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 church
17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .
A. Protestants and Puritans
B. Royalists and Parliamentarians
C. nobles and peasants
D. aristocrats and Christians
18.was passed after the Glorious Revolution.
A. Bill of Rights
B. Act of Supremacy
C. Provisions of Oxford
D. Magna Carta
19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.
A. 17th
B. 18th
C. 19th
D. 20th
20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the century.
A. 17th
B. 18th
C. 19th
D. 20th
21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the
following branches with the exception of the .
A. judiciary
B. legislature
C. monarchy
D. executive
22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .
A. passing the bills
B. advising the government
C. political parties
D. public attitude
23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House of Commons.
A. rival
B. complement
C. criticize
D. inspect
24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .
A. collective responsibility
B. individual responsibility
C. defending the collectivism
D. defending the individuals
25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .
A. make decisions
B. give advice
C. pass bills
D. supervise the Cabinet
26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.
A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six
27.has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.
A. Wales
B. England
C. Scotland
D. Northern Ireland
28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.
A. single-party
B. two-party
C. three-party
D. multi-party
29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and .
A. government intervention
B. nationalization of enterprises
C. social reform
D. a belief in individualism
30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .
A. set up the National Health Service
B. improved public transportation
C. abolished the old tax system
D. enhanced the economic development
31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .
A. 1860s
B. 1870s
C. 1880s
D.1890s
32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
33.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.
A. oil crisis
B. high inflation rates
C. large imports
D. unemployment problem
34.Of the following practices, 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
35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except .
A. limiting government spending
B. keeping inflation under control
C. reducing unemployment
D. reducing inequality
36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.
A. 54%
B. 64%
C. 74%
D.84%
37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .
A. the North Sea
B. the English Channel
C. The sea area around Ireland
D. The sea area between Britain and Ireland
38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in the country.
A. 1/3
B. 1/4
C. 1/5
D. 2/3
39.The car industry in Britain in mostly .
A. foreign-owned
B. state-owned
C. joint-venture
D. privately-owned
40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experienced spectacular growth since the
end of Word War II.
A. agriculture
B. energy industry
C. service industry
D. manufacturing industry
41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the
introduction of comprehensive schools in the .
A. 1930s
B. 1940s
C. 1950s
D. 1960s
42.About of British children receive primary and secondary education through the
independent system.
A. 5%
B. 6%
C. 7%
D. 8%
43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining
funds from all the following sources except .
A. tuition fees
B. loans
C. donations
D. corporate contributions
44.Of the following, 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
45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .
A. some educational qualifications
B. no educational qualifications
C. General Certificate of Education-Advanced
D. General National V ocational Qualifications
46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the ―Big Three‖
with the exception of .
A. The Times
B. The Guardian
C. The Observer
D. The Daily Telegraph
47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500
million viewers worldwide.
A. feature
B. drama
C. documentary
D. soap opera
48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.
A. BSB
B. SkyTV
C. BBC
D. BSkyB
49.Of the following, 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
50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .
A. Trooping the Color
B. Queen’s Christmas message
C. Boxing Day
D. Christmas pantomime
51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .
A. poetry
B. drama
C. novel
D. pamphlet
52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s ―Declaration of Independence.‖
A. ―I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud‖
B. Don Juan
C.―Preface to Lyrical Ballads‖
D. Prometheus Unbound
53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.
A. A Tale of Two Cities
B. David Copperfield
C. Oliver Twist
D. Great Expectations
54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century.
A. Robert Louis Stevenson
B. John Milton
C. Joseph Conrad
D. Thomas Hardy
55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms of Neo-Romanticism.
A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.
B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.
C. The writers believed in ―Art for Art’s Sake‖.
D. Treasure Island was a representative work.
56.is NOT included in the modernist group.
A. Oscar Wild
B. Virginia Woolf
C. William Butler Yeats
D. T. S. Eliot
57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.
A. Jude the Obscure
B. Tess of the D’Urbervilles
C. Adam Bede
D. The Return of the Native
58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.
A. She was a central figure of the ―Bloomsbury Group‖.
B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.
C. She was an influential feminist.
D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.
59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.
A. Samuel Beckett
B. James Joyce
C. William Golding
D. V. S. Naipaul
60.Waiting for Godot is written by .
A. Samuel Beckett
B. George Orwell
C. William Golding
D. D. H. Lawrence
61.The United States has states on the continent.
