英语国家文化概况试题
英美文化概况10套试题与答
英美文化概况10套试题与答第一套：Ⅰ.1. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland. F2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quitewell-known: in the world for its endless political problems. T3. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged peoplefrom Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because they wanted to increase its control over Ireland. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party. T10. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. T11. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office.F13. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celti c language, called “Gaelic”F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits continuing importance in world politics. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. FⅡ.21. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? D A. The growth of capitalism. B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? CA. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan.24. What did the US mean by Containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by itsparticipation in CA. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etcD. a European federal government26. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.27. After the WWII, the United States became a stronger country, proved by the following facts except A.A. the US suffered no losses in the war.B. the US was the sole possessor of atomic bombs.C. the US had over 70% of the gold reserve of the world in its coffers.D. the US had over 50% of industrial production of the world in its hand.28. Lord Baltimore’s fe udal p lan failed NOT because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.29. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? cA. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160633. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres34. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of t he following was not an activity inShakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football37. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of AA. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. Where is the international tennis championship held? BA. WembleyB. WimbledonC. LondonD. EdinburghⅢ. 41. The Functions of Parliament42. Puritanism43. Grammar School44. The declaration of Independence45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本大题任选一题，20分）46. What are the purposes of the British education system? Please commenton these purposes.47. What are the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy?第二套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.F2. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britainsometimes. t3. By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were readyto separate themselves from Europe. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength.8. American foreign policy has been swinging betweenisolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party.10. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F11. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by theancient warriors. t12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office. F13. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authorityfrom his subjects. F14. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63American military bases in the UK. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F16. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from centralgovernment. T17. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F18. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves thesport of boxing. F20. Wales is rich in coal deposits. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best com pletes the statement or answers the question. （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.22. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education23. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. In the United States school systems, which of the following divisionsis true? CA. Elementary school, grammar school.B. Elementary school, junior high school.C. Elementary school, secondary school.D. Junior high school, senior high school.26. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center27. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders exceptB.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing31. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. bA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons32. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day33. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham34. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.35. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.36. Lord Baltimore’s feudal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.37. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students mustmeet the following requirements except that D.A. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations38. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people39. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with“direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above40. Which of the following schools would admit children without referenceto their academic abilities? AA. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schoolsⅢ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本大题共5小题，每小题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The making of Britain’s foreign policy44. The functions of Parliament45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following questions. （本大题任选一题，20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. How do you understand that Britain has a “special relationship” with th第三套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.T2. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland andWales. F4. Most people in Scotland speak the o ld Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.T7. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland.F8. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that areparticularly British. T9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party, formed before 1800. The other is the Republican Party,formed in the 1850s, by people in the states of the North and West. T10. The game of golf was invented by the Scottish. T11. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F12. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them witha general education. F13. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits contribution in setting up the United Nations. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F19. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t20. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Which of the following sports was not invented in Britain?CA. footballB. tennisC. basketballD. cricket26. Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen’s birthday?CA. BonfiresB. The Orange MarchC. Trooping the ColorD. Masquerades27. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders exceptB.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is the only branch that can makefederal laws, andlevy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? CA. They are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing33. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center34. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth? dA. 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.37. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. BA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本大题共5小题，每小题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act44. The functions of the British Parliament.45. George WashingtonⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本大题任选一题，20分）46. Discuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain and the Unite concerningthe goal of education47.what is the US containment policy? Is it successful? Illustrate your point wi第四套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F2. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. F3. The Scots and the Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F4. The most important single factor which influences Britishpolicy-makersis its history. t5. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people areCatholics.F6. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F7. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F8. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sector andtuition rates, with some government support. T9. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F10. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F11. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F12. British universities are public bodies which receive funds fromcentral government. T13. In 1948 President Truman put forward the Truman Doctrine, which isgenerally regarded as the formal declaration of the implementation of the US containment foreign policy. T14. The biggest Bonfire Night celebration is held in London.F15. When Ronald Reagan became president in 1982, he wanted to beat the SovietUnion in the space technology race and so he initiated the Star Wars project. T16. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction on Britain’s foreign policy. T17. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F18. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T19. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T20. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that are particularly British. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）21. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people22. Lord Baltimore’s feu dal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.23. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160624. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president25. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking outof its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror26. Easter commemorates D.A. the birth of Jesus ChristB. the Crucifixion of Jesus ChristC. the coming of springD. the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ27. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that DA. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations28. Which of the following is NOT a true description of theQueen’s role? AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and the Cabinet.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.29. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education30. When was the NATO founded? DA. In 1945.B. in 1955C. In 1948D. in 194931. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in C.A. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etc.D. a European federal government32. Who are the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the NormansC. the VikingsD. the Romans33. When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improve relations with the People’s Republic of China? AA. In 1972B. In 1973C. In 1970D. In 197134. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. The New Deal was started by A.A. Franklin RooseveltB. J. F. KennedyC. George WashingtonD. Thomas Jefferson36. The following were the main Reformation leaders exceptB.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ37. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres38. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majorityof Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above39. Which of the following is Not a feature of the House of Lords? CA. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C. The Lords are expected to present the interests of the public.D. Most of the Lords in the House of Lords are male.40. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本大题共5小题，每小题8分，共40分）41. The Open University42. The three traditions of Christmas in Britain43. The strategy of preemption 44. The functions of Parliament45. The Bill of RightsⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本大题共任选一题， 20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. What are some of the major powers of each of the three。
英语国家概况试题及答案
英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪个国家？A. 美国B. 澳大利亚C. 法国D. 英国答案：C2. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都是渥太华？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B3. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国旗是米字旗？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C4. 英语国家中，哪个国家被称为“枫叶之国”？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的人口数量最多？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦成员国？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联合国安全理事会常任理事国之一？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C8. 英语国家中，哪个国家的货币单位是美元？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国歌是《天佑女王》？B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界面积第二大的国家？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国2. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鸸鹋。
答案：澳大利亚3. 英语国家中，______的国石是钻石。
答案：加拿大4. 英语国家中，______的国树是橡树。
答案：美国5. 英语国家中，______的国花是枫叶。
答案：加拿大6. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国7. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鹰。
答案：美国8. 英语国家中，______的国石是蓝宝石。
答案：英国9. 英语国家中，______的国树是雪松。
答案：澳大利亚10. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。
答案：英国三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英语国家中，美国的文化特点。
高二英语英语国家历史与文化背景介绍练习题50题
高二英语英语国家历史与文化背景介绍练习题50题1.The Industrial Revolution first started in _____.AB.FranceC.GermanyD.England答案：D。
