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µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : This power station _____ half the country electricity. A: supplies withB: provides withC: offersD: gives out2(4·Ö) : His arrangement is more ____ in its use of staff.A: economicB: economicalC: economicsD: economy3(4·Ö) : If I had come here yesterday, I _______him.A: would have seenB: would seeC: have seenD: saw4(4·Ö) : There is a beautiful house ____ the trees.A: inB: amongC: betweenD: within5(4·Ö) : She is ______ teacher of English in our school.A: aB: theC: anD: /6(4·Ö) : _____________today, he would get there by Friday.A: Would he leaveB: Was he leavingC: Were he to leaveD: If he leaves7(4·Ö) : I wish I ___________ with her.A: would beB: amC: wasD: were8(4·Ö) : She chose ginger _____ garlic for cooking the Greek food.A: taking place ofB: replace ofC: place ofD: instead of9(4·Ö) : Never judge a book ___its cover.A: byB: inC: onD: with10(4·Ö) : It looked ____.A: as if it was going to rainB: that as if it was going to rainC: as if was it going to rainD: as if that it was going to rain11(4·Ö) : ______ old man is waiting for you downstairs.A: AB: TheC: AnD: /12(4·Ö) : The design has to ____ all ages and social groups.A: appeal toB: cater onC: go intoD: devote to13(4·Ö) : There was a sudden ____ on the ocean floor.A: movingB: moveC: movementD: moved14(4·Ö) : Don¡¯t let the child play with scissors____he cuts himself. A: in caseB: so thatC: now thatD: only if15(4·Ö) : I saw him sitting____ the window yesterday.A: inB: byC: withinD: at16(4·Ö) : If they_______ us ,our experiment would have failed.A: have not helpedB: had not helpedC: didn't helpD: helped17(4·Ö) : Had Paul received six more votes in the last election, he ____________our chairman now.A: must have beenB: would have beenC: wereD: would be18(4·Ö) : She is ______ more careful driver of the two.A: aB: theC: anD: /19(4·Ö) : Look at the terrible situation I am in! If only I _____________your advice A: followB: would followC: had followedD: have followed20(4·Ö) : Baby mammals know by ____ who their mother is.A: mindB: movementC: instinctD: word21(4·Ö) : He received a blow on ______ headA: aB: theC: hisD: /22(4·Ö) : At that time, in many countries there was ____ ¡ª not enough ¡ª gas and oil.A: a surplus ofB: surplus ofC: shortage ofD: a shortage of23(4·Ö) : The sign reads"In case of __ fire,break the glass and push __ red button" A: ,aB: ,theC: .the,theD: a,a24(4·Ö) : He spoke proudly of his part in the game, without mentioning ________ his teammates had done.A: whatB: whichC: whyD: while25(4·Ö) : He kept reading for a long time,_____ his eyesight was beginning to fail A: andB: forC: butD: orµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : This power station _____ half the country electricity.A: supplies withB: provides withC: offersD: gives out2(4·Ö) : His arrangement is more ____ in its use of staff.A: economicB: economicalC: economicsD: economy3(4·Ö) : If I had come here yesterday, I _______him.A: would have seenB: would seeC: have seenD: saw4(4·Ö) : There is a beautiful house ____ the trees.A: inB: amongC: betweenD: within5(4·Ö) : She is ______ teacher of English in our school.A: aB: theC: anD: /6(4·Ö) : _____________today, he would get there by Friday.A: Would he leaveB: Was he leavingC: Were he to leaveD: If he leaves7(4·Ö) : I wish I ___________ with her.A: would beB: amC: wasD: were8(4·Ö) : She chose ginger _____ garlic for cooking the Greek food. A: taking place ofB: replace ofC: place ofD: instead of9(4·Ö) : Never judge a book ___its cover.A: byB: inC: onD: with10(4·Ö) : It looked ____.A: as if it was going to rainB: that as if it was going to rainC: as if was it going to rainD: as if that it was going to rain11(4·Ö) : ______ old man is waiting for you downstairs.A: AB: TheC: AnD: /12(4·Ö) : The design has to ____ all ages and social groups.A: appeal toB: cater onC: go intoD: devote to13(4·Ö) : There was a sudden ____ on the ocean floor.A: movingB: moveC: movementD: moved14(4·Ö) : Don¡¯t let the child play with scissors____he cuts himself.A: in caseB: so thatC: now thatD: only if15(4·Ö) : I saw him sitting____ the window yesterday.A: inB: byC: withinD: at16(4·Ö) : If they_______ us ,our experiment would have failed.A: have not helpedB: had not helpedC: didn't helpD: helped17(4·Ö) : Had Paul received six more votes in the last election, he ____________our chairman now.A: must have beenB: would have beenC: wereD: would be18(4·Ö) : She is ______ more careful driver of the two.A: aB: theC: anD: /19(4·Ö) : Look at the terrible situation I