A. 50
B. 49
C. 48
D. 35
62.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.
A. Alaska
B. Hawaii
C. Texas
D. Florida
63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the
Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its .
A. northern, east, west
B. central, east, west
C. southern, west, east
D. western, east, west
64.The largest river in the U. S. is .
A. the Missouri River
B. the Mississippi River
C. the Ohio River
D. the Colorado River
65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located .
A. in the South
B. along the Pacific Coast
C. in New England
D. in the Midwest
66.is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
A. Yellowstone National Park
B. The Grand Canyon
C. Niagara Falls
D. The Great Salt Lake
67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .
A. Indians
B. Eskimos
C. Aleuts
D. Blacks
68.The largest minority in the United States is the .
A. Pacific Islanders
B. Blacks
C. Native Americans
D. Asians
69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States,
particularly from .
A. Europe
B. Asia
C. Africa
D. South America
70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .
A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-class
B. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-class
C. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-class
D. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class
71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at in .
A. Jamestown, Louisiana
B. Boston, Massachusetts
C. Jamestown, Virginia
D. Plymouth, Georgia
72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecution in
England.
A. Protestants
B. Puritans
C. Catholics
D. Christians
73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .
A. French and American Indians
B. French and Spaniards
C. French and British
D. British and American Indians
74.―No taxation without representation‖ was the rallying slogan of .
A. the settlers of Virginia
B. the people of Pennsylvania
C. the colonists in New England
D. the people of the 13 colonies
75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .
A. Concord
B. Lexington
C. Philadelphia
D. Boston
76.In May 1775, 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
77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Constitution
C. Emancipation Proclamation
D. Bill of Rights
78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars.
A. neutrality
B. full involvement
C. partial involvement
D. appeasement
79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.
A. Wilson
B. Truman
C. Roosevelt
D. Kennedy
80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the
terms of Presidents .
A. Johnson, Nixon and Ford
B. Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy
C. Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon
D. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson
81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .
A. 1787
B. 1789
C. 1791
D. 1793
82.The Constitution of the United States .
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
83.The Bill of Rights .
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
84.The following except 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
85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.
A. the Senator
B. the Representative
C. the Secretary of State
D. the President
86.The following except 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
87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .
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
88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and years respectively.
A. two, four
B. two, three
C. two, six
D. six, two
89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.
A. six
B. seven
C. eight
D. nine
90.The President is directly voted into office by .
A. all citizens of America
B. the citizens over 18 years old
C. electors elected by the voters
D. the senators and representatives
91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields
except .
A. machinery
B. automobiles
C. ore
D. chemicals
92.The modern American economy progressed from 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
93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.
A. political authority
B. economic rights
C. judicial authority
D. diplomatic authority
94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urge of .
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Andrew Jackson
D. Alexander Hamilton
95.The following inventions took place during the ―second industrial revolution‖
except .
A. typewriter
B. telephone
C. electric light
D. refrigerator
96.President Johnson tried to build a ―Great Society‖ by introducing various programs like the
following except .
A. Medicare
B. Food Stamps
C. Education Initiatives
D. Unemployment Pension
97.About of American crops are for export.
A. half
B. one third
C. one fourth
D. one fifth
98.The following statements are all true except .
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.
99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.
A. Ford
B. General Motors
C. Chrysler
D. American Motors 100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.
A. kindergarten
B. public
C. elementary
D. private
102.Of the following subjects, 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
103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of .
A. Yale University
B. Harvard University
C. Princeton University
D. New York University
104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.
A. universities and colleges
B. research institutions
C. technical institutions
D. community colleges
105.Of the following, 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
106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .
A. attending lectures and completing assignments
B. passing examinations
C. working for communities
D. earning a certain number of credits
107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.
A. Harvard University
B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
C. Princeton University
D. Yale University
108.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
109.Of the following, 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) 110.The National Day of the United States falls on .
A. June 4th
B. July 4th
C. June 14th
D. July 14th
111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.
A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen Poe
B. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan Edwards
C. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan Edwards
D. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving 112.is regarded as ―the father of American literature‖.
A. James Fennimore Cooper
B. Ralph Waldo Emerson
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Washington Irving
113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.
A. The Scarlet Letter
B. The House of the Seven Gables
C. The Marble Faun
D. Nature
114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.
