Chapter 2
1.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)
2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T)
3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T)
4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T)
5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F)
6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)
7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)
8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)
9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F)
10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)
1. The D attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.
A. Norman
B. Danish
C. Celtic
D. Germanic
2.By the late 7th century, D became the dominant religion in England.
A. Celtic Christianity
B. Anglo-Saxon Christianity
C. Germanic Christianity
D. Roman Christianity
3.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of B .
A. St. Augustine
B. Edward the Confessor
C. William the Conqueror
D. Alfred the Great
4.The C marked the establishment of feudalism in England.
A. Viking invasion
B. signing of the Magna Carta
C. Norman Conquest
D. Adoption of common law
5.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of C .
A. the House of Valois
B. the House of York
C. the House of Tudor
D. the House of Lancaster
6.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to
A .
A. divorce his wife
B. break with Rome
C. support the Protestants
D. declare his supreme power over the church
7.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between B .
A. Protestants and Puritans
B. Royalists and Parliamentarians
C. nobles and peasants
D. aristocrats and Christians
8. A was passed after the Glorious Revolution.
A. Bill of Rights
B. Act of Supremacy
C. Provisions of Oxford
D. Magna Carta
9.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the C
century.
A. 17th
B. 18th
C. 19th
D. 20th
10.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the
D century.
A. 17th
B. 18th
C. 19th
D. 20th
Chapter 3
1.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the
British government.(F)
2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)
3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)
4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)
5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.(T)
6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)
7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)
8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)
9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(T)
10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much
similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(F)
1. The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of
the following branches with the exception of the C .
A. judiciary
B. legislature
C. monarchy
D. executive
2.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on D .
A.passing the bills
B. advising the government
C. political parties
D. public attitude
3.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to B the House
of Commons.
A. rival
B. complement
C. criticize
D. inspect
4.British Cabinet works on the principle of A .
A. collective responsibility
B. individual responsibility
C. defending the collectivism
D. defending the individuals
5.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to B .
A. make decisions
B. give advice
C. pass bills
D. supervise the Cabinet
6.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every C years.
A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six
7. C has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.
A. Wales
B. England
C. Scotland
D. Northern Ireland
8.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a B system.
A. single-party
B. two-party
C. three-party
D. multi-party
9.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and
D .
A. government intervention
B. nationalization of enterprises
C. social reform
D. a belief in individualism
10.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it A .
A. set up the National Health Service
B. improved public transportation
C. abolished the old tax system
D.enhanced the economic development Chapter 4
1.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)
2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.(T)
3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(F)
4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.(F)
5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.(T)
6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.(T)
7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.(F)
8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(T)
9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)
10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.(T)
1. The British economy achieved global dominance by the C .
A. 1860s
B. 1870s
C. 1880s
D.1890s
2.In B , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a
welfare state.
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
3.The A in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in
Britain.
A. oil crisis
B. high inflation rates
C. large imports
D. unemployment problem
4.Of the following practices, C does not belong to Thatcher’s social
welfare reform.
A. reducing child benefits
B. shortening the unemployment benefits period
C. reducing the unemployment
D. lowering old age pensions
5.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except
D .
A. limiting government spending
B. keeping inflation under control
C. reducing unemployment
D. reducing inequality
6.Britain has devoted C of its land area to agriculture.
A. 54%
B. 64%
C. 74%
D.84%
7.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except D .
A. the North Sea
B. the English Channel
C. The sea area around Ireland
D. The sea area between Britain and Ireland
8.Coal mining industry in Britain provides B of the energy consumed in
the country.
A. 1/3
B. 1/4
C. 1/5
D. 2/3
9.The car industry in Britain in mostly A .
A. foreign-owned
B. state-owned
C. joint-venture
D. privately-owned
10.Of the following sectors in Britain, C has experienced spectacular
growth since the end of Word War II.
A. Agriculture
B. energy industry
C. service industry
D.manufacturing industry Chapter 5
1.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)
https://www.doczj.com/doc/3c15450357.html,cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.(F)
3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.(F)
4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.(T)
5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)
6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.(T)
7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening.(T)
8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper(F)
9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)
10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)
1. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the D .
A. 1930s
B. 1940s
C. 1950s
D. 1960s
2.About B of British children receive primary and secondary education
through the independent system.
A. 5%
B. 6%
C. 7%
D. 8%
3.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive
their remaining funds from all the following sources except B .
A. tuition fees
B. loans
C. donations
D.corporate contributions
4.Of the following, A is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s
universities.
