英美文化第一次比赛题库
英美文化 (英国部分答案)
(判断题)Chapter 11. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. (F)2. The Severn River is the longest river of Britain, which originates in Wales and flows through western England.(T)3. Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language. (F)4. In terms of population and area, Northern Ireland is the second largest part of Britain.(F)5. Although the climate in Britain is generally mild, the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below -10℃ in January . (F)6. The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo-Saxons.(T)7. The Celtic people were the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)8. English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)Chapter 21. British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)2. The Anglo-Saxons came to Britain in the 5th century.(T)3. The chief or king of the Anglo-Saxons tribes exercised power at their own will. (F)4. The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)5. HenryⅡ built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)6. The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)7. The Hundred Years’War (1337-1453) was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory.(F)8. In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen ElizabethⅠactually defended the fruit of the Reformation.(T)Chapter 31. Conventions are regarded less important than the statutory law in the working of the British government.(T)2. The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)3. In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)4. The British Parliament is the law-making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)5. The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)6. The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)7. Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)8. The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(T)Chapter 41. British was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)2. The British economy experienced a relative decline during the post-war period.(T)3. Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain after World WarⅡ.(F)4. Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be a great success i n dealing with all the British economic and social problems.(F)5. The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair was different from that of the old Labor Party and the Conservative Party.(T)6. Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics from economic policy.(T)7. Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)8. Nuclear power is one of the major energy source in Britain.(T)Chapter 51. The British government has been responsible for education since the early1800s.(F)2. Education in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and15.(F)3. The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and theindependent system.(F)4. When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a nationalGCSE examination.(T)5. Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enterfamous universities than those from independent schools.(T)6. The Times is the world’s oldest Sunday newspapers.(F)7. The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)(选择题)Chapter 11. The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2. is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. NorthernIreland4. English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman5. The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element ofwords to English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek6. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish7. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD.pronunciation8. At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifthChapter 21. The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic2. By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity3. The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law4. The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster5. The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church6. The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians7. was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta8. The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20thChapter 31. The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three ofthe following branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive2. The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude3. As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House of commons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect4. is at the center of the British political system.A. The CabinetB. The House of LordsC. The House of CommonsD. The Privy Council5. The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet6. Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party7. The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism8. In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. sixChapter 41. The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy inBritain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem2. Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%5. Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland6. Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/37. The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned8. Of the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growth since the end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industryChapter 51. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools wereended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s2.Over of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%3. Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining funds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions4. To be admitted to the Open University, one needA. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications5. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big Three” with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph6. Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera7. is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB8. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime(简答题)Chapter 11. Why do tourists from all over the world like to go to Scotland?A: because they like to enjoy the beautiful Scottishscenery, to drink the scotchwhisky and to see the Scotsmen wearing kilts and playing bagpipes.2. How many periods can the development of the English language be divided into and what are they?A:the development of English language be divided into three period :old English , middle English ,modern English .3. Why did English become more important after the Black Death?A: the laboring and merchant classes grew in economic and social important after the Black Death. So English also grew in importance compared to French .Chapter 21. What were some of Queen Victoria’s major achievements?A:the Queen Victoria’s major achievements in alm ost every aspect : she promoted further industrial revolution, the building of railways and the growing of trade and commerce. By the end of her reign , British had developed to an empire including a quarter of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world’s landmass.2. What were the two camps in Europe in world war I?A: The central powers which included Germany ,Austria-Hungary , the ottoman empire and Bulgaria and allied powers which were mainly comprised of France , the Russian empire ,and British empire , Italy and the united states.3. Why did Britain cooperate closely with the united states after world war II?A: because they were allied during the war and share the same worries about the former soviet union.Chapter 31. What the three functions of the house of commons?A: the three functionsare : to draft laws, to scrutinize, criticize and restrain the activities of the governmentpolicy.2. What kind of public image dose liberal democrats have in Britain?A:the liberal democrats is perceived as “middle” between the conservation and the labor party . it is comparatively flexible and pragmatic in its balance of the individual and the social . it emphasizes the need for a change in Britain’sconstitutional arrangements to make the government more democratic and accountable.3. Why are independent candidates unlikely to win in the general election ?A; Because even if they were elected, they would be powerless in