am in! If only I _____________your adviceA: followB: would followC: had followedD: have followed20(4·Ö) : Baby mammals know by ____ who their mother is.A: mindB: movementC: instinctD: word21(4·Ö) : He received a blow on ______ headA: aB: theC: hisD: /22(4·Ö) : At that time, in many countries there was ____ ¡ª not enough ¡ª gas and oil.A: a surplus ofB: surplus ofC: shortage ofD: a shortage of23(4·Ö) : The sign reads"In case of __ fire,break the glass and push __ red button" A: ,aB: ,theC: .the,theD: a,a24(4·Ö) : He spoke proudly of his part in the game, without mentioning ________ his teammates had done.A: whatB: whichC: whyD: while25(4·Ö) : He kept reading for a long time,_____ his eyesight was beginning to fail A: andB: forC: butD: or。

µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : Investigators agreed that passengers on the airliner____at the very moment of the crash.A: should have diedB: must be dyingC: must have diedD: ought to die2(4·Ö) : This yogurt comes in ten different ___.A: flavorsB: tasteC: smellsD: odors3(4·Ö) : A rite of passage is an activity that ___ a change in a person¡¯s life. A: signalsB: givesC: marksD: has4(4·Ö) : He must ____ the fact that failure means dismissal.A: apply toB: contribute toC: awake toD: take to5(4·Ö) : Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will____from the new training facilities.A: deriveB: acquireC: benefitD: reward6(4·Ö) : The book was written in 1946, _____ the education system has witnessed great changes.A: whenB: during whichC: since thenD: since when7(4·Ö) : We all agreed to her suggestion that we____to the Great Wall for sightseeing A: will goB: goC: shall goD: should have gone8(4·Ö) : The Chinese _____ hard-working.A: beB: beingC: isD: are9(4·Ö) : ___ N(n)ew kimonos are expensive, ___ many women do not buy them.A: Because;soB: /;soC: /;andD: As;so10(4·Ö) : We will stay in the city ____two days.A: forB: inC: atD: /11(4·Ö) : We came to a place, ________ stood a big tower.A: whichB: thatC: /D: where12(4·Ö) : Most rites of passage have three ___, or parts, in the ritual: separation, transition, and incorporation.A: stagesB: proceduresC: tasksD: periods13(4·Ö) : _____ these medical options, extra therapies are offered.A: Except forB: Except toC: In additionD: In addition to14(4·Ö) : Many of my mother¡¯s friends ____ Buddhism.A: believeB: believe inC: have faith inD: have confidence in15(4·Ö) : The mother is telling her son."You______eat with your fingers!"A: wouldn'tB: hadn't toC: mustn'tD: shouldn't to16(4·Ö) : Thank you for the difficulty ________ you have had painting the house. A: whenB: /C: whyD: where17(4·Ö) : They have successfully ____ the old style ___ the new one in this room. A: combine; toB: combine; withC: combined; withD: combined; to18(4·Ö) : She had recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of the company¡¯s client data, which she intended to ____in starting her own business.A: dwell onB: come uponC: base onD: draw upon19(4·Ö) : He decides to ____ the reasons behind the phenomena.A: refer toB: look upC: give outD: find out20(4·Ö) : The famous scientist____his success to hard work.A: impartedB: grantedC: ascribedD: acknowledged21(4·Ö) : You must be a student, ____you?A: wasn¡¯tB: areC: mustn¡¯tD: aren¡¯t22(4·Ö) : The teacher suggested that her students _____________ experiences with ESP. A: write a composition on theirB: to write composition about theC: wrote some compositions of his or herD: had written any compositions for his23(4·Ö) : ____enough attention,the situation can not have become so bad.A: GivenB: GivingC: GaveD: To give24(4·Ö) : No boy and no girl ______ waiting for the bus.A: areB: beC: wereD: is25(4·Ö) : Your free time activities can be a clue ____ your true interests.A: forB: atC: ofD: toµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : Investigators agreed that passengers on the airliner____at the very moment of the crash.A: should have diedB: must be dyingC: must have diedD: ought to die2(4·Ö) : This yogurt comes in ten different ___.A: flavorsB: tasteC: smellsD: odors3(4·Ö) : A rite of passage is an activity that ___ a change in a person¡¯s life. A: signalsB: givesC: marksD: has4(4·Ö) : He must ____ the fact that failure means dismissal.A: apply toB: contribute toC: awake toD: take to5(4·Ö) : Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will____from the new training facilities.A: deriveB: acquireC: benefitD: reward6(4·Ö) : The book was written in 1946, _____ the education system has witnessed great changes.A: whenB: during whichC: since thenD: since when7(4·Ö) : We all agreed to