英语国家概况期末试卷样本
英语国家概况期末考试
英语国家概况期末考试英语国家概况期末考试北京人文大学2005-2006学年第2学期期末考试《英语国家概况》试卷全部题目用英文作答，并将答案写在答题纸的相应位置上，否则不计分。
考试时间共150分钟。
Part One (40 points)I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinishedstatement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choosethe one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write theletter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (40points, 1 point for each)1. On the island of Great Britain, there are _______.A. four political divisions --- England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandB. four political divisions --- England, Scotland, Wales and IrelandC. three political divisions --- England, Scotland, and WalesD. three political divisions --- England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland2. Who invaded and conquered Britain for the first time in 55 BC?A. Emperor ClaudiusB. Julius CaesarC. King AlfredD. King Ethelred3. Who is the author of Murder in the Cathedral?A. Christopher MarloweB. T. S. EliotC. Ben JohnsonD. Thomas Becket4. In England, the most famous of the Catholic conspiracies was _______.A. the Cobham’s PlotB. the Gunpowder PlotC. the murder of Thomas BecketD. the execution of Mary Queen of Scots5. English colonial expansion began with the colonization of ________.A. IndiaB. AustraliaC. CanadaD. Newfoundland6. The economic policy Britain pursued in the 1950s and 1960s was based on the theory of______.A. Karl MarxB. Margaret ThatcherC. John Maynard KeynesD. Adam Smith7. The Royal National Eisteddfod is a(n) _____ festival of poetry, music and other arts.A. EnglishB. ScottishC. WelshD. Irish8. The British constitution is made up of the following except _______.A. commonwealth lawB. conventionsC. common lawD. statute law9. In Britain, capital punishment is the penalty of _______.A. piracyB. treason and murderC. assassinationD. piracy and treason10. _______ is more important than Christmas to Scots.A. New Year’s DayB. Whit SundayC. April Fool’s DayD. Easter11. The Hundred Years’ War with France was fought ________.A. from 1327 to 1443B. from 1337 to 1453C. from 1347 to 1443D. from 1357 to 145312. From 1649 to 1658 England was called a Commonwealth. It was ruled first by OliverCromwell as _______.A. Lord ProtectorB. Lieutenant GeneralC. Commander of the New Modal ArmyD. President13. Ireland is divided into two political parts: _______.A. Northern Ireland and Southern IrelandB. Southern Ireland and the Republic of IrelandC. the Republic of Ireland and Northern IrelandD. Northern Ireland and Britain14. Ireland has a bipolar political system with two major parties: _______.A. Fianna Fail and Fine GaelB. Sinn Fein and Fine GaelC. Fianna Fail and Sinn FeinD. Sinn Fein and IRA15. _______ has been called the American Ruhr.A. The Ohio RiverB. The MississippiC. The MissouriD. The Colorado16. The Constitutional Convention in America was attended by _______.A. all of the 13 statesB. all of the states except MarylandC. all of the states except Rhode IslandD. all of the states, but later Rhode Island withdrew from the convention17. The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. is the ______.A. blacksB. HispanicsC. Asian-AmericansD. WASPs18. The goal of Roosevelt’s New Deal was ______.A. to change the American economic systemB. to save the American democracy and the capitalist systemC. to weaken monopoly interests in AmericaD. to nationalize banks and financial institutions in America19. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The Louisiana was taken from Britain as a result of the war of 1812.B. The Louisiana Territory was ceded to the United States by France.C. The Louisiana Territory was purchased from Spain.D. The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France.20. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Vietnam War?A. The United States was weakened as a result of it.B. American society had never been so divided since the Civil War.C. Richard Nixon changed the strategy into “Vietnamization” of the war.D. The cease-fire agreement was signed in 1975.21. The following are the factors that have contributed to the development of the U.S.economy EXCEPT _____.A. the vast space and resources of the landB. the ideals of freedom and economic opportunityC. English as its national languageD. hard work by the people22. America’s post-war policy toward the former Soviet Union was _______.A. isolationismB. containmentC. appeasementD. neutrality23. The second highest level of the federal judiciary in the U.S. is made up of ______.A. the Supreme CourtB. the courts of special jurisdictionC. the courts of appealD. the district courts24. In the U.S., nearly all the ______ practice some form of open admission.A. research universitiesB. private collegesC. public community collegesD. specialized institutions25. Among those American writers, ____ was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.A. Walt WhitmanB. Ernest HemingwayC. Mark TwainD. Washington Irving26. In order to remember George Washington, _______.A. a memorial hall was built in his birthplaceB. a memorial hall was built in Washington D.C.C. a tall white Washington Monument was built in the capitalD. an expensive car was named after him27. The name “Canada” is believed to be derived from an Indian word “Kanata”, meaning______.A. a settlementB. a countryC. a meeting placeD. a colony28. By ______, Upper Canada and Lower Canada were created.A. Canada Act of 1791B. Quebec Act of 1774C. British North American ActD. Act of Paris in 176329. ______ and _______ are two main federal parties in Canada.A. The Liberal Party, the Social Credit PartyB. The Liberal Party, the Progressive Conservative PartyC. The New Democratic Party, the Social Credit PartyD. The New Democratic Party, the Progressive Conservative Party30. Since 1971 the Canadian government has adopted a policy of ______, recognizing thatcultural pluralism within a bilingual framework is the essence of the Canadian identity.A. assimilationB. integrationC. multiculturalismD. gender quality31. The majority of French Canadians live in _______.A. QuebecB. OntarioC. NewfoundlandD. Nova Scotia32. The Parliament of Canada is made up of all the following EXCEPT _____.A. the CrownB. the SenateC. the House of CommonsD. the National Assembly33. The Great Barrier Reef is included on the World Heritage list because it has _____.A. the most beautiful seascape in the worldB. the greatest number of islands in the worldC. the most diverse and complex marine life in the worldD. the longest coast in the world34. The first major discoveries, made in _____ in the early 1850s, resulted in gold rushes inAustralia.A. QueenslandB. South AustraliaC. Victoria and TasmaniaD. Victoria and New South Wales35. It is assumed that the first Europeans who reached Australia’s shores were ______.A. the DutchB. the EnglishC. the GermansD. the Spanish and the Portuguese36. Under the Whitlam government “God Save the Queen” was replaced by _____ asAustralia’s national anthem.A. Waltzing MatildaB. Click Go the ShearsC. Advance Australia FairD. My Country37. With regard to its size, Australia is ______ country in the world.A. the third largestB. the fourth largestC. the fifth largestD. the sixth largest38. In Australia, the House of Representatives and the Senate have equal powers EXCEPTthat _____.A. the House of Representatives cannot introduce money billsB. the Senate cannot introduce money billsC. the House of Representatives can pass lawsD. the Senate can pass laws39. The capital of New Zealand is ________.A. NelsonB. WellingtonC. MelbourneD. Dunedin40. Which of the following about New Zealand is TRUE?A. New Zealand is a republic.B. New Zealand has three major political parties.C. New Zealand has a bicameral parliament.D. Queen Elizabeth II is represented in New Zealand by the Governor-General.Part Two (60 points)II. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer inthe corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30 points, 3 points for each)41. Why is Alfred known as “the father of the British navy”?42. What did the destruction of the Spain Amada show?北京人文大学2005-2006学年第2学期期末考试《英语国家概况》试卷专业班级姓名分数全部题目用英文作答，并将答案写在答题纸的相应位置上，否则不计分。
英语国家概况试卷
