《英语国家文化》期末考试试卷 C

英语国家文化概况试题英语国家文化概况试题I.Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)1.Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland,and Wales.(T)2.. Independent schools get money mainly through the privatesector and tuition rates, with some government support.(T)3.Britain is not a member of the NATO due to its disagreement withsome European countries in defense policy. (F)4.Britain has a written constitutions of the sort which most countrieshave.(F)5.Conservative party prefers policies that protect individual’srights.(T)6.New England was established by English puritans.(T)7.The US Constitution set up a federal system with a strong centralgovernment.(T)8.There are more Catholics than Protestants in the US. (F)9.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.(F)10.A mericans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office. (F)II.Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question:1.Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic ofLondon?(d)a.The cultural centre.b.The business centre.c.The financial centre.d.The sports centre.2.Which of the following kings was executed in the civil war?(c)a.James I.b.James II.c.Charles I.d.Charles II.3.By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? (a)a.The House of Commons.b.The House of Lords.c.The two major parties.d.The Prime Minister.4.If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take theexamination called ______ (a)a.General Certificate of Education-Advanced.b.General Certificate of Secondary Education.c.the common entrance examination.d.General National Vocational Qualifications.5.How many counties are there in Northern Ireland? (b)a.26b.6c.32d.206.Which of the following statements was correct around the time ofAmerican Revolution?(a)a.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or theirdescendants.b.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with AmericanIndians.c.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.d.The American had the blood of English and their descendants only.7.Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?(b)a.The freedom of religion.b.The freedom of searching a person’s home by policec.The freedom of speech and of the press.d.The right to own weapons if one wishes8.The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantismexcept_____?(c)a.Challenging the authority of the Pope.b.Salvation through faith.c.Salvation through the church.d.Establishing a direct contact with God.9.The following were the founding fathers of the Americaexcept_____.(c)a.George Washingtonb.Thomas Jefferson.c.William Pann.d.Benjamin Franklin.10.T he expenditure on American public schools is guided or decided by_____.(d)a.Teachersb.Studentsc.Headmastersd.Boards of educationIII.Tell what you know about the following in your own words?1.The House of CommonsAnswer: the House of Commons is the real center 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 Elections and should represent the interests of the people who vote for them.2.The importance of general electionsAnswer: General elections are very important in western democracy. They provide opportunities for people to influence future government policies and to replace those incompetent political leaders.3.Class system in British societyAnswer: The class system does exist in British society. Most of the British population would claim themselves to be either of middle-class or working-class, though some people would actually belong to the upper middle-class or lower middle-class .classdivisions are not simply economic, they are cultural aswell. One of the distinctive features about the British class system is that aristocratic titles can still be inherited.4.Independent schools of the UKAnswer: Independent schools are commonly called public schools which are actually private schools that receive their funding through the private sector and tuition rates, with some government assistance. Independent schools are the part of national education system in the UK.5.The CommonwealthAnswer: The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up mostly of former British colonies. Many of them are developing countries like India; others are developed nations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The Commonwealth was set up asa forum for continued cooperation and as a sort of support net work.6.The Declaration of IndependenceAnswer: The Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Congress on July 4, 1776, when the people of 13 English colonies in North America were fighting for their freedom and independence from the British colonial rule. The document declared that all men were equal and that they were entitled to have some unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.7.The Bill of Rights of the USAnswer: The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791. The Bill of Rights was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on.8.Three Faiths in the USAnswer: Americans were considered to come in three basic varieties: Protestant, Catholic and Jewish. In terms of numbers, the Protestants are the strongest, the Catholics are next the Protestants and Jewish are the smallest among the three groups.9.High education of the USAnswer: In America, high education refers to education on the collegelevel. American higher education includes four categories of institutions,. They are the university, the four-year undergraduate institution (the college), the technical training institution and the two-year or community college. Some are supported by public funds and some by private funds.10.T he Cold WarAnswer: By the end of WWII, the United States, which had not suffered as much as other allied countries, became the strongest country in the world. As the possessor of atomic tombs and much of the world’s gold reserve and industrial production in its hand, the policy-makers of the US wanted a world order dominated by the US, a world market free and open to American goods and services. In pursuing this goal, the US encountered determined resistance from the Soviet Union. Gradually the two wartime allies fell apart and the Cold War began.IV.Questions for consideration (此部分没有标准答案，是发挥题，写出要点即可)1.“British history has been a history of invasion.” Please illustrate thispoint with the examples. How each of the invasions influence English culture?Main points: 4invasions :Roman Empire, Angles and Saxon,Vikings and Normans2.What are the three big parties in the UK? What are some of thesimilarities and dissimilarities between the three parties?Main points: the Conservative party , the Labor party and the Liberal Democrats3.What is the Open University in Britain? What do you think of thissystem?Main points: the open university offers a non-traditional route for people to take university level courses and receive a university degree. People can register without having any formal educational qualifications. They follow university courses through textbooks, TV, radio broadcasts, a network of study centers net and other ways.4.In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?5.What are some of the major powers of each of the three branchesof the US government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other?6.What is the goal of education in the United States? Discuss thesimilarities and differences in Great Britain, the United States and China concerning the goals of education.7.What is the relationship between government and religion inAmerican?8.What is the US containment policy? Is it successful? Illustrate yourpoint with facts.注：这部分论述题答案是open的，有一些是根据课本内容要求学生分析并写出自己的观点，没有标准答案。

英语国家文化复习题（2009级专用）I. There are four choices of each statement, try to choose the best one and mark A 、B 、C or D in the brackets( )1. The capital of U.K. is_____. A. LondonB. Dublin C. New York D. Wales ( )2. The main problem in Northern Ireland is_____. A. bitter natural condition B. conflicts between Protestants and CatholicsC. the gap between rich and poor D. the separation from the mainland ( )3. The highlands in Britain refer to____. A. North and South B. East and South C North and West D. North and East ( )4.The Hundred Years ’ War was between England and_____. A. America B. Spain C . France D. Holland ( )5.____built the Commonwealth between 1649 and 1660 . A . Cromwell B. King Charles C. Roundheads D. George Monck ( )6.Which country is the birth place of Industrial Revolution? A. France B. America CBritain D. Germany ( )7. The earliest and quickest of Industrial Revolution occurred in_____. A. hardware B. pottery C chemicals D . textiles( )8.During the first World War, the “Central Powers ” are Germany and_____. A. America B. Britain C . Austria-Hungary D. France ( )9. After the first World War, _____was assigned. A . Treaty of Versailles B. Treaty of Paris C. Treaty of New York D. Treaty of Geneva ( )10. In Britain, _____passes sentence (as in all trials)? A. jury B . judge C. the House of Lord D. the Queen ( )11.The most typically English sports is_____. A. football B. baseball C . cricket D. horse racing ( )12. There are _____states in America. A. 49 B.51 C.53 D .50( )13. Which river has been called “old man river ”. A. Thames B. the MississippiC. Missouri D. Ohio ( )14.____is the only one of the five Great Lakes entirely in the U.S. A. Lake Erie B. Lake Ontario C . Lake Michigan D. Lake Superior ( )15.In Britain, _____ is free and compulsory. A. A. higher higher higher education education B . Elementary education C. C. private private private school school D. D. community community college ( )16. The “devils in skirts ” refers to______. A. England soldiers B. Scottish soldiersC. Welsh soldiers D. Northern Island soldiers( )17. )17. The The The ____policy ____policy ____policy became became became the the the official official official policy policy policy of of of America America America towards towards towards the the the Soviet Soviet Soviet Union Union Union until until 1989. A. mutual cooperation B. containmentC. cold war D. tolerant ( )18.The ancestors of the Welsh are________. A. the CeltsB. the Romans C. the Angles D. the Normans ( )19.____promised a “new deal ” to get America out of the depression in the 1920s. A. President Wilson B. President TrumanC. President Kennedy D. President Roosevelt( )20. The term “Watergate Scandal Watergate Scandal”” was used to refer to American president______. A. Johnson B. Nixon C. Kennedy D. Truman ( )21.Britain is a(n)___country. A. inland B. islandC. agricultural D. colonial ( )22.Wars of the Roses were between the two great Houses:____and York. A. Northern Island B. Lancaster C. Norman D. Tudor ( )23.The Renaissance began in_____ in the early 14th century. A. France B, Britain C. Italy D. Spain ( )24.____, )24.____, a a a dramatist dramatist dramatist and and and poet, poet, poet, is is is generally generally generally regarded regarded regarded as as as the the the greatest greatest greatest writer writer writer in in in the the the English English language. A. Ben Johnson B. Marlowe C. William ShakespeareD. Spenser ( )25.During the British civil war in 1624, the supporters of Parliament were called____. A. RoundheadsB. Cavaliers C. Nobles D. Lords ( )26.British ______is generally regarded as the beginning of modern world history. A. independence war B. religious reform C. civil war D.Renaissance ( )27.Cromwell became _____ of the Commonwealth of England in 1653. A. Lord Protector B. King C. Lord D. Parliament member ( )28.