her suggestion that we____to the Great Wall for sightseeing A: will goB: goC: shall goD: should have gone8(4·Ö) : The Chinese _____ hard-working.A: beB: beingC: isD: are9(4·Ö) : ___ N(n)ew kimonos are expensive, ___ many women do not buy them.A: Because;soB: /;soC: /;andD: As;so10(4·Ö) : We will stay in the city ____two days.A: forB: inC: atD: /11(4·Ö) : We came to a place, ________ stood a big tower.A: whichB: thatC: /D: where12(4·Ö) : Most rites of passage have three ___, or parts, in the ritual: separation, transition, and incorporation.A: stagesB: proceduresC: tasksD: periods13(4·Ö) : _____ these medical options, extra therapies are offered.A: Except forB: Except toC: In additionD: In addition to14(4·Ö) : Many of my mother¡¯s friends ____ Buddhism.A: believeB: believe inC: have faith inD: have confidence in15(4·Ö) : The mother is telling her son."You______eat with your fingers!"A: wouldn'tB: hadn't toC: mustn'tD: shouldn't to16(4·Ö) : Thank you for the difficulty ________ you have had painting the house. A: whenB: /C: whyD: where17(4·Ö) : They have successfully ____ the old style ___ the new one in this room. A: combine; toB: combine; withC: combined; withD: combined; to18(4·Ö) : She had recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of the company¡¯s client data, which she intended to ____in starting her own business.A: dwell onB: come uponC: base onD: draw upon19(4·Ö) : He decides to ____ the reasons behind the phenomena.A: refer toB: look upC: give outD: find out20(4·Ö) : The famous scientist____his success to hard work.A: impartedB: grantedC: ascribedD: acknowledged21(4·Ö) : You must be a student, ____you?A: wasn¡¯tB: areC: mustn¡¯tD: aren¡¯t22(4·Ö) : The teacher suggested that her students _____________ experiences with ESP. A: write a composition on theirB: to write composition about theC: wrote some compositions of his or herD: had written any compositions for his23(4·Ö) : ____enough attention,the situation can not have become so bad.A: GivenB: GivingC: GaveD: To give24(4·Ö) : No boy and no girl ______ waiting for the bus.A: areB: beC: wereD: is25(4·Ö) : Your free time activities can be a clue ____ your true interests.A: forB: atC: of D: to。

英语国家概况_江西师范大学2中国大学mooc课后章节答案期末考试题库2023年1.Which is the largest city in Scotland?答案:Glasgow2.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well knownin the world for __________?答案:Its endless political problems3.According to the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland today should begoverned by the following jurisdiction except__________答案:the jurisdiction of loyalist minister4.Which of the following statements is not correct?答案:There are no legal restraints upon parliament5.Which of the following is not based on the fact?答案:Members of parliament elect the prime minister and the cabinet6.Which of the following is not an effect of immigration on British society?答案:There is no varied for people to choose from.7.Which of the following is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare?答案:Macbeth8.Several gifted women played a significant part in the 19th century literature.Which of the following is an exception?答案:Virginia woolf9.Which of the following is not true in UK?答案:Parents send their children to public school because their children can have a better chance of getting into good university.10.Which of the following is not true about the characteristics of Britain?答案:Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales.11.There are two major national parties in the UK.答案:错误12.The leader of the Conservative, Margaret Thatcher started a series of reforms.An extensive program of privatization was carried out, and she wassuccessful in an all round way.答案:错误13.Much early British literature was concerned with Christianity, and Anglo-Saxon produced many versions of the Bible.答案:错误14.The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy.答案:正确15.Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which most countrieshave.答案:错误16.In 1215, some feudal barons and the Church forced King John to sign the__________ to place some limits on the king’s power.答案:Magna Carta17.Strictly speaking, the parliament today consists of the Queen, __________ andthe House of Commons.答案:the House of Lords18.One of the oldest of early “Old English” literary work is a long poem fromAnglo Saxon times called __________.答案:Song of Beowulf19.William Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are _________,comedies and history plays.答案:tragedies20.The two oldest universities in Britain are Oxford and ___________.答案:Cambridge。

