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《英语国家概况》考试及答案《英语国家概况》考试及答案————————————————————————————————作者：————————————————————————————————⽇期：I. Choose the correct answer from the options given: （20 points, 1 point each）1. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London ?A. The cultural centre.B. The business centre.C. The financial centre.D. The sports centre.2. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain ?A. Economic differences between north and south.B. Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.3. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street They came first _______.A. to maintain traffic order in Northern IrelandB. to protect the Catholic peopleC. to protect the Protestant peopleD. to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep social Order4. In the early 1970s, the IRA _________.A. killed many Protestants and CatholicsB. burned down the houses of Catholics’C. murdered individuals at randomD. carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their main target5. Why did the British government decide to replace the Power-Sharing policy with “direct-rule” from London ?A. The Power-Sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. The Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the province effectively.C. The Power-Sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. All the above.6. Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election ?A. Members in the House of Commons.B. Lords in the House of Lords.C. The major parties.D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.7. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election ?A. 651B. 326C. 626D. 3518. Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979 ?A. The Conservative government.B. The Liberal government.C. The Labour government.D. The radical government.9. Which of the following books is written by Geoffrey Chaucer ?A. The Canterbury Tales.B. Beowulf.C. The Ulster Cycle.D. Morte D’Arthur.10. Among the following writers, who was NOT one of the great trio ?A. Ben Johnson.B. Geoffrey Chaucer.C. William Shakespeare.D. Christopher Marlowe.11. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist ?A. D.H. Lawrence.B. Charles Dickens.C. Robert L. Stevenson.D. Walter Scott.12. Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter ?A. Rabbits.B. Haggis.C. Chicks.D. Eggs.13. Which of the following is true about the Guy Fawkes Night ?A. It is celebrated by Scottish people in November.B. It is celebrated by English people in November.C. It is celebrated by Scottish people in August.D. It is celebrated by English people in August.14. Which of the following is true about the Gunpowder Plot ?A. It was planned to kill the Protestant king and replace him with a Catholic king.B. It was planned to kill the Catholic king and replace him with a Protestant king.C. It was planned to kill King Billy and replace him with King James II.D. It was planned to kill King James II and replace him with King Billy.15. Which of the following is true under Thatcher’s administration ?A. The proportion of owner-occupation decreased.B. Public housing became more important.C. Many public houses were sold to the people.D. The UK became more European-like in its housing arrangements.16. Which of the following about class system in the UK is NOT true ?A. People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspaper.B. Class-division is only decided by people’s income.C. Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person’s life-chances.D. The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.17. The British media have many important functions. Which of the following is an exception ?A. They supply people with news, keeping them informed about what is happening in the world.B. They make huge profit by publishing advertisements.C. They promote culture and education.D. They provide entertainment.18. A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because _________.A. it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the governmentB. it informs people about current affairs in the worldC. it provides people with subjective reportsD. it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament19. The state that had the first British settlement is __________.A. QueenslandB. New south WalesC. Western AustraliaD. Victoria20. The federal government and the state governments are formed by ________.A. the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB. the party that has the most votesC. the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD. the party that has the majority of the SenateII. True or false: (20 points, 1 point each) (A = T; B = F)21. London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world.22. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was builtby King Harold.23. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland.24. British government offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.25. British government is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.26. Britain has no written form of Constitution.27. In 1215, King Egbert united England under his rule.28. By the 1880s the British economy was dominant in the world.29. The UK economy is thought of as one of decline because Britain is poorer and producing less than it was in 1945.30. In Britain, "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes.31. Attending the Grand National was an activity in Shakespeare's time.32. Football was invented by Scottish people.33. In Britain people can go to the open university without having any formal educational qualifications.34. The University of Edinburgh is a privately funded university in Britain.35. The main government department such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office also involves in making Britain's foreign policy.36. According to the author, Britain is a parliamentary democracy, so the government's foreign policy in theory represents the desires of its electorate.37. Australia is the world’s smallest continent and largest island.38. Green and gold became the national colors formally in 1984.39. The famous thermal region is on the North Island.40. In 1975, the Waitangi Tribunal was set up to receive complaints from Maoripeople and to address the mistakes made in the past by the European settlers.英语国家概况（1）试题答案第⼀卷I. Choose the best answer: (20 分，每⼩题1 分)1. (A)2. (D)3. (C)4. (D)5. (B)6. (A)7. (B)8. (B)9. (C) 10. (A)11.(A) 12.(C) 13. (D) 14. (A) 15. (C) 16. (C) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (B) 20.(A)II. True or false: （20 分，每⼩题1 分）21.(B) 22.(B) 23.(A) 24.(B) 25.(A) 26. (A) 27. (B) 28. (A) 29. (B) 30. (A)31.(B) 32.(B) 33.(A) 34.(B) 35.(A) 36. (A) 37.(A) 38. (A) 39.(A) 40. (A)第⼆卷I. Fill in the blanks: （22 分，每空2 分）1. (the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)2. (overrule the parliament)3. (Prime Minister)4. (The National Health Service)5. (Football Association Cup)6. (Guy Fawkes Night)7. (the UN Security Council)8. (Reading news papers, listening to radio)9. (God Save the Queen)10. (the House of Representatives)11. (New Zealanders having European ancestry)II. Answer the following questions: （18 分，每题2 分）1. The Normans under William of Normandy conquered England.2. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.3. They are Conservative party, Labor party and the Liberal Democrats.4. They are primary industries, secondary industries and tertiary industries.5. Because they hope their children can receive better education so that they can get intobetter universities or find a better job.6. It is influenced by its imperial history, its geopolitical traits and its relationship with theUS.7. It stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation.8. Because Britain needed new places to transform its criminals.9. They are Britain and other European countries and the US..III. Explain the following in English: (20 分，每⼩题4 分)1. They were two groups of Germanic peoples who settled down in England from the 5thcentury. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders ofEngland.2. It’s a statement put forward by an MP for the House of Commons to vote on saying that “This house no longer has confidence in the Government”. If the government loses a “vote of no confidence” it is forced to resign and call a general election.3. The Romantic Movement started at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the19th century. The spirit of Romanism places emphasis on nature, originality, theemotional and personal. The great poets then are Keats, Shelley and Wordsworth.4. Comprehensive schools are the most popular secondary schools in Britain today. Suchschools admit children without reference to their academic abilities and provide a general education.5. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up of mostly offormer British colonies. It was set up as a forum for continued cooperation and as a sortof support network.。

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1．第1题Scotland was never conquered by the Romans.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.02．第2题Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1954.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.03．第3题Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.04．第4题In Britain, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revoltuion, in contrast to France and the US.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.05．第5题According to the textbook, there are two major political parties in the UK.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.06．第6题The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.07．第7题The British state actively interferes with the decision of when, where, how and what children are taught.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.08．第8题You must have the A-level qualification to enter British university.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.09．第9题The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied to the majority of the British people.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.010．第10题A great moment for the civil rights movement was the March on Washington on August, 1963 when President Kennedy gave the famous " I Have a Dream" speech.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.011．第11题In the early 20th century, those dominating American life were mostly WASPs.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.012．第12题In 1863, President Lincoln signed TheEmancipation Proclamation which together with the 13th Amendament to the Constitution legally abolished the slavery.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.013．第13题There are more Catholics thatn Protestants in the US.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.014．第14题Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.015．第15题In Britain, class and educational differences are reflected in the newspaper people read.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.016．第16题The world' s oldest daily newspaper is The Observer.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.017．第17题The game of golf was invented by the Scottish.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.018．第18题Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.019．第19题The president has the authority to appoint federal judges, and all such court appointment are subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.020．第20题There is more violence in the US than in other industrialized countries.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.021．第21题Super Bowl will decide the champion baseball team of the year in the US.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.022．第22题Ireland is part of Great Britain您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.023．第23题Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.024．第24题Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.025．第25题The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1998.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.026．第26题Northern Ireland today is governed by separate juristictions: that of Republic of Ireland and that of Great Britain.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.027．第27题Critics of the affirmative action programs are of the opinion that this results in reverse discrimination.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.028．第28题American university students have always liked to get degrees that are aimed at preparing them specifically for certain professions.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.029．第29题The anti-war teach-in by white students inBerkeley began the civil rights movement in the 1960s.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.030．第30题" We Shall Overcome!" is a very famous song during the 1960s.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.031．第31题When the civil rights movement began,non-violent, direct action tactics like "sit-ins" and boycotts were he chief vehicle for social protest.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.032．第32题The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the US now is the blacks, or Afro-Americans.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.033．第33题President Nixon' s administration was toppled because of the Watergate Affair.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.034．第34题George Washington, Banjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regarded as the founing fathers of the USA.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.035．第35题Drug abuse in the US has come to be regarded as one of the most challenging social problems facing the nation.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.036．第36题Hollywood films give the wrong impressions that all Americans are rich.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.037．第37题Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the US.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.038．第38题Thre are more than 100 Protestants sects in the US today.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.039．