英语国家概况(1)测试题1

英语国家概况(1)模拟试题一ⅠThere There are are are 20 20 20 questions questions questions in this in this part. part. Each Each Each question question question is is is followed followed followed by by four four choices choices choices marked 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. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2.Northern 2.Northern Ireland Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known inthe world for:A its m A its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”ost famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”ost famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4.Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. The first European settlement on the continent Australia began in ___A 1902B 1788C 1770D 17876. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8.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 BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent ofAustralia? Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11.Australia’s three most important field crops are ____.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12.TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13.____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A The Sydney Morning HeraldB The AustralianC The MercuryD The Australian Financial Review14.The first settlers of New Zealand were ____.A voyagers from East PolynesiaB European navigatorsC sealers and whalersD Christian missionaries15. The largest state in terms of area is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is ____.A The ship-building industryB The secondary industryC The tertiary industryD The food-processing industry17. The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse is:A to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal and illegal drugs18. Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement19. In its imperial prime, Britain ruled:A a fourth of the globeB a fifth of the worldC a third of the worldD two-thirds of the earth20. Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your.(10 points)answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET* Strictly speaking, the parliament today consists of 21____, the House of Lords and 22____. The Bill of Rights to ensure that the king would neverpassed The* In 1689, Parliament passedbe able to ignore 23 ____.be able to ignore 23 ____.* Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are 24 _____, 25 _____ and historical plays. * The early decades saw the great poets of the Romantic movement, such as 26____, Shelley and 27 _______.Shelley and 27 _______.* The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, which is well-known for its natural 28 ____. * Pupils from the age of (29) ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run primary schools. * (30 ) ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain. ⅢDecide whether the following statements are True (T) or False( F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31.What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? 32.Who is the author of Rob Roy ? 33.Where is the international tennis championships held? 34.What does MSc stands for? 35 John Le Carre wrote “ S miley’s Smiley’s People ”. 36 GCSE stand for General Certificate of Secondary Education. 37. Diplomatic relations between Australia and China established in the1970s. 38 Most advertising in Britain is carried in newspapers.39. Australia have five states. 40 BHP is The The Broken Broken Hill Hill Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Company Company Limited, Limited, which which is is the the biggest biggest and and mostimportant iron and steel products producer in Australia.ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41 The Vikings42 The House of Commons43 Australia 43 Australia’’s nuclear policies44 Concorde45 Horse racing46 The Open Polytechnic47 the House of Commons48 Henry Lawson英语国家概况(1)模拟试题二ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choicesmarked 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 HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2.Northern 2.Northern Ireland Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known inthe world for:A its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4.Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A KeatsB ShelleyC WordsworthD E.M. Foster6. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7.Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A rabbitsB eggsC chicksD haggis8.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 is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Mineral fuels10. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-knownin the world for ____.A its most famous landmark, the A its most famous landmark, the ““Giant Giant’’s Causeway s Causeway””B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardD its endless political problem11 The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states,came into being on:A Jan.18, 1788B Jan.26, 1788C Jan. 1,1901D April 25,191412 Which country/area is Australia’s largest export market for beef and ve al?A SingaporeB The United SatesC The Republic of KoreaD The Middle East13 Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is:A freeB expensiveC compulsoryD optional14 The Maori word “Marae” means ____.14 The Maori word “Marae” means ____.A Maori cultureB non- Maori or EuropeanC protocolD meeting house15 The largest state in terms of population is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16 Which of the following is the British oldest daily newspaper?A The GuardianB The TimesC The TelegraphD The News of the World17 Australia also has external territories in:17 Australia also has external territories in:A the Arctic Ocean and the Indian OceanB the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic OceanC the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic OceanD the Indian Ocean and the Antarctic18 The sole parent pension is available to:A all single parentsB single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowanceC single parents divorced with children under 16.D divorced or widowed old women19 The Head of State of New Zealand is ____.A the Prime MinisterB the Governor-GeneralC the British monarchD the Ombudsman20 Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Minerals fuelsⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your.(10 points)answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET＊Since the early 1960s, (21) ____ has grown to be Australia’s largest trading partner.＊Australia’s three most important field crops are (22) ______, (23)_____ and Australia’(24)______.＊(25) ____ was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote.＊Schooling in Australia between the ages of (26)____ and 15 is (27)_____.＊The media are also affected by (28)_____, a legal act which demands that all government information is kept (29)____ unless the government agrees.___ each year, Protestant “Orangemen” march through the streets,＊On (30)(30)___celebrating their victory over the Catholics.ⅢAnswer the following questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31.Who built the Tower of London?32.Who is the author of the Heart of Darkness?33 What are the official languages in Australia?34 When were the first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia?35.Where were the first immigrants transported from to Australia?36 On which day is Halloween celebrated?37 What is the largest popular festival of music making and poetry writing now inEurope?38. What is BHP?39.Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?40. Where the first settlers of New Zealand from?Ⅳ Explain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41.King Harold42 The Labor Party43 The Bronte sisters44 Life peers45 Horse racing 46 Halloween47 the Aboriginal people48 Grammar schools48 Grammar schools英语国家概况(1)模拟试题三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 HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2 2 By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister3 How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A 26B 6C 32D 204 Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC HamletD Sense and Sensibility5 Which of 5 Which of the following was NOT an activity in Shakespeare’s time? the following was NOT an activity in Shakespeare’s time?A playing footballB having a drink at the pubC working the landD attending the Grand National6 The first European settlement on the continent began inA 1901B 1788C 1770D 17877 7 Which of the following is NOT true about the “flats”? Which of the following is NOT true about the “flats”?A They are not considered as the most desirable home.B They are usually two-storey buildings.C They are often publicly owned.D All of them are of low status and are very cheap.8 Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB the United States, France, Britain, Germany and RussiaC China, Russia, France, Britain and the United StatesD China, Britain, France, United States and Japan9 In Britain most advertising is carried _____.A in newspapersB in magazinesC on televisionD on radio10 Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11 On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December12 Which of the following is one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB sheepC cottonD Oil13 Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A the smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent C the highest continent D the driest continent14 Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreements on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement15 Pupils who cannot go to school due to illness, disability and residential isolationA have to be taught by their parentsB have to teach themselvesC cannot receive any form of educationD can receive education by taking correspondence courses16 The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse isA to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal drugs and illegal drugs17 Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates18 Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to New Zealand Zealand’’senvironmental achievement?A Favorable geographic featuresB Low populationC A late development of industryD The ozone hole over Antarctica D The ozone hole over Antarctica19 New Zealand New Zealand’’s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are _____.A New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC New Zealanders Zealanders with with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific IslandsD people from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese20 Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET .(10 points) The game of golf was invented by the 21 ____ and there is one ancient and famous golf course at 22 ____.There are three major parties in the UK: 23 _______, 24 _______ and the Liberal Democrats . Shakespeare’s Shakespeare’s plays fall plays fall into into three three three categories. categories. categories. They They They are are 25 25 _____, _____, 26 26 _____ _____ _____ and and historical plays . 27 ____ was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote.Pupils from the age of 28 ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run 29 ___ schools. 30 ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain. ⅢThere are 10 questions. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points) 31 The Scottish people all over the world celebrate their most beloved national poet by holding a Burns Supper on the evening of his death. 32 Beowulf i s one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary worksis one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary works33 MSc stands for Master of Science. 34 the international tennis championships held in Wimbledon 35.What does GCSE stand for? 36 How much did Britain rule the world in its imperial prime? the early “Old English” literary works? 37. What is one of the oldest of 38. Where is most advertising in Britain carried ? 39. How many states does Australia have? 40.Where were the first immigrants transported from to Australia? ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Writeyour answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41.King Arthur42 Captain James Cook43 Captain Arthur Phillip44 Open University45 The Canterbury Tales46 The Open Polytechnic47 Virginia Woolf48 Henry Lawson。

英语国家概况试卷内蒙古⼴播电视⼤学2010-2011学年度第⼆学期《英语国家概况1》期末试题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.(20 points)1.The following were the founding fathers of the AmericanRepublic except _____. A Thomas Jefferson B George Washington C William Penn D Benjamin Franklin2.Which of the following statement was NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, _____.A each new state had its own governmentB each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairsC the national government was called the Congress with little powerD the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined 3.Service industry does not include ____. A banking B management consultation C airline D steelmaking4.Three of the following authors were Nobel Prize winner except _____. A Ernest Hemingway B Eugene O’Neill C William Faulkner D F. Scott Fitzgerald5. ____ invented the telephone.A Samuel R.B. MorseB Alexander Graham BellC Thomas Alva EdisonD Reginald Fessenden6.The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ____.A The Appalachian MountainsB The Rocky MountainsC The Green MountainsD TheBlue Ridge Mountains7.Both public and private universities in the U.S. depend on the following sources of income except____.A investmentB student tuitionC endowmentsD government funding 8.____ was NOT written by Hemingway? A Light in August B The Sun Also Rises C A farewell to Arms D For Whom the Bell Tolls9.In the United States school system, which of the following divisions is true? A Elementary school, grammar school B Elementary school, junior high school C Elementary school, secondary school D junior high school, senior high school10.Which of the following does NOT belong to the white-collar crime? A bribery B tax evasion C false advertising D robbery11.Which of the following was written by Thoreau? A NatureB WaldenC The Scarlet LetterD The Fall of the House Usher密封线内不要写参考内容《英语国家概况1》第1页共6页《英语国家概况1》第2页共6页12.Which of the following provinces is the manufacturing heartland of Canada?AAlberta B OntarioC British ColumbiaD Quebec13.Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in the spirit of India's leader Gandhi, ____ was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.A John F.KennedyB James FarmerC Ella BakerD Martin Luther King, Jr.14.Which of the following is considered an American master piece?A The Last of the MohicansB The Legend of the Sleepy HollowC The Masque of the Red DeathD Moby Dick15.By 1985, how many per cent of immigrants were non-European?A 30 per centB 80 per centC 60 per centD 50 per cent16.InVancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak ____.A EnglishB FrenchC Mandarin ChineseD Cantonese17.Which of the following novels was made into an extremely successful film in 1997?A Lost in the BarrensB The Two SolitudesC The Handmaid's TaleD The English Patient18.Which of the following invention facilitated the out-migration-movement into suburban location?A automobileB electric lawn mowerC mechanical reaperD telephone 19.The tradition of the vocal ballad which contributed to the blues form was usually accompanied by ___.A a guitarB a pianoC a banjoD a trombone and a cymbal20. Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government?A the QueenB a Cabinet MinisterC the Prime MinisterD the Government GeneralⅡThere are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)21. The Constitution set up a federal system with ____.22. T.S. Eliot's long poem ____ revealed a pessimistic view of post-World War 1 society. He dominated the so-called "Modern" movement in poetry.23. Mark Twain’s ____ is considered the greatest novel in American literature.24.The two conferences for American football are AFC, which stands for ____ and NFC, which stands for ____.25.As a member of the Commonwealth, Canada used to unquestioningly assist ___ in its foreign policy.26.Canada preferred to establish a nation based on _____,_____ and good government.27.The first Catholic president in the U.S.was ____.28.The civil rights movement, together with ____ and ____ during the 1960s had been deeply rooted in U.S.history.29.____ is the most successful and internationally recognized of current Canadian novelists.30.Public and private colleges depend on three sources of income in the U.S.:_____, endowment and密封线内不要写参考内容《英语国家概况1》第3页共6页《英语国家概况1》第4页共6页_____.31. Jazz music, as a musical form, initially performed and appreciated by ____.ⅢThere are 10 questions. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)32.Where did the English first settlers land in North America?33.Who was the main author of Declaration of Independence?34.What is the symbol of the Republican Party?35.Which church do the majority of Americans belong to?36.Who was the author of Leaves of Grass?37.Which invention marked the beginning of "The Age of Visual Information"?38.Who were assinated in 1968 which was known as a violent and tragic year in U.S. history?39.Who suggests that the idea of survival can be seen as the central symbol of Canadian literature?40.Who made the first desktop PC?41.What is the other official language besides English in Canada?ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)42.Mark Twain43.Henry Ford 44.Niagara Falls45.American Indians46.Disneyland47. a federal system48. NBA49.Blues密封线内不要写参考内容《英语国家概况1》第5页共6页《英语国家概况1》第6页共6页。