A. result in national entrance test
B. A-level result
C. an interview
D. school references
5.To be admitted to the Open University, one need B .
A. some educational qualifications
B. no educational qualifications
C. General Certificate of Education-Advanced
D.General National V ocational
Qualifications
6.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “Big
Three” with the exception of C .
A. The Times
B. The Guardian
C. The Observer
D. The Daily Telegraph
7.Life on Earth is a kind of C program produced by the BBC and is
popular among 500 million viewers worldwide.
A. feature
B. drama
C. documentary
D. soap opera
8. D is Britain’s top pay television provider.
A. BSB
B. SkyTV
C. BBC
D. BSkyB
9.Of the following, D is NOT a common feature of all the British
holidays.
A. families getting together
B. friends exchanging good wishes
C. friends enjoying each other’s company
D. families traveling overseas
10.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except A .
A. Trooping the Color
B. Queen’s Christmas message
C. Boxing Day
D. Christmas pantomime
Chapter 9
1.America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus.(T)
2.The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson.(F)
3.The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation.(T)
4.Many American people approved of the Vietnam War.(F)
5.During Clinton's term, the economy developed steadily, resulting in a lower rate of unemployment.(T)
6.In 1990, American troops and the troops from allied nations launched Operation Desert Storm in order to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.(T)
7.According to the American administration, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible for the terrorist event on September11,2001.(F)
8.The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "axis of evil".(T)
9.On March 19,2003,American and United Nation's troops, supported by several other countries, began an invasion of Iraq.(F)
10.Although the combat operations in Iraq are over, it is still hard for America to decide when to withdraw its army.(T)
1.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at C in .
A. Jamestown, Louisiana
B. Boston, Massachusetts
C. Jamestown, Virginia
D. Plymouth, Georgia
2.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of B who came to America to avoid
persecution in England.
A. Protestants
B. Puritans
C. Catholics
D. Christians
3.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the C .
A. French and American Indians
B. French and Spaniards
C. French and British
D. British and American Indians
4.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of D .
A. the settlers of Virginia
B. the people of Pennsylvania
C. the colonists in New England
D. the people of the 13 colonies
5.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in B .
A. Concord
B. Lexington
C. Philadelphia
D. Boston
6.In May 1775, B was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the
functions of a national government.
A. the First Continental Congress
B. the Second Continental Congress
C. the Boston Tea Party
D. the Congress of Confederation
7.Abraham Lincoln issued C to grant freedom to all slaves.
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Constitution
C. Emancipation Proclamation
D. Bill of Rights
8.The policy of the United States was A at the beginning of the two world
wars.
A. neutrality
B. full involvement
C. partial involvement
D. appeasement
9.President C applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great
Depression.
A. Wilson
B. Truman
C. Roosevelt
D. Kennedy
10.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued
throughout the terms of Presidents D .
A. Johnson, Nixon and Ford
B. Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy
C. Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon
D. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson Chapter 10
1.Bill of Rights was written into the Constitution in 1787.(F)
2.The form of American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of powers, and respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.(T)
3.The U.S. Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and it consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.(F)
4.Certain presidential appointments must be approved by Congress.(T)
5.The judicial branch of the federal government consists of a series of courts: the Supreme Court, the courts of appeals and the district courts.(T)
6.Like Britain, the United States has a two--party system.(T)
7.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.(F)
8.American presidential campaign adheres to the "winner-take-all" practice.(T)
9.American foreign policy throughout the World War II was neutrality.(F)
10.American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and intervention.(T)
1.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in B .
A. 1787
B. 1789
C. 1791
D. 1793
2.The Constitution of the United States C .
A. gives the most power to Congress
B. gives the most power to the President
C. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the others
D. gives the most power to the Supreme Court
3.The Bill of Rights B .
A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the President
B. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedoms
C. is part of the Declaration of Independence
D. has no relationship with the Constitution
4.The following except B are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
A. freedom of religion
B. the right to get into people’s house by police
C. freedom of speech and of press
D. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes
5.All the following except C cannot make legislative proposal.
A. the Senator
B. the Representative
C. the Secretary of State
D. the President
6.The following except C are all powers of the President.
A. vetoing any bills passed by Congress
B. appointing federal judges when vacancies occur
C. making laws
D. issuing executive orders
7.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be D .
A. at least 35 years old
B. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United States
C. born in America
D. all of the above
8.The terms for a Senator and Representative are D and years
respectively.