第39题John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic elected as the US president.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.040．第40题It is no doubt that Britain is the oldestrepresentative democracy in the world.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.041．第41题In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.042．第42题The Conservative Party is the party that spent most time in power.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.043．第43题The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.044．第44题All secondary schools in Britain are run and supervised by the government.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.045．第45题Britain is no longer an imperial country.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.046．第46题One of the things that decides whether an applicant can be accepted by a college in the US is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.047．第47题The tradition of having Sunday off derived from the Christian Church.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.048．第48题It takes at least four years to get a bachelor' s degree from an institution of higher education in the US.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.049．第49题It is not very difficult to generalize about the American way of life.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.050．第50题The most exciting moment in baseball game is a homerun.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.051．第51题According the First Amendament to the Constitution of the United States, there would bea state-supported religion.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.052．第52题Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called " Gaelic" .您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.053．第53题The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.054．第54题To advertise in a British newspaper, the only thing you have to worry about is the cost.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.055．第55题Britain has a written constitution like most countries.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.056．第56题Queen Elizabeth II is both the head of the state and the head of government in the UK.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.057．第57题The Labour Party is the oldest party in the UK.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.058．第58题By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.059．第59题Public schools in the UK are part of the national education system and funded by the government.您的答案：错误题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.060．第60题The Open Univeristy uses many non-traditional ways to teach students, such as TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence, videos, and a network of study centers.您的答案：正确题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.0作业总得分：100.0。

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奥鹏北语14秋《英语国家概况》(II)作业1满分答案14秋《英语国家概况》(II)作业1一,单选题1. In 1773, a group of patriots responded to the tea tax by staging the______________. A. \B. the Republican Party C. the League of Nations ?正确答案：A2. The following were the main Reformation leaders except ___________. A. Martin LutherB. Martin Luther KingC. John CalvinD. The English King Henry VIII ?正确答案：B3. What is not an example of service industry? A. Legal consulting B. BankingC. Hotels and restaurantsD. Computer manufacturing ?正确答案：D4. Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism? A. Separation of state and church B. Respect of education C. Intolerant moralism D. A sense of mission ?正确答案：A5. What is the idea behind checks and balances? A. To help the president get more powerB. To restrict governmental power and prevent its abuseC. To help the Congress to derive more authorities ?正确答案：B6. The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly from ___________.感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。

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2. ______ was the Roman general who invadedBritainfor the first time in 55 BC.
A. ClaudiusB．Agricola
C. AugustusD．Julius Caesar
正确答案：D（1分）
3.Among the following groups of people, the ______ came toBritainfirst.
1.The official name of theU.K.is ______.
A. England
B．Great Britain
C．theBritish Isles
D．the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
正确答案：D（1分）
C. the aristocrats and the middle class
D．the monarch and the working people
正确答案：A（1分）
7. ______ in the 14thcentury was the modern name given to the deadly bubonic plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.
C. English RenaissanceD．Industrial Revolution
正确答案：A（1分）
9. The Wars of the Roses were fought between ______ .
A. the House ofLancasterand the House ofYork

英语国家概况课后习题答案解析(完整版)

8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by theinfluence・
A. NormanB・ DutchC・ GermanD・ Danish
9.Samuel Johnson* s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form
32. In, the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a
welfare state・ in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.
A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th
20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the
beginning of thecentury・
A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th
27.has a distinct legal system based on Roman law・
A・ WalesB・EnglandC・ ScotlandD・ NorthernIreland
28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on asystem・
D・ a belief in individualism
30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it・

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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。

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作业1．第1题The main mountain range in the west of the US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ___.A.the Appalachian MountainsB.the Rocky MountainsC.the Green MountainsD.the Blue Ridge Mountains您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.02．第2题Which of the following subjects are NOT offered to elementary school students in the US?A.Mathematics and languages.B.Politics and business education.C.Science and social studies.D.Music and physical education.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.03．第3题In the US school systems, which of the following divisions is true?A.Elementary school, grammar school.B.Elementary school, junior high school.C.elementary school, secondary school.D.Junior high school, senior high school.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.04．第4题In order to go to university, secondary school students in the US must meet the following requirements except that ___.A.They have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB.They make recommendations from their high school teachersC.They get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD.They pass the college entrance examinations您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.05．