英语国家概况试题库
I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, 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 the answer sheet. 10%
1. The Constitution of the United States was framed in Philadelphia in _________.
A. 1776
B. 1783
C. 1787
D. 1620
2. In the United States, the Department of ______ advises the President on foreign relations.
A. Defense
B. State
C. Commerce
D. Labor
3. Representatives in the Unites States are elected _________.
A. annually
B. every two years
C. every three years
D. every four years
4. Which of the following has the power to make federal laws and levy federal taxes
A. The executive
B. The legislative
C. The judicial
D. The president
5. The New Deal was started by ________.
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. J. F. Kennedy
C. George Washington
D. Thomas Jefferson
6. Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the three basic religious beliefs
A. Protestantism
B. Catholicism
C. Islam
D. Judaism
7. Which of the following is NOT a power of the President in the U.S.
A. To veto the bills passed by the Congress
B. To appoint federal judges when vacancies occur
C. To propose legislation to the Congress
D. To make laws
8. The first Catholic President in the U.S. was _______.
A. John F. Kennedy
B. George Washington
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. George W. Bush
9. Due to his firm belief in non-violent peaceful protest in the spirit of India’s leader Gandhi, _______ was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
A. Malcolm X
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Martin Luther King, Jr.
D. James Farmer
10. In 1972, . President _____ made a trip to China to improve relations with the People’s Republic of China.
A. Carter
B. Truman
C. Bush
D. Nixon
11. ________ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.
A. The Anglo-Saxons
B. The Normans
C. The Danish Vikings
D. The Romans
12. ________ is the smallest of the four parts of Great Britain.
A. England
B. Wales
C. Scotland
D. Northern Ireland
13. All of the following are major national parties in Great Britain except ________.
A. the Conservative Party
B. the Labour Party
C. the Liberal Democrats
D. the Republican Party
14. In Britain, a “vote of no confidence” is decided by _________.
A. the House of Commons
B. the House of Lords
C. the two major parties
D. the Prime Minister
15. In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to ___________.
A. private schools
B. independent schools
C. state schools
D. public schools
16. Through the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to _____.
A. grammar schools
B. comprehensive schools
C. public schools
D. technical schools
17. Which of the following is not involved in making the foreign policy in Britain
A. The Queen
B. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office
C. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
D. The Ministry of Defence and the Treasury
18. Which group of people CANNOT vote in the general election
A. Members in the House of Commons
B. Lords in the House of Lords
C. The UK citizens above the age of 18
D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic
19. Halloween is celebrated on __________.
A. October 31st
B. November 5th
C. March 17th
D. December 25th
20. All of the following was invented in Britain except ________.
A. football
B. tennis
C. basketball
D. cricket
II. Define terms
1. Bill of Rights in the United States
The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791. It was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on.
2. Judicial review
Judicial review refers to the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether congressional legislation or executive action violates the Constitution.
3. The strategy of preemption in U.S. foreign policy
It is also known as the Bush Doctrine. In an address delivered to the West Point graduates, President Bush, for the first time, put forward the strategy of preemption. By preemption, the US means that when it determines that a country which is repressive and hostile to the US has acquired or produced weapons of mass destruction or has the potential to have such weapons, the US should use force to remove this threat to US security and should not wait till the danger becomes imminent or until the US is attacked.
4. The House of Lords
The House of Lords consists of the Lord Spiritual, who are the Archbishops and most prominent bishops of the Church of England; and the Lords Temporal, which refers to those lords who either have inherited the seat from their forefathers or have been appointed. The lords mainly represent themselves instead of the interests of the public.
5. Comprehensive schools in Britain
Comprehensive schools are the most popular secondary schools in Britain today. Such schools admit children without reference to their academic abilities and provide a general education. Pupils can study everything from
academic subjects like literature to more practical subjects like cooking.
6. Constitutional monarchy in Britain
Constitutional monarchy is a monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are restricted to those granted under the constitution and laws of the nation. In Britain, the Queen is the official head of state, but her powers are largely traditional and symbolic. The constitution allocates the rest of the government’s power to the legislature and judiciary.
7. Federalism
A federal system is one in which power is shared between a central authority and its constituent parts, with some rights reserved to each.
8. Counterculture
In the wake of the Free Speech Movement and the New Left, there appeared a phenomenon that historians called the counterculture. It rejected capitalism and other American principles. They had morals different from those taught by their parents. Some groups of youth tried to construct different ways of life. Among the most famous were the hippies. They sought new experience through dropping out and drug taking. But it was music, rock music in particular, that became the chief vehicle for the counter cultural assault on the traditional American society. The counterculture exerted a great influence upon people’s attitudes toward social morals, marriages, career and success.