____modified and improved the design in 1765 and produced a very efficient steam engine. A. Richard Arkwright B.John Kay C. Edmund Cartwright D.James Watt ( )29.During the first world war, the “Allies Allies”” referred to Britain, France and _____. A. Spain B. America C. Russia D. Holland ( )30..After the first World War, _____was assigned. A. Treaty of Versailles B. Treaty of Paris C. Treaty of New York D. Treaty of Geneva ( )31.The British Parliament consists of the House of Lords, the House of Commons and ____. A. the Queen B. the Sovereign C. the King D. the judge and the jury ( )32.The Prime Minister in Britain is appointed by_____. A. the Parliament B. the House of Lords C. the House of commons D. the Queen ( )33. The song that is sung at a rugby match held in Wales is_______and it has almost become a national anthem for Wales. A. God Save Our Queen B. Land of My Fathers C. Auld Lang Syne D. My Red Red Rose ( )34.The )34.The person person person who who who crushed crushed crushed various various various rebellions rebellions rebellions in in in Ireland Ireland Ireland and and and settled settled settled English English English and and and Scottish Scottish Protestants there by giving them land was_______. A. Oliver CromwellB. King Charles I C. William III D. William the Conqueror ( )35.____is the fourth largest country in the world in size. A. China B. Russia C. the United States D. Canada ( )36.Of all the states in America, ___is the largest in area. A. AlaskaB. Rhode C. Texas D. Washington ( )37.In February 1972, President _____ visited China and met Chairman Mao Zedong. A. Roosevelt B. Carter C. Kennedy D. Nixon ( )38. England became a Protestant country in_______ A. the 16th centuryB. the 14th century C. the 15th century D. the 17th century ( )39. Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of the Englishman? A. reservedB. toughC. shy of strangers D. suspicious of change ( )40. Independence Day in America is celebrated on _____. A. 14th July B.4th July C. 14th June D. 4th June ( )41.When is the date of Halloween______. A. the last day of September B. the last day of OctoberC. the first day of October D. the last day of November ( )42. Which region is the birth of American industry revolution______. A, the Midwest B. the South C. the New England D. the Great Plains ( )43. Which city in America is known as the automobile capital of the world______. A. Chicago B. New York C. DetroitD. Washington D.C. ( )44. Which is the largest part in Britain______. A. Wales B. Scotland C. EnglandD. Northern Ireland ( )45.In_____, China and America established diplomatic relations. A. 1972 B. 1979C.1978 D. 1974 ( )46.In________the Norman Conquest take place. A. BC 1066 B. AD 1066C. AD 1600 D. 55 BC ( )47. In the year 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating the Saxon King Harold at________. A. the Battle of Crecy B. the Battle of Agincourt C. the Battle of HastingsD. the Battle of Waterloo ( )49. One of the following did not take place during the Middle Ages. It was________. A. the Norman Conquest B. the Hundred Years War C. the Crusades D. the “Gunpowder Plot”( )50. The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy took place during_________. A. the Middle Ages B. the “grab for Africa”C. the Elizabethan ageD. the Victorian age ( )51.The king was condemned to death during the English Civil War was_______. A. Henry VIII B. Charles IC. James I D. James II ( )52. How often does British General Election take place? A.at least every 3 years B. at least every 4 years C. at least every 5 yearsD. at least every 6 years ( )53.In Britain, the executive power is in the hands of ________. A. Parliament B. the House of Commons C. the Cabinet headed by the Prime MinisterD. the Queen ( )54. The real centre of Power in British Parliament is_________. A. the Queen B. the House of CommonsC. the House of Lords D. the Cabinet ( )55.The real power of the British government lies in____________. A.the House of CommonsB. the House of Lords C. the Prime Minister D. the Queen ( )56. Among the following four great English poets, who does not belong to the trio of English poetry giants? A. Chaucer B. Milton C. Shakespeare D. Shelley( )57. The King James Bible was_________. A. written by King James I B. translated under the order of King James IC. translated by King James I D. directed by King James I ( )58. What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature? A. DramaB. Poetry C. Novel D. Essay ( )59. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare? A. Twelfth Night B. The Tempest C. OthelloD. Richard II ( )60.Which of the following is generally considered as one of the masterpieces by Milton? A. Samson AgonistesB. Canterbury Tales C. King Lear D. Don Juan ( )61.When did English literature begin? A. Around 700 B.C. B. After the Norman Conquest C.D. ( )62.The supreme holy authority of the Roman Catholic Church is ________. A. the Bible B. the King C. the Pope in RomanD. Jesus Christ ( )63.The only non-Christian religion that is widespread in Britain is that of_________. A. the JewsB. the Buddhists C. the Muslims D. the Spiritualists ( )64.To other Europeans, the best known quality of the British and in particular of the English is________. A. reserve B. sense of humour C. modesty D. sportsmanship ( )65.In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to_________. A. public schools B. State schoolsC. private schools D. voluntary schools ( )66. The “eleven plus ” is the exam taken by children in their last year at________. A. nursery school B. prep school C. primary schoolD. secondary school ( )67.When did Columbus land on one of the Bahama Islands? A. 1000 B. 1492C. 1453 D. 1607 ( )68. Which of the following was not one of the authors of the Constitution? A. Thomas JeffersonB. Benjamin Franklin C. George Washington D. James Madison ( )69. When was slavery legally abolished? A. in 1803 B. in 1865C. in 1863 D. in 1776 ( )70. In the Progressive Movement, which president ended a coal strike by siding with workers? A. Franklin Roosevelt B. Woodrow Wilson C. Theodore RooseveltD. Andrew Johnson II ．Fill in the blanks1． The full name of the United Kingdom is (the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Northern Ireland) 2． All the kings of the Middle Ages in Britain spoke (French) as their mother tongue, and after the Hundred Y ears ’ war, the (English) language took its place. 3． Protestantism gradually became the dominant faith in Britain in the reign of (Elizabeth I)4． Most people associate the Elizabethan age with two things. The first is (literature), the other is , the other is (adventureon the sea)5． After After World World World War War War II, II, II, the the the first first first two two two colonies colonies colonies of of of the the the old old old British British British Empire Empire Empire that that that became became became free free free were were (India) and (Pakistan)6． A A General General General Election Election Election in in in Britain Britain Britain takes takes takes place place place at at at least least least every every (5) years, years, and and and in in in each each each General General General Election, Election, (635)members of Parliament are elected. 7． Parliament Parliament in in in Britain Britain Britain consists consists consists of of of three three three elements: elements: (the Crown), ( the House of Lords), (the House ofCommons)8． (Britain) is the first industrialized nation in the world. 9． The study of English literature usually begins with (Beowulf)10. In the 16th century, the most famous writer was (Thomas More ) who wrote a book called (Utopia) telling of a journey to an imaginary island. 11. Jesus Christ was a Jew who lived in (Palestine) 2000 years ago and is accepted by Christians as (the son ofgod)12. The The holy holy holy book book book of of of Christianity Christianity Christianity is is (Bible); ; it it it consists consists consists of of of two two two parts:parts: (the Old Testament) and (the NewTestament)13. In Britain, the schools run by the State is officially called (county schools)14. Two states are separated from continental US: Hawaii in the (Pacific Ocean) and ( Alaska)to the northwest of Canada. 15. The state of (Alaska) us the largest in area while California is the biggest in (population)16. The first shot of the American War of Independence was fired at (Lexington) on April 19, 1775. 17. To deal with the Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt rushed through Congress a program called (NewDeal)18. The US continent is roughly divided into these major parts: (New England), (the Mid-Atlantic Area), (theSouth), (the Middle West) , (the Great Plains States) and the Western and the Pacific coast states. 19． In May 1775，the American Continental Army and Navy was founded under the command of （GeorgeWashington ）20．As the Republican candidate ， （Abraham Lincoln ）won the election and became president of America in 1861。

英语国家社会与文化1. The Norman Conquest of_____is perhaps the best - known event in English history. [单选题] *A. 1063B. 1064C. 1065D. 1066*2. Apart from a break during the Second World War, the BBC has been providing regular television broadcasts since _______. [单选题] *A.1935B.1936*C.1937D.19383. The first blacks were brought to North America as in 1619. [单选题] *A. adventurersB. slaves*C. servantsD. explorers4. Two years after the ending of the Hundred Years ’War with France, England was thrown into another series of civil wars, _____ . [单选题] *A.the War of the CeltsB.Norman ConquestC.the War of the Roses*D.Battle of Hastings5. Magna Carta had altogether 63 clauses of which the most important matters could be seen in three of the following except . [单选题] *A.no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council;B.no serf should be arrested, imprisoned or deprived of his property except by the law of the land*C.London and other towns should retain their ancient rights and privilegesD.There should be the same weights and measures through - out the country.6. The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor modified and improved the design in 1765. [单选题] *A. Abraham DarbyB. James Watt*C. John KayD. Richard Arkwright7. Soon after, Britain not only gave up its economic hegemony but also suffered a deep loss of its position of industrial leadership. [单选题] *A. 1900B. the First World WarC. the Second World War*D. 19608. The House of Lords is presided over by . [单选题] *A. the Lord Chancellor*B. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime Minister9. The Prime Minister is appointed by and he or she always sits in . [单选题] *A.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC.the Queen, the House of Commons*D.the Queen, the House of Lords10. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in . [单选题] *A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons*11. The first immigrants in American history came from and . [单选题] *A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. Scotland/EnglandD. England/ Netherlands*12. According to American historians and specialists in demography, there are great population movement in the history of the United States. [单选题] *A. twoB. threeC. four*D. five13. The victory of was the turning point of the War of Independence. [单选题] *A. GettysburgB. TrentonC. YorktownD. Saratoga*14. The Wars of Roses lasted for years and king was replaced by king . [单选题] *A. 30, Richard III, Henry Tudor*B. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorC. 30, Richard I, Henry TudorD. 50, Richard I, Henry Tudor15. In , a small group of Puritans sailed and arrived at in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the New Land. [单选题] *A. 1620, Plymouth*B. 1620, LondonC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth16. In the 18th century, there appeared in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines. [单选题] *A. the Bourgeois RevolutionB. the Wars of the RosesC. the Industrial Revolution*D. the Religious Reformation17. The Declaration of Independence came from the theory of British philosopher . [单选题] *A. Paul RevereB. John Locke*C. CornwallisD. Frederick Douglass18. The ________ marked the establishment of feudalism in England. [单选题] *A. Viking invasionsB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman Conquest*D. adoption of common law19. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the ―Big Three with the exception of . [单选题] *A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The Observer*D. The Daily Telegraph20. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is . [单选题] *A. poetryB. drama*C. novelD. pamphlet21. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. [判断题] *对错*22. The Severn River is the longest river of Britain, which originates in Wales and flows through western England. [判断题] *对*错23. The Hundred Years'War (1337-1453) was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory. [判断题] *对错*24. In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth Iactually defended the fruit of the Reformation. [判断题] *对*错25. America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus. [判断题] *对*错26. The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson. [判断题] *对错*27. The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation. [判断题] *对*错28. San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here. [判断题] *对错*29. When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, location and academic quality. [判断题] *对*错30. The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "'axis of evil”. [判断题] *对*错31. The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history. [判断题] *对错*32. In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers. [判断题] *对错*33. The British Parliament is the law-making body of the Commonwealth of Nations. [判断题] *对错*34. The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament. [判断题] *对*错35. The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected. [判断题] *对错*36. After the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell declared England a , later, he became Lord Protector. [填空题] *_________________________________(答案：Commonwealth)37. The Constitution of the United States follows two principles: the federal system and the of powers. [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Separation)38. In legislation the President of U.S. has a veto power over bills passed by . [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Congress)39. The Conservative Party developed out of the Party, while the Liberal party developed out of the Whig. [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Tory)40. The present sovereign of Britain is Queen , and Prince Charles is the heir to the throne. [填空题]_________________________________(答案：Elizabeth II)B1. Christopher Columbus discovered America in the year of 1492. [单选题] *T*F2. "No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of the American Civil War. [判断题] *TF*3. 3. President F. D. Roosevelt's Policy to fight the Great Depression was called "War on Poverty".[判断题] *TF*4. The most dramatic crisis of the Cold War was the Cuban Missile Crisis. [单选题] *T*F5. In the aftermath of the September 11 terroist attack, President Bush ordered the invasion of Iraq in 2001, and then Afghanistan in 2003. [单选题] *TF*6. People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. [判断题] *对错*7. The Severn River is the longest river of Britain, which originates in Wales and flows through western England. [判断题] *对*错8. The Hundred Years'War (1337-1453) was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory. [判断题] *对错*9. In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Reformation. [判断题] *对*错10. America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent after Columbus. [判断题] *对*错11. The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental Army and Navy were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson. [判断题] *对错*12. The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation. [判断题] *对*错13. San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous Hollywood and Disneyland are located here. [判断题] *对错*14. When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, location and academic quality. [判断题] *对*错15. The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "'axis of evil”. [判断题] *对*错16. The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history. [判断题] *对错*17. In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers. [判断题] *对错*18. The British Parliament is the law-making body of the Commonwealth of Nations. [判断题] *对错*19. The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament. [判断题] *对*错20. The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected. [判断题] *对错*21. The terms for a Senator and Representative are _______ and _______ years. [单选题] *two, fourtwo, threetwo, sixsix, two*22. __________ is the capital city of Scotland. [单选题] *BelfastEdinburgh*LondonCardiff23. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is . [单选题] *A. poetryB. drama*C. novelD. pamphlet24. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the ―Big Three with the exception of . [单选题] *A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The Observer*D. The Daily Telegraph25. 10. Which of the following did NOT take place in the Nixon administration? [单选题] *A. VietnamizationB. Cuban Missile Crisis*C. Watergate ScandalD. Re-establishing US relations with China26. The Norman Conquest of is perhaps the best - known event in English history. [单选题] *A. 1063B. 1064C. 1065D. 1066*27. The first blacks were brought to North America as in 1619. [单选题] *A. adventurersB. slaves*C. servantsD. explorers28. Magna Carta had altogether 63 clauses of which the most important matters could be seen in three of the following except . [单选题] *A.no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council;B.no serf should be arrested, imprisoned or deprived of his property except by the law of the land*C.London and other towns should retain their ancient rights and privilegesD.There should be the same weights and measures through - out the country.29. The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor modified and improved the design in 1765. [单选题] *A. Abraham DarbyB. James Watt*C. John KayD. Richard Arkwright30. Two years after the ending of the Hundred Years ’War with France, England was thrown into another series of civil wars, . [单选题] *A.the War of the CeltsB.Norman ConquestC.the War of the Roses*D.Battle of Hastings31. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in . [单选题] *A. the QueenB. the CabinetC. the House of LordsD. the House of Commons*32. In the 18th century, there appeared in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines. [单选题] *A. the Bourgeois RevolutionB. the Wars of the RosesC. the Industrial Revolution*D. the Religious Reformation33. The ________ marked the establishment of feudalism in England. [单选题] *A. Viking invasionsB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman Conquest*D. adoption of common law34. The Prime Minister is appointed by and he or she always sits in . [单选题] *A.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB.the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC.the Queen, the House of Commons*D.the Queen, the House of Lords35. The Wars of Roses lasted for years and king was replaced by king . [单选题] *A. 30, Richard III, Henry Tudor*B. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorC. 30, Richard I, Henry TudorD. 50, Richard I, Henry Tudor36. In , a small group of Puritans sailed and arrived at in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the New Land. [单选题] *A. 1620, Plymouth*B. 1620, LondonC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth37. The first immigrants in American history came from and . [单选题] *A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. Scotland/EnglandD. England/ Netherlands*38. The founders wanted the branch to be the dominant branch of the federal government. [单选题] *executivelegislative*judicialmedia39. Higher education in the United States began with the founding of _______. [单选题] *Yale UniversityHarvard College*Princeton UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology40. The Declaration of Independence came from the theory of British philosopher . [单选题] *A. Paul RevereB. John Locke*C. CornwallisD. Frederick Douglass。

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I. Multiple Choice (20%)1. The highest mountain peak in Britain is called ________.[A] Ben Nevis [B] Cross Fell[C] Snowdon [D] Scafell2. The Lake District is well-known for________.[A] its wild and beautiful scenery [B] its varied lakes[C] the lake Poets [D] all of the above three3. Which of the following is NOT the feature of British climate?[A] Coldness. [B] More rainy days.[C] Changeability . [D] More fogs.4. The established church of Britain is ________.[A] The Church of Scotland [B] Free churches[C] The United Reformed Church [D] The Church of England5. Easter is kept, commemorating the ________of Jesus Christ.[A] coming [B] birth[C] death [D] resurrection6. Under Mrs. Thatcher, British economy in 1980s gradually ________.[A] declined [B] recessed[C] recovered [D] went down7. Tertiary industry does NOT include ________.[A] retailing [B] insurance[C] electronics [D] banking8. In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of ________.[A] the Queen [B] the Prime Minister[C] the House of Commons [D] the House of Lords9. ________ is seen as the party of the “middle”, occupying the ideological ground between the two main parties.[A] The Conservative [B] The Labour[C] The Liberal Democratic [D] The Tory10. The general election in Britain is held every ________ years.[A] 3 [B] 4[C] 5 [D] 611. The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the ________.[A] Celts [B] Gaels[C] Iberians [D] Brythons12. In 43 A.D. Romans under ________ conquered Britain.[A] Julius Caesar [B] Claudius[C] Augustine [D] the Pope13. ________ launched the Hundred Years’ War.[A] Edward I [B] Edward II[C] Edward III [D] Henry III14. Black Death to some extent brought ________ to villains.[A] higher wages [B] greater freedom[C] better life [D] both A and B15. The British Industrial Revolution first began in the________ industry.[A] iron and steel [B] textile[C] coal-mining [D] ship-building16. The term “Rotten Boroughs” means ________.[A] boroughs that were rotten.[B] dirty boroughs[C] boroughs in which there were no inhabitants.[D] constituencies that were represented in the House of Commons though there was not an inhabitant in it.17. The failure of the Chartist Movement was caused by the following reasons except________.[A] divided leadership [B] a strong party with socialism as its programme[C] influence of Utopian and petty-bourgeois ideologies [D] immaturity of the working class18. The author of “Wealth of Nations” is ________.[A] Adam Smith [B] David Ricardo[C] Thomas Malthus [D] Robert Owen19. Which is NOT the member country of the Triple Alliance？[A] Germany [B] France[C] Austria-Hungary [D] Italy20. Which was NOT the member country of the Triple Entente?[A] Britain. [B] France.[C] Russia. [D] Italy.II. Blank filling (10%)1. The present sovereign of Britain is Queen ________, and Prince ________ is the heir to the throne.2. Theoretically, the Queen has all the power, but in reality, she must act on the advice of the ________.3. Parliament is the supreme ________ authority in Britain.4. Parliament consists of the ________, the House of ________ and the House of ________.5. The presiding officer of the House of Commons is “ ________.”6. The British government is composed of the ________ Minister and other ministers, who are responsible to thequeen.7. The Cabinet is composed of the most ________ ministers who meet regularly under the call of the PrimeMinister.III. True or false statement (10%)1. Kangaroo, emu and koala are unique animals of New Zealand.2. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of New Zealand.3. Australia is divided into six states and two territories.4. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia. The Queen is represented by the Prime Minister at federal level.5. The Commonwealth Parliament of Australia comprise the Queen, the Senate, and the House ofRepresentatives.6. The Queen is represented in the parliament of Australia by the Governor-General, who by convention acts onthe advice of the queen.7. From March 2005 to August 2006, New Zealand is the only country in the world in which all the highestoffices in the land have been occupied simultaneously by women.8. National anthem of Australia is “God Defend Australia”, while that of New Zealand is “Advance New ZealandFair.”9. The political system of New Zealand is based upon a constitutional republic with a parliamentary democracy10. Parliament of New Zealand is made up of only one house.IV. Matching (10%)Column A Column B1. Liverpool a. the steel manufacturing center of Britain2. Hull b. the former center of textile industry of Britain3. Sheffield c. the fishing port in Humberside4. Manchester d. the largest city in Britain5. Glasgow e. the second largest city in Britain6. London f. the district of Merseyside7. Birmingham g. the largest city in Scotland8. Belfast h. the capital of Wales9. Edinburgh i. The capital of Northern Ireland10. Cardiff j. the capital of ScotlandV. Translation (10%)1. Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy2. APEC3. Common Market4. Crown Court5. Doomsday Book6. EU7. High Court of Justice 8. Roman Conquest9. stagflation 10. tertiary industriesVI. Term explanation (10%)1. the Cabinet2. Glorious Revolution3. British Isles4. Oliver CromwellVII. Questions for discussion (30%)1. What were the consequences of the British Industrial Revolution?2. What’s your idea about the necessity for the UK to keep the monarchy (the queen or the king)?3. What are the natural advantages that help the United Kingdom become a world power?答题纸学号________姓名________年级________ 班级________ 《英语国家文化》期末考试试卷（C）请将所有答案做在答题纸（Answer Sheet）上，做在试卷上无效。

