英语国家文化测试题200道
英语国家文化(山东大学(威海))智慧树知到答案章节测试2023年
第一章测试1.The name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland beganto be used in ________.A:1914B:1927C:1920D:1945答案:B2.________ is/are the most important mineral resources in Great Britain.A:CoalB:Oil and natural gasC:LimestoneD:Iron ore答案:B3.The English people are descendants of ________.A:CeltsB:Anglo-SaxonsC:RomansD:Danes答案:B4.The established church of England and Wales is ________.A:the United Reformed ChurchB:the Free ChurchesC:the Church of EnglandD:the Church of Scotland答案:C5.Scotland has had a separate ________ system in the UK.A:healthB:monetaryC:postalD:legal答案:D6.God Save the Queen/the King, the national anthem of the United Kingdom, isalso used as the national anthem in other countries.A:对B:错答案:A7.The prime meridian of 0° crosses the old Royal Observatory at Greenwich inthe UK.A:错B:对答案:B8.Thanks to ________, Great Britain is rich in water resources.A:many interweaving riversB:water pollutionC:much rainfallD:water tourism答案:AC9.Which of the following is the largest ethnic group in the United Kingdom?A:British WhiteB:British mixedC:African BritishD:Asian British答案:A10.It is established by the law that English is the official language of the UnitedKingdom.A:对B:错答案:B11.Great Britain is on its way to withdraw from ________.A:the United Nations Security CouncilB:the European UnionC:the Group of SevenD:the North Atlantic Treaty Organization答案:B第二章测试1.The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the ____________.A:GaelsB:IberiansC:CeltsD:Brythons答案:B2.From 700 B.C., the Celts came from the ________ and began to inhabit BritishIsles.A:Lower RhinelandB:Upper RhinelandC:Scandinavian countriesD:Iberian Peninsula答案:B3.In A.D. 43, Romans under ________ conquered Britain.A:Julius CaesarB:the PopeC:ClaudiusD:Augustine答案:C4.Which of the following was NOT a thing of value left behind by Romans？A:the Roman RoadsB:Welsh ChristianityC:enormous wealthD:cities答案:C5.Roman Britain lasted until the year of ________ when all Roman troops wentback to the Continent.A: A.D. 400B: A.D. 410C: A.D. 449D: A.D. 445答案:B6.In the middle of the fifth century, Anglo-Saxons came from the region of________ and the Low Countries and settled in Britain.A:DenmarkB:NorwayC:GermanyD:the Netherlands答案:A7.The earliest settlers on the British Islands were Anglo-Saxons.A:对B:错答案:B8.The Romans under Claudius conquered the south of Britain in A.D. 43.A:对B:错答案:A9.From 1017 to 1042, England was ruled by Danish kings.A:对B:错答案:A10.In the late 9th century, the Danes or Scandinavians began to attack theEnglish coast.A:对B:错答案:B第三章测试1.The Doomsday Book was in fact a record of each man’s ______.A:reputationB:behaviorC:experienceD:property答案:D2.The war between Matilda and Stephen resulted in the establishment of theHouse of ________.A:PlantagenetB:TudorC:NormandyD:Lancaster答案:A3.Feudalism was established in England after ________.A:the House of LancasterB:the House of PlantagenetC:the House of YorkD:the House of Normandy答案:D4.After his conquest of England, William I began to organize the government ofEngland on the system based on the ownership of land.A:错B:对答案:B5.After his conquest of England, William I took the land away from its Englishowners and divided it among his Norman lords, including his bishops and abbey leaders.A:对B:错答案:A6.In the Medieval England, the common people belonged to the knight onwhose manor they lived. They had to serve him as farm-workers and assoldiers.A:错B:对答案:A7.In the House of Normandy, the Church interfered with the county courtsruled by sheriff.A:对B:错答案:B8.After his conquest of England, William I controlled the country only bybuilding castles all over the country.A:错B:对答案:A9.When William I died, he left Normandy to his eldest son, Robert.A:错B:对答案:B10.Henry I gave charters to towns and he let London elect its own sheriff.A:错B:对答案:B第四章测试1.The first British Parliament was summoned in the year of ________.A:1215B:1265C:1295D:1343答案:B2.The Great Charter aimed at restricting the power of the ________.A:lordsB:common peopleC:priestsD:King答案:D3.“Lackland” is the nickname of ________.A:King Edward IIB:King Henry IIC:King StephenD:King John答案:D4._______ launched the Hundred Years’ War.A:King Edward ⅠB:King Edward ⅡC:King Edward ⅢD:King Henry Ⅲ答案:C5.The Hundred Years’ War was a war against _______.A:FranceB:RomeC:SpainD:Germany答案:A6.In 1381, peasants in _______ in England first rebelled.A:EssexB:SussexC:WessexD:Kent答案:A7.Simon de Montfort called the “All Estates Parliament” in 1295.A:对B:错答案:B8.Wars of the Roses were fought constantly between the Lancastrians and theYorkists from 1455 to 1485.A:对B:错答案:B9.“The Model Parliament” were summoned in 1295.A:错B:对答案:B10.Henry Ⅱ is best remembered for his reform of ________.A:lawsB:religionC:courtsD:land答案:AC第五章测试1.During the Civil War, ________ was executed by Oliver Cromwell on January30th, 1649.A:King Charles IIB:King James IC:King James IID:King Charles I答案:D2.The two centuries just before the outbreak of the Bourgeois revolution werea period of ________.A:enlightenmentB:colonization abroadC:foreign territorial expansionD:capital accumulation答案:D3.Charles I ruled without Parliament for ________ years.A:12B:13C:11D:10答案:C4.The “Glorious Revolution” of 1688 put ________ on the throne.A:Charles IB:William of OrangeC:James IID:Charles II答案:B5.The restoration of Charles II took place in the year of 1688.A:对B:错答案:B6.The 15th and 16th centuries were marked by the decline of feudalism andthe rise of capitalism in the English history.A:错B:对答案:B7.The Enclosure of land turned a large number of slaves into peasants.A:对B:错答案:B8.England was cruelly ruled by Oliver Cromwell in the period ofCommonwealth.A:对B:错答案:A9.The Commoners drew up The Grand Remonstrance in 1642.A:错B:对答案:A10.The First Civil War in Britain lasted for ________ years.A: 4B: 5C: 3D: 6答案:A第六章测试1.The British Industrial Revolution first began in the ________ industry.A:iron and steelB:textileC:coal miningD:ship-building答案:B2.The term “Rotten Boroughs” me ans ________.A:boroughs that were rottenB:boroughs in which there were no inhabitantsC:dirty boroughsD:constituencies that were represented in the House of Commons though there was not an inhabitant in it答案:D3.The British Empire reached the peak of its colonial expansion after the________.A:Anglo-Boer WarB:World War IIC:World War ID:the First Opium War答案:A4.Victoria’s reputation in Britain was also due to her personality.A:错B:对答案:B5.The Industrial Revolution in Britain first began in the clothing industry.A:对B:错答案:B6.After the Industrial Revolution, Britain became the “workshop of the world.”A:对B:错答案:A7.After the Seven Years’ War England became the strongest sea power anddominated world trade.A:错B:对答案:B8.As a result of the Industrial Revolution, the financial bourgeoisie gainedsupremacy in both economic and political life of the country.A:错B:对答案:A9.Oliver Twist was written by Charles Dickens.A:对B:错答案:A10.The British Empire began with the founding of Newfoundland in 1583,A:错B:对答案:B第七章测试1.In 1930s, the League of Nations was controlled by ________.A:Britain and the USB:Russia and the USC:Germany and BritainD:Britain and France答案:D2.The Munich Agreement was a non-aggression pact between ________ on theone hand and Nazi Germany on the other.A:CzechoslovakiaB:the USC:Britain and RussiaD:Britain and France答案:D3.The British Commonwealth of Nations is a/an ________ organization.A:phonyB:economicC:militaryD:cultural答案:A4.Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in ________.A:1939B:1940C:1942D:1941答案:C5.Which of the following terms best describes the economic situation of Britainin 1970s?A:inflationB:stagflationC:debtsD:devaluation答案:B6.The underlying aim of Thatcherism is ________.A:nationalizationB:cutting wagesC:denationalizationD:increasing public expenditure答案:C7.American and Russia joined the League of Nations immediately after itsformation.A:对B:错答案:B8.Elizabeth II became the Queen because she was the oldest child of an oldestchild and entitled to the throne.A:错B:对答案:A9.The British Empire fell after the end of the Second World War.A:对B:错答案:A10.The East India Company was given right to enlist army, enforce law anddeclare war and make peace in India.A:错B:对答案:B第八章测试1.Which of the following belongs to the process of de-colonization?A:The action of achieving political independence of a country that used tobe a colony.B:India gained its independence from the British Empire in 1947.C:Britain ranks the second in industrial investment abroad.D:Germany and Japan caught up with Britain and finally overtook Britainin economy.答案:AB2.________ were characteristic of the British economy in relation to otherdeveloped economies.A:Low rates of scientific experimentB:Low rates of military expenditureC:Low rates of educational investmentD:Low rates of industrial investment答案:D3.Throughout the 1980s, an extensive program of privatization was carried out,with many state-owned businesses, such as ________.A:telecomB:aerospaceC:steelD:gas答案:ABCD4.Under Margaret Thatcher, British economy in the 1980s gradually ________.A:recessedB:declinedC:recoveredD:went down答案:C5.British economy in the 1970s was characterized by ________.A:recoveryB:stagflationC:inflationD:stagnation答案:B6.The British beef industry has been hit badly by ________ disease in cattletowards 1996.A:COVID-19B:SARSC:AIDSD:BSE答案:D7.Like most developed economies, the UK has seen a relative ________ of theimportance of secondary industry and a spectacular ________ in tertiaryindustries.A:growth, declineB:decline, declineC:growth, growthD:decline, growth答案:D8.Primary industries include such areas as ________.A:fishingB:agricultureC:miningD:forestry答案:ABCD9.Which of the following statements about the UK economy after World War IIis NOT true?A:Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945.B:Britain ranks the second in industrial investment abroad.C:There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards.D:Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.答案:C10.Throughout the 1980s, an extensive program of privatization in the UK wascarried out, with many state-owned businesses, such as ________.A:telecomB:gasC:aerospaceD:steel答案:ABCD第九章测试1.In Britain, the UK Parliament consists of _________.A:the House of CommonsB:the House of LordsC:the Prime MinisterD:the Monarch答案:ABD2.Whenever a person is made a minister of Cabinet rank in the UK, he or she ismade a member of ________.A:the House of CommonsB:ParliamentC:the House of LordsD:the Privy Council答案:D3.The Cabinet meets ________ in one of the rooms in the Prime Minister’s officialresidence, No. 10 Downing Street.A:regularlyB:twice a weekC:once a monthD:irregularly答案:A4.All the government ministers of Britain must be members of ________.A:the House of CommonsB:the Privy CouncilC:the ParliamentD:the House of Lords答案:C5.In the United Kingdom, death penalty for murder was abolished in 1969.A:错B:对答案:B6.The general election in Britain is held every 4 years.A:对B:错答案:B7.In the United Kingdom, ________ is se en as the party of the “middle”, occupyingthe ideological ground between the two main parties.A:the Labour PartyB:the Tory PartyC:the Conservative PartyD:the Liberal Democrats答案:D8.The deposit that a British MP candidate has to pay is supposed to ________.A:raise money for the electionB: encourage the rich to runC:prevent people from running just for a jokeD:prevent the poor from entering Parliament答案:C9.British government is established on the basis of constitutional monarchy.A:对B:错答案:A10.The King or the Queen in the UK has the right to appoint the Prime Ministerand other ministers of his or her own will.A:错B:对答案:A第十章测试1.Hawaii is situated in the central Atlantic Ocean.A:错B:对答案:A2.Mount Whitney (4 418m) is the highest peak in the United States.A:错B:对答案:A3.The United States is the ________ largest country in the world in terms of landarea.A:thirdB:fourthC:fifthD:sixth答案:B4.The famous Niagara Falls are located on the US-Canadian border ________.A:between Lake Michigan and Lake HuronB:between Lake Huron and Lake ErieC:between Lake Erie and Lake OntarioD:between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan答案:C5.Southern Florida has a/an ________ climate.A:semitropicalB:tropicalC:coldD:temperate答案:A6.The climate of the northern part of the Pacific Coast in the United States issimilar to that of England.A:对B:错答案:A7.Today, the United States imports more oil and natural gas than it exports.A:对B:错答案:B8.Hispanics in the US speak ________.A:GermanB:SpanishC:FrenchD:English答案:B9.Thirteen stripes on the national flag of the United States represent theoriginal thirteen colonies that declared independence from England.A:对B:错答案:A10.The personification of the United States is ________.A:John BullB:American bisonC:Uncle SamD:bald eagle答案:C11.The Statue of Liberty was a gift presented to the United States by the UnitedKingdom.A:错B:对答案:A12.