第5题To get a bachelor’s degree, an American undergraduate student is required to do the following except ____.A.attending lectures and complete assignmentsB.passing examinationsC.taking certain subjects such as history, language and philosophyD.earning a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.06．第6题The following were the main Reformation leaders except _____.A.Martin LutherB.Martin Luther KingC.John CalvinD.The English King Henry VIII您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.07．第7题Historic moment of the civil rights movement was the March on Washington of August 28, 1963 when _______ delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.A.President JohnsonB.President LincolnC.Martin Luther King, Jr.D.Mario Savio您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.08．第8题Which of the following statements is NOT true about blacks after the 1960s?A.Blacks felt that they could be fully integrated into the mainstream of American life.B.Blacks felt that the black community ought to coexist with other groups.C.Blacks felt more and more proud of themselves.D.Blacks felt that “black is beautiful.”您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.09．第9题Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, ___.A.each new state had its own government.B.each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs.C.the national government was called the Congress with little power.D.the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.010．第10题Which of the following is NOT the reason for the higher arrest rates among minority groups?A.The aggressive nature of these groups.B.Racial prejudice against them.C.Low social status of these groups.D.Poverty and unemployment among minority groups.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.011．第11题During the early stages of the civil rights movement, the major integration strategy initiated by the Congress of Racial Equality was known as ____ at bus stations in the South.A.Free speechB.sit-ins at lunch countersC.Teach-ins at interstate train stationsD.freedom rides您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.012．第12题Which of the following statements is not true about the British media?A.They supply people with news, keeping them informed of what is happening in the world.B.They are mainly interested in making huge profits by publishing advertisements.C.They help shape British culture.D.They provide entertainment.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.013．第13题A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because _____.A.it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the government.B.it informs people of current affairs in the world.C.it provides people with subjective reports.D.it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.014．第14题Which of the following about the BBC is NOT true?A.There is no advertising on any of the BBC programmes.B.The BBC is funded by licence fees paid by people who possess television sets.C.The BBC has four channels.D.The BBC provides the World Service throughout the world.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.015．第15题Which one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition?A.Enjoying the Pantomime.B.The Queen broadcasting her Christmas message.C.Eating chocolate eggs on Easter Day.D.Shopping on the Boxing Day.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.016．第16题The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ____.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.William PennD.Benjamin Franklin您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.017．第17题“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of ____.A.The settlers of VirginiaB.The people of Pennsylvania.C.The colonists in New EnglandD.The people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.018．第18题Which city is the capital in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.019．第19题Which of the following remarks is NOT true about Hawaii?A.Hawaii is made up of a large group of big and small islands.B.There are numerous active volcanoes in Hawaii.C.More than 40% of the local residents in Hawaii are American Asians.D.The Japanese attacked Pear Harbor on December 7, 1941.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.020．第20题Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.021．第21题Which of the following expressions represents the core value of the mainstream society in the USA?A.“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”B.“Blood, sweat, and toil.”C.“Freedom, equality, and spirituality.”D.“Eat, drink, and be merry.”您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.022．第22题Three of the following are characteristics of London, Which of the four is the EXCEPTION?A.London is a political, economic and cultural centre of the countryB.London has a larger population than all other cities in EnglandC.London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the worldD.London has played a significant role in the economic construction of the country您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.023．第23题Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A.The Anglo-SaxonsB.The NormansC.The VikingsD.The Romans您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.024．第24题Which of the following agreement is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?A.The Anglo-Irish AgreementB.The Belfast AgreementC.The Good Friday AgreementD.The Multi-Party Agreement您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.026．第26题Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?A.Economic differences between north and southB.Differences of social systems between Scotland and WalesC.Class differencs between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.027．第27题Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.James IB.William of Orange.C.Oliver CromwellD.George 1您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.028．第28题Which of the following statements is NOT correct?A.There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B.Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C.Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.D.Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.029．第29题Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords?A.Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B.It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C.The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.030．第30题When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliaments?A.In 1715B.In 1688C.In 1745D.In 1707您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.031．第31题In the 17th century,the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because ____.A.they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB.they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to five in BritainC.they intended to expand their investmentD.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.032．第32题How many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A.26B.6C.32D.20您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.033．