英语国家概况试卷内蒙古⼴播电视⼤学2010-2011学年度第⼆学期《英语国家概况1》期末试题ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)1.The following were the founding fathers of the AmericanRepublic except _____. A Thomas Jefferson B George Washington C William Penn D Benjamin Franklin2.Which of the following statement was NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, _____.A each new state had its own governmentB each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairsC the national government was called the Congress with little powerD the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined 3.Service industry does not include ____. A banking B management consultation C airline D steelmaking4.Three of the following authors were Nobel Prize winner except _____. A Ernest Hemingway B Eugene O’Neill C William Faulkner D F. Scott Fitzgerald5. ____ invented the telephone.A Samuel R.B. MorseB Alexander Graham BellC Thomas Alva EdisonD Reginald Fessenden6.The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ____.A The Appalachian MountainsB The Rocky MountainsC The Green MountainsD TheBlue Ridge Mountains7.Both public and private universities in the U.S. depend on the following sources of income except____.A investmentB student tuitionC endowmentsD government funding 8.____ was NOT written by Hemingway? A Light in August B The Sun Also Rises C A farewell to Arms D For Whom the Bell Tolls9.In the United States school system, which of the following divisions is true? A Elementary school, grammar school B Elementary school, junior high school C Elementary school, secondary school D junior high school, senior high school10.Which of the following does NOT belong to the white-collar crime? A bribery B tax evasion C false advertising D robbery11.Which of the following was written by Thoreau? A NatureB WaldenC The Scarlet LetterD The Fall of the House Usher密封线内不要写参考内容《英语国家概况1》第1页共6页《英语国家概况1》第2页共6页12.Which of the following provinces is the manufacturing heartland of Canada?AAlberta B OntarioC British ColumbiaD Quebec13.Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in the spirit of India's leader Gandhi, ____ was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.A John F.KennedyB James FarmerC Ella BakerD Martin Luther King, Jr.14.Which of the following is considered an American master piece?A The Last of the MohicansB The Legend of the Sleepy HollowC The Masque of the Red DeathD Moby Dick15.By 1985, how many per cent of immigrants were non-European?A 30 per centB 80 per centC 60 per centD 50 per cent16.InVancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak ____.A EnglishB FrenchC Mandarin ChineseD Cantonese17.Which of the following novels was made into an extremely successful film in 1997?A Lost in the BarrensB The Two SolitudesC The Handmaid's TaleD The English Patient18.Which of the following invention facilitated the out-migration-movement into suburban location?A automobileB electric lawn mowerC mechanical reaperD telephone 19.The tradition of the vocal ballad which contributed to the blues form was usually accompanied by ___.A a guitarB a pianoC a banjoD a trombone and a cymbal20. Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government?A the QueenB a Cabinet MinisterC the Prime MinisterD the Government GeneralⅡThere are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)21. The Constitution set up a federal system with ____.22. T.S. Eliot's long poem ____ revealed a pessimistic view of post-World War 1 society. He dominated the so-called "Modern" movement in poetry.23. Mark Twain’s ____ is considered the greatest novel in American literature.24.The two conferences for American football are AFC, which stands for ____ and NFC, which stands for ____.25.As a member of the Commonwealth, Canada used to unquestioningly assist ___ in its foreign policy.26.Canada preferred to establish a nation based on _____,_____ and good government.27.The first Catholic president in the U.S.was ____.28.The civil rights movement, together with ____ and ____ during the 1960s had been deeply rooted in U.S.history.29.____ is the most successful and internationally recognized of current Canadian novelists.30.Public and private colleges depend on three sources of income in the U.S.:_____, endowment and密封线内不要写参考内容《英语国家概况1》第3页共6页《英语国家概况1》第4页共6页_____.31. Jazz music, as a musical form, initially performed and appreciated by ____.ⅢThere are 10 questions. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)32.Where did the English first settlers land in North America?33.Who was the main author of Declaration of Independence?34.What is the symbol of the Republican Party?35.Which church do the majority of Americans belong to?36.Who was the author of Leaves of Grass?37.Which invention marked the beginning of "The Age of Visual Information"?38.Who were assinated in 1968 which was known as a violent and tragic year in U.S. history?39.Who suggests that the idea of survival can be seen as the central symbol of Canadian literature?40.Who made the first desktop PC?41.What is the other official language besides English in Canada?ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)42.Mark Twain43.Henry Ford 44.Niagara Falls45.American Indians46.Disneyland47. a federal system48. NBA49.Blues密封线内不要写参考内容《英语国家概况1》第5页共6页《英语国家概况1》第6页共6页。
曹萍英美概况期末试题
英语国家概况期末试题I.Explain the following terms:1.the British Isles 11. the Roman occupation2.Poets’ Corner 12. Heptarchy3.EU 13.King Alfred4.the Conservative Party 14.Glorious Revolution5.the Seven Year’s War 15. Bill of Rights6.WASPs 16. the Great Depression7.“roaring 20s”8.melting pot9.British Empire10.system of US politicI.Translate the following into Chinese:1.Westminster Abby2.the Church of Englandmonwealth4.Mr. Speaker5.Judicial System6.the Great Charter7.the House of Plantagenet8.Puritans9.monopoly capitalism10.the first Pan-American ConferenceII.Multi-choices:1.The longest river in Britain is the _____ River. (Severn, Thames, Mersey, Humber)2.The leading anthracite coalfields in Britain are in__ (Scotland, England, Wales, North Ireland)3.The English people are descendants of____ (Celts, Roman, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings)4.The established church of Britain is___ (the Church of England, Free churches, )5.Easter is kept, commemorating the __ (coming, birth, death, resurrection) of Jesus Christ.6.In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of___.(the Queen, the Prime Minister, the House of Commons, the House of Lords)7.All the government ministers of Britain must be members of_____.(the House of Lords, the House of Common, the Privy Council, Parliament)8.___ is the largest state of the US in area.(Hawii, Texas, Alaska, Pennsylvania)9.The dominant ethnic group in the US today is_____.(the black people, WASPs, Asian Americans, Hispanics)10.People in the US have kept moving westward for reasons except___.(religious freedom, fertile soil in the West, good climate in the west, discovery gold)11.The Constitution of the United State was framed in ___in 1787.(Washington, Boston, New York, Philadelphia) 12.The President of the US exercises the ____ power.(legislative, executive, judicial, veto)13.Congress can veto the President’s veto by a ___ vote of the full membership ofBoth houses.(two-fifths, two-thirds, three-fourths, three-fifths)14.The Constitution of US says that only___ can declare war upon other nation.(the President, Congress, Department of Defense, the National Security Council)15.In which year did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?(1939,1940,1941,1942)16.The British Empire reached the peak of its colonial expansion after____.( Anglo-Boer War, the First Opium War, World War I, World War II)17.The American Industrial Revolution began in 1807 with its___ industry.( shipbuilding, coal mining, textile, machine-making)18.In the late half of the 19th century, __ was the main objective of the US overseas expansion. (India, China, Vietnam, the Philippines)19.The Spanish-American War strengthened the in___.(the Far East, Americas, Europe, Africa)20.The US imperialism was marked by all the following except____.(highly developed industry, high concentration of capital, overseas territorial expansion,Free business competition)III.Fill in the blanks:1.Britain is separated from the European continent by ____, _____ ,_____.2.Britain has a _____, maritime climate.3.The English people tend to be _______ characteristic.4.The present Sovereign is Queen______, daughter of George VI ,was crowned in 1953.5.The British government is constitutional ______.6.The earliest settlers on the British Islands were___ and ____.7.The Great Charter aimed at restricting the power of the ____.8.The British Empire began with the founding of______ in 1583, and fell after the __Of the World War II.9.Most of Americans ____ origin.10.Since 1790, the US population center gravity has kept moving___.11.Most of the Black people in the US speak____,but the Hispanics speak___.12.In the US, _____ outnumber other religions groups.13.The Constitution of the US follows two principles: the____ system and the __ powers.14.River__ (Hudson, wrence Colorado, Missouri) flows through New York city.15.In order to grab Cuba, the US went into war with___ in 1898. As a result of the war, Spain Ceded Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines to the US.IV.Answer these questions:1.Why English is a global Language?2.How did the United State involved into the World War I?3.Tell some American Mountains and Rivers.4.Why American is immigrant country?5.Why is Britain called a “welfare state”?。