parliament. Therefore , it is not possible for many people to vote for independent candidates.Chapter 41. What was the negative aspect of Thatcher’s reform in the early 1980s?A: its negative aspect was a rapid increase in unemployment .in 1982,the unemployment rate reached the level of the great depression years, with three million people out of work.2. What are the characteristics of Britain’s agriculture?A:britain’s agriculture is characterized by a small portion of the population engaged in agriculture activities with a high degree of mechanization. Although it employs a mere 1% of the country’s labor force , it meets around 60% of the national demands.3. What happened to Britain’s beef industry in the mid-1990s?A: Britain’s beef industry was hit badly by BSE, resulting in a ban on beef exports in 1996.Chapter 51. What used to be the major functions of grammar schools and vocational schools in Britain?The major functions of grammar schools were to train the most academically capable students and prepare them for university , whereas the major functions of vocational schools were to help less successful students to learn a trade.2. What kind of subjects do Britain comprehensive schools provide?Britain comprehensive schools provide a general education, offering both academic subjects like literature and science, and practical subjects like cooking and carpentry.3. In what ways do Britishuniversities enjoy complete academic freedom? Britishuniversities enjoy complete academic freedom because they can appoint their own staff, decide which students to admit, provide their own courses and award their own degrees.4. What role dose the media play in British leisure culture?The media play an essential role in British leisure culture since it helps to shape the public’s opinion, determine people’s moral and political orientation and consolidate or undermine the rule or a government.。
英美文化概论答案第一份
英美文化概论答案第一份1、In the format of western names,which name is put first?( )•A、Family name•B、Last name•C、Surname•D、First name正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分2Bill is the short version of ( ).•A、William•B、Steven•C、Robert•D、Richard正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分3There is only one given name in western name.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture?( )•A、Chinese food•B、Spring Festivel•C、Chinese medicine•D、Football正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分4Culture is the beliefs, ( ) and way-of-life of a community or society.•A、traditions•B、habits•C、customs•D、costumes正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：33.3分5Chinese culture is better than American culture.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Topography of the USA已完成成绩：100.0分6( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.•A、Colorado•B、Indiana•C、Alabama•D、Alaska正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：25.0分7The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and Appalachian Mountains.•A、Rocky Mountains•B、Andes Mountains•C、Alps Mountains正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：25.0分8Which is the largest states by population?( )•A、Texas•B、New York•C、California•D、Florida正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：25.0分9Boston is on the West Coast of America.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×Three icons of America已完成成绩：33.3分10Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )•A、Because it is the first national park in the world.•B、Because it is in America.•C、Because it is the biggest national park in America.•D、Because it is the first national park in America.正确答案： A 我的答案：D得分：0.0分11Washington, Jefferson, () and Lincoln's faces are made on the Mount Rushmore.( ) •A、Madison•B、Roosevelt•D、Adams正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分12Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )•A、The United Kingdom•B、Canada•C、Australia•D、France正确答案： D 我的答案：DComparison of the USA and China已完成成绩：83.5分13Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )•A、Air pollution•B、Water shortage•C、Loss of agricultural land•D、desertification正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：16.7分14Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )•A、China has more railways than America.•B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.•C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly.•D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分15The most fresh water used in China is in ( ). •A、Domestic•B、Industry•C、Livestock•D、Agriculture正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：16.7分16In 2013, the population of China is about ( ) more than that of America.•A、3 times•B、4 times•C、5 times•D、6 times正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分17The total area of China is bigger than America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分18America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Comparison of the USA and China 2已完成成绩：60.0分19The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( ).•A、White, Hispanic and Black•B、White, Black and Hispanic•C、White, Black and Asian•D、White, Asian and Black正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分20In China, the life expectancy is ( ) years. •A、70•B、72•C、75•D、79正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：20.0分211 kilogram is ( ) pounds.•A、0.6•B、1.7•C、2.1•D、2.2正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：20.0分22All the countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), Myanmar and Liberia.•A、the UK•B、the USA•C、France•D、Japan正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分23Everyone in America and China can read and write.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√24Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )•A、China•B、Japan•C、South Korea•D、Germany正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分25Which one of following is not an American company?( )•A、Google•B、CocaCola•C、Facebook•D、Airbus正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分26Per capita means a person.( )正确答案：√我的答案：√Comparison of the USA and China已完成成绩：42.9分27According to the 2013 statistics, which one of the following is wrong?( )•B、The biggest part of GDP composition in America is Services.•C、In 2013, GDP growth rate in America is higher than that in China.•D、In 2013, America's inflation rate is lower than China's.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分28Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )•A、Most of American labour force are in services.•B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture.•C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture.•D、American labour force is more than Chinese.正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分29( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China.•A、Water•B、Nuclear•C、Wind•D、Coal正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分30The UAS and ( ) is the major export markets of China.•A、Canada•B、Mexico•C、Japan正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：14.3分31Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in the economy.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：14.3分32Now services in China grows very fast.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分33The poverty lines in America and China are the same.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Agriculture in the USA已完成成绩：20.0分34( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.•A、Arizona•B、Maryland•C、Texas•D、Nevada正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：20.0分35Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( )•A、Large family farms are much more productive.•B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America.•C、Most income of farm households is from non-farm sources.•D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities.正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分36In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat.•A、Corn•B、Potato•C、Tomato•D、Cotton正确答案： A 我的答案：D得分：0.0分3796% of the farmers are black people.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√得分：0.0分38In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√Global Financial Crisis已完成成绩：20.0分39Recession is ( ) of negative GDP growth. •A、1 quarter•B、2 quarters•C、3 quarters•D、4 quarters正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分40The GFC Recession started in ( ).