________ leads the United States in annual growth of commercial trees.A:The State of WashingtonB:The State of NevadaC:The State of New MexicoD:The State of Utah答案:A第十一章测试1.Columbus first began his voyage from a harbor in ________.A:SpainB:EnglandC:ItalyD:India答案:A2.The New World discovered by Columbus was named after ________.A:Marco PoloB:Ferdinand MagellanC:Christopher ColumbusD:Amerigo Vespucci答案:D3.In the early colonization of Americas, Portugal set up colonies in______.A:CanadaB:MexicoC:BrazilD:South America答案:C4.The Province of Georgia belonged to ________.A:the Northern ColoniesB:the Southern ColoniesC:the New England ColoniesD:the Central Colonies答案:B5.The earliest British settlement on North America was ________.A:PlymouthB:St. LouisC:JamestownD:Quebec答案:C6.Spain explored and colonized much of ________ and ________.A:BrazilB:South AmericaC:CanadaD:Mexico答案:BD7.________ was the colony set up by Colonel James Oglethorpe in 1733.A:South CarolinaB:VirginiaC:GeorgiaD:North Carolina答案:C8.Delaware was settled by people from Sweden.A:对B:错答案:A9.The New England colonies became a center for small farms.A:对B:错答案:B10.In 1620, a group of Puritans set sail for America on a ship called theMayflower.A:错B:对答案:B11.In 1682, a group of Quakers headed by William Penn set up the colony ofPennsylvania.A:对B:错答案:A12.Columbus offered his services to Queen Isabella of Spain.A:对B:错答案:A第十二章测试1.Despite its name, the French and Indian War was a war fought between________.A:the French and the EnglishB:the English and the SpanishC:the French and IndiansD:the English and Indians答案:A2.George Washington took office as the President of the United States ofAmerica in ________.A:1788B:1787C:1790D:1789答案:D3.As a result of the French and Indian War, the ________ lost all their land inNorth America.A:EnglishB:SpanishC:FrenchD:Indians答案:C4.American War of Independence ended in ________.A:1781B:1783C:1789D:1782答案:A5.In the 18th century, people in Europe began to believe that it is ________ thatguided the universe.A:superstitious forcesB:manC:natural lawsD:God答案:C6.As for man’s knowledge, John Locke believed it is ________.A:acquired from experience of five sensesB:from observation and experimentC:from the reflection by the mindD:innate答案:ABC7.According to John Locke, the most important natural law was that no manshould take away the life, liberty, or property of another.A:对B:错答案:A8.During American War of Independence, the British army was composedmainly of farmers, craftsmen, and small traders.A:对B:错答案:B9.During American War of Independence, the motto of the colonies was “notaxation without representation.”A:对B:错答案:A10.The US Constitution was written and ratified in 1791.A:对B:错答案:B第十三章测试1.The United States purchased Louisiana Territory from ________ in 1803.A:MexicoB:RussiaC:FranceD:Spain答案:C2.The Mexican territories annexed by the United States as a result of theMexican War include ________.A:TexasB:CaliforniaC:ArizonaD:Oregon答案:ABC3.The Oregon Region includes the following present States ________.A:the State of IdahoB:the State of UtahC:the State of OregonD:the State of Washington答案:ACD4.The American Industrial Revolution began in 1807 with its ________ industry.A:textileB:machine-makingC:coal miningD:shipbuilding答案:A5.The Missouri Compromise of 1820 prohibited slavery in any other lands inthe ________ Territory north of the 36°30’ line.A:OregonB:SpanishC:LouisianaD:Mexican答案:C6.Henry Clay’s Compr omise of 1850 was made to solve the problem aroused bythe admission of ________ into the Union.A:MaineB:MissouriC:NebraskaD:California答案:D7.In ________, President Thomas Jefferson, by taking advantage of the war inEurope, made Napoleon I agree to sell Louisiana Territory.A:1802B:1803C:1805D:1804答案:B8.When the United States was first founded, it consisted of only thirteen States,with a territory of about ________ square kilometers.A:900000B:700000C:1000000D:800000答案:A9.In________, there came a flood of new immigrants from Europe to the UnitedStates because labor was needed with the rapid development of industry inAmerica, and most European countries were in a very bad state.A:the 1930sB:the 1820sC:the 1830sD:the 1920s答案:C10.The passage of The Homestead Act (1861) failed to solve the land problem inthe interests of the small farmers.A:对B:错答案:B第十四章测试1.The Spanish-American War strengthened the US interventions in ________.A:AmericasB:AfricaC:EuropeD:the Far East答案:A2.In the late half of the 19th century, ________ was the main objective of the USoverseas expansion.A:VietnamB:IndiaC:ChinaD:the Philippines答案:C3.The establishment of the League of Nations was initiated by ________.A:Franklin D. RooseveltB:Woodrow WilsonC:Harry S. TrumanD:William Taft答案:B4.________ were the measures of the New Deal of the Roosevelt Administration..A:adopting the “Good Neighbor Policy” towards Latin American countries B:reducing the public expenditureC:launching public worksD:destroying crops答案:ACD5.The United States and China established diplomatic relations in the year of________.A:1973B:1972C:1979D:1978答案:C6.In ________, US Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act.A:1947B:1944C:1945D:1946答案:A7.The Japanese attack on the American naval base of the Pearl Harbor in 1941,brought the United States into the Second World War.A:对B:错答案:A8.In the first two decades after the Second World War, the US Governmentadopted a policy of Cold War and “Containment” in its relationship with the Soviet Union.A:错B:对答案:B9.In 1947, Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act, which outlawed the closedshop and put other restraints on labor unions, and a program wasestablished to investigate the loyalty of the federal employees in theexecutive branch.A:对B:错答案:A10.The United States seized Hawaii from Spain after the Spanish-American Warof 1898.A:对B:错答案:A第十五章测试1.The three stages that the American economy has experienced in itsdevelopment are commercial capitalism, industrial capitalism and corporate capitalism.A:对B:错答案:A2.Now the United States economy is dominated by enormous, diversified,multinational monopolistic corporations.A:对B:错答案:A3.In the ________ stage American economy developed rapidly.A:commercial capitalismB:industrial capitalismC:colonial stageD:corporate capitalism答案:B4.The South of the US has now become ________ developed industrial region.A:the most rapidlyB:the oldestC:the wellD:the newly答案:D5.Canned fish and lumber are the chief manufactured products of ________.A:AlaskaB:New MexicoC:HawaiiD:Florida答案:A6.________ are all in the Corn Belt.A:The State of IowaB:The State of OhioC:The State of ArizonaD:The State of Illinois答案:ABD7.The stock raising areas of the United States are scattered in theneighborhood of the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt and on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Range.A:对B:错答案:A8.In the United States, railways are still important for carrying passengers andare still operated by commercial companies.A:对B:错答案:B9.The automobile is the most popular means of transportation in the UnitedStates.A:对B:错答案:A10.China, Japan and Canada were the top three import partners of the UnitedStates.A:对B:错答案:B第十六章测试1.The President of the United States exercises the ________ power.A:judicialB:legislativeC:executiveD:veto答案:C2.The power of the U.S. President has ________.A:kept belittlingB:remained the same as it was in 1789C:remained the same as prescribed in the ConstitutionD:kept enlarging答案:D3.The Constitution of the United States says that only ________ can declare warupon other nations.A:the National Security CouncilB:the Department of DefenseC:the CongressD:the President答案:C4.The number of Representatives of the US House of Representatives fromeach State is fixed according to the size of ________ the state has.A:the votersB:the economyC:the populationD:the territory答案:C5.________ is the most important part of a State government.A:The GovernorB:The LegislatureC:The JudicialD:The Executive Council答案:B6.The chief executive of a State is the ________.A:GovernorB:state councilC:Supreme CourtD:sheriff答案:A7.As established in the U.S. Constitution, the President of the United Statesmust ________.A:be a CongressmanB:be a Republican or a DemocratC:have lived in the U.S. at least 14 yearsD:be a native-born citizenE:be at least 35 years old答案:CDE8.In 1951, Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution to limit aPresident to eight years successively in office.A:对B:错答案:B9.The American voters do not vote directly for the President but vote for theelectors.A:错B:对答案:B10.The State legislature in most states of the United States usually consists oftwo houses.A:错B:对答案:B第十七章测试1.Australia is the ________ largest country in the world.A:seventhB:fourthC:sixthD:fifth答案:C2.Australia is surrounded by the Tasman Sea and the ________ Ocean to the east,by the ________ Ocean to the west.A:Indian, PacificB:Pacific, AtlanticC:Pacific, IndianD:Atlantic, Indian答案:C3.Many aspects of Australian way of life are still ________, though Australians arethe descendants of many nations.A:GreekB:BritishC:ItalianD:American答案:B4.The commonwealth of Australia was formed in the year of _________.A:1847B:1788C:1901D:1903答案:C5.The most pleasant part of Australia is the Southeastern coastland, while twothirds of the continent is ________ and ________ in terms of climate.A:coldB:hotC:dryD:humid答案:BC6.Off the northeastern coast of Australia is a 2000km line of coral island andreefs known as the Great Barrier Reef.A:对B:错答案:A7.In recent years, Australian governments have encouraged people withdifferent ethnic backgrounds to keep their own cultures. The policy is called multiculturalism.A:错B:对答案:B8.Australia was once a British penal colony, and now has become one of thedeveloped countries in the world.A:错B:对答案:B9.________ are the factors that affect the efficiency of Australian manufacturing.A:Australians’ lack of innovationB:Australia’s geographical isolationC:Australia’s limited domestic marketD:Australia’s high levels of industrial protection答案:BCD10.Australia is the world’s largest exporter of wool.A:对B:错答案:A11.The Australian Constitution is based on the principle of federalism and theprinciple of responsible Government.A:对B:错答案:A12.Canada ranks the ________ among the largest countries in area in the world.A:secondB:thirdC:firstD:fourth答案:A13.Vancouver is the Capital City of Canada.A:错B:对答案:A14.The most developed and the most densely populated part of Canada isSt. Lawrence and Great Lakes region.A:对B:错答案:A15.General Elections are held at least every six years in Canada and the PrimeMinister is directly elected by the voters.A:错B:对答案:A16.The first European to discover New Zealand is the Dutch explorer ________,in 1642, who was hired by the Dutch East India Company.A:Amerigo VespucciB:Christopher ColumbusC:Abel TasmanD:Jacques Cartier答案:C17.Both ________ and ________ are official languages in New Zealand. English is thecommon and everyday language of New Zealanders.A:MaoriB:FrenchC:SpanishD:English答案:AD18.Seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. Summer lastsfrom September to November.A:对B:错答案:B19.Like Great British, Parliament is elected for a five-year term. All citizens andpermanent residents aged 20 years or over are eligible to vote inparliamentary elections.A:对B:错答案:B20.Like the United States, New Zealand’s Constitution doesn’t have a writtenform.A:对B:错答案:B。