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Part I. Multiple Choice (20小题，每题2分，共40分)Directions: Choose the best answer according to the coursebook.1. The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except ______.A. challenging the authority of the PopeB. salvation through faithC. salvation through the churchD. establishing a direct contact with God2. 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 freedom or the basic rights.D. A “Bill of Right” was added to the Constitution 4 years after the Constitution was made.3. The first factory in the United State was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, in the state of______.A. New YorkB. Rhode IslandC. ConnecticutD. Georgia4. The United States had the first standard paper currency ______.A. in 1839B. in 1863C. in 1880D. in 19135. Which of the following was written by Thoreau?A. Nature.B. Walden.C. The Scarlet Letter.D. The Fall of the House of Usher.6. Mark Twain’s works are characterized by the following except ______.A. sense of humorB. egotismC. jokesD. tall tales7. Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishing of large universities inAmerica, which is the exception?A. Large universities offer the best libraries and facilities for scientific research.B. Large universities provide the students with “mainframe” computers.C. Large universities offer scholarships to all students.D. Large universities attract students with modern laboratories.8. The most notorious terrorist group against black civil rights in the South was known as______.A. the Black MuslimsB. Federal Bureau of InvestigationC. Students for a Democratic SocietyD. Ku Klux Klan9. Which of the following does NOT belong to white-collar crime?A. Bribery.B. Tax evasion.C. False advertising.D. Robbery.10. Which organization in the United States demonstrated strongly against any laws that mightrestrict gun ownership?A. The NRA (National Rifle Association).B. The Supreme Court.C. The Asian Society.D. The Labor Union11. From the 1960s onward, learning from the tactics of the great black leaders, Martin LutherKing Jr., feminists took the following actions except ______.A. violenceB. demonstrationsC. sit-insD. letter campaigns to their Congressmen12. The American foreign policy up to WWII can be described as ______.A. containmentB. swinging between containment and interventionismC. swinging between isolationism and internationalismD. unilateralism13. The Clinton Administration made the following elements the three pillars of Americanforeign policy. Which of them is not included?A. National security.B. Contraction.C. Economic prosperity.D. Promotion of democracy.14. Ronald Reagan used to be a ______.A. basketball playerB. sports radio announcerC. conservative political columnistD. sports writer15. The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to NewMexico is ______.A. the Appalachian MountainsB. the Green MountainsC. the Blue Ridge MountainsD. the Rocky Mountains16. Jazz music gains acceptance in all classes in American society because of the followingreasons. Which is the exception?A. It initially appealed to the young and rebellious.B. Jazz Musicians worked Indian American music into the music.C. Jazz music was made modified and became more refined.D. Both A and C.17. The two main land masses in New Zealand are ______.A. the White Island and the thermal regionB. the North Island and the South IslandC. the Southern Alps and the North IslandD. Auckland and the South Island18. The three levels of local governments of New Zealand are ______.A. regional councils, District Courts and community boardsB. the High Court, District Courts and Dispute TribunalsC. regional councils, territorial authorities and community boardsD. regional councils, city councils and community boards19. Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government?A. The Queen.B. A Cabinet Minister.C. The Prime Minister.D. The Governor General20. To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada played an active role in thefollowing international organizations. Which is the exception?A. The United Nations.B. The Commonwealth.C. La Francophonie.D. The National Organization of Women.Part II. TRUE / FALSE (10小题，每题2分，共20分)Directions: Write a T in the space provided if the statement is true. Write an F in the space if the statement is false. Your judgment should be based on your understanding of the coursebook. ( ) 21. American Indians had developed three brilliant civilizations before the Europeans arrived.These three civilizations were the Aztecs, the Incas and the Mayas.