•A、the USA•B、the UK•C、Japan•D、France正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分41The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( ).•A、Stock bubble burst•B、Property bubble burst•C、Dotcom bubble burst•D、Asset price bubble burst正确答案： B 我的答案：D得分：0.0分42Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )•A、Banks stopped lending.•B、Companies cut jobs.•C、Stock market crashed.•D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分43China was not affected much by the GFC Recession.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×A Hero and a Villain已完成成绩：33.3分44Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.•A、10•B、20•C、30•D、40正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分45The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).•A、Villain•B、Hero•C、Monster•D、Saviour正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分46Warren Buffett was born in a rich family.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×Discovery of the 'New World'已完成成绩：33.3分47The main European power was Spain, France, ( ) and Great Britain.•A、Italy•B、Portugal•C、Russia•D、Germany正确答案： B 我的答案：A得分：0.0分48Christopher Columbus was the first person to cross the ( ) Ocean.•A、Pacific•B、Indian•C、Arctic•D、Atlantic正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分49Christopher Columbus did 5 voyages between 1492 and 1503.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：33.3分British Colonies已完成成绩：40.0分50The Britain founded ( ) colonies along the East Coast in America.•A、11•B、12•C、13•D、14正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分51The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ).•A、Washington D.C.•B、New York•D、Lexington and Concord正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分52John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Thomas Jefferson and( ) wrote The Declaration of Independence.•A、Benjamin Franklin•B、Abraham Lincoln•C、George Washington•D、Paul Revere正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分53British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分54The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×American War of independence已完成成绩：66.6分55The war of Independence was between ( ). •A、America and France•B、America and Holland•C、America and Spain正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分56In 1778, ( ) signed Treaty of Alliance with America.•A、Spain•B、Holland•C、France•D、Britain正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分57Britain won the Battle of Yorktown.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Building the New Nation已完成成绩：60.0分58The first constitution, Article of Confederation was made in ( ).•A、1778•B、1779•C、1780•D、1781正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：20.0分59The first president of Amercia was ( ). •A、George Washington•B、Abraham Lincoln•C、Benjamin Franklin正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分60Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America.•A、State•B、Law•C、Treasury•D、War正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分61There were ( ) Chief Justice in the Supreme Court.•A、1•B、3•C、8•D、9正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分62Thomas Paine was born in France.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×A Hero, Traitor and Genius已完成成绩：33.4分63George Washington declared ( )•A、Thanksgiving Day•B、Christmas•C、Halloween正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分64Which one is right about George Washington?( )•A、He was graduated from college.•B、He had three children.•C、He had no experience in military action.•D、He was revered as the "Father of the United States".正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分65Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )•A、He was also a Doctor.•B、He loved reading.•C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.•D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.正确答案：A 我的答案：C得分：0.0分66Which document was not signed by Benjamin Franklin?( )•A、The Declaration of Independence•B、Treaty with France•C、Peace Treaty•D、Article of Confederation正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分67During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets to France.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分68Benjamin Franklin was born in a rich family and well educated.（）正确答案：×我的答案：×Timeline of Major Events (1800-1899)已完成成绩：33.3分69The first railway was built in ( ).•A、1827•B、1828•C、1829•D、1830正确答案： B 我的答案：D得分：0.0分70The war with Mexico was started in ( ). •A、1846•B、1847•C、1848•D、1849正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分71The first telephone line was built in 1877.( ) 正确答案：√我的答案：×Territorial Expansion已完成成绩：66.8分72America purchased Louisiana Territory with ( ) million dollars from France. •A、2•B、5•C、10•D、15正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分73The USA purchased Florida from ( ). •A、Spain•B、the UK•C、France•D、Italy正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分74Texas was the ( ) state of America. •A、26th•B、27th•C、28th•D、29th正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分75Which one is wrong about Hawaii?( ) •A、It is in the Atlantic Ocean.•B、There are 8 main islands.•C、It is the 50th states of America.•D、America took over Hawaii government from the local king.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分76Before America purchased it,Alaska was belong to Mexico.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分77The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage, which is also the capital city.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×The American Civil War已完成成绩：33.4分78The Civil War started in ( ).•A、1861•B、1862•C、1863•D、1864正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分79Which was wrong about the Civil War?( ) •A、America was kept as one country.•B、Slavery was abolished.•C、After the Battle of Gettysburg, the North started to win.•D、The South was strong in "hard power".正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分80Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( )•A、He was the 16th president of America.•C、He was a businessman and then became politician.•D、He was born in a poor farm family.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分81In the Civil War, the North was weak, and the South was strong.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分82Modern weapons were used in the Civil War.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分83In the Civil War, the North lost more people than the South.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×84Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )•A、The government is small.•B、Leaders are educated.•C、There are many traditions.•D、The society is classless.正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分85Which one is wrong about Thomas Edison?( )•B、His first job is telegraph operator.•C、He had many patents.•D、He invented electric light bulb.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：25.0分86Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).•A、General Electric is one of his companies.•B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper.•C、When he was 20, he started his own company.•D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation.正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分87Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball which is a good sport for winter.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×Timeline of Major Events (1900-2014)已完成成绩：33.3分88The first long distance telephone was built in ( ).•A、1915•B、1916•C、1917•D、1918正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分89In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon. •A、1967•B、1968•C、1969•D、1970正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分90President Nixon visited China in ( ).•A、1971•B、1972•C、1973•D、1974正确答案： B 我的答案：AThe Panama Canal已完成成绩：33.3分91The Panama Canal was built by a ( ) consortium.•A、America•B、Italy•C、Britain•D、France正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分92Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )•A、Because it was too expensive.•C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal.•D、Because the American government decided to buld it by themselves.正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分93The aim to build the Panama Canal was to connect America and Panama.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×The Great Depression已完成成绩：40.0分94The Great Depression started in ( ).