2023年大学_英语国家社会与文化入门试题及答案
2023年英语国家社会与文化入门试题及答案英语国家社会与文化入门试题一、Fill in the following information gaps(20%)(1 point each)1. 80%2. 16073. Nature4. the legislative5 .corporation 6. Wall Street7.the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant 8. Italy9 .Fennimore Cooper. 10. Leaves of Grass11. the front line 12. Master of Business Administration13 .Bachelor of Arts 14 .IBM15 .Microsoft 16 .Glasgow17. the King 18. the common laws19 .violin 20.Associate of Sciences二、Choose the correct answer for each of the following (35%)(1 point each) 1-5 BCADA 6-10 BDAAA 11-15 AABAD 16-20 DAAAA 21-25 BDDBA 26-30 ADADD31-35 ACACC三、Give brief explanations of the following ideas (Choose 5 from8 to present on the paper )(25%)(5 point each)1.a significant role of LondonLondon is the capital of the UK, the largest city located in the south of the country. Its dominant in Britain in all sorts of ways. Its the cultural and business centre and the headquarters of the vast majority of Britains bigcompanies. Its not only the financial centre of the nation, but also one of the major international financial centers in the world. It is a huge weight in Britains economic and cultural life.2. the Anglo-SaxonsThe Anglo-Saxons were two groups of Germanic peoples who settled down in England from the 5th century. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.3. two immigration movements to the AmericasThe American continents were peopled as a result of twolong-continuingimmigration movements, the first from Asia and the second from Europe and Africa.4.American characteristics of religionThe Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution provides that there is no state religion and that church and state must be separated (Americans with different religions live together under the sane law). American religious beliefs continue to be strong with social progress. In the United States, every church is a completely independent organization and concerned with its own finance and its ownbuilding. There has been little concentration on doctrine or religious argument such as in European history.5.Three Faiths in the U.S.By the 1950s, the three faiths model of American religion had developed. Americans were considered to come in three basic varieties: Protestant,Catholic and Jewish, the order reflecting the strength in numbers of each group.6.the "Beat Generation"The "Beat Generation" was made up of a group of young writers in the 1950s based in San Francisco. The name referred simultaneously to the rhythm of Jazz music, to their sense that society was worn out, to the interest in new forms of experience, through drugs, alcohol or Eastern mysticism. Alan Ginsburg s poem Howl set for them a tone of social protest.7.Jazz musicEarly jazz music first appeared in the Southern city of New Orleans at the end of the 19th century .It was a blend of folk music, Work chants, spirituals, marches , and even European classical music. A defining mark of this early New Orleans jazz was that a group of musicians improvising their notes in changing chords around a specific melodic line. All jazz bands use such instruments as a trumpet, a clarinet, a trombone, and percussion instruments like the drum, banjo, andguitars. Jazz developed into the 1920s with two different styles, namely, the Chicago style jazz and the New York style8. PuritanismPuritans were those who followed the doctrine of John Calvin and wanted to purify the Church of England. They believed that human beings werepredestined by God before they were born. Some were Gods chosen people while others were damned to hell. No church nor good works could save people, The sign of being God s elect was the success in his work or the prosperity in his calling. These beliefs had great impact on American culture.四、Analyze the causes that brought about the relative decline of the UK economy(20%)The UK has experienced an economic decline since 1945. But this is a relative decline rather than an absolute one .But Britain is wealthier and more productive than it was in 1945, but since other countries developed more rapidly, it has slid from being the second largest economy to being the sixth. There are four reasons for the relative economic decline since 1945:firstly ,Britain had gone heavily into debt in order to finance the war, selling many of its accumulated overseas assets, and borrowing large amounts from the United States and Canada. These debts meant that the UK entered the post-war era with a major economic problem; secondly, British colonies which used to provide raw materials and big markets gained independence. For example ,India, popularly known as "The Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire, gained its independence in 1947, only 2 years after the end of the war. And the rest of the empire quickly followed Indiato independence, leaving Britain as just a medium-size European country ; thirdly Britain was heavily burdened with the huge military expenditure during relatively rapid andtrouble-free the process of decolonization, which was still forced to maintain a substantial and expensive military presence in many overseas locations until the process was completed ,mostly by the end of the 1960s . Also its position as one of the shapers of the post-war world required substantial militarycontributions both as one of NATOs major partners, and as a member of the UN Security Council. All this had the result that Britain spent a higher proportion of its national wealth on the military than most of its competitors; and fourthly, Britain also lacked the investment in modern equipment and new products for during the war its industry survived comparatively unaffected. British industry however could continue with its older factories and pre-war products, and given its otherlong-term .economic problems, This failure to invest sufficiently in industry also reflects a long-standing and continuing problem in the UK economy. relatively low rates of investment (the amount of money businesses put aside from profits to reinvest in the business in new products and production methods) were characteristic of the British economy in relation to other developed economies, this contrasted greatly with some of itscompetitors ,the two most successful post-war economies, Japan and Germany. So the comparatively strong economic position Britain found itself in 1945 was in many ways deceptive.英语国家社会与文化入门试题答案一、Fill in the following information gaps(20%)(1 point each)1. In England more than ___1__ of its population living in cities ,and about 2% of the population working in agriculture, so England is a highly urbanized country .2. In the year of ____2_____,the first permanent settlement in North America was established, in todays Virginia .3.Ralph Waldo Emerson, a American transcendentalist, published a startling book called __3__,he claimed by studying and respecting to nature individual could reach a higher spiritual state without form religion .4.The U.S. federal government consist of the following three branches the executive , _____4_____and the judicial.5.One advantage of limited liability, so investors risked only the amount of their investment and not their entire assets6.The best -known stock exchange is New York Stock Exchange located in _____6_____area of New York City7.WASP stands for _______7______.8.The majority of the Catholics in the U.S. are descendants of immigrants from Ireland,_______8_______and Poland.10.A collection of poems written by Walt Whitman , it is a ground-breaking book. That is 11.An jazz music ensemble of musicians consists of two sections:________11________ and the percussion.12. G.R.E and M.B.A. stand for Graduate Record Examination and__________12________ in U.S education.13.In the U.S., B.A. and B.S. stand for ________13_________and Bachelor of Science in higher education.14.The two most well known computer companies are ______14_______ and Apple in the United States.15.Now the largest software company is _____15___________whose director is Bill Gates in the United States.16.Two Scottish cities which have a ancient and internationally respected universities, they are Edinburgh and _______16____________.17.The Britain, the official head of state is now ________17_______ while the real center of political life is in the House of Commons .18.The British Constitution consists of statutelaw ,_____18___________ and convention.19.In jazz music major musical instrument include __19_____, clarinet, piano , trombone , cymbal ,bell, hollow wooden block, chimes ,drum, guitar etc.20.In the American education A.S. stands for ________.二、Choose the correct answer for each of the following (35%)(1 point each)1. The Supreme Court of in the U.S. today consist of a chief justice and ____ associate justices.A. 1B. 8C.11D.4352. The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism exceptA. challenging the authority of the Pope.B. salvation through faith.C. salvation through the church.D. establishing a direct contact with God.3. 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.4. The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly fromA. George Washington.B. Thomas Jefferson.C. John Adams.D. John Locke.5. Which of the following was NOT a denomination of Protestantism?A. Catholics.B. Puritans.C. Quakers.D. Church of England.6. Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A. The freedom of religion.B. The freedom of searching a persons home by police.C. The freedom of speech and of the press.D. The right to own weapons if one wishes7.Service industry does not include_______________.A. BankingB. management consultationB. AirlineC. steelmaking8. The United States produces as much as half of the worldsA. wheat and riceB. cottonC. tobacco and vegetable oilD. soybeans and com9. The latest technology that farmers have adopted isA. artificial fertilizersB. pesticideC. tractorsD. computers10. A ____ is a type pf play with comedy ,singing ,dancing, music and acrobatics performed for children at Christmas in western Europe.A. pantomimeB. King ArthurC. Robin HoodD. Gone with Wind11. In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons exceptA. for finding a job in society.B. for having a place in a community.C. for identifying themselves with dominant values.D. for getting together with friends.12. In Britain and American there are many _______ in every city, town and village ,where sell almost sell every thing.A. corner shopsB. book shopsC. food shopsD. grocers shops13.Which of the following was written by Thoreau?A. NatureB. WaldenC. The Scarlet LetterD. The Fall of the House of Usher14. ______________was mainly interested in writing about Americans living in Europe.A. Henry JamesB. Mark TwainC. William Dean HowellsD. Stephen Crane15. Three of the following authors are Nobel Prize winners. Which one is not.A. Ernest HemingwayB. Eugene ONeillC. William FaulknerD. F. Scott Fitzgerald16.