( ) 22. The freedom of religion, speech and the press is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.( ) 23. A great economist in the Industrial Revolution Era was an American named Adam Smith. ( ) 24. According to John Locke, the right to govern comes from an agreement or social contract voluntarily entered into by free people.( ) 25. Emily Dickinson, Edith Wharton, Willa Cather and Kate Chopin were American women novelists in the late 19th and early 20th century.( ) 26. To get a bachelor’s degree, an undergraduate student is required to attend lectures and complete assignments, pass examinations, and earn a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college.( ) 27. After World War I, the Anglophile WASPs gradually lost their privileged position.( ) 28. Apple Computers made the first desktop PC. (Unit 13)( ) 29. In 1976, James Cook visited New Zealand and claimed it for Britain.( ) 30. The capital of Canada is Montreal and the second largest city is Ottawa.Part III. Term Explanation: (5小题，每题4分，共20分)Directions: Explain each of the following in no more than five sentences.31. George Washington32. Mark Twain33. Thomas Alva Edison34. The New Zealand Parliament35. The Canadian identityPart IV. Reflection Questions: (2大题，每题10分，共20分)Directions: Answer each of the following questions in no less than100 words.36. By whom was the Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted? And when was itadopted? What did the Declaration of Independence declare?37. When and where did early jazz music appear? Why was it a blend? What was a defendingmark of the early New Orleans jazz? What instruments do the jazz bands use? How many styles did Jazz music develop into?湖南广播电视大学开放教育英语专业专科英语国家概况（2）考试样题答题纸Part I. Multiple Choice (20小题，每题2分，共40分)1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9. 10.11. 12. 13. 14. 15.16. 17. 18. 19. 20.Part II. TRUE / FALSE (10小题，每题2分，共20分) 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.26. 27. 28. 29. 30.Part III. Explanation: (5小题，每题4分，共20分) 31.32.33.34.35.Part IV. Reflection Questions: (2大题，每题10分，共20分) 36.37.湖南广播电视大学开放教育英语专业专科英语国家概况（2）考试样题标准答案及评分细则Part I. Multiple Choice: (20小题，每题2分，共40分)1. C2. A3. B4. C5. B6. B7. C8. D9. D 10. A11. A 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. D16. D 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. DPart II. TRUE / FALSE (10小题，每题2分，共20分)21. T 22. T 23. F 24.T 25. F26. T 27. F 28. F 29. F 30. FPart III. Term Explanation: (5小题，每题4分，共20分)31. George Washington (Unit 3)George Washington was one the founding fathers of the American Republic. (2分) He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the War of Independence against the British colonial rule and the first President of the United States. (2分)32. Mark Twain (Unit 7)Mark Twin is the pen name of Samuel Clemens. (1分) He was one of the great American writers. He captured a peculiarly American sense of humor. (1分) He represented a new American voice. His major works was “The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn” (1884) which has been called the greatest novel in American literature. (2分)33. Thomas Alva Edison (Unit 13)Thomas Alva Edison is a well-known American inventor. (2分) Among his many inventions are: electric lamp, phonograph, motion pictures and parallel circuit. (2分)34. The New Zealand Parliament (Unit 2)Since 1950 Parliament has had a single chamber, the House of Representatives. (1分) It’s functions include passing laws, supervising the government’s administration and receiving petitions from citizens with grievances. (2分) Currently there are 120 Members of Parliament, all elected by voters. (1分)35. The Canadian identity (Unit 17)The Canadian identity refers to something which is distinctively Canadian, which is different from other countries, and which is the very reason for making Canada so special. (2分) For example, two official languages of English and French can be considered as part of the Canadian identity. (2分)评分细则：第三部分为解释题，5题，每题4分，共20分。