•A、1929•B、1932•C、1933•D、1939正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分95Which one is wrong about the Great Depression?( )•A、The Great Depression started with the crash of the New York stock market.•B、More than 9000 banks closed down.•C、It took a short time for the New York Stock to recover.•D、Many people became homeless because of the Great Depression.正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分96Which one is not the results of the Great Depression?( )•B、Income fell.•C、Unemployment rate increased.•D、Farmers had no food to eat.正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分97Which one is wrong about Franklin Delano Roosevelt?( )•A、He was also known as FDR.•B、He give American people confidence during the Great Depression.•C、He was elected as president for 3 times.•D、He started many government programs to provide work to people.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分98The Great Depression only happened in America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×The Cold War已完成成绩：57.2分99Why did the Cold War avoid direct conflict?( )•A、Because the Second World War was just finished.•B、Because the USSR was too weak to fight.•C、Because both sides of the Cold War had nuclear weapons.•D、Because some countries stop the war.正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：14.3分100The Cold War began in ( ).•A、1945•B、1946•C、1947•D、1948正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分101Which was not the reason why the West against Communism?( )•A、The communist countries only has one political system.•B、The economy in communist countries is state-owned.•C、The communist countries are against religion.•D、The communist countries have nuclear weapons.正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分102Berlin Wall was ended in ( ).•A、1989•B、1988•C、1987•D、1986正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：14.3分103Which statement of following is wrong?( ) •A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.•B、Germany reunited in 1990.•C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.•D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分104The Cold War continued for only a few years.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：14.3分105Because many West Germans fled to the East, the West Germany government built the Berlin Wall.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×106Which one is wrong about 9/11?( )•A、About 3000 people were killed.•B、It happened in 2002.•C、The World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked.•D、It was the first attack on mainland USA since 1812.正确答案： B 我的答案：B得分：33.3分107The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes.•A、4•B、5•C、6•D、7正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分108Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×。
英美文化第一次比赛题库
英美文化第一次比赛题库初赛共分10组试题每组里面含有5道试题难易程度基本一致如果出现分数一样的请抢答10道题按照答对题数进行排名第一组1._____ is the traditional holiday created by the American people.A.ChristmasB.Thanksgiving DayC.HalloweenD.Easter2.Mrs. Reed is a character in the novel Jane Eyre written by _____.A.Jane AustenB.Emily BronteC.Charlotte BronteD.Elizabeth Barrett Browning3.The Last Supper and Mona Lisa were painted by _____, a great Italianpainter.A.RaphaelB.Leonardo da VinciC.PicassoD.Ganguin4.The film _____ shows Americans search for gold.A.Modern TimesB.The Gold RushC.City LightsD. A king in New York5.In 1803, the United States took the advantage of the European War andpurchased the vast area of _____ from Napoleon with 15,000,000 dollars.A.AlaskaB.LouisianaC.KansasD.Nevada第二组1.When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving DayA.the fourth Thursday in NovemberB.the third Thursday in NovemberC.the fourth Thursday in JuneD.the second Wednesday in November2.In the battle of Waterloo, the Great Napoleon was completely defeatedby _____.A.the Duke of WellingtonB.JordanC.George WashingtonD.RobertE. lee3.Which of the following books was not written by Ernest HemingwayA.The Sun Also RisesB.The Sound and the FuryC.Farewell to ArmsD.For Whom the Bell Tolls4.Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain Basketball5.6.Which region might have a dust storm in summerA.The Deep South.B.The Middle West.C.The Great Plains The Sun Also RisesD.The Sound and the FuryE.Farewell to ArmsF.For Whom the Bell TollsG.H.The Central Valley of California.第三组1.The US primary suppliers of foreign oil are the following countriesexcept .A.CanadaB.JapanC.VenezuelaD.Saudi Arabia2.On his voyage of 1492, Columbus expected to reach .A.the New worldB.the West IndiesC.IndiaD.America3.The last one of the 13 colonies was , which wasestablished in 1733.A.North CarolinaB.South CarolinaC.GeorgiaD.Maryland4.The first shot of the American War of Independence was firedin .A.ConcordB.LexingtonC.PhiladelphiaD.Boston5.Telephone was invented in 1876 by .A.ThomasB. EdisonB.Alexander D. BellC.Guglielmo MarconiD.George Westinghouse第四组1.By the beginning of the 20th century the country that took the firstplace in economy in Europe was .A.GermanyB.FranceC.BritainD.Russia2.When the First World War began, President Wilson immediately calledupon the American people to .A.be ready for the warB.observe strict neutralityC.give financial help to the AlliesD.end the trade relations with Germany3.The US formerly entered the Second World War in .A.1937B.1939C.1940D.19414.Thousands of American soldiers were sent to Vietnam underPresident .A.Dwight D. EisenhowerB.John F. KennedyC.Lyndon B. JohnsonD.Richard M. Nixon5.The president’s major appointments should be approved by .A.CongressB.the HouseC.the SenateD.the Supreme Court第五组1.In the US school system, there are twelve levels called .E.classesF.divisionsG.gradesH.degrees2.Which newspaper first uncovered the Watergate scandal in 1972A.New York Times.B.Washington Post.C.New York Daily News.D.Los Angeles Times.3.By American standards, which one in the following is not a tabooA.Financial affairs.B.Person’s age.C.Religion.D. d. Person’s work.4.The Statue of Liberty, which stands _____, was given to the UnitedStates by thepeople of France.A.in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C.B.in the center of New YorkC.out in the ocean where all can see itD.on an island in New Work Harbor5.Which of the following works is not written by William ShakespeareA.The Merchant of VeniceB.Romeo and JulietC.King LearD. A Tale of Two Cities第六组1.The Hawaiian Islands, which are situated in the Pacific, became ____state of theUnited States in 1959.A.the fifthB.the fifteenthC.the fiftiethD.the fourth2.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of EnglandA.The Anglo-Saxons.B.The Normans.C.The Vikings.D.The Romans.3.The Midwest in the US refers to the region .A.west of the Mississippi ValleyB.west of the Appalachian MountainsC.east of the Rocky MountainsD.around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi Valley.4.Where is the international tennis championship heldA.WembleyB.WimbledonC.LondonD.Edinburgh5.In area, the United States is the largest country in theworld.A.2ndB.3rdC.4thD.5th第七组1.According to the text, the ancestors of the present American Indianscame from .A.EuropeB.AfricaD.Mongolia2.Which colony in the following was not founded first by the EnglishA.Virginia.B.Massachusetts.C.New YorkD.Georgia.3.The principal author of the Declaration of Independencewas .A.Benjamin FranklinB.Thomas JeffersonC.George WashingtonD.John Adams4.In his inaugural address in 1861, Lincoln showed clearly thathe .A.would abolish slavery in the SouthB.would not abolish slavery immediately but to preserve the UnionC.would wage a war against slaveryD.had no idea to abolish slavery in the South5.After US-Spanish War, the US acquired all the following areasexcept .A.Puerto RicoB.GuamC.the PhilippinesD.Cuba第八组1. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _______ and the North Sea in the east.A.B. southC. west east Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _______ and the North Sea in the east.D. north2. The first known settlers of Britain were _______.A. the JutesB. the CeltsC. the SaxonsD. the Iberians3. The English Civil War is also called ______.A. the Puritan RevolutionB. the second Magna CartaC. the Long ParliamentD. the Anglican War4. In 1932, in the depth of the depression, the American people chose _______ as their next president who promised a "new deal" to get America out of depression.A. TheodoreB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Woodrow WilsonD. Herbert Hoover5. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young black clergyman, became a national leader of the _______ Movement.A. BoycottB. Civil RightsC. SegregationD. Integration第九组1.In the 18th century, there appeared ____ in England, which owed a greatdeal to the invention of machines.A.the Industrial RevolutionB.the Bourgeois RevolutionC. the Wars of the RosesC.the Religious Reformation2.The Great Salt Lake lies in northern _____.A.IdahoB.ArizonaC.NevadaD.Utah3.The economic policy Britain pursued in the 1950s and 1960s was basedon the theory of _______.A.Adam SmithB.John M. KeynesC.Margaret ThatcherD.Karl Marx4.The official languages of Canada are _____.A.English and FrenchB.Spanish and EnglishC.German and EnglishD.English and Italian5.The Backbone of North America refers to the .A.Appalachian MountainsB.Rocky MountainsC.the Rocky MountainsD.Sierra Nevada Mountains第十组1.American Indians now mainly live in the .A.SouthB.WestC.MidwestD.Northeast2.Which victory was considered as the turning point of the War ofIndependenceA.The victory at Trenton.B.The victory at Boston.C.The victory at Saratoga.D.The victory at Yorktown.3.The three layers of British education are：A.Primary education, secondary education, higher educationB.Prepared school, secondary school, grammar schoolprehensive school, voluntary school, tertiary schoolD.Primary school, secondary school, tertiary school4.The US joined the First World War in .A.1914B.1915C.1916D.19175.At which conference did Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin agree to calla conference of all the United Nations in San Francisco in April 1945A.The Conference in Teheran, on Nov. 28, 1943.B.The Conference in Cairo, on Nov. 23, 1943.C.The Conference at Dumbarton Oaks, in the fall of 1944.D.Yalta Conference, in Feb. 1945.抢答题1.The post-World War II program of economic assistance to Western Europewas known as .A.containment policyB.Truman PlanC.Marshall Planmunist prevention2.The title of British university administrative head isA.PresidentB.ChancellorC.DonD.Principal3.The first Democratic President was .A.George WashingtonB.Abraham LincolnC.Thomas JeffersonD.Andrew Jackson4.After completing four-year study in a college, the student usuallycan earn .A. a university degreeB.graduate degreeC. a bachelor’s degreeD. a master’s degree5.Which one in the following is not proper to describe the Americanfamily valuesA.Individual freedom.B.Belief in equality.C.Personal independence.D.Formal and strict relations between parents and children.6.Democratic and Republican National Conventions were televised for thefirst time in .A.1945B.1950C.1952D.19607. A great majority of doctor-level universities in the US are .v1.0 可编辑可修改A.privateB.supported by religious groupsC.publicD.supported by private funds8.The American President is actually elected by .A.the HouseB.the SenateC.presidential electorsD.American citizens9.The terms of the senator and representative are andyears respectively.A.two…fourB.two…threeC.two…sixD.six…two10.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., advocated the philosophy of .A.economic equalityB.nonviolenceitary protestD.black power复赛共有三个视频，所有小组都将会有同样的问题，经过抽签决定每两个小组观看同样一个视频，然后每个小组做出不超过5分钟的回答，由评委老师评分。
英美文化常识竞赛(带倒计时10秒音效)
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1.中国人喜欢说“自己动手，丰衣足食”，英 美人也有类似的喜好，他们称之为___。 ( C ) A. PPU B. DUT C. DIY D. MOP
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17. 用于安慰人或不含恶意的谎言，英语中叫 _____________ lie。 （ B ）
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15. 世界上三大短篇小说之父是谁？
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16. 你给一个手机关机的人打电话，你在电话 中听到的英语是： ( C ) A. Sorry, the phone you waited is powered off. B. Sorry, the person you dialed is powering off. C. Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is powered off. D. Sorry, the subscriber you liked is powering off.
【英语角欧美知识文化竞赛题】
英语角欧美知识文化竞赛题（初、决赛汇总）初赛第一轮（8人）判断题1． Hamburger 起源与美国, yes or no? 对2．在希腊,当某人向你翘起大拇指表示: You are so good. Yes or no? 错3． Fourth of July is Independence Day. Yes or no? 对4． Dragon 在中国古时候是帝王的象征,西方国家也是如此. Yes or no? 错5． There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall and winter. Yes or no? 对6． Hot dog is very popular in U. S. Yes or no? 对7．当你与外国客人共进晚餐,中途,你想上洗手间,这时你通常会说: Sorry. Yes or no? 对8． Tom. Smith, Tom 是姓, Smith 是名. Yes or no? 错9．在美国,无论是火警还是匪警都拨911. Yes or no? 错10. Make hamburger out of somebody. 是指给某人做汉堡包. Yes or no? 错11. 当你收到外国友人的礼物时, 应当面拆开, 赞美对方的礼物的同时向对方表示感谢. Yes or no? 对12. Eat noodles 在中国人的生日上是必不可少的,它象征着长寿健康. Yes or no? 对13. 当你遇到一位女性, 不知道她是否已婚, 你通常称她为Miss. Yes or no? 对14. 在美国, 人们通常称校长为 principal, 在英国则称为headmaster. Yes or no? 对15. The first floor 在美国是指第一层楼. Yes or no? 对16. 在西方国家, thirty 是不吉利的数字. Yes or no? 错选择题1、澳大利亚的首都是？A、悉尼B、墨尔本C、堪培拉2、美国哪个城市位于密歇根东南部，与加拿大相邻，是美国中西部工业中心，全球三大汽车公司总部都设在这里，号称“汽车工业王国”？A、底特律B、纽约C、休斯敦3、Y ahoos(野胡)是下列哪部文学作品中出现的名词？A、《鲁宾逊漂流记》B、《格列佛游记》C、《乌托邦》4、被称为“枫叶之国”的是？A、新西兰B、加拿大C、荷兰5、美国南北的分界线是密苏里河，东西分界线是？A、密西西比河B、哈德逊河C、安大略湖6、名著《呼啸山庄》采用了以下哪种叙事方法？A、倒叙B、插叙C、补叙7、美国文化的象征不包括？A、美国哥特式B、芭比娃娃C、自由女神像D、山姆大叔E、野牛镍币F、美国白宫8、伊丽莎白时期最盛行的文学形式是？A、戏剧B、小说C、诗歌9、下列不是海明威的作品的是？A、《太阳照常升起》B、《乞力马扎罗的雪》C、《百年孤独》（哥伦比亚·加西亚马尔克斯）10、橄榄球起源于哪个国家？A、英国B、美国C、法国11、下列不属于美国报刊的是？A、时代周刊B、泰晤士报（英国历史最悠久）C、读者文摘12、《鲁滨逊漂流记》的主人公鲁滨逊·克鲁索在孤岛上生存了多少年？A、八年B、十八年C、二十八年13、美国南北战争期间在位的总统领导的北方军最终获胜，废除了奴隶制度，此任总统是？A、华盛顿B、林肯C、罗斯福14、不是英国浪漫主义诗人的是？A、济慈B、华兹华斯C、丁尼生（维多利亚时期诗人）15、巴黎圣母院属于西方美术上哪种风格的建筑？A、哥特式B、巴洛克式C、拜占庭式16、下列哪一部是萧伯纳的作品？A、《尤利西斯》（爱尔兰·乔伊斯）B、《芭芭拉少校》C、《动物农庄》（批判主义作家乔治·奥威尔）问答题1、天主教的七宗罪有哪些？请列举至少四个。
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英美文化知识比赛题库1. The highest mountain in the U.S. is Mount _____.A. AppalachianB. MekinleyC. Rocky2. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.A. AtlanticB. IndianC. Pacific3. ._____ is the largest state in area in the U.S.A.A. FloridaB. LouisianaC. Alaska4. The _____ were the original inhabitants in America.A. blacksB. IndianC. Puerto Ricans5. Among the five Great Lakes, only _____ is wholly within the United States.A. ErieB. SuperiorC. Michigan6. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A.NorthernB. EasternC. Southern7. London is situated on the River of _____.A. ParretB. ThamesC. Spey8. .____ includes London，the centre of government for the whole nationA. ScotlandB. Northern IrelandC. WalesD. England9. Scotland occupies the ____ portion of Great Britain.A. southernB. northernC. western10. Big Ben, the most famous landmark in London，its name comes from _____A. The person who built itB. The fact that it is really very heavyC. The name of the head of the British parliament11. The U.K. is rich in the following except _____.A. coalB. ironC. gold12. The famous Y ellowstone National Park is situated in northwestern part of _____.A. CaliforniaB. ArizonaC. Wyoming13. The American War of Independence started in _____ and ended in _____A. 1776, 1784B. 1775, 1783C. 1706, 171414. During the Civil War Lincoln issued the _____, which declared the abolition of slavery.A. Homestead BillB. Emancipation ProclamationC. Both A and B15. The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _____.A. MarylandB. South CarolinaC. DelawareD. Colorado16. 4.The Second World War broke out in September, _____ and ended in August _____.A. 1939, 1945B. 1937, 1943C. 1938, 194517. The two fighting sides in WWII were _____.A. the Allies and the Axis (powers)B. the Axis and Holy AllianceC. the Central Powers and the Allies18. Charles I was beheaded in _____.A. 1649B. 1648C. 165319. ._____ was the only American president who was re-elected three times in succession.A. Theodore RooseveltB. George WashingtonC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Thomas Jefferson20. Norman Conquest began in _____.A. 1016B. 1066C. 103521. The first Civil War in Britain lasted from _____ to _____.A. 1600, 1604B. 1640, 1644C. 1642, 164622. In history _____ was nicknamed “King of Lackland”.A. JohnB. Henry IC. Henry II23. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a policy called _____ to save the economic situation.A. Good NeighbourB. the Open Door PolicyC. the New Deal24. In Feb. _____ came President Nixon’s historic visit to China.A.1979B. 1972C. 197325. Which of the following terms does NOT belong to the forms of poetry?A. balladB. sonnetC. fictionD. ode26. Which of the following is NOT one of the four great tragedies written William Shakespeare ?A. HamletB. King LearC. MacbethD. Romeo and Juliet27. The famous saying, “Knowledge is power” , is quoted by ______.A. Francis BaconB. William ShakespeareC. Jane AustenD. Karl Mark28. What is the key note of English Renaissance?A. optimismB. humanismC. pessimismD. romanticism29.6.Charles Dickens takes the French Revolution as the background of his novel “_____ _”.A. Great ExpectationsB. A Tale of Two CitiesC. Bleak HouseD. Oliver Twist30. .