英语国家概况期末考查试题
英语国家概况期末考查试题专业年级：12翻译2班学号：20124312 姓名：曹忠慧成绩：I.Please comment on the rise and fall of British Empire.Colonization of Newfoundland, the first British colony overseas, in 1583 marked the beginning of the British Empire. By 1873, Britain had long been an empire which included the colonies in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and many small states in the West Indies. By the end of the 19th century, the British Empire included a quarter of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world’s landmass. During the mid-19th century, the British government consolidated the existing colonies by bringing them under the direct control of the government. Before World War I, Britain had the largest colonial empire in the world. However, Britain suffered great loss to its manpower in the two World Wars and exhausted its reserves of gold, dollars and overseas investment. Most of Britain’s colonies gained independence since the 1940s, which inevitably led to the fall of the Empire.II.List the major wars in American History from colonial period to the first half of the 20th century and comment on their influence on America’s development.1.The Revolutionary War lasted from 1775-1783. This fight between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies was the result of years of growing conflict. After the French and Indian War that occurred between1754-1763, the British government began requiring the colonies to pay higher taxes. Over time, protests and conflict led to a tightening of control by the Mother Country. Beginning with the fighting at Lexington and Concord in April 1775, open warfare broke out. On October 19, 1781, the British soldiers were forced to surrender and the war came to an end. The British and the Americans made formal peace and in 1783 they signed the Treaty of Paris. With the signing of this treaty, the United States of America won its independence.2.The Civil War which lasted from 1861 to 1865 divided the United States to such an extent that its impact can still be felt over 140 years later. Many of the major causes of the war were set from the inception of the Constitution. The battles, both large and small, were horribly bloody and resulted in over 600,000 deaths and over 450,000 injuries. Accordingly, on January 1,1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which granted freedom to all slaves including those in areas still controlled by the Confederacy. The war resolved two fundamental issues. Slavery wascompletely abolished and America became not a collection of semi-independent states, but a single, indivisible nation.3. World War I was fought between 1914 and 1918, though the United States did not enter the war until 1917. The causes of World War I are complicated and based on years of entangling alliances and competition between nations. After World War I, America saw a short-term development in the 1920s, but unexpectedly, the Great Depression broke out.4. When events began happening in Europe that would eventually lead to World War II, many Americans took an increasingly hard line towards getting involved. World War I had caused an increased desire for isolationism amongst the American people. However, the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 led to America's involvement in the war. During the war, the development of the American economy reached a higher stage. As a result, America became the strongest power in the Western world.5. The Cold War was a stand-off between the two major superpowers left at the end of World War II: the United States and the Soviet Union. They both tried to further their own ends by influencing nations around the world. The period was marked by conflict and increasing tension that only resolved with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the break up of the Soviet Union in 1991.6. Both Korea and Vietnam were "hot" wars that occured during the Cold War era. In both of the conflicts, America was fighting overseas to try and stop the spread of communism. Unfortunately, neither war resulted in victory for the United States and both led to increased dissension amongst the American people. The war greatly weakened America and sharpened the country’s internal contradictions.III.What are the political systems in UK and in the United States?Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. Its government system or so-called the Westminster system has directly influenced the political system of many other countries. The main characteristic is the doctrine of Parliamentary supremacy 、the core of the power is the cabinet、clearance monarch and Organized political party. Doctrine of Parliamentary supremacy is legislative powers is in the core status. The first set of western capitalist political systems created by Britain is praised as a source and model of the western political system monarchy. Although the king or Queen is the head of state, their powers are largely symbolic. The government is elected by people and the whole country is governed according toBritish constitutional principles.The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of independent sovereign states, all of which acknowledge the British monarch as the head. The Commonwealth is not a political union of any sort, and its member states have full autonomy to manage their internal and external affairs. It is primarily an organization in which countries with diverse economic backgrounds have an opportunity for close and equal interaction after gaining independence. The major activities of the Commonwealth are designed to advocate democracy, human rights, and to promote economic cooperation and growth within its members.As a parliamentary democracy, the British government is characterized by a division of powers among the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. However, the division among these three branches is not as absolute as that in the United States, because the Prime Minister, the head of the executive branch, is also the leader of the majority party in parliament. Furthermore, he advises the monarch on the candidates of judges of the Supreme Court. Three parties dominate politics in the House of Commons. They all operate throughout Great Britain (only the Conservative Party stands candidates in Northern Ireland). Most of the British Members of the European Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, and the National Assembly for Wales represent one of these parties:1、Labor Party, centre-right to left-wing Co-operative Party2、Conservative Party, centrist to centre-right3、Liberal Democrats, centrist to centre-left.The United States is a federal constitutional republic, in which the President of the United States (the head of the state and head of the government), congress, and judiciary share powers reserved to the national government, and the federal government shares sovereignty with the state governments. Federal and state elections generally take place within a two-party system, although this is not enshrined in law. The executive branch is headed by President and is independent of the legislature. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of the Representatives. The judicial branch (or judiciary) which is composed of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts exercises judiciary power (or judiciary). The judiciary's function is to interpret the United States Constitution and federal laws and regulations. This includes resolving disputes between the executive and legislative branches. The federal government of the United States was established bythe Constitution. Two parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, have dominated American politics since the American Civil War, although other parties have also existed. Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for the presidency. To win a presidential election, a candidate has to spend millions of dollars, travel all over the country to make speeches, and debate on television with the rival. The general election is technically divided into two stages. During the first stage, presidential electors for each state will be chosen. In the second stage the electors meet and vote a President. Since the second stage is only a kind of formality, everyone knows who will be the next President as soon as the first stage is over.。
英语国家概况（2）期末模拟试卷A