1.The main lesson from the experience with BSE is that openness is all important.A. to be learnedB.learningC.learnsD.having learned2.We must rely our democratic institutions.A.ofB.toC.inD. on3.Singapore embraces the Confucian approach to its people.ernerning4.entitleA.give the rightB.enlarge5.The poll reveals some surprising . A.findingsB. finding6.concedeA. conceiveB. give up7.Dangers and ethical issues come into play when s cientific research .A. has been doingB. is doneC.doesD.did8.We should not be so with making sure students pass the test.A.consumeB.consumingC. consumed9.We can only know she was in a room putty-colored walls.A. withB.ofC.in10.better offA.be in better conditionB.worse11.The movement is a long way achieving critical mass.A. fromB.toC.afterD.off12.How should scientists behave when with such a conflict?A.facedB.facingC.be facedD.to face13.DispassionatelyA. CalmlyB. Excitedly14.It is not too hard to figure the reasons.A. inB.outC.fromD.to15.stardomA.the position of a starB.the field of artsputer technology puts all the information your fingertips.A.onB.inC. atD. over17.We asked our respondents they favor immigration.A.thatB.whichC. ifD. when18.diversityA.similarityB.differences19.celebratedA. famousB.party20.The remedy is not to take it from them, and to inform their direction.A. TrueB.False。

北语23春《英语国家概况（II）》作业3试卷总分:100 得分:100一、单选题 (共 10 道试题,共 50 分)1.What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?【题目A.项】The Indians【题目B.项】The First Nations【题目C.项】The Eskimos【本题.答案】：B2.Who is the Prime Minister of Canada at present?【题目A.项】Justin Trudeau【题目B.项】Pierre Trudeau【题目C.项】Jean Chirac【本题.答案】：A3.Which Canadian prime minister referred to the two world wars as " the vortex of European militarism"?【题目A.项】Lester Pearson【题目B.项】Wilfred Laurier【题目C.项】Pierre Trudeau【题目D.项】Brian Mulroney【本题.答案】：B4.In Vancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak _______.【题目A.项】German【题目B.项】French【题目C.项】Mandarin Chinese【题目D.项】Cantonese【本题.答案】：D5.Which of the following is a tourist attraction in the United States?【题目A.项】Yellowstone National Park【题目B.项】The Babylon Garden【题目C.项】The English castle【题目D.项】The coral reefs【本题.答案】：A6.During the Second World War, the Japanese settlers in Canada were forced to move _______.【题目A.项】to east of the Rocky Mountains【题目B.项】back to Japan【题目C.项】to Pearl Harbour【题目D.项】to the east coast。

单选题1(5分) : 第三次作业问题17A: Gas.B: Vapor.C: Water.D: Chemicals.2(5分) : 第三次作业问题14A: Because it takes too long to process all the applications. B: Because it is a library for special purposes.C: Because its resources are limited.D: Because there is a shortage of staff.3(5分) : 第三次作业问题16A: One week.B: One month.C: Two weeks.D: Two months.4(5分) : 第三次作业问题11A: Language courses.B: Courses in British history.C: Courses in sports.D: Teacher training courses.5(5分) : 第三次作业问题3A: To make the woman angry.B: David is the man's good friend.C: To please the man's mother.D: David is good at carrying on conversations.6(5分) : 第三次作业问题10A: Find a large room.B: Sell the old table.C: Rearrange some furniture.D: Buy two bookshelves.7(5分) : 第三次作业问题20A: In the 1920's.B: In the 1930's.C: In the 1940's.D: In the 1950's.8(5分) : 第三次作业问题2A: Look for the key.B: Repair the car.C: Paint a shelf.D: Fix a shelf.9(5分) : 第三次作业问题18A: By heating dry ice.B: By turning ordinary ice into steam.C: By passing steam over dry ice.D: By mixing dry ice with ordinary ice.10(5分) : 第三次作业问题5A: He doesn't like Japanese food.B: He doesn't want to eat out.C: He wants to eat somewhere else.D: He wants to pay.11(5分) : 第三次作业问题1A: Librarian and student.B: Customer and repairman.C: Boss and secretary.D: Operator and caller.12(5分) : 第三次作业问题6A: He didn't pass the physics exam.B: He didn't work as hard as he was supposed to .C: He did better in an earlier exam.D: He found something wrong with the exam.13(5分) : 第三次作业问题13A: Because they all work very hard.B: Because their teachers are all native speakers of English. C: Because they are all advanced students.D: Because they learn not only in but also out of class.14(5分) : 第三次作业问题8A: They don't know how to get to Mike's home.B: They went to the same party some time ago.C: They are discussing when to meet again.D: They will go to Mike's birthday party.15(5分) : 第三次作业问题12A: To attract more students.B: To make the summer school more like a holiday.C: To let the students have a good rest.D: To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.16(5分) : 第三次作业问题9A: Three lessons.B: Five lessons.C: Twelve lessons.D: Fifteen lessons.17(5分) : 第三次作业问题15A: Discard his application form.B: Forbid him to borrow any items.C: Ask him to apply again.D: Cancel his video card.18(5分) : 第三次作业问题4A: He must attend a class.B: He must meet his teacher.C: He must go out with his girlfriend.D: He must stay at school to finish his homework.19(5分) : 第三次作业问题19A: It takes a longer time to melt.B: It is lighter to carry.C: It is not so cold as ordinary ice.D: It is cleaner to use than ordinary ice.20(5分) : 第三次作业问题7A: He is attending his sick mother at home.B: He is on a European tour with his mother.C: He is in Europe to see his mother.D: He is at home on sick leave.