A. two, four
B. two, three
C. two, six
D. six, two
9.The Supreme Court is composed of D justices.
A. six
B. seven
C. eight
D. nine
10.The President is directly voted into office by C .
A. all citizens of America
B. the citizens over 18 years old
C. electors elected by the voters
D. the senators and representatives Chapter 11
1.America is the world's largest industrial nation.(T)
2.America has a mixed economy and the government has little control over businesses.(F)
3.Charter companies contributed to Britain's successful colonization of the U.S.(T)
4.In the U.S. Constitution, the recognition of the importance of "intellectual property" could be identified.(T)
5.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantation in the South made more profits from selling their agriculture products.(F)
6.President Roosevelt's New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisis in the early 1930s.(F)
7.The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American businesses.(F)
8.American agricultural exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the agricultural balance of trade.(T)
9.Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing industry.(T)
10.The world economy has little to do with the growth and decline of the American foreign trade.(F)
1.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields except C .
A. machinery
B. automobiles
C. ore
D. chemicals
2.The modern American economy progressed from C to , and
eventually, to .
A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economy
B. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economy
C. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economy
D. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy
3.Chartered companies were NOT granted the D by the British King or
Queen.
A. political authority
B. economic rights
C. judicial authority
D. diplomatic authority
4.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of
D .
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Andrew Jackson
D. Alexander Hamilton
5.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”
except D .
A. typewriter
B. telephone
C. electric light
D. refrigerator
6.President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society”by introducing various
programs like the following except D .
A. Medicare
B. Food Stamps
C. Education Initiatives
D. Unemployment Pension
7.About B of American crops are for export.
A. half
B. one third
C. one fourth
D. one fifth
8.The following statements are all true except B .
A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.
B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports
and exports.
C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.
D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.
9. D is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.
A.Ford
B. General Motors
C. Chrysler
D. American Motors
10.At present, U. S. exports account for A of the world’s total.
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25% Chapter 12
https://www.doczj.com/doc/3c15450357.html,cation is governed by state and local governments instead of the national government in America.(T)
2.All American children are offered 12 years of compulsory public education.(T)
3.The first formal academic institution that a child attends is called kindergarten.(F)
4.After 12 years of schooling, American students receive a bachelor's degree at graduation.(F)
5.When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, location and academic quality.(T)
6.In American institutions, a board of trustees composed of professionals is responsible for the administration.(F)
https://www.doczj.com/doc/3c15450357.html,ually, an undergraduate student has to earn 120 credits to receive a degree.(T)
8.Yale university is the second eldest institution of higher learning in the United States.(F)
9.It is The New York Times that first uncovered the Watergate Scandal in 1972 through the efforts of two reporters.(F)
10.Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in November.(F)
1.Formal education in the United States consists of C , secondary and
higher education.
A. kindergarten
B. public
C. elementary
D. private
2.Of the following subjects, B are NOT offered to elementary school
students.
A. mathematics and languages
B. politics and business education
C. science and social studies
D. music and physical education
3.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of B .
A. Yale University
B. Harvard University
C. Princeton University
D. New York University
4.Of the following, B are NOT among the categories of American higher
education.
A. universities and colleges
B. research institutions
C. technical institutions
D. community colleges
5.Of the following, D is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in
U. S. institutions.
A. choosing the president
B. establishing policies for administrators and faculty
C. approving budget and other financial project
D. decide which student to enroll
6.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the
following except C .
A. attending lectures and completing assignments
B. passing examinations
C. working for communities
D. earning a certain number of credits
7.Of the following universities, B has NOT cultivated any American
President yet.
A. Harvard University
B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
C. Princeton University
D. Yale University
8. B is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a
reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.
A. The Washington Post
B. The New York Times
C. Los Angeles Times
D. New York Daily News
9.Of the following, B is NOT among the three major radio and TV
networks in America.
A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)
B. the Public Broadcasting
Service (PBS)
C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
D. the American Broadcasting
System (ABS)
10.The National Day of the United States falls on B .