______________does NOT belong to the "Lost Generation".A. John Dos PassosB. Ernest HemingwayC. F. Scott FitzgeraldD. John Steinbeck17. ______was NOT written by Hemingway.A. Light in AugustB. The Sun Also RisesC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls18. The following authors were women writers who wrote novels in the late 19th and early 20th century with exception ofA. Emily DickinsonB. Edith WhartonC. Willa CatherD. Kate Chopin19.Both public and private Universities depend on the following sources of income except,A. investmentB. student tuitionC. endowmentsD. government funding20. The legislative branch of the U.S. consists of congress that is divided into:A. the House of Representatives and the SenateB. the House of Representative and the SenatesC. the House of commons and the House of LordsD. the House of Common and the House of Lord21. The complex drumming in the rhythm section of early jazz music was brought over to America by________A. Spanish missionaries from Europe.B .Black slaves from West Africa.C. British colonists from Asia.D. the Creole from the West India.22.Which of the following is not a team game?A. volleyballB. bowlingC. soccerD. field hockey23 .If white –collar crimes were included in the Crime Index and if authorities were more vigorous in their enforcement of law ,the profile of a typical criminal in the United states would be_____A. olderB. wealthierC. whiteD. living near city centers24. Which of the following used human being as guinea pigs to test drugs including LDS?A. The FBIB. The CIAC. CongressD. Richard Nixon25. The one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called____________A. the HippiesB. the Beat GenerationC. the Me GenerationD. the Lost Generations26. Which of the following can NOT be found in London?A. Teahouses.B. Galleries.C. Museums.D. Theatres.27. The Tower Of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was built byA. King HaroldB. Robin HoodC. Oliver CromwellD. William the Conqueror28. The ________provides a fair way for deciding whom to admit when then they have 10 or 12 applicants for every first year students seat in the U.S.A.SATSB.NBAC.NEED.CBA29. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world forA. its most famous landmark, the "Giants Causeway".B. its rich cultural lifeC. its low living standardsD. its endless political problems30. Which of the following about the Parliament is NOT true?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.31. In modern political system in Britain MPs stands for_________.A. members of parliamentB. members of parliamentsC. member of parliamentD. member of parliaments32. ___________ made the first desktop PC.A. Thomas EdisonB. Apple computersC. Tow tong amateur inventorsD. Samuel F.B. More33. These ____ and _____ stand today as Wales great tourist attractions. Tourism is an important industryA. castles and estatesB. Hadrians WallC. Giants CausewayD. Royal Pavilion34. The British Queen decided to open__________ to summer tourists to raise money, which caused a lot criticism from the public.A. the Tower of London .B. British Museum.C. Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.D. Westminster Abbey35.Dodds brothers, Johnny was on the ___________ ,Warren was on theA . drum.. B. guitar. C. clarinet D. banjo.A . drum.. B. guitar. C. clarinet D. banjo.三、Give brief explanations of the following ideas (Choose 5 from8 to present on the paper )(25%)(5 point each)1. a significant role of London2.the Anglo-Saxons3.two immigration movements to the Americas4. American characteristics of religion5.Three Faiths in the U.S.6. the "Beat Generation"7.Jazz music8. Puritanism四、Analyze the causes that brought about the relative decline of the UK economy(20%)。
英语国家社会与文化试题与答案
英语国家社会与文化1. The Norman Conquest of_____is perhaps the best - known event in English history. [单选题] *A. 1063B. 1064C. 1065D. 1066*2. Apart from a break during the Second World War, the BBC has been providing regular television broadcasts since _______. [单选题] *A.1935B.1936*C.1937D.19383. The first blacks were brought to North America as in 1619. [单选题] *A. adventurersB. slaves*C. servantsD. explorers4. Two years after the ending of the Hundred Years ’War with France, England was thrown into another series of civil wars, _____ . [单选题] *A.the War of the CeltsB.Norman ConquestC.the War of the Roses*D.Battle of Hastings5. Magna Carta had altogether 63 clauses of which the most important matters could be seen in three of the following except . [单选题] *A.no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council;B.no serf should be arrested, imprisoned or deprived of his property except by the law of the land*C.London and other towns should retain their ancient rights and privilegesD.There should be the same weights and measures through - out the country.6. The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor modified and improved the design in 1765. [单选题] *A. Abraham DarbyB. James Watt*C. John KayD. Richard Arkwright7. Soon after, Britain not only gave up its economic hegemony but also suffered a deep loss of its position of industrial leadership. [单选题] *A. 1900B. the First World WarC. the Second World War*D. 19608. The House of Lords is presided over by . [单选题] *A. the Lord Chancellor*B. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime Minister9. The Prime Minister is appointed by and he or she always sits in . [单选题] *A.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC.the Queen, the House of Commons*D.the Queen, the House of Lords10. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in . [单选题] *A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons*11. The first immigrants in American history came from and . [单选题] *A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. Scotland/EnglandD. England/ Netherlands*12. According to American historians and specialists in demography, there are great population movement in the history of the United States. [单选题] *A. twoB. threeC. four*D. five13. The victory of was the turning point of the War of Independence. [单选题] *A. GettysburgB. TrentonC. YorktownD. Saratoga*14. The Wars of Roses lasted for years and king was replaced by king . [单选题] *A. 30, Richard III, Henry Tudor*B. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorC. 30, Richard I, Henry TudorD. 50, Richard I, Henry Tudor15. In , a small group of Puritans sailed and arrived at in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the New Land. [单选题] *A. 1620, Plymouth*B. 1620, LondonC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth16. In the 18th century, there appeared in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines. [单选题] *A. the Bourgeois RevolutionB. the Wars of the RosesC. the Industrial Revolution*D. the Religious Reformation17. The Declaration of Independence came from the theory of British philosopher . [单选题] *A. Paul RevereB. John Locke*C. CornwallisD. Frederick Douglass18. The ________ marked the establishment of feudalism in England. [单选题] *A. Viking invasionsB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman Conquest*D. adoption of common law19. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the ―Big Three with the exception of . [单选题] *A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The Observer*D. The Daily Telegraph20. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is . [单选题] *A. poetryB. drama*C. novelD. pamphlet21. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. [判断题] *对错*22. The Severn River is the longest river of Britain, which originates in Wales and flows through western England. [判断题] *对*错23. The Hundred Years'War (1337-1453) was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory. [判断题] *对错*24. In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth Iactually defended the fruit of the Reformation. [判断题] *对*错25. America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus. [判断题] *对*错26. The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson. [判断题] *对错*27. The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation. [判断题] *对*错28. San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here. [判断题] *对错*29. When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, location and academic quality. [判断题] *对*错30. The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "'axis of evil”. [判断题] *对*错31. The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history. [判断题] *对错*32. In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers. [判断题] *对错*33. The British Parliament is the law-making body of the Commonwealth of Nations. [判断题] *对错*34. The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament. [判断题] *对*错35. The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected. [判断题] *对错*36. After the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell declared England a , later, he became Lord Protector. [填空题] *_________________________________(答案：Commonwealth)37. The Constitution of the United States follows two principles: the federal system and the of powers. [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Separation)38. In legislation the President of U.S. has a veto power over bills passed by . [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Congress)39. The Conservative Party developed out of the Party, while the Liberal party developed out of the Whig. [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Tory)40. The present sovereign of Britain is Queen , and Prince Charles is the heir to the throne. [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Elizabeth II)B1. Christopher Columbus discovered America in the year of 1492. [单选题] *T*F2. "No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of the American Civil War. [判断题] *TF*3. 3. President F. D. Roosevelt's Policy to fight the Great Depression was called "War on Poverty".[判断题] *TF*4. The most dramatic crisis of the Cold War was the Cuban Missile Crisis. [单选题] *T*F5. In the aftermath of the September 11 terroist attack, President Bush ordered the invasion of Iraq in 2001, and then Afghanistan in 2003. [单选题] *TF*6. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. [判断题] *对错*7. The Severn River is the longest river of Britain, which originates in Wales and flows through western England. [判断题] *对*错8. The Hundred Years'War (1337-1453) was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory. [判断题] *对错*9. In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Reformation. [判断题] *对*错10. America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus. [判断题] *对*错11. The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson. [判断题] *对错*12. The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation. [判断题] *对*错13. San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here. [判断题] *对错*14. When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, location and academic quality. [判断题] *对*错15. The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "'axis of evil”. [判断题] *对*错16. The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history. [判断题] *对错*17. In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers. [判断题] *对错*18. The British Parliament is the law-making body of the Commonwealth of Nations. [判断题] *对错*19. The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament. [判断题] *对*错20. The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected. [判断题] *对错*21. The terms for a Senator and Representative are _______ and _______ years. [单选题] *two, fourtwo, threetwo, sixsix, two*22. __________ is the capital city of Scotland. [单选题] *BelfastEdinburgh*LondonCardiff23. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is . [单选题] *A. poetryB. drama*C. novelD. pamphlet24. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the ―Big Three with the exception of . [单选题] *A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The Observer*D. The Daily Telegraph25. 10. Which of the following did NOT take place in the Nixon administration? [单选题] *A. VietnamizationB. Cuban Missile Crisis*C. Watergate ScandalD. Re-establishing US relations with China26. The Norman Conquest of is perhaps the best - known event in English history. [单选题] *A. 1063B. 1064C. 1065D. 1066*27. The first blacks were brought to North America as in 1619. [单选题] *A. adventurersB. slaves*C. servantsD. explorers28. Magna Carta had altogether 63 clauses of which the most important matters could be seen in three of the following except . [单选题] *A.no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council;B.no serf should be arrested, imprisoned or deprived of his property except by the law of the land*C.London and other towns should retain their ancient rights and privilegesD.There should be the same weights and measures through - out the country.29. The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor modified and improved the design in 1765. [单选题] *A. Abraham DarbyB. James Watt*C. John KayD. Richard Arkwright30. Two years after the ending of the Hundred Years ’War with France, England was thrown into another series of civil wars, . [单选题] *A.the War of the CeltsB.Norman ConquestC.the War of the Roses*D.Battle of Hastings31. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in . [单选题] *A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons*32. In the 18th century, there appeared in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines. [单选题] *A. the Bourgeois RevolutionB. the Wars of the RosesC. the Industrial Revolution*D. the Religious Reformation33. The ________ marked the establishment of feudalism in England. [单选题] *A. Viking invasionsB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman Conquest*D. adoption of common law34. The Prime Minister is appointed by and he or she always sits in . [单选题] *A.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC.the Queen, the House of Commons*D.the Queen, the House of Lords35. The Wars of Roses lasted for years and king was replaced by king . [单选题] *A. 30, Richard III, Henry Tudor*B. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorC. 30, Richard I, Henry TudorD. 50, Richard I, Henry Tudor36. In , a small group of Puritans sailed and arrived at in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the New Land. [单选题] *A. 1620, Plymouth*B. 1620, LondonC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth37. The first immigrants in American history came from and . [单选题] *A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. Scotland/EnglandD. England/ Netherlands*38. The founders wanted the branch to be the dominant branch of the federal government. [单选题] *executivelegislative*judicialmedia39. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of _______. [单选题] *Yale UniversityHarvard College*Princeton UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology40. The Declaration of Independence came from the theory of British philosopher . [单选题] *A. Paul RevereB. John Locke*C. CornwallisD. Frederick Douglass。
英语国家文化测试题200道
USA1. The First Continental Congress was held in _____ in September, 1774. Philadelphia2. When did the Independent War break out?17763.When was Declaration of Independence signed?17764.When did the Independent War succeed?17815.The Great Depression in America lasted from _____ to _________.1929, 19336.In ______, civil war in America broke out.18617.Civil war in America lasted for _________ years.48. Who is the Found Father of the United States of America?George Washington9. How many members are there in the House of Representatives of America?43510. How many members are there in the House of Senate of America?10011. Who has the right to declare war in America?Supreme Court12.How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of America?913. When is the Independence Day of the United States of America?July 414. How many stars are there on the National Flag of the United States of America?5015. How many stripes are there on the National Flag of the United States of America?1316. How many states are there in America?5017. Who led the country to victory during the American Civil War.Abraham Lincoln18. Abraham Lincoln was the ________ President of the United States16th19. Which building is the place where the U.S. President live in?The White House20. Boxing Day is the next day of ___________.Christmas Day21. The theme of Thanksgiving Day is ___________.thankfulness and harvest22. Children usually say ’Trick or Treat’ on __________.Halloween23. Which is the largest state in America?Alaska.24.Which is the largest city in America?New York25. What is ‘Ivy League’ ?an education alliance26. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by ______. boards of education27. At what festival do Americans eat turkey?Thanksgiving day28.The melting-pot refers to which country?America29.The principal author of The Declaration of Independence was ________. Thomas Jefferson30.“All men are created equal” is from the document called _____________.The Declaration of Independence31.Over 60% of people in America are _________ believers.Protestant32.The capital city of America is ___________.Washington D. C33.The longest river of America is ___________.Mississippi34. Who delivered the famous speech “I have a dream”?Martin Luther King35. Every ______ years, the election of American president is held.436.Which president resigned because of Watergate Scandal in 1972.Nixon37._________ protectes American individual liberties from the long arm of government.Bill of Rights38.The three branches of American government are_____,________,______. Executive, legislative and judicial39.The two major political parties in America are __________ and _______. Democratic party and Republican party40.The symbol of Democratic party is ________.Donkey41.The symbol of Republican party is ________.Elephant42._____________ is regarded as “the party of people”.Democratic party43.People wear green on __________ Day.St. Patrick’s Day44.The native people of North American are______.Indians45.Who discovered America, in which year?Columbus, 149246.Who is the writer of Nature?Emerson47.Who is the writer of Walden?Thoreau48.Who is the writer of For Whom The Bell Tolls?Ernest Hemingway49.Who is called as 猫王？Elvis Persley50.Students should recite _____________ on a daily basis in school.Pledge of allegiance 效忠誓词Germany1、The country on the north of Germany is Denmark2、The geographical region in the south of Germany is mountainousNorth Sea and Baltic Sea are on the north of Germany3、The Rhine flows across Germany.4、The headquarter of BMW locates in Munishand the city is also famous for its beer.5、Frankfurt in Germany is one of the world’s great financial centers.6、Germany’s steel capital is Essen while Dortmond is Germany’s coal mining center.7、When Adolf Hitler came into power in 1933, the official name of Germany is Third German Reich.8、Otto von Bismarck is called “iron chancellor” in Germany.9、Germany has 16 states of considerable autonomy.10、The present chancellor of Germany is Angela Dorothea Merkel.11、German people celebrate the unity of German on October 3rd.12、On Easter, the Easter rabbit hides painted hard-boiled eggs for the children to find.13、The first wave of Germans who settled in the area of the River Danube was Celts.14、Frankish king Karl der Grosse is better known as Charlemagne15、Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation in Germany by protesting publicly against the Vatican’s s ale of indulgences16、The aristocratic class in Prussia is called Junker17、The Berlin Wall is built in 196118、Oktoberfest Is the largest folk festival in Europe.19、SPD refers to Social Democratic Party20、A key concept in German life is order while an example of this is planning.21、Most Germans have a small, closely knit circle of friends, and a network of acquaintance.22、From six to ten children attend the Grundschule.23、On Saturday, shops can stay open until 6 pm, but may close earlier.24、Beer Is by far the best-known German drink.25、There is no state religion in Germany, but some 70 percent of Germans are Christian26、The best way of making new friends in Germany is to join a club.27、The Germans are regional people, committed to their religion and their home.28、Stammtisch is a German word to describe someone regular at the table.29、Banks in German are open from 8:30am to 4pm.30、Wilhelm IIPrecipitated the First World War.BritainQuestions:1.Great Britain comprises England, Walse, and , together with all the offshoreislands.2.The major rivers in Britain include the in the south, the Severn in the west,and the Spey in Scotland.3.The coldest parts of Britain are the highlands of .4.In addition to the indigenous cultures, Britain also has what could be calledits.5.More thanof the total population of the United Kingdom live in England.6.England and Walse were brought together administratively and legallyduring the reign of .7.The political union of England and Scotland took place under .8., as a famous place in Scotland , is probably eight-hundred-year-old.9.The is the longest river in Britain.10.It is wise to avoid obvious taboo issues, such as , in conversation with theWelsh.Answers:Scotland , Thames, Scotland, “Empire” culture, Four-fifths, Henry Ⅷ, Queen Anne, Edinburgh Castle, River Severn, religion and politicsFrance1. The capital of France is ( ).2. The currency used in France is ( ).3. The official language of France is ( ).4. The biggest religion in France is ( ) though there is no official one.5. The longest river in France is ( ).6. France is divided into ( ) departments, which are further grouped into ( ) larger administrative regions.7. ( ), over a series of campaigns, finally succeeded in pacifying the Gauls in 51 BCE and his “I came, I saw, I conquered” has become quite famous.8. A major Paris railway station ( ) commemorates the Emperor Napoleon’s famous victory in 1805 while the London railway station, Waterloo, commemorates the defe at of the “dictator Napoleon” in 1815.9. ( ), “the Sun King”, reigned for nearly seventy-three years.10. The French Revolution is commemorated on ( ) day on July 14.11. France is a multiparty republic. The head of government is ( ) and the head of state is ( ).12. The French Parliament has two houses which are ( ) and ( ).13. France is governed according to a national civil legal system, which is ( ).14. ( ), the French philosopher and mathematician, i s known as “the father of modern philosophy” and also famous for his saying, “I think, therefore I am.”15.American, British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and French forces landed on June 6, 1944, in ( ) to liberate Western Europe from German occupation.1.Paris2. Euro3. French4. Roman Catholic5. Loire6.100 267. Julius Caesar8.Gare d’A usterlitz9.Louis XIV 10. Bastille11. Prime Minister the President12. the Senate the National Assembly13. the Code Napoleon 14. Rene Descartes 15. NormandyItaly(D)1. Which city is NOT in Italy?a. Romeb. Venicec. Miland. Barcelona(B)2. The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica are located in what Italian nation state?a. San Marinob. Vatican Cityc. Florenced. Monaco(A)3. What was the first sophisticated civilization in Italy called?a. Etruscansb. Visigothsc. Greco-Romansd. Byzantines(A)4. According to legend, who was the founder of Rome?a. Romulusb. Remusc. Julius Caesard. Lorenzo di Medici(C)5. In what century did the Italian Renaissance begin?a. 4th centuryb. 