军队文职-英语-英语国家概况[单选题]1.In which day is Halloween celebrated？( )A.5 NovemberB.31 OctoberC.17 March（江南博哥）D.25 December[单选题]2.( )is the dividing line between the South and North of America.A.The Hudson RiverB.The Potomac RiverC.The Ohio RiverD.The Missouri River[单选题]3.What is the ranking of Canada in the world by land area？( )A.First.B.Second.C.Third.D.Fourth.[单选题]4.The two main islands of the British Isles are( ).A.Great Britain and Northern IrelandB.Great Britain and Northern ScotlandC.Great Britain and Southern WalesD.Great Britain and Southern England[单选题]5.The Hundred Year’s War lasted from 1337 to 1453 between Britain and( )A.the USB.FranceC.CanadaD.Australia[单选题]6.Members of House of Commons hold their seat for( )years at most.A.FiveB.FourC.SevenD.Three[单选题]7.Which of the following statements about American educationis wrong？( )A.Elementary and secondary education is free and compulsory.B.More public collges，universities than private ones.C.Private school fnancially supported by religious，nonreligious and private organizations，individuals.D.Credits taken at community colleges are normally applicable to requirement for a four-year bachelor’s degree.[单选题]8.There are three main parties represented in the House of Representatives of Australia，which one is the oldest party？( )A.The Australian Labor PartyB.The NationalsC.The Liberal Party of AustraliaD.Australian Greens party[单选题]9.In the Canadian parliamentary system，( )holds the highest position.A.The British CrownB.The PresidentC.The Governor GeneralD.The Prime Minister[单选题]10.Washington D.C.is named after( ).A.The U.S.President George WashingtonB.Christopher ColumbusC.Both George Washington and Christopher ColumbusD.None of them[单选题]11.Easter is a holiday usually connected to the following except( )A.the reunion of a large familying of springC.resurrection of ChristD.eating of Easter eggs[单选题]12.The capital city of Canada is( )A.MontrealB.TorontoC.VancouverD.Ottawa[单选题]13.The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries ( )A.that speak English as their native languageB.that have a large number of British immigrantsC.that were once colonies of BritainD.that fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars[单选题]14.The“first Americans”are( )A.the AboriginesB.the MaoriC.the IndiansD.the Eskimos[单选题]15.The Commonwealth of Australia was established in( )A.1875B.1862C.1900D.1901[单选题]16.( )laid the foundations of English state.A.CeltsB.The Anglo-SaxonsC.The RomansD.The Normans[单选题]17.The earliest invasion of England is that by( )A.the IberianB.the DanesC.the CeltsD.the Anglo Saxons[单选题]18.The Anglo-Saxons established( )system，whereby the lord of the manor collected taxes and organized the local army.A.salveB.feudalC.manorial (采邑制度)D.Capitalistic[单选题]19.The Great Charter was signed in( )and had( )clauses.A.1251，63B.1251，73C.1215，63D.1215，73[单选题]20.The Commonwealth of Australia is a Federation with six states and two trritories，which are Northern Territory and( ).A.the Australian Capital TerritoryB.the Australian TerritoryC.the Capital TerritoryD.the Southern Territory[单选题]21.As a revising chamber，the House of Lords is expectedto( )the House of Commons.A.rivalplementC.criticizeD.inspect[单选题]22.The“three arms of government” of Australia refers to the Parliament，the Executive Government and( )A.the JudiciaryB.the High CourtC.the Defense ForceD.the Air Force[单选题]23.Of the fifty states，the smallest state in America is( )A.Rhode IslandB.VirginiaC.TexasD.Montana[单选题]24.When did the Australian Constitution take effect？( )A.1 January，1900B.1 January，1901C.26 January，1801D.26 January，1800[单选题]25.The following American states are among the first thirteen colonies except( ).A.MarylandB.South CarolinaC.DelawareD.Colorado[单选题]26.The northern part of the Australia has a tropical climate with only two seasons，and the dry season lasts from( ).A.January to JuneB.July to NovemberC.November to AprilD.May to October[单选题]27.Australia can be divided into three big regions，which of the following is not included？( )A.The Great Dividing RangeB.The MurrayC.The Central LowlandsD.The Western Plateau[单选题]28.The direct cause for the Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to( )A.divorce his wifeB.break with RomeC.support the ProtestantsD.declare his supreme power over the church[单选题]29.There are some reasons for the increasing of theAustralia’s economy，except( )A.its open investment environmentB.business friendly regulatory approachC.its trade and economic links with emerging economiesD.its unique geographical location in northern hemisphere[单选题]30.The polices of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and( ).ernment interventionB.nationalization of enterprisesC.social reformD.a belief in individualism[单选题]31.The National Day of Canada is( )A.July 1stB.June 1stC.October 1stD.July 3rd[单选题]32.Which kind of animal is not the executive of Australia？( )A.EmuB.KiwiC.Duck-billed platypusD.Kangaroo[单选题]33.The Anglo-Saxons brought( )religion to Britain.A.ChristianB.DruidC.Roman CatholicD.Teutonic[单选题]34.The Hundred Year’s War between Britain and France was fought( ).A.from 1327 to 1453B.from 1337 to 1453C.from 1347 to 1453D.from 1357 to 1453[单选题]35.When did the War of Independence of America break out？( )A.1775B.1812C.1861D.1863[单选题]36.According to its geographical location，which one can be used to represent Australia？( )A.The Land Down UnderB.Uncle SamC.John BullD.Polar Bear[单选题]37.Which of the following is not the function of the Australian parliament？( )A.Making lawsB.Authorising the Government to spend public moneyC.Scrutinising govermment activitiesD.Interpreting constitutional provisions[单选题]38.( )is Australia’s most important industrial city and the capital of New South Wales.A.MelbourneB.SydneyC.CanberraD.Brisbane[单选题]39.Australia completely abolished the White Australia Policy during the goverment of( ).A.Gough WhitlamB.Stanly BruceC.Earle PageD.Joseph Lyons[单选题]40.According to the Official Language of Act of Canada，there are two official languages in Canada，they are( )A.English and SpanishB.English and PortugueseC.English and FrenchD.English and Celtic[单选题]41.Which one is the national sport of Canada？( )A.FootballB.HockeyC.BaseballD.Basketball[单选题]42.Coal mining industry in Britain provides( )of the energy consumed in the country.A.one-thirdB.one-fourthC.one-fifthD.two-thirds[单选题]43.Britain’s first permanent colony in Australia was founded in( ).A.1770B.1625C.1783D.1788[单选题]44.Australia has several different climatic regions，from warm to( )and tropical.A.temperateB.subtropicalC.humidD.continental[单选题]45.The indigenous people in Australia are( )，which have 2.2% of the total population in 2001.A.aboriginesB.MaorisC.CherokeesD.people from India[单选题]46.The number of the Representatives from each American state depends on the( ).A.contribution a state has made to the nationB.populationC.sizeD.none of the above[单选题]47.The first ten amendments，known as( )were added to the American Constitution in 1791.A.the Bill of RightsB.the ArticlesC.Civil RightsD.the Bill of Civil Rights[单选题]48.The anthem of Canada is ( )A.Canada The BeautifulB.O CanadaC.God Defend CanadaD.Advance Canada Fair。

B Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-cane D wheat, sugar-cane and cotton B secondary education D private education (专科)英语国家概况1模拟题一I There 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 thecorresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for:A its most famous landmark, the "Giant's Causeway"B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems 3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?AD.H Lawrence B Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. The first European settlement on the continent Australia began inA1902 B 1788 C 1770 D 17876. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8. 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 BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates 10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia? A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent 11. Australia's three most important field crops are. A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-cane12. TAFE is a form of:A primary educationC post-secondary education 13.is theoldest newspaper in Australia. A The Sydney Morning HeraldB The AustralianC The MercuryD The Australian Financial Review14. The first settlers of New Zealand were.A voyagers from East PolynesiaB European navigatorsC sealers and whalersD Christian missionaries15.The largest state in terms of area is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16.The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is.A The ship-building industryB The secondary industryC The tertiary industryD The food-processing industry17.The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse is:A to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal and illegal drugs18.Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement19.In its imperial prime, Britain ruled:A a fourth of the globeB a fifth of the worldC a third of the worldD two-thirds of the earth20.Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilII There are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)*Strictly speaking, the parliament today consists of 21, the House of Lords and 22.*In 1689, Parliament passed The Bill of Rights to ensure that the king would never be able to ignore 23.*Shakespeare's plays fall into three categories. They are 24, 25 and historicalplays.*The early decades saw the great poets of the Romantic Movement, such as 26, Shelley and 27.*The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, which is well-known for its natural 28.*Pupils from the age of (29)to 11 mainly attend state-run primary schools.*(30 )is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain.III.Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31The Scottish people all over the world celebrate their most beloved national poet by holding a Bums Supper on the evening of his death.32Beowulf is one of the oldest of the early "Old English" literary works.33MSc stands for Master of Science.34The international tennis championships was held in Wimbledon.35John Le Carre wrote Smiley "s People".36GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education.37.Diplomatic relations between Australia and China established in the1970s.38 Most advertising in Britain is carried in newspapers.39. Australia have five states.40BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in Australia.IV.Questions and answers. Answer the following questions in detail. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (30 points, 10 points for each)41.How do the British celebrate the Queen's Birthday? What is the origin of this holiday?42.Please explain independent schools in UK.43.Please introduce Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).(专科)英语国家概况1模拟题二I There 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)1Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A the cultural centreB the business centreC the financial centreD the sports centre3By whom is a “vote of no confidence" decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister4Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC Sense and SensibilityD Romeo and Juliet5Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A cricketB skiingC golfingD horse racing6Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A rabbitsB eggsC chicksD haggis7Which of the following is NOT true about the "flats”?A They are not considered as the most desirable home.B They are usually two-storey buildings.C They are often publicly owned.D All of them are of low status and are very cheap.8Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB the United States, France, Britain, Germany and RussiaC China, Russia, France, Britain and the United StatesD China, Britain, France, United States and Japan9In Britain most advertising is carried.A in newspapersB in magazinesC on televisionD on radio10Which of the following is the world's oldest national newspaper?A The TimesB The ObserverC The GuardianD The Financial Times11The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states, came into being on:AJan.18, 1788 B Jan.26, 1788C Jan. 1,1901D April 25,191412Which country/area is Australia's largest export market for beef and veal?A SingaporeB The United SatesC The Republic of KoreaD The Middle East13Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is:A freeB expensiveC compulsoryD optional14The Maori word "Marae" means.A Maori cultureB non- Maori or EuropeanC protocolD meeting house15The largest state in terms of population is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16Who was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote?A United StatesB New ZealandC BritianD Australia17Australia also has external territories in:A the Arctic Ocean and the Indian OceanB the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic OceanC the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic OceanD the Indian Ocean and the Antarctic18The sole parent pension is available to:A all single parentsB single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowanceC single parents divorced with children under 16.D divorced or widowed old women19The Head of State of New Zealand is.A the Prime MinisterB the Governor-GeneralC the British monarchD the Ombudsman20Since the early 1960s,has grown to be Australia's largest trading partner?A JapanB GermanyC BritianD FranceII There are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* The major imports of New Zealand are Machinery (21)and Minerals fuels.大Australia's three most important field crops are (22), (23)and (24).大(25)is the British oldest daily newspaper.大Schooling in Australia between the ages of (26)and 15 is (27).大The media are also affected by (28), a legal act which demands that all government information is kept (29)unless the government agrees.大On (30) __ each year, Protestant "Orangemen" march through the streets, celebrating theirvictory over the Catholics.III Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31William the Conqueror built the Tower of London.32. Joseph Conrad is the author of the Heart of Darkness.33 Spanish is the official language in Australia.34 In 1888 the first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia.35.The first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia.36On 30th October Halloween is celebrated.37Eisteddfod is the largest popular festival of music making and poetry writing now in Europe. 38.BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in New Zealand.39.Aboriginal people were the first inhabitants of Australia.40.The first settlers of New Zealand were from East Polynesia.IV. Questions and answers. Explain the following items. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points,6 points for each)41comprehensive schools42The Bronte sisters43Boxing Day(专科)英语国家概况1模拟题三I There 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)1Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A the cultural centreB the business centreC the financial centreD the sports centre3By whom is a “vote of no confidence" decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister4Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC Sense and SensibilityD Romeo and Juliet5Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A cricketB skiingC golfingD horse racing6.Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7.On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8.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 BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10.Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11. Australia's three most important field crops are.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12.TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13In 1787, Britain decided to colonize Australia becauseA Captain Cook's account of his discovery was not interestingB Britain wanted to control the gold mines in AustraliaC Australia was an attractive place to English peopleD Britain needed new places to transport its criminals14The state that had the first British settlement is.A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria15Radio Australia is.A a domestic radio service in AustraliaB an English-language international radio serviceC the overseas service of the ABCD the overseas service of the SBS16Who was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote?A United StatesB New ZealandC BritainD Australia17Which of the following statements is correct?A Australia is the world's largest producer and exporter of woolB Australia is the world's largest exporter of agricultural productsC Australia is the world's largest producer and exporter of sugarD Australia is the world's largest producer and exporter of dairy products18Which of the following is NOT true about St Patrick?A He was once made a slave in IrelandB He brought Christianity to IrelandC He drove snakes out of IrelandD He was a druid19Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Mineral fuels20 In 1769…visited New Zealand and claimed it for BritainA Abel TasmanB James CookC Christian missionariesD sealers and whalersII There are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)*The island of Great Britain is made up of 21, 22 and Wales.*The most important function of the parliament is to 23.*Two famous public schools in England are (24)and (25) .*The (26)were the first inhabitants of Australia They have lived on the continental for 40 000 to 60 000 years. They lived on (27)and (28). Their lives were strictly governed by laws and observances.*The Australia's government system and practices follow the Western political tradition,especially those of (29) ___ and (30 ).III Match the English with its corresponding Chinese meaning. Write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31Many British people like to participate in the popular sport of fishing. It is sometimes called Angling. 32The majority of people in Scotland live in the Highlands.33Three major national parties in Britain are The Conservative Party, the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats.34The British parliament consist of the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.35The largest city in Scotland is Moray.36There are 1000 newspapers in Britain.37The capital of Australia is Canberra.38The official languages in New Zealand are English and Maori.39The international tennis championships is held in Wimbledon.40The ABC in Australia stand for Australian Broadcasting Corporation.IV Questions and answers. Explain the following items. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points,6 points for each)41the Anglo-Saxons42The Liberal Democrats43Postmodernism。