单选题1(5分) : 第三次作业问题17A: Gas.B: Vapor.C: Water.D: Chemicals.2(5分) : 第三次作业问题14A: Because it takes too long to process all the applications. B: Because it is a library for special purposes.C: Because its resources are limited.D: Because there is a shortage of staff.3(5分) : 第三次作业问题16A: One week.B: One month.C: Two weeks.D: Two months.4(5分) : 第三次作业问题11A: Language courses.B: Courses in British history.C: Courses in sports.D: Teacher training courses.5(5分) : 第三次作业问题3A: To make the woman angry.B: David is the man's good friend.C: To please the man's mother.D: David is good at carrying on conversations.6(5分) : 第三次作业问题10A: Find a large room.B: Sell the old table.C: Rearrange some furniture.D: Buy two bookshelves.7(5分) : 第三次作业问题20A: In the 1920's.B: In the 1930's.C: In the 1940's.D: In the 1950's.8(5分) : 第三次作业问题2A: Look for the key.B: Repair the car.C: Paint a shelf.D: Fix a shelf.9(5分) : 第三次作业问题18A: By heating dry ice.B: By turning ordinary ice into steam.C: By passing steam over dry ice.D: By mixing dry ice with ordinary ice.10(5分) : 第三次作业问题5A: He doesn't like Japanese food.B: He doesn't want to eat out.C: He wants to eat somewhere else.D: He wants to pay.11(5分) : 第三次作业问题1A: Librarian and student.B: Customer and repairman.C: Boss and secretary.D: Operator and caller.12(5分) : 第三次作业问题6A: He didn't pass the physics exam.B: He didn't work as hard as he was supposed to .C: He did better in an earlier exam.D: He found something wrong with the exam.13(5分) : 第三次作业问题13A: Because they all work very hard.B: Because their teachers are all native speakers of English. C: Because they are all advanced students.D: Because they learn not only in but also out of class.14(5分) : 第三次作业问题8A: They don't know how to get to Mike's home.B: They went to the same party some time ago.C: They are discussing when to meet again.D: They will go to Mike's birthday party.15(5分) : 第三次作业问题12A: To attract more students.B: To make the summer school more like a holiday.C: To let the students have a good rest.D: To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.16(5分) : 第三次作业问题9A: Three lessons.B: Five lessons.C: Twelve lessons.D: Fifteen lessons.17(5分) : 第三次作业问题15A: Discard his application form.B: Forbid him to borrow any items.C: Ask him to apply again.D: Cancel his video card.18(5分) : 第三次作业问题4A: He must attend a class.B: He must meet his teacher.C: He must go out with his girlfriend.D: He must stay at school to finish his homework.19(5分) : 第三次作业问题19A: It takes a longer time to melt.B: It is lighter to carry.C: It is not so cold as ordinary ice.D: It is cleaner to use than ordinary ice.20(5分) : 第三次作业问题7A: He is attending his sick mother at home.B: He is on a European tour with his mother.C: He is in Europe to see his mother.D: He is at home on sick leave.。

19春《英语国家概况(I)》作业1InBritain,theFirstCivilWarwasfoughtbetweentheRoundheadswhoweretheparliamentarysoldiersle dby（）,andtheCavalierswhowereKingCharles’ssupporters.A.JohnLilburneB.OliverCromwellC.PrinceRupertD.WilliamJoyce正确答案:BThefirstEuropeansettlementonthecontinentbeganin__________.A.1901B.1788C.1770D.1787正确答案:BTheAustraliannationaldayissetonJanuary26tocommemorate______________.A.thefoundingoftheCommonwealthofAustraliaB.thediscoveryof＇thegreatsouthernunknownlandC.thefirstEuropeansettlementofthecontinentD.CaptainJamesCook'sfirstvoyagearoundAustralia正确答案:CIfastudentwantstogotouniversityinBritain,hewilltaketheexaminationcalled_______.A.GeneralCertificateofEducation--AdvancedB.GeneralCertificateofSecondaryEducationC.thecommonentranceexaminationD.GeneralNationalVocationalQualifications正确答案:AThetwomainlandmassesinNewZealandare__________.A.theWhiteIslandandthethermalregionB.theNorthIslandandtheSouthIslandC.theSouthernAlpsandtheNorthIslandD.AucklandandtheSouthIsland正确答案:B______isnotconsideredacharacteristicofLondon.A.TheculturalcentreB.ThebusinesscentreC.ThefinancialcentreD.Thesportscentre正确答案:DConvicttransportationtothemainlandofAustraliaendedin__________.A.1840B.1855C.1851D.1901正确答案:AThefirstEuropeansettlementonthecontinentbeganin____________.A.1901B.1788C.1770D.1787正确答案:BThelargeststateinAustraliaintermsofpopulationis____________.A.QueenslandB.NewSouthWalesC.WesternAustraliaD.Victoria正确答案:BThecentralpartofIrelandischaracterizedbymanylakes,lowridgesand（）.A.peatbogsB.rapidstreamsC.smallislandsD.highcliffs正确答案:ATheDreaminghasan‘electiveaffinity＇withCapitalism.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ATheTimes,whichbeganpublishingin1785,istheBritisholdestdailynewspaper.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheGreatFaminelastedfrom1845-1848.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BToday,theIrisheconomyisdominatedinmanywaysbymanymultinationals,particularlyintheelectronic andpharmaceuticalindustries.