11th centuryc. 14th centuryd. 17th century(D)6. What was NOT an effect of Humanism in the Renaissance?a. Rediscovering classical civilizationb. Adopting a less religious, more secular worldviewc. Petrarch and Boccaccio writing in Italian rather than Latind. A disregard for the arts and music(B)7. Between 1796 and 1814, who conquered Italy?a. Adolf Hitlerb. Napoleon Bonapartec. Giuseppe Garibaldid. Giacomo Puccini(C)8. After Italy’s unification in 1861, who was crowned king?a. Julius Caesarb. Peter the Greatc. Victor Emmanuel IId. Giuseppe Garibaldi(B)9. Benito Mussolini joined the Axis in what major war?a. Spanish Civil Warb. World War IIc. War of the Triple Allianced. World War I(B)10. Today, what system of government is present in Italy?a. Monarchyb. Republicc. Communistd. Fascist(A)11. The Sicilian Mafia is based on an extreme example of what important Italian value?a. Familyb. Moneyc. Carsd. Fashion(C)12. Bella Figura refers to what in Italy?a. Being funnyb. Commanding respectc. Dressing welld. Eating too much(C)13. Which Italian phrase is NOT correctly matched with its English translation?a. Ciao—“Hello”b. Sistemato—“Systematic”c. Garbo—“Meanness”d. Comandi—“Command me”(D)14. Overall, modern-day Italians can best be described as…a. Boring and uneducatedb. Loud and annoyingc. Strict and unforgivingd. Cultured and loyal(B)15. What is the dominant religion in Italy?a. Eastern Orthodoxyb. Roman Catholicismc. Pastafarianismd. Jainism(B)16. Which of the following is NOT considered a main public holiday in Italy?a. Easterb. Halloweenc. Labor Dayd. Christmas(A)17. Siena’s Palio has what sport as the main event?a. Horse Racingb. Speaking very fastc. Dancingd. Football(B)18. While in an Italian Catholic church, which of the listed behaviors is considered acceptable?a. Wearing casual clothingb. Dipping your fingers into holy waterc. Reciting the Shahadahd. Making loud jokes(A)19. In Italian superstition, which is considered bad luck?a. Hearing a cat sneezeb. Eating Gnocchi on September 29c. The number 17d. Touching iron(A)20. What is a saint?a. A canonized Catholic who lived a holy lifeb. A word for a pope after he diesc. One of the original followers of Christd. The title of the current leader of Italy(A)21. What is one way in which Italians display their friendliness towards foreigners?a. Easily making close links and long-term friendshipsb. Using buzzwords from other languagesc. Being jealous of pretty foreign womend. Invading Poland(D)22. In a close relationship, how do Italians show their commitment?a. Behaving informally in the officeb. Asking their friends to convert to Catholicismc. Joining a trade union togetherd. Inviting their friends to all sorts of places(C)23. When giving gifts in Italy, what is one thing that should NOT be given?a. Chocolateb. An odd number of rosesc. Chrysanthemumsd. Pastries(A)24. Compulsory schooling in Italy lasts over what age range?a. Ages 6–15b. Ages 4–18c. Ages 4–15d. Ages 6–18(B)25. Between the ages of 14 and 18, Italian children…a. Should be seen and not heardb. Have a considerable amount of choice in their educationc. Are obliged to get marriedd. Must sign up for ten months of compulsory military service(C)26. In what type of building do most Italians live?a. Housesb. Slumsc. Apartmentsd. Gnocchi(C)27. Which of the following is a major supermarket chain in Italy?a. Carrefourb. Tescoc. Euromercatod. AzbukaVkusa(B)28. Today, what currency is used in Italy, and why?a. Euro, because it was popularized by the Mafiab. Euro, because Italy is part of the Eurozonec. Lira, because it was popularized by the Mafiad. Denarii, because the Roman Empire used it(D)29. Which of the following is NOT true about health care in Italy?a. Italian doctors and medical staff are among the best-trained in the worldb. You should check your teeth before going to Italy, because there are few dentists per capitac. Hospitals in Italy are marked by a white H on a blue backgroundd. Italian health care spending constitutes about 20 percent of the GDP (A)30. What is the order of dishes in a standard Italian dinner?a. antipasto, primo, secondo, contorni, cheese and fruit, dessertb. primo, secondo, antipasto, dessert, cheese and fruit, contornic. dessert, contorni, antipasto, cheese and fruit, primo, secondod. secondo, cheese and fruit,contorni, primo, antipasto, dessertAustraliaEasy Questions1、The population of Australia is19 million.2、The capital of Australia is Canberra.3、The official name of Australia is Commonwealth of Australia.4、The area of Australia is 7682300 square kilometer.5、Australia has 3 time zones.6、Sydney Is the largest city in Australia.7、The Britishwere the colonizers of Australia.8、The highest point in Australia is Mount Koscinko9、The lowest point in Australia is Lake Zyre10、Australia was first populated by the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islands.11、The proportion of desert in Australia is about 40% .12、From east to west, Australia has 4 main geographical.13、There are 144 radio outlets nationally and TV has 250 service nationally.Normal Questions1、Rainfall is lowest in the center of Australia.2、Rainfall is greatest in northeast tropical rainforest areas of Australia.3、Most of Australia is warm and dry, the southern part being the most comfortable.4、The largest coral reef in the world is The Great Barrier Reef.5、About 70% of Australian own their own home.6、68% of Australian are Christian.7、The king or queen of England is the official head of state.8、The House of Representatives has 148 members.9、The Senate has 76 members.10、The main parties in Australia is Labor Party and Liberal/National Parties.11、Melbourne is the financial center of Australia.12、The Governor/General is the monarch’s representatives.13、The Prime Minister is the leader of the party.Difficult Questions1、Australians are in the top three industrialized nations in numbers of hours worked 1870 hours per year.2、Many private schools in Australia are religious institutions.3、To cater to the students who are often too far away from any school to attend classes, the Australia Government created Schools of the Air.4、Children are required by law to attend school until they are 15, 16 in Tasmania.5、Two forms of rugby are played across Australia——Rugby Union and Rugby League.6、The Coral SeaseparateAustralia from New Zealand.7、Sydneyhas been called the “gay capital” of the Southern Hemisphere.8、Around 70% of Australian own their own homes.9、The arrival of the First Fleet of eleven ships from Britain in 1788.10、The House of Representatives can propose and pass bills that affect government money of spending.11、The Western Plateau covers the western part of the continent with rocky ridges and plains, and large forbidding deserts.12、The three level of the education system is dementary, secondary and tertiary.13、Captain Cook lands art Botany and calls the eastern coastline New South Wales.14、Australia offers a public education system to its over 3 million children.15、The member of the House Representative serve three-year term.16、In 1992 the Australia High Court ruled that the Aborigines’ title to the land had not been extinguished.17、Today, there is an influx of immigrants from Asia to Australia, over a quarter of Australian’s population was not born there.18、The Australian humorist best-known internationally is Barry Humphries.19、The six state of Australia are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania.20、The two territories of Australia are Northern Territory and Australia Capital Territory.21、The Government of Australia offers a grant to first home buyers of $ 7000.22、Perth is the most isolated modern city in the world.23、Darwin, on the coast of the Northern Territory, has a population of 77000.24 Adelaide is referred to as “the city of churches”.。
英语国家文化概况试题
英语国家文化概况试题 LEKIBM standardization office【IBM5AB- LEKIBMK08- LEKIBM2C】英语国家文化概况试题I.Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)1.Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland,and Wales.(T)2.. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sectorand tuition rates, with some government support.(T)3.Britain is not a member of the NATO due to its disagreement withsome European countries in defense policy. (F)4.Britain has a written constitutions of the sort which most countrieshave.(F)5.Conservative party prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.(T)6.New England was established by English puritans.(T)7.The US Constitution set up a federal system with a strong centralgovernment.(T)8.There are more Catholics than Protestants in the US. (F)9.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.(F)10.Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office. (F)II.Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question:1.Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London(2.d)3.a.The cultural centre.b.The business centre.c.The financial centre.d.The sports centre.4.Which of the following kings was executed in the civil war5.(c)6.a.James I.b.James II.c.Charles I.d.Charles II.7.By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided8.(a)9.a.The House of Commons.b.The House of Lords.c.The two major parties.d.The Prime Minister.10.I f a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take theexamination called ______ (a)a.General Certificate of Education-Advanced.b.General Certificate of Secondary Education.c.the common entrance examination.d.General National Vocational Qualifications.11.H ow many counties are there in Northern Ireland12.(b)13.a.26b.6c.32d.2014.W hich of the following statements was correct around the time ofAmerican Revolution?(a)a.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or theirdescendants.b.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with AmericanIndians.c.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.d.The American had the blood of English and their descendantsonly.15.W hich of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?(b)a.The freedom of religion.b.The freedom of searching a person’s home by policec.The freedom of speech and of the press.d.The right to own weapons if one wishes16.T he following were some of the characteristics of Protestantismexcept_____(c)a.Challenging the authority of the Pope.b.Salvation through faith.c.Salvation through the church.d.Establishing a direct contact with God.17.T he following were the founding fathers of the Americaexcept_____.(c)a.George Washingtonb.Thomas Jefferson.c.William Pann.d.Benjamin Franklin.18.The expenditure on American public schools is guided or decided by_____.