2023年自考专业(英语)《英语国家概况》考试历年真题摘选附带答案第1卷一.全考点综合测验(共20题)1.【单选题】What is Ireland called in Irish?A.IreaB.AireC.EareD.Eire2.【单选题】The New Frontier and War on Poverty were put forward respectively by ________.A.Eisenhower and KennedyB.Johnson and NixonC.Johnson and KennedyD.Kennedy and Johnson3.【单选题】Australian Aborigines believed in a creative period, usually referred to in English as ________.A.teh DreamlandB.the DreamingC.the Beginning of the WorldD.the Beginning of the Universe4.【单选题】In “ Song of Myself ” , Whitman writes that ________.A.woman is not worth mentioningB.woman is not as great as manC.woman as the mother of human beings is the greatestD.none of the above5.【单选题】Britain has, for centuries, been slowly tilting with ________.A.the North-West slowly rising and the South-East slowly sinkingB.the North-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinkingC.the South-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinkingD.the South-West slowly rising and the North-East slowly sinking6.【单选题】Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has become rich through ________.A.manufacturing industriesB.farming and miningC.service industriesD.forestry and fishing7.【单选题】Why were the French troops in Canada defeated by the British during the Seven Years' War?A.Because they were not used to the weather in Cananda.B.Because they did not get support from the local people.C.Because they did not receive the supplies they needed so badly.D.Because the British had larger and better settlements in Canada.8.【单选题】Which often following statements is not true about British coal mining?A.Brition has used up almost all coal depositsB.The demand for British coal has declined.C.Petroleum, water power, and electric power replacing coal for many purposes.D.The old British mines are narrow and deep, making it difficult to use machines9.【单选题】Which of the following is not true about Canada's manufacturing today?A.Manufacturing is the most important economic activity in Canada.B.Transportation equipment ranks as the nation's leading manufactured product.C.Food processing is still important but it is no longer Canada's chief man ufacturing industryD.The production of paper and paper related products is no longer important in Canada's manufacturing.10.【单选题】The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ________.A.friendship and happinessB.peace and plentyC.cooperation and rich rewardD.love and happiness11.【单选题】In the United Kingdom, the party which wins the ________ number of seats in the House of Commons becomes the official Opposition.rgestB.second largestC.third largestD.fourth largest12.【单选题】Which of the following is not true about the political system of New Zealand?A.New Zealand has a written constitution.B.New Zealand has a parliamentary government and a constitutional monarchy.C.New Zealand follows the British parliamentary system with some variations.D.New Zealand Parliament has only one chamber.13.【单选题】The three Puritan traditions are ________.A.religious tolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningB.religious dissent aggressiveness and respect for learningC.religious intolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningD.religious intolerance, aggressiveness, respect for achievement14.【单选题】Agricltural changes in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in England were so great that they were worthy of the term “ ________ ”.A.reformB.evolutionC.revolutionD.reformation15.【单选题】For electoral purposes Britain is divided into 659 constituencies, each of whichreturns ________to the House of Commons.A.one memberB.two membersC.three membersD.four members16.【单选题】The objective of the Chartist Movement was democratic rights for all men, and it took its name from “ ________ ”.A.The Bill of RightsB.The Agreement of the PeopleC.The People's CharterD.The Great Charter17.【单选题】Thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over the age of ________ in 1918.A.18B.20C.30D.3518.【单选题】In Britain, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of ________.A.the Lord ChancellorB.the Prime MinisterC.the SpeakerD.the Parliamentary Commissioner19.【单选题】The origin of the American party system can be traced to ________.A.the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the War of IndependenceB.the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti--FederalistsC.the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slaveryD.none of the above20.【单选题】The largest and smallest states of the United States are ________.A.Alaska and Rhode IslandB.Texas and MaineC.Texas and Rhode IslandD.Alaska and Maine第2卷一.全考点综合测验(共20题)1.【单选题】The Mississippi, which is sometimes called ________, has played a vital role in the history of the United States.A.“ Old Man River ”B. “ Moon River ”C.“ Old Father River ”D.“ Mother of the United States ”2.【单选题】In the 1970s oil was discovered in ________, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic for Britain.A.the English ChannelB.the Irish SeaC.St. George's ChannelD.the North Sea3.【单选题】A trend that occurs at the same time with the movement to the South and the Weast of the United States is ________.A.the flow of people to sunbelt areaB.the flow of peole from small cities to big citiesC.the growth of small townsD.the outflow of city residents from the core cities to the suburbs4.【单选题】The Mabo Judgement passed by Australia's High Court in June 1992 overturned the concept of terra nullius, which means ________.A.“ land belonging to no one ”B.“ land unknown to everyone ”C. “ Wonderland ”D. “ Dreamtime ”5.【单选题】A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that it often has________.A.floodsB.volcanic eruptionsC.earthquakesD.droughts6.【单选题】In the 1960s pop music underwent a revolution when ________ became world famous and turned their home town of Liverpool into a place of pilgrimage. A.teh Beach BoysB.the Rolling StoneC.the AnimalsD.the Beatles7.8.【单选题】What are Ireland's chief exports?A.Foodstuffs(especially beef), electrical machinery, and chemicals.B.Wool, dairy products and fruit.C.Motor vehicles, electrical machinery and petroleum.D.Coal, mining equipment and textiles.9.【单选题】In 1900, the United States ranked first in the world in the production of ________.A.coalB.electricityC.oilD.wheat10.【单选题】The Tories were the forerunners of ________, which still bears this nickname todayA.the Labour PartyB.the Conservative PartyC.the Liberal PartyD.the Social Democratic Party11.【单选题】During the 1990s many Australians called for their nation to become a republic with ________.A.a president replacing the British monarch as head of stateB.a prime minister replacing the governor--general as head of governmentC.a governor-general replacing the British monarch as head of stateD.a president replacing the governor- general as head of government12.【单选题】The average life expectancy of the Red Indians is ________.A.higher than the national averageB.lower than the national averageC.about the same with the national averageD.none of the above13.【单选题】Since 1971 the Canadian government has adopted a policy of ________,recognizing that cultural pluralism within a bilingual framework is the essence of the Canadian identity.A.assimilationB.integrationC.multiculturalismD.gender equality14.【单选题】Australia is located between ________ and the Indian Ocean.A.the South Pacific OceanB.the Atlantic OceanC.the North SeaD.the Arctic15.【单选题】In Canada the federal governments have always been formed by________.A.the Liberal PartyB.the Progressive Conservative PartyC.either the Liberal Party or the Progressive Conservative PartyD.both the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservation Party16.【单选题】The functions of institutions of higher education in the U.S. are________.A.research and teachingB.teaching and degree awardingC.professional training, teaching and public serviceD.teaching, research and public service第1卷参考答案一.全考点综合测验1.正确答案：D2.正确答案：D3.正确答案：B4.正确答案：C5.正确答案：A6.正确答案：B7.正确答案：C8.正确答案：A9.正确答案：D10.正确答案：B11.正确答案：B12.正确答案：C13.正确答案：C14.正确答案：C15.正确答案：A16.正确答案：C17.正确答案：C18.正确答案：B19.正确答案：B20.正确答案：A第2卷参考答案一.全考点综合测验1.正确答案：A2.正确答案：D3.正确答案：D4.正确答案：A5.正确答案：C6.正确答案：D8.正确答案：A9.正确答案：A10.正确答案：B11.正确答案：A12.正确答案：B13.正确答案：C14.正确答案：A15.正确答案：C16.正确答案：D。

一、单项选择7 、Which of the following description about the Conservative party is Not true?（难度系数：2.00）A、It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B、It prefers policies that protect individual's rights.C、It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D、It is known as a party of high taxation levels.参考答案：D5 、Which of the following is Not true about life peers?（难度系数：2.00）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.参考答案：B6 、Which of the following statements is Not true about class system in the UK?（难度系数：2.00）A、People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspapers.B、Class division is only decided by people's income.C、Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person's life chances.D、The way people speak may indentify them as belonging to a particular class.参考答案：B8 、Which of the following is Not included in Household Energy Management Strategy?（难度系数：2.00）A、Every household will have installed loft and cavity insulation where it's practical to do so by 2015.B、7 million homes will have received more substantial eco-upgrades by 2020.C、Every household will have produced their electricity from renewable energy resources.D、29% of carbon emission will have been reduced from the household sector by 2020.参考答案：C3 、Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?（难度系数：1.00）A、In the southeast of England.B、In the northeast of England.C、In the southeast of Scotland.D、In the northeast of Scotlａnd.参考答案：A2 、Which of the following is Not a company in the energy sector?（难度系数：1.00）A、ShellB、ICIC、RTZD、British Gas参考答案：B4 、What did Frank Whittle do in 1937?（难度系数：1.00）A、He invented the first jet plane.B、He developed the first jet engine.C、He made the first powered flight.D、He made the trans-Atlantic flight.参考答案：B1 、Which of the following countries is the last to come out of recession?（难度系数：1.00）A、GermanyB、JapanC、BritainD、France参考答案：C二、判断8 、The amount spengt in national campaign is not limited other than that on TV.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B12 、Liberal Democratic party is the newest of the major national parties.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B10 、The majority of middle-class people today have working class parents or grandparents.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A9 、One of the distinctive features about the British class-system is that it has also retained a hereditary aristocracy.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A11 、The immigrants have problems of unemployment, under-representation in politics and unfair treatment by police and by the justice system.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B7 、On March 2nd, 2010, the British government published its Household Energy Management Strategy.（难度系数：2.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A6 、Both the U.S. and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B3 、In the 1970s, with the soaring price of oil and high rates if inflation, Britain went through a bad period.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A1 、The leader of the Conservatives, Margaret Thatcher stargted a series of reforms.An extensive programme of privatisation was carried out, and she was successful in an all-round way.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B5 、Britain has a large sector of agriculture producing 11.6% of its national wealth.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：B4 、A low rate of domestic industrial investment coupled with a very high rate of overseas investment is a characteristic of the UK economy.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A2 、In recent years, Britain is second only to the U.S. as a destination for international drect investment.（难度系数：1.00）A、正确B、错误C、参考答案：A。

英语国家概况课程习题英语国家概况（1）模拟试题1I. 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 inall fields including______government_, _finance______and __culture_____ 4.The capital of Scotland is _Edinburgh_____, which is well-known for itsnatural5._Egbert______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth 11, united Englandunder his rule in 829.6.In Britain, the official head of state is the Queen_______ while the real centre ofpolitical 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____._______,9.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of the Queen _______, theHouse of Lords_______and the House of Commons_______.10.Life peers should be nominated by _the Prime Minister______ and appointedby _the sovereign______.11.The UK is divided into __651_____ constituencies with each of themrepresented by a member in _the parliment________12.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _thegoverment______and its party leader becomes _prime minister________13.Normally, a government can be in power for __5_____ years, and then it has toresign and hold a general election.14.There are three major parties in the UK: _the Conservative__Party____ theLiberal ANDDemocratic party_______ and the LabourParty_______.15.From 1979 to 1997, ___the _Conservatuve Party___ won 4 consecutiveelections and was in power for quite a long time.16.The two oldest universities in Britain are__Cambridge_____ and _Oxford______.17.Australia, as the World's _SMALLEST______ continent and .largest_______island, has a population which is__small_____ in relation to its size.18.Geologically, Australia can be divided into three parts: _the Easternhighlands______ , which is also know as the_Great DividingRange______ , and which runs almost parallel to the eastern coast from northern Queens land to southern Tasmania; the Central Eaetern lowlands_______, which extends from the Gulf of Carpentries in the north to _Eastern SouthArstralia______ and the western Victorian coast; and the Great Western Plateau, which covers most of Western Australia_______, much of the Northern Territory_______ and South Australia, and part of __Western Queenlands_____.19.New Zealand is in the ____south-west Pacific___ Ocean. ___Australia____ is itsnearest neighbour. The __North Island_____ and the __South Island_____ are its two main land masses. They are separated by __Cook Strait_____20.The Head of State of New Zealand is _Queen Elizabeth 2______. She isrepresented in New Zealand by a __Covernor-General_____ whose most important task is to call upon the leader of the _majority_party_____ to form a government after an election.21.Columbus discovered the New World in the year of _1492_______22.The first permanent settlement in North America was established in today'sVirginia_______ in the year of ___1607____23. A federal system is one in which _power______ is shared between __a centralauthority_____and its constituent parts _______with some rights reserved to each.24.The U.S. federal government consists of the following three branches: theexecutive_______, __the legislative_____ and __the judiciary_____25.The Congress is divided into the House of representatives_______ with_435______ members who serve two-year terms, _the senate_______ with_100_ lawmakers who serve six-year terms.26.Groups who try to persuade Congressmen to vote for or against a bill are knownas __lobbies_____27.The Supreme Court is composed of _one______ chief justice and 8~ associatejustices.28."WASP, stands for _White Anglo Saxon__Protesant____.29.In area, Canada is the _second_______ country on earth.30.Canada consists of ___10_______ provinces and ____3____territories.第一卷选择题答案BDACA BBCDD ACBCB ADACA BAABA DCCBC BBDAD BCDCC BDABB D。

