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英语国家概况（1）课程形成性考核题英语国家概况（1）课程第1次形成性考核答案与讲评（Unit 01-05）The United Kingdom (I)I. T rue or False:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I(T) 01. Britain is no longer an imperial country. (Unit 1)(T) 02. The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied the majority of the British people.(Unit 1)(T) 03. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes.(Unit 1)(F) 04. Scotland was once conquered by the Romans. (Unit 1)Scotland was never conquered by the Romans. (T)(F) 05. Cardiff, the capital of Scotland, is a large city. (Unit 1)Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. (T)(F) 06. The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh to tradition. (Unit 1)The title of Prince of Wales is held by the King’s or Queen’s eldest son. (T)Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II(T) 07. “Ulster”, referring to Northern Island, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom. (Unit 2)(F) 08. The Majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabitedBritish Isles before the English arrived 2000 years ago. (Unit 2)The Majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabited British Isles before the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. (T)(F) 09. Most British people are Catholics while most Irish people are Protestants. (Unit 2)Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics. (T)(F) 10. Sinn Fein is an illegal political party in Northern Ireland now. (Unit 2)Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland now. (T)(T) 11. The Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 guaranteed the loyalist Protestant community their right to decide their future in Northern Island. (Unit 2)(T) 12. The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1988. (Unit 2)Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom(F) 13. In Britain, the process of state-building has been a revolution rather than an evolution, incontrast to that of France. (Unit 3)In Britain, the process of state-building has been an evolution rather than a revolution, in contrast to that of France. (T)(T) 14. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. (Unit 3)(F) 15. James I was executed in the civil war of Britain. (Unit 3)Charles I was executed in the civil war of Britain. (T)(T) 16. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. (Unit 3)(F) 17. Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister appoints theCabinet. (Unit 3)Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. (T)(T) 18. Common laws are laws which have been established through common practice in the courts. (Unit 3)Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race(T) 19. In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances. (Unit 4)(T) 20. Anyone who is eligible to vote with 500 pounds as deposit can stand as an MP. (Unit 4) (F) 21. The amount of spent in national campaign is not limited as well as that on TV. (Unit 4)The amount of spent in national campaign is not limited other than that on TV. (T)(T) 22. Children from upper-middle class usually have a better education than those from the working class or middle class. (Unit 4)(F) 23. The majority of middle-class people today have upper-class parents or grandparents. (Unit4)The majority of middle-class people today have working-class parents or grandparents. (T) (F) 24. Most immigrants earn a living by opening restaurants or becoming writers or musicians.(Unit 4)Some immigrants earn a living by opening restaurants or becoming writers or musicians.(T)Unit 5 The UK Economy(T) 25. By the 1880s, the British economy was dominant in the world. (Unit 5)(F) 26. Both the U.S. and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900. (Unit 5)Only the U.S. overtook Britain in economy by 1900. (T)(T) 27. Another reason for British decline is the loss of its colonies, especially India, which gained its independence in 1947. (Unit 5)(T) 28. In the 1970s, with the soaring price of oil and high rate of inflation, Britain went through a bad period. (Unit 5)(F) 29. The secondary industry produces approximately two-thirds of the national wealth. (Unit 5)The tertiary industry produces approximately two-thirds of the national wealth. (T)(T) 30. The service industry in the UK employs 70% of the total work force. (Unit 5)II. Choose the best answer:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I01. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? (Unit 1) Key DA. The cultural centre.B. The business centre.C. The financial centre.D. The football centre.02. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristic of Britain? (Unit 1) Key BA. Economic differences between north and south.B. Difference 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.03. Which of the following can NOT be found in London? (Unit 1) Key AA. Teahouses.B. Art galleries.C. Museums.D. Theatres.04. Which is the largest city in Scotland? (Unit 1) Key CA. Cardiff.B. Edinburgh.C. Glasgow.D. Manchester.05. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (Unit 1) Key BA. Wales was invaded by the Romans.B. Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C. Wales was conquered by the Normans.D. Wales was threatened by the English.06. When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliament?(Unit 1) Key BA. In 1688.B. In 1707.C. In 1715.D. In 1745.Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II07. In the 17th century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland and NorthernEngland to emigrate to the north of Ireland because ______. (Unit 2) Key AA. they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB. they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in BritainC. they intended to expand their investmentD. they believed that Ireland was the best place for them08. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for______. (Unit 2) Key DA. its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B. its rich cultural lifeC. its low living standardD. its endless political problems09. Faced with conflicting demands, the British government chose a compromise and organised apartition of Ireland in 1921 because ______. (Unit 2) Key BA. the British government wouldn’t be able to control Ireland any longer by forceB. the British government intended to satisfy both sides—Catholics and ProtestantsC. Catholics in Ireland demanded a partition of IrelandD. Protestants welcomed the idea of partition10. Why did the British government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct-rule”from London? (Unit 2) Key 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 above.11. Which of the following agreements is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in NorthernIreland? (Unit 2) Key CA. 