英语国家概况（2）期末模拟试卷A ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and and D. D. D. Choose Choose Choose the the the correct correct correct answer answer answer to to to each each each of of of the the the questions questions questions and and and write write write your your your answer answer answer at at at the the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points) 1.The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except _____. A Thomas Jefferson B George Washington C William Penn D Benjamin Franklin n 2.Which of the following statement was NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, _____. A each new state had its own government B each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs C the national government was called the Congress with little power D the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined 3.Service industry does not include ____. A banking B management consultation C airline D steelmaking 4.Three of the following authors were Nobel Prize winner except _____. A Ernest Hemingway B Eugene O’Neill C William Faulkner D F. Scott Fitzgerald 5. ____ invented the telephone. A Samuel R.B. Morse B Alexander Graham Bell C Thomas Alva Edison D Reginald Fessenden 6.The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ____. A The Appalachian Mountains B The Rocky Mountains C The Green Mountains D The Blue Ridge Mountains 7.Both 7.Both public public public and and and private private private universities universities universities in in in the the the U.S. U.S. U.S. depend depend depend on on on the the the following following following sources sources sources of of of income income except____. A investment B student tuition C endowments D government funding 8.____ was NOT written by Hemingway? A Light in August B The Sun Also Rises C A farewell to Arms D For Whom the Bell Tolls 9.In the United States school system, which of the following divisions is true? A Elementary school, grammar school B Elementary school, junior high school C Elementary school, secondary school D junior high school, senior high school 10.Which of the following does NOT belong to the white-collar crime? A bribery B tax evasion C false advertising D robbery 11.Which of the following was written by Thoreau? A Nature B Walden C The Scarlet Letter D The Fall of the House Usher 12.Which of the following provinces is the manufacturing heartland of Canada? A Alberta B Ontario C British Columbia D Quebec 13.Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in the spirit of India's leader Gandhi, ____ was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. A John F.Kennedy B James Farmer C Ella Baker D Martin Luther King, Jr. 14.Which of the following is considered an American master piece? A The Last of the Mohicans B The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow C The Masque of the Red Death D Moby Dick 15.By 1985, how many per cent of immigrants were non-European? A 30 per cent B 80 per cent C 60 per cent D 50 per cent 16.In Vancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak ____. A English B French C Mandarin Chinese D Cantonese 17.Which of the following novels was made into an extremely successful film in 1997? A Lost in the Barrens B The Two Solitudes C The Handmaid's Tale D The English Patient 18.Which of of the the the following following invention facilitated the the out-migration-movement out-migration-movement into into suburban suburban location? A automobile B electric lawn mower C mechanical reaper D telephone 19.The tradition of the vocal ballad which contributed to the blues form was usually accompanied by ___. A a guitar B a piano C a banjo D a trombone and a cymbal 20. Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government? A the Queen B a Cabinet Minister C the Prime Minister D the Government General ⅡThere There are are are altogether altogether altogether 15 15 15 blanks blanks blanks in in in the the the following following following sentences. sentences. sentences. Fill Fill Fill in in in the the the blanks blanks blanks and and and write write write your your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points) 21. The Constitution set up a federal system with ____. 22. 22. T.S. T.S. T.S. Eliot's Eliot's Eliot's long long long poem poem poem ____ ____ ____ revealed revealed revealed a a a pessimistic pessimistic pessimistic view view view of of of post-World post-World post-World War War War 1 1 1 society. society. society. He He dominated the so-called "Modern" movement in poetry. 23. Mark Twain ’s ____ is considered the greatest novel in American literature. 24.The two conferences for American football are AFC, which stands for ____ and NFC, which stands for ____. 25.As a member of the Commonwealth, Canada used to unquestioningly assist ___ in its foreign policy. 26.Canada preferred to establish a nation based on _____,_____ and good government. 27.The first Catholic president in the U.S.was ____. 28.The 28.The civil civil civil rights rights rights movement, movement, movement, together together together with with with ____ ____ ____ and and and ____ ____ ____ during during during the the the 1960s 1960s 1960s had had had been been been deeply deeply rooted in U.S.history. 29.____ is the most successful and internationally recognized of current Canadian novelists. 30.Public and private colleges depend on three sources of income in the U.S.:_____, endowment and _____. 31. Jazz music, as a musical form, initially performed and appreciated by ____. ⅢThere are 10 questions. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points) 32.Where did the English first settlers land in North America? 33.Who was the main author of Declaration of Independence? 34.What is the symbol of the Republican Party? 35.Which church do the majority of Americans belong to? 36.Who was the author of Leaves of Grass? 37.Which invention marked the beginning of "The Age of Visual Information"? 38.Who were assinated in 1968 which was known as a violent and tragic year in U.S. history? 39.Who suggests that the idea of survival can be seen as the central symbol of Canadian literature? 40.Who made the first desktop PC? 41.What is the other official language besides English in Canada? ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points) 42.Mark Twain 43.Henry Ford 44.Niagara Falls 45.American Indians 46.Disneyland 47. a federal system 48. NBA 49.Blues 英语国家概况（2）期末模拟试卷BⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and and D. D. D. Choose Choose Choose the the the correct correct correct answer answer answer to to to each each each of of of the the the questions questions questions and and and write write write your your your answer answer answer at at at the the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points) 1.Which of the following statements refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? A Virginia B Rhode Island C New York D Maryland 2.Which of the following was NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights? A The freedom of religion B The freedom of searching a person's home by police C The freedom of speech and of the press D The right to own weapons if one wishes 3.Mark Twain' works are characterized by the following except ____. A sense of humor B egotism C jokes D tall tales 4.The United States was rated ____ in the world in terms of land area and the size of population. A second B third C fourth D fifth 5.Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the three basic religious beliefs? A Protestant B Catholic C Islamic D Judaism 6.The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ____. A The Appalachian Mountains B The Rocky Mountains C The Green Mountains D The Blue Ridge Mountains 7.The following were NOT written into the Constitution in 1787 except ____. A the Bill of Rights B the judicial review C the political party system D the powers of the president 8.When was voice and music first transmitted over the radio? A 1901 B end of 19th century C New Year's Eve 1905 D Christmas Eve 1905 9.____ led to the end of Pony Express System? A Telephone B Telegraph C Railroad D Steamboat 10 One of the oldest towns(landed in 1513) in the U.S. is ____. A New Y ork B Boston C Philadelphia D St Augustine 11.Which of the following is NOT a team game? A volleyball B bowling C soccer D field hockey 12.Which of the following provinces is the manufacturing heartland of Canada? A Alberta B Ontario C British Columbia D Quebec 13.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in American higher education? A universities and colleges B research institutions C technical institutions D undergraduate institutions 14.In the United States school system, which of the following divisions is true? A Elementary school, grammar school B Elementary school, secondary school C Elementary school, junior high school D junior high school, senior high school 15. Which of the following provinces is the home of most French-speaking people in Canada? A Manitoba B Saskatchewan C Ontario D Quebec 16.Which of the following parties represents the most interests of Quebec? A the Bloc Quebecois B the Progressive Party C the Liberal Party D the Reform Party 17.Who wrote the book The Scalpel, The Sword? A F.R Scott B Norman Bethune C Ted Allan D Mordecai Richer 18.Around the beginning of 20th century, Chinese laborers came to Canada to ____. A work as farmers and miners B build the railroad C do fur trade D open shops 19.In Vancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak ____. A English B French C Mandarin Chinese D Cantonese 20.Who suggests the idea of survival can be seen as the central symbol of Canadian literature? A Margaret Laurence B Michael Ondaatje C Margaret Atwood D Ted Allan ⅡThere There are are are altogether altogether altogether 15 15 15 blanks blanks blanks in in in the the the following following following sentences. sentences. sentences. Fill Fill Fill in in in the the the blanks blanks blanks and and and write write write your your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points) 21.The city where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the U.S. Constitution was made is ____. 22.'WASP' stands for ____. 23. ___ won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1993, the first Afro- American writer to receive this honor. 24.F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel ____ was about youth's golden dream turning to disappointment. 25.When either team calls for a stop, this is called ____. 26.The capital of Canada is ____and the second largest city is _____. 27.Americans movies were mostly made in ____, near the city of _____ in South California. 28.There are two divisions in National Basketball Association, _____ and _____. 29.In 29.In the the the summer summer summer of of of 1963, 1963, 1963, hundreds hundreds hundreds of of of thousands thousands thousands of of of peaceful peaceful peaceful demonstrators, demonstrators, demonstrators, marched marched marched to to Washington, D.C., where _____ gave the famous _____ speech. 30.The Canadian parliament is divided into a lower house named ____ and an upper house called _____. ⅢThere are 10 questions. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points) 31.Who started the New Deal? 32.When did the United States have the first standard paper currency? 33.Who was the first to use assembly line for manufacturing cars? 34.Where was the first continental Congress held? 35.What is the main duty of the U.S. congress? 36.Who heads the judicial branch? 37.What does "K" stand for in the term of "K to 12 education"? 38.Who is the official head of Canada? 39.What is the other official language besides English in Canada? 40.What is the symbol of the Democratic Party? ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points) 41.Disneyland 42.the "Beat Generation" 43.elementary school 44 The Scarlet Letter 45. Niagara Falls 46.The Stevens 47.Margaret Atwood 48.the Bill of Rights 。
英语国家概况期末试卷样本.doc
科目：《英语国家概况》（A卷）Final Examination on A Guide to English-Speaking Countries 一Multiple choice ( 30’)(D ) 1As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was aterrible shortage of ___ in England.A grainB farm toolsC housesD labor( D ) 2In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’sProgressand _________ .A the Jew of MaltaB the School of ArcheryC Novum OrganumD Paradise Lost(C ) 3.In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London WorkingMen’s Association.A householdersB tenantsC small shopkeepersD office workers( C ) 4. In the Industrial Revolution, changesoccurred earliest and quickest in theindustry of ______.A. pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals( C ) 5. In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike.A a choirB a political partyC a trade unionD a club(B ) 6The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________.A People’s CharterB Magna CartaC King’ s CharterD the Declaration of human rights(B ) 7 Henry Ⅱ was the first king of the ________ dynasty.A MalcolmB PlantagenetC WindsorD Tudor( A) 8. __________ is the most typically English of sportsA CricketB GolfC TennisD Horse-racing ( A ) 9.By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain.A Nanjing, Hong KongB Tianjing, Hong KongC Nanjing, MacauD Tianjing, Macau( D ) 10.In _______, the name Great Britain came into being.A 1689B 1702C 1701D1707( C ) 11. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___.A the farm failureB the bank failuresC the stock market crashD the high unemployment( D ) 12． What are the problems that the . economy has faced from time to timeA InflationB DepressionsC RecessionsD all of the above ( A ) 13．The real American literature began________.A after the war of IndependenceB after the Westward MovementC after the Civil WarD after the Civil Rights Movement ( A ) 14.In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ .A coalB electricityC oilD wheat( D ) 15.In the United States, if the parents don’ t send their children to school at certain age, ________ .A the state government will be responsible for itB they will educate the children themselvesC they can save a lot of moneyD they are breaking the law( D ) 16. The . and China established their diplomatic relations in _____.A 1974B 1972C 1978D1979( C ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that“the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”.A Woodrow WilsonB Theodore RooseveltC Franklin D. RooseveltD George Washington(C ) 18. One of the characteristics of the American people is _______ and it is said they are always ______.A liberty, debatingB aggressiveness, starting warsC mobility, on the moveD greediness, making money( D ) 19. Hemingway’s most famous masterpiece was ______.A The Sun Also RisesB A Farewell to ArmsC For Whom the Bell TollsD Old Man and the Sea(D ) 20. The system of higher education in the U. S. has three principle functions except ____-.A teachingB researchC public serviceD individual service following statements are T (true) or F (false) according to what you have learned’.(10) (T ) 1 There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: Scotland, Wales and England.(F)2 Under William’s rule, the freeman were at the bottom of the feudal system. (F ) 3 The English Civil War is also called the Glorious Revolution.(F)4 In , a Parliament has a maximum duration of 4 years.(T)5 Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the birth of Christ, and is the greatest of Christian festivals.(F ) 6 Chicago is known as the automobile capital of the world.( T ) 7 Between 1850 and1880, many early Chinese immigrants to the United States worked in the mining industry, especially in the gold mines.(T)8 The Pilgrims built a colony named Plymouth after they arrived in America.(F ) 9. The longest war that the United States has fought is the Civil War.(T ) 10. Higher education in the consists of six types of institutions.三Fill in the following blanks: (10’)1 In 1066, England was conquered by the __ Norman___________ who were led by William the Conqueror.2 The greatest writer in the English language is ___Shakespeare_________________ .3 In criminal trials in Britain, the issue of guilt or innocence is to be decided by the ___ jury __ while sentence is to be passed by the __ judge_____________ .4 The dominant broadcastingcorporation in Britain is __ BBC__________, which is controlled by the state.5 The most famous leader of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s was___Martin Luther King___________________.6 The . system of government has two layers of rule. They are the __Federal_________government and the __ State ____ government.7. The National Day of the United States is _ 4, July_____.8 Between 1946 and 1961, more than 63 million babies were born in the United States, who were known as the __baby boom____________ generation.四Give a one-sentence answer to each of the followingquestions.’(30) 1 What is the official name of Britain2 What were the main causes of the Hundred Years’War3 What are the primary sources of British law4 How was the 1920s in the United States described by manyhistorians 5 What is the meaning of the“Lost Generation”6.What were the two guiding principles underlying America diplomatic activities in World War Two7.What are the three periods as far as the evolution the British economy since the Second World War is concerned8.What kind of economic system does the United States have9.Why is education very important to Americans10.What does the British Parliament consist of五Writing.(20’)要求： How to Enhance Our Sense of Happiness1.人们对于如何提升幸福感有不同的看法2.幸福感的提升不仅包括物质层面，也包括参考答案一 1 DDCCC 6 BBAAD 11 CDAAD 16 DCCDD二 1 TFFFT 6 FTTFT三 1 Norman 2 Shakespeare 3 jury judge 4 BBC 5 Martin Luther King6 Federal State7 4, July8 baby boom四1 The official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nortain Ireland.2 Tthe main causesof the Hundred Years’ War were partly territorial and partly economic.3 The primary sources of British law are: (1) Statutes of Parliament; (2) common law; (3) equity law; (4) European Community law.4 The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of material success and spiritual frustration or confusion and purposelessness.5 The “ Lost Generation refers to those who are both physically and spiritually impotent.6 The first was to win the war; the second was to establish a postwar political structure in accord with American interests and to prevent the Soviet Union from over-expansion.7 (1) Steady development in the 50s and 60s;(2)Economic recession in the 70s;(3)Economic recovery in the 80s.8 The United state has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.9. Because it contributes to developing the national strength and personal success.10 The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.五1Thanksgiving Day is a typical American holiday. It is an annual day of thanks for the blessings people have enjoyed during the year. The theme of thanksgiving has been peace and plenty, health and happiness.2The Civil Rights Act of 1964 It was signed into law by President Jonson in 1964. It outlawed discrimination not only in public housing, but also in employment on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.六1：The election of 1979 returned the Conservative Party to power and Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister in Britain. Her policies are popularly referred toas Thatcherism. It included:(1)the return to private ownership of state-owned industries;(2)the use of monetarist polices to control inflation;(3)the weakening of trade union;(4)the strengthening of the role market forces in the economy;(5)an emphasis on law and order.2 The war, however, had great impact on the development of the United States.（1） The war made people realize the importance of a strong national government.（2） The war strengthened the feeling of national unity and patriotism.（ 3） For almost 10 years after the war, the Americans turned their attention to thedevelopment of the western part of the continent.（4） It made both Britain and Unites States realize that their disputes should be solve through negotiation..Pleasewrite any three of the 13 colonies the British established along the east coast of North America between 1607 and 1733.。
青岛大学英语国家概况期末试题(含答案)
得 分评卷人英语系2009级自考本科2009-2010学年课程试题系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）英语国家概况（请将答案写在答题纸上！）注意事项：1、本试卷满分100分，共4页，答题时间为90分钟。
题号I II III IV V总分得分I. Multiple Choice：（每题1分，共30分）Read the following unfinished statements or questionscarefully. For each unfinished statement or question,four suggested answers A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statement or answers the question:1. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern D . western2.The capital of Australia is______A.CanberraB.SydneyC.DarwinD.Melbourne3. ______granted Canada full legislative authority in domestic and external affairs.A.Peace TreatyB.British American ActC.Act of UnionD.Statute of Westminster4. Abraham Lincoln belonged to___________.A.the Federalist PartyB.the Republican PartyC.the Whig PartyD.the Democratic Party5. In 1653 _____ was made Lord Protector for life.A. Oliver CromwellB. Charles IC. William IID. James I6. Norman Conquest began in _____.A. 1016B. 1066C. 1035D. 11067. The American Revolution (the American War of Independence) brokeout in _____ and ended in _____.A. 1775, 1783B. 1774, 1782C. 1786, 1784D.1778, 17898. William Shakespeare is mainly a _____.试卷第1页（共2页）A. novelistB. dramatistC. poetD. composer9. Under ______, the feudal system in England was completely established.A. King AlfredB. Henry IIC. Edward ID. William the Conqueror10. ________was generally considered the transitional period between theMiddle Ages and modern times, covering the years c.1350-c.1650A. The ReformationB. The RenaissanceC. The RestorationD. The Glorious Revolution11. The Constitutional Monarchy started at the end of the _____ century.A. 17thB. 16thC. 15thD. 16th12. The famous Yellowstone National Park is situated in northwestern part of _____.A. CaliforniaB. ArizonaC. WyomingD.Alaska13. Among the five Great Lakes, only _____ is wholly within the United States.A. ErieB. SuperiorC. MichiganD. Ontario14. Only the climate in the southern part of _____ is tropical.A. FloridaB. GeorgiaC. VirginiaD. Washington15. _____ has been called the “cradle of American Liberty”.A. PhiladelphiaB. PlymouthC. BostonD. Washington D.C.16. The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _____.A. MarylandB. South CarolinaC. DelawareD. Colorado17. At the _____ Conference, the heads of the Soviet Union, the U.S. andBritain discussed the problem of opening the second battlefield in Europe.A. YaltaB. TeheranC. CasablancaD. Potsdam18. The programme of 1947 that America would offer its money suppliesand machinery to any European nation that wished to participate in was called _____.A. Eisenhower DoctrineB. Marshall PlanC. Truman DoctrineD. McCarthyism19. _____ is regarded as the father of detective stories.A. Mark TwainB. Edgar Allan PoeC. Herman MelvilleD. Ernest Hemingway20. Halloween is a _____.A. summer festivalB. night-time festivalC. sweethearts’ holidayD. pilgrims holiday21. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _____.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagleD. horse22. The U. S. Constitution came into effect in _______.A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179323. The terms for a Senator and Representative are _____ and ______ years.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two24. ____ were the first group of people who arrived on the islands of New Zealand.A. MaorisB. EuropeansC. AustraliansD. Chinese25. Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth? 系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）得 分评卷人A．Members of nations are joined together politically.B. The commonwealth has special powers.C. The decision to become a member of the Commonwealth is made by Britain.D. It is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.26. The policy of the United States was ______ at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement27. In World War I, the Australian-New Zealand force at Gallipoli was called the ________.A. AnzacsB. Yankees D. Allies D. Common Force28. Mount Rushmore National Memorial has four 60-foot sculptures ofthe heads of former United States presidents. Which of the following presidents is not included in the four?A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Abraham LincolnD. Franklin Roosevelt29. Quebec differs from other Canadian provinces because________A. it is very rich in oilB. it is ideal for wheat growingC. it has a strong French cultureD. its tourist trade is very important to the economy30. Union Jack refers to the National Flag of ________.A. the U.K.B. the U.S.C. AustraliaD. CanadaII. Blank Filling（每题2分，共30分）1. The largest river in Ireland is the _____, whichprovides electric power for much of the Republic.2. In 1840 Britain launched an aggressive war against _____.3. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake _____.4. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.5. The _____ were the original inhabitants in America.6．The battle of _____ marked the turning point of the War of得 分评卷人得 分评卷人Independence.7．After the Federal Government was established, the city _____ was chosen as the capital for the time being.8. The famous story _____ helps Washington Irving earn great fame in the literary world.试卷第2页（共2页）9. In the history of American literature, Ernest Hemingway was arepresentative of the________Generation.10. In the US,_____ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution.11. The state of ______ is the largest in area of all the states in the US.12 .When we speak of “father of waters” of “old man river”, we are referring to_____13. The capital of New Zealand is _______.14． On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln mad a short speech on the occasion of dedicating the national cemetery at ________, which was ended with the following memorable words: “…that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”15. Mary I re-established Catholicism and burnt three hundredProtestants, for which she was called “_____” Mary.III. Definition （每题3分，共15分）1. Black Death2. Glorious Revolution3. Constitutional Monarchy4. the Great Depression5. Marshall PlanIV. Short-answer questions: （每题5分，共15分）1. What were the consequences of the NormanConquest?2. What were the contributions of the President得 分评卷人得 评卷Theodore Roosevelt?3. What are the functions of the American Congress?V. Essay Questions （每题10分，共10 分, 任选一道题目作答)1． What was the industrial revolution? Why wasBritain the first country to start the industrial revolution?2． Why do American people respect and lovepresident Abraham Lincoln and President George Washington?