A. June 4th
B. July 4th
C. June 14th
D. July 14th
英语国家概况（1）（2）问题库答案 1. "British history has been a history of invasion". Please illustrate this point with the examples from the text. How did each of the invasions influence English culture ? 1. British history has been a history of invasions. Before the first century AD Britain was made up of many tribal kingdoms of Celtic people: a powerful culture originating in central Europe. Then in 43AD Britain was invaded by the Roman empire, and England and Wales (though not Scotland or Ireland) became a part of the Roman empire for nearly 400 years.Two more groups of invaders were to come after the English: from the late 8th century on, raiders from Scandinavia, the ferocious Vikings, threatened Britain's shores…. 2. What are some general characteristics of Scotland ? 2. Scotland is the second largest of the four nations, both in population and in geographical area. It is also the most confident of its own identity because alone amongst the non-English components of the UK it has previously spent a substantial period of history as a unified state independent of the UK. Thus it is not a big leap for the Scottish to imagine themselves independent again. Physically, Scotland is the most rugged part of the UK, with areas of sparsely populated mountains and lakes in the north (The Highlands), and in the south (The Southern Uplands). Three-quarters of the population lives in the lowland zone which spans the country between these two highland areas. The largest city is Glasgow, in the west of this zone. Scotland's capital city is Edinburgh, on the east coast forty miles away from Glasgow. It is renowned for its beauty, and dominated by its great castle on a high rock in the centre of the city. Both cities have ancient and internationally respected universities dating from the 15th century. 3. Describe Wales' unification with Great Britain. 3. Wales was always under pressure from its English neighbours, particularly after the Norman conquest, when Norman barons set up castles and estates in Wales under the authority of the English Crown. Some brief campaigns are the only times in history when Wales has existed as a unified independent nation. 4. Are there any differences between England and Wales in terms of cultural tradition ? 4.Yes, there are. The close long-standing relationship means that modern Wales lacks some of the outward signs of difference which Scotland possesses—its legal system and its education system are exactly the same as in England. Often official statistics are given for "England and Wales". However, Wales is different, and one of the key markers of that difference is the Welsh language—the old British Celtic tongue which is still in daily use. 5. Why is Northern Ireland, according to the author, so significant in the United Kingdom? What is the political problem there? 5. Until 1921 the full name of the UK was "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland", not only "Northern Ireland", because the whole island of Ireland was politically integrated with Great Britain, and had been since 1801, while Britain's domination of the Irish dated back centuries even before that date. But Irish desires for an independent Irish state were never lost, and one of the key issues in late nineteenth century British politics was a campaign in parliament for what was called "home-rule"—Irish political control of Irish affairs. The Home Rule Bill was finally passed in 1914, but the process was overtaken by the First World War and was suspended for the duration of the war.
英语国家概况 P17 1.Britain is now a multiracial society which produces a population of which 1 in 20 are of non-European ethnicity. 2.Britain is a country with a history of invasions. In 43 AD Britain was invaded by the Roman Empire in the 11th century they suffered invasions from Normans. 3.Charles the first, king of Britain, was executed, because he attempted to overthrow parliament in the English Revolution. https://www.doczj.com/doc/3c15450357.html, two Scottish cities which have ancient and internationally respected universities: Edinburgh and Glasgow. 5.Both the Scottish and Welsh people elect their members of parliaments to the London Parliament and each holds 72 and 38 seats respectively. P47 6.The doctrine of the “divine right of kings”held that the sovereign derived his authority from God not from his subjects. 7.During the civil war in the 17th century, those who represented the interests of Parliament aare called roundheads, and those who supported the King were called loyalists. 8.In 1215, some feudal barons and the Church forced King John to sign the Magna Carta to place some limits on the King’s power.