(d)a.Teachersb.Studentsc.Headmastersd.Boards of educationIII.Tell what you know about the following in your own words?IV.1.The House of CommonsAnswer: the House of Commons is the real center of British political life because it is the place where about 650 elected representatives (Members of Parliament) make and debate policy. These MPs are elected in the General Elections and should represent the interests of the people who vote for them.2.The importance of general electionsAnswer: General elections are very important in western democracy. They provide opportunities for people to influence future government policies and to replace those incompetent political leaders.3.Class system in British societyAnswer: The class system does exist in British society. Most of the British population would claim themselves to be either of middle-class or working-class, though some people would actually belong to the upper middle-class or lower middle-class . class divisions are not simply economic, they are cultural as well. One of the distinctive features about the British class system is that aristocratic titles can still be inherited.4.Independent schools of the UKAnswer: Independent schools are commonly called public schools which are actually private schools that receive their funding through the private sector and tuition rates, with some government assistance. Independent schools are the part of national education system in the UK.5.The CommonwealthAnswer: The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up mostly of former British colonies. Many of them are developing countries like India; others are developed nations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The Commonwealth was set up as a forum for continued cooperation and as a sort of support net work.6.The Declaration of IndependenceAnswer: The Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Congress on July 4, 1776, when the people of 13 English colonies in North America were fighting for their freedom and independence from the British colonial rule. The document declared that all men were equal and that they were entitled to have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.7.The Bill of Rights of the USAnswer: The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791. The Bill of Rights was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on.8.Three Faiths in the USAnswer: Americans were considered to come in three basic varieties: Protestant, Catholic and Jewish. In terms of numbers, the Protestants are the strongest, the Catholics are next the Protestants and Jewish are the smallest among the three groups.9.High education of the USAnswer: In America, high education refers to education on the college level. American higher education includes four categories of institutions,. They are the university, the four-year undergraduate institution (the college), the technical training institution and the two-year or community college. Some are supported by public funds and some by private funds.10.The Cold WarAnswer: By the end of WWII, the United States, which had not suffered as much as other allied countries, became the strongest country in the world. As the possessor of atomic tombs and much of the world’s gold reserve and industrial production in its hand, thepolicy-makers of the US wanted a world order dominated by the US, a world market free and open to American goods and services. In pursuing this goal, the US encountered determined resistance from the Soviet Union. Gradually the two wartime allies fell apart and the Cold War began.V.Questions for consideration (此部分没有标准答案，是发挥题，写出要点即可)1.“British history has been a history of invasion.” Please illustrate thispoint with the examples. How each of the invasions influence English culture?2.Main points: 4invasions :Roman Empire, Angles and Saxon, Vikings and Normans3.What are the three big parties in the UK4.What are some of the similarities and dissimilarities between thethree parties?Main points: the Conservative party , the Labor party and the Liberal Democrats5.What is the Open University in Britain6.What do you think of this system?Main points: the open university offers a non-traditional route for people to take university level courses and receive a university degree.People can register without having any formal educational qualifications. They follow university courses through textbooks, TV, radio broadcasts, a network of study centers net and other ways.7.In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?8.9.What are some of the major powers of each of the three branchesof the US government10.H ow are the three branches supposed to check and balance eachother?11.W hat is the goal of education in the United States12.D iscuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain, the UnitedStates and China concerning the goals of education.13.W hat is the relationship between government and religion inAmerican?14.15.W hat is the US containment policy16.I s it successful17.I llustrate your point with facts.注：这部分论述题答案是open的，有一些是根据课本内容要求学生分析并写出自己的观点，没有标准答案。
高二英语英语国家文化与习俗介绍练习题50题(带答案)
高二英语英语国家文化与习俗介绍练习题50题(带答案)1.In the UK, which festival is associated with giving gifts and eating turkey?A.ChristmasB.EasterC.HalloweenD.Valentine's Day答案解析：A。
在英国，圣诞节的时候人们会送礼物和吃火鸡。
复活节主要是和彩蛋、兔子等有关；万圣节主要是扮鬼、要糖果等；情人节主要是情侣之间送礼物表达爱意。
2.When meeting people in the UK for the first time, what is a common greeting?A.HuggingB.Kissing on the cheekC.Shaking handsD.Bowing答案解析：C。
在英国，初次见面人们通常握手。
拥抱、亲吻脸颊一般是比较熟悉的人之间的行为；鞠躬不是英国常见的初次见面问候方式。
3.In the UK, what is the traditional colour for a wedding?A.WhiteB.RedD.Blue答案解析：A。
在英国，传统的婚礼颜色是白色，代表纯洁。
红色一般在一些喜庆的节日可能会用到，但不是婚礼传统颜色；黑色在西方通常和葬礼等严肃的场合联系较多；蓝色也不是婚礼传统颜色。
4.Which of the following is a traditional British sport?A.BaseballB.CricketC.BasketballD.V olleyball答案解析：B。
板球是英国的传统运动。
棒球主要是美国等国家流行；篮球起源于美国；排球也不是英国传统运动。
5.In the UK, what is the traditional afternoon tea usually served with?A.Coffee and biscuitsB.Tea and sandwichesk and cookiesD.Juice and cakes答案解析：B。
六年级英语国家文化小知识单选题40题
六年级英语国家文化小知识单选题40题1. Which of the following is a famous traditional festival in the UK?A. ThanksgivingB. HalloweenC. EasterD. Mid - Autumn Festival答案：C。
解析：选项A感恩节是美国的传统节日。
选项B万圣节虽然英国也过，但相比之下，复活节是英国非常重要且传统的节日，有很多独特的习俗如复活节彩蛋等。
选项D中秋节是中国的传统节日，与英国文化无关，所以选C。
2. What is the most famous clock tower in the UK?A. Eiffel TowerB. Leaning Tower of PisaC. Big BenD. Tokyo Tower答案：C。
解析：选项A埃菲尔铁塔在法国。
选项B比萨斜塔在意大利。
选项D东京塔在日本。
而大本钟是英国著名的钟楼，所以答案是C。
3. Which animal is a symbol of the UK?A. KangarooB. PandaC. LionD. Elephant答案：C。
解析：选项A袋鼠是澳大利亚的象征动物。
选项B熊猫是中国的国宝。
选项D大象不是英国的象征动物，狮子是英国的象征动物之一，所以答案为C。
4. Which of the following is a traditional British food?A. PizzaB. SushiC. Fish and chipsD. Tacos答案：C。
解析：选项A披萨是意大利的传统食物。
选项B寿司是日本的食物。
选项D墨西哥卷饼是墨西哥的食物，而鱼和薯条是英国的传统食物，所以答案是C。
5. What is the name of the river that flows through London?A. SeineB. ThamesC. DanubeD. Rhine答案：B。
五年级英语国家与文化概览单选题40题
五年级英语国家与文化概览单选题40题1.The capital city of the UK is _____.A.New YorkB.LondonC.ParisD.Sydney答案：B。
英国的首都是伦敦，New York 是美国的城市，Paris 是法国的城市，Sydney 是澳大利亚的城市。
2.The famous Big Ben is located in _____.A.LondonB.ParisC.BerlinD.Rome答案：A。
大本钟位于英国伦敦，Paris 是法国巴黎，Berlin 是德国柏林，Rome 是意大利罗马。
3.In the UK, people eat _____ on Christmas Day.A.dumplingsB.turkeyC.noodlesD.pizza答案：B。
在英国，人们在圣诞节吃火鸡。
dumplings 是饺子，中国传统食物；noodles 是面条；pizza 是披萨。
4.The traditional sport in the UK is _____.A.footballB.basketballC.volleyballD.baseball答案：A。
英国传统的运动是足球。
basketball 是篮球，主要在美国流行；volleyball 是排球；baseball 是棒球，主要在美国和日本等国流行。
5.The famous festival in the UK is _____.A.Mid-Autumn FestivalB.Dragon Boat FestivalC.ChristmasD.Spring Festival答案：C。
英国著名的节日是圣诞节。
Mid-Autumn Festival 是中秋节，中国传统节日；Dragon Boat Festival 是端午节，中国传统节日；Spring Festival 是春节，中国传统节日。
6.The national flower of the UK is _____.A.roseB.lotusC.sunflowerD.peony答案：A。
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USA1. The First Continental Congress was held in _____ in September, 1774. Philadelphia2. When did the Independent War break out?17763.When was Declaration of Independence signed?17764.When did the Independent War succeed?17815.The Great Depression in America lasted from _____ to _________.1929, 19336.In ______, civil war in America broke out.18617.Civil war in America lasted for _________ years.48. Who is the Found Father of the United States of America?George Washington9. How many members are there in the House of Representatives of America?43510. How many members are there in the House of Senate of America?10011. Who has the right to declare war in America?Supreme Court12.How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of America?913. When is the Independence Day of the United States of America?July 414. How many stars are there on the National Flag of the United States of America?5015. How many stripes are there on the National Flag of the United States of America?1316. How many states are there in America?5017. Who led the country to victory during the American Civil War.Abraham Lincoln18. Abraham Lincoln was the ________ President of the United States16th19. Which building is the place where the U.S. President live in?The White House20. Boxing Day is the next day of ___________.Christmas Day21. The theme of Thanksgiving Day is ___________.thankfulness and harvest22.Children usually say ’Trick or Treat’ on __________.Halloween23.Which is the largest state in America?Alaska.24.Which is the largest city in America?New York25. What is ‘Ivy League’ ?an education alliance26. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by ______. boards of education27. At what festival do Americans eat turkey?Thanksgiving day28.The melting-pot refers to which country?America29.The principal author of The Declaration of Independence was ________. Thomas Jefferson30.“All men are created equal” is from the document called _____________.The Declaration of Independence31.Over 60% of people in America are _________ believers.Protestant32.The capital city of America is ___________.Washington D. C33.The longest river of America is ___________.Mississippi34. Who delivered the famous speech “I have a dream”?Martin Luther King35. Every ______ years, the election of American president is held.436.Which president resigned because of Watergate Scandal in 1972.Nixon37._________ protectes American individual liberties from the long arm of government.Bill of Rights38.The three branches of American government are_____,________,______. Executive, legislative and judicial39.The two major political parties in America are __________ and _______. Democratic party and Republican party40.The symbol of Democratic party is ________.Donkey41.The symbol of Republican party is ________.Elephant42._____________ is regarded as “the party of people”.Democratic party43.People wear green on __________ Day.St. Patrick’s Day44.The native people of North American are______.Indians45.Who discovered America, in which year?Columbus, 149246.Who is the writer of Nature?Emerson47.Who is the writer of Walden?Thoreau48.Who is the writer of For Whom The Bell Tolls?Ernest Hemingway49.Who is called as 猫王？