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BKingAlfredtheGreatunitedEnglandunderhisrulein829.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ATheword“Ireland”isusedambiguouslytomeanboththeRepublicofIrelandandNorthernIreland.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheConservativeparty,theLabourpartyandtheLiberalDemocratsarethethreemajornationalpartiesin theUK.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheBillofRightsensuredthattheKingwouldneverbeabletoignoreParliament.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BThePresidentofIrelandiselecteddirectlybythepeople.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheAustralia,thesenateofParliamenthasthepowertoenactlegislation.A.错误B.正确正确答案:A19春《英语国家概况(I)》作业2 ThefirstEuropeansettlementonthecontinentbeganin____________.A.1901B.1788C.1770D.1787正确答案:BThecauseoftheHundredYears＇Warwas_.A.territorialB.economicC.partlyterritorialandpartlyeconomicD.partlyterritorialandpartlyreligious正确答案:CThemoderngamesoftennisoriginatedin（）inthelate19thcentury.A.ScotlandB.IrelandC.EnglandD.Wales正确答案:CAustralia’smostcommonnativeplantsare（）.A.palmsandrosesB.willowsandsunflowersC.pinesandorchidsD.eucalyptsandwattles正确答案:D_____weretheancestorsoftheEnglishandthefoundersofEngland.A.theAnglo-SaxonsB.theNormansC.theVikingsD.theRomans正确答案:ATheEnglishCivilWarisalsocalled_.A.thePuritanRevolutionB.theChartistMovementC.theWarsoftheRosesD.theHundredYears'War正确答案:AInBritain,theSpeakerisamemberwhoisacceptabletoallshadesofopinionin（）.A.thePrivyCouncilB.theHouseofLordsC.theSupremeCourtD.theHouseofCommons正确答案:DHowmanyseatsintheHouseofCommonsshouldapartyholdatleastinordertowintheelection?A.651B.326C.626D.351正确答案:BBritishcolonialexpansionbeganwith______.A.theestablishmentoftheBritishEastIndiaCompanyin1600B.thesettlementoftheDutchEastIndiaCompanyatCapeTownin1652C.theoccupationofChineseHongKongin1841D.thecolonizationofNewfoundlandin1583正确答案:DWhatarethemajormineralexportsofAustralia?A.Bauxite,alumina,andcoal.B.Bauxite,goldandmineralsands.C.Crudeoil,diamondsandliquefiednaturalgas.D.Crudeoil,aluminaandcoal.正确答案:AItwasbelievedbefore1980sthatthegovernmentshouldplaythecentralroleinthepromotionandmaint enanceofthesocialprosperity.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BThebattleofBannockburnledbyRoberttheBrucesucceededinwinningthefullindependenceofWales.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AInthe1950sand1960sinanIrishfamilytherewere2or3childrenonaverage.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AAmongstEuropeannations,BritainisthelargestinvestorinChinaandsellsmuchmoreofitsownmanufact uredgoodsinChinathandoGermanorFrance.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ACharlesDickensisoneofthemostfamousofEnglishModernistwriters.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AAustraliangovernmentdepartmentsareadministeredonlybytheauthorityoftheelectedMinisters.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ATheconvictsElizabethandJamesRusebecamethefirstsuccessfulfarmingfamilyinAustralia.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheBillofRightsensuredthattheKingwouldneverbeabletoignoreParliament.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheIrishGovernmenthasthesolepowerofmakinglawsforthestate.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AInBritainthegeneralelectionisnormallyheldeveryfouryears.A.错误B.正确正确答案:A19春《英语国家概况(I)》作业3InBritain,()formallyappointsimportantgovernmentministers,judges,etc.A.theQueenB.thePrimeMinisterC.theLordPresidentoftheCouncilD.theSpeakeroftheHouseofCommons正确答案:AWhowerethefirstinhabitantsoftheAustraliancontinent?A.BritishsettlersB.AboriginalpeopleC.Europeanmigrants正确答案:B_____istheoldestnewspaperinAustralia.A.TheSydneyMorningHeraldB.TheAustralianC.TheMercuryD.TheAustralianFinancialReview正确答案:AIrelandisoneofthemost___countriesofEurope.A.PuritanB.CatholicC.ChristianD.Protestant正确答案:BTheAustralianDayfallson__________.A.April25B.Jan.1C.Jan.26正确答案:CWhichofthefollowingwasfirstadoptedinAustralia?A.Thethree-tiergovernmentsystemB.SecretBallotsC.Thetwo-chamberparliamentD.Thepublicservices正确答案:BWhichofthefollowingabouttheQueenisnottrue?A.TheQueenselectsthePrimeMinisterandtheCabinetB.TheQueensymbolisesthetraditionandunityoftheBritishstateC.TheQueenactsasaconfidantetothePrimeMinisterD.TheQueenisthetemporalheadoftheChurchofEngland正确答案:AChaucerishetheauthorof()A.BeowulfB.TheCanterburyC.RipVanWinkleD.TwelfthNight正确答案:B______istheoldestnewspaperinAustralia.A.TheSydneyMorningHeraldB.TheAustralianC.TheMercuryD.TheAustralianFinancialReview正确答案:AAