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英国文化英语作文3篇篇一：英国文化与中国文化对比(英文)Western students enjoy a seemingly relaxed educational experience. This, however, is not the case for students in Asia, who face crushing workloads and are often very disciplined. In the first part of her Globalist.The decision is partly based on an inability — or unwillingness — to spend thousands of dollars in tuition fees, especially given the suspicion that local schools are better anyway. After all, what more could one want from a basic education than a strong grounding in language, math and science, all subjects in which Asian schools famously excel. Our main concern is the ability of our son — and indeed the whole family — to adapt to the strict diligence that is expected of the Chinese. Apprehension increases when talking to local friends.China has a long history of standardized tests, beginning with the ancient imperial exams initiated during the Sui Dynasty.Shelly Chen is at the top of the class at the Shanghai foreign language school, one of the city’s best middle schools. Already near fluent in English, she is studying German and ranks among the highest in her gradein physics. Her goal is to get a full scholarship to Harvard tostudy biochemistry. It is not only Western expatriates that grow anxious when hearing about students like Shelly.Throughout England, politicians, parents and pundits worry that the industriousness and discipline of kids in the East are leaving relatively relaxed Westerners trailing behind. Though there is some debate surrounding the statistics, it is widely believed that North America is failing to produce sufficient graduates in sciences and engineering.Still less controversy attends the observation that math scores throughout the West rank well below those of most Asian countries. As a result, there is a deepening consensus that, in order to maintain its competitive edge, Chinese students are taught that all questions have but one right answer and there is little room for debate.North American education needs to move away from an emphasis on fun, flexibility and individual learning styles.Instead, it has to shift towards a more strict, disciplined teaching environment that math and science, in particular, seem to demand.This shift can be discerned even in Canada, where there are no college entrance exams, and where,standardized testing, memorization and rote learning have long been frowned upon.Nevertheless, there is a mounting chorus complaining that the prominence given to creativity cheatsstudents out of a proper education.People like science teacher Sumitra Rajagopalan are entreating Canadian educators to adopt a more Asian pedagogical philosophy based on “constant repetition, recitation, grilling and drilling”. In the United States, the rise of China and India is putting even more emphasis on the demand for education reform.Tougher standards,New policies —such as No Child Left Behind —have led to an increased stress on standardized testing. In the 2006 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush mentioned the threat of Asia’s giants specifically whe n introducing his “Competitive Initiative”, a program that promises substantial funds for the teaching of basic math and science.But in an ironic twist, there is an increasing desire to make education more England in China. Many now agree that the lack of creativity in China’s education system will soon prove a major stumbling block in the country’s continuing development. Government and business leaders worry about a derivative, manufacturing-based economy, which is unable to innovate core technology, lacks major research and development projects — and lags far behind in creative sectors like marketing and design.A lack of flexibility and inability of individuals to take the initiative affects the entire service sector, paralyzing employees at every level. Arriving late for the set breakfast at a five-star hotel in Chengdu, for example, I, along with