英语系2009级自考专科2009-2010学年课程试题系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）答题纸英语国家概况题号IIIIIIIVV总分得分I. Multiple Choice: （每题1分，共30）分人请将每道题对应的答案涂黑1A B C D16A B C D 2A B C D17A B C D 3A B C D18A B C D 4A B C D19A B C D 5A B C D20A B C D 6A B C D21A B C D 7A B C D22A B C D 8A B C D23A B C D 9A B C D24A B C D 10A B C D25A B C D 11A B C D26A B C D 12A B C D27A B C D 13A B C D28A B C D 14A B C D29A B C D 15A B C D30A B C D得 分评卷人得 分评卷人答题纸第1页（共2页）II. Blank Filling （每题2分，共30）12345 678910 1112131415III. Definition （每题3分，共15分）1.2.得 分评卷人3.4.5系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）IV. Short-answer questions: （每题5分，共15分）1.2.3.答题纸第2页（共2页）得 分评卷人V．Essay Questions（每题10分，共10 分, 任选一道题目作答)英语系2009级自考专科2009-2010学年课程试题系别_______________专业________________班级得 分评卷人_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）答案英语国家概况题号I II III IV V总分得分I. Multiple Choice: （每题1分，共30）请将每道题对应的答案涂黑1A B C█D16A B C D█2A█B C D17A B█C D3A B C D█18A B█C D4A B█C D19A B█C D5A█B C D20A B█C D6A B█C D21A█B C D7A█B C D22A B█C D8A B█C D23A B C D█9A B C D█24A█B C D10A B█C D25A B C D█11A█B C D26A█B C D 12A B C█D27A█B C D 13A B C█D28A B C D█14A█B C D29A B C█D 15A█B C D30A█B C D得 分评卷人III. Definition （每题3分，共15分）1.The Black Death was a devastating pandemicthat first struck Europe in the mid-14thcentury (1347–50), killing about a third of Europe's population. The economic consequences of the Black Death were far-reaching, including a vast area of untended land and the shortage of labor.2.It refers to the time in British history (1688) when King James II was removed from power, and his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange, who accepted the Bill of Rights, became joint rulers. Glorious revolution is the beginning of the age of constitutional Monarchy.3.It is a governmental system in which the head of the State is a king or a queen who reigns but does not rule. The country is namely reigned by the Sovereign, but virtually by His or Her Majesty’s Government—a body of Ministers who are the leading members of whichever political party the electorate has voted into office, and who are responsible to Parliament. Its history began after Glorious revolution in 1688.4.The Great Depression was a massive global economic recession that ran from 1929, when the stock market experienced the "black Thursday",to the end of World War II. Its primary impact included numerous bank failures, high unemployment, as well as dramatic drops in Gross Domestic Product (GDP),得 分评卷人industrial production, stock market share prices and virtually every other measure of economic growth.5系别_______________专业________________班级_______________姓名_____________学号_________是否重修（是、否）It refers to the economic aid the US decided to offer Western European in order to protect Western Europe from possible Soviet expansion. The name came from the Secretary of State George Marshall, the announcer of the plan. It helped West Europe to recover and begin to show signs of development.IV. Short-answer questions: （每题5分，共15分）1.得 分评卷人2.3.V．Essay Questions（每题10分，共10 分, 任选一道题目作答)。
《英语国家概况》期末测试B卷.doc
三年制2011级英语教育专业《英语国家概况》测试（B 卷）课程代码：0100103 （开卷）考试时间：2013年6月 限时：90分钟年级 _____________ 班别 ________ 姓名 _________ 学号 _______L March each of the items on the left with its meaning on the right. (10%, 1X10 )h. the national flag of the USA 9. William Shakespeare i. the largest minority group of New Zealand 10・ downsizing j. the head of the judiciary in England and WalesIL Direction: Choose the best answer and write the corresponding letter in the box. (40%, 2X20)1. Whch is not caused to the fall of British Empire?A. WW1 C. WW2B. Colonial revolution D. Great depression 2. In Britain, _______ is the symbol of the whole nation.A. the Queen C . the PrinceB. the Prime Minister D. the Parliament1. Melting Pot2.3.4.5.6. stars and strips rockh roll Maoris Stonehenge Mayflowerd. a. the great ancient stone circle during 4000BC-2000BC b ・ vocation ・oriented collegesc. the most famous British playwright.the ship which carried the first group of pilgrims to the New Worlde. a popular modern music loved by young peoplef. The individuals of all the nation are integrated into a new raceof man.7. Lord Chancellor8. TAFE3. The US Constitution requires the President to be elected every4. The capital of Australia is _______A. Nelson C. MelbourneB. Canberra D. Dunedin5. Quebec differs from other Canadian provinces because ______ •A. it is very rich in oilB. it is ideal for wheat growing C • it has a strong French cultureD. its tourist trade is very important to the economy 6. _____ is the largest city in Canada ・ A. Vancouver C. Quebec City B• Toronto D. Montreal 7. The Prime Minister of Britain was _____ . A. appointed by the Queen B • el ected by the ParliamentC. voted directly by the people of the countryD. selected from the members of the Parliament8. Which of the following statements about Australia is NOT true?A. It lies in south of the equato 匸B. It is the worlds smallest continent.C. It is the flattest and lowest continent.De It is wettest the continent that contains more than one country. 9. The spirit of the Great Charter (the Magna Carta) was _______ •A. a limitation of the powers of the ChurchB. a guarantee of the freedom of the serfs (农奴).C. a limitation of the powers of the kingD. a declaration of equality among all people10. The first English colony in the America was founded in________ i n 1607.A. Virginia C ・ New York B • Massachusetts D • New Jersey11. As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terribleshortage of _______ i n England. A. grain B. farm tools C. houses D. labour12. Australia ranks ______ in the world in the production of wool.A. firstB. secondyears.C. thirdD. fourth13- Which of the following is NOT true about Britain?A.It used to be a powerful imperial country in the world.B.It plays an active role as a member of European Union.C.It is a relatively wealthy and developed country.D.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world・14.If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination calledA.General Certificate of Education——Advanced.B.General Certificate of Secondary Education.C.the common entrance examination.D.General National Vocational Qualifications.15.Easter commemorates ________ .A.the birth of Jesus Christ.B.the Crucifixion（受难）of Jesus ChristC.the coming of springD.the Crucifixion and resurrection（复活）of Jesus Christ.16._____ is the branch which has the power to interpret law in the U.S.A • The Supreme Court C • The House of RepresentativesB • The Department of State D. The Senate17.One of the most far-reaching consequences of the Second World War on Britain is thatA- it improved British economyB.it strengthened the British EmpireC.it hastened the end of the British EmpireD> it hastened the end of the British Commonwealth18.Who was the famous figures not belonging to the UK?A. Mark Twain C・ Chares DarwainB. William Shakespare D. Sir Issac Newton19.Which Test is belong to the US?A.GNVQ C.GCSEB.A-Level D.SAT20.The speech ended with the words: "...that government of the people, by the people, forthe people, shall not perish from the earth/5 was made by ______ at Gettysburg.A. President Lincoln B・ President RooseveltC.President Churchill D President WashingtonIIL Directions: Complete the following statements* （20%，1X 20）1.Britain consists of three nations, including England, ____________ and2.The full name of UK and USA are _________________ a nd ____________________ •3.The two major political parties in USA are ________________ and ________________ ・4.Political systems can be divided into three main branches: ________________________ . ____________ and ____________ .5.In the UK, The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _________ and its party leader becomes _________ .6.The largest city of Canada is _____________ ・7.Tertiary education in Australia means _______________ a nd _____________________ .8.In Britain ，private schools are independent schools ,which are commonly called9.Grammar school select children, usually at the age of 11, through an exam called _______10.The four invasions in British history ___________ . ______________ . _____________ . IV. Directions: Use the true (T) or false (F) to judge the following statements. (20%, 2X10)()1. The Britain was called "the workshop of the world99 by 1880s.( )2. The capital of U.S.A is Washington.( )3. It was Christopher Columbus who extended his scientific voyage to the South Pacific and claimed the east coast of Australia for the British Crown.( )4. Public schools in England are usually attended by children whose parents are relatively poor.( )5. Schools in New Zealand sometimes ask for "parental contribution^^( )6. Tertiary industry is now the biggest industry in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ( )7. The USA is the biggest exporter of corn in the world.( )8. The CMEC was formed to act as the national voice of education in Australia.( )9. The USA Capitol is the residence of the American President.( )10. New Zealand is often called the "woiicTs biggest farm”.V. Answer the question in Chinese. (10%,)What do you think of the vocation-oriented education in the West? Is a of education importantfor students in China? Why?。