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 thefollowing jurisdictions except ______. (Unit 2) Key BA. the jurisdiction of the Republic of IrelandB. the jurisdiction of loyalist ministersC. the jurisdiction of Great BritainD. the jurisdiction of Northern IrelandUnit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? (Unit 3) Key AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is both 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.14. What happened in 1215? (Unit 3) Key BA. It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B. Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C. Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D. King Egbert united England under his rule.15. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed? (Unit 3) Key BA. James II.B. William of Orange.C. Oliver Cromwell.D. George I.16. Which of the following in NOT related to the Constitution? (Unit 3) Key AA. It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government.B. It is the foundation of British government today.C. Conventions and laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D. The common laws are part of the constitution.17. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role? (Unit 3) Key AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the United Kingdom.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.18. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords? (Unit 3) Key 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 represent the interests of the public.D. Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race19. Which group of people cannot vote in the General Election? (Unit 4) Key BA. Members in the House of Commons.B. Lords in the House of Lords.C. The UK citizens above the age of 18.D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.20. By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? (Unit 4) Key AA. The House of Commons.B. The House of Lords.C. The two major parties.D. The Prime Minister.21. Which of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaign? (Unit 4) Key AA. Big parties can buy time to broadcast their policies on the television.B. There is a limit on the amount of money candidates can spend in their campaign.C. Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.D. Candidates criticise each other’s policies to show how good their policies are.22. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win theelection? (Unit 4) Key AA. 326B. 351C. 626D. 65023. Which of the following statements is NOT true about class system in the UK? (Unit 4)Key BA. People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspapers.B. Class division is only decided by people’s income.C. Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person’s life chances.D. The way people speak may identify them as belonging to a particular class.24. Which of the following is NOT an effect of immigration on British society? (Unit 4)Key BA. There is now a varied cuisine for people to choose from.B. Class tension has increased.C. New forms of popular music have emerged.D. Different religious beliefs have been practices actively.Unit 5 The UK Economy25. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the UK economy? (Unit 5) Key CA. Britain remained one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.B. Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945.C. There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards.D. Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita.26. Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK? (Unit 5) Key DA. Beef cattle.B. Dairy cattle.C. Chicken.D. Sheep.27. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain? (Unit 5) Key AA. In the southeast of England.B. In the northeast of England.C. In the southeast of Scotland.D. In the northeast of Scotland.28. In the aerospace industry, which two countries are ahead of Britain? (Unit 5) Key BA. The U.S. and Germany.B. The U.S. and Russia.C. Germany and Russia.D. France and Germany.29. Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War? (Unit 5) Key AA. Imperial Airways.B. British Airways.C. Hawker-Siddeley Corporation.D. The British Aircraft Corporation.30. Which of the following two companies merged into British Aerospace? (Unit 5) Key AA. The British Aircraft Corporation and Hawker-Siddeley A viationB. The British Aircraft Corporation and Rolls Royce.C. Hawker-Siddeley A viation and GEC A vionics.D. Hawker-Siddeley A viation and Rolls Royce.III. E xplain the following terms:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I01. Anglo-Saxons (Unit 1)They were two groups of Germanic people who settled down in England from the 5th century. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.02. King Harold (Unit 1)He was the Saxon King whose army was defeated in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when William the Conqueror invaded England from France.Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II03. The Provisional IRA (Unit 2)In 1919, a group calling itself the IRA (Irish Republic Army) expanded fighting for the Irishfreedom and independence. The Provisional IRA is the radical faction of the IRA. They prefer the use of force and believe that armed force is the only way to get the British out and to have a unified Ireland.04. The Good Friday Agreement (Unit 2)As a result of multi-party negotiation, the Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April, 1998. This agreement assures the loyalist community that Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom and it won’t change its political status unless the majority of the people of Northern Ireland agree. Under the terms of agreement, Northern Ireland should be governed by three separate jurisdictions: that of the Republic of Ireland, that of Great Britain and that of its own elected executive government of ten ministers.Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom05. The Bill of Rights of 1689 (Unit 3)In 1688, King James II’s daughter Mary and her husband William were invited by the politicians and church authorities to take the throne, on condition that they would respect the rights of Parliament. The Bill of Rights was passed in 1689 to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.06. The functions of Parliament (Unit 3)The functions of Parliament are: to pass laws, to vote for taxation, to scrutinise government policy, administration and expenditure and to debate the major issues of the day.07. The House of Lords (Unit 3)The house of Lords consists of the Lords Spiritual, who are the Archbishops and most prominent bishops of the Church of England, and the Lords Temporal, which refers to those lords who either have inherited the seat from their forefathers or they have been appointed. The lords mainly represent themselves instead of the interests of the public.08. The House of Commons (Unit 3)The House of Commons is the real centre 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 Election and should represent the interest of the people who vote for them.Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race09. The importance of general elections (Unit 4)General elections are very important in western democracy. According to Unit 4, they provide opportunities for people to influence future government policies and to replace those incompetent political leaders.10. The formation of the British government (Unit 4)Before a general election, the political parties would start their electoral campaign in order to make their ideologies and policies known to the public. The campaign involves advertisements in newspapers, door-to-door campaigning, postal deliveries of leaflets and “party electoral broadcasts” on the television. The parties also try to attack and criticise the opponents’ policies. Therefore, these campaigns sometimes can be quite aggressive and critical.Unit 5 The UK Economy (Unit 5)11. Privatisation in 1980s (Unit 5)The British economy went through a particular bad period in the 1970s, with high rate of inflation and devaluation of the Pound. Therefore, in the 1980s, when the Conservative party under Margret Thatcher was in power, an extensive programme of privatisation was carried out. Many state-owned businesses (such as steel, telecom, gas, and aerospace) were turned into private companies. Privatisation was successful in controlling inflation but at the same time unemployment rate increased rapidly.12. Main sectors of the UK economy (Unit 5)The UK national economy can be divided into three main areas: primary industries, such as agriculture, fishing and mining; secondary industries which manufacture complex goods from those primary products; tertiary (or service) industries such as banking, insurance, tourism and the retailing.。

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(5·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in__________.A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 17872(5·Ö) : In 1769, ______ visited New Zealand and claimed it for Britain.A: Abel Tasman¡¡B: James Cook¡¡C: Christian missionaries¡¡D: sealers and whalers3(5·Ö) : The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: peat bogsB: rapid streamsC: small islandsD: high cliffs4(5·Ö) : In Britain, the highest judicial appointments are made by the Queen on the advice of£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: the Lord ChancellorB: the Prime MinisterC: the SpeakerD: the Attorney General5(5·Ö) : Which of the following countries are Australia£§s major trading partners? 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A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(5·Ö) : The continent of Australia is the largest, fattest and driest continent in the world.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(5·Ö) : Musicians are honored most in Ireland.A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(5·Ö) : It is believed that the Celtic invaders may have come to Ireland as early as the 6th century BC.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(5·Ö) : The British Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in a general election.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(5·Ö) : In communication, the Irish value talking most.A: ¶ÔB: ´íµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(5·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in__________.A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 17872(5·Ö) : In 1769, ______ visited New Zealand and claimed it for Britain.A: Abel Tasman¡¡B: James Cook¡¡C: Christian missionaries¡¡D: sealers and whalers3(5·Ö) : The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: peat bogsB: rapid streamsC: small islandsD: high cliffs4(5·Ö) : In Britain, the highest judicial appointments are made by the Queen on the advice of£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: the Lord ChancellorB: the Prime MinisterC: the SpeakerD: the Attorney General5(5·Ö) : Which of the following countries are Australia£§s major trading partners? A: Britain and Japan.¡¡B: Japan and the United States.¡¡C: EC and countries in south-east AsiD: New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.6(5·Ö) : How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election?A: 651B: 326C: 626D: 3517(5·Ö) : The first settlers of New Zealand were _______.A: voyagers from East Polynesia¡¡B: European navigators¡¡C: sealers and whalers¡¡------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------D: Christian missionaries8(5·Ö) : In Australia, the federal government and the state governments are formed by _______.A: the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB: the party that has the most votesC: the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD: the party that has the majority of the Senate9(5·Ö) : Which of the following is not true about football in Britain?A: Millions of people attend the FA games each season¡¡B: "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes¡¡C: It was invented by Scottish people¡¡D: It was once described as "beastly" violent10(5·Ö) : The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorate________. 