英国是第一次工业革命的发源地。
美国、法国、德国虽然也经历了工业革命，但不是首先开始的国家。
2.Who is known as the “Iron Lady” in British history?A.Queen Elizabeth IIB.Margaret ThatcherC.VictoriaD.Diana答案：B。
玛格丽特·撒切尔被称为“铁娘子”。
伊丽莎白二世是英国女王，维多利亚女王也是英国历史上的重要人物，戴安娜王妃以其慈善活动和个人魅力闻名。
3.The famous British writer who wrote “Pride and Prejudice” is _____.A.Charles DickensB.Jane AustenC.William ShakespeareD.Thomas Hardy答案：B。
《傲慢与偏见》的作者是简·奥斯汀。
查尔斯·狄更斯有很多著名作品如《《双城记》等，威廉·莎士比亚的作品有《《哈姆雷特》等，托马斯·哈代的作品有《德伯家的苔丝》等。
4.The British national flag is known as _____.A.TricolorB.Star-Spangled BannerC.Union JackD.Maple Leaf答案：C。
英国国旗是米字旗，即Union Jack。
Tricolor 是法国国旗等三色旗的统称，Star-Spangled Banner 是美国国旗，Maple Leaf 是加拿大国旗的标志枫叶。
5.The Battle of Hastings in 1066 led to the Norman Conquest of _____.A.EnglandB.ScotlandC.WalesD.Ireland答案：A。
英语国家文化概况试题
英语国家文化概况试题 LEKIBM standardization office【IBM5AB- LEKIBMK08- LEKIBM2C】英语国家文化概况试题I.Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)1.Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland,and Wales.(T)2.. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sectorand tuition rates, with some government support.(T)3.Britain is not a member of the NATO due to its disagreement withsome European countries in defense policy. (F)4.Britain has a written constitutions of the sort which most countrieshave.(F)5.Conservative party prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.(T)6.New England was established by English puritans.(T)7.The US Constitution set up a federal system with a strong centralgovernment.(T)8.There are more Catholics than Protestants in the US. (F)9.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.(F)10.Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office. (F)II.Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question:1.Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London(2.d)3.a.The cultural centre.b.The business centre.c.The financial centre.d.The sports centre.4.Which of the following kings was executed in the civil war5.(c)6.a.James I.b.James II.c.Charles I.d.Charles II.7.By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided8.(a)9.a.The House of Commons.b.The House of Lords.c.The two major parties.d.The Prime Minister.10.I f a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take theexamination called ______ (a)a.General Certificate of Education-Advanced.b.General Certificate of Secondary Education.c.the common entrance examination.d.General National Vocational Qualifications.11.H ow many counties are there in Northern Ireland12.(b)13.a.26b.6c.32d.2014.W hich of the following statements was correct around the time ofAmerican Revolution?(a)a.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or theirdescendants.b.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with AmericanIndians.c.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.d.The American had the blood of English and their descendantsonly.15.W hich of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?(b)a.The freedom of religion.b.The freedom of searching a person’s home by policec.The freedom of speech and of the press.d.The right to own weapons if one wishes16.T he following were some of the characteristics of Protestantismexcept_____(c)a.Challenging the authority of the Pope.b.Salvation through faith.c.Salvation through the church.d.Establishing a direct contact with God.17.T he following were the founding fathers of the Americaexcept_____.(c)a.George Washingtonb.Thomas Jefferson.c.William Pann.d.Benjamin Franklin.18.The expenditure on American public schools is guided or decided by_____.(d)a.Teachersb.Studentsc.Headmastersd.Boards of educationIII.Tell what you know about the following in your own words?IV.1.The House of CommonsAnswer: the House of Commons is the real center of British political life because it is the place where about 650 elected representatives (Members of Parliament) make and debate policy. These MPs are elected in the General Elections and should represent the interests of the people who vote for them.2.The importance of general electionsAnswer: General elections are very important in western democracy. They provide opportunities for people to influence future government policies and to replace those incompetent political leaders.3.Class system in British societyAnswer: The class system does exist in British society. Most of the British population would claim themselves to be either of middle-class or working-class, though some people would actually belong to the upper middle-class or lower middle-class . class divisions are not simply economic, they are cultural as well. One of the distinctive features about the British class system is that aristocratic titles can still be inherited.4.Independent schools of the UKAnswer: Independent schools are commonly called public schools which are actually private schools that receive their funding through the private sector and tuition rates, with some government assistance. Independent schools are the part of national education system in the UK.5.The CommonwealthAnswer: The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up mostly of former British colonies. Many of them are developing countries like India; others are developed nations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The Commonwealth was set up as a forum for continued cooperation and as a sort of support net work.6.The Declaration of IndependenceAnswer: The Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Congress on July 4, 1776, when the people of 13 English colonies in North America were fighting for their freedom and independence from the British colonial rule. The document declared that all men were equal and that they were entitled to have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.7.The Bill of Rights of the USAnswer: The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791. The Bill of Rights was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on.8.Three Faiths in the USAnswer: Americans were considered to come in three basic varieties: Protestant, Catholic and Jewish. In terms of numbers, the Protestants are the strongest, the Catholics are next the Protestants and Jewish are the smallest among the three groups.9.High education of the USAnswer: In America, high education refers to education on the college level. American higher education includes four categories of institutions,. They are the university, the four-year undergraduate institution (the college), the technical training institution and the two-year or community college. Some are supported by public funds and some by private funds.10.The Cold WarAnswer: By the end of WWII, the United States, which had not suffered as much as other allied countries, became the strongest country in the world. As the possessor of atomic tombs and much of the world’s gold reserve and industrial production in its hand, thepolicy-makers of the US wanted a world order dominated by the US, a world market free and open to American goods and services. In pursuing this goal, the US encountered determined resistance from the Soviet Union. Gradually the two wartime allies fell apart and the Cold War began.V.Questions for consideration (此部分没有标准答案，是发挥题，写出要点即可)1.