Chapter 1 land and people are the differences between Britain and the British Isles, Great Britain,England,the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth The British Isles,Greant Britina and England are geographical names, no the official names of the country,while the official name is the United Kingdom,but the full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britian. the geographical position of Britian Britain is an island country. It lies in the north Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of is separated from the rest of Europe by the English channel in the south and the North Sea in the east. in Great Britain are mostly highland and lowland The north and west of Britain are mainly highland, while the south and south-east are mostly lowlands. Britain have a favourable climate why Yes,it has a favourable climate, because it has a maritime type of climate---winters are mild,not too cold and summers are cool, not too has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole has a small range of temperature,too. are the factors which influence the climate in Britain Which part of Britain has the most rainfall and which part is the driest
《英语国家概况》课程习题集西南科技大学成人、网络教育学院版权所有 习题 【说明】：本课程《英语国家概况》（编号为12010）共有单选题,名词解释题,简答题,填空题2等多种试题类型，其中，本习题集中有[简答题]等试题类型未进入。 一、单选题 1. Celts were different groups of ancient people who came originally from________ A. France B. Denmark C. Ireland D. Germany 2. Who invaded and conquered Britain for the first time in 55 BC? A. Emperor Claudius B. Julius Caesar C. King Alfred D. King Ethelred 3. Who is the author of Murder in the Cathedral? A. Christopher Marlowe B. T. S. Eliot C. Ben Johnson D. Thomas Becket 4.When Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, and was succeeded by his son, ______, the regime began immediately to collapse. A. Henry B. Hamilton C. Richard D. Charles 5. The 18th century saw selective breeding of cattle, sheep and houses by _________. A. Jethro Tull B. Thomas Coke C. George III D. Robert Bakewell 6. Which of the following is not one of the members of the Lords Temporal? A. all hereditary peers and peeresses of the England, Scotland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom (but not peers of Ireland) B. lire peers created to assist the House in its judicial duties C. senior bishops of the Church of England D. all other life peers 7. Two years after the ending of the Hundred Years’ War with France, England was thrown into another series of civil wars, ________. A. the War of the Celts
英语国家概况（谢福之主编）课后答案 一、选择题（答案在下面） I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. 1.The two main islands of the British Isles are . A. Great Britain and Ireland B. Great Britain and Scotland C. Great Britain and Wales D. Great Britain and England 2.is the capital city of Scotland. A. Belfast B. Edinburgh C. Aberdeen D. Cardiff 3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million. A. 160 B. 600 C. 60 D. 16 4.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest. A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Northern Ireland 5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England. A. northeastern B. southeastern C. northwestern D. southwestern 6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages. A. Celtic B. Indo-Iranian C. Germanic D. Roman 7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of words to English. A. Danish and Finnish B. Dutch and German C. French and Italian D. Latin and Greek 8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence. A. Norman B. Dutch C. German D. Danish 9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of . A. grammar B. handwriting C. spelling D. pronunciation 10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English. A. half B. a quarter C. one third D. one fifth 11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410. A. Norman B. Danish C. Celtic D. Germanic 12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England. A. Celtic Christianity B. Anglo-Saxon Christianity C. Germanic Christianity D. Roman Christianity 13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of . A. St. Augustine B. Edward the Confessor C. William the Conqueror D. Alfred the Great 14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England. A. Viking invasion B. signing of the Magna Carta C. Norman Conquest D. Adoption of common law 15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of . A. the House of Valois B. the House of York C. the House of Tudor D. the House of Lancaster 16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to . A. divorce his wife B. break with Rome C. support the Protestants D. declare his supreme power over the
第二部分爱尔兰共和国 第11章地理和历史 11.1 复习笔记 Ⅰ. Geographical Features Ⅱ. Climate and Weather 1. The Northwest 2. Connacht and Clare 3. The Southwest 4. The Southeast 5. The Central Lowland 6. The Northeast Ⅲ. Population and Religion Ⅳ. Historical Background Ⅴ. Foreign Policy Ⅰ. Geographical Features 1. The Republic of Ireland is bounded on the northeast by Northern Ireland, on the east and southeast by the Irish Sea and St. George’s Channel and on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The capital is Dublin. 3. Variety is the main feature of the lowlands. The Central Lowland is the heart of Ireland. 4. The Irish coast, with its striking cliffs, is among the most impressive in Europe. 5. As Ireland was completely covered by ice sheets during the Ice Age, all extant plants and animals are migrant species from other parts of Europe. Ⅰ. 地理特征 1. 爱尔兰共和国的东北部和北爱尔兰接壤，东部和东南部是爱尔兰海和圣乔治海峡，北部和西部是大西洋。 2. 首都是都柏林。 3. 低地的主要特点是多样性。爱尔兰的核心地区是中央低地。 4. 爱尔兰海岸有惊人的悬崖，是欧洲最令人印象深刻的风景。 5. 在冰河时期，爱尔兰完全被冰覆盖，所有现存的植物和动物都来自欧洲其他地区。 Ⅱ. Climate and Weather The weather of Ireland is described as “mild,moist and changeable.” Ireland has excessive rainfall. Geographers have distinguished six climatic regions as follows. 1. The Northwest The annual rainfall is from 1,016 to 1,778 mm with the maximum in winter. The mean temperatures for January, the coolest month, are about 5℃, with the summer means about 13℃ or 14℃. 2. Connacht and Clare
2013-2014学年度第一学期 英国国家概况期末试题 （考试时间120分钟，总分100分） 班级姓名成绩 得分评卷人复查人 I. Multiple Choice Questions. (50 points, 2 point for each) Directions: In this part of the test, there are 50 unfinished statements or questions. For each of the unfinished statements or questions, four suggested answers, marked A. B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet. I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts： 1.The British Isles are made up of________ A.two large islands and hundreds of small ones B. two large islands and Northern Ireland C. three large islands and hundreds of small ones D. three large islands and Northern Ireland 2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are_______ A.Britain，Scotland and Wales B. England，Scotland and Wales C. Britain，Scotland and Ireland D. England，Scotland and Ireland 3.The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries______ A. that have a large number of British immigrants B. that fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars C. that speak English as their native language D. that were once colonies of Britain 4. About a hundred years ago，as a result of imperialist expansion，Britain ruled an empire that had one fourth of the world's people and ______of the world's land area. A.one third B. one fifth C. one fourth D. two fifths 5.The earliest invasion of England is that by _____. A. the Iberian B. the Danes C. the Celts D. the Anglo-Saxons 6.the Celts religion was _____. A.Christianity B. Druidism C. Norman belief D. Roman Catholic 7.the Anglo-Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain.