英语国家概况试题（1）Ⅰ.Multiple choice (40%)1.The Lake District, which is well-known for its beautiful scenery, is located in the _______.A. South of ScotlandB. Northwest of EnglandC. North of WalesD. East of England2.About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War Ⅱ.They are mainly from the West Indies, India and _______.A. IndonesiaB. SingaporeC. Hong KongD. Pakistan3.As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of _______ in England.A. grainB. farm toolsC. housesD. labour4.The first steam engine was devised by _______ at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor James Watt modified and improved the design.A. Robert BakewellB. Thomas NewcomenC. Jethro TullD. Thomas Coke5.The British Prime Minister's official residence is No.10 _______ Street in Landon.A. DowningB. OxfordC. RegentD. New Bond6.In the United Kingdom, each member of Parliament represents a _______ , and holds his seat during the life of a parliament.A. constituencyB. shireC. boroughD. county7.The British constitution is made up of the following laws except _______.A. statute lawB. common lawC. commonwealth lawD. European Community law8.Under Margaret Thatcher Britain adopted an economic policy of _______.A. prices and incomes controlB. state interventionC. high consumption and low investmentD. privatization, deregulation and market liberalization9.The 1970s saw the growth of _______ in Wales and Scotland.A. MarxismB. liberalismC. nationalismD. chauvinism10.Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the _______ of Christ, and is the great est of Christian festivals.A. birthB. dreathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection11.Shakespeare was born at _______ in Warwickshire, England, in 1564.A. Stoke-on-TrentB. Stratford-upon-AvonC. Berwick-upon-TweedD. Bradford-on-Avon12.The most important _______ magazines in Britain are The Economist, New Statesman an and Society, and Spectator.A. weeklyB. fortnightlyC. monthlyD. quarterly13._______ are also known as the Continental Divide.A. The Rocky MountainsB. The Appalachian HighlandsC. The Coast MountainsD. The Blue Mountains14.New Englanders were originally known as _______.A. YankeesB. English PuritansC. German farmersD. Fishermen from Scandinavia15.The first English colony was founded at _______.A. PlymouthB. the Massachusetts BayC. JamestownD. New York16.The United States is the world's biggest producer of _______.A. cottonB. riceC. tobaccoD. milk17.In American history, the Americans went to war against the British _______.A. only onceB. on two occasionsC. for three timesD. for four times18.The important decision made at the Second Continental Congress was_______.A. the establishment of a continental army under the command of George WashingtonB. the adoption of the ConstitutionC. an appeal to the British kingD. A and B19.The United States has, in its history, _______.A. one constitutionB. two constitutionsC. three constitutionsD. one constitution with many amendments20.The political theory underlining the Declaration of Independence came from _____.A. Thomas JeffersonB. George WashingtonC. British philosopher John LockeD. American philosopher John Locke21.In the United States, the Muckrakers at the turn of the 20th century referred to a group of _______.A. reform-minded middle-class peopleB. journalists who exposed the dark sides of the societyC. upper-class professionalsD. progressive women22.Which of the following statements is true concerning the district court in the U.S.?A. Each state has a district court.B. There is a district court for each state plus one for District of Columbia and one for Puerto Rico.C. There are altogether 89 district courts.D. There are altogether 91 district courts.23.The“new basics” in the report“A Nation At Risk” issued in the U.S.refer to _______.A. English and mathematicsB. science and social studiesC. computerD. all of the above24.Specialized institutions in the U.S.offer _______.A. degrees up to the doctorateB. only BA degreesC. BA and MA degreesD. no degrees25.Mount Kosciusko, the highest point in Australia, is located in _______.A. the Blue MountainsB. the Australian AlpsC. the Snowy MountainsD. Ayers Rock26.Australia's most famous national park, which used to be known as Ayers Rock, is now called _______ in theAboriginal language.A. UluruB. YolnguC. AnanguD. Nungga27.During World War Ⅰ, a special corps of Australian and New Zealand troops called _______ won a reputation for outstanding bravery.A. AnzacsB. AnzusC. AsusD. Aussies28.The Australian Constitution deals with the following except _______.A. the composition of the Australian federal governmentB. the powers of the federal governmentC. the relationship between the federal government and the governments of the StatesD. the powers of the Prime Minister29.In the Australian Federal Parliament _______ often form a coalition in opposition to _______.A. the Labor Party and the National party/the Liberal PartyB. the Liberal Party and the Labor party/the National PartyC. the Liberal Party and the National party/the Labor PartyD. the Conservative Party and the Democrats/the Labor Party30.In 1988, Australia celebrated its _______ anniversary of the founding of the first white settlement there.A. 100thB. 150thC. 200thD. 250th31.The two principal river systems in Canada are the Mackenzie and_______.A. the Great lakesB. the wrenceC. the Hudson RiverD. the Saskatchewan River32.From 1896 to 1911, Canada was ruled by _______ under Sir Wilfred Laurier.A. the Liberal PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Labour PartyD. the Democratic Party33.Canada ranks _______ in the world in the production of electricity form water power.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. fourth34.Canadian Federal Government was assigned powers in all of the following areas except _______.A. defenseB. customs and border controlC. currency and coinageD. education35.What is the law-making assembly called in Canada's Quebec?A. Legislative Assembly.B. National Assembly.C. House of Assembly.D. House of Legislation.36.Which of the following best describes the result of Canadian government’s long -held policy of assimilation?A. It won a popular support across the country.B. It proved to be a great success.C. It failed in achieving the desired effect.D. It brought disastrous effect to the Canadian society.37.The creation of Northern Ireland dates from _______ when the Irish Free State was set up.A. 1916B. 1921C. 1937D. 199438.Throughout most of its history, _______ was a major problem that plagued Ireland.A. emigrationB. population distributionC. ethnic conflictD. birth control39.A New Zealander of European descent is known as a _______.A. PakehaB. KiwiC. PukekoD. Maori40.In New Zealand, the seasons are opposite those of the Northern Hemisphere because it lies _______.A. south of the equatorB. north of the equatorC. east of the equatorD. west of the equatorPART TWOⅡ.Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(30 points, 3 points for each)41. Which area in Britain is called the “Silicon Glen”?42. Which sport is the most typically English?43. What was Puritanism noted for?44. What is Hawaii's most important industry?45. How serious was child labor when the Progressive Movement demanded the banning of it?46. Who was Bob Dylan?47. When and where did Australia's Eureka Stockade take place?48. What were Canada's early industries?49. What is the head of government in Ireland called?50. What caused the land disputes between the Maoris and the settlers in New Zealand?Ⅲ.Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words.(20 points, 5 points for each)51. The National Health Service52. Black Thursday of 192953. The Flying Doctors54. The Quebec Act of 1774Ⅳ.Write between 100-120 words on the following topic in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(10 points)55. Why was Britain the first country to industrialize?Printed By Jancy YinFriday, March 11, 2011。

英国部分看到37题1. What is the full name of the United KingdomIt is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.2. What are the two large islands that make up the British IslesThey are Great Britain and Ireland.3. What are the four political divisions部门of the United KingdomThey are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.4. Why does the United Kingdom have a mild climate, even though it lies farther north than our Heilongjiang ProvinceBecause Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream墨西哥湾流.5. How many metropolitan areas does England haveEngland has seven metropolitan areas. 大都市6. What is the backbone of EnglandIt is the Pennines.奔宁山脉7. What is the largest lake in the British IslesIt is Lough Neagh. 内伊湖8. From what languages is English derived由??而来English is mainly derived from the Anglo-Saxon and Norman-French languages.9. What is an eisteddfod诗人An eisteddfod is a Welsh festival of poetry, music and other arts.10. What have the Scottish people been famous forThe Scottish people have been famous for their close-knit clans, colorful plaid kilts, and skill as fierce warriors. 组织严密的家族、格子服饰、凶猛的战士技能11. How long was Britain under the Roman occupationBritain was under the Roman occupation for nearly 400 years.12. Why was the Roman impact upon影响the Britons surprisingly limited有限的The Roman impact on the Britons was surprisingly limited because the Romans always treated the Britons as a subject people of slave class奴隶阶级and they never intermarried with与通婚the native Britons.13. When did the Anglo-Saxons begin to settle使??定居in BritainThe Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in the 5th century.14. When did England begin to be Christianized基督化England began to be Christianized in 597.15. What was the result of the Synod of Whitby惠特比宗教in Yorkshire约克郡in 664The result of the Synod of Whitby was that the Roman missionaries传教士gained the upper hand上风over the Celtic missionaries. 在这次宗教会议上，罗马天主教占了优势16. What was Harold哈罗德doing when he was informed of the invasion of Northumbria by Tostig and Harold HardradaHe was in the south preparing to resist the expected attack from Normandy.17. Where did Harold defeat 战败Tostig and HardradaHarold defeated Tostig and Harold Hardrada at Stanford Bridge. 斯坦福球场18. By whom was William crowned加冕King of England in Westminster Abbey 威斯敏斯特教堂William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of York. 约克大主教随着哈罗德德死亡，安各鲁撒克逊人之英国消失了，在威斯敏斯特大教堂，约克大主教加冕威廉为英格兰国王19. What did William do after he suppressed the Saxon risings in the northHe built a string of defense castles 城堡to ensure his military军队control of the whole country.20. Was the Norman Conquest the last successful invasion of EnglandYes. The Norman Conquest was the last successful invasion of England because England has never been invaded since.21. Why did William I give his barons large estates房地产in EnglandWilliam I gave large estates to his barons because he wanted to get a promise of military service and a proportion of the land?s produce.22. What was the peculiar 特权feature特色of the feudal system封建制度of EnglandAll landowners, big and small, took the oath宣誓of allegiance效忠for the land they held, not only to their immediate直接lord主, but also to the king.23. Why did William I have the Domesday Book compiled 末日宣判书William I had the Domesday Book compiled because he wanted to have a reliable record of all his land, his tenants承租人and their possessions拥有；财产and to discover how much his tenants could be asked to pay by way of taxes.24. What was William I ?s policy towards the churchHe wanted to keep it completely under his control, but at the same time to uphold支持鼓励维持its power.25. Why did Henry II make Thomas Becket Archbishop大教主of CanterburyHe thought that Thomas Becket would assist him in carrying out贯彻实施legal reforms改革.26. What brought Henry II into collision 冲突矛盾with Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury The exceptional异常的privileges特权enjoyed by the clergy神职，牧师brought Henry II into collision with Thomas Becket.27. What are the two aspects of the Norman legacy遗产that contributed to great domestic国内unrest 动荡in England in the 12th and 13th centuriesOne was England?s possession占有of territory领土in France. The other was Norman adherence 依附坚持to Roman Catholicism.28. Who was the French national heroine during the Hundred Year?s War who helped the French to drive the English out of France Joan of Arc.圣女贞德29. When did the government establish rules for the first time to keep down wages The government established rules for the first time to keep down wages in 1351. 30. How many peasant 农民in Kent肯特and Essex艾塞克斯were killed by Richard II ?s troop？40,000 peasants in Kent and Essex were killed by Richard II?s troops.31. What were the emblems of 象征the Houses of York and LancasterThe emblem of the House of York was a white rose and the emblem of the House of Lancaster was a red rose.32. What was the impact影响of the Wars of the Roses on feudalism in England The Wars of the Roses dealt处理分配a death blow 打击to feudalism 封建主义in England.33. How did Elizabeth I try to avoid troubling Parliament too often for poundsShe tried to avoid troubling Parliament by making strict economies at Court.34. What questions did Elizabeth I treat as personal and privateThese questions were her religion, her marriage, her foreign policy, the succession to the throne, and her finance.35. How did Elizabeth I manage to maintain in friendly relationship with FranceShe managed to maintain a friendly relationship with France through her marriage alliances which were never materialized. 具体化36. When was Mary Queen of Scots executedMary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587.37. What did the destruction of the Spanish Armada show无敌舰队It showed England’s superiority as a naval power.海上强国制海权38. What was the long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot 火药阴谋The long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot has been an annual celebration of November 5, when a bonfire is lit to burn a guy and a firework display显示炫耀is arranged.39. What was Puritanism清教noted for因??而着名It was noted for simple dress, high moral standards and very egalitarian平等attitudes.40. What is a constitutional宪法monarchy君主A constitutional monarchy is one whose power is limited by Parliament.41. What did the Whigs stand for in the early 19th centuryThey stood for a reduction减少in Crown patronage, sympathy towards Nonconformists非国教, and care for the interests of merchants and bankers.42. Why did changes in farming methods affect lives of millions in the 18th century Changes in farming methods affected lives of millions in the 18th century England because village and agriculture were the backbone of England at that time.43. What did the land owners want to do in the late 18th and early 19th centuries They wanted to replace the small farms cultivated on the “open-field” system by larger, economically more efficient farms with hedge-divided fields.44. Why was King George III nicknamed “Farmer George”King George III was nicknamed “Farmer George”because he was very enthusiastic 热衷about agricultural changes at Winsor.45. What were the two events which most alarmed the British ruling classes 统治阶级in the closing decades数十年of the 18th centuryThey were the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.46. When did the British begin to transport convicts罪犯to AustraliaThe British began to transport convicts to Australia in 1788.47. What was the result of the general strike打击罢工of 1926The strike failed. The miners were forced to return to work with longer hours and lower wages even than before. Yet, outside the mining district, the strike seemed to have improved relations between the workers and the middle classes.48. Why did Edward VIII abdicate 退位in 1936 after a reign of 10 monthsEdward VIII abdicated because he wanted to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced 离婚American.49. When did Britain finally become a full member of the European Economic Community 欧共体Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community in January,1973. 50. Why was Mrs. Thatcher removed from office in 1990 It was because of her opposition反对to European Union and her imposition征收强加of an extremely unpopular flat-rate 固定税率“poll tax”人头税in place of property taxes to pay or local government service.61. Where does the Sovereign’s coronation加冕take place发生举行The Sovereign’s coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey in London.62. When is the Sovereign’s birthday officially celebratedIt is officially celebrated in June every year.63. What does the Duke of Edinburgh do when the Queen pays state visits to foreign governments He accompanies her.64. Where does the Qu een’s expenditure arising from public duties come fromThe Queen’s expenditure arising from public duties comes from the Civil List and government departments65. What does the term “parliament”originally meanThe term “parliament” originally means a meeting for a parley or discussion.66. What is the main function of the House of LordsThe main function of the House of Lords is to bring the wide experience of its members into the process of law-making.67. What is the Speaker’s task in the House of Commons英国下议院His task is to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order. 执行顺序规则68. How many counties are there in England and WalesThere are 53 counties in England and Wales.69. What are the three island areas where single-tier authorities当局官方were introduced in ScotlandThey are the Orkneys, the Shetlands and the Western Isles.70. How do local authorities in Great Britain raise revenueThey raise revenue 税收through the council tax.81. Are British people obliged to 不得不use the National Health Service国民医疗保健制度No. They are not obliged to use the service.82. What are services for elderly people aimed atServices for elderly people are aimed at helping them live at home whenever possible.83. What is the aim of the social security systemThe aim of the social security is to secure a basic standard of living for people in financial need.84. At what age do men and women generally retire退休Men generally retire at the age of 65, and women at the ate of 60.85. What are the two established churches in BritainThey are the Church of England in England and the Church of Scotland in Scotland. 86. How many provinces职权省份does the Church of England have The Church of England has two provinces: Canterbury and York.87. When were the first women priests ordained in BritainThey were ordained in March 1994.88. Who founded the Salvation Army in the East of London in 1865William Booth, a great follower of John Wesley, founded the Salvation Army.89. Where do the people in London go to see the Christmas decorationsThey go to Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly to see the Christmas decorations.90. Why is December 26th called “Boxing Day”December 26th is called Boxing Day because it was formerly the custom to give “Christmas boxes”, or gifts of money, to servants and tradesmen商人on this day.91. How many kinds of state secondary schools 国立公立are there in Great Britain Three. They are grammar school, secondary modern school and comprehensive school.92. When was the Open University founded When did it begin its first courses It was founded in 1969, and it began its first courses in 1970.93. Why is the Open University so namedIt is so named because it is “open” to all to become students.94. How much money is spent on press advertising平面广告every year in Great Britain About ￡5,100 million.95. How much time do British people spend a day watching televisionPeople spend an average of over three and a half hours a day watching television. 96. How are the state-run television channels BBC1 and BBC2 financed They are financed from the sale of television licences97. How are independent channels ITV and C4 fundedThey are funded entirely by advertising. 广告98. When did the BBC begin to provide regular television broadcastsThe BBC began to provide regular television broadcasts in 1936.99. Which sport is regarded as typically EnglishCricket 板球is the most typically English sport.100. What is a “copyri ght” libraryIt is a library which is entitled to receive a free copy of every book published in the United Kingdom.。