A. The Last of the Mohicans
B. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
C. Moby Dick
D. Daisy Miller
115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.
A. colloquial speech
B. a sense of humor
C. a realistic view
D. an idealistic view
116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.
A. Stephen Crane
B. Frank Norris
C. Theodore Dreiser
D. Herman Melville 117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .
A. The Great Gatsby, the American Dream
B. Tender is the Night, love
C. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneself
D. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature
118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.
A. The Sun Also Rises
B. The Sound and the Fury
C. A Farewell to Arms
D. For Whom the Bell Tolls
119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.
A. Alice Walker
B. Ernest Hemingway
C. William Faulkner
D. Eugene O’Neil 120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A.Ralph Ellison
B. Tony Morrison
C. Richard Wright
D. James Baldwin
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二、判断题及答案
Chapter 1
1.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T)
2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(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 the United Kingdom.(F)
5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(T)
6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(T)
7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(F)
8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.(T)
9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)
10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)
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)
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)
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)
Chapter 5
1.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)
https://www.doczj.com/doc/4212440030.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)
Chapter 6
1.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(F)
2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.(T)
3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(T)
4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.(T)
5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.(F)
6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.(F)
7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".(F)
8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(F)
9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.(T)
10.V.S.Naipaul detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.(T)
Chapter 7
1.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.(F)
2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.(F)
3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.(F)
4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.(T)
5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war.(F)
6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.(F)
7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.(F)
8.In Ireland, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power of making laws.(F)
9.English is the only official language in Ireland, because the majority of people speak it as their tongue.(F)
10.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith.(T)
Chapter 8
1.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country's continental territory.(F)
2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate,with some mild subtropical and tropical zones.(T)
3.Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south,runs a well--known 50-centimeter rainfall line.(T)
4.New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States , and it is composed of five boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens.(T)
5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here.(F)
6.Half of the U.S. Population lives in the western metropolitan centers.(F)
7.The Blacks brought from Africa to America usually worked on plantations or farms in the North.(F)
8.During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to America.(T)
9.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were Asians.(T)
10.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for a higher standard of living.(T)
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)
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)
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)
Chapter 12
https://www.doczj.com/doc/4212440030.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/4212440030.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)
Chapter 13
1.Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin are two sources of American literary spirit.(T)
2.Walt Whitman introduced great innovations to American literature, and he devised a poetic style,free verse.(T)
3.Emily Dickinson's poems are usually long, exploring the inner life of the individual.(F)
4.Stephen Crane is famous for his writings about Americans living in Europe.(F)
5.Ezra Pound led the School of Imagism, which advocates a clear, highly visual presentation.(T)
6.As a Jewish writer, Saul Bellow focused on Jewish characters and social problems.(T)
7.Jack Kerouace's On The Road is a representative work of "the Beat Generation".(T)
8.Alice Walker was passionate about both the civil rights movement and the women's movement, and The Color Purple is her masterpiece.(T)
9.America's most renowned playwright is Tennessee Williams, and his plays are highly experimental in form and style.(F)
10.Arthur Miller was concerned with the conflicts of the individual within society, and Death of a Salesman is his masterpiece.(T)
Chapter 14
1.Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of territory.(T)
2.Canada's expansive area can be divided into five geographic regions, each with a distinct landscape and climate.(T)
3.The lakes in Canada cover 7.6% of the Canadian landmass.(T)
4.Canada has a typical oceanic climate influenced by both Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.(F)
5.The Seven Years' War led to the British control of most of the territories in Canada.(F)
6.Canada was split into Upper Canada and Lower Canada in 1791.(T)
7.During World War II, neutral policy protected Canada from the wartime destruction.(F)
8.Quebec separated from Canada and established a French--speaking nation in the 1960s.(F)
9.Chretien's Liberal government succeeded in lowering the persistently high unemployment rate.(T)
10.Canada was the first country in the world to allow same--sex marriage.(F)
II. State your understanding of the following questions.
1. How do British enjoy the Christmas day?
Christmas is the biggest and best loved British holiday. Schools close for the holiday period,
as do shops and offices, so people can spend time at home with their families. Most British people celebrate it by exchanging gifts and Christmas cards, preparing holiday foods, and decorating homes and workplaces.There are three Christmas traditions which are particularly British: one is the Christmas Pantomime, a comical musical play. Another tradition is the Queen's Christmas message, broadcast over the television and radio. A third British tradition, which is also celebrated in countries with British heritages, is Boxing Day, which falls on the day after Christmas.