“British history has been a history of invasion.” Please illustrate thispoint with the examples. How each of the invasions influence English culture?2.Main points: 4invasions :Roman Empire, Angles and Saxon, Vikings and Normans3.What are the three big parties in the UK4.What are some of the similarities and dissimilarities between thethree parties?Main points: the Conservative party , the Labor party and the Liberal Democrats5.What is the Open University in Britain6.What do you think of this system?Main points: the open university offers a non-traditional route for people to take university level courses and receive a university degree.People can register without having any formal educational qualifications. They follow university courses through textbooks, TV, radio broadcasts, a network of study centers net and other ways.7.In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?8.9.What are some of the major powers of each of the three branchesof the US government10.H ow are the three branches supposed to check and balance eachother?11.W hat is the goal of education in the United States12.D iscuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain, the UnitedStates and China concerning the goals of education.13.W hat is the relationship between government and religion inAmerican?14.15.W hat is the US containment policy16.I s it successful17.I llustrate your point with facts.注：这部分论述题答案是open的，有一些是根据课本内容要求学生分析并写出自己的观点，没有标准答案。
英美文化概况练习题
英美⽂化概况练习题英格兰苏格兰与威尔⼠部分1.The commonwealth of Nations includes all European countries. F2.1 in 10 of the British population are of non-European ethnicity. F3.Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotlandand Wales. F4.Britain is no longer an imperial country. T5.The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied the majorityof the British people. T6. Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain. F7. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes. T8. The Scots and the Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F9. Scotland was never conquered by the Romans. T10. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F11. Scotland was unified with England through peaceful means. F12.Wales is rich in coal deposits. T13. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F14. The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition.F1. Which of the following is NOT true of London?A the cultural centerB the business centerC The financial centerD the sports center2.Which of the following is not true of Britain?A Economic differences between north and south.B Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.3. Which of the following can not be found in London?A teahouses b art galleriesc museumsd theatres4.Which of the following is not true about Britain?A it used to be a powerful imperial country in the worldB 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.5.Which of the following is not true about London?A. it’s a political, economic and cultural center of the country.B it has a larger population than all other cities in England.C it is not only the largest city in the country, but also the largest in the world.D it has played a significant role in the economic construction of the country.6. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built byA. King Arthur b Robin Hood c Oliver Cromwell d William the conqueror7. Who are the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-Saxons b the NormansC the Vikings d the Romans8. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A Cardiff b Edinburghc Glasgowd Manchester9.Why did the Scottish kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in the 9th century?A they needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.B they felt it necessary to develop their own industryC they were threatened by the Anglo-Saxon’s invasion.D they had to do it in order to resist the British.10. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the Highlands b in the Lowlandsc in the Uplandsd in the west of Scotland.11. Which of the following is not true?A Wales was invaded by the Romans.B Wales was invaded by the Anglo-Saxons.C Wales was conquered by the Normans.D Wales was threatened by the English.12. Which of the following parties in Scotland still wants an independent Scotland?A the Labour PartyB the Liberal PartyC the Scottish Nationalist artyD the Conservative Party.13. When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish Parliaments?A in 1715 b in 1688 c in 1745 d in 1707爱尔兰1.Ireland is part of Great Britain. F2.Ulster, referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient IrishKingdom. T3.The capital of Belfast is a large city with half a million people. F4.Northern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturingindustry. F5.The majority of Irish people were descendants of the originalCeltic people who inhabited British Isles before the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. T6. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics. F7. The British government doesn’t have direct rule from London over Northern Ireland. F8. Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland. T9. The Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 guaranteed the loyalist Protestant community their right to decide their future in Northern Ireland. T10. The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1998. T11. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that of Republic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F 1.In the 17th century, the English government encouraged people fromScotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because…A they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in Britain.C they intended to expand their investment.D they believed that Ireland was the best place for them.2. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland street. They came first…A to maintain traffic order in Northern Ireland.B to protect CatholicsC to protect ProtestantsD to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep social order3. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for…A its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems4.Faced with conflicting demands the British government chose a compromise and organized a partition of Ireland in 1921, because…A the British government wouldn’t be able to control Ireland any longer by force.B the British government intended to satisfy both sides—Catholics and ProtestantsCatholics in Ireland demanded a partition of Ireland.D Protestants welcomed the idea of partition5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A Sinn Fein is a legal party in Northern Ireland.B those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called Unionists.C the Social democratic and Labor party is a very important politicalparty in Britain.D those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists.6. In the early 1970s, the IRA…A.Killed many Protestants and CatholicsB.Burned down the houses of CatholicsC.Murdered individuals at randomD.Carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their main target.7.1972 was the worst year of the political troubles in Northern Ireland, because…A 13 Catholics were shot dead by the peopleB 468 people were killed in Northern IrelandC the government carried out a policy known as “internment.”D bloody killing of 468 people fortified Catholic opposition to the British presence in Northern Ireland.8.Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London?A the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C the power-shari ng policy couldn’t be carried out.D all the above.9. Which of the following statements is not true?A in 1981, some convicted IRA prisoners went on a hunger-strikeB they demanded for the status of being “political prisoners” by starving themselvesC Mar garet Thatcher’s government gave in to their political demand.D the death of prisoners revitalized the political movement of Sin Fein.10.How many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A 26 b 6 c 32 d 2011.Which of the following agreement is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?A the Anglo-Irish AgreementB the Belfast agreementC the Good Friday agreementD the multi-party agreement12.According to the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland today should be governed by th e following jurisdictions except…A the jurisdiction of the Republic of IrelandB the jurisdiction of loyalist ministersC the jurisdiction of Great BritainD the jurisdiction of Northern Ireland.英国政府Decide the following statements are true or falseIt is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world. T2. In Britain, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revolution, in contrast to France and the USA.T3. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy.T4.The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F5. As the king in theory had God on his side, it was thought that he should exercise absolute power. F6. The term “parliament” was first officially used in 1066 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and towns. F7. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitutions of the sort which most countries have. F9. Common laws are laws which have been established through common practice in the courts. TII. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.1. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of British governmentA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.2.D. It has no written form of Constitution.2. Which of the following kings was executed in the civil warA. James IB. James IIC. Charles ID. Charles II3. What happened in 1215?A. It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B. Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta. ⼤宪章C. Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D. King Egbert united England under his rule.4. Which of the following is NOT true about the Great CouncilA. They included barons and representatives from counties and towns.B. They were sometimes summoned by the kings to contribute money.C. They later developed into what we now called the Cabinet.D. They represented the aristocrats as well as the communities.5. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passedA. James IIB. William of OrangeC. Oliver CromwellD. George I6. Which of the following is Not related to the Constitution A. It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government.B. It is the foundation of British governance todayC. Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D. The common laws are part of the Constitution.7. Which of the following statements is NOT correctA. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.D.Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.8. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s roleA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradation and the Cabinet.C. The Queen acts as a cofidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England. 9. Which of the following is Not a feature of the House of Lords?A. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C. The Lords are expected to present the interests of the public. ?D. Most of the Lords in the House of Lords are male.10. Which of the following is NOT based on the factA. Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.C. MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D. Most MPs belong to the major political parties.英国教育I. True or False1. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T2. The state seldom interferes with the decision of when, where, how and what children are taught. F3. The enduring feature of British education is the continuing debate over what should be taught in schools. F4. the 1944 Education Act made entry to secondary schools and universities “meritocratic”. T5. Public schools are part of the national education system and funded bythe government. F6. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from central government. T7. All secondary schools in Britain are run and supervised by the government. F8. In oxford and Cambridge the BA converts to an MA several years later, upon payment of a fee. T9. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sector and tuition rates, with some government support. T10. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. FII. Multiple Choice1. In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to ___. A. private schoolsB. independent schoolsC. state schoolsD. public schools.2. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 ___.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.3. If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called___.A. General Certificate of Education — Advanced.B. General Certificate of Secondary EducationC. the common entrance examinationD. General National V ocational Qualifications.4. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain A. the University of Cambridge.B. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham5. Which of the following is NOT trueA. Parents send their children to public schools because they are rich.B. Parents send their children to public schools because their children can get better jobs when they leave school.C. Parents send their children to public schools because their children can have a better chance of getting into a good university.D. Parents send their children to public schools because their children prefer to go to public schools.6. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of the open University A. It’s open to everybodyB. It requires no formal education qualification.C. No university degree is awarded.D. University courses are followed through TV, radio, correspondence, etc.7. In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to ___.A. grammar schoolsB. comprehensive schoolsC. public schoolsD. technical schools8. Which of the following is NOT included in the National Curriculum A. Children must study the subjects like English, mathematics, science and so on.B. Children must sit in A-level exams.C. Children must pass national tests.D. Teachers must teach what they are told.9. Which of the following is NOT true about British education system A. It’s run by the state.B. It’s funded by the state.C. It’s supervised by the state.D. It’s dominated by the state.10. Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilitiesA. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schools英国外交I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. When the World War II ended, Britain no longer was the largest military power in Western Europe. F2. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contribution in setting up the United Nations. F3. According to the text, the most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history. T4. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction on Britain’s foreign policy. T5. The main government department involved is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FOC). T6. Britain is a parliamentary monarch. F7. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F8. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T9. Britain is not a member of the NATO due to its disagreement with some European countries on defense policy. F II. Choose the answer that best complete the statement or answers the questions.1. The author holds that Britain had a big influence on the postwar international order becauseA. it used to be a great imperial powerB. it had a strong military power and prestige.C. it defeated Hilter’s armyD. it got support from its former colonies.2. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security CouncilA. France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan.3. How much of the globe did Britain rule in its imperial primeA. a fourth of the globe.B. a fifth of the globe.C. a third of the globe.D. two-thirds of the globe4. The present British foreign policy is mainly influenced by some of the following factors. Which one is an exceptionA. Its imperial history.B. Its geopolitical traits.C. Its special relationship with the United States.D. Its schizophrenic attitude to Europe.5. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreign policyA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.6. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in_____.A. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etc.D. a European federal government7. Which of the following statements is not trueA. Britain hosts a large American military force.B. 63 American military bases are under the command of Britain.C. There are 63 American military bases in Britain.D. Britain is an outpost of an American-dominated military bloc. 8. Which of the following countries does not have nuclear weapons capabilities?A. BritainB. the United StatesC. ItalyD. Russia9. Three of the following factors have contributed to Britain’s special relationship with the United States to a certain degree. Which is the exception?A. Britain and the United States share the general ideas in many respects.B. They have common interests in every respect.C. They agree generally on how the world economy should be managed.D. They have special links in culture.10. Why does Britain have its nuclear naval forceA. Because it’s one of the developed countries in the world.B. Because it’s a traditional sea power.C. Because it has an advanced industryD. Because it’s able to produce submarines.美国开端Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. The question “What is an American” was first asked by J.Hector St. John de Creveceur. T2. Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. T3. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F4. Massachusetts was established by English puritans who separated。
英语国家文化概况- Unit 10 练习
The Reflection to Unit 10I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F):______ 1. Chaucer is one of the greatest writers in the Victorian period.______ 2. The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations are the works of Charles Dickens.______ 3. William Shakespeare was once a mayor of Stratford.______ 4. Mark Twain's literary reputation rests most particularly on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.______ 5. The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls are all written by Hemingway.______ 6. O Captain! My Captain! is Walt Whitman’s master piece.______ 7. Margaret Atwood, Australian poet, novelist, and critic, is famous for her feminism and mythological themes.______ 8. Patrick White is one of the major English-language writers of the first half of the twentieth century.______ 9. Patrick White returned to England in 1932 to attend Oxford University where he studied French and German literature.______ 10. Ngaio Marsh was born in Christchurch, Australia.______ 11. Friday is the name of the dog of Robison Crusoe.______ 12. After a total of 54 years abroad, Robinson Crusoe returned home, and lived out his remaining days in peace, never to take to the sea again.______ 13. Oliver Twist is born in a workhouse in a provincial town. His mother has been found very sick in the street, and she gives birth to Oliver just before she dies.______ 14. Harry Potter is the name of a popular series of fantasy novels by American writer J. K.Rowling______ 15. J. K. Rowling ‘s favourite place to write the first book was at an Edinburgh café table while drinking endless cups of coffee.______ 16. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is often considered Twain's greatest masterpiece.______ 17. The name of the character in The Old Man and the Sea is Santiago.______ 18. The English Patient is a novel set in the countries around the Mediterranean during WorldWar I .