英语国家概况自考试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家数量是：A. 5个B. 6个C. 7个D. 8个答案：C2. 美国的首都是：A. 纽约B. 华盛顿特区C. 洛杉矶D. 芝加哥答案：B3. 英国的货币单位是：A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 日元答案：B4. 澳大利亚的国庆日是哪一天？A. 1月1日B. 7月4日C. 12月25日D. 1月26日答案：D5. 加拿大的官方语言包括：A. 英语和法语B. 英语和西班牙语C. 法语和德语D. 英语和德语答案：A6. 新西兰的首都是：A. 奥克兰B. 惠灵顿C. 基督城D. 但尼丁答案：B7. 英语中“Thanksgiving Day”指的是：A. 感恩节B. 圣诞节C. 万圣节D. 复活节答案：A8. 英国的哪个城市被称为“大学城”？A. 牛津B. 剑桥C. 爱丁堡D. 曼彻斯特答案：A9. 美国独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 4月17日D. 10月12日答案：A10. 英语中“Big Ben”是指：A. 一个著名的运动员B. 伦敦的一座钟楼C. 一个著名的电影D. 一个著名的乐队答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）11. 英语中“Black Friday”通常指的是感恩节之后的_________天，这一天标志着圣诞购物季的开始。

答案：第二天12. 英语中“Red Cross”是指国际性的志愿援助组织，其标志为_________十字。

答案：红13. 英语国家中，_________是唯一一个以英语为主要语言的亚洲国家。

答案：菲律宾14. 美国的自由女神像位于_________市。

答案：纽约15. 英语中“Easter”指的是_________节，是基督教的重要节日之一。

答案：复活16. 英语中“St. Patrick's Day”是_________的国庆日。

答案：爱尔兰17. 英语中“Commonwealth”指的是英联邦，它是一个由_________国家组成的国际组织。

英语国家概况（1）测试题12004.4 I. There are 30 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. (30%)1.Why did the Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in theninth century?A. They needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.B. They felt it necessary to develop their own industry.C. They were threatened by the Anglo-Saxons' invasion.D. They had to do it in order to resist the English.2.Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland3.In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland andNorthern England emigrate to the north of Ireland, becauseA.they wanted to increase its control over Ireland.B.they had too many people and didn't have enough space for them to live in.C.they intended to expand their investment.D.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them.4．In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street. They came firstA.to maintain traffic order in Northern Ireland.B.to protect the Catholic people.C.to protect the Protestant people.D.to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep social order.5. Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state..C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.6. Which of the fol l owing about the House of Lords is NOT true?A.Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B.It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C.The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.7. Which period of time in British history was described as "private affluence and public squalor"?A. the 1940sB. the 1970sC. the 1980sD. the 1990s8. Which of the following about the "poll tax" is NOT true?A.It was introduced by the Conservative government.B.It was introduced by the Labour government.C.It was an attempt to change local government taxes.D.It was criticized by many citizens.9. Who is the leader of the Labour party at present?A. John MajorB. Tony BlairC. Harold WilsonD. Margaret Thatcher10. What did Frank Whittle do in 1937?A. He invented the first jet plane.B. He developed the first jet engine.C. He made the first powered flight.D. He made the trans-Atlantic flight.11. In aerospace industry, which two countries are ahead of Britain?A. the U.S. and GermanyB. the U.S. and RussiaC. Germany and RussiaD. France and Russia12. Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War?A. Imperial AirwaysB. British AirwaysC. Hawker-Siddeley AviationD. the British Aircraft Corporation13. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare ?A. Dr. FaustusB. HamletC. Frankenstein tD. Sense and Sensibility14. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A. D.H. LawrenceB. Charles DickensC. Robert L. StevensonD. Walter Scott15. Several gifted women played a part in 19th-century literature. Which of the following is an exception ?A. Virginia WoolfB. Emily BronteC. Jane AustenD. Charlotte Bronte16. Which of the following was the first team sport to have organized rules?A. footballB. cricketC. horse racingD. tennis17. Which of the following is NOT true about cricket in Britain?A. It is now still a snobbish game played by aristocratic people.B. Its rules are rather obscure.C. The matches last for a few days.D. The players appear to be quite formally dressed.18.Which of the following members from the royal family enjoys equestrianism?A. Mary Queen of ScotlandB. the QueenC. "Fergie"D. Princess Anne19. Which one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition?A.enjoying the PantomimeB.the Queen broadcasting her Christmas messageC.receiving gifts from Santa ClausD.shopping on the Boxing Day20. Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A. rabbitsB. haggisC. chicksD. eggs21.Which of the following is true about the Gunpowder Plot?A. It was planned to kill the Protestant king and replace him with a Catholic king.B. It was planned to kill the Catholic king and replace him with a Protestant king.C. It was planned to kill King Billy and replace him with King James II.D. It was planned to kill King James II and replace him with King Billy.22. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Open University ?A. It's open to everybody.B. It requires no formal educational qualifications.C. No university degree is awarded,D. University courses are followed through TV, radio, correspondence, ect.23. In the examination called "the 11 plus", students with academic potential go toA. grammar schools.B. comprehensive schools.C. public schools.D. technical schools.24. Which of the following about the "semis" is true?A.They usually have gardens at all side.B.They normally stand together in pairs.C.They are usually located in fashionable areas in the city.D.They are considered as the most desirable home by British people.25. Which of t he following about class system in the UK is NOT true?A.People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspaper.B.Class-division is only decided by people's income.C.Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person's life-chances.D.The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.26. The author holds that Britain had a big influence on the postwar international order becauseA. it used to be a great imperial power.B. it had a strong military power and prestige.C. it defeated Hitler's army.D. it got support from its former colonies.27.Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A.France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B.the United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C.China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D.China, Britain, France, United States and Japan.28. In its imperial prime, Britain ruledA. a fourth of the globe.B. a fifth of the world.C. a third of the world.D. two-thirds of the earth.29. Which of the following newspapers is printed internationally ?A.The tabloids.B.The News of the WorldC.The Financial Times.D.The Observer.30. Which of the following is a quality paper ?A.The News of the World.B.The Guardian.C.The Tabloids.D.All of the above.II. There are altogether 20 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding places on the ANSWER SHEET. (40%)1. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was (1) of 1916, in which the r ebels occupied Dublin’s (2) and forced the British to take it back by (3) .2. The UK is divided into (4) constituencies with each of them represented by a member in (5) .3. The FA stands for (6) .4. Overseas Chinese community in Britain often celebrates Chinese New Year with (7) , fireworks, parades and family celebrations.5. Two famous public schools in England are (8) and (9) .6. In Britain , people can go to (10) without having any formal educational qualifications.7. In Britain, banks finance people to buy their own home through loans or (11) paid back overa period of 25 years.8. When the Second World War was over, Britain was active in (12) the United Nations and became one of (13) permanent members of (14) .9. Austra lia, as the world’s (15) continent and (16) island, has a population which is (17) in relation to its size.10. The smallest state is (18) , an (19) in the southeast corner of Australia. It is also the (20) island in Australia.III. Explain each of the following 6 out of 10 in no more than five sentences. Write your an-swer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (30%)1. London2. the Anglo-Saxons3. the Bill of Rights of 16894.the Romantic Movement5.Boxing Dayprehensive schools7.NATO8.Australia’s postwar immigration program9.New South Wales10.the three-tier system of the Australian government。

专业英语八级英语国家概况-1(总分100, 做题时间90分钟)单项选择题1.Traditional Australia-specific "school of the air" and "flying doctors" are both reached through ______.A. radioB. TVC. telephoneD. mailSSS_SIMPLE_SINA B C D该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A由于地理气候条件的限制，80%以上的澳大利亚人都生活在城市，只有不到20%的人生活在乡村，因此乡村的教育和福利设施相对比较落后。

为了解决乡村地区的教育和医疗问题，政府专门设置广播电台，播放教育节目和医疗服务节目，孩子们可以通过“空中学校”学习普通学校里面的课程，人们也可以通过广播联系医生。

如果有紧急和重大病情，医生就会乘政府配备的专机飞往病人所在地为病人治病，所以被称为“飞行医生”。

2.Since the ______, Australia has been moving toward multiculturalism.A. 1950sB. 1960sC. 1970sD. 1940sSSS_SIMPLE_SINA B C D该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C澳大利亚于1973年废除《限制移民法案》，开始接受世界各国移民，政府在鼓励移民融入主流文化的同时，也鼓励不同民族文化的发展。

因此，70年代是澳大利亚多元文化主义的起始阶段。

3.At first, Australia was settled by the British as a colony ______.A. to provide food and wool for BritainB. to receive free settlersC. to receive convicts from BritainD. to expand the British imperial powerSSS_SIMPLE_SINA B C D该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C澳大利亚于1788年被英国人占领，因为澳大利亚曾经一度是英国的罪犯流放地，澳大利亚被英国人称为“the land down there”。

北语23春《英语国家概况（I）》作业1试卷总分:100 得分:100一、单选题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)1.Australia is called＇a country on the sheep back＇ because ________.[第一项A.]it has the best species of sheep in the world[第二项B.]Australians ride on sheep back[第三项C.]Australians eat a lot of mutton[第四项D.]it makes a lot of profit from the sales of wool[正确.选择]：D2.New Zealand’s climate is generally（）and seasonal differences are not so great.[第一项A.]dry and cold[第二项B.]mild and moist[第三项C.]hot and wet[第四项D.]windy and cold[正确.选择]：C3.The sharp increase in the Australian population after W.W.II was partly because__________.[第一项A.]a large postwar immigration program was carried out[第二项B.]the Aboriginal people and the Torres Strait Islanders were not included in the census before W.W.II[第三项C.]more British convicts were transported to Australia[第四项D.]Australian soldiers came back from the War[正确.选择]：A4.______is not considered a characteristic of London.[第一项A.]The cultural centre[第二项B.]The business centre[第三项C.]The financial centre[第四项D.]The sports centre[正确.选择]：D5.The modern games of tennis originated in（）in the late 19th century. [第一项A.]Scotland[第二项B.]Ireland[第三项C.]England[第四项D.]Wales[正确.选择]：C6.Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?[第一项A.]Indonesia[第二项B.]Papua New Guinea[第三项C.]Thailand[正确.选择]：C7.Who wrote the long poem Paradise Lost?[第一项A.]Shakespeare[第二项B.]Chaucer[第三项C.]Milton[第四项D.]John Cabot[正确.选择]：C8.Which of the following is NOT true about the British monarchy?[第一项A.]It is the oldest institution of government.[第二项B.]It goes back to at least the 9th century.[第三项C.]It has maintained the continuity over the past thousand years.[第四项D.]It seems that it enjoys no real power today.[正确.选择]：C9.In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over（）in 1918.[第一项A.]20 [第二项B.]25[第二项B.]30[第三项C.]35[正确.选择]：C10.The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called___.[第一项A.]Eskimos[第二项B.]Aborigines[第三项C.]Indians[第四项D.]Maoris[正确.选择]：D二、判断题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)11.The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelan[第四项D.][第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确12.The Governor-General acts only on the advice of the Executive Council that comprises himself and the Cabinet.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确13.Whistle-blowers are often experts in both senior and lower levels of bureaucracies who, discovering that their branch of the organization is in some way corrupt and inefficient, try to expose this problem.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确14.While the English are largely protestant, the Irish of the Republic largely belong to the Roman Catholic faith.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确15.In the 1950s and 1960s in an Irish family there were 2 or 3 children on average. [第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误16.Charles Dickens is one of the most famous of English Modernist writers.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误17.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误18.Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent Irish state was never lost. In late 19th century, there was a campaign in parliament called “home-rule”- Irish political control of Irish affairs.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确19.The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：正确20.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of two parts: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.[第一项A.]正确[第二项B.]错误[正确.选择]：错误。