2.What were the major causes of Britain’s relative economic decline in the postwar period?
First, Britain suffered great economic losses in two World Wars and had gone heavily into debt to finance the war. Second, the era of the British Empire was over. India and other British colonies, which provided raw material & large market for British goods, gained independence. Third, Britain was forced to maintain an expensive military presence in many overseas locations until the end of 1960s. Fourth, Britain had to make Substantial financial contributions to NA TO and the UN Security Council. Finally, Britain failed to invest in industry after WWII whereas its competitors like Germany and Japan caught up with Britain by investing in the most modern equipment and means of production.
3. What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
It is a voluntary association of independent sovereign states, all of which acknowledge the British monarch as symbolic head of the association. The Commonwealth is not a political union of any sort, and its member states have full autonomy to manage their own internal and external affairs. It is primarily an organization in which countries with diverse economic backgrounds have an opportunity for close and equal interaction after gaining independence. The major activities of the Commonwealth are designed to advocate democracy, human rights, and to promote economic cooperation and growth within its members.
4. What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?
The first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much education as possible. It is an outcome of the American's assertions about the equality among people.The second ideal is that of producing a society that is totally literate and of local control. Education in the U.S. is governed by state and local governments, not by the national government.The third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already known. Learning is not just a process of memorizing knowledge that already exists in books. It is an enterprise of exploration, experimentation, analysis and synthesis.
5. How is a President voted into office in America? What are your ideas about the American election?
Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for the presidency. To win a presidential election, a candidate has to spend millions of dollars, travel all over the country to make speeches, and debate on television with the rival. The general election is technically divided into two stages. During the first stage , presidential electors for each state will be chosen. In the second stage the electors meet and vote a President. Since the second stage is
only a kind of formality, everyone knows who will be the next President as soon as the first stage is over.
An open answer to the second part.
6. Why can we say that Puritanism has much influence on America?
a) Puri tans were encouraged to read the Bible in order to better understand the God’s will. Thus, education had been essential for Puritans, which education had been stressed during American history.
b) When Puritans came to America, they wanted to build ―a city upon hill‖—an ideal
community. Since that time, Americans have viewed their country as a great experiment, a worthy model of other nations.
c) Puritans established another American tradition—a strain of often intolerant moralism, which
had had much influence on the following generations.
d) The Puritans also have left rich cultural heritage to future Americans. The American values
such as individualism, hard work, and respect of education owe very much to the Puritan
beliefs.
《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
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》模拟试卷（二） (考试时间150分钟) (英语专业) I. Direction: Read the following unfinished statements of questions carefully. For each unfinished statement of question four suggested answers A; B, C and D are given. Choose the one 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 (25%) 1. There are ______ political divisions on the island of Great Britain. A. one B. two C. three D. four 2. Magna Carta had altogether 63 clauses of which the most important matters could be seen in three of the following except _______. A. no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council; B. no serf should be arrested, imprisoned or deprived of his property except by the law of the land C. London and other towns should retain their ancient rights and privileges D. There should be the same weights and measures through - out the country. 3. The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor ________ modified and improved the design in 1765. A. Abraham Darby B. James Watt C. John Kay D. Richard Arkwright 4. In some areas factory farming methods are used, particularly for ________. A. growing crop B. producing milk C. catching fish D. rearing poultry 5. By tradition, the leader of the majority party is appointed ______ by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom. A. Prime Minister B. Member of Parliament C. Lord of Appeal D. Speaker of the House 6. Under the Anglo - Irish Treaty, Britain established _______ with dominion status in Ireland in 1921. A. the Anglican Church of Ireland B. the Irish Free State C. the Irish Republican Army
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/4212440030.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.