第33题In the early 1970s, the IRA _____.A.killed many Protestants and CatholicsB.burned down the houses of CatholicsC.murdered individuals at randomD.carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their、main target您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.034．第34题What happened in 1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.035．第35题Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A.It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government.B.It is the foundation of British governance today.C.Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.036．第36题Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.037．第37题Which of the following is NOT based on the fact?A.Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.C.MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most MPs belong to the major political parties.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.038．第38题Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.CricketB.Skiing.C.Golfing.D.Horse racing.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.039．第39题Easter commemorates ____.A.the birth of Jesus Christ.B.the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.C.the coming of spring.D.the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.040．第40题In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 ______.A.can legally receive partly free education.B.can legally receive completely free education.C.can not receive free education at all.D.can not receive free education if their parents are rich.您的答案：B题目分数：1.041．第41题In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to ____.A.grammar schools.prehensive schools.C.public schools.D.technical schools.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.042．第42题Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?prehensive schoolsB.secondary schoolsC.independent schoolsD.grammar schools.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.043．第43题Which of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaigns?A.Big parties can buy time to broadcast their policies on the television.B.There is a limit on the amount of money candidates can spend in their constituency campaign.C.Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.D.Candidates criticize each other’s policies to show how good their own policies are.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.044．第44题Which of the following description about the Conservative party is NOT true?A.It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B.It prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.C.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.您的答案：D此题得分：1.045．第45题Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A.The University of Cambridge.B.The University of OxfordC.The University of Edinburgh.D.The University of Buckingham.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.046．第46题Which of the following is NOT true about the British education system?A.It is run by the state.B.It is funded by the state.C.It is supervised by the state.D.It is dominated by the state.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.047．第47题Which of the following websites are meant to cater to young tastes?A.Baidu.B.Facebook.C.Teachbook.D.MySpace.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.048．第48题If you visit Alaska, you can NOT see _____.A.Northern Polar LightB.glaciersC.SurfersD.caribou您的答案：C此题得分：2.049．第49题Who was the author of the popular play The Melting Pot which was associated with life in America since the late 18th century?A.Mark Twain.B.Stephen Crane.C.Henry James.D.Israel Zangwill.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.050．第50题Which of the following institutions is responsible for the making of the Internet?A.The US military.B.The US entertainment industry.C.The US film industry.D.The US education sector.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.051．第51题The New Deal was started by ___.A.Franklin Roosevelt.B.J.F. KennedyC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.052．第52题Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Wales was invaded by the RomansB.Wales was occupied by the Anglo-SaxonsC.Wales was conquered by the NormansD.Wales was threatened by the English题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.053．第53题Which of the following is NOT included in the National curriculum?A.Children must study the subjects like English, mathematics, science and so on.B.Children must sit in A-level exams.C.Children must pass national tests.D.Teachers must teach what they are told您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.054．第54题Which of the following about the tabloids is not true?A.They are big format newspapers.B.They are often called “the gutter press”.C.They mainly deal in scandals and gossip about famous people.D.They carry stories with colour photos and catchy headlines.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.055．第55题Where are international tennis championships held in the UK?A.Wembley.B.WimbledonC.London.D.Edinburgh您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.056．第56题Who is the leader of the Conservative party at present?A.Tony BlairB.Gordon BrownC.Margret ThatcherD.David Cameron题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.057．第57题Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, ___.A.there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.B.there was no Bill of Rights.C.the Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens.D.“Bill of Rights” was added to the Constitution 4 years after the Constitution was made.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.058．第58题The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by ____.A.teachersB.studentsC.headmastersD.boards of education您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.059．第59题Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishing of large universities in America, which is the exception?rge universities offer the best libraries and facilities for scientific research.rge universities provide students with “mainframe” computers.rge universities offer scholarships to all students.rge universities attract students with modern laboratories.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.060．第60题In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except for ___.A.finding a job in societyB.having a place in a communityC.identifying themselves with dominant valuesD.getting together with friends您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.0作业总得分：100.0作业总批注：。

《英语国家概况》期末复习题(含答案)