______ 19. Lightning Tree is a work of considerable accomplishment and originality, and confirms John Kinisella as one of the major English-language poets of our generation.II. Filling the blanks according to the given information.1. Chaucer is a ______of genius. Like Shakespeare after him, he drew his stories from many sources.2. Dickens's works are characterized by attacks on social evils, _____, and hypocrisy.3. Shakespeare’s plays fall into tw o categories: _______and _______.4. Mark Twain usually wrote about his own personal experiences and things he knew about from____experience.5. Hemingway used the _____ point of view and his vocabulary and sentence structure are deceptively simple.6. Many of Walt Whitman’s poems cont ain words of ______derivation.7. Atwood's fiction is often _____. She has moved easily between satire and fantasy, and enlarged the boundaries of traditional realism.8. Patrick White’s writing style is _____, solid, but also very daring -- is captivating, and the reader can never be certain of what will come next.9. In Atwood's book the events are seen through the eyes of the main character, whose weapon is irony and keen ________-she keeps a secret diary.10. In 1934 her first novel _______ is finished, which introduced her detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn.11. On June 11, 1687, _____ years after his earlier visit Robinson Crusoe arrived in England.12. Oliver Twist was written by Dickens in 1837-38. It tells the story of _________, whose adventures provide a description of the lower depths of London.13. Monks’ plot ____ Oliver is disclosed by Mr. Brownlow.14. According to the author, the main character Harry Potter appeared in her head while shewas_____from Manchester to London in 199115. Series of Harry Potter are written in ____ person limited omniscient mode, with Harry as the central character.16. The most important characters in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are Huck and ______17. In Santiago’s relationship with the world and those around him, Hemingway had discovered a wayto proclaim the power of _____in a wider and deeper way than in his previous works.III. MatchingMatch the name of the works in part A with the correspondent authors in part B A.1. Life on Mississippi2. David Copperfield3. A tale of Two Cities4. Oliver Twist5. Macbeth6. Romeo and Juliet7. Hamlet8. Leaves of Grass9. A Midsummer Night’s Dream10.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finns11.The Sun Also Rises12.For whom the Bell Tolls13.The Old Man and the Sea 14.Othello15.O Captain! My Captain16.Harry Potter17.The English Patient18.The Edible Woman19.The Tree of Man20.The Eye of the Storm21. A Man Lay Dead22.Lightning Tree23.Enter a Murderer24.Cat’s Eye25.Robinson Crusoe26. The Canterbury TalesB.A.ChaucerB.Charles DickensC.ShakespeareD.Mark TwainE.Ernest HemingwayF.Walt WhitemanG.Margaret AtwoodH.Patrick WhiteI.Ngaio MarshJ.Daniel DefoeK.J.K RowlingL.Michael OndaatjeM.John KinsellaKeys to Unit 10 I．Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F):1 (F) 2.(T) 3.(T) 4. (F) 5. (T)6. (F)7. (F)8. (F)9. ( F) 10. (F).11. (F) 12. (T) 13. (T)14..(F) 15. ( T)16.(T) 17.(T)18. (F) 19.(T)II. Filling the blanks according to the given information.1. Storyteller2. injustice3. tragedies, comedies 4 firsthand 5. Objective6. French7.symbolic8. careful9.observation 10. A Man Lay Dead11. thirty-five 12. an orphan boy 13. Against 14. on a train 15. third16. Jim 17. loveIII. MatchingMatch the name of the works in part A with the correspondent authors in part B A.---26 B.--- 2,3,4 C.--- 5,6,7,9,14 D--.10,1E.---11,12,13F.—8,13G.---18,24H---19, 20 I. 21,23 J--- 25 K---16L---17 M---22。
英语国家概况试题及答案
英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪一个？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 法国答案：D2. 英语起源于哪个国家？A. 法国B. 德国C. 丹麦D. 英格兰答案：D3. 以下哪个国家不是英语国家？A. 加拿大B. 新西兰C. 爱尔兰D. 巴西答案：D4. 英语国家的人口总数大约是多少？A. 1亿B. 3亿C. 5亿D. 10亿答案：C5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的官方语言除了英语还有法语？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是君主立宪制？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联邦制？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B8. 英语国家中，哪个国家有“长白云之乡”的美誉？A. 美国B. 英国C. 新西兰D. 澳大利亚答案：C9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都不是以英语命名的？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚答案：A10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界最大的钻石生产国？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 博茨瓦纳答案：D（虽然博茨瓦纳不是英语国家，但此题考察的是钻石生产国）二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）的官方语言除了英语还有法语。
2. 英语起源于______（英格兰）。
3. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）被称为“骑在羊背上的国家”。
4. 英语国家中，______（新西兰）被称为“长白云之乡”。
5. 英语国家中，______（美国）是世界最大的经济体。
6. 英语国家中，______（英国）拥有世界上最古老的君主制。
7. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）是世界上面积第二大的国家。
8. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）是世界上唯一一个占据整个大陆的国家。
9. 英语国家中，______（美国）的首都华盛顿特区是以美国第一任总统的名字命名的。
五年级英语国家与文化概览单选题40题
五年级英语国家与文化概览单选题40题1.The capital city of the UK is _____.A.New YorkB.LondonC.ParisD.Sydney答案：B。
英国的首都是伦敦，New York 是美国的城市，Paris 是法国的城市，Sydney 是澳大利亚的城市。
2.The famous Big Ben is located in _____.A.LondonB.ParisC.BerlinD.Rome答案：A。
大本钟位于英国伦敦，Paris 是法国巴黎，Berlin 是德国柏林，Rome 是意大利罗马。
3.In the UK, people eat _____ on Christmas Day.A.dumplingsB.turkeyC.noodlesD.pizza答案：B。
在英国，人们在圣诞节吃火鸡。
dumplings 是饺子，中国传统食物；noodles 是面条；pizza 是披萨。
4.The traditional sport in the UK is _____.A.footballB.basketballC.volleyballD.baseball答案：A。
英国传统的运动是足球。
basketball 是篮球，主要在美国流行；volleyball 是排球；baseball 是棒球，主要在美国和日本等国流行。
5.The famous festival in the UK is _____.A.Mid-Autumn FestivalB.Dragon Boat FestivalC.ChristmasD.Spring Festival答案：C。
英国著名的节日是圣诞节。
Mid-Autumn Festival 是中秋节，中国传统节日；Dragon Boat Festival 是端午节，中国传统节日；Spring Festival 是春节，中国传统节日。
6.The national flower of the UK is _____.A.roseB.lotusC.sunflowerD.peony答案：A。
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英语国家文化概况试题 Company Document number：WUUT-WUUY-WBBGB-BWYTT-1982GT英语国家文化概况试题I.Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)1.Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland,and Wales.(T)2.. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sectorand tuition rates, with some government support.(T)3.Britain is not a member of the NATO due to its disagreement withsome European countries in defense policy. (F)4.Britain has a written constitutions of the sort which most countrieshave.(F)5.Conservative party prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.(T)6.New England was established by English puritans.(T)7.The US Constitution set up a federal system with a strong centralgovernment.(T)8.There are more Catholics than Protestants in the US. (F)9.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.(F)10.Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office. (F)II.Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question:1.Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic ofLondon(d)a.The cultural centre.b.The business centre.c.The financial centre.d.The sports centre.2.Which of the following kings was executed in the civil war (c)a.James I.b.James II.c.Charles I.d.Charles II.3.By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided (a)a.The House of Commons.b.The House of Lords.c.The two major parties.d.The Prime Minister.4.If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take theexamination called ______ (a)a.General Certificate of Education-Advanced.b.General Certificate of Secondary Education.c.the common entrance examination.d.General National Vocational Qualifications.5.How many counties are there in Northern Ireland (b)a.26b.6c.32d.206.Which of the following statements was correct around the time ofAmerican Revolution(a)a.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or theirdescendants.b.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with AmericanIndians.c.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.d.The American had the blood of English and their descendantsonly.7.Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights(b)a.The freedom of religion.b.The freedom of searching a person’s home by policec.The freedom of speech and of the press.d.The right to own weapons if one wishes8.The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantismexcept_____(c)a.Challenging the authority of the Pope.b.Salvation through faith.c.Salvation through the church.d.Establishing a direct contact with God.9.The following were the founding fathers of the Americaexcept_____.(c)a.George Washingtonb.Thomas Jefferson.c.William Pann.d.Benjamin Franklin.10.The expenditure on American public schools is guided or decided by_____.(d)a.Teachersb.Studentsc.Headmastersd.Boards of educationIII.Tell what you know about the following in your own words1.The House of CommonsAnswer: the House of Commons is the real center of British political life because it is the place where about 650 elected representatives (Members of Parliament) make and debate policy. These MPs are elected in the General Elections and should represent the interests of the people who vote for them.2.The importance of general electionsAnswer: General elections are very important in western democracy. They provide opportunities for people to influence future government policies and to replace those incompetent political leaders.3.Class system in British societyAnswer: The class system does exist in British society. Most of the British population would claim themselves to be either of middle-class or working-class, though some people would actually belong to the upper middle-class or lower middle-class . class divisions are not simply economic, they are cultural as well. One of the distinctive features about the British class system is that aristocratic titles can still be inherited.4.Independent schools of the UKAnswer: Independent schools are commonly called public schools which are actually private schools that receive their funding through the private sector and tuition rates, with some government assistance. Independent schools are the part of national education system in the UK.5.The CommonwealthAnswer: The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up mostly of former British colonies. Many of them are developing countries like India; others are developed nations likeAustralia, Canada and New Zealand. The Commonwealth was set up as a forum for continued cooperation and as a sort of support net work.6.The Declaration of IndependenceAnswer: The Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Congress on July 4, 1776, when the people of 13 English colonies in North America were fighting for their freedom and independence from the British colonial rule. The document declared that all men were equal and that they were entitled to have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.7.The Bill of Rights of the USAnswer: The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791. The Bill of Rights was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on.8.Three Faiths in the USAnswer: Americans were considered to come in three basic varieties: Protestant, Catholic and Jewish. In terms of numbers, the Protestants are the strongest, the Catholics are next the Protestants and Jewish are the smallest among the three groups.9.High education of the USAnswer: In America, high education refers to education on the college level. American higher education includes four categories of institutions,. They are the university, the four-year undergraduate institution (the college), the technical training institution and the two-year or community college. Some are supported by public funds and some by private funds.10.The Cold WarAnswer: By the end of WWII, the United States, which had not suffered as much as other allied countries, became the strongest country in the world. As the possessor of atomic tombs and much of the world’s gold reserve and industrial production in its hand, the policy-makers of the US wanted a world order dominated by the US, a world market free and open to American goods and services. In pursuing this goal, the US encountered determined resistance from the Soviet Union. Gradually the two wartime allies fell apart and the Cold War began.IV.Questions for consideration (此部分没有标准答案，是发挥题，写出要点即可)1.“British history has been a history of invasion.” Please illustrate thispoint with the examples. How each of the invasions influence English cultureMain points: 4invasions :Roman Empire, Angles and Saxon, Vikings and Normans2.What are the three big parties in the UK What are some of thesimilarities and dissimilarities between the three partiesMain points: the Conservative party , the Labor party and the Liberal Democrats3.What is the Open University in Britain What do you think of thissystemMain points: the open university offers a non-traditional route for people to take university level courses and receive a university degree. People can register without having any formal educational qualifications. They follow university courses through textbooks, TV, radio broadcasts, a network of study centers net and other ways.4.In what way did Puritanism influence American culture5.What are some of the major powers of each of the three branchesof the US government How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other6.What is the goal of education in the United States Discuss thesimilarities and differences in Great Britain, the United States and China concerning the goals of education.7.What is the relationship between government and religion inAmerican8.What is the US containment policy Is it successful Illustrate yourpoint with facts.注：这部分论述题答案是open的，有一些是根据课本内容要求学生分析并写出自己的观点，没有标准答案。