u n i t7 1 (1)What are the purposes of the British education system (2)Please comment on these purposes. (3)What are the main purposes of the Chinese education system (4)Are there any differences or similarities in the education of the two nations 答：(1)The purpose of the British education system is to teach children practical skills and socialize them. (2)Children learn practical skills, and the rules and values they need to become good citizens, to participate in the community, and to contribute to the economic prosperity of an advanced industrial economy. (3)The purpose of the Chinese education is to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills they will need to become active members of society. (4) In china, people think school is just about teaching children what are often called” the three R’s---“reading, writing and ‘arithmetic”(reading, writing and arithmetic). 2. How does the British education reflect social class British education reflect the deeper divisions in British society in which social class is still very important: class inequality can be erased or continued according to education policy. What’s more, the enduring feature of British education is the continuing debate over how “equal” educational opportunity should be. In British, the accent you speak with, the clothes you wear, and the schools you attend are all markers that identify your social class. The school (or college)tie is a clear marker of social class. Even on informal occasions you will sometimes see men wearing their school ties as belts to hold up their trousers –proudly displaying their attendance at a certain school. In Britain, where you are educated is very important to you future. 3 what are the major changes that have taken place since World war 2 Is British education moving towards more progress or more equality Pick up some examples from the text to illustrate your points. Other major changes to the British education system were caused by world war Ⅱ。This time, the new system would emphasize equality. The result was the 1944 Education Act which made entry to secondary schools and universities”meritocratic”. Children would be abilities they displayed. All children were given the right to a free secondary education and the main concern was to make sure more children had access to a good education. In the 1960s,comprehensive schools were introduced all over the country, which ended the division between grammar schools----where the most academically capable pupils were sent to be prepared for university----and vocational school where less successful pupils were sent to learn allowed to let children "compete" for places. 4. Why does the author say that universities in Britain have been rather elitist 答：Most students were from the middle classes, attended good schools, performed well in their A-levels and received a fully-funded place in a university. In recent years, great efforts have been made to increase the numbers of and kinds of people that pursue higher education. Access for mature students and students without traditional A-level qualifications is widening. 5. (1) what is the Open University in Britain (2)What do you think of this system (1)The Open University offers a non-traditional route for people to take university level courses and receive a university degree. People can follow university courses through textbooks, TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence, videos, residential schools and a network of study centre. (2)It was the Open University which provided the inspiration for the founding of China’s TV and Radio University. Unit 8 British Foreign Relations 1.What and how did the British empire end How did the British react to this reality How did the end of British imperialism influence the psychology of the British and the making of Britain's foreign policy (1) The end of the great British empire was surprisingly rapid. In 1946, Jordan, in the Middle East, was granted independence. The following year, India and Pakistan followed suit. In 1948, Burma and Ceylon
1．第1题 Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords? do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings. consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal. lords are expected to represent the interests of the public. of the lords in the House of Lords are males. 您的答案：C 题目分数： 此题得分： 2．第2题 The largest religion in the US is ___. 您的答案：B 题目分数： 此题得分：
3．第3题 Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain? differences between north and south of social systems between Scotland and Wales differencs between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker. differences between immigrants and the British 您的答案：B 题目分数： 此题得分： 4．第4题 Which of the following agreement is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland? Anglo-Irish Agreement Belfast Agreement Good Friday Agreement Multi-Party Agreement 您的答案：C 题目分数： 此题得分： 5．第5题 Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, ___.
广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育 《英语国家概况》第一套复习题 I. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False . ( 1.5 points each , 30 points in total ) 1.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. 2.People from different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. 3.In terms of population and area, Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom. 4.Because of political troubles, Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. 5.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo-Saxons. 6.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain. 7.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century. 8.The British history before 55 BC is basically undocumented. 9.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC. 10.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe – the Britons. 11.The Anglo –Saxons came to Britain in the mid-5th century. 12.The Vikings began to attack the English coasts in the 8th century. 13.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France. 14.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople. 15.