“If Winter comes, can spring be far behind?”is an epigrammatic line by ____A. J. KeatsB. W. BlakeC. W. WordsworthD. P. B. Shelley31. _____ is considered the father of English poetry.A. Geoffrey Chaucer John Milton C. John Donne32. The Father of American literature was _____.A. Mark TwainB. Washington IrvingC. Walt WhitmanD. Jack London33. The British people are great lovers of betting. The most money they bet mainly on _____.A. horse racingB. BingoC. football poolsD. dog racing34. The national sport of America is _____.A. basketballB. footballC. tennisD. baseball35. Three “Don’ts”include the following except _____.A. jumping up the queueB. asking a woman her ageC. bargaining while shoppingD. laughing at one’s own faults36. ____ is the biggest and most well-known church in London.A. WhitehallB. St. Paul’s CathedralC. Westminster Abbey37. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _____.A. donkeyB. elephantC. eagle38. Charles Robert Darwin developed the theory of _____.A. evolutionB. immunologyC. virology39. American Indians now mainly live in the .A.SouthB. WestC. MidwestD. Northeast40. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., advocated the philosophy of .A.economic equalityB. nonviolenceC. military protestD. black power41. The Rocky Mountains is located in _____.A. Great BritainB. AustraliaC. South AfricaD. North America42. Hollywood, the centre of American movie industry, is closest to which city?A. Los AnglesB. ChicagoC. New Y orkD. Washington43. Which of the following is an American newspaper?A. The GuardianB. NewsweekC. The International Herald TribuneD. The Daily Telegraph44. The U. S. is called a "melting pot" because _____.A. its steel industry is highly developedB. it has great influence on the worldC. it is an important economic center of the worldD people from different races live there together45. The first Puritans came to America on the ship _____.A. CodpeedB. Susan ConstantC. May FlowerD. Discovery46. Americans celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May to honor those who have _____.A. given their lives for their countryB. made great scientific discoveriesC. won American great reputation in sportsD. donated large amounts of money to the country47. "Trick or Treat" is a phrase that children often use when they celebrated _____.A. New Y ear's DayB. V eteran's DayC. HalloweenD. Christmas48. The Easter egg and the hare, two of the symbols most frequently associated with Easter, are considered to present _____.A. vigor and braveryB. fertility and new lifeC. originality and speedD. happiness and fun49. Which of the following books is not written by Mark Twain, whose real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens?A. The Adventures of Tom SawyerB. The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnC. Life on the MississippiD. Leaves of grass50. Which of the following books is written by Washington Irving?A. NatureB. The Scarlet LetterC. The Sketch BookD. Farewell to Arms1.Which of the following helped Britain become a global power in the 1700s?A its rich resourcesB its strong navyC its favorable climateD its position next to mainland Europe2.Which of the following areas did Napoleon annex to France?A the NetherlandsB RussiaC PolandD Britain3.The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen stated thatA all men were born free and equal in rightsB all male citizens had the right to vote.C male and female citizens were equal before the lawD all citizens had to pay equal taxes.4.The artists of the Renaissance focused onA humanistic concernsB the spiritual world.C the universe.D the Catholic Church.5.Which of the following contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?A a new translation of the BibleB a wealthy and powerful merchant classC the development of oil paintingD the rise of Protestantism6.Which of the following stressed the use of experiments and observation in seeking knowledge?A BaconB DescartesC AristotleD Petrarch7.The Declaration of Independence clearly reflects the ideas ofA Catherine the Great.B John LockeC George III.D Thomas Hobbes.8.It was who first called Native Americans “Indians”.A Lincoln B. ColumbusC. WashingtonD. Jefferson9.The United States did not join the Second World War directly untilA. Great DepressionB. Pearl Harbor incidentC. the Japanese attack on ChinaD. the German attack on Poland10. The British recorded history begins with .A. the arrival and settlement of CeltsB. the Norman ConquestC. Roman invasionD. Viking and Danish invasions11. One of Shelley’ s greatest political lyrics is _._____, which was later to become a rallying song of the British Communist Party.A. “Ode to Liberty”B. “Ode to Naples”C. “Sonnet: England in 1819”D. “Men of England”12. In Charles Dickens’ work ______, the Utilitarian principle rules over the English education system and destroys young hearts and minds.A. Little DorritB. Hard TimesC. Great ExpectationsD. Bleak House13. The tragic sense turns into despair in Thomas Hardy’s __ ____, where cornered by the traditional social morality, the hero and the heroine have to kill their own will and passion and return to their former destructive way of life.A. The Return of the NativeB. The Mayor of CasterbridgeC. Tess of the D’ UrbervillesD. Jude the Obscure14.William Blake’s work ____ marks his entry into maturity.A. Songs of ExperienceB. Marriage of Heaven and HellC. Songs of InnocenceD. The Book of Los15 .Best of all the Romantic well- known lyric pieces is Shelley’s____.A. “The Cloud”B. “To a Skylark”C. “Ode to a Nightingale”D. “Ode to the West Wind”16. In the Victorian Period____ became the most widely read and the most vital and challenging expression of progressive thought.A. poetryB. novelC. proseD. drama17. In Charles Dickens’early novels, he attacks one or more specific social evils,____is a good example of describing the dehumanizing workhouse system and the dark, criminal underworld life.A. David CopperfieldB. Oliver TwistC. Great ExpectationsD. Dombey and Son18.Thomas Hardy’s most cheerful and idyllic work is____.A. The Return of the NativeB. Far from the Maddin CrowdC. Under the Greenwood TreeD. The Woodlanders19. English Romanticism,as a historical phase of literature,is generally said to have begun with the publication of Wordsworth and Coleridge’s___.A. Poetical SketchesB. A Defence of PoetryC. Lyrical BalladsD. The Prelude20 .The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot is a poem concerned with the ___ breakup of a modern civilization in which human life has lost its meaning, significance and purpose.A. spiritualB. religiousC. politicalD. physical21.In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism wasA、a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rightsB、a rejection of ancient civilizations and their culturesC、an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulersD、an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement22.Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?A、the social structure became very rigidB、creativity in the arts was encouragedC、the political structure was similar to that of the Roman EmpireD、humanism decreased in importance23.Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?A、conformityB、humanismC、mysticismD、obedience24.Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?A、the philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of theRoman Catholic ChurchB、art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themesC、nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the regiondeclinesD、the feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized politicalstructure25.The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both wereA、stimulated by a spirit of inquiryB、supported by the working classC、limited to Italy, France, and GermanyD、encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution26.Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment?A、feudalism became the dominant political systemB、the use of reason and logic were discouragedC、technology and science were considered unimportantD、a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged27.European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the RenaissanceA、the Church was no longer influentialB、the emphasis on individual worth increasedC、economic activity declinedD、art no longer contained religious themes28.Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?A、rigid social classesB、emphasis on individualismC、religious uniformityD、mass education29.The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the humanists’A、interest in the spiritual life of peopleB、lack of interest in Ancient Greek and Roman cultureC、rejection of Christian principlesD、emphasis on the importance of the individual30、In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?A、superiority of medieval thoughtB、devotion to religionC、value of the individualD、obedience to government officials31.Which of the following is not a characteristic of London?A. The cultural centerB. The business centerC. The financial centerD. The sports center32.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the NormansC. the VikingsD. the Romans33. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester34. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland35. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world forA. its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s wall ”B. its rich cultural lifeC. its low living standardsD. its endless political problems36. How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A. 26B. 6C. 32D. 2037.Which of the following is not characteristic of British government?A. It offers the Queen high political statues and supreme powerB. It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchyC. It is the oldest representative democracy in the worldD. It has no written form of Constitution38. Which group of people can not vote in the general election in Britain?A. Members in the House of CommonsB. Lords in the House of LordsC. The UK citizens above the age of 18D. The UK residents citizens of the Irish Republic39. By whom is a “VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE ”decided?A. the House of CommonsB. the House of LordsC. the two major partiesD. the Prime Minister40.Who is the leader of the Labor Party at present in Britain?A. JOHN MAJPRB. TONY BLAIRC. HAROLD WILSOND. MARGARET THATCHER41 In the 1970s among the developed countries, Britain maintained the lowest _____ rate and the highest _____ rate.A. inflation, growthB. growth, inflationC. growth, divorceD. growth, birth42The following are all reasons of British decline of coal industry except _____.A. the exhaustion of old minesB. costly extractionC. little money being investedD. the labor shortage43 Britain’s foreign trade is mainly with _____.A. developing countriesB. other Commonwealth countriesC. other developed countriesD. EC44 The House of Lords is presided over by _____. 2A. the Lord ChancellorB. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime Minister45 A General Election is held every _____ years and there are_____ members of Parliaments are elected.A. five, 600B. five, 650C. five, 651D. four, 65146 The Prime Minister is appointed by _____ and he or she always sits in _____.A. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC. the Queen, the House of CommonsD. the Queen, the House of Lords47 The ultimate authority for law-making resides in _____.A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons48 The sources of British law include _____.A. statutes, common law, equity law and European Community lawB. statutes, common law and equity lawC. statutes, common law and European Community lawD. a complete code and statutes49 In criminal trials by jury, _____ passes sentenced and _____ decide the issue of guilt or innocence.A. the judge, the juryB. the judge, the judgeC. the jury, the juryD. the Lord Chancellor, the jury50 ____ tries the most serious offence such as murder and robbery.A. Magistrates’ courtsB. Y outh courtsC. district courtsD. The Crown Court51. The Renaissance is actually a movement stimulated by a series of historical events, which one of the following is NOT such an event.A. The rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture.B. England’s domestic restC. New discovery in geography and astrology.D. The religious reformation and the economic expansion.52. Of all the 18th century novelists, who was the first to set out, both in theory and practice, to write specially a “comic epic in prose”, the first to give the modern novel its structure and style?A. Thomas GrayB. Richard Brinsley SheridanC. Johathan SwiftD. Henry Fielding53. which country gave the United States the statue of liberty?A. EnglandB. FranceC. GermanyD. Spain54.In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in .A. hardwareB. textileC. potteryD. Chemicals55.“Trick or Treat” is a phrase that children often use when they celebrated _____.A New Y ear’s DayB V eteran’s DayC HalloweenD Christmas56.The period of the “Cold War” began when ___ came forth in March 1947.A NATOB the Eisenhower DoctrineC the Truman DoctrineD Marshall Plan57.Which book is not written by Emerson?A The American ScholarB Self-RelianceC NatureD Civil Disobedience58.On the 30th of April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in _____, which housed the government then.A New Y orkB Washington D.C.C PhiladelphiaD Boston59.The first Puritans came to America on the ship _____.A Cod peedB Susan ConstantC May FlowerD Discovery60.Americans celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May to honor those who have _____.A given their lives for their countryB made great scientific discoveriesC won American great reputation in sportsD donated large amounts of money to the country。
英美文化常识
英美文化常识第一篇：英美文化常识英美文化知识素养答题题库2012-04-09 12:20:24| 分类：默认分类|字号订阅英美文化知识素养答题题库 1 单项选择题：美国由___________个州组成。
A.48B.49C.50D.51 答案C 单项选择题：人有绰号，城市有绰号，有趣的是，有的国家也有绰号，如美国的绰号是————，英国的绰号是————A Aunt Sam, Uncle JohnB New Continent, Great BritainC Washington, ElizabethD Uncle Sam, John Bull 答案D 单项选择题：在英美国家，人们通常将“体力劳动者”称为———workers，把“脑力劳动者”称为———workers，而把“服务、维修等行业的人们”称为————workers。
A blue, green, whiteB blue, white, grey.C black, blue, greenD white, blue, black 答案B 单项选择题：在美国土生土长的传统节日是_____________。
A.复活节B.感恩节C.圣诞节D.中秋节答案 B 5 单项选择题：有这样一则笑话：有一次一个外宾对翻译说：“I wonder if I cango somewhere?”翻译回答道“Yes, you can go anywhere in China.”外宾不禁愕然。
你知道这位翻译的问题出在哪里了吗？A 外宾的意思是他想马上离开。
B 外宾的意思是他要上厕所。
C外宾的意思是他想随便走走。
D外宾的意思是想休息一下。
答案B 6 单项选择题：当你给一位英国朋友写信时，你若在写完信之后突然想起来还要补充点什么，此时你通常在补充的内容前加上————这两个字母。
A P,SB OTC C,DD B,C 答案A 单项选择题：中国人喜欢说“自己动手，丰衣足食”，英美人也有类似的喜好，他们称之为______。
英语角欧美知识文化竞赛题
英语角欧美知识文化竞赛题（初、决赛汇总）初赛第一轮（8人）判断题1．Hamburger 起源与美国, yes or no? 对2．在希腊,当某人向你翘起大拇指表示: You are so good. Yes or no? 错3．Fourth of July is Independence Day. Yes or no? 对4．Dragon 在中国古时候是帝王的象征,西方国家也是如此. Yes or no? 错5．There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall and winter. Yes or no? 对6．Hot dog is very popular in U. S. Yes or no? 对7．当你与外国客人共进晚餐,中途,你想上洗手间,这时你通常会说: Sorry. Yes or no? 对8．Tom. Smith, Tom 是姓, Smith 是名. Yes or no? 错9．在美国,无论是火警还是匪警都拨911. Yes or no? 错10. Make hamburger out of somebody. 是指给某人做汉堡包. Yes or no? 错11. 当你收到外国友人的礼物时, 应当面拆开, 赞美对方的礼物的同时向对方表示感谢. Yes or no? 对12. Eat noodles 在中国人的生日上是必不可少的,它象征着长寿健康. Yes or no? 对13. 当你遇到一位女性, 不知道她是否已婚, 你通常称她为Miss. Yes or no? 对14. 在美国, 人们通常称校长为principal, 在英国则称为headmaster. Yes or no? 对15. The first floor 在美国是指第一层楼. Yes or no? 对16. 在西方国家, thirty 是不吉利的数字. Yes or no? 错选择题C1、澳大利亚的首都是？A、悉尼B、墨尔本C、堪培拉A2、美国哪个城市位于密歇根东南部，与加拿大相邻，是美国中西部工业中心，全球三大汽车公司总部都设在这里，号称“汽车工业王国”？A、底特律B、纽约C、休斯敦B3、Yahoos(野胡)是下列哪部文学作品中出现的名词？A、《鲁宾逊漂流记》B、《格列佛游记》C、《乌托邦》4、被称为“枫叶之国”的是？A、新西兰B、加拿大C、荷兰5、美国南北的分界线是密苏里河，东西分界线是？A、密西西比河B、哈德逊河C、安大略湖6、名著《呼啸山庄》采用了以下哪种叙事方法？A、倒叙B、插叙C、补叙7、美国文化的象征不包括？A、美国哥特式B、芭比娃娃C、自由女神像D、山姆大叔E、野牛镍币F、美国白宫8、伊丽莎白时期最盛行的文学形式是？A、戏剧B、小说C、诗歌9、下列不是海明威的作品的是？A、《太阳照常升起》B、《乞力马扎罗的雪》C、《百年孤独》（哥伦比亚·加西亚马尔克斯）10、橄榄球起源于哪个国家？A、英国B、美国C、法国11、下列不属于美国报刊的是？A、时代周刊B、泰晤士报（英国历史最悠久）C、读者文摘12、《鲁滨逊漂流记》的主人公鲁滨逊·克鲁索在孤岛上生存了多少年？A、八年B、十八年C、二十八年13、美国南北战争期间在位的总统领导的北方军最终获胜，废除了奴隶制度，此任总统是？A、华盛顿B、林肯C、罗斯福14、不是英国浪漫主义诗人的是？A、济慈B、华兹华斯C、丁尼生（维多利亚时期诗人）15、巴黎圣母院属于西方美术上哪种风格的建筑？A、哥特式B、巴洛克式C、拜占庭式16、下列哪一部是萧伯纳的作品？A、《尤利西斯》（爱尔兰·乔伊斯）B、《芭芭拉少校》C、《动物农庄》（批判主义作家乔治·奥威尔）问答题1、天主教的七宗罪有哪些？请列举至少四个。