英语国家社会与文化复习资料2013届《英语国家社会与文化》期末复习题I. Explain the following terms:1. Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States ofAmerica. He participated in writing the Declaration of Independence and making the US Constitution.2. King ArthurIt is said that he was the King of England in the 15th century and united the British and drove the Saxons back with his magical sword, Excalibur. His real existence is in doubt. He is the central figure of many legendsII. Choose the best answer.1. The first inhabitants in Britain were _____.A. the NormansB. the CeltsC. the IberiansD. the Anglo-Saxons2. The largest lake in Britain is _____.A. the Lough NeageB. Windermere WaterC. Coniston WaterD. the Lake District3. Which part of Britain is always fighting?A. England B . Scotland C. Wales D. Northem Ireland4. The Tories were the forerunners of _______ , which still bears the nickname today.A. the Labour PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Social Democratic PartyD. the Conservative Party5. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young black clergyman, becamea national leader of the_______ Movement.A. BoycottB. Civil RightsC. SegregationD. Integration6. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by _____.A. James MadisonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Alexander HamiltonD. George Washington7. The Renaissance began in ______ in the early _______ century.A. England, 14B. England, 15C. Italy, 14D. Italy, 158. In the 18th century, there appeared ____ in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines.A. the Industrial RevolutionB. the Bourgeois RevolutionC. the Wars of the RosesD. the Religious Reformation7. British Recorded history began with _____.A.Roman invasionB. the Norman ConquestC. the Viking and Danish invasionD. the Anglo-Saxons invasion8. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 can _____ by law.A. receive completely free educationB. receive partly free educationC. receive no free education if their families are richD. receive no free education at all9. With regard to its size, the USA is the _____ country in the world.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest10. On July 4, 1776, _____ adopted the Declaration of Independence.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Third Continental CongressD. the Constitutional Convention11. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A. In the southeast of England.B. In the northeast of England.C. In the southeast of Scotland.D. In the northeast of Scotland.12. In the aerospace industry, which of the following countries is ahead of Britain ？A. Germany.B. The U.S.C. Russia.D. France.13. Which company became an important aero-enginemanufacturer after WWI?A. Boeing.B. Rolls Royce.14. Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Roots are two novels which givea vivid description ofthe miserable life of the _____.A. early settlersB. PuritansC. native IndiansD. black slaves15. Which company became an important aero-engine manufacturer after WWI?A. Boeing.B. Rolls Royce.C. McDonnel-Douglas.D. Hawker-Siddeley Aviation.16. Three of the following universities have large endowments from wealthy benefactors.Which is the exception ?A. Harvard UniversityB. the State University of New YorkC. Yale UniversityD. Princeton University17. Both public and private universities depend on the following sources of incomeexcept ___________.A. investmentB. student tuitionC. endowmentsD. government funding18. Which of the following countries is the last to come out of recession?A. Germany.B. Japan.C. Britain.D. France.19. Which of the following book is written by Geoffrey Chaucer？A. The Canterbury TalesB. BeowulfC. King LearD.Morte D’ Arthur20. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism ?A. Keats.B. Shelley.C. Wordsworth.D. Defoe.21. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare ?A. Doctor Faustus.B. Macbeth.C. Frankenstein.D. The Tempest.22. The following were the main Reformation leader except ___________.A. Martin LutherB. Martin Luther KingC. John CalvinD. The English King Henry VIII23. In Britain, the great majority of parents send their childrento____________A. private school.B. independent schools.C, state school. D. public school.24. Which of the following is privately funded university in Britain ?A. The University of Cambridge.B. The University of Oxford.C. The University of Edinburgh.D. The University of Buckingham.25. In the examination called “ the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to________A. grammar schoolB. comprehensive schoolsC. public schoolsD. technical schools26. In Britain most advertising is carried ___________A. in newspaper.B. in magazines.C. on televisionD. on radio.27. Which of the following is the British oldest daily newspaper ?A. The TelegraphB. The news of the World.C. The Guardian.D. The Times.28. Which of the following was NOT a denomination ofProtestantism ?A. Catholics.B. Puritains.C. Quakers.D. Church of England.29. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Open University ?A. It’s open to everyone.B. It requires no formal educational qualifications.C. No university degree is awarded.D. University courses are followed through TV, radio，correspondence，etc.30.Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the AmericanRevolution ?A. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants.B. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American Indiana.C. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.D. The American had the mixed blood of English and their descendants only.31. There are some ____ universities, including the Open University.A. 900B. 290C. 90D. 5032. The expenditure in American public school is guided ordecided by_______.A. teachers.B. the students.C. headmasters.D. boards of education.33. In the United States school system, which of the following division is true ?A. Elementary school, grammar schoolB. Elementary school, junior high school .C. Elementary school, secondary schoolD. Junior high school, senior high school.34. 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.35. All the following universities and colleges are located in New England, except_____.A. YaleB. HarvardC. OxfordD. Massachusetts Institute of Technology36. The Prime Minister is appointed by _____ and he or she always sits in _____.A. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC. the Queen, the House of CommonsD. the Queen, the House of Lords37. In _____, a small group of Puritans sailed from _____ in theMayflower to be thefirst settlers in the North America.A. 1620, LondonB. 1620, PlymouthC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth38. President Jefferson bought _____ from France and doubled the country’s territory.A. New MexicoB. the Louisiana TerritoryC. KansasD. Ohio39. The Declaration of Independence came from the theory of British philosopher_____.A. Paul RevereB. John LockeC. CornwallisD. Frederick Douglass40. The English Civil War is also called _____.A. the Glorious RevolutionB. the Bloody RevolutionC. the Catholic RevolutionD. the Puritan Revolution41. According to American historians and specialists in demography, there are _____great population movement in the history of the United States.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. fivePart III. Translate the following into Chinese: 10%Norman Conquest 诺曼底征服King Alfred 阿尔弗雷德国王Julius Caesar 尤利乌斯·凯撒Constitutional monarchy 君主立宪制度The Monarchy 君主制The House of Lords 上议院The House of Common 下议院The battle of Hastings 黑斯廷斯战役Parliament 议会，国会The Great Charter 大宪章The Glorious Revolution 光荣革命The Wars of Rose 玫瑰战争Bloody Mary 血腥玛丽The Great lakes 五大湖Puritanism 清教主义Pilgrim’s Progress 天路历程Joan of Arc 圣女贞德Robinson Crusoe 鲁宾逊漂流记The Origin of Species 物种起源The English Renaissance 英国文艺复兴Francis Bacon 弗兰西斯·培根the Enclosure Movement 圈地运动The Black Death 黑死病The Industrial Revolution 工业革命The Declaration of Independence 独立宣言George Washington 乔治·华盛顿Thatcherism 撒切尔主义Winston Churchill 温斯顿·丘吉尔The Marshall Plan 马歇尔计划The New Deal （罗斯福）新政public schools 公立学校comprehensive schools 综合学校VI. Translate the following into Chinese:1. The first English settlement in North AmericaThe first English permanent settlement was organized in 1607 by the London Company with a charter from the English King. The Colonists settled in Virginia and survived by imposing strict discipline on themselves and by transplanting tobacco into colony of Virginia. In 1619, the settlers elected their delegates and set up the House of Burgesses, and the same time they bought and enslaved black servants. These two events greatly influenced the political and social development of the United States later.2. The Open UniversityThe Open University was founded in Britain in the 1960s for people who might not get the opportunity for higher education for economic and social reasons. It’ open to everyone and does not demand the same formal educational qualifications as the otheruniversities. University courses are followed through TV, radio, correspondence, video and a net work of study centres. At the end of their studies at the Open University, successful students are awarded a university degree.3."The City"“The City” refers to the historic area at the centre of London. It is one of the biggest financial centres in the world with the greatest concentration of banks, insurance companies and business dealing in commodities. At the heart of the city is the London stock Exchange4. What were the consequences of the Norman Conquest?The Norman Conquest of 1066 is one of the best known events in English history. It brought about many consequences.William confiscated almost all the land and gave it to his Norman followers. He replaced the weak Saxon rule with a strong Norman government. So the feudal system was completely established in England. Relations with the Continent were opened, and civilization and commerce were extended. Norman-French culture, language, manners, and architecture were been introduced. The church was brought into closer connection with Rome, and the church courts were separated from the civil courts.。