Elvis Persley50.Students should recite _____________ on a daily basis in school.Pledge of allegiance 效忠誓词Germany1、The country on the north of Germany is Denmark2、The geographical region in the south of Germany is mountainousNorth Sea and Baltic Sea are on the north of Germany3、The Rhine flows across Germany.4、The headquarter of BMW locates in Munish and the city is also famous for its beer.5、Frankfurt in Germany is one of the world’s great financial centers.6、Germany’s steel capital is Essen while Dortmond is Germany’s coal mining center.7、When Adolf Hitler came into power in 1933, the official name of Germany is Third German Reich .8、Otto von Bismarck is called “iron chancellor” in Germany.9、Germany has 16 states of considerable autonomy.10、The present chancellor of Germany is Angela Dorothea Merkel.11、German people celebrate the unity of German on October 3rd .12、On Easter, the Easter rabbit hides painted hard-boiled eggs for the children to find.13、The first wave of Germans who settled in the area of the River Danube was Celts .14、Frankish king Karl der Grosse is better known as Charlemagne15、Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation in Germany by protesting publicly against the Vatican’s sale of indulgences16、The aristocratic class in Prussia is called Junker17、The Berlin Wall is built in 196118、Oktoberfest Is the largest folk festival in Europe.19、SPD refers to Social Democratic Party20、A key concept in German life is order while an example of this is planning.21、Most Germans have a small, closely knit circle of friends, and a network of acquaintance.22、From six to ten children attend the Grundschule .23、On Saturday, shops can stay open until 6 pm , but may close earlier.24、Beer Is by far the best-known German drink.25、There is no state religion in Germany, but some 70 percent of Germans are Christian26、The best way of making new friends in Germany is to join a club .27、The Germans are regional people, committed to their religion and their home .28、Stammtisch is a German word to describe someone regular at the table.29、Banks in German are open from 8:30am to 4pm .30、Wilhelm II Precipitated the First World War.BritainQuestions:1.Great Britain comprises England, Walse, and , together with allthe offshore islands.2.The major rivers in Britain include the in the south, the Severn inthe west, and the Spey in Scotland.3.The coldest parts of Britain are the highlands of .4.In addition to the indigenous cultures, Britain also has what could be calledits .5.More than of the total population of the United Kingdom live inEngland.6.England and Walse were brought together administratively and legallyduring the reign of .7.The political union of England and Scotland took placeunder .8., as a famous place in Scotland , is probablyeight-hundred-year-old.9.The is the longest river in Britain.10.It is wise to avoid obvious taboo issues, such as , inconversation with the Welsh.Answers:Scotland , Thames, Scotland, “Empire” culture, Four-fifths, Henry Ⅷ, Queen Anne, Edinburgh Castle, River Severn, religion and politicsFrance1. The capital of France is ( ).2. The currency used in France is ( ).3. The official language of France is ( ).4. The biggest religion in France is ( ) though there is no official one.5. The longest river in France is ( ).6. France is divided into ( ) departments, which are further grouped into ( ) larger administrative regions.7. ( ), over a series of campaigns, finally succeeded in pacifying the Gauls in 51 BCE and his “I came, I saw, I conquered” has become quite famous.8. A major Paris railway station ( ) commemorates the Emperor Napoleon’s famous victory in 1805 while the London railway station, Waterloo, commemorates the defeat of the “dictator Napoleon” in 1815.9. ( ), “the Sun King”, reigned for nearly seventy-three years.10. The French Revolution is commemorated on ( ) day on July 14.11. France is a multiparty republic. The head of government is ( ) and the head of state is ( ).12. The French Parliament has two houses which are ( ) and ( ).13. France is governed according to a national civil legal system, which is ( ).14. ( ), the French philosopher and mathematician, is known as “the father of modern philosophy” and also famous for his saying, “I think, therefore I am.”15.American, British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and French forces landed on June 6, 1944, in ( ) to liberate Western Europe from German occupation.1.Paris2. Euro3. French4. Roman Catholic5. Loire6.100 267. Julius Caesar8.Gare d’A usterlitz9.Louis XIV 10. Bastille 11. Prime Minister the President12. the Senate the National Assembly13. the Code Napoleon 14. Rene Descartes 15. NormandyItaly(D)1. Which city is NOT in Italy?a. Romeb. Venicec. Miland. Barcelona(B)2. The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica are located in what Italian nation state?a. San Marinob. Vatican Cityc. Florenced. Monaco(A)3. What was the first sophisticated civilization in Italy called?a. Etruscansb. Visigothsc. Greco-Romansd. Byzantines(A)4. According to legend, who was the founder of Rome?a. Romulusb. Remusc. Julius Caesard. Lorenzo di Medici(C)5. In what century did the Italian Renaissance begin?a. 4th centuryb. 11th centuryc. 14th centuryd. 17th century(D)6. What was NOT an effect of Humanism in the Renaissance?a. Rediscovering classical civilizationb. Adopting a less religious, more secular worldviewc. Petrarch and Boccaccio writing in Italian rather than Latind. A disregard for the arts and music(B)7. Between 1796 and 1814, who conquered Italy?a. Adolf Hitlerb. Napoleon Bonapartec. Giuseppe Garibaldid. Giacomo Puccini(C)8. After Italy’s unification in 1861, who was crowned king?a. Julius Caesarb. Peter the Greatc. Victor Emmanuel IId. Giuseppe Garibaldi(B)9. Benito Mussolini joined the Axis in what major war?a. Spanish Civil Warb. World War IIc. War of the Triple Allianced. World War I(B)10. Today, what system of government is present in Italy?a. Monarchyb. Republicc. Communistd. Fascist(A)11. The Sicilian Mafia is based on an extreme example of what important Italian value?a. Familyb. Moneyc. Carsd. Fashion(C)12. Bella Figura refers to what in Italy?a. Being funnyb. Commanding respectc. Dressing welld. Eating too much(C)13. Which Italian phrase is NOT correctly matched with its English translation?a. Ciao—“Hello”b. Sistemato—“Systematic”c. Garbo—“Meanness”d. Comandi—“Command me”(D)14. Overall, modern-day Italians can best be described as…a. Boring and uneducatedb. Loud and annoyingc. Strict and unforgivingd. Cultured and loyal(B)15. What is the dominant religion in Italy?a. Eastern Orthodoxyb. Roman Catholicismc. Pastafarianismd. Jainism(B)16. Which of the following is NOT considered a main public holiday in Italy?a. Easterb. Halloweenc. Labor Dayd. Christmas(A)17. Siena’s Palio has what sport as the main event?a. Horse Racingb. Speaking very fastc. Dancingd. Football(B)18. While in an Italian Catholic church, which of the listed behaviors is considered acceptable?a. Wearing casual clothingb. Dipping your fingers into holy waterc. Reciting the Shahadahd. Making loud jokes(A)19. In Italian superstition, which is considered bad luck?a. Hearing a cat sneezeb. Eating Gnocchi on September 29c. The number 17d. Touching iron(A)20. What is a saint?a. A canonized Catholic who lived a holy lifeb. A word for a pope after he diesc. One of the original followers of Christd. The title of the current leader of Italy(A)21. What is one way in which Italians display their friendliness towards foreigners?a. Easily making close links and long-term friendshipsb. Using buzzwords from other languagesc. Being jealous of pretty foreign womend. Invading Poland(D)22. In a close relationship, how do Italians show their commitment?a. Behaving informally in the officeb. Asking their friends to convert to Catholicismc. Joining a trade union togetherd. Inviting their friends to all sorts of places(C)23. When giving gifts in Italy, what is one thing that should NOT be given?a. Chocolateb. An odd number of rosesc. Chrysanthemumsd. Pastries(A)24. Compulsory schooling in Italy lasts over what age range?a. Ages 6–15b. Ages 4–18c. Ages 4–15d. Ages 6–18(B)25. Between the ages of 14 and 18, Italian children…a. Should be seen and not heardb. Have a considerable amount of choice in their educationc. Are obliged to get marriedd. Must sign up for ten months of compulsory military service(C)26. In what type of building do most Italians live?a. Housesb. Slumsc. Apartmentsd. Gnocchi(C)27. Which of the following is a major supermarket chain in Italy?a. Carrefourb. Tescoc. Euromercatod. Azbuka Vkusa(B)28. Today, what currency is used in Italy, and why?a. Euro, because it was popularized by the Mafiab. Euro, because Italy is part of the Eurozonec. Lira, because it was popularized by the Mafiad. Denarii, because the Roman Empire used it(D)29. Which of the following is NOT true about health care in Italy?a. Italian doctors and medical staff are among the best-trained in the worldb. You should check your teeth before going to Italy, because there are few dentists per capitac. Hospitals in Italy are marked by a white H on a blue backgroundd. Italian health care spending constitutes about 20 percent of the GDP (A)30. What is the order of dishes in a standard Italian dinner?a. antipasto, primo, secondo, contorni, cheese and fruit, dessertb. primo, secondo, antipasto, dessert, cheese and fruit, contornic. dessert, contorni, antipasto, cheese and fruit, primo, secondod. secondo, cheese and fruit, contorni, primo, antipasto, dessertAustraliaEasy Questions1、The population of Australia is 19 million .2、The capital of Australia is Canberra .3、The official name of Australia is Commonwealth of Australia .4、The area of Australia is 7682300 square kilometer.5、Australia has 3 time zones.6、Sydney Is the largest city in Australia.7、The British were the colonizers of Australia.8、The highest point in Australia is Mount Koscinko9、The lowest point in Australia is Lake Zyre10、Australia was first populated by the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islands.11、The proportion of desert in Australia is about 40% .12、From east to west, Australia has 4 main geographical.13、There are 144 radio outlets nationally and TV has 250 service nationally.Normal Questions1、Rainfall is lowest in the center of Australia.2、Rainfall is greatest in northeast tropical rainforest areas of Australia.3、Most of Australia is warm and dry, the southern part being the most comfortable.4、The largest coral reef in the world is The Great Barrier Reef.5、About 70% of Australian own their own home.6、68% of Australian are Christian.7、The king or queen of England is the official head of state.8、The House of Representatives has 148 members.9、The Senate has 76 members.10、The main parties in Australia is Labor Party and Liberal/National Parties.11、Melbourne is the financial center of Australia.12、The Governor/General is the monarch’s representatives.13、The Prime Minister is the leader of the party.Difficult Questions1、Australians are in the top three industrialized nations in numbers of hours worked 1870 hours per year.2、Many private schools in Australia are religious institutions.3、To cater to the students who are often too far away from any school to attend classes, the Australia Government created Schools of the Air.4、Children are required by law to attend school until they are 15, 16 in Tasmania.5、Two forms of rugby are played across Australia——Rugby Union and Rugby League.6、The Coral Sea separate Australia from New Zealand.7、Sydney has been called the “gay capital” of the Southern Hemisphere.8、Around 70% of Australian own their own homes.9、The arrival of the First Fleet of eleven ships from Britain in 1788.10、The House of Representatives can propose and pass bills that affect government money of spending.11、The Western Plateau covers the western part of the continent with rocky ridges and plains, and large forbidding deserts.12、The three level of the education system is dementary, secondary and tertiary.13、Captain Cook lands art Botany and calls the eastern coastline New South Wales.14、Australia offers a public education system to its over 3 million children.15、The member of the House Representative serve three-year term.16、In 1992 the Australia High Court ruled that the Aborigines’ title to the land had not been extinguished.17、Today, there is an influx of immigrants from Asia to Australia, over a quarter of Australian’s population was not born there.18、The Australian humorist best-known internationally is Barry Humphries.19、The six state of Australia are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania.20、The two territories of Australia are Northern Territory and Australia Capital Territory.21、The Government of Australia offers a grant to first home buyers of $ 7000.22、Perth is the most isolated modern city in the world.23、Darwin, on the coast of the Northern Territory, has a population of 77000.24 Adelaide is referred to as “the city of churches”.。