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans for trade and territory. 16.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation. 17.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers. 18.British Parliament is the law-making body of the Commonwealth of Nations. 19.The members in the House of Commons in Britain are appointed rather than elected. 20.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world. Answer keys: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. T 11.T 12. T 13. T 14. F 15. F 16. T 17. F 18. F 19. F 20. T II. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. (2 points each, 40 points in total) 1. ___B_____ is the capitall city of Scotland. A. Belfast B. Edinburgh C. Aberdeen D. Cardiff 2. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, ____D_____ is the smallest. A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Northern Ireland 3. Almost a quarter of the British population lives in ____B_______ England. A. northeastern B.southeastern C. northwestern D. southwestern
2011年英语国家概况复习提纲（2010级1、2、3、4班） 一、考试题型 1、选择题（10%）：10个小题，每题1分。 2、判断正误题（10%）：10个小题，每题1分。 3、术语翻译（英译汉10%）：10术语，每个术语1分。 4、名词解释（20%）：5个术语，每个4分。 5、简答题（30%）：6个小题，每题5分。 6、论述题（20%）：1个小题。 二、考试范围 美国部分全部10章，英国部分前4章（第一至第四章）、2000年——2010年八级考试中关于英语国家概况试题。 三、考试依据 教材、课件PPT、历年八级考试中关于英语国家概况试题 四、考试重点 1、重点翻译术语： (1) New Frontier 新边疆 (2) the Civil Rights Movement 民权运动 (3) the Great Society 伟大社会 (4) the Counterculture Movement 反主流文化运动 (5) the New Left Movement 新左派运动 (6) the Anti-War Movement 反战运动 (7) the Strategic Defence Initiative 战略防御措施 (8) the Populist Party人民党
(9) Star Wars星球大战 (10) Monroe Doctrine门罗主义 (11) Truman Doctrine 杜鲁门主义 (12) the Marshall Plan 马歇尔计划 (13) the Missile Crisis 导弹危机 (14) the House Un-American Activities Committee 众议院非美活动调查委员会 (15) WASP 白人盎格鲁—撒克逊新教徒 (16) indentured servants 契约佣工 (17) the Civil War 美国内战 (18) the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 全国有色人种协进会 (19) model minority 模范少数族裔 (20) Indian Reservations 印第安人保留区 (21) Gold Rush淘金热 (22) Supreme Court最高法院 (23) the Court of Appeals 上诉法院 (24) the District Court地区法庭 (25) judicial review 司法复审 (26) the House of Representatives 众议院 (27) chief justice 首席大法官 (28) associate justice 大法官 (29) the Articles of Confederation 《邦联条例》 (30) winner-take-all 赢者通吃/ （美国总统选举中）胜者获得所有选举人选票
英语作业答案 Unit 1 Ⅰ.Read the following statements carefully and decide whether they are True or False. 1. The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T) 英伦三岛包括英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士。 2. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. (F) British 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 the United Kingdom. (F) 英格兰是面积最大，人口最多的 5. The longest river of Britain originates in Wales. (T) The River Severn:赛文河 6. Because of political troubles，Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. (T) Ⅱ. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. 1. The two main islands of the British Isles are . 不列颠群岛是由两个大岛组成的：不列颠和爱尔兰 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. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom，is the smallest. A.England B. Scotland C.Wales D. Northern Ireland 4. 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 5. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence. A. Norman B. Dutch C. German D. Danish 6. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of . A. grammar B. handwriting C. spelling D. pronunciation 7. At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English. A. half B. a quarter C. One third D. one fifth III. Give brief answers to the following questions· 1. What is the full name of the U.K.? The full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2. Why do tourists from all over the world like to go to Scotland? They like to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery, to drink Scotch whisky and to see Scotsman wearing kilts and playing bagpipes. 3. How many periods can the development of the English language be divided into and what are they?
（专科）英语国家概况1模拟题一 ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points) 1. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? A in the Highlands B in the Lowlands C in the Uplands D in the west of Scotland 2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for: A its most famo us landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway” B its rich cultural life C its low living standards D its endless political problems 3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain? A in the southeast of England B in the northeast of England C in the southeast of Scotland D in the northeast of Scotland 4. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist? A D.H Lawrence B Robert L. Stevenson C Charles Dickens D Walter Scott 5. The first European settlement on the continent Australia began in ___ A 1902 B 1788 C 1770 D 1787 6. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? A football B tennis C archery D cricket 7. On which day is Halloween celebrated? A 5 November B 31 October C 17 March D 25 December 8. Which of the following is NOT true about lie peers? A They are not from the aristocratic families. B They cannot sit in the House of Lords. C They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement. D The titles cannot be inherited by their children. 9. Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities? A Britain B Russia C Italy D United Sates 10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia? A The smallest continent B the largest island C the highest continent D the driest continent 11. Australia’s three most important field crops are ____. A Cotton, barley, and sugar-cane B Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-cane C wheat, barley, and sugar-cane D wheat, sugar-cane and cotton 12. TAFE is a form of: A primary education B secondary education C post-secondary education D private education 13.____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia. A The Sydney Morning Herald B The Australian C The Mercury D The Australian Financial Review 14. The first settlers of New Zealand were ____. A voyagers from East Polynesia B European navigators