I. Choose the correct answer from each of the following， and write down the corresponding l etter in the brackets. 〔20 points〕〔〕1. Which of the following 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 of Spiritual and the Lords of 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.〔〕2. Where is the international tennis championship held？A. Wembley.B. Wimbledon.C. St AndrewsD. Clapham.〔〕3.. In 1960s in the U.S.， the one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called .A. the “Hippies〞B. the “Beat Generation〞C. the “Me Generation〞D. the “Lost Generation〞〔〕4. Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election in Great Britain？A. members in the house of CommonsB. Lords in the House of LordsC. the UK citizens above the age of 18D. the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic〔〕5. Which of the following is the world’s oldest national newspaper？A. The Times.B. The Observer.C. The Guardian.D. The Financial Times〔〕6. The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except____A. George Washington.B. Thomas Jefferson.C. William Penn.D. Benjamin Franklin.〔〕7. In order to go to university， secondary school students in the U.S.must meet t he following requirements except that ________.A .they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB they make good impressions during the interviewsC. They get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examination.〔〕8. In the United States， people go to church mainly for the following reasons exc ept ________.A. for finding a job in society.B. for having a place in a community.C. for identifying themselves with dominant values.D. for getting together with friends.〔〕9. The “American system〞 of mass production was first used in .A. car industryB. textile industryC. firearms industryD. agriculture〔〕10. Which of the following is NOT a power of American president？A. The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.B. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.C. The president can make laws.D. The president has broad powers， with the executive branch， to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.IV. Fill in the blanks 〔15%〕11. Britain consists of _ nations， including England，，， and .12. One of the developments brought about by the Industrial Revolution in America is the emergence of new forms of business organizations， notably the and the .13. Public and private colleges depend on three sources of income： ____________， endow ments， and ________________.14. The congress is divided into ____________________ with _______ members who serve two -year terms， and _________________________with _______lawmakers who serve six-year terms.15. _____________________ is one of the busiest share-dealing centers in the world.16. The Supreme Court is composed of______ chief justice and _________associate justice.II. Explain the following in English〔30%〕17 .Open University19.the function of British parliament20.the Bill of Rights21.the “Lost Generation〞22.the Declaration of Independence23.“WASP〞 culture24.semi-detached houses26.The Canterbury TalesV. Answer the following questions briefly. 〔35points〕27. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the U. S. governm ent？ How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other？〔10%〕28.How to identify people of different classes in British society？〔8%〕29.What factors contribute to the success of American business and industry？〔10%〕30.Hamlet is one of the best-known tragedies by William Shakespeare， what do you know a bout the play？〔7%〕本文档局部内容来源于网络，如有内容侵权请告知删除，感谢您的配合！。

英语国家社会与文化入门期末考试复习资料Test paper 11. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:1. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester2. Why did the Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in the ninth 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.3. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland4. Faced with conflicting demands the British government chose a compromise and organized a partition of Ireland, becauseA. the British government wouldn't be able to control Ireland any longer by force.B. the British government intended to satisfy both sides ----- Catholics as well as Protestants.C. Catholics in Ireland demanded a partition of Ireland.D. Protestants welcomed the idea of partition.5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Sinn Fein is the legal political Party in Northern Ireland.B. Those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called Unionists.C. Social Democratic and Labor Party is a very important political Party in Britain.D. Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists.6. In the early 1970s, the IRAA. killed many Protestants and Catholics.B. burned down the houses of Catholics.C. murdered individuals at random.D. carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their main target.7. Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council?A. They included barons and representatives from countries and towns.B. They were sometimes summoned by the kings to contribute money.C. They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet.D. They represented the aristocrats as well as the communities.8. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A. James IIB. William of OrangeC. Oliver CromwellD. George I9. Which of the following is NOT true about the Constitution?A. It is a 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.10. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election?A. 651B. 326C. 626D. 35111. Which of the following party adopts a "fatherly" sense of obligation to the poorer people in the society?A. the Conservative partyB. the Liberal DemocratsC. the Party of WalesD. the Labor party12. Which of the following description about the Conservative party is NOT true?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.13. 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 Scotland14. Which of the following is NOT a company in the energy sector?A. ShellB. ICIC. RTZD. British Gas15. Which of the following used to be the last independent car company in the UK?A. FordB. PeugeotC. RoverD. BMW16. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A. KeatsB. ShelleyC. WordsworthD.E. M. Foster17. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A. Dr. FaustusB. HamletC. FrankensteinD. Sense and Sensibility18. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A. D. H. LawrenceB. Charles DickensC. Robert L. StevensonD. Walter Scott19. Where is the international tennis championships held?A. WembleyB. WimbledonC. St AndrewsD. Clapham20. Which of the following was the first team sport to have organized rules?A. footballB. cricketC. horse racingD. tennis21. 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.22. Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen's birthday?A. bonfiresB. the Orange MarchC. Trooping the ColorD. masquerades23. 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.24. 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.25. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A. The University of Cambridge.B. The University of Oxford.C. The University of Edinburgh.D. The University of Buckingham.26. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Parents send their children to public schools because they are rich.B. Parents send their children to public schools because their children can get better jobs when they leave school.C. Parents send their children to public schools because can have a better chance of getting into a good university.D. Parents send their children to public schools because their children prefer to go to public schools. 27. 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, etc.28. Which of the following about the terraced houses is NOT true?A. They are most common in suburban areas.B. They are usually two-storey houses joined at each side.C. They often have a small concrete yard at the back.D. They were originally built for factory workers.29. 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.30. 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.31. The present British foreign policy is mainly influenced by the following factors exceptA. its imperial history.B. its geopolitical traits.C. its special relationship with the United States.D. its schizophrenic attitude to Europe.32. Which of the following is NOT involved in making the British foreign policy?A. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office.C. The Prime Minister and Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.33. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation inA. the Commonwealth.B. the Europ0ean Economic Community.C. the United Nation, the European Union, NATO, etc.D. a European federal government.34. A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy becauseA. it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the government.B. it informs people about current affairs in the world.C. it provides people with subjective reports.D. it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.35. In Britain most advertising is carriedA. in newspapers.B. on televisionC. in maganes.D. on radio.36. Which of the following about the BBC is NOT true?A. There is no advertising on any of the BBC programs.B. The BBC is funded by license fees paid by people who possess television receiving sets.C. The BBC has four television channels.D. The BBC provides the World Service throughout the world.37. The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except ____A. challenging the authority of the Pope.B. salvation through faith.C. salvation through the church.D. establishing a direct contact with God.38. Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism?A. separation of state and church.B. respect of education.C. intolerant moralismD. a sense of mission.39. Lord Baltimore's feudal plan failed because __________A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.40. Which of the following statements was NOT correct? When the Constitution was written,A. there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.B. there was no Bill of Rights.C. the Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens.D. a "Bill of Rights" was added to the Constitution 4 years after the Constitution was made.41. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes?A. The executive.B. The legislative.C. The Judicial.D. The president.42. Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?A. The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.B. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.C. The president can make laws.D. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.43. The United States was rated No. 1 in terms of production capacity in the world ____.A. in 1920B. in 1950C. in 1945D. in 196044. Service industry does not include _______.A. bankingB. management consultationC. airlineD. steelmaking45. The United States was rated___ in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth46. Which of the following is true?A. Many Catholics are not opposed to abortion.B. Many evangelical Protestants do not object to abortion.C. Orthodox Jews are for abortion.D. Liberal Protestants and Jews join non-believers in maintaining that abortion is a basic right for women.47. Which of the following continues to have an all-male clergy?A. The Catholic Church.B. The Protestant Episcopal Church.C. The United Methodist Church.D. Jewish Congregations.48. The following are distinctively American features of religion except _____A. Various religious groups have coexisted in the U. S. more harmoniously than Europe.B. Scientific and economic advance and material prosperity have not been accompanied by a decline in religious faith.C. There has been little concentration on doctrine or religion argument in the U. S.D. There has been very much concentration on doctrine or religious argument in the U. S.49. Whitman's poetry has the following characteristics except ___.A. fragmented haunting imagesB. long irregular linesC. celebrating the American spiritD. free-flowing structure50. Mark Twain's works are characterized by the following except ___.A. sense of humorB. egotismC. jokesD. tall tales51. Three of the following are characteristics of Emily Dickenson's poems. Which one is not?A. Her poems mix gaiety and gloom.B. Her verses are filled with the names of faraway, exotic places.C. Her poems are very long and powerful.D. Her poems show that she was fascinated by both life and death.52. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in American higher education?A. Universities and collegesB. Research institutionsC. Technical institutionsD. Undergraduate institutions53. Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishing of large universities in America, which is the exception?A. Large universities offer the best libraries and facilities for scientific research.B. Large universities provide students with "mainframe" computers.C. Large universities offer scholarships to all students.D. Large universities attract students with modern laboratories.54. Nearly all students want to get into more desirable institutions because ____.A. they find it easy for them to get jobs after having graduated from one of themB. they enjoy the high prestige of these institutionsC. they like the teachers and surroundings in these institutionsD. they prefer to have the Scholastic Aptitude Tests55. In addition to such tactics as sit-ins, young students also added ________ to educate people about the war in Vietnam.A. teach-inB. rock 'n' roll musicC. class boycottD. "march against fear"56. According to the author, three civil rights groups provided the leadership, the tactics, and the people to fight against Southern segregation. Which is the exception?A. the Student Nonviolent Coordinating CommitteeB. the Congress of Racial EqualityC. the Southern Christian Leadership ConferenceD. the Student for a Democratic Society57. A historic moment of the civil rights movement was the March on Washington of August 28, 1963 when _____ delivered his "I have a Dream" speech.A. John F. KennedyB. President JohnsonC. Martin Luther King, Jr.D. Mario Savio58. Three of the following factors contribute to the higher arrest rates among minority groups. Which is the exception?A. The aggressive nature of these groups.B. Racial prejudice against them.C. Low social status of these groups.D. Poverty and unemployment among minority groups.59. Which of the following does NOT belong to the white-collar crime?A. briberyB. tax evasionC. false advertisingD. robbery60. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The Northern states had outlawed slavery by 1830.B. Slavery was finally abolished in the South in 1865.C. The Northern states did not have racial discrimination.D. Segregation laws continued to be enforced in Southern states until the 1950s.61. ____ had the title "the Wizard of Menlo Park".A. Thomas A EdisonB. John StevensC. Charlie ChaplinD. Robert Fulton62. ____contributed to the development of the American system of manufacture in the twentieth century.A. James K MaxwellB. Cyrus H McCormickC. Lee De ForestD. Henry Ford63. When was voice and music first transmitted over the radio?A. 1901B. end of 19th centuryC. New Year's Eve 1905D. Christmas Eve 190564. One of the oldest towns (landed in 1513) in the US is ____.A. New YorkB. BostonC. PhiladelphiaD. St Augustine65. The Granite State in the US is _____.A. New HampshireB. New York StateC. PennsylvaniaD. Florida66. ______ was twice the site of Winter Olympics.A. Schroon LakeB. Lake PlacidC. AtlantaD. Washington, D. C.67. In playing basketball, when the player bounces the ball on the floor as he moves around the court, this is called ___.A. passB. walkC. stealD. dribble68. In playing basketball, misbehavior or unsportsmanlike actions may result in ____.A. time outB. overtimeC. technical foulD. foul69. Which of the following is not a team game?A. volleyballB. bowlingC. soccerD. field hockey70. The complex drumming in the rhythm section of early jazz music was brought over to America by ___.A. Spanish missionaries from Europe.B. Black slaves from West AfricaC. British colonists from Asia.D. the Creole from the West India71. Blues was derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual which is ____.A. a form of rock' n' roll singing popular among American teenagersB. a form of operatic singing originated from Southern European countriesC. a form of country music singingD. a form of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian churches72. Recording groups such as the Hot Five and the Hot Seven organized by Louis Armstrong made a series of recordings which represent ____.A. the origin of the Chicago style jazzB. the influence of New Orleans style jazzC. the beginning of the New York style jazzD. the impact of ragtime musicII. Fill in the blanks:1.The full name of the United Kingdom is __________________________________________.2. The island of Great Britain is made up of ________________, ___________and__________.3. The United Kingdom has been a member of ______________________________since 1973.4. Britain is now a _____________society which produces a population of which 1 in 20 are of ___________________ethnicity.5. London plays a significant role in ________________economic and cultural life. It's not only the financial ________of the nation, but also one of ___________major international financial centers in ________________.6. Britain consists of _____nations, including England, ________, ______and ______________.7. Britain is a country with a history of invasions. In 43 AD Britain was invaded by __________, in the late 8th century they experienced _________raids from Scandinavia and in the 11th century they suffered invasions from _____________.8. The Anglo-Saxon began to settle in Britain in _________century.9. The capital of Britain is ________, which has great influence on the UK in all fields including _____________, ____________ and _____________.10. Charles the First, king of Britain, was executed, because he attempted to ______________ in the English Revolution.11. Name two Scottish cities which have ancient and internationally respected universities: __________________ and _______________.12. The battle of Bannockburn led by Robert the Bruce succeeded in winning the full independence of ______________.13. Both the Scottish and Welsh people elect their members of parliaments to the London Parliament and each holds ____________and ___________ seats respectively.14. The capital of Scotland is ____________, which is well-known for its natural ___________.15. Although Wales is the smallest of the three nations on the __________ mainland, it's good at getting _________ from abroad, particularly Japan and __________________.16. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was _________ of 1916, in which the rebels occupied Dublin's _______________ and forced the British to take it back by ____________.17. ____________, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth II, united England under his rule in 829.18.The UK is divided into ______constituencies with each of them represented by a member in _________________.19. The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors: ____________industries, secondary industries and _____________industries.20. One of the oldest of the early "old English" literary works is called ____________________.21. ___________is a rough, fast game which was invented in Britain while ___________is a more gentle sport which owes its origin to the Church.22. Christmas commemorates ________________________, while ___________commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.23. The two oldest universities in Britain are __________________ and ___________________.24. Like the housing system in the US and the wealthy English-speaking commonwealth, the UK has a very high proportion of _________________, which means that the people own the house they live in.25. When the Second World War was over, Britain was active in ____________the United Nations and became one of the _____permanent members of __________________________.26. Britain has one of the world's oldest established ____________industries. The Observer, which appeared in 1791, is the world's oldest ___________newspaper, while The Times, which began publishing in 1785, is Britain's oldest ______________newspaper.27. In 1782, the Frenchman who settled in Pennsylvania first asked the question "what is an American" in his book _______________________.28. After the War of Independence was won, the national government was called ___________, and the agreement that guided the government was _________________________________.29. The first Secretary of Treasury of the United States was ____________________________.30. "WASP" stands for ____________________________________________________.31. _______________________ and _______________________are the two major American writers of the post-Revolutionary period.32. About ______percent of American students go to __________schools and _________percent attend private schools.33. On February 1, 1960, 4 black students from a black college in __________________, North Carolina, began their protest against the racial segregation laws by such tactics as _________, thus beginning the civil rights movement.34. American society is a stratified one in which _____________, _____________ and _______ are unequally distributed among the population.35. The invention of the __________________by ____________________ made it possible to obtain higher profits from agriculture. US agriculture was moving away from subsistence farming towards a food marketing enterprise.36. The Grand Canyon is carved away for nearly 6 million years by the waters of the _________ River.37. The two conferences for American football are AFC, which stands for __________________ and NFC, which stands for ________________________.38. Jazz music, as a musical form, was initially performed and appreciated by ______________.Keys to test paper 11.C2.A3.B4.B5.C6.D7.C8.B9.A 10.B11.A 12.D. 13.A 14.B 15.C 16.D 17.B 18.D 19.B 20.B21.A 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.D 26.D 27.C 28.A 29.B 30.B31.D 32.A 33.C 34.A 35.A 36.C 37.C 38.A 39.D 40.A 41.B 42.C43.C 44.D 45.C 46.D 47.A 48.D 49.A 50.B 51.C 52.B53.C 54.A 55.A 56.D 57.C 58.A 59.D 60.C 61.A 62.D63.D 64.D 65.A 66.B 67.D 68.C 69.B 70.B 71.D 72.AII. Fill in the blanks:1. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland2. England; Scotland; Wales3. European Union4. multiracial; non-European5. Britain's; center; the three; the world6. four; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland7. the Roman empire; Vikings; the Normans8. the 5th9. London; government; economy; culture10. overrule the parliament 11. Glasgow; Edinburgh12. Scotland 13. 72; 3814. Edinburgh; beauty 15. British; investment; America16. the Easter Rising; Post Office; military means17. King Egbert 18. 651; the parliament19. primary; tertiary/service 20. Beowulf21. Football; tennis 22. the birth of Jesus Christ; Easter23. Oxford; Cambridge 24. owner-occupation25. setting up; the five; the UN Security Council 26. newspaper; national; daily27. Letters from an American Farmer28. the Congress; the Articles of Confederation29. Alexander Hamilton30. White Anglo-Saxon Protestant31. Washington Irving; James Fenimore Cooper32. 85; public; 1533. Greensboro; sit-ins34. power; wealth; prestige35. the mechanical reaper; Cyrus H McCormick36. Colorado37. American Football Conference; National Football Conference38. African-Americans。