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Among Britain q'uasl ity press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “BigT hree withthe exception of TheObserver.9. In 2012, Britain had a population of about 63 million.10. The two main islands of the British Isles are Great Britain and Ireland.11. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said that, “ Britain and the USnittaetde s willstand side by side ”.12. The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it __ . AA. set up the National Health ServicesB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development13. Margaret Thatcher go'v s ernment introduced the biggest changes in British economic policysince World War II.14. Charles Dickens is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19 th century.15. The three principle features of the climate of Britain are the following EXCEPT ___ . CA. the frequent fog in winterB. the large number of rainy daysC. extreme coldness even in summerD. changeability all the year round16. Samuel Johnson 'dsic tionary was influential in establishing a standard form of spelling inEnglish.17. The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of Latin and Greek wordsto English.18. _ was not among the four self-governing dominions in the British Empire. CA. AustraliaB. CanadaC. IndiaD. the Union of South Africa19. Of the following sectors in Britain, service industry has experienced spectacular growthC. RepresentativeD. Senatorsince the end of World War II.20. Cambridge has more Nobel Prize winners than any other institution in Britain. 21. Writers of _____ literature are more concerned with imagination and feeling than withreason and intellect. C A. Renaissance B. Neo-ClassicalC. RomanticD. Victorian22. The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of ___ . CA. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster23. Tourists from all over the world come to enjoy the beauty of Scottish scenery, to drink Scotchwhisky and to see Scotsmen wearing kilts .24. The ___ marked the establishment of feudalism in England. C A. Viking invasion B. signing of the Magna Carta C. Norman ConquestD. adoption of common law25. Commonwealth Day is an annual event celebrated on the second Monday in March each year. 26. Such big cities as Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield and Newcastle are famous for the __ .DA. oil industryB. car industryC. shipping companiesD. coalfields27. During the 15 th and 16 th centuries an intellectual movement known as ____ swept Europe.___ was the greatest playwright of the world produced in this period in England. D A. Romance, Geoffrey Chaucer B. Christianity, George Bernard Shaw C. Italian literary influence, SonnetD. Renaissance, Shakespeare28. Aestheticism is the belief that artists have no obligation other than to strive for beauty--- “art forart 's sake ”. The most important representative of Aestheticism is _________ . B A. Thomas Hardy B. Oscar Wilde D. William Butler Yeats29. The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII 'effso rt todivorce his wife .U.S.31. The U.S. lies in central North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlanticto its east and the Pacific to its west .32. “No taxation without representation w ”as the rallying slogan before the War of Independence . 33. The Constitution of the United States tries to give each branch enough power to balance theothers .34. The following except the right to get into people 's house a b re y g p u o a li r c a e nteed inthe Billof Rights.35. Of the following persons, the ____ can NOT make legislative proposal in the U.S. A A. Secretary of StateC. Virginia Woolf30. ___ is viewed as Romantic poetry A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud C. “ Preface to Lyrical Ballads 's “ Declaration ofIndepCendence ” B. Don Juan D. Prometheus UnboundB. President36. Of the following subjects, politics and business education are NOT offered to elementary school students inthe U.S.37. Abraham Lincoln issued Emancipation Proclamation to grant freedom to all the slaves in the U.S.38. The terms for a Senator and a Representative in the U.S. are six and two years respectively.39. The National Day of the United States falls on July 4th.40. Washington Irving is regarded as “the father of American literature ”.41. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of Harvard University.42. The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in Lexington.43. The symbol of the Democratic Party is a/an donkey, and a/an elephant represents the Republican Party.44. The eastern part of the United States consists of the highlands formed by the AppalachianRange and the western part consists of high plateaus and the Rocky Mountains.45. Alaska is the largest state in the whole United States and Texas is the largest state in the part of the U.S. thatis on the mainland.46. In the United States, the Bill of Rights guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights andfreedoms.47. The modern American economy progressed from ___ to ___ , and eventually, to ___ . BA. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyC. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy48. The Supreme Court in the United States is composed of nine justices.49. The characteristic of dominant American culture is ___ . BA. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classB. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classD. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-class50. The following inventions took place during the “ secondi ndustrial revolution e”xc ept refrigerator.51. Of the following, __ is NOT a characteristic of Mark Twain 'Cs works.A. a realistic viewB. a sense of humorC. an idealistic viewD. colloquial speech52. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at Jamestown in Virginia.53. America produces a major p ortion of the world 's products in the following fields e o x il c. ept54. F. Scott Fitzgerald 's finest novel is _____ , and its theme is about D _ .A. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfB. TenderistheNight , loveC. TheBeautifulandtheDamned , the evil of human natureD. TheGreatGatsby, the American Dream55. Of the following books, ___ is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway. CA. A Farewell to ArmsB. ForWhomtheBellTollsC. TheSoundandtheFuryD. The Sun Also Rises56. The policy of the United States was __ at the beginning of the two world wars. CA. appeasementB. full involvementC. neutralityD. partial involvement 57. The first people on the American continent came from ___ as early as ___ thousand yearsago. C A. Asia, 2 B. Europe, 2 C. Asia, 20 D. Europe, 2058. The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of ___ . A A. Alexander Hamilton B. Andrew Jackson C. George Washington D. Thomas Jefferson59. Of the following universities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology has NOT cultivated any American Presidents yet. 60. Of the following writers, ___ is NOT a Nobel Prize winner. A A. Alice Walker B. Ernest Hemingway C. Eugene O ' Neil D. William Faulkner 61. The following except ___ are all powers of the U.S. President. B A. appointing federal judges when vacancies occur B. making lawsC. issuing executive ordersD. vetoing any bills passed by Congress62. Since 1959, the United States has been a country of 50 states.63. Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. It serves as the main connection between the easterncoast cities and the West.64. The distribution of the population in the U.S. is rather uneven. The most densely populatedAB. southeastern D. northwesternto tackle the economic depression in the 1930s B. new dealD. “ Great Society ” policyAustralia66. As an ideal place for investments, Australia' s foreign capital mainl J y a c p o a m n e a s n f d ro mthe United States .th67. January 26th, 1788 is the date celebrated as Australia Day. 68. _ is/are mainly responsible for education in Australia. B69. The first time that Australia developed a foreign policy independent of Britain was ___ . D A. after the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia B. after World War IIC. during the Great Depression of the 1930sD. during the Pacific War in World War II70. Australia ' s economy depends largely on ______ . C A. agriculture B. manufacturing C. foreign tradeD. tourism71. The Howard government 'fosr eign policy was based on relations with four key countries, namely in Australia.BA. the U.S., Japan, Britain, ChinaB. the U.S., Japan, China, IndonesiaC. the U.S., Japan, Britain, IndonesiaD. the U.S., Britain, China, Indonesia 72. Australian system of teaching and school discipline put emphasis on the following exceptregion is the ___ part of the country. A. northeastern C. southwestern 65. President Roosevelt, in his attemptintroduced his famous ___ . B A. neutrality policy C. new monetarist policiesA. Federal government C. Territory assembliesB. State governments D. Municipal government__ . CA. learning by discovery and questioningB. self-disciplineC. outward disciplineD. encouraging student ' s interest in learning73. Canberra is Australia 's capital.74. In 2013, the population of Australia was about ___ million. AA. 22.9B. 33.9C. 40.9D. 5075. _ is renowned for its unique plant and animal species. It is estimated that there arearound 20,000 to 25,000 different plants native to the land. AA. AustraliaB. CanadaC. The United KingdomD. The United States76. Most anthropologists believe that the Aborigines in Australia migrated from ________ at least50,000 years ago. CA. east AsiaB. south AsiaC. southeast AsiaD. North Asia77. The Commonwealth of Australia was established in ___ . DA. 1847B. 1885C. 1900D. 190178. Australia is a leading supplier of ___ to international markets. DA. agricultural productsB. hi-tech productsC. industrial productsD. mineral resourcesCanada79. The Governor General holds the highest position in the Canadian parliamentary system.80. The ___ is the largest political party in Canada. AA. Liberal PartyB. Conservative PartyC. Canadian Labor CongressD. New Democratic Party Canada is the second largest country in the world.81. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and Ottawa is the capital city.82. _ recognized Quebec as a “ distinct soAciety ” .A. The Meech Lake AccordB. The Quebec ActC. The Constitutional ActD. The British North America Act83. The influence of __ has declined gradually in Parliament in today D ' s Canada.A. the Conservative PartyB. the Canadian Labor CongressC. the Cooperative Commonwealth FederationD. the New Democratic Party84. Kim Campbell was Canada ' s first woman Prime Minister.85. In Canada, the largest religious denomination is the Roman Catholic Church.86. If applicants meet the basic requirements for an immigrant to Canada, they need to do the following except .AA. applying for citizenshipB. taking a medical examC. paying an application feeD. paying a landing fee87. The Great Lakes on the border between Canada and the U.S. are the largest group of freshwater lakes in theworld.88. The name “ Canada ” is said to have derived from the Huron word“ Kanata ”, meaningC A. ocean B. north C. villageD. ice89. In 1497, the voyage led by an Italian captain discovered the eastern shores of Canada, which was claimed as Newfoundland .90. In the early ____ , both Britain and France founded permanent settlements in Canada. C A. 1400sC. 1600s91. After the famous Seven Yearsunder ____ control. B A. Britain, FrenchC. Spain, IndianB. 1500sD. 1700s' War, ____ lost all of its colonies, and the whole Canada cameB. France, British D. India, Spanish92. With the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931, Canada was recognized as an equalpartner of Britain.II. 读图题（共 5分; 每题 1 分）III. 判断题（共 10 分; 每题 1 分） U.K.1.The British history before 55 BC is basically undocumented. T2. The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo-Saxons. T3. London is one of the three principal financial centers of the world. T4. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. F5. The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain. T6. In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actually defended thefruit of the Religious Reformation. T7. The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. T 8. The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history. F 9.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers. F10. Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economicdevelopment in Britain.F11. Hamlet depicts the hero ' s struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need toavenge his father ' s muTrder.12. The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period. T13. Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer Iliad . T ' s14. Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy. T15. William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height in Britishliterature. FU.S.16. Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in November. F17. San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland arelocated there. F18. Walt Whitman introduced great innovations to American literature, and he devised a poetic style, free verse. T19. The United States is the fifth most populous nation in the world, ranking behind China, India, Brazil and SouthAfrica. F20. During Clinton 'tesrm , the economy developed steadily, resulting in a lower rate of unemployment. T21. According to the American administration, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible for theterrorist event on September 11, 2001. F22. The world economy has little to do with the growth and decline of the American foreign trade. F23. In the United States, certain presidential appointments must be approved by Congress. T24. New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States, and it is also one of the three principaleconomic centers in the world. T25. The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation. T26. The U.S. congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and it consists of two houses: the Houseof Commons and the House of Lords. F27. The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the U.S. continental territory. F28. President Roosevelt ' s New Deal had little effect in dealinigth w the economic crisis in theearly 1930s. F29. Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin are two sources of American literary spirit. T30. The Democratic Party of the U.S. is conservative in terms of its ideology. F Australia31. The Australian Constitution can be changed either by government ' s will or by referendum.F32. Australia Day is on January 26th. T33. Since Australia has a vast cultivable area, it has become the world 'lesa ding exporter of agricultural products.F34. In World War I, all members of the Australian armed forces who served overseas were volunteers. T35. For Australian citizens over the age of 16, it is compulsory to vote at election time. FCanada36. Canada is the third largest country in the world in terms of territory. F37. Multilingualism and multiculturalism are characteristics of Canadian culture. T38. Laval University is the largest institution in Canada, while University of Toronto is the oldest one. F39. Quebec separated from Canada and established a French-speaking nation in the 1960s. F40. The Canadian government is responsible to the King or Queen of Britain. F1. D2. B3. A4. C5. E6. FGroup Three:British Literary PeriodsA. The Modern PeriodB. The Victorian PeriodC. The RenaissanceD. The Middle English PeriodE. The Romantic PeriodF. The Neo-Classical Period1. D2. C3. F4. E5. B6. A )II. 配对题（共20分; 每题 2 分）试卷上会出 2 组，每组 5 题。