Chapter 2 1.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T) 2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T) 3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T) 4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T) 5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F) 6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T) 7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T) 8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F) 9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F) 10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T) 1. The D attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410. A. Norman B. Danish C. Celtic D. Germanic 2.By the late 7th century, D became the dominant religion in England. A. Celtic Christianity B. Anglo-Saxon Christianity C. Germanic Christianity D. Roman Christianity 3.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of B . A. St. Augustine B. Edward the Confessor C. William the Conqueror D. Alfred the Great 4.The C marked the establishment of feudalism in England. A. Viking invasion B. signing of the Magna Carta C. Norman Conquest D. Adoption of common law 5.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of C . A. the House of Valois B. the House of York C. the House of Tudor D. the House of Lancaster 6.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to A . A. divorce his wife B. break with Rome C. support the Protestants D. declare his supreme power over the church 7.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between B . A. Protestants and Puritans B. Royalists and Parliamentarians C. nobles and peasants D. aristocrats and Christians 8. A was passed after the Glorious Revolution. A. Bill of Rights B. Act of Supremacy C. Provisions of Oxford D. Magna Carta 9.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the C century. A. 17th B. 18th C. 19th D. 20th
英美国家概况课后题及答案 Chapter 2 1.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T) 2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T) 3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T) 4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T) 5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F) 6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T) 7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T) 8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F) 9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F) 10.In an effort to make a promise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)
British Survey Test Part I Geography 2. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K. A. northern B. eastern C. southern D . western 3. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is _____. A. Northern Ireland B. England C. Scotland D. Welsh 12. London is situated on the River of _____. A. Parret B. Thames C. Spey D. Severn 43. _____ includes London, the centre of government for the whole nation. A. Scotland B. Northern Ireland C. Wales D. England 1.The capital of Australia is(). A.Canberra B.Sydney C.Darwin D.Melbourne The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from _______ A. Denmark B. Belgium C. The Netherlands D.France 3. Australia’s National Day falls on(), the date of the first European settlement in Australia. A.January 26 B.February 15 C.July 4 D.November 11 6.()granted Canada full legislative authority in domestic and external affairs. A.Peace Treaty B.British American Act C.Act of Union D.Statute of Westminster 8. General elections are held about every()years in New Zealand with two main parties competing with each other. A.3 B.4 C.2 D.5 9. Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of() A.Quebec B.Ontario C.Nova Scotia D.Saskatchewan
英语国家概况课后习题（附答案） Chapter 1 Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. —T—2.The Severn River is the longest river of Britain ,which originates in Wales and flows through western England. —F—3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language. —F—4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of Britain. —F—5.Although the climate in Britain is generally mild ,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls bellow-10℃in January. —T—6.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons. —T—7.The Celtic people were the earliest known inhabitants of Britain. —F—8.English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16th century. Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements. 1.The two main islands of the British Isles are—A— A.Great Britain and Ireland B.Great Britain and Shcotland
英美国家概括选择题 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Unit 1 1.Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of London? A. The cultural centre. B. The business centre. C. The financial centre. D The sport centre. 2.Which of the following is not true about the characteristics of Britain? A. 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 British. 6. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was built by D.William the Conqueror. 7. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. The Anglo-Saxons 8. Which is the largest city in Scotland? C. Glasgow Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom 1.Which of the following is not a characteristic of Britain government? A. It offers the Queen high political status and power. B. It is both a parliamentary democracy and a