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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 单选题1(5分) : Who were the first inhabitants of the Australian continent?A: British settlersB: Aboriginal peopleC: European migrants2(5分) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centreB: The business centreC: The financial centreD: The sports centre3(5分) : Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?A: IndonesiaB: Papua New GuineaC: Thailand4(5分) : _____ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England. A: the Anglo-SaxonsB: the NormansC: the VikingsD: the Romans5(5分) : Australia’s most common native plants are（）.A: palms and rosesB: willows and sunflowersC: pines and orchidsD: eucalypts and wattles6(5分) : New Zealand’s climate is generally（）and seasonal differences are not so great.A: dry and coldB: mild and moistC: hot and wetD: windy and cold7(5分) : Which of the following did not belong to Romanticism ?A: KeatsB: ShelleyC: WordsworthD: Defoe8(5分) : The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _ .A: 1035B: 1042C: 1066D: 16069(5分) : Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ . A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise Lost------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar10(5分) : The Australian Constitution can only be changed by___.A: the Prime MinisterB: the Governor-GeneralC: the ParliamentD: referendum判断题1(5分) : The first powerful flight in the world was made by Frank Whittle in the US in 1903.A: 对B: 错2(5分) : The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.A: 对B: 错3(5分) : The President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have executive power.A: 对B: 错4(5分) : Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 对B: 错5(5分) : The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 对B: 错6(5分) : The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.A: 对B: 错7(5分) : Pauline set up the One Nation Party.A: 对B: 错8(5分) : Sinn Fein is the illegal political party in Northern Ireland which supports the IRA (Irish Republic Army) to fight for the union of Ireland.A: 对B: 错9(5分) : The Anglo-Saxons were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.A: 对B: 错10(5分) : The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A: 对B: 错单选题1(5分) : Who were the first inhabitants of the Australian continent?A: British settlersB: Aboriginal peopleC: European migrants2(5分) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centreB: The business centreC: The financial centreD: The sports centre3(5分) : Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?A: IndonesiaB: Papua New GuineaC: Thailand4(5分) : _____ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England. A: the Anglo-SaxonsB: the NormansC: the VikingsD: the Romans5(5分) : Australia’s most common native plants are（）.A: palms and rosesB: willows and sunflowersC: pines and orchidsD: eucalypts and wattles6(5分) : New Zealand’s climate is generally（）and seasonal differences are not so great.A: dry and coldB: mild and moistC: hot and wetD: windy and cold7(5分) : Which of the following did not belong to Romanticism ?A: KeatsB: ShelleyC: WordsworthD: Defoe8(5分) : The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _ .A: 1035B: 1042C: 1066D: 16069(5分) : Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar10(5分) : The Australian Constitution can only be changed by___.A: the Prime MinisterB: the Governor-GeneralC: the ParliamentD: referendum判断题1(5分) : The first powerful flight in the world was made by Frank Whittle in the US in 1903.A: 对B: 错2(5分) : The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.A: 对B: 错3(5分) : The President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have executive power.A: 对B: 错4(5分) : Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 对B: 错5(5分) : The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 对B: 错6(5分) : The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.A: 对B: 错7(5分) : Pauline set up the One Nation Party.A: 对B: 错8(5分) : Sinn Fein is the illegal political party in Northern Ireland which supports the IRA (Irish Republic Army) to fight for the union of Ireland.A: 对B: 错9(5分) : The Anglo-Saxons were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.A: 对B: 错------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10(5分) : The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.A: 对B: 错。

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北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况》网课测试题答案（图片大小可自由调整）第1卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.The members of Australian parliament generally belong to one of the two major political parties, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) or the Coalition.()A.错误B.正确2._____ is the Maori name for New Zealand，meaning“ land of the long，white cloud“.A.KiwiB.WaitangiC.MaoritangaD.Aotearoa3.Wakefield Scheme was devised by Edward Wakefield, a convict and theorist on colonization, to solve the problem of labor shortage in colonial Australia.()A.错误B.正确4.The home of golf is Scotland.()A.错误B.正确5.Britain consists of three nations: England, Scotland and Wales.()A.错误B.正确6.___is not true about the characteristics of Britain.A.Economic differences between north and southB.Differences of social systems between Scotland and WalesC.Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar workerD.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British 7.The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland an d Northern Ireland. ()A.错误B.正确8.The Queen also acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.()A.错误B.正确9.New Zealand consists of two main islands:().A.West Island and East IslandB.Victorian island and Tasman IslandC.Steward Island and Long IslandD.North Island and South island10.The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorate _____.A.the founding of the Commonwealth of AustraliaB.the discovery of the great southern unknown landC.the first European settlement of the continentD.Captain James Cooks first voyage around Australia11.Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A.The three-tier government systemB.Secret BallotsC.The two-chamber parliamentD.The public services12.Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.()A.错误B.正确13.“The City” refers to the historic area at the center of London. It is one of the biggest financial centers with the greatest concentration of banks, insurance companies and businesses dealing in commodities.()A.错误B.正确14.In 1689, the Bill of Rights was passed under the reign of George I.()A.错误B.正确15.India, popularly known as “The Jew in the Grown” of the British Empire gained its independence in 1954.()A.错误B.