a group of other foreigners, found that the coffee had run out. Our request for more threw the staff into crisis.It was not until a series of meetings had been held and permission sought from senior management that a fresh pot could be brewed.Passing even trivial problems up the management hierarchy in this way is simply impossible in a sophisticated post-industrial society. China has implemented a set o f reforms known as “quality education”.This policy, which aims to teach creativity and emphasize character development, has resulted in certain concrete shifts including changes to textbooks, an increased emphasis on oral skills in language learning —and various attempts to get teachers to encourage student participation. Most Chinese, however, are skeptical that anything other than surface transformation is taking place. As they are quick to point out, the underlying issue — an education system rooted in standardized tests —has yet to be altered. Chinese students achieve near perfect scores on Western standardized exams. But when go abroad, they find themselves ill preparedfor the education.Today, national tests determine which elementary, high school and university a student will attend. They are still the single most important factor in deciding one’s general career path. The weight given to testing is regularly criticized throughout Chinese society. Newspapers and magazines篇二：文化差异英语作文With the rapidly growing popularity of science and technology, the process of globalization made great achievements. We have more chances to communicate with foreigners. Intercultural communicator has increasingly become a popular central issue of the public.To discuss this issue from cognitive perspective, western culture is based on individualism rather than on collectivism. For instance, in the US, you always talk about individual rights. This is clearly different in China where a country is placed above your own self.From the affect point of view, Chinese emotional expression is subtle but not directly. On the contrary, westerners express more enthusiastic. Furthermore, the Chinese people do not say yes or no, they are more accustomed to tactfully convey his meaning. No doubt, the Westerners would like to directlydeliver how they think and what they want.In behavior, many behavioral differences are due to the impact of many aspects which cover environmental, cultural, historical and other factors. Do not ask for the age and income is a case in point.We should respect others. Respect for their privacy, their national culture, and religious beliefs. Second, we want to maintain friendly, and convey information clearly passed on through language or body language. Moreover, we just express ourselves in all sincerity and with warmth. Finally, the misunderstanding of cultural differences, we should learn to accommodate.篇三：英国中英文介绍Britain, the whole is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in ancient Britain is known as the "day not fall" empire is England, Scotland, wales and Northern Ireland the United Kingdom.It is a capitalist country in Western Europe THE British national anthem is "GOD SAVE THE Queen", which is THE translation of Chinese GOD SAVE THE Queen.And that diamonds are the country by, white heart red rose is a symbol of the country.In London, the capital of the UK takes a seat.The city ofLondon a and economy, politics and culture in one place.Here, you can appreciate the wide of the Thames, Big Ben's majesty.Britain also has a long history, from the earliest civilizations to Roman times, and then through the medieval period, the industrial revolution, the colonial expansion, and the world war ii, has been in the present day.The UK is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.In this country, the king is the head of state, however, the real power in the cabinet, actually.Parliament is the highest judicial and regulatory institutions, by the king, under the house of lords and the house of CommonsOn the economic