9. Affirmative Action
It is a program that seeks to redress past discrimination through active measures to ensure equal opportunity, as in education and employment. 10. Blues music
Blues refers to a type of slow, sad music from the Southern US, from the
city of New Orleans. It is derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual –a form of hymn singing prevalent in African American Christian churches. The tradition of the vocal ballad usually accompanied by a guitar also contributed to the form of Blues. The music of the Blues has a peculiar, poignant sadness. The lyrics of the blues pieces are sardonic filled with wry, self-deprecating humor.
11. Sep. 11 terrorist attack
On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four American passenger planes, two smashing into the World Trade Towers, one into the Pentagon, and the fourth one smashing into the fields in Pennsylvania as a result of the struggle by the passengers. 3,000 innocent lives were lost in the terrorist attacks. The whole world was shocked, and anti-terrorism became a priority on the agenda of the majority of the countries all over the world.
12. The House of Commons
The House of Commons is the real center of British political life because it it the place where about 650 elected representatives Members of Parliament make and debate policy. These MPs are elected in the General Elections and should represent the interests of the people who vote for them.
13. Grammar schools
It is a type of secondary schools in Britain. Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 through an examination called “11 plus”. Those children with the highest marks go to grammar schools, which lay emphasis on advanced academic subjects rather than the more general curriculum of the
comprehensive schools and expect many of their pupils to go on to universities.
14. Puritanism
Puritans were those who followed the doctrine of John Calvin and wanted to purify the Church of England. They believe that human beings are predestined by God before they are born. Some are God’s chosen people while others are damned to hell. Neither church nor good work can save people. The sign of being God’s elect is success in his work or prosperity in his calling. They also argue that everyone must read the Bible in order to find God’s will and establish a direct contact with God. These beliefs have produced a great impact upon American culture.
15. New Deal
The New Deal refers to the domestic reform program of the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is generally considered to consist of two phases. In the first phase 1933—1934, attempts were made to provide recovery and relief from the Great Depression through programs of agricultural and business regulation, inflation and price stabilization. In the second phase 1935—1941, social and economic legislation was provided to benefit the mass of working people.
III. Answer questions briefly.
1. What are the four basic requirements for secondary school students who want to apply for a respected university in the United States
Four requirements for university applicants in the United States: high school records; recommendations from high school teachers; impression
during interviews by the university; scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests.
2. Describe briefly the three-tiered national court system of the U.S. America federal court system consists of three levels: the Supreme Court, federal court of appeal, and federal district court.
3. Describe the four categories of institutions which comprise the system of higher education in the United States.
American higher education system is composed of four categories: the university which can confer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees; the four-year undergraduate institutions; the technical training institution; and the two-year college or community college.
4. List the roles of the monarchy in Britain today.
The role of the monarch today is primarily a symbol of tradition and the unity of the state. Besides, she is legally the head of the executive, an integral part of the legislature, head of the judiciary, commander in chief of the armed forces, and supreme governor of the Church of England. She also acts as advisor of the Prime Minister.
5. What factors play an important role in the contemporary foreign policy of UK
Answer: Contemporary foreign policy of UK is influenced mainly by three factors: its imperial history, its geopolitical traits, and its special relationship with the United States.
6. It is said that British history has been a history of invasions. What are the major invasions
The major invasions in the history of Britain include the Roman invasion in 43 A.D., the invasion by the Angles and the Saxons, the invasion by the Vikings from Scandinavia, and the Norman Conquest.
7. Illustrate the principle of checks and balances with examples.
It is a principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Example of checks and balances: the president has the power to veto bills and suggest bills; the judges are appointed by the president; the Congress can impeach the president; the Supreme Court has the power to decide whether a law or directive is constitutional judicial review.
8. What are the major functions of British Parliament
The functions of British Parliament are: to pass laws; to vote for taxation; to scrutinize government policy, administration and expenditure; and to debate the major issues of the day.
9. What were the major ideas in the Declaration of Independence
The document declared that all men were equal and that they were entitled to some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It also explained the philosophy of government: the power of government came from the consent of the governed and the purpose of government was to secure the rights mentioned above. The theory of politics and the guiding principles of the American Revolution mainly came from John Locke.
10. What are the powers of the US president
The president can propose legislation to Congress. He can veto any bill passed by Congress. But the veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both houses. The president can appoint federal judges as vacancies occur. He is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. He has other broad authorities in running departments and handling foreign relations.
11. What are the two major concerns of many Americans about their political system Why
One concern is about the high cost of campaigning for public office, which may force candidates to spend more time raising money than dealing with important issues. The other concern is about the influence of the organized interest groups, which provide most of the money for political campaigns and thus pressurize the government officials to make policies in their favor.
12. What are the major features of American religion
American religion is characterized by three major features. One is the harmonious co-existence of various religions. The second is the co-existence of strong religious beliefs and social progress. The Third is independence of church in terms of finance and building, and little concentration on doctrine or religious argument.
IV. Comment.
1. Is American President directly elected by the people Give reasons to support your idea.
2. Describe the procedures of American presidential election.
3. Discuss the factors which have contributed to the special relationship between Britain and the United States.
4. Comment on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s in America.
5. Discuss the structure of British government today.
6. Discuss the racial problems between black and white in the United States.
7. How does the US Constitution divide power among the three branches of government How do the branches check and balance each other
8. Make a comparison and contrast between British government and American government.
9. Analyze the major principles of government in the Constitution of .
英语国家概况试题库 Section 1: United Kingdom 1. What is the capital city of the United Kingdom? 2. Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom? 3. Name one famous landmark in London. 4. Who wrote the plays Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet? Section 2: United States 1. Name the capital city of the United States. 2. Who is the current President of the United States? 3. Which city is known as the "Big Apple"? 4. Who invented the light bulb? Section 3: Australia 1. What is the capital city of Australia? 2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia? 3. Name one famous natural landmark in Australia. 4. Which animal is native to Australia and is known for its pouch? Section 4: Canada 1. Name the capital city of Canada. 2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
《英语国家概况》复习题及参考答案 一Multiple choice ( 30’) ( ) 1 As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of ___ in England. A grain B farm tools C houses D labor ( ) 2 In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’s Progress and _________ . A the Jew of Malta B the School of Archery C Novum Organum D Paradise Lost ( ) 3. In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London Working Men’s Association. A householders B tenants C small shopkeepers D office workers ( ) 4. In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of ______. A. pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals ( ) 5. In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike. A a choir B a political party C a trade union D a club ( ) 6 The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________. A People’s Charter B Magna Carta C King’s Charter D the Declaration of human rights ( ) 7 Henry Ⅱwas the first king of the ________ dynasty. A Malcolm B Plantagenet C Windsor D Tudor ( ) 8. __________ is the most typically English of sports A Cricket B Golf C Tennis D Horse-racing ( ) 9. By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain. A Nanjing, Hong Kong B Tianjing, Hong Kong C Nanjing, Macau D Tianjing, Macau ( ) 10. In _______, the name Great Britain came into being. A 1689 B 1702 C 1701 D 1707 ( ) 11. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___. A the farm failure B the bank failures C the stock market crash D the high unemployment ( ) 12．What are the problems that the U.S. economy has faced from time to time? A Inflation B Depressions C Recessions D all of the above ( ) 13．The real American literature began________. A after the war of Independence B after the Westward Movement C after the Civil War D after the Civil Rights Movement ( ) 14. In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ . A coal B electricity C oil D wheat ( ) 15. In the United States, if the parents don’t send their children to school at certain age, ________ . A the state government will be responsible for it B they will educate the children themselves C they can save a lot of money D they are breaking the law ( ) 16. The U.S. and China established their diplomatic relations in _____. A 1974 B 1972 C 1978 D 1979 ( ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” A Woodrow Wilson B Theodore Roosevelt
1、Analyse the difference between the terms “British Isles”,”United Kindom”, “Great Britain”,and “England”.分析几个术语的不同之处：不列颠群岛，英国，大不列颠，英格兰。 British full United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is from England, Scotland, wales and Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom, the unification of the central government and in a head of state. Britain is located in continental Europe in Great Britain, the British home anybody by beihai, British Isles, Celtic sea, across the English channel, surrounded by the Atlantic ocean and the Irish sea. Land area 24.36 square kilometers The British Isles are in north-west Europe's islands. Including Great Britain and Ireland two main islands and many in the north Atlantic island, with between southeast by the English channel, of Dover strait facing with continental Europe. Including Great Britain and Ireland, and the two largest island near the Hebrides islands, Mr Grams to Syria, islands, set the west island and islands and striker MaSi island, about 5,000 islands. Total area 31.5 million square kilometers. England is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland the main part of the territory. England is in the island of Great Britain's southeast, south of Scotland, wales edom, also includes the isle of wight, tin, each island archipelago and coastal area approximately 1.3 million square kilometers. Is the largest, most populous British area, a part of the most developed economy.
英语国家概况课程习题(附答案) 英语国家概况课程习题 英语国家概况（1）模拟试题1 I. Fill in the blanks: 1. Britain consists of _4___ nations, including England,_Scotland____, _Wales______ and Northern Ireland______. 2. The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in __5th______ century. 3. The capital of Britain is ___London___ which has great influence on the UK in all fields including______government_, _finance______ and __culture_____ 4. The capital of Scotland is _Edinburgh_____, which is well-known for its natural 5. _Egbert______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth 11, united England under his rule in 829. 6. In Britain, the official head of state is the Queen_______ while the real centre of political life is in the House of Commoms______ 7. The British Constitution consists of _statute law______, __common law_____, and ___conventions____. 8. The most important function of the Parliament is to ___pass laws____._______,
英语国家概况_江西师范大学中国大学mooc课后章节答案期末考试题库2023年 1.Three of the following are characteristics of London. Which of the four is the exception？ 答案: London is not only the largest city inBritain, but also the largest in the world. 2.Which of the following parties in Scotland still wants an independent Scotland？ 答案: The Scottish Nationalist party 3.Which of the following agreement is accepted by both Catholic and protestants in northern Ireland? 答案: the Good Friday Agreement 4.Which of the following is not a characteristic of British government? 答案:
It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power. 5.Which of the following is not related to the constitution of UK? 答案: It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government. 6.Which of the following is not true description of the Queen’s role? 答案: The queen selects the prime minister and the cabinet. 7.Which of the following is not characteristic of the hereditary aristocracy in the UK? 答案: They are the richest people in UK. 8.Which of the following writers was the most famous Scottish writer?
英语国家概况全知识点题库题目大全含答案 This manuscript was revised by the office on December 10, 2020.
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 capital of Australia is( ). D.Melbourne The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from _______ A. Denmark B. Belgium C. The Netherlands 3. Australia’s National Day falls on( ), the date of the first European settlement in Australia. 26 15 4 11 6.( )granted Canada full legislative authority in domestic and external affairs. Treaty American Act of Union of Westminster 8. General elections are held about every( )years in New Zealand with two main parties competing with each other. 9. Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of( )
英语国家概况选择题 Unit 1 True or False: 1.The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland located in northern Europe. 2.The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions---England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. 3.England is one of the two largest islands in the British Isles. 4.The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of small ones. 5.Wales likes on the east coast of the Ireland of Great Britain. 6.The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries tha tall used to be colonies of Britain. 7.In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakes provide some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. 8.Britain’s longest river is the Thame s. 9.The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England. 10.Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm current that sweeps up from the equator and flows past the British Isles. Unit 2 True or False: 1.The English, the Scots, and the Welsh are Anglo-Saxons, but the Irish are Celts.
英语国家概况练习题 UK True or False 1. The United Kingdom is located in northern Europe. 2. The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions —England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. 3. England is one of the two large islands in the British Isles. 4. The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of small ones. 5. Wales lies on the east coast of the island of Great Britain. 6. The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries that all used to be colonies of Britain. 7. In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakes provide some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. 8. The longest river in Britain is the Thames. 9. The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England. 10. Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current that sweeps up from the equator and flows past the British Isles. FFFFFFTFFT 1. The British Isles are made up of _______. A. three large islands and hundreds of small ones B. three large islands and dozens of small ones C. two large islands and hundreds of small ones
1.Briefly discuss the international influence of the UK exercises on today’s world. The UK had built up a huge overseas empire.It is a developed country,with the fifth GDP largest economy in the world.The UK remains a major power with strong economic,cultural,military and political influence worldwide. 2.What are the causes of the Great Depression? Unbalanced economy,the tendency to use profits for speculation rather than for productivity;an unregulated banking system and a lack of supervision of the stock market. 3. What are the characteristics of the British Constitution? The UK has no written constitution in any one document it is only partly written and contained in multiple documents,characteristics:1constitutional monarchy;2 parliamentary sovereignty;3 representative democracy;4 the rule of law 4. Why has the turnout（参加人数）been so low in American general elections during the past few decades? Because it is inconvenient for some citizens to participate in the election because of the different registration laws.And the Americans are
Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? A.The executive. B.The legislative. C.The judicial. D.The president 标准答案：B The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly from ___. A.George Washington B.Thomas Jefferson C.John Adams D.John Locke 标准答案：D In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to ____. A.grammar schools. https://www.doczj.com/doc/ca19049324.html,prehensive schools. C.public schools. D.technical schools. 标准答案：A Which of the following websites are meant to cater to young tastes? A.Baidu. B.Facebook. C.Teachbook. D.MySpace. 标准答案：B Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed? A.James I B.William of Orange. C.Oliver Cromwell D.George 1 标准答案：B By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? A.The House of Commons. B.The House of Lords. C.The two major parties. D.The Prime Minister. 标准答案：A When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliaments? A.In 1715 B.In 1688 C.In 1745 D.In 1707 标准答案：D In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except for ___. A.finding a job in society B.having a place in a community C.identifying themselves with dominant values D.getting together with friends 标准答案：A Which of the following is NOT a power of the president? A.The president can veto any bill passed by Congress. B.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur. C.The president can make laws. D.The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments. 标准答案：C Which one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition? A.Enjoying the Pantomime. B.The Queen broadcasting her Christmas message. C.Eating chocolate eggs on Easter Day. D.Shopping on the Boxing Day. 标准答案：C Which one of the following does NOT belong to the Protestant Church? A.Quakers B.Puritans C.Baptists D.Catholics 标准答案：D Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A.There are no legal restraints upon Parliament. B.Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament. C.Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws. D.Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution. 标准答案：D How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win in the election? A.651 B.326 C.626 D.351 标准答案：B Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, ___. A.there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution. B.there was no Bill of Rights. C.the Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens. D.“Bill of Rights” was added to the Constitution 4 years after the Constitution was made. 标准答案：A To get a bachelor’s degree, an American undergraduate student is required to do the following except ____. A.attending lectures and complete assignments B.passing examinations C.taking certain subjects such as history, language and philosophy D.earning a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college
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 bello w-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 C.Great Britain and England D.Great Britain and England 2. —B—is the capital city of Scotland. A.Belfast B.Edinburgh C.London D.Cardiff 3. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, —D—is the smallest. A.England B.Scotland C.Wales D.Northern Ireland 4. English belongs to the —C—group of the Indo-European family of languages. A.Celtic B.Norman C.Germantic D.Roman 5. The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of - —D—words to English. A.Danish and Finnish B.Dutch and German C.French and Italian https://www.doczj.com/doc/ca19049324.html,tin and Greek 6. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the—A—influence. A.Norman B.Dutch C.German D.Danish 7. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of—C—. 8. At present,nearly —C—of the world’s populations communicate in
英语国家概况全知识点题库题目大全含答案 英语国家概况全知识点 题库题目大全含答案 Document number【AA80KGB-AA98YT-AAT8CB-2A6UT-A18GG】 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 capital of Australia is( ). D.Melbourne The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain
from _______ A. Denmark B. Belgium C. The Netherlands 3. Australia’s National Day falls on( ), the date of the first European settlement in Australia. 26 15 4 11 6.( )granted Canada full legislative authority in domestic and external affairs. Treaty American Act of Union of Westminster 8. General elections are held about every( )years in New Zealand with two main parties competing with each other. 9. Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of( ) Scotia 14. Education in Britain is generally supported by( ). themselves sources funds 19. Abraham Lincoln belonged to( ). Federalist Party Republican Party Whig Party
北京语言大学22春“英语”《英语国家概况》作业考核题库高频考点版 （参考答案） 一.综合考核(共50题) 1. Britain consists of three nations: England, Scotland and Wales.() A.错误 B.正确 参考答案：A 2. The Tragical History of Dr Faustus is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.() A.错误 B.正确 参考答案：A 3. Musicians are honored most in Ireland.() A.错误 B.正确 参考答案：A 4. ___is not true about the characteristics of Britain. A.Economic differences between north and south B.Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales C.Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker D.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British 参考答案：B 5.
B.正确 参考答案：B 6. The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland's accession to the EU.() The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland's accession to the EU.() A.错误 B.正确 参考答案：A 7. The doctrine of “pine rights of kings” held that sovereign pine his authority from G od, not from his subjects.() A.错误 B.正确 参考答案：B 8. New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _____. A.which is a native flightless bird B.which was the only mammal in New Zealand C.which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years ago D.which is an introduced flightless bird 参考答案：A 9. The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.() A.错误 B.正确 参考答案：A