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科目:《英语国家概况》(A卷)Final Examination on A Guide to English-Speaking Countries一Multiple choice ( 30’)(D ) 1 As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of ___ in England、A grainB farm toolsC housesD labor( D ) 2 In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’s Progress and _________ 、A the Jew of MaltaB the School of ArcheryC Novum OrganumD Paradise Lost(C ) 3、In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London Working Men’s Association、A householdersB tenantsC small shopkeepersD office workers ( C ) 4、In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of ______、A、pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals ( C ) 5、In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike、A a choirB a political partyC a trade unionD a club(B ) 6 The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________、A People’s CharterB Magna CartaC King’s CharterD the Declaration of human rights(B ) 7 Henry Ⅱwas the first king of the ________ dynasty、A MalcolmB PlantagenetC WindsorD Tudor( A) 8、__________ is the most typically English of sportsA CricketB GolfC TennisD Horse-racing ( A ) 9、By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain、A Nanjing, Hong KongB Tianjing, Hong KongC Nanjing, MacauD Tianjing, Macau( D ) 10、In _______, the name Great Britain came into being、A 1689B 1702C 1701D 1707( C ) 11、The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___、A the farm failureB the bank failuresC the stock market crashD the high unemployment( D ) 12. What are the problems that the U、S、economy has faced from time to time?A InflationB DepressionsC RecessionsD all of the above ( A ) 13.The real American literature began________、A after the war of IndependenceB after the Westward MovementC after the Civil WarD after the Civil Rights Movement ( A ) 14、In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ 、A coalB electricityC oilD wheat( D ) 15、In the United States, if the parents don’t send their children to school at certain age, ________ 、A the state government will be responsible for itB they will educate the children themselvesC they can save a lot of moneyD they are breaking the law( D ) 16、The U、S、and China established their diplomatic relations in _____、A 1974 B 1972 C 1978 D 1979( C ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself、”A Woodrow WilsonB Theodore RooseveltC Franklin D、RooseveltD George Washington(C ) 18、One of the characteristics of the American people is _______ and it is said they are always ______、A liberty, debatingB aggressiveness, starting warsC mobility, on the moveD greediness, making money( D ) 19、Hemingway’s most famous masterpiece was ______、A The Sun Also RisesB A Farewell to ArmsC For Whom the Bell TollsD Old Man and the Sea(D ) 20、The system of higher education in the U、S、has three principle functions except ____-、A teachingB researchC public serviceD individual service following statements are T (true) or F (false) according to what you have learned、(10’)(T ) 1 There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: Scotland, Wales and England、( F ) 2 Under William’s rule, the freeman were at the bottom of the feudal system、(F ) 3 The English Civil War is also called the Glorious Revolution、( F ) 4 In U、K, a Parliament has a maximum duration of 4 years、( T ) 5 Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the birth of Christ, and is the greatest of Christian festivals、(F ) 6 Chicago is known as the automobile capital of the world、( T ) 7 Between 1850 and1880, many early Chinese immigrants to the United States worked in the mining industry, especially in the gold mines、( T ) 8 The Pilgrims built a colony named Plymouth after they arrived in America、(F ) 9、The longest war that the United States has fought is the Civil War、(T ) 10、Higher education in the U、S consists of six types of institutions、三Fill in the following blanks: (10’)1 In 1066, England was conquered by the __ Norman___________ who were led by William the Conqueror、2 The greatest writer in the English language is___Shakespeare_________________ 、3 In criminal trials in Britain, the issue of guilt or innocence is to be decided by the ___ jury __ while sentence is to be passed by the __ judge_____________ 、4 The dominant broadcasting corporation in Britain is __ BBC__________, which is controlled by the state、5 The most famous leader of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s was ___Martin Luther King___________________、6 The U、S、system of government has two layers of rule、They are the __Federal_________ government and the __ State ____ government、7、The National Day of the United States is _ 4, July_____、8 Between 1946 and 1961, more than 63 million babies were born in the United States, who were known as the __baby boom____________ generation、四Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions、(30’)1 What is the official name of Britain?2 What were the main causes of the Hundred Years’War?3 What are the primary sources of British law?4 How was the 1920s in the United States described by many historians?5 What is the meaning of the “Lost Generation”?6、What were the two guiding principles underlying America diplomatic activities inWorld War Two?7、What are the three periods as far as the evolution the British economy since the Second World War is concerned?8、What kind of economic system does the United States have?9、Why is education very important to Americans?10、What does the British Parliament consist of?五Writing、(20’)要求:How to Enhance Our Sense of Happiness?1、人们对于如何提升幸福感有不同的瞧法2、幸福感的提升不仅包括物质层面,也包括……参考答案一1 DDCCC 6 BBAAD 11 CDAAD 16 DCCDD二1 TFFFT 6 FTTFT三1 Norman 2 Shakespeare 3 jury judge 4 BBC 5 Martin Luther King6 Federal State7 4, July8 baby boom四1 The official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nortain Ireland、2 Tthe main causes of the Hundred Years’ War were partly territorial and partly economic、3 The primary sources of British law are: (1) Statutes of Parliament; (2) common law;(3) equity law; (4) European Community law、4 The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of material success and spiritual frustration or confusion and purposelessness、5 The “Lost Generation refers to those who are both physically and spiri tually impotent、6 The first was to win the war; the second was to establish a postwar political structure in accord with American interests and to prevent the Soviet Union from over-expansion、7 (1) Steady development in the 50s and 60s;(2) Economic recession in the 70s;(3) Economic recovery in the 80s、8 The United state has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector、9、Because it contributes to developing the national strength and personal success、10 The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons、五1 Thanksgiving Day is a typical American holiday、It is an annual day of thanks for the blessings people have enjoyed during the year、The theme of thanksgiving has been peace and plenty, health and happiness、2 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 It was signed into law by President Jonson in 1964、It outlawed discrimination not only in public housing, but also in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin、六1:The election of 1979 returned the Conservative Party to power and Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister in Britain、Her policies are popularly referred to as Thatcherism、It included:(1) the return to private ownership of state-owned industries;(2) the use of monetarist polices to control inflation;(3) the weakening of trade union;(4) the strengthening of the role market forces in the economy;(5) an emphasis on law and order、2 The war, however, had great impact on the development of the United States、(1)The war made people realize the importance of a strong national government、(2)The war strengthened the feeling of national unity and patriotism、(3)For almost 10 years after the war, the Americans turned their attention to the development of the western part of the continent、(4)It made both Britain and Unites States realize that their disputes should be solve through negotiation、、Please write any three of the 13 colonies the British established along the east coast of North America between 1607 and 1733、。