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英美文化第一次比赛题库初赛共分10组试题每组里面含有5道试题难易程度基本一致如果出现分数一样的请抢答10道题按照答对题数进行排名第一组1._____ is the traditional holiday created by the American people.A.ChristmasB.Thanksgiving DayC.HalloweenD.Easter2.Mrs. Reed is a character in the novel Jane Eyre written by _____.A.Jane AustenB.Emily BronteC.Charlotte BronteD.Elizabeth Barrett Browning3.The Last Supper and Mona Lisa were painted by _____, a great Italian painter.A.RaphaelB.Leonardo da VinciC.PicassoD.Ganguin4.The film _____ shows Americans search for gold.A.Modern TimesB.The Gold RushC.City LightsD. A king in New York5.In 1803, the United States took the advantage of the European War andpurchased the vast area of _____ from Napoleon with 15,000,000 dollars.A.AlaskaB.LouisianaC.KansasD.Nevada第二组1.When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving DayA.the fourth Thursday in NovemberB.the third Thursday in NovemberC.the fourth Thursday in JuneD.the second Wednesday in November2.In the battle of Waterloo, the Great Napoleon was completely defeated by _____.A.the Duke of WellingtonB.JordanC.George WashingtonD.RobertE. lee3.Which of the following books was not written by Ernest HemingwayA.The Sun Also RisesB.The Sound and the FuryC.Farewell to ArmsD.For Whom the Bell Tolls4.Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain Basketball5.6.Which region might have a dust storm in summerA.The Deep South.B.The Middle West.C.The Great Plains The Sun Also RisesD.The Sound and the FuryE.Farewell to ArmsF.For Whom the Bell TollsG.H.The Central Valley of California.第三组1.The US primary suppliers of foreign oil are the following countriesexcept .A.CanadaB.JapanC.VenezuelaD.Saudi Arabia2.On his voyage of 1492, Columbus expected to reach .A.the New worldB.the West IndiesC.IndiaD.America3.The last one of the 13 colonies was , which was established in1733.A.North CarolinaB.South CarolinaC.GeorgiaD.Maryland4.The first shot of the American War of Independence was fired in .A.ConcordB.LexingtonC.PhiladelphiaD.Boston5.Telephone was invented in 1876 by .A.ThomasB. EdisonB.Alexander D. BellC.Guglielmo MarconiD.George Westinghouse第四组1.By the beginning of the 20th century the country that took the first place ineconomy in Europe was .A.GermanyB.FranceC.BritainD.Russia2.When the First World War began, President Wilson immediately called upon theAmerican people to .A.be ready for the warB.observe strict neutralityC.give financial help to the AlliesD.end the trade relations with Germany3.The US formerly entered the Second World War in .A.1937B.1939C.1940D.19414.Thousands of American soldiers were sent to Vietnam underPresident .A.Dwight D. EisenhowerB.John F. KennedyC.Lyndon B. JohnsonD.Richard M. Nixon5.The president’s major appointments should be approved by .A.CongressB.the HouseC.the SenateD.the Supreme Court第五组1.In the US school system, there are twelve levels called .E.classesF.divisionsG.gradesH.degrees2.Which newspaper first uncovered the Watergate scandal in 1972A.New York Times.B.Washington Post.C.New York Daily News.D.Los Angeles Times.3.By American standards, which one in the following is not a tabooA.Financial affairs.B.Person’s age.C.Religion.D. d. Person’s work.4.The Statue of Liberty, which stands _____, was given to the United States by thepeople of France.A.in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C.B.in the center of New YorkC.out in the ocean where all can see itD.on an island in New Work Harbor5.Which of the following works is not written by William ShakespeareA.The Merchant of VeniceB.Romeo and JulietC.King LearD. A Tale of Two Cities第六组1.The Hawaiian Islands, which are situated in the Pacific, became ____ state of theUnited States in 1959.A.the fifthB.the fifteenthC.the fiftiethD.the fourth2.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of EnglandA.The Anglo-Saxons.B.The Normans.C.The Vikings.D.The Romans.3.The Midwest in the US refers to the region .A.west of the Mississippi ValleyB.west of the Appalachian MountainsC.east of the Rocky MountainsD.around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi Valley.4.Where is the international tennis championship heldA.WembleyB.WimbledonC.LondonD.Edinburgh5.In area, the United States is the largest country in the world.A.2ndB.3rdC.4thD.5th第七组1.According to the text, the ancestors of the present American Indians camefrom .A.EuropeB.AfricaD.Mongolia2.Which colony in the following was not founded first by the EnglishA.Virginia.B.Massachusetts.C.New YorkD.Georgia.3.The principal author of the Declaration of Independence was .A.Benjamin FranklinB.Thomas JeffersonC.George WashingtonD.John Adams4.In his inaugural address in 1861, Lincoln showed clearly that he .A.would abolish slavery in the SouthB.would not abolish slavery immediately but to preserve the UnionC.would wage a war against slaveryD.had no idea to abolish slavery in the South5.After US-Spanish War, the US acquired all the following areasexcept .A.Puerto RicoB.GuamC.the PhilippinesD.Cuba第八组1. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _______ and the North Sea in the east.A.B. southC. west east Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _______ and the North Sea in the east.D. north2. The first known settlers of Britain were _______.A. the JutesB. the CeltsC. the SaxonsD. the Iberians3. The English Civil War is also called ______.A. the Puritan RevolutionB. the second Magna CartaC. the Long ParliamentD. the Anglican War4. In 1932, in the depth of the depression, the American people chose _______ astheir next president who promised a "new deal" to get America out of depression.A. TheodoreB. Franklin D. RooseveltC. Woodrow WilsonD. Herbert Hoover5. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young black clergyman, became a national leader of the _______ Movement.A. BoycottB. Civil RightsC. SegregationD. Integration第九组1.In the 18th century, there appeared ____ in England, which owed a great deal tothe invention of machines.A.the Industrial RevolutionB.the Bourgeois RevolutionC. C. the Wars of the RosesD.the Religious Reformation2.The Great Salt Lake lies in northern _____.A.IdahoB.ArizonaC.NevadaD.Utah3.The economic policy Britain pursued in the 1950s and 1960s was based on thetheory of _______.A.Adam SmithB.John M. KeynesC.Margaret ThatcherD.Karl Marx4.The official languages of Canada are _____.A.English and FrenchB.Spanish and EnglishC.German and EnglishD.English and Italian5.The Backbone of North America refers to the .A.Appalachian MountainsB.Rocky MountainsC.the Rocky MountainsD.Sierra Nevada Mountains第十组1.American Indians now mainly live in the .A.SouthB.WestC.MidwestD.Northeast2.Which victory was considered as the turning point of the War of IndependenceA.The victory at Trenton.B.The victory at Boston.C.The victory at Saratoga.D.The victory at Yorktown.3.The three layers of British education are：A.Primary education, secondary education, higher educationB.Prepared school, secondary school, grammar schoolprehensive school, voluntary school, tertiary schoolD.Primary school, secondary school, tertiary school4.The US joined the First World War in .A.1914B.1915C.1916D.19175.At which conference did Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin agree to call a conferenceof all the United Nations in San Francisco in April 1945A.The Conference in Teheran, on Nov. 28, 1943.B.The Conference in Cairo, on Nov. 23, 1943.C.The Conference at Dumbarton Oaks, in the fall of 1944.D.Yalta Conference, in Feb. 1945.抢答题1.The post-World War II program of economic assistance to Western Europe wasknown as .A.containment policyB.Truman PlanC.Marshall Planmunist prevention2.The title of British university administrative head isA.PresidentB.ChancellorC.DonD.Principal3.The first Democratic President was .A.George WashingtonB.Abraham LincolnC.Thomas JeffersonD.Andrew Jackson4.After completing four-year study in a college, the student usually canearn .A. a university degreeB.graduate degreeC. a bachelor’s degreeD. a master’s degree5.Which one in the following is not proper to describe the American family valuesA.Individual freedom.B.Belief in equality.C.Personal independence.D.Formal and strict relations between parents and children.6.Democratic and Republican National Conventions were televised for the firsttime in .A.1945B.1950C.1952D.19607. A great majority of doctor-level universities in the US are .A.privateB.supported by religious groupsC.publicD.supported by private funds8.The American President is actually elected by .A.the HouseB.the SenateC.presidential electorsD.American citizens9.The terms of the senator and representative are and yearsrespectively.A.two…fourB.two…threeC.two…sixD.six…two10.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., advocated the philosophy of .A.economic equalityB.nonviolenceitary protestD.black power复赛共有三个视频，所有小组都将会有同样的问题，经过抽签决定每两个小组观看同样一个视频，然后每个小组做出不超过5分钟的回答，由评委老师评分。