. Answer:Sahara4.The highest peak in Africa is __________. Answer: MountKilimanjaro5.The currency of Japan is called the __________. Answer: Yen第三部分：问答题1.What are the official languages of Canada?Answer: The two official languages of Canada are English and French.2.Which continent has the most English-speaking countries?Answer: The continent with the most English-speaking countries is North America.3.What is the capital of China?Answer: The capital of China is Beijing.4.How many countries are there in the European Union?Answer: There are currently 27 countries in the European Union. three countries in South America.Answer: Three countries in South America are Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.第四部分：解释题1.What is the meaning of the term。
英美国家概况简答题整理
1.What is the full name of the United Kingdom?The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northem Ireland 大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国Its short term :UK:the United Kingdom 大不列颠联合王国2.What are the other names?Great Britain （大不列颠）英国its short term: G. B .GBBritainEnglandThe British Empire 大英帝国The British Commonwealth 英联邦3.What are the two large islands that make up the British Isles?The British Isles are made up of two large islands---Great Britain(the large one) and Ireland, and hundreds of small ones.4.What are the four political divisions of the United Kingdom?Three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. England, Scotland and Wales and Northem Ireland5. What's its respective capital (首府) ?.England: LondonScotland: EdinburghWales: CardiffNorthem lreland: Belfast.6. What's the national anthem?God Save the Queen/King7. What's its national flower?Rose8. What's its national flag?the Union Jack9. What's its nickname?John Bull.C21.Whatl kind of country is Britain in terms of its geographical feature? An island country2. Which river is important in Britain?The Thames River3. Can you tell me something about the location of Britain?It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Chanel in the south and North Sea in the east.4. What's the climate like in Britain? Why do British people talk about weather very often? Britain has a maritime climate------winters are not too cold and summers are not too hot. It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. The temperature varies within a small range. That's why British people talk about weather a lot.5. What are the symbols of England?The royal policeman, Royal Coat of Arms(皇家徽章), Black Taxi, Foot Guard,Life Guard, Double Decker Bus ,Union Flag, Big Ben6. Can you list some landmarks of London?Tower of London, London Eye, the Buckingham Palace, St Pa ul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge.7. What are the symbols of Scotland?Edinburgh, Edinburgh International Arts Festival, Tartan, Whiskey, Bagpipe, golf.C31.Tell some symbols of Wales?Saint David, Cardif, Prince ofWales, Eisteddfoudau, Castles.2.Tell some symbols of Northern lreland?The Lough Neagh, The Giant’s Causeway.3.Talk about some famous people in diffrert parts of UK.William Shakespeare William Wordsworth Robert Burns Catherine Zeta-Jones William Butler Yeats Seamus Heaney4.The British are mainly made up of______, ______, _______ and _______ .England, Scotland, Wales,and Northern Ireland5.Describe the character of the Brtish people briefy.They are generally reserved conservative in manners, dress and speech.They are famous for their politeness, self-discipline and especially for their sense of humour.6.Who are the ancestors of the English and who are the ancestors of Scots, Welsh and lrish?The ancestors of the English are Anglo-saxons while the ancestors of the Scots, the Welsh and the lrish are Celts.7.How many stages are British history divided into during the formation of the nation?How long is it?5 stages.l. Prehistoric Britain 5000 BC (the early settlers of Britain--the lberian)ll. Roman Britain 43 ADIll. Anglo Saxon Britain 450IV. Viking and Danish Britain 793V. Medieval Britain/The Norman Conquest 10668.What are the stages specifically?This period of history covers over 6000 years long. That’s from 5000 BC to 1066 AD.9.The earliest known settles on the British Isles were _______Iberians.10.Christianity was first brought to England by _______.RomansC41. What is the basis of the British goverment?constitutional monarchy.2. Who is the head of the country?A queen or a king.3. Who is the present sovereign of the UK?Elizabeth ll.4. How many parts make the British Parliament? And what are they? Three. They are the sovereign, the House of Commons.5. What are the two major parties?the Conservative Party and the Labor Party.6. Who presides the cabinet?the Prime Minister.7. Who has the real power in the county?the Prime Minister.8. Who is the present Prime Minister of the UK?Theresa May.9. Where does the Prime Minister live and work?No.10, Downing Street.C51. How do you know about the different names of USA?The United States of America; US; A; U.S.A2. What's its national flag?The Stars and Stripes Old GIory,The Starry Banner .3.How do you know the meaning of its national flag?The stripes symbolize the 13 colonies that originally constituted the United States of America. The stars represent the 50 states of the Union. White signifies Purity and Innocence; Red, Hardiness and Valor;and Blue. Vigilance Perseverance and Justice.4. What's the nickname of American people?Uncle Sam5. What's its national anthem(国歌)?The Star-Spangled Banner6.There are many things that symbolize American culture, could you say some of them? No less than 10 items1 Statue of Liberty2 White House3 President Hill4 Lincoln Memorial Hall5 Empire State Building6 Times Square7 Broadway Theater District8) Las Vegas9) Hoover Dam10) Disneyland11) The Gate Way of St. Louise12) Golden Gate Bridge13) Yellow Stone National Park14) The Niagara Falls15) Barbie DollC61. Where is the US? Could you tell me its boundary ?The United States is situated in the central part of North America except its two youngest states.2. How large is it?9. 3 million square kilometers3. What's its rank respectively all over the world concerning to its area and population? A: 4^th P:3^rd4. How many states are there in the mainland of the United States?485. And which two states are geographically separated from the other?Alaska, hawaii6. Whats the capital of USA?Washingon D.CWashington MonumentCivil War Memorial;Jefferson MemorialLincoln Memorial7.What are the two important moutains of USA?Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky mountains..阿巴拉契业山脉和落基脉是美国的两座大山脉。
英语国家概况海量练习题(美国)
29. The first Puritans came to America on the ship _____.
A. Codpeed C. May Flower B. Susan Constant D. Discovery
30. The Judicial Branch is headed by _____. A. the Supreme Court B. Congress C. President 31. The general election in America is held every _____ years. A. 5 B. 4 C. 6 D. 3 32. _____ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution. A. The Cabinet B. The Supreme Court C. President D. Congress
22. The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except _____. A. George Washington B. Thomas Jefferson C. William Penn D. Benjamin Franklin 23. _____ of all crops planted in America are destined for export to other countries. A. 1/3 B 1/4 C. 2/3 D. 2/5
5. The US formally entered the Second World War in ____
A 1937 B 1939 C 1941 D 1943
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