正确第2卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.The Tragical History of Dr Faustus is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.()A.错误B.正确2.______is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre3.Which of the following factors doe s not contribute to New Zealand’s environmental achievement?A.The ozone hole over AntarcticaB.Low populationC.Favourable geographic featuresD.A late development of industry4.The cause of the Hundred Years’ War was _____.A.territorialB.economicC.partly territorial and partly economicD.partly territorial and partly religious5.The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and ______.A.peat bogsB.rapid streamsC.small islandsD.high cliffs6.The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.()A.错误B.正确7.The British government departments are staffed by members of _____, whose duty is to assist in carrying out laws passed by Parliament.A.the Civil ServiceB.the Privy CouncilC.the House of LordsD.the House of Commons8.In Britain, a parliament has a maximum duration of years.A.6B.5C.4D.39.The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.()A.错误B.正确10.In Australia, the federal government and the state governments are ed by _____.A.the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB.the party that has the most votesC.the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD.the party that has the majority of the Senate11.The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.()A.错误B.正确12.The Bill of Rights ensured that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.()A.错误B.正确13.Musicians are honored most in Ireland.()A.错误B.正确14.New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _____.A.which is a native flightless birdB.which was the only mammal in New ZealandC.which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years agoD.which is an introduced flightless bird15.Britain’s agricultural sector produces 58% of the UK’s food need with only 2% of its workforce.()A.错误B.正确第1卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：B2.参考答案：D3.参考答案：B4.参考答案：B5.参考答案：A6.参考答案：B7.参考答案：B8.参考答案：B9.参考答案：D10.参考答案：C11.参考答案：B12.参考答案：B13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：A15.参考答案：A第2卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：A2.参考答案：D3.参考答案：A4.参考答案：C5.参考答案：A6.参考答案：A7.参考答案：A8.参考答案：B9.参考答案：A10.参考答案：C11.参考答案：B12.参考答案：B13.参考答案：A14.参考答案：A15.参考答案：B。

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : The modern games of tennis originated in£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©in the late 19th century.A: ScotlandB: IrelandC: EnglandD: Wales2(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 17873(4·Ö) : Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands4(4·Ö) : _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review5(4·Ö) : If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called_______.A: General Certificate of Education--AdvancedB: General Certificate of Secondary EducationC: the common entrance examinationD: General National Vocational Qualifications6(4·Ö) : In Australia, the federal government and the state governments are formed by ___________.A: the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB: the party that has the most votesC: the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD: the party that has the majority of the Senate7(4·Ö) : The Head of State of New Zealand is _______.A: the Prime Minister¡¡B: the Governor-General ¡¡C: the British monarch ¡¡D: the Ombudsman8(4·Ö) : was the transitional period between the Middle Ages and Modern Times. A: The Hundred Years' WarB: Renaissance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C: The Wars of the RosesD: The English Civil War9(4·Ö) : ______ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review10(4·Ö) : New Zealand consists of two main islands:£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: North Island and South islandB: Steward Island and Long IslandC: West Island and East IslandD: Victorian island and Tasman Island11(4·Ö) : Which statement is NOT true about Ireland ?A: Ireland is divided into two political unitsB: Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC: The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD: Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds12(4·Ö) : Which of the following is not true about football in Britain?A: Millions of people attend the FA games each season¡¡B: "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes¡¡C: It was invented by Scottish people¡¡D: It was once described as "beastly" violent13(4·Ö) : In Britain, a parliament has a maximum duration of years.A: 3B: 4C: 5D: 614(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ____________. A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 178715(4·Ö) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centre¡¡B: The business centre¡¡C: The financial centre¡¡D: The sports centreÅÐ¶ÏÌâ1(4·Ö) : The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(4·Ö) : The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy. A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(4·Ö) : The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.A: ¶ÔB: ´í4(4·Ö) : The Dreaming is the belief system from ancient times that has bound indigenous groups together. It is about how the features of their land were created.A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(4·Ö) : Horse-racing is a very popular sport among the Irish because they can place a bet for the occasion.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(4·Ö) : The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(4·Ö) : The Dreaming has an ¡®elective affinity£§ with Capitalism.A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(4·Ö) : The capital of Scotland is Glasgow, which is well-known for its natural beauty.