front, the UK is the world's one of the important economic and trade and the global financial center.He is still the world's sixth-largest economy system, is the world fastest growing economy and one of the highest living standards.Among them, the household is its export of Rolls-RoyceBritish culture is also very rich.First,the education popularity is very high, it also promoted the development of the British education.Britain's education and academic research level is currently in theworld's leading position.The world-famous education have a holy land at the university of Cambridge and Oxford University. Except, of course, education, the British sports is also very rich.One of the most famous ball sport is football, rugby and cricket.Among them, the cricket is also known as "the movement of a gentleman, it is by 11 people alternating attacks by both teams and Fielding a team sport. And, the British are sports stars, David Beckham is the most typical representative In Britain, there are a variety of delicious.If you are in the UK, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast.The British for breakfast is very exquisite!Restaurant supply in Britain there are many different kinds of food, fruit juice, fruit, eggs, meat, wheat rice porridge, bread, jam and coffee, etc.In the popular afternoon TEA (HIGH TEA) was given from the UK, its a famous Victoria typeMore is also very suitable for living, Britain's climate is temperate maritime climate throughout the year.In Britain, is humid warm all yearround.Especially suitable for living.All in all, Britain is a European country full of cultural atmosphere. If you want to learn native English and European culture, English is definitely a good choice英国英国，全程是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国，在古代英国又被叫做“日不落”帝国是有英格兰苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰所组成的联合王国。
智慧树知到《礼仪文化修养》章节测试答案绪论1、礼仪就是端茶送水，迎来送往。
A:对B:错答案: 错2、学习礼仪能够直接或间接地提高个人修养，改善个人形象，增强个人魅力，在人际交往中逐渐成为受人欢迎的人。
A:对B:错答案: 对第一章1、以下哪个选项不是古人对仪的理解：（）A:法度准则B:礼节规矩C:礼物D:礼貌答案:礼貌2、哪个国家的公民时最爱排队的（）A:日本B:德国C:印度D:英国答案:英国3、以下哪个不是原始社会的丧葬礼仪的规范（）。
A:尸体安置的特殊朝向和姿势B:有一些随葬的物件C:保护好尸体，注意埋葬D:装扮尸体外观答案 :装扮尸体外观4、以下哪个选项不属于“礼仪文化”的范畴（）A:社会制度B:仪容仪表C:社会交往D:风俗习惯答案 : 社会制度5、以下哪个选项属于英国文化：A:不要迷惑他人B:平等次序C:高效有序D:团队合作答案 : 平等次序6、礼仪的起源有以下哪个几种说法：A:祭祀说B:饮食男女说C:人的欲望与环境矛盾说D:婚姻制度说E:礼仪的多元起源说答案 :祭祀说,饮食男女说,人的欲望与环境矛盾说, 礼仪的多元起源说7、礼仪有几个发展阶段：A:滥觞期B:定型期C:发展期D:衰变期E:新生期答案 :滥觞期,定型期,发展期,衰变期,新生期8、西方礼仪是由西方文明孕育出来的。
A:对B:错答案: 错9、中国传统礼仪的主流是历史上我国中原地区汉族所通行的礼仪A:对B:错答案: 对10、每个国家的礼仪都蕴含着相互理解，以心贴心的基本精神A:对B:错答案:错第二章1、礼起源于原始的（）祭祀活动。
A:宗教B:种族C:基督教D:家族答案: 宗教2、社稷两字相连，表示（)A:政权B:土地C:农业D:作物答案:农业3、在交际礼仪中，唐代开始流行（）A:客来敬酒B:客来敬茶C:客来敬烟D:客来敬花答案 : 客来敬茶4、很多少数民族盛行的传统节日起源于古代的吉礼，他们是（）A:泼水节B:蒙古族敖包C:古尔邦节D:火把节答案 :泼水节,蒙古族敖包,火把节5、在凶礼中，以下（）只有皇帝和宰臣可以施行A:恤B:荒C:禬D:吊答案:恤,禬6、以下（）属于吉礼A:朝廷礼制B:各地风俗C:祭祀天地D:民间礼俗答案 :朝廷礼制,民间礼俗7、古代由皇帝主持的祭祀中，祭社是皇帝祭天地的大典，必须要到泰山去举行。
英国文化特色介绍# 英国文化特色介绍英国，作为一个历史悠久、文化丰富的国家，拥有独特而多元的文化特色。
这些特色既反映在历史传统上，也体现在当代生活和社会中。
本文将深入探讨英国文化的各个方面，从历史、文学、音乐、风俗习惯等多个层面展开介绍，以全面呈现英国文化的精髓。
## 1. 历史传统英国文化的根基深植于悠久的历史传统。
在这片土地上，罗马、维京、撒克逊、诺曼等不同文明留下了丰富多彩的痕迹。
英国的历史建筑，如威尼斯的巴斯大楼、巴斯的罗马浴场等，见证了英国文明的演变。
古老的城堡、庄园和教堂，如温莎城堡、坎特伯雷大教堂，承载着丰富的历史内涵。
## 2. 文学与艺术英国文学是世界文学的瑰宝，众多文学巨匠如莎士比亚、狄更斯、奥斯卡·王尔德等的作品为英国文学增光添彩。
莎士比亚的戏剧作品如《哈姆雷特》、《罗密欧与朱丽叶》等成为世界经典，深刻地影响了后世。
此外，英国的小说、诗歌、戏剧等文学形式也在世界范围内产生了深远的影响。
英国艺术同样丰富多彩，从古典到现代，包罗万象。
国家美术馆、泰特现代美术馆等世界知名艺术机构展示了从中世纪到当代的英国绘画精品。
弗朗西斯·培根、大卫·霍克尼等艺术家为英国当代艺术赋予了新的活力。
## 3. 皇室传统英国王室一直是英国文化的象征之一。
女王伊丽莎白二世等皇室成员以其威严和亲民形象而备受世人敬仰。
皇室的传统婚礼、加冕典礼等活动成为英国文化的一部分，吸引着全球的目光。
英国皇室在维护国家团结、传承历史文化方面发挥着重要的作用。
## 4. 音乐传统英国的音乐传统源远流长，包括古典音乐、流行音乐等多个领域。
贝多芬的交响曲、莫扎特的歌剧在英国享有盛誉。
而在20世纪，英国崛起了披头士乐队、皇后乐队等世界级的流行音乐代表，对全球音乐产业产生了深远的影响。
音乐节、音乐剧等活动也成为英国文化中不可或缺的一部分。
## 5. 习俗与礼仪英国的习俗与礼仪体现了深厚的文化传统。
例如，英国人崇尚下午茶文化，将其视为一种优雅的生活方式。
British culture is a rich tapestry woven from the history,traditions,and influences of the United Kingdom.Here are some key aspects of British culture that can be explored in an essay:1.Historical Influences:The culture of the UK has been shaped by its long history,from the Roman and Viking invasions to the Norman Conquest and the Industrial Revolution. Each period has left its mark on the countrys language,architecture,and social norms.2.Literature:The UK is home to some of the worlds most renowned authors,including William Shakespeare,Jane Austen,Charles Dickens,and J.K.Rowling.British literature is celebrated for its depth,wit,and influence on the English language.3.Music:British music has had a significant impact on the global music scene,with genres ranging from classical to pop,rock,and punk.The Beatles,The Rolling Stones, and Queen are just a few examples of British bands that have left an indelible mark on music history.4.Art and Architecture:British art has a long and varied history,from the PreRaphaelite movement to contemporary artists like Damien Hirst.The UKs architecture is equally diverse,with iconic structures like the Tower of London,Buckingham Palace,and the Houses of Parliament.5.Cuisine:British cuisine is known for its hearty dishes such as fish and chips,roast dinners,and full English breakfasts.However,the UK is also a melting pot of culinary influences,with a wide range of international cuisines available in its cities.6.Tea Culture:Tea is an integral part of British culture,with the traditional afternoon tea being a social institution.The ritual of making and drinking tea is a symbol of hospitality and comfort.7.Sports:Sports play a significant role in British culture,with football soccer being the most popular.Other sports like cricket,rugby,and tennis also have a strong following.cation:The UK is renowned for its prestigious universities,such as Oxford and Cambridge,which have produced many notable scholars and leaders.9.Monarchy and Tradition:The British monarchy is a symbol of continuity and tradition. Ceremonies and events related to the royal family,such as the Changing of the Guard and royal weddings,are significant cultural events.10.Festivals and Celebrations:British culture is marked by various festivals and celebrations,such as Guy Fawkes Night,St.Patricks Day,and the Edinburgh Festival, which showcase the countrys diversity and creativity.11.Humor:British humor is known for its wit,sarcasm,and selfdeprecation.It is a significant part of the countrys cultural identity and can be seen in television shows, standup comedy,and everyday conversation.12.Fashion:London is a global fashion capital,hosting Fashion Week and being home to numerous designers and fashion houses.British fashion is known for its innovation and influence on global trends.13.Cinema and Theatre:British cinema has produced many critically acclaimed films and directors.The UK also has a rich tradition of theatre,with the West End of London being one of the worlds major theatre hubs.14.Public Houses Pubs:Pubs are central to British social life,serving as meeting places for friends and family to enjoy drinks,food,and conversation.15.National Identity and Diversity:The UK is a nation of diverse cultures and identities, with a strong sense of community and local pride.This diversity is reflected in the countrys cultural expressions and celebrations.In an essay about British culture,one could delve into any of these topics,exploring their significance and impact on the countrys identity and global influence.。
介绍英国文化的英语作文Britain is a rich and varied, with international and multi-cultural society, to welcome students from all over the world come here to learn and to value their contributions.Britain is a tolerant, democratic society, where different political views and beliefs are respected. You will find many people wearing and eating habits and you do not have their own different major cities around the world have sales of snack food, meat from an Islamic shop, the Islamic meat from the shop. Asia to sell fruit and rice kind of Jewish food store to store, everything.In different towns and cities, the year has a variety of activities to celebrate the worlds major religious festivals and activities, for example, in the city of Leicester at the Stradivari outside the Indian sub-section is the most spectacular Festival of Lights.Britain itself from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, they have different characteristics and personality.Britain from all over the world to acceptimmigrants and refugees has a long history, many people have been here for permanent settlement. London may be the largest gathering of minority British city, other cities also have a large number of minority residents.All the worlds major religions are British. Mosques, Sikh temples, synagogues, churches and India Fodou together with a variety of Christian churches (Anglican and Roman Catholic from the Protestant and Orthodox) co-exist.This diversity means that you will come to Britain is easy to integrate into Britains multi-ethnic society. You will also come from different religious and ethnic groups and people contacts, enhance understanding of different cultures.【参考译文】英国是一个丰富多彩、充满国际和多元文化的国家，欢迎来自世界各地的学生来这里学习和珍惜他们的贡献。
英国的文化英文作文英文：Culture in the UK is a fascinating topic. As someonewho has lived in the UK for a few years, I have had the opportunity to experience and learn about the country's unique culture. There are many aspects of British culture that I find interesting and enjoyable, such as thetradition of afternoon tea, the love for football, and the use of idioms in everyday language.One of the most iconic elements of British culture isthe tradition of afternoon tea. This is a time-honoured custom that involves drinking tea and eating small sandwiches and cakes in the afternoon. It is a great way to socialise with friends and family and is often served in hotels and tea rooms across the country. I have had the pleasure of experiencing afternoon tea on several occasions, and it is always a delightful experience.Another important part of British culture is the love for football. Football is the most popular sport in the UK, and it is deeply ingrained in the country's culture. People from all walks of life come together to support their favourite teams and players. The atmosphere in the stadiums is electric, and the passion for the sport is contagious. I have attended several football matches, and it is always an unforgettable experience.Finally, the use of idioms in everyday language is another interesting aspect of British culture. Idioms are expressions that have a different meaning from the literal words used. For example, "it's raining cats and dogs" means it's raining heavily. British people use idioms frequently in their conversations, and it can be a bit confusing for non-native speakers. However, once you get the hang of it, it can be a fun and entertaining way to communicate.中文：英国的文化是一个非常有趣的话题。
英国文化背景知识英国作为一个历史悠久的国家，拥有着丰富多彩的文化背景。
从英国的建筑、文学、音乐、艺术、习俗等方面都可以看到这一点。
首先，英国的建筑风格独具特色。
在英国，我们可以看到古老的城堡、教堂、庄园等建筑，这些建筑代表着英国悠久的历史和传统。
例如，位于伦敦的威斯敏斯特教堂是英国最著名的教堂之一，它的哥特式建筑风格是英国建筑的代表之一。
此外，英国还有许多著名的城堡，如温莎城堡、爱丁堡城堡等，这些城堡不仅是历史的见证，也是英国文化的象征。
其次，英国文学在世界文学史上也有着重要的地位。
从莎士比亚、狄更斯、奥斯丁等经典作家到现代作家如J.K.罗琳、伊恩·麦克尤恩等，英国文学一直以其丰富多样的题材、深刻的思想和优美的语言风格吸引着读者。
英国文学作品不仅在英国本土广受欢迎，也在全世界范围内有着广泛的影响。
此外，英国音乐、艺术也是英国文化的重要组成部分。
英国有着丰富多样的音乐风格，从古典音乐到流行音乐，从披头士乐队到皇家爱乐乐团，英国音乐一直在世界音乐舞台上占据着重要地位。
同时，英国也是艺术大师众多的国家，如特纳、康斯特布尔、弗朗西斯·培根等，他们的作品在艺术界享有很高的声誉。
最后，英国的习俗和节日也是英国文化的亮点。
英国人有着许多独特的传统，如女王诞辰日、圣诞节、复活节等节日。
这些节日不仅是英国人民共同的庆祝活动，也是传承英国文化的重要方式。
此外，英国人饮茶的习俗也是英国文化的一个重要标志，下午茶已经成为英国人日常生活中不可或缺的一部分。
总的来说，英国文化背景丰富多彩，充满着历史的沉淀和现代的活力。
通过了解英国的建筑、文学、音乐、艺术、习俗等方面，我们可以更加深入地了解这个国家的文化底蕴，同时也能够感受到不同文化之间的碰撞与融合。
英国文化的多样性和包容性不仅丰富了人们的生活，也为世界文化的交流与发展做出了重要贡献。
Part I Blank Filling (60 blanks, 0.5 point each)1. The United States of America is situated in the southern part of North America (except________________ and Hawaii). The continental United States stretches 4,500 kilometersfrom the Atlantic on the east to the ________________ on the west. It is bounded by________________ on the north and by ________________ and the Gulf of Mexico on thesouth, with a distance of 2,575 kilometers in between.2. The United States is the ________________ (rank) largest country in the world in terms ofarea. Its land area is 9,166，601 square kilometers.3. The whole country is divided into ________________ (number) states and a federal district,________________, in which the capital city of Washington is located on the Potomac River.________________ is the largest in area of all the states, and Texas is the second.4. The highest peak contained by the Appalachian Mountains is ________________. TheSierras Range contains ________________, the highest peak in the US outside Alaska. Thehighest mount of the United States is ________________, which lies in Alaska.________________ in eastern California, 85 meters below sea level, is the lowest point inthe whole of NorthAmerica.5. The five Great lakes are Lake Superior, Lake ________________, Lake ________________,Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. They form the most important system of inland waterways inthe world. Of the five Great Lakes, only Lake ________________is wholly within theUnited States. The famous ________________ Falls is located on the US-Canadianboundary between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.6. ________________ is the largest city and chief port of the United States lying at the mouthof the Hudson River. ________________, a gift from the French people in 1886, was placedin the center of New York Harbor.7. The most densely populated state is ________________, while the most sparsely populated2state is ________________.8. Since World War II, people have moved to the Southeast, Southwest, and West Coast, whichis collectively called ________________.9. The Ivy League refers to eight private institutions of higher education located in theNortheastern United States. They are ________________ University, ________________University, University of Pennsylvania, ________________, Columbia University, BrownUniversity, Dartmouth College, Cornell University. All these universities were foundedbefore American Revolution except ________________ University.10. ________________ is the United States’ central bank, charged wit h ensuring the stability andflexibility of the nation’s monetary and financial systems.11. The largest airports in the United States by passenger arrivals and departures are________________ International Airport in Illinois.12. ________________ is a district in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., situated west-northwestof Downtown. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studiosand stars, its name is often used as a metonym for the American film and television industry.13. ________________ theater refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 largeprofessional theaters with 500 seats or more located in the Theatre District, New York inManhattan, New York City.14. The top daily newspapers in the United States according to circulation were the________________ Journal, ________________, ________________, and the Los AngelesTimes, each with a circulation in excess of 1 million.15. The US Constitution is composed of a Preamble, ________________ (number) articles, and________________ (number) amendments, among which the first ten amendments iscollectively called as ________________.16. Congress is the legislative body, which is divided into two chambers: ________________with ________________ (number) members and ________________ (number)with______________________ members.17. The president of the Senate is the vice president of the United States. When he is absent,________________, usually the senior senator of the majority party, carry out his duties.18. The US President elect is ________________. He will take his power on ________________3(date), 2009.19. The president of the House of Representatives is ________________, who presides over thechamber, refers bills to committees, appoints representatives to special committees, andgrants representatives the right to speak during chamber debates. 20. The Supreme Court of the United States consists of ________________ of the United Statesand ________________ (number) Associate Justices, who are nominated by the Presidentand confirmed with the “advice and consent” of the Senate. Justices serve “during goodbehaviour,”21. The logo of the Republican Party is ________________ while that of the Democratic Partyis ________________. The color of the Republican Party is ________________ while thatof the Democratic Party is ________________.22. During the General Presidential Election, if no presidential candidate receives a majority inthe Electoral College, then the president-elect will be selected by a vote of________________, with each state receiving a single vote. If no vice presidential candidatereceives a majority, then the vice president-elect will be selected by a vote of________________.23. General Elections take place on ________________________________________ in theElection Year (although in many states early and absentee voting begins several weeks beforeElection Day).24. The Mississippian culture dominated much of the area along the Mississippi River inPre-Columbian history. One of the distinguishing features of this culturewas the constructionof large earthen ________________. The people there grew ________________ and othercrops intensively, participated in an extensive trade network, and had a complex stratifiedsociety.25. The New World is one of the names used for the non-Eurasian/non-African parts of the Earth,specifically ________________ andAustralia.26. The discoverer of the New World was ________________. He and his team made fourvoyages to the NewWorld. Their vessels were named as Santa Maria.27. Spanish navigator ________________ became the first European to round the tip of SouthAmerica during a 1519-1522 voyage that became the first circumnavigation of the world.428. The first successful English colony was ________________, established in 1607, on a smallriver near Chesapeake Bay. The venture was financed and coordinated by the________________, a joint stock company looking for gold. Its first years were extremelydifficult, with very high death rates from disease and starvation, wars with local Indians, andlittle gold. The colony survived, barely, by turning to ________________ as a cash crop.29. In 1620 the first group of Puritans arrived from England. In order to escape from religiouspersecution at home, a group of Puritans set sail for America on a ship called the________________.30. Among the thirteen colonies, Province of New Hampshire, Province of Massachusetts Bay,Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and Connecticut Colony, the fourcolonies in the north were collectively referred to as ________________. Part II Multiple Choice (20 Items, 1 point each)1. Alaska was bought by the United States from Russia ________.[A] during theWar of American Independence.[B] when Abraham Lincoln was the President[C] during the American Civil War[D] after the end of the American Civil War2. ________ River flows through New York City.[A] Missouri [B] St. Lawrence[C] Colorado [D] Hudson3. The coasts of ________ are among the rainiest places in the world.[A] California [B] Oregon and Washington[C] Florida [D] New England4. The greatest wonder is found in the forests of sequoia and fir trees on the ________ coast ofthe United States.[A] eastern [B] southern[C] northwest [D] southwestern5. Which of the following is NOT in Washington D.C?[A] the US Capitol [B] theWhite House[C] Pentagon building [D] the UN headquarters56. The ________ constitute the largest ethnic-racial minority group in the United States.[A] American Indians [B] Hispanics[C] Blacks [D] Asian Americans7. The state of ________ is the largest in population today.[A] New York [B] Colorado[C] Arizona [D] California8. ________ along with it branches is the longest river in the United States and it also ranks thefourth in the world.[A] Mississippi River [B] Columbia River[C] Missouri River [D] Ohio River9. The poor exist in the United States because ________.[A] the nation cannot generate the wealth to support the poor[B] there are regular economic depressions[C] its distribution of wealth is fundamentally unequal[D] the country is densely populated10. Modern corporations in the United States are anything BUT ________.[A] diversified [B] multinational[C] competitive [D] monopolistic11. Which of the following cities is NOT on the Pacific coast?[A] Baltimore [B] Los Angeles[C] San Francisco [D] Seattle12. The Constitution of the United States was framed in ________ in 1787.[A] Washington [B] Boston[C] New York [D] Philadelphia13. Congress can overturn the President’s veto by a ________ vote of the full membership of bothhouses.[A] two-fifths [B] two-thirds[C] three-fourths [D] three-fifths14. The Department of ________ advises the President on foreign relations.[A] Defense [B] State6[C] Commerce [D] Labor15. A Senator must be ________.[A] over 25 years old and must have been an American citizen for at least nine years.[B] over 30 years old and must have been an American citizen for at least seven years.[C] over 30 years old and must have been an American citizen for at least nine years.[D] over 25 years old and must have been an American citizen for at least seven years.16. Representatives in the United States are elected ________.[A] annually [B] every two year[C] every three years [D] every four years17. The state legislature usually consists of two houses except the state of ________.[A] North Dakota [B] South Dakota[C] Nebraska [D] Oklahoma18. Although no Congressmen come from Washington DC., the capital city has ________ votes inthe General Election.[A] 2 [B] 3[C] 4 [D] 519. The NewWorld discovered by Columbus was named after ________.[A] Amerigo Vespucci [B] Christopher Columbus[C] Ferdinand Magellan [D] Marco Polo20. The Constitutional Convention was held in ________ in May 1787.[A] Boston [B] New York[C] Philadelphia [D] Washington D.C.Part III Term Defining (6 Items, 5 points each)1. New England2. The Declaration of Independence3. The French and Indian War4. Boston Massacre5. The Rust Belt6. The Stamp Act7Part IV Questions for discussion (2 Items, 10 point each)1.What’s your idea about the diversity of US population?2. What’s your idea about the significances of Columbus’s discovery of the New World? And whatabout its influence on the life of American Indians?A）参考答案I. Blank filling（总分30 分，每个空格0.5 分；拼写错误可酌情扣分）1. Alaska; Pacific; Canada2. fourth3. 50; Washington DC. (Columbia District); Alaska4. Mitchell; Whitney; McKinley; Death Valley5. Michigan; Huron; Michigan; Niagara6. New York; Statue of Liberty (Liberty Statue)7. New Jersey; Alaska8. the Sun Belt9. Harvard; Yale; Princeton (顺序可调); Cornell 10. Federal Reserve 11. Chicago-O’Hare (Chicago) 12. Hollywood13. Broadway14. the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Times (顺序可调)15. 7; 27; Bill of Rights16. the Senate, 100; the House of Representatives, 435 (两个house顺序可调)17. President pro tempore 18. Obama; January 2019. Mr. Speaker 20. Chief Justice; eight21. elephant; donkey; red; blue (顺序不可调) 22. the House of Representatives; the Senate23. the first Tuesday after the first Monday (in November)24. mounds; corn (maize) 25. America26. Christopher Columbus 27. Magellan28. Jamestown; the London Virginia Company (Virginia Company of London), tobacco29. Mayflower 30. New EnglandII. Multiple Choice共20 题，每题一分1-5. DDBCD 6-10. BDAAC 11-15. ADBBC 16-20. BCBACIII. Term definition每题5 分，语法和拼写错误看酌情扣分1. New England要点A. NortheasternAmerica (如果能具体指出哪几个州，可酌情加分)B. earliest settlements; industrial center2. The Declaration of Independence要点A. who draftedB. where it was adoptedC. significance3. French and Indian War要点A. timeB. two partiesC. significance4. Boston Massacre要点A. time and place12B. what happenedC. significance5. Rust Belt要点A. Area around the Great LakesB. source of the population movementC. the past and the present6. StampAct要点A. the time and the issuerB. contentsC. consequencesIV. Questions for discussion本题是自由发挥题目，考查学生根据所学知识，分析问题的能力。