2022～2023学年度第二学期《英语国家社会与文化》期末试卷课程代码：试卷编号：考试日期：年月日答题时限：120分钟考试形式：闭卷笔试得分统计表：题号一二三四五得分一、填空题（每小题2分，共20分）得分1.The Magna Carta,signed in the year1215,is considered the cornerstone of __________in England.2.The__________is the longest reigning monarch in British history,having ascended to the throne in1952.3.The term"American Dream"was coined by historian__________in his1931book of the same name.4.The__________is a significant annual event in the United States that celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.5.The social reformer and abolitionist Harriet Tubman is known for her role in the__________,which helped enslaved people escape to freedom.6.The__________is a term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to cities,which was a key feature of the Industrial Revolution.7.The__________is a famous American novel that explores the themes of racial injustice and moral complexity.8.The__________Act of1964was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race,color,religion,sex,or national origin.9.The__________is a popular form of entertainment in the United Kingdom that traces its roots back to the16th century.10.The__________is a term used to describe the process by which the United States expanded its territory across North America,often at the expense of Native American tribes.二、单项选择题（每小题2分，共20分）得分1.Which of the following is NOT one of the four freedoms articulated by President Franklin D.Roosevelt in his1941State of the Union address?（）A.Freedom of speechB.Freedom of religionC.Freedom from fearD.Freedom of exploration2.The concept of"Manifest Destiny"was used to justify:（）.A.The colonization of the American WestB.The establishment of the United NationsC.The drafting of the U.S.ConstitutionD.The British colonization of Australia3.Who wrote the influential book"The Wealth of Nations,"which had a profound impact on economic thought and policy in the English-speaking world?（）A.John LockeB.Adam SmithC.Thomas HobbesD.John Stuart Mill4.The term"Boll Weevil"is most closely associated with:（）.A.A type of agricultural pest in the Southern United StatesB.A popular British dance in the1960sC.A political movement in the United KingdomD.A famous American sports team5.Which of the following is NOT a traditional British dish?（）A.Fish and chipsB.HaggisC.Roast beef and Yorkshire puddingD.Spaghetti Bolognese6.The Emancipation Proclamation,issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War,primarily affected:（）.A.The economy of the ConfederacyB.The status of Native American tribesC.The rights of women to voteD.The legal status of enslaved people in the Confederate states7.The phrase"No taxation without representation"is most closely associated with:（）.A.The French RevolutionB.The American RevolutionC.The Russian RevolutionD.The English Civil War8.The"Boston Tea Party"was a significant event because it:（）.A.Led to the invention of iced teaB.Protested against high taxes on tea imposed by the British governmentC.Was the first instance of American culinary innovationD.Established the first tea plantations in America9.Which of the following is a famous landmark in Australia that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site?（）A.The Sydney Opera HouseB.The Great Barrier ReefC.The Melbourne Cricket GroundD.The Parliament House of Canberra10.The"War of1812"is primarily remembered for:（）.A.The invention of the light bulbB.The burning of the White House by British troopsC.The signing of the Treaty of VersaillesD.The discovery of the New World by Columbus三、名词解释题（每小题4分，共20分）得分1.Industrial Revolution2.Civil Rights Movementmonwealth4.The Enlightenment5.The New Deal四、简答题（每小题5分，共20分）得分1.Explain the significance of the Elizabethan Era in shaping English culture and its impact on the English language.2.Discuss the impact of the Great Fire of London in1666on the city's development and how it influenced subsequent urban planning.3.Describe the role of the American Frontier in the formation of American identity and its mythos in literature and popular culture.4.What were the key factors that led to the rise of the British Empire,and how did its colonial policies shape the world?五、写作题（20分）得分Write an essay discussing the cultural and political implications of the American Dream,focusing on its evolution over time and its current relevance in the context of global migration and economic disparity.。

2022年春学期英语国家文化期末试卷1、Marie is a _______ girl.She always smiles and says hello to others. [单选题] *A. shyB. friendly(正确答案)C. healthyD. crazy2、He always did well at school _____ having to do part-time jobs every now and then. [单选题] *A despite ofB. in spite of(正确答案)C. regardless ofD in case of3、He’s so careless that he always _______ his school things at home. [单选题] *A. forgetsB. leaves(正确答案)C. putsD. buys4、76．—Could you tell me ________the bank?—Turn right and it's on your right. [单选题]* A．how get toB．how to getC．how getting toD．how to get to(正确答案)5、( ) --------Please take my seat here.-------- __________________________. [单选题]*A. That is nice of you(正确答案)B. I think it is my seatC. No, you sit hereD. I don’t think it’s a good seat.6、The paper gives a detailed（）of how to create human embryos (胚胎)by cloning. [单选题] *A. intentionB. description(正确答案)C. affectionD. effort7、What do you think of the idea that _____ honest man who married and brought up a large family did more service than he who continued single and only talked of _____ population. [单选题] *A. a, /B. an, /C. a, theD. an, the(正确答案)8、( ) What _____ fine weather we have these days! [单选题] *A. aB. theC. /(正确答案)D. an9、_______ your parents at home last week? [单选题] *A. IsB. WasC. AreD. Were(正确答案)10、—Are these your sheep? [单选题] *A）on grass at the foot of the hill.(正确答案)B. feedC.is fedD. is feeding11、—Why is Mary asking Bob about the school trip? —Because she wants to know ______.（）[单选题] *A. how does he think of the tripB. what does he think of the tripC. what he likes the tripD. how he likes the trip(正确答案)12、I’ve _______ a job interview today. [单选题] *A. haveB. had(正确答案)C. hasD. have gone to13、It is reported that the fire caused serious（）to that school building. [单选题] *A. damage(正确答案)B. destroyC. harmD.hurt14、25．—I ______ Beijing for a holiday.—________. [单选题] *A．will go；GoodbyeB．will go；Have a good time(正确答案)C．will go to；Have a good timeD．am going to；Have a fun15、In order to find the missing child, villagers _______ all they can over the past five hours. [单选题] *A. didB. doC. had doneD. have been doing(正确答案)16、Is there going to ______ a football match in the stadium next month?（）[单选题] *A. beingB. haveC. be(正确答案)D. having17、_______ hard, _______ you’ll fail in the exam. [单选题] *A. Studying; forB. Study; or(正确答案)C. To study; andD. Study; and18、The Titanic is a nice film. I _______ it twice. [单选题] *A. sawB. seeC. have seen(正确答案)D. have saw19、10．﹣Could you please sweep the floor？I’m going to cook dinner．﹣__________．I’ll do it at once，Mom．[单选题] *A．I’m afraid notB．You’re kiddingC．It’s a shameD．My pleasure(正确答案)20、The manager was quite satisfied with his job. [单选题] *A. 担心的B. 满意的(正确答案)C. 高兴的D. 放心的21、What did you _______ at the meeting yesterday? [单选题] *A. speakB. tellC. say(正确答案)D. talk22、46．The pants look cool.You can ________. [单选题] * A．try it onB．try on itC．try them on(正确答案)D．try on them23、Everyone here is _______ to me. [单选题] *A. happyB. wellC. kind(正确答案)D. glad24、26．There’s some fruit in the kitchen. We ________ buy any. [单选题] * A．need toB．needn’t toC．don’t needD．don’t need to(正确答案)25、I repeated my question several times. [单选题] *A. 到达B. 惊奇C. 重复(正确答案)D. 返回26、Last year Polly _______ an English club and has improved her English a lot. [单选题] *A. leftB. sawC. joined(正确答案)D. heard27、--What are you going to be in the future?--I want to be _______ actor. [单选题] *A. aB. an(正确答案)C. theD. /28、I have only two tickets for TF Boys’concert. ______ you ______ he can go with me.（）[单选题] *A. Either; or(正确答案)B. Either; norC. Both; andD. Not only; but also29、You cannot see the doctor _____ you have made an appointment with him. [单选题] *A. exceptB.evenC. howeverD.unless(正确答案)30、I’m not sure whether we’ll go on ______ foot or by _____ bike? [单选题] *A. the; theB. /; theC. /; /(正确答案)D. the; /。

英语国家社会与文化入门》模拟试题paper 31. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:1. Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the W elsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism b ecause英语国家社会与文化入门Test paper 31. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:1. Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the W elsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism b ecauseA. he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267.B. he brought the English under his control.C. he led a historic uprising against the English.D. he unified Wales as an independent nation.2. How many counties do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A. 26B. 6C. 32D. 203. Which of the following about the House of Commons in Britain is NO T true?A. Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. MPs receive salaries and some other allowance.C. MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D. Most MPs belong to the major political parties.4. Who is the leader of the Labor party in Britain at present?A. John MajorB. Tony BlairC. Harold WilsonD. Margaret Thatc her5. Which company became an important aero-engine manufacturer after WWI?A. BoeingB. Rolls RoyceC. McDonnel-DouglasD. Hawker-Siddel ey Aviation6. British Aerospace was the merger of which two companies?A. the British Aircraft Corporation and Hawker-Siddeley AviationB. the British Aircraft Corporation and Rolls RoyceC. Hawker-Siddeley Aviation and GEC AvionicsD. Hawker-Siddeley Aviation and Rolls Royce7. Which of the following was a Postmodernist writer?A. George OrwellB. Robert L. StevensonC. Jane AustenD. Virg inia Woolf8. Which of the following about hunting is NOT true?A. It had developed into a recreational activity in medieval England.B. Only men participated in the hunting.C. Modern hunters usually chase foxes nowadays.D. It is strongly objected by animal rights groups.9. Of which people is Robert Burn a national poet?A. Welsh peopleB. Irish peopleC. Scottish peopleD. Englis h people10. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A. 5 NovemberB. 31 OctoberC. 17 MarchD. 25 Decem ber11. Which of the following is NOT true about the Eisteddfod?A. The highlight is the crowning of the two bards.B. It is the largest popular festival of music-making and poetry writing i n Europe.C. "Address to a Haggis" is recited.D. Competitions are held to find the best choirs, translators, essayists and poets.12. Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?A. Comprehensive schools.B. Secondary schools.C. Independent school.D. Grammar schools.13. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the situation of t he ethnic minorities in the UK?A. They are well-represented in the British parliament.B. They are economically poorer than the white population.C. They are treated unfairly by the justice system.D. They are threatened by some racist groups.14. Britain has its nuclear naval force sinceA. it's one of the developed countries in the world.B. it's a traditional sea power.C. it has an advanced industry.D. it's able to produce submarines.15. Which of the following about the tabloids is NOT true?A. They are big format newspaper.B. They are often called "the gutter press".C. They mainly deal in scandals and gossip about famous people.D. They carry stories with color photos and catchy headlines.16. ____ is Australia's largest trading partner.A. ChinaB. ASEAN countriesC. BritainD. Japan17. In which of the following areas Australia and America have disagree ments?A. Trade policies.B. American military presence in the Asian and Pacific region.C. Establishing diplomatic relations with P. R. China.D. Australia's membership in the UN Security Council.18. Diplomatic relations between Australia and China was established inA. the 1950s.B. the 1960s.C. the 1970s.D. the 1980s.19. _____is the largest segment of the Australian economy.A. The primary industry.B. The secondary industry.C. The tertiary industry.D. The food-processing industry.20. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is _____A. the ship-building industry.B. the Australian aerospace indus try.C. the heavy engineering industry.D. the Australian food-process ing industry.21. The sole parent pension is available toA. all single parents.B. single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowance.C. single parents divorced with children under 16.D. divorced or widowed old women.22. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Australian social security programs?A. Tertiary education assistance.B. Age pensions.C. Pensions for war and defense widows.D. The child disability all owance.23. "No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of _____A. the settlers of Virginia.B. the people of Pennsylvania.C. the colonists in New England.D. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolutio n.24. The New Deal was started by ______A. Franklin Roosevelt.B. J. F. Kennedy.C. George Washington.D. Thomas Jefferson.25. The latest technology that farmers have adopted is _________.A. artificial fertilizersB. pesticideC. tractorsD. computers26. _____does NOT belong to the "Lost Generation".A. John Dos PassosB. Ernest HemingwayC. F. Scott FitzgeraldD. John Steinbeck27. _____was NOT written by Hemingway.A. Light in AugustB. The Sun Also RisesC. A Farewell to ArmsD. for Whom the Bell Tolls28. Which of the following is NOT a black author?A. Richard WrightB. Alan GinsbergC. James BaldwinD. Ralph Ellison29. The following authors were women writers who wrote novels in the l ate 19th and early 20th century with the exception of _____.A. Emily DickinsonB. Edith WhartonC. Willa CatherD. Kate C hopin30. The following writers represent new American voices except ______ _.A. Toni MorrisonB. Alice WalkerC. T. S. EliotD. Maxine Hon g Kingston31. To get a bachelor's degree, an undergraduate student is required to do the following except _.A. attending lectures and complete assignmentsB. passing examinationC. taking certain subjects such as history, language and philosophyD. earning a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college32. Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in the spirit of In dia's leader Gandhi, ______ was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 196 4.A. John F. KennedyB. James FarmerC. Ella BakerD. Martin L uther King, Jr.33. The one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called _____.A. the "Hippies"B. the "Beat Generation"C. the "Me Generation"D. the "Lost Generation"34. In the 1960s, feminism was reborn. Many women were dissatisfied w ith their lives, and in 1963, with the publication of _____by ______, they found a voice.A. The Feminine Mystique, Betty FriedanB. Profile in Courage,Joh n F. KennedyC. The Other America, Michael HarringtonD. Catch in the Rye, J.D. Salinger35. _____made the first desktop PC.A. Bill GatesB. IBMC. Two young amateur inventorsD. Apple Computers36. _______made the first liquid propellant rocket.A. Robert H GoddardB. Na GermanyC. J. Robert OppenheimerD. US military37. ______ invented the telephone.A. Samuel F.B. Morse B. Alexander Graham BellC. Thomas Alva EdisonD. Reginald Fessenden38. The tradition of the vocal ballad which contributed to the blues form was usually accompanied by_____A. a guitar.B. a piano.C. a banjo.D. a trombone and a cymbal39. The Progressive Conservative Party was completely wiped out in the 1933 federal election becauseA. they offended the French-speaking people in Canada.B. they governed the entire country for too many years.C. they had bad management of the economy.D. they were unable to represent the country as a whole.40. "Triple alliance" in Jean-Charles Harvey's novel refer to the following except:A. capitalistsB. politiciansC. churchD. French separatism41. In which period have Canada's most famous and successful writers appeared?A. post-war periodB. period of nation-buildingC. early colonial periodD. pre-European period42. What idea is most powerfully presented in Margaret Laurence's work, making her highly representative of contemporary Canada?A. self-analysisB. women's positionC. cultural differenceD. politic al environment43. Which of the following novels was made into an extremely successfu l film in 1997?A. Lost in the BarrensB. The Two SolitudesC. The Handmaid's TaleD. The English Patient44. On the evidence of the past, Canada used to be so reluctant to get involved in Europeansquabbles that one prime minister even referred to the two world wars a s "the vortex of European militarism". Who made the remarks?A. Prime Minister Lester PearsonB. Prime Minister Wilfred La urierC. Prime Minister Pierre TrudeauD. Prime Minister Brian Mulr oney45. In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, which res ulted in bitterresentment in the French-speaking province. Which of the following is th e correct name?A. British ColumbiaB. Nova ScotiaC. OntarioD. Quebec46. According to the author, Canada entered into its golden age of inter national diplomacy in the 1950s, the period of which was capped by ___ _.A. Canada's role in the Suez Crisis of 1956B. Canada's role in the World Trade OrganizationC. Canada's role in the NATOD. Canada's role in World Health Organization47. Who was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts made to intro duce a UN peacekeeping force into the Suez Canal region during the Cr isis of 1956?A. Brian MulroneyB. Pierre TrudeauC. John HolmsD. Lester P earson48. Whose administration worked especially hard for the international rec ognition of the People's Republic of China?A. Wilfred Laurier's administrationB. Lester Pearson's administratio nC. MacKine King's administrationD. Brian Mulroney's administration49. The Canada-U. S. relations are so close that Prime Minister Louis S t Laurent once said that it was like ______.A. a relationship between two teammates.B. a relationship between two brothers.C. a relationship between two business partners.D. a relationship between two farmers.50. One of the historic reasons that leads Canada to empathing with the problems the Third World countries face on their way to independence i s:A. its colonial pastB. its imperialist pastC. its feudal historyD. its socialist-oriented economy.II. Fill in the blanks:1. The full name of the United Kingdom is _________________________ _________________.2. The island of Great Britain is made up of ________________, ______ _____and__________.3. The United Kingdom has been a member of _____________________ _________since 1973.4. Britain is now a _____________society which produces a population of which 1 in 20 are of ___________________ethnicity.5. London plays a significant role in ________________economic and cul tural life. It's not only the financial ________of the nation, but also one of ___________major international financial centers in _______________ _.6. Britain consists of _____nations, including England, ________, ______ and ______________.7. Britain is a country with a history of invasions. In 43 AD Britain was i nvaded by __________, in the late 8th century they experienced _______ __raids from Scandinavia and in the 11th century they suffered invasions from _____________.8. The Anglo-Saxon began to settle in Britain in _________century.9. The capital of Britain is ________, which has great influence on the UK in all fields including _____________, ____________ and _________ ____.10. Charles the First, king of Britain, was executed, because he attempt ed to ______________ in the English Revolution.11. Name two Scottish cities which have ancient and internationally resp ected universities: __________________ and _______________.12. The battle of Bannockburn led by Robert the Bruce succeeded in wi nning the full independence of ______________.13. Both the Scottish and Welsh people elect their members of parliame nts to the London Parliament and each holds ____________and ______ _____ seats respectively.14. The capital of Scotland is ____________, which is well-known for its natural ___________.15. Although Wales is the smallest of the three nations on the ________ __ mainland, it's good at getting _________ from abroad, particularly Jap an and __________________.16. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was _________ of 1916, in which the rebels occupied Dublin's _______________ and forced the British to take it back by ___________ _.17. ____________, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth II, united England under his rule in 829.18.The UK is divided into ______constituencies with each of them repres ented by a member in _________________.19. The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors: _________ ___industries, secondary industries and _____________industries.20. One of the oldest of the early "old English" literary works is called _ ___________________.21. ___________is a rough, fast game which was invented in Britain whi le ___________is a more gentle sport which owes its origin to the Chur ch.22. Christmas commemorates ________________________, while ______ _____commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.23. The two oldest universities in Britain are __________________ and ___________________.24. Like the housing system in the US and the wealthy English-speaking commonwealth, the UK has a very high proportion of _______________ __, which means that the people own the house they live in.25. When the Second World War was over, Britain was active in ______ ______the United Nations and became one of the _____permanent mem bers of __________________________.26. Britain has one of the world's oldest established ____________indust ries. The Observer, which appeared in 1791, is the world's oldest _____ ______newspaper, while The Times, which began publishing in 1785, is Britain's oldest ______________newspaper.27. Australia, as the world's _________continent and _________island, h as a population which is _____________ in relation to its size.28. The smallest state is________________, an ___________in the sout hern corner of Australia. It is also the ___________island in Australia.29. Nearly 50 years ago, the Australian economy depended heavily on _ ________________. Today, the Australian economy is more __________________and _____________________. __________________________ g enerates two-thirds of its production.30. ________________________is the Australian media's leading sourcef overseas news.31. Seasons in New Zealand are opposite to the ___________________ ______, with the highest temperature in __________and __________, an d the lowest temperature in ______________.32. New Zealand's major exports are meat,________________, wood,___ _____, _____and fruit.33. In 1782, the Frenchman who settled in Pennsylvania first asked the question "what is an American" in his book _______________________.34. After the War of Independence was won, the national government w as called ___________, and the agreement that guided the government was _________________________________.35. The first Secretary of Treasury of the United States was __________ __________________.36. "WASP" stands for __________________________________________ __________.37. _______________________ and _______________________are the t wo major American writers of the post-Revolutionary period.38. About ______percent of American students go to __________schools and _________percent attend private schools.39. On February 1, 1960, 4 black students from a black college in ____ ______________, North Carolina, began their protest against the racial s egregation laws by such tactics as _________, thus beginning the civil ri ghts movement.40. American society is a stratified one in which _____________, _____ ________ and _______ are unequally distributed among the population.41. The invention of the __________________by ____________________ made it possible to obtain higher profits from agriculture. US agriculture was moving away from subsistence farming towards a food marketing e nterprise.42. The Grand Canyon is carved away for nearly 6 million years by the waters of the _________ River.43. The two conferences for American football are AFC, which stands fo r __________________ and NFC, which stands for __________________ ______.44. Jazz music, as a musical form, was initially performed and appreciat ed by ______________.45. In area, Canada is the __________________country on earth.46. Canada preferred to establish a nation based on ____________, ___ _______and ________.47. Many people use the notion that American society is a ___________ _______ while Canada is described as a __________________________.48. Industry in Canada can be divided into three main groups: natural re sources (_____________________);manufacturing (_________________); and service (_________) industries. In 1990, the primary sector, includin g ____________, ____________, forestry and ________________account ed for 10 percent of Canada's Gross Domestic Product. Secondary indus tries, including manufacturing, ______________, transport and _________ __________, made up 36 percent of GDP; and the _____________secto r of trade, ____________________, service and public administration, ac counted for nearly 54 percent of GDP.49. In Canadian literature Margaret Atwood sees a very common concer n with the idea of ___________, and she says that this idea represents the central symbol of Canadian literature.50. According to the author, it was Canada that "invented" the concept of _____________ and convinced the world to put pressure on South Afri ca's __________________policies.。