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(4·Ö) : Ireland is situated in the extreme northwest of Europe.A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(4·Ö) : The Irish often have an informal style in regard to work practice.A: ¶ÔB: ´íµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : The modern games of tennis originated in£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©in the late 19th century.A: ScotlandB: IrelandC: EnglandD: Wales2(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C: 1770¡¡D: 17873(4·Ö) : Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands4(4·Ö) : _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review5(4·Ö) : If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called_______.A: General Certificate of Education--AdvancedB: General Certificate of Secondary EducationC: the common entrance examinationD: General National Vocational Qualifications6(4·Ö) : In Australia, the federal government and the state governments are formed by ___________.A: the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB: the party that has the most votesC: the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD: the party that has the majority of the Senate7(4·Ö) : The Head of State of New Zealand is _______.A: the Prime Minister¡¡B: the Governor-General ¡¡C: the British monarch ¡¡D: the Ombudsman8(4·Ö) : was the transitional period between the Middle Ages and Modern Times. A: The Hundred Years' WarB: RenaissanceC: The Wars of the RosesD: The English Civil War9(4·Ö) : ______ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review10(4·Ö) : New Zealand consists of two main islands:£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: North Island and South islandB: Steward Island and Long Island------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C: West Island and East IslandD: Victorian island and Tasman Island11(4·Ö) : Which statement is NOT true about Ireland ?A: Ireland is divided into two political unitsB: Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC: The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD: Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds12(4·Ö) : Which of the following is not true about football in Britain?A: Millions of people attend the FA games each season¡¡B: "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes¡¡C: It was invented by Scottish people¡¡D: It was once described as "beastly" violent13(4·Ö) : In Britain, a parliament has a maximum duration of years.A: 3B: 4C: 5D: 614(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ____________. A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 178715(4·Ö) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centre¡¡B: The business centre¡¡C: The financial centre¡¡D: The sports centreÅÐ¶ÏÌâ1(4·Ö) : The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(4·Ö) : The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy. A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(4·Ö) : The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.A: ¶ÔB: ´í4(4·Ö) : The Dreaming is the belief system from ancient times that has bound indigenous groups together. It is about how the features of their land were created.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(4·Ö) : Horse-racing is a very popular sport among the Irish because they can place a bet for the occasion.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(4·Ö) : The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(4·Ö) : The Dreaming has an ¡®elective affinity£§ with Capitalism.A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(4·Ö) : The capital of Scotland is Glasgow, which is well-known for its natural beauty.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(4·Ö) : Ireland is situated in the extreme northwest of Europe.A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(4·Ö) : The Irish often have an informal style in regard to work practice.A: ¶ÔB: ´í。

北语网院18春《英语国家概况I》(I)作业_2

µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(5·Ö) : The U.S. government consists of three branches:___________.A: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branchB: the State Department, the Department of Defense, and the Energy Department C: the White House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court2(5·Ö) : Which of the following former presidents of USA used to be a sports commentator?A: Bill ClintonB: George BushC: Ronald Reagan3(5·Ö) : Which automobile brand was the first to use assembly line in auto manufacturing?A: FordB: ChrystlerC: Lincoln4(5·Ö) : One of the most frequently used musical instrument on a jazz band included a ________.A: violinB: trumpet, andC: piano5(5·Ö) : The United States was rated___in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.A: secondB: thirdC: fourthD: fifth6(5·Ö) : Which Canadian prime minister referred to the two world wars as " the vortex of European militarism"?A: Lester Pearson¡¡B: Wilfred Laurier¡¡C: Pierre Trudeau¡¡D: Brian Mulroney7(5·Ö) : The organization that is responsible for cracking down on domestic crimes is_____.A: the FBIB: the CIAC: the CongressD: the IRS8(5·Ö) : In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like ____________ and ____________have been put on the international agenda.A: arms control, human rights¡¡B: economic crisis, inequality¡¡C: organized crime, drug trafficking¡¡D: women'issues, the environment9(5·Ö) : The instrument used in jazz music for sounding out melodies is _________. A: drums¡¡B: banjo¡¡C: piano10(5·Ö) : The 1960s saw the civil rights movement whose goals were to fight for the equal rights for the colored people and to bring an end to ________.A: segregation lawsB: labor lawC: affirmative actionÅÐ¶ÏÌâ1(5·Ö) : Former President Nixon remarked on several occasions that drug abuse is American¡¯s ¡°number one enemy¡± and that ¡°we must declare war against it.¡± A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(5·Ö) : . New Zealand has no formal codified constitution.A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(5·Ö) : The only major industrial power in the world to emerge intact¡ªand even greatly strengthened from an economic perspective¡ªwas the Soviet UnionA: ¶ÔB: ´í4(5·Ö) : The earliest settlers in Ireland came around 7000 BC in the Mesolithic or middle Stone Age Period.A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(5·Ö) : John H Hall played a significant role in developing the ¡°American system of production¡± in early 19th century-using interchangeable parts for mass manufacturing, which lowered costs and improved efficiency.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(5·Ö) : Today, the Chief Justice is still a member of the Court of Appeal.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(5·Ö) : More than one-quarter of all Americans are now of the Roman Catholic faith. A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(5·Ö) : About 15 percent of all schools of high education in the United States are privately operated by religious organizations.