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判断题第1题 (2.0) 分 A great moment for the civil rights movement was the March on Washington on August, 1963 when President Kennedy gave the famous " I Have a Dream" speech.正确错误第2题 (2.0) 分 In the early 20th century, those dominating American life were mostly WASPs.正确错误第3题 (2.0) 分 In 1863, President Lincoln signed The Emancipation Proclamation which together with the 13th Amendament to the Constitution legally abolished the slavery.正确错误第4题 (2.0) 分 There are more Catholics thatn Protestants in the US.正确错误第5题 (2.0) 分 The Commonwealth of Nations includes all European countries.正确错误第6题 (2.0) 分 Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city.正确错误第7题 (2.0) 分 The British media play an important role in shaping a national culture.正确错误第8题 (2.0) 分When the War of Independence was over, the US was one unified nation as it is today.正确错误第9题 (2.0) 分 The 10 very short paragraphs which guarantee freedom and individual rights and forbid interference with lives of individuals by the government are called the Bill of Rights.正确错误第10题 (2.0) 分 Super Bowl will decide the champion baseball team of the year in the US.正确错误第11题 (2.0) 分 Ireland is part of GreatBritain正确错误第12题 (2.0) 分 Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland.正确错误第13题 (2.0) 分 Northern Ireland today is governed by separate juristictions: that of Republic of Ireland and that of Great Britain.正确错误第14题 (2.0) 分 Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.正确错误第15题 (2.0) 分 When the civil rights movement began, non-violent, direct action tactics like " sit-ins" and boycotts were he chief vehicle for social protest.正确错误第16题(2.0) 分 The world' s oldest daily newspaper is The Observer.正确错误第17题 (2.0) 分 Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday.正确错误第18题 (2.0) 分 President Nixon' s administration was toppled because of the WatergateAffair.正确错误第19题 (2.0) 分 Thre are more than 100 Protestants sects in the US today.正确错误第20题 (2.0) 分 The theory of poltiics of the American Revolution came from John Locke, a French philosopher in the 17th century.正确错误第21题 (1.0) 分 It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world.正确错误第22题 (1.0) 分 In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.正确错误第23题 (1.0) 分 The Labour Party is the oldest party in the UK.正确错误第24题 (1.0) 分 By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe.正确错误第25题 (1.0) 分 Public schools in the UK are part of the national education system and funded by the government.正确错误第26题 (1.0) 分 You must have the A-level qualification to enter British university.正确错误第27题 (1.0) 分 Britain is no longer an imperialcountry.正确错误第28题 (1.0) 分 Scotland was never conquered by theRomans.正确错误第29题 (1.0) 分 The tradition of having Sunday off derived from the Christian Church.正确错误第30题 (1.0) 分 Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1954.正确错误第31题 (2.0) 分 According the First Amendament to the Constitution of the United States, there would be a state-supported religion.正确错误第32题 (2.0) 分 The US was founded on the principle of human equality, and in reality the nation has lived up to that ideal.正确错误第33题 (2.0) 分 The most exciting moment in baseball game is a homerun.正确错误第34题 (2.0) 分 In the US, scientific and economic advance and rising material progress have been accompanied by a decline in religious observance.正确错误第35题 (2.0) 分 Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called " Gaelic" .正确错误第36题 (2.0) 分 Free press has the function of keeping an eye on the government, and therefore it is called the watchdog of parliamentary democracy.正确错误第37题 (2.0) 分 In Britain, class and educational differences are reflected in the newspaper people read.正确错误第38题 (2.0) 分 The game of golf was invented by the Scottish.正确错误第39题(2.0) 分 Horse racing is the true royalsport.正确错误第40题 (2.0) 分 Under a Constitutional Amendament passed in 1951, a president can be elected to only one term.正确错误第41题 (2.0) 分 There is more violence in the US than in other industrialized countries.正确错误第42题 (2.0) 分 The state of Hawaii is a big island in the central Pacific Ocean.正确错误第43题 (2.0) 分 Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.正确错误第44题 (2.0) 分 According to the textbook, larger American universities are always better, and more desirable universities are always more expensive.正确错误第45题 (2.0) 分 The anti-war teach-in by white students in Berkeley began the civil rights movement in the 1960s.正确错误第46题 (2.0) 分 The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1998.正确错误第47题 (2.0) 分 The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the US now is the blacks, or Afro-Americans.正确错误第48题 (2.0) 分 Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the US.正确错误第49题 (2.0) 分 John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic elected as the US president.正确错误第50题 (2.0) 分 It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involved the sport of boxing.正确错误第51题 (1.0) 分 The British Prime Minister is directly elected by the people.正确错误第52题 (1.0) 分 According to the textbook, there are two major political parties in the UK.正确错误第53题 (1.0) 分 Northern Ireland is often called " Ulster" after an ancient Irish kingdomonce existed in this area.正确错误第54题 (1.0) 分 The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.正确错误第55题 (1.0) 分 All secondary schools in Britain are run and supervised by the government.正确错误第56题 (1.0) 分 The Open Univeristy uses many non-traditional ways to teach students, such as TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence, videos, and a network of study centers.正确错误第57题 (1.0) 分 The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied to the majority of the British people.正确错误第58题 (1.0) 分 Scotland was unified with England through violent means.正确错误第59题 (1.0) 分 One of the things that decides whether an applicant can be accepted by a college in the US is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests.正确错误第60题 (1.0) 分 It takes at least four years to get a bachelor' s degree from an institution of higher education in the US.正确错误。