英语国家概况（1）（2）100问1. "British history has been a history of invasion". Please illustrate this point with the examples from the text. How did each of the invasions influence English culture ?2. What are some general characteristics of Scotland ?3. Describe Wales' unification with Great Britain.4. Are there any differences between England and Wales in terms of cultural tradition ?5. Why is Northern Ireland, according to the author, so significant in the United Kingdom? What is the political problem there?6. What are some of the factors in Irish and English history that affect the situation in Northern Ireland today?7. Different parties and groups in the United Kingdom have different solutions to the political problem in Northern Ireland. Please sum up their different attitudes.8. Has the author offered a solution to the political problem in Northern Ireland?9. What is the oldest institution of government?10. What is the name of the charter of liberty and political rights granted by King John in 1215?11. Do you think Elizabethan Drama occupies a significant position in British literature? Who is the most important figure in Elizabethan Drama? What are some of his major works?12. What do we call the group of important Parliamentarians?13. Which party forms the government and who becomes Prime Minister?14. What are some of the changes that have take place recently in the Chinese attitude towards sports? How do you account for these changes?15. For how many years is a general election held once in the UK?16. Who can stand for election as an MP?17. What are the three major parties? Which party is the party that spent most time in power?18. Which party does Tony Blair belong to?19. When was the British economy dominant in the world?20. By what time was the UK overtaken by other countries, such as the US and Germany?21. Which country does it refer to as "the Jewel in the Crown"? When did it gain its independence?22. What are some of the positive and negative effects of non-white immigrants on British society according to the author?23. What is the general situation of racial relations in the UK?24. Why is Geoffrey Chaucer, who wrote in Middle English, still read and studied today?25. When was the term "parliament" first used officially?26. The author says that "the media are central to British leisure culture", why does the author say so?27. What are some of the characteristics of British newspaper culture? In what way is it different from the United States?28. Is the British press free from the government control and censorship? What is the relationship between the British press and politics or business?29. How does the BBC operate? How is it different from American broadcasting systems?30. What are some of the features of Romantic Literature?31. What is Modernism? Can you illustrate your points with specific books as examples?32. What is Postmodernism? Can you illustrate your points with specific books as examples?33. How has the Christian church influenced British sports? Please pick up some examples from the text.34. What is the origin of football?35. How is the violence of "football hooligans" related to the British history of football?36. Why is cricket very English? Why does the author believe that cricket was associated with a set of English moral values?37. Christmas is the biggest and best-loved British holiday? How do the British celebrate thisholiday?38. How do the British celebrate the Queen's Birthday? What is the origin of this holiday?39. Bonfire Night is one truly English holiday. How and why do the English celebrate this holiday?40. How do the Protestants and Catholics celebrate their own holidays in Northern Ireland? What traditions are behind their celebrations?41. How is Hogmanay celebrated in Scotland? What other festivals are celebrated in Scotland?42. Which are the two most important and famous universities in Britain?43. What is the goal of education in the U.K.?44. Is the British education system run by the state or the private sector?45. Where do British universities receive their funds besides students tuition?46. Why does the author say that "the way the living arrangements of a society as a whole are organized tells us something about that society"?47. What are the four main types of home in Britain? How do they reflect the cost and status of homes? What are some of the major types of home in China?48. How are people in the UK divided into different classes?49. Is the class system similar with the United States?50. What and how did the British empire end? How did the British react to this reality?51. What are the foundations of Britain's foreign policy?52. How is Britain's foreign policy made? Does the government's foreign policy represent the desires of British citizens?53. Why does the author say that the decision to join the EC was and remains controversial in Britain?54. Why does the author think that Britain has the "special relationship" with the United States? Does this relationship still exist?55. What are some of the general characteristics of Australia in terms of land, people and culture?56. Discuss the climate in Australia. What are some of the major differences between Australia and China in terms of the climate?57. What are the six states of Australia? What are some of the major similarities or differences in terms of population, early settlement and economy in the six states?58. Can you point out some main differences between the Australian government system and the British government system?59. Discuss the Australian education system. What are some of the features in the system that are specifically Australian?60. What are some of the distinct features of New Zealand's geography? Find out similarities and differences in terms of geography between New Zealand and Australia.61. What are some of the similarities between New Zealand and Britain in the government system?62. How did modern development in Europe influence the settlement of North American colonies?63. What was the unique American phenomenon ? How did it come into being? Do you think it still exists in today's American society?64. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?65. What are the two political parties in the United States? Do you think they are fundamentally different?66. What is the Bill of Rights? Do you think that it was necessary to write the Bill of Rights explicitly into the U.S. Constitution?67. Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Was it necessary to change the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution for the new nation of the United States at the time?68. What is a federal system? What are some of the major differences between a federal system and a confederation?69. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the U.S. government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other?70. It is known to all that buying and selling stocks is a risky business. Why do you think there arestill so many people involved in it?71. What promotes the diversity in American religion?72. In what way do you think that religious freedom was a historical necessity in the United States?73. What is the relationship between government and religion in America?74. What are some of the features in religion that are particularly American? What are some of the major differences between American religion and religion in Europe?75. What is the main theme in American literature according to the author? How does the author illustrate his point?76. Why did Mark Twain win so many readers both at home and abroad?77. What are the major characteristics of education in America?78. What are some of the major themes in novels written by the "Lost Generation"?79. What is the goal of education in the United States? Discuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain, the United States and China concerning the goals of education.80. What does an American student learn?81. What were the major social movements of the 1960s? And what was the historical background of the social movements of that decade?82. The black political movement that began as a force for integration changed course in the mid-1960s and began to emphasize black uniqueness and even black separatism. What caused this transformation?83. Draw analogies between the black revolution and the women's movement. What common assumptions do they share?84. The author says that the United States was founded on the principle of human equality, but in practice the nation has fallen far short of that ideal. Illustrate this point with what you have learned from this book.85. What does poverty mean in the United States ? Why is poverty a social problem in America?86. Why does the author emphasize that the invention of one technology has to be supported by a number of related technologies which form a supporting system? Give examples.87. When are the American football matches held?88. Why did a musical form of black origin gain acceptance in all classes in America and spread throughout the country?89. What are the contributions made by Louis Armstrong to the early jazz music?90. Why Canada is regularly rated as having the best standard of living in the world?91.What is the distinct feature in Canadian modern literature?92. Discuss the similarities and differences in the government systems between the U.K. and Canada.93. What are some of the characteristics of the Canadian party system?94. What are some of the things that make Canada a unique and interesting country?95. How do you understand "multiculturalism"?96. Why do you think the author says that Canada has avoided the worst excesses of intolerance and prejudice?97. What is the Canada's Place in the World Economy?98. Do you think the Canadian government should subsidize the inefficient Canadian farmers or import foodstuff from neighbouring American states?99. Why is the idea of survival thought of as the central symbol of Canadian literature? What does cultural survival mean in Canadian literature?100. What are the major reasons for Canada's active role in international organizations? And how does Canada play its active role?外国语学院：曾倩英语国家概况（1）（2）问题库答案1. British history has been a history of invasions. Before the first century AD Britain was made up of many tribal kingdoms of Celtic people: a powerful culture originating in central Europe. Then in 43AD Britain was invaded by the Roman empire, and England and Wales (though not Scotland or Ireland) became a part of the Roman empire for nearly 400 years.Two more groups of invaders were to come after the English: from the late 8th century on, raiders from Scandinavia, the ferocious Vikings, threatened Britain's shores….2. Scotland is the second largest of the four nations, both in population and in geographical area. It is also the most confident of its own identity because alone amongst the non-English components of the UK it has previously spent a substantial period of history as a unified state independent of the UK. Thus it is not a big leap for the Scottish to imagine themselves independent again.Physically, Scotland is the most rugged part of the UK, with areas of sparsely populated mountains and lakes in the north (The Highlands), and in the south (The Southern Uplands). Three-quarters of the population lives in the lowland zone which spans the country between these two highland areas. The largest city is Glasgow, in the west of this zone. Scotland's capital city is Edinburgh, on the east coast forty miles away from Glasgow. It is renowned for its beauty, and dominated by its great castle on a high rock in the centre of the city. Both cities have ancient and internationally respected universities dating from the 15th century.3. Wales was always under pressure from its English neighbours, particularly after the Norman conquest, when Norman barons set up castles and estates in Wales under the authority of the English Crown. Some brief campaigns are the only times in history when Wales has existed as a unified independent nation.4.Yes, there are. The close long-standing relationship means that modern Wales lacks some of the outward signs of difference which Scotland possesses—its legal system and its education system are exactly the same as in England. Often official statistics are given for "England and Wales". However, Wales is different, and one of the key markers of that difference is the Welsh language—the old British Celtic tongue which is still in daily use.5. Until 1921 the full name of the UK was "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland", not only "Northern Ireland", because the whole island of Ireland was politically integrated with Great Britain, and had been since 1801, while Britain's domination of the Irish dated back centuries even before that date. But Irish desires for an independent Irish state were never lost,and one of the key issues in late nineteenth century British politics was a campaign in parliament for what was called "home-rule"—Irish political control of Irish affairs. The Home Rule Bill was finally passed in 1914, but the process was overtaken by the First World War and was suspended for the duration of the war.6. Along with the political campaign for home-rule there were groups who followed a more direct method of pursuing Irish independence, engaging in guerilla or terrorist activities against British institutions and the British military forces. During the First World War and immediately after, this activity increased, sometimes brutally suppressed by British forces.7. Margaret Thatcher's government did not give in to this demand for political status and 11 prisoners starved to death. This event revitalised the political campaign of Sinn Fein, the legal political party which supports the IRA's right to fight. Its leaders spoke of a twin campaign for union with Ireland, both political and military, which they called the policy of "The Bullet and the Ballot Box".8. The problem lay in the "commitment to peaceful methods" aspect of the possible talks. Province-wide elections are planned under a complex formula to ensure a wide range of representation on the body which will carry out these talks, in an attempt to give them legitimacy. Without the participation of Sinn Fein and the IRA it is hard to see them succeeding. Northern Ireland is poised on the brink—a new peaceful future, or a return to the violence that has claimed 3150 lives so far.9. The oldest institution of government is the Monarchy (rule by the king).10. It was a gang of feudal barons and the Church which opposed some of King John's (1199—1216) policies. This opposition was so powerful that the king finally granted them a charter of liberty and political rights, still known by its medieval Latin name of Magna Carta. Magna Carta placed some limits on the king's ability to abuse his royal power. This is still regarded as Britain's key expression of the rights of citizens against the Crown.11. Shakespeare is the most important figure at that time. He excels in each kind. The tragedies include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. Among the comedies are The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest. His history plays, based on English history, include Richard III, Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V.Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra are tragedies on classical themes.12. The House of Commons.13. The party that wins most votes in general election and the leader of this winning party would become Prime Minister.14. They more and more like sports….15. For five years.16. Anyone who is eligible vote to can stand as an MP. It is necessary only to make a deposit of 500 pounds (a quite easily obtainable amount in the UK) which is lost if the candidate does not receive at least 5% of the vote.17. There are three major national parties: The Conservative party and the Labour party are the two biggest, and any general election is really about which of those two is going to govern. But there is a third important party, the Liberal Democrats, who usually receive up to about 20% of the votes: not enough to form a government, but enough to have a big impact on which of the other two parties does so. The Conservative Party spent most time in power18. Tony Blair belong to Labor Party.19. By the 1880s the British economy was dominant in the world, producing one third of the world's manufactured goods, half its coal and iron, half its cotton.20. But even by 1900 this was no longer the case, the UK having been overtaken by both the United States and Germany; and certainly from 1945 until the present, the story of the UK economy is usually thought of as one of decline.21. India, popularly known as "The Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire, gained its independence in 1947.22. This has a number of consequences for British society, mainly positive, though with some indirect negative effects. On the positive side such immigrant groups bring their culture with them,which increases the variety and interest within British culture: for example, the UK, which used to have a bad reputation for food, now has a cuisine as varied as any, with Indian and Chinese restaurants in every community, as well as many other varieties in bigger cities. This variety in restaurant food has resulted in more experimentation at home, so that shops now carry a much wider variety of goods to supply the demand, and there are many TV programmes and books devoted to all kinds of different cooking. The negative side of things lies largely in the attitude of some of their white neighbours.23. While there is a growing ethnic minority middle-class, and many individual success stories, by most measures the immigrant population is worse-off economically speaking than the white population as a whole. Individuals from ethnic minorities are more likely to be unemployed; and they are under-represented in politics too, though there are now a number of black and Asian MPs. But there are also a number of small political parties in the UK with overtly racist policies.24. With the Norman Conquest in 1066 Britain entered the Middle Ages (1066—1485), and the language of the royal court became French. So literature of that period was written in French or Latin. But one work from these times often studied today by middle school and college students is The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1343—1400). He was the first court poet to write in English.25. The word "parliament" comes from the verb "to parley", that is, to discuss or talk. The term was first used officially in 1236 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and towns which the king occasionally summoned if he wanted to raise money.26. On an average day, 90 per cent of Britons over the age of 15 read a national or local paper. And in the evening, most Britons settle down to watch some television: 96 percent of the population watch TV at least once a week, making it Britain's most popular leisure activity. The third most popular pastime, after watching telly and reading newspapers, is listening to the radio, an activity in which 73 per cent of the population engages in on a weekly basis. It is obvious, then, that the media are central to British leisure culture.27. British newspaper culture is unusual in the extent to which class and educational differences are reflected in the newspapers people read. In other developed countries like Japan and the United States, newspaper reading is a mainly middle-class habit, but in Britain the "lower classes" are also regular readers.28. While officially speaking the British press is "free" from government control and censorship and can print what it likes, there are limits to what will appear in the daily paper.29. The British Broadcasting Corporation - more familiarly known as the BBC or even "the Beeb" - is Britain's main public service broadcaster The BBC is funded by licence fees and viewers must buy a license each year for their TV set.30. Roughly the first third of the 19th century makes up English literature's romantic period. Writers of romantic literature are more concerned with imagination and feeling than with the power of reason, which marked the 18th century. Perhaps the rather violent and ugly world about them drove 19th-century writers to a literary refuge.31. Modernism in literature can be seen as a reaction against the nineteenth century forms discussed above, which can be thought of as assuming understanding between writer and reader, resulting in the simple communication of an agreed version of the "world". This approach to writing is known as "Realism." Instead, Modernist writers express the difficulty they see in understanding and communicating how the world works. Often, therefore, Modernist writing seems disorganized, hard to understand. It often portrays the action from the viewpoint of a single confused individual, rather than from the viewpoint of an all-knowing impersonal narrator outside the action….32. Postmodernists can be thought of as abandoning that search. Meaning does not exist outside of the human head, likewise it does not exist inside a book, waiting to be discovered, instead it is made in the process of reading a book, or of making sense of the world….33. Tennis was invented in Britain and it owes its origins, literally, to the Church. Church records indicate that by the mid-fifteenth century, people were making a game of bouncing a ball off the side of their local churches or cathedrals, first using the hand, and later a racquet. This was called "tenys". Such antics sometimes offended the clergy who complained that the dignity and tranquility of the church was shattered by such games, but they also illustrate how central the church was to community life.34. There are legends that suggest that games like football and rugby actually derived from the "sport" of ancient warriors celebrating victory by kicking around the decapitated head of anenemy. There is a similar grisly tale told about origins of bowling: it is said that in ancient times, Scottish warriors rolled the skulls of their enemies along the grass for sport.35. Today, violence is still associated with football. "Football hooligans", supporters of rival teams, sometimes clash before, during and after matches and occasionally run riot through the town, breaking windows and beating each other up. Some football fans paint their faces and sing or chant football songs and it is not too difficult to imagine their warrior-ancestors.36. As generations of public school boys grew up to become the civil servants and rulers of the UK and its colonies, cricket became associated with a set of moral values, in particular the idea of "fair play" which characterised British government. Sir Ian Bancroft, a high level civil servant in the 1980s, remembered that when he began his career in Whitehall, one day his government minister was so angry that he threw the telephone at him. Sir Ian said he knew exactly how to respond: "having played cricket I was able to catch it and hand it back to him politely."37. Yes. Nowadays, Christmas is celebrated by most Britons by exchanging gifts and Christmas cards, preparing holiday foods, and decorating homes and workplaces with coloured lights, Christmas trees and ornaments.38. One of Britain's most impressive and colourful festivals happens on the second Saturday in June when the Queen's Birthday is officially celebrated by "trooping the colour" around Buckingham Palace in London.39. The English do not celebrate their famous writers or battles or patron saints, although they have all these things. However, one truly English holiday is Bonfire Night—sometimes called Guy Fawkes Night—celebrated in the early autumn.40. Another festival which comes from the 17th century battles between Catholics and Protestants is the Protestant celebration of their victory at the Battle of the Boyne (12 July) in 1690. Northern Irish Catholics celebrate the birthday of the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick, on March 17 each year.41. While most British people welcome the coming of the New Year with parties, in Scotland, New Year's Eve called Hogmanay (31 December)—is the major winter celebration, and overshadows Christmas (called Yule in Scotland) which is a very quiet affair. How Hogmanay iscelebrated varies throughout Scotland, but one widely practised custom is "first footing". There is a superstitious belief that the first person to cross the threshold of a household in the New Year can bring luck and prosperity: the appearance of a young, preferably dark haired and handsome man, is considered particularly lucky. First footers often bring a bottle of spirits, alcohol, a lump of coal or a peat as a gift and are given a "dram of whisky" as their reward.42. Cambridge University and Oxford University.43. The goal of British education is to socialize children.44. The British education system run by the state.45. In the UK, the amount of funding each university receives is based on its size, the number of students it teaches, and the research it conducts. So far, the UK has only one privately funded university, the University of Buckingham.46. For individual members of any society the home they live in is of great importance in their lives. The way the living arrangements of a society as a whole are organized tells us something about that society—its standard of living, its social and familial structure, the distribution of wealth in a society—both in terms of geography and social hierarchy—and even something about that society's values and dreams.47. There are, broadly speaking, four main types of home. The first kind are "flats" (or apartments), of varying size, often in modern multi-storey purpose-built buildings, though sometimes made by sub-dividing big old houses. Flats are often publicly owned. The second kind are "terraced" houses: that is, individual two-storey houses built joining on to each other at each side in a terrace or row. The second kind are "terraced" houses: that is, individual two-storey houses built joining on to each other at each side in a terrace or row; the fourth one is “detached.”48. The British people are divided into classes economically, culturally, educationally and etc.49. What is distinctive about the British class-system, and which marks it as different from the American or Chinese social structure, is that it has also retained a hereditary aristocracy.50. Two world wars had seriously influenced its empire position. 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 (now Sri Lanka) were granted independence and left the Commonwealth as well, refusing to recognise the British monarch as the head of their new states. Throughout the next few decades, the process of decolonisation continued as other territories and possessions received their independence or were returned to their rightful rulers.51. The contemporary foreign policy of the UK is greatly influenced by its imperial history and also by its geopolitical traits. Perhaps the most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.52. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain's foreign policy. The main government department involved is of course the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), but many other government ministries also play a part in formulating and executing the government's decisions.53. The decision to join the EEC was very controversial; and today, Britain's participation in the European Union, as it is now called, remains controversial. At the centre of the controversy is the fact that it is not clear what the European Union(EU) is and what it will become. The UK has always been very interested in encouraging free trade between countries and is therefore very supportive of the EU as a free trade area.However, the UK has always been less enthusiastic about giving up its national sovereignty (that is, its control over national decision-making) to a European government.54. Another major factor which influences British foreign policy is its relationship with the United States. This was quite natural, as the two were closely allied during World War II, and continued to work together closely in the post war years because they shared many of the same worries about the Soviet Union. Even today, in many respects British and American policy-makers agree generally on, for example, how the global economy should be managed, how a warlike state should be dealt with, issues about arms control and so on.55. Australia is the world's smallest continent and largest island, a relatively young nation established in an ancient land. Its development represents a triumph over remoteness and a harsh landscape…56. Australia is the driest inhabited continent and its rainfall varies extremely geographically and。

英语国家概况练习题《英语国家概况》英国部分练习题（1-2章）第一章 Land and People 考题I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts：1. The British Isles are made up of________A. two large islands and hundreds of small onesB. two large islands and Northern IrelandC. three large islands and hundreds of small onesD. three large islands and Northern Ireland2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are_______A. Britain， Scotland and WalesB. England， Scotland and WalesC. Britain， Scotland and IrelandD. England， Scotland and Ireland3. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries______A. that have a large number of British immigrantsB. that fought on the side of Britain in the two world warsC. that speak English as their native languageD. that were once colonies of Britain4. About a hundred years ago，as a result of imperialist expansion，Britain ruled an empire that had one fourth of the world's people and ______of the world's land area.A. one thirdB. one fifthC. one fourthD. two fifths答案：选择： 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.2. 1949， Dublin简答1.What are the differences between Britain and the British Isles，Great Britain，England，the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth？The British Isles， Great Britain 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 Ireland. The British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.2. Describe the geographical position of Britain？Britain is an island country. It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the south and the North Sea in the east.3.Whereabouts 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.4. Does Britain have a favorable climate？ Why？Yes， it has a favorable climate， because it has a maritime type of climate——winters are mild， not too cold and summers are cool， not toohot. It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. It has a small range of temperature， too.5. What are the factors which influence the climate in Britain？Which part of Britain has the most rainfall and which part is thedriest？The factors which influence the climate in Britain are the following three：1） The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences；2） The prevailing south-west winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate；3） The North Atlantic Drift， a warm current， passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.The northwestern part has the most rainfall，while the south-eastern corner is the driest.6. Describe the distribution of Britain's population.Britain has a population of 57 million. It is densely populated，with an average of 237people per square kilometer. It is also very unevenly distributed， with 90%of the population in urban areas，10% in rural areas. Geographically， most British people live in England. Of the total of 57 million people，47 million live in England； 14 million live in London and Southeastern England.7. What are the three natural zones in Scotland？The three natural zones in Scotland are： the Highlands in the north，the central Lowlands， and the southern Uplands.8. What is the difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots， Welsh and Irish？The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons， while the Scots， Welsh and rash are Celts.9. What are the differences in character and speech between southern England and northern England？How do the Welsh keep their language and culture alive？The Welsh are emotional and cheerful people. The Scots are hospitable，generous and friendly. Irish are known for their charm and vivacity aswell as for the beauty of their Irish girls. Throughout the year they have festivals of song and dance and poetry called Eisteddfodau. On these occasions competitions are held in Welsh poetry， music， singing and art and in this way they keep the Welsh language and Welsh culture alive.10. What is the main problem in Northern Ireland？Hundreds of years ago Scots and English Protestants were sent to live in Northern Ireland. Since then there has been bitter fighting between the Protestants and the Roman Catholics. The former are the dominant group，while the latter are seeking more social， political and economic opportunities. The British Government and the government of Ireland are now working together to bring peace to Northern Ireland.Arrival and settlement of the CeltsBasis of modern English race： the Anglo-SaxonsThe Viking and Danish invasionsKing Alfred and his contributionsThe Norman Conquest and its consequences1 The earliest invasion of England is that by _____.A. the IberianB. the DanesC. the CeltsD. the Anglo-Saxons2 the Celts religion was _____.A. ChristianityB. DruidismC. Norman beliefD. Roman Catholic3 the Anglo-Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain.A. ChristianB. DruidC. Roman CatholicD. Teutonic4 The Anglo-Saxons established _____ system， whereby the lord of the manor collected taxes and organized the local army.A. salveB. feudalC. manorial（采邑制度）D. Capitalistic5. The Anglo-Saxons created the _____ to advise the king，the basis of the Privy Council.A. SynodB. Witan（议会）C. Whit byD. Shirt court6. ______ was known as “the father of the British navy”。

《英语国家概况》试卷1及答案I. Choose the correct answer from the options given: （20 points, 1 point each）1. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London ?A. The cultural centre.B. The business centre.C. The financial centre.D. The sports centre.2. Which of the following 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.3. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street They camefirst _______.A. to maintain traffic order in Northern IrelandB. to protect the Catholic peopleC. to protect the Protestant peopleD. to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep socialOrder4. In the early 1970s, the IRA _________.A. killed many Protestants and CatholicsB. burned down the houses of Catholics’C. murdered individuals at randomD. carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces astheir main target5. Why did the British government decide to replace the Power-Sharing policy with“direct-rule” from London ?A. The Power-Sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. The Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the province effectively.C. The Power-Sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. All the above.6. Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election ?A. Members in the House of Commons.B. Lords in the House of Lords.C. The major parties.D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.7. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order towin the election ?A. 651B. 326C. 626D. 3518. Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979 ?A. The Conservative government.B. The Liberal government.C. The Labour government.D. The radical government.9. Which of the following books is written by Geoffrey Chaucer ?A. The Canterbury Tales.B. Beowulf.C. The Ulster Cycle.D. Morte D’Arthur.10. Among the following writers, who was NOT one of the great trio ?A. Ben Johnson.B. Geoffrey Chaucer.C. William Shakespeare.D. Christopher Marlowe.11. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist ?A. D.H. Lawrence.B. Charles Dickens.C. Robert L. Stevenson.D. Walter Scott.12. Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter ?A. Rabbits.B. Haggis.C. Chicks.D. Eggs.13. Which of the following is true about the Guy Fawkes Night ?A. It is celebrated by Scottish people in November.B. It is celebrated by English people in November.C. It is celebrated by Scottish people in August.D. It is celebrated by English people in August.14. Which of the following is true about the Gunpowder Plot ?A. It was planned to kill the Protestant king and replace him with a Catholic king.B. It was planned to kill the Catholic king and replace him with a Protestant king.C. It was planned to kill King Billy and replace him with King James II.D. It was planned to kill King James II and replace him with King Billy.15. Which of the following is true under Thatch er’s administration ?A. The proportion of owner-occupation decreased.B. Public housing became more important.C. Many public houses were sold to the people.D. The UK became more European-like in its housing arrangements.16. Which of the following about class system in the UK is NOT true ?A. People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspaper.B. Class-division is only decided by people’s income.C. Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person’s life-chances.D. The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.17. The British media have many important functions. Which of the following is anexception ?A. They supply people with news, keeping them informed about what is happening inthe world.B. They make huge profit by publishing advertisements.C. They promote culture and education.D. They provide entertainment.18. A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentarydemocracy because _________.A. it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the governmentB. it informs people about current affairs in the worldC. it provides people with subjective reportsD. it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament19. The state that had the first British settlement is __________.A. QueenslandB. New south WalesC. Western AustraliaD. Victoria20. The federal government and the state governments are formed by ________.A. the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB. the party that has the most votesC. the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD. the party that has the majority of the SenateII. True or false: (20 points, 1 point each) (A = T; B = F)21. London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world.22. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was builtby King Harold.23. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland.24. British government offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.25. British government is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutionalmonarchy.26. Britain has no written form of Constitution.27. In 1215, King Egbert united England under his rule.28. By the 1880s the British economy was dominant in the world.29. The UK economy is thought of as one of decline because Britain is poorer andproducing less than it was in 1945.30. In Britain, "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes.31. Attending the Grand National was an activity in Shakespeare's time.32. Football was invented by Scottish people.33. In Britain people can go to the open university without having any formaleducational qualifications.34. The University of Edinburgh is a privately funded university in Britain.35. The main government department such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office alsoinvolves in making Britain's foreign policy.36. According to the author, Britain is a parliamentary democracy, so the government'sforeign policy in theory represents the desires of its electorate.37. Australia is the world’s smallest continent an d largest island.38. Green and gold became the national colors formally in 1984.39. The famous thermal region is on the North Island.40. In 1975, the Waitangi Tribunal was set up to receive complaints from Maoripeople and to address the mistakes made in the past by the European settlers.英语国家概况（1）试题答案第一卷I. Choose the best answer: (20 分，每小题1 分)1. (A)2. (D)3. (C)4. (D)5. (B)6. (A)7. (B)8. (B)9. (C) 10. (A)11.(A) 12.(C) 13. (D) 14. (A) 15. (C) 16. (C) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (B)20.(A)II. True or false: （20 分，每小题1 分）21.(B) 22.(B) 23.(A) 24.(B) 25.(A) 26. (A) 27. (B) 28. (A) 29. (B)30. (A)31.(B) 32.(B) 33.(A) 34.(B) 35.(A) 36. (A) 37.(A) 38. (A) 39.(A) 40. (A)第二卷I. Fill in the blanks: （22 分，每空2 分）1. (the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)2. (overrule the parliament)3. (Prime Minister)4. (The National Health Service)5. (Football Association Cup)6. (Guy Fawkes Night)7. (the UN Security Council)8. (Reading news papers, listening to radio)9. (God Save the Queen)10. (the House of Representatives)11. (New Zealanders having European ancestry)II. Answer the following questions: （18 分，每题2 分）1. The Normans under William of Normandy conquered England.2. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.3. They are Conservative party, Labor party and the Liberal Democrats.4. They are primary industries, secondary industries and tertiary industries.5. Because they hope their children can receive better education so that they can get intobetter universities or find a better job.6. It is influenced by its imperial history, its geopolitical traits and its relationship with theUS.7. It stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation.8. Because Britain needed new places to transform its criminals.9. They are Britain and other European countries and the US..III. Explain the following in English: (20 分，每小题4 分)1. They were two groups of Germanic peoples who settled down in England from the 5thcentury. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders ofEngland.2. It’s a statement put forward by an MP for the House of Commons to vote on saying that “This house no longer has confidence in the Government”. If the government loses a “vote of no confidence” it is forced to resign and call a gener al election.3. The Romantic Movement started at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the19th century. The spirit of Romanism places emphasis on nature, originality, theemotional and personal. The great poets then are Keats, Shelley and Wordsworth.4. Comprehensive schools are the most popular secondary schools in Britain today. Suchschools admit children without reference to their academic abilities and provide a general education.5. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up of mostly offormer British colonies. It was set up as a forum for continued cooperation and as a sortof support network.。

英语国家概况（1）课程形成性考核题英语国家概况（1）课程第1次形成性考核答案与讲评（Unit 01-05）The United Kingdom (I)I. T rue or False:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I(T) 01. Britain is no longer an imperial country. (Unit 1)(T) 02. The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied the majority of the British people.(Unit 1)(T) 03. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes.(Unit 1)(F) 04. Scotland was once conquered by the Romans. (Unit 1)Scotland was never conquered by the Romans. (T)(F) 05. Cardiff, the capital of Scotland, is a large city. (Unit 1)Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. (T)(F) 06. The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh to tradition. (Unit 1)The title of Prince of Wales is held by the King’s or Queen’s eldest son. (T)Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II(T) 07. “Ulster”, referring to Northern Island, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom. (Unit 2)(F) 08. The Majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabitedBritish Isles before the English arrived 2000 years ago. (Unit 2)The Majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabited British Isles before the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. (T)(F) 09. Most British people are Catholics while most Irish people are Protestants. (Unit 2)Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics. (T)(F) 10. Sinn Fein is an illegal political party in Northern Ireland now. (Unit 2)Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland now. (T)(T) 11. The Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 guaranteed the loyalist Protestant community their right to decide their future in Northern Island. (Unit 2)(T) 12. The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1988. (Unit 2)Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom(F) 13. In Britain, the process of state-building has been a revolution rather than an evolution, incontrast to that of France. (Unit 3)In Britain, the process of state-building has been an evolution rather than a revolution, in contrast to that of France. (T)(T) 14. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. (Unit 3)(F) 15. James I was executed in the civil war of Britain. (Unit 3)Charles I was executed in the civil war of Britain. (T)(T) 16. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. (Unit 3)(F) 17. Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister appoints theCabinet. (Unit 3)Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. (T)(T) 18. Common laws are laws which have been established through common practice in the courts. (Unit 3)Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race(T) 19. In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances. (Unit 4)(T) 20. Anyone who is eligible to vote with 500 pounds as deposit can stand as an MP. (Unit 4) (F) 21. The amount of spent in national campaign is not limited as well as that on TV. (Unit 4)The amount of spent in national campaign is not limited other than that on TV. (T)(T) 22. Children from upper-middle class usually have a better education than those from the working class or middle class. (Unit 4)(F) 23. The majority of middle-class people today have upper-class parents or grandparents. (Unit4)The majority of middle-class people today have working-class parents or grandparents. (T) (F) 24. Most immigrants earn a living by opening restaurants or becoming writers or musicians.(Unit 4)Some immigrants earn a living by opening restaurants or becoming writers or musicians.(T)Unit 5 The UK Economy(T) 25. By the 1880s, the British economy was dominant in the world. (Unit 5)(F) 26. Both the U.S. and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900. (Unit 5)Only the U.S. overtook Britain in economy by 1900. (T)(T) 27. Another reason for British decline is the loss of its colonies, especially India, which gained its independence in 1947. (Unit 5)(T) 28. In the 1970s, with the soaring price of oil and high rate of inflation, Britain went through a bad period. (Unit 5)(F) 29. The secondary industry produces approximately two-thirds of the national wealth. (Unit 5)The tertiary industry produces approximately two-thirds of the national wealth. (T)(T) 30. The service industry in the UK employs 70% of the total work force. (Unit 5)II. Choose the best answer:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I01. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? (Unit 1) Key DA. The cultural centre.B. The business centre.C. The financial centre.D. The football centre.02. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristic of Britain? (Unit 1) Key BA. Economic differences between north and south.B. Difference of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.03. Which of the following can NOT be found in London? (Unit 1) Key AA. Teahouses.B. Art galleries.C. Museums.D. Theatres.04. Which is the largest city in Scotland? (Unit 1) Key CA. Cardiff.B. Edinburgh.C. Glasgow.D. Manchester.05. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (Unit 1) Key BA. Wales was invaded by the Romans.B. Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C. Wales was conquered by the Normans.D. Wales was threatened by the English.06. When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliament?(Unit 1) Key BA. In 1688.B. In 1707.C. In 1715.D. In 1745.Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II07. In the 17th century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland and NorthernEngland to emigrate to the north of Ireland because ______. (Unit 2) Key AA. they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB. they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in BritainC. they intended to expand their investmentD. they believed that Ireland was the best place for them08. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for______. (Unit 2) Key DA. its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B. its rich cultural lifeC. its low living standardD. its endless political problems09. Faced with conflicting demands, the British government chose a compromise and organised apartition of Ireland in 1921 because ______. (Unit 2) Key BA. the British government wouldn’t be able to control Ireland any longer by forceB. the British government intended to satisfy both sides—Catholics and ProtestantsC. Catholics in Ireland demanded a partition of IrelandD. Protestants welcomed the idea of partition10. Why did the British government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct-rule”from London? (Unit 2) Key DA. The power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. The Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. The Power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. All the above.11. Which of the following agreements is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in NorthernIreland? (Unit 2) Key CA. The Anglo-Irish AgreementB. The Belfast AgreementC. The Good Friday AgreementD. The Multi-Party Agreement12. According to the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland today should be governed by thefollowing jurisdictions except ______. (Unit 2) Key BA. the jurisdiction of the Republic of IrelandB. the jurisdiction of loyalist ministersC. the jurisdiction of Great BritainD. the jurisdiction of Northern IrelandUnit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? (Unit 3) Key AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.14. What happened in 1215? (Unit 3) Key BA. It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B. Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C. Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D. King Egbert united England under his rule.15. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed? (Unit 3) Key BA. James II.B. William of Orange.C. Oliver Cromwell.D. George I.16. Which of the following in NOT related to the Constitution? (Unit 3) Key AA. It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government.B. It is the foundation of British government today.C. Conventions and laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D. The common laws are part of the constitution.17. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role? (Unit 3) Key AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the United Kingdom.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.18. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords? (Unit 3) Key CA. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C. The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D. Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race19. Which group of people cannot vote in the General Election? (Unit 4) Key BA. Members in the House of Commons.B. Lords in the House of Lords.C. The UK citizens above the age of 18.D. The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.20. By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? (Unit 4) Key AA. The House of Commons.B. The House of Lords.C. The two major parties.D. The Prime Minister.21. Which of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaign? (Unit 4) Key AA. Big parties can buy time to broadcast their policies on the television.B. There is a limit on the amount of money candidates can spend in their campaign.C. Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.D. Candidates criticise each other’s policies to show how good their policies are.22. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win theelection? (Unit 4) Key AA. 326B. 351C. 626D. 65023. Which of the following statements is NOT true about class system in the UK? (Unit 4)Key BA. People of different classes tend to read different kinds of newspapers.B. Class division is only decided by people’s income.C. Though social advancement is possible, class affects a person’s life chances.D. The way people speak may identify them as belonging to a particular class.24. Which of the following is NOT an effect of immigration on British society? (Unit 4)Key BA. There is now a varied cuisine for people to choose from.B. Class tension has increased.C. New forms of popular music have emerged.D. Different religious beliefs have been practices actively.Unit 5 The UK Economy25. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the UK economy? (Unit 5) Key CA. Britain remained one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.B. Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945.C. There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards.D. Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita.26. Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK? (Unit 5) Key DA. Beef cattle.B. Dairy cattle.C. Chicken.D. Sheep.27. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain? (Unit 5) Key AA. In the southeast of England.B. In the northeast of England.C. In the southeast of Scotland.D. In the northeast of Scotland.28. In the aerospace industry, which two countries are ahead of Britain? (Unit 5) Key BA. The U.S. and Germany.B. The U.S. and Russia.C. Germany and Russia.D. France and Germany.29. Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War? (Unit 5) Key AA. Imperial Airways.B. British Airways.C. Hawker-Siddeley Corporation.D. The British Aircraft Corporation.30. Which of the following two companies merged into British Aerospace? (Unit 5) Key AA. The British Aircraft Corporation and Hawker-Siddeley A viationB. The British Aircraft Corporation and Rolls Royce.C. Hawker-Siddeley A viation and GEC A vionics.D. Hawker-Siddeley A viation and Rolls Royce.III. E xplain the following terms:Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom I01. Anglo-Saxons (Unit 1)They were two groups of Germanic people who settled down in England from the 5th century. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.02. King Harold (Unit 1)He was the Saxon King whose army was defeated in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when William the Conqueror invaded England from France.Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II03. The Provisional IRA (Unit 2)In 1919, a group calling itself the IRA (Irish Republic Army) expanded fighting for the Irishfreedom and independence. The Provisional IRA is the radical faction of the IRA. They prefer the use of force and believe that armed force is the only way to get the British out and to have a unified Ireland.04. The Good Friday Agreement (Unit 2)As a result of multi-party negotiation, the Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April, 1998. This agreement assures the loyalist community that Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom and it won’t change its political status unless the majority of the people of Northern Ireland agree. Under the terms of agreement, Northern Ireland should be governed by three separate jurisdictions: that of the Republic of Ireland, that of Great Britain and that of its own elected executive government of ten ministers.Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom05. The Bill of Rights of 1689 (Unit 3)In 1688, King James II’s daughter Mary and her husband William were invited by the politicians and church authorities to take the throne, on condition that they would respect the rights of Parliament. The Bill of Rights was passed in 1689 to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.06. The functions of Parliament (Unit 3)The functions of Parliament are: to pass laws, to vote for taxation, to scrutinise government policy, administration and expenditure and to debate the major issues of the day.07. The House of Lords (Unit 3)The house of Lords consists of the Lords Spiritual, who are the Archbishops and most prominent bishops of the Church of England, and the Lords Temporal, which refers to those lords who either have inherited the seat from their forefathers or they have been appointed. The lords mainly represent themselves instead of the interests of the public.08. The House of Commons (Unit 3)The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where about 650 elected representatives (Members of Parliament) make and debate policy. These MPs are elected in the General Election and should represent the interest of the people who vote for them.Unit 4 Politics, Class and Race09. The importance of general elections (Unit 4)General elections are very important in western democracy. According to Unit 4, they provide opportunities for people to influence future government policies and to replace those incompetent political leaders.10. The formation of the British government (Unit 4)Before a general election, the political parties would start their electoral campaign in order to make their ideologies and policies known to the public. The campaign involves advertisements in newspapers, door-to-door campaigning, postal deliveries of leaflets and “party electoral broadcasts” on the television. The parties also try to attack and criticise the opponents’ policies. Therefore, these campaigns sometimes can be quite aggressive and critical.Unit 5 The UK Economy (Unit 5)11. Privatisation in 1980s (Unit 5)The British economy went through a particular bad period in the 1970s, with high rate of inflation and devaluation of the Pound. Therefore, in the 1980s, when the Conservative party under Margret Thatcher was in power, an extensive programme of privatisation was carried out. Many state-owned businesses (such as steel, telecom, gas, and aerospace) were turned into private companies. Privatisation was successful in controlling inflation but at the same time unemployment rate increased rapidly.12. Main sectors of the UK economy (Unit 5)The UK national economy can be divided into three main areas: primary industries, such as agriculture, fishing and mining; secondary industries which manufacture complex goods from those primary products; tertiary (or service) industries such as banking, insurance, tourism and the retailing.。