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(5·Ö) : Puritans believed in predestination. This doctrine holds that God is all-powerful and all-knowing; therefore, the fate of each individual soul is known to God at birth. Nothing an individual can do or say could change their ultimate fate. A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(5·Ö) : John Steven, an American entrepreneur in the late 19th century, was the first to use assembly line for manufacturing cars.A: ¶ÔB: ´íµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(5·Ö) : The U.S. government consists of three branches:___________.A: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branchB: the State Department, the Department of Defense, and the Energy Department C: the White House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court2(5·Ö) : Which of the following former presidents of USA used to be a sports commentator?A: Bill ClintonB: George BushC: Ronald Reagan3(5·Ö) : Which automobile brand was the first to use assembly line in auto manufacturing?A: FordB: ChrystlerC: Lincoln4(5·Ö) : One of the most frequently used musical instrument on a jazz band included a ________.A: violinB: trumpet, andC: piano5(5·Ö) : The United States was rated___in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.A: secondB: thirdC: fourthD: fifth6(5·Ö) : Which Canadian prime minister referred to the two world wars as " the vortex of European militarism"?A: Lester Pearson¡¡B: Wilfred Laurier¡¡C: Pierre Trudeau¡¡D: Brian Mulroney7(5·Ö) : The organization that is responsible for cracking down on domestic crimesis_____.A: the FBIB: the CIAC: the CongressD: the IRS8(5·Ö) : In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like ____________ and ____________have been put on the international agenda.A: arms control, human rights¡¡B: economic crisis, inequality¡¡C: organized crime, drug trafficking¡¡D: women'issues, the environment9(5·Ö) : The instrument used in jazz music for sounding out melodies is _________. A: drums¡¡B: banjo¡¡C: piano10(5·Ö) : The 1960s saw the civil rights movement whose goals were to fight for the equal rights for the colored people and to bring an end to ________.A: segregation lawsB: labor lawC: affirmative actionÅÐ¶ÏÌâ1(5·Ö) : Former President Nixon remarked on several occasions that drug abuse is American¡¯s ¡°number one enemy¡± and that ¡°we must declare war against it.¡± A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(5·Ö) : . New Zealand has no formal codified constitution.A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(5·Ö) : The only major industrial power in the world to emerge intact¡ªand even greatly strengthened from an economic perspective¡ªwas the Soviet UnionA: ¶ÔB: ´í4(5·Ö) : The earliest settlers in Ireland came around 7000 BC in the Mesolithic or middle Stone Age Period.A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(5·Ö) : John H Hall played a significant role in developing the ¡°American system of production¡± in early 19th century-using interchangeable parts for mass manufacturing, which lowered costs and improved efficiency.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(5·Ö) : Today, the Chief Justice is still a member of the Court of Appeal.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(5·Ö) : More than one-quarter of all Americans are now of the Roman Catholic faith. A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(5·Ö) : About 15 percent of all schools of high education in the United States are privately operated by religious organizations.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(5·Ö) : Puritans believed in predestination. This doctrine holds that God is all-powerful and all-knowing; therefore, the fate of each individual soul is known to God at birth. Nothing an individual can do or say could change their ultimate fate. A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(5·Ö) : John Steven, an American entrepreneur in the late 19th century, was the first to use assembly line for manufacturing cars.A: ¶ÔB:´í。

北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况》网课测试题答案5

北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况(Ⅰ)》网课测试题答案1

北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况(Ⅰ)》网课测试题答案（图片大小可自由调整）第1卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A.Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB.Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the worlds continentsC.Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD.Because most of the continent is hot and dry2.The Head of State of New Zealand is _____.A.the Prime MinisterB.the Governor-GeneralC.the British monarchD.the Ombudsman3.New Zealand consists of two main islands: _____.A.North Island and South islandB.Steward Island and Long IslandC.West Island and East IslandD.Victorian island and Tasman Island4.In 1541, Queen Elizabeth I declared to be the Queen of Ireland, the first monarch to do so.()A.错误B.正确5.Which of the following is NOT true about the British monarchy?A.It is the oldest institution of governmentB.It goes back to at least the 9th centuryC.It has maintained the continuity over the past thousand yearsD.It seems that it enjoys no real power today6.The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _____. A.1035B.1042C.1066D.16067.The Australian Day falls on _____.A.April 25B.Jan.1C.Jan.268.Northern Ireland，which takes up the northern fifth of Ireland，is a fourth political pision of _____.A.the United KingdomB.BritainC.the British IslesD.A or B9.Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on Boxing day, which is the day after Christmas.()A.错误B.正确10.In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in _____.A.the Privy CouncilB.the House of LordsC.the Supreme CourtD.the House of Commons11.Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _____.A.Hamlet and Paradise LostB.Pilgrims Progress and Paradise LostC.Paradise Lost and Shepherds CalendarD.Romeo and Juliet and Shepherds Calendar12.The modern games of tennis originated in _____ in the late 19th century.A.ScotlandB.IrelandC.EnglandD.Wales13.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that wins the most seats ina general election.()A.错误B.正确14._____ is not true about the characteristics of Britain.A.Economic differences between north and southB.Differences of social systems between Scotland and WalesC.Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar workerD.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British15.The sharp increase in the Australian population after W.W.II was partly because _____.A.a large postwar immigration program was carried outB.the Aboriginal people and the Torres Strait Islanders were not included in the census before W.W.IIC.more British convicts were transported to AustraliaD.Australian soldiers came back from the War第2卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.New Zealand's climate is generally _____ and seasonal differences are not so great.A.dry and coldd and moistC.hot and wetD.windy and cold2.Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?A.IndonesiaB.Papua New GuineaC.Thailand3.The two main land masses in New Zealand are _____.A.the White Island and the thermal regionB.the North Island and the South IslandC.the Southern Alps and the North IslandD.Auckland and the South Island4.What are the major mineral exports of Australia?A.Bauxite, alumina, and coalB.Bauxite, gold and mineral sandsC.Crude oil, diamonds and liquefied natural gasD.Crude oil, alumina and coal5.Pauline set up the One Nation Party.()A.错误B.正确6._____ is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre7.The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorate _____.A.the founding of the Commonwealth of AustraliaB.the discovery of the great southern unknown landC.the first European settlement of the continentD.Captain James Cook's first voyage around Australia8.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.()A.错误B.正确9._____ can not be found in London.A.TeahousesB.GalleriesC.MuseumsD.Theatres10.The Conservative party, the Labour party and the Liberal Democrats are the three major national parties in the UK.()A.错误B.正确11.The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called _____.A.EskimosB.AboriginesC.IndiansD.Maoris12.The Australian Constitution can only be changed by _____.A.the Prime MinisterB.the Governor-GeneralC.the ParliamentD.referendum13.Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century.()A.错误B.正确14.In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the FirstWorld War, votes were granted to women over _____ in 1918.A.20B.25B.30C.3515.Whistle-blowers are often experts in both senior and lower levels of bureaucracies who, discovering that their branch of the organization is in some way corrupt and inefficient, try to expose this problem.()A.错误B.正确第1卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：D2.参考答案：C3.参考答案：A4.参考答案：A5.参考答案：C6.参考答案：C7.参考答案：C8.参考答案：D9.参考答案：B10.参考答案：D11.参考答案：B12.参考答案：C 13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：B15.参考答案：A第2卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：C2.参考答案：C3.参考答案：B4.参考答案：A5.参考答案：B6.参考答案：D7.参考答案：C8.参考答案：A9.参考答案：A10.参考答案：B11.参考答案：D12.参考答案：D13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：C15.参考答案：B。

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奥鹏作业北语网院英语国家社会与文化期末考试
一、单选题（共 10 道试题，共 50 分。

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1. New Zealand consists of two main islands:（）.
A. North Island and South island
B. Steward Island and Long Island
C. West Island and East Island
D. Victorian island and Tasman Island
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2. The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and （）.
A. peat bogs
B. rapid streams
C. small islands
D. high cliffs
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3. Who wrote the long poem Paradise Lost?
A. Shakespeare
B. Chaucer
C. Milton
D. John Cabot
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4. The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.
A. 1901
B. 1788
C. 1770
D. 1787
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5. The Maori word "Marae" means _______.
A. Maori culture
B. non-Maori or European
C. protocol
D. meeting house
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6. Chaucer is he the author of( )
A. Beowulf
B. The Canterbury
C. Rip Van Winkle
D. Twelfth Night
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7. The largest state in Australia in terms of population is _______.
A. Queensland
B. New South Wales
C. Western Australia
D. Victoria
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8. The two main land masses in New Zealand are__________.
A. the White Island and the thermal region
B. the North Island and the South Island
C. the Southern Alps and the North Island
D. Auckland and the South Island
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9. In the 1970s, oil was discovered in（）, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.
A. the English Channel
B. the Irish Sea
C. the St. George Sea
D. the North Sea
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10. Which of the following factors does not contribute to New Zealand＇s environmental achievement?
A. Favourable geographic features
B. Low population
C. A late development of industry
D. The ozone hole over Antarctica
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二、判断题（共 10 道试题，共 50 分。

）
V
1. The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.
A. 错误
B. 正确
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2. The British were the first foreigners to make contact with the People of the Dreaming.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
3. In proportional terms, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
4. Catholicism has the demographic supremacy in Australia today.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
5. It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
6. The Governor-General acts only on the advice of the Executive Council that comprises himself and the Cabinet.
A. 错误
B. 正确
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7. Australian government departments are administered only by the authority of the elected Ministers.
A. 错误
B. 正确
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8. Pauline set up the One Nation Party.
A. 错误
B. 正确
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9. The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.
A. 错误
B. 正确
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10. Whistle-blowers are often experts in both senior and lower levels of bureaucracies who, discovering that their branch of the organization is in some way corrupt and inefficient, try to expose this problem.
A. 错误
B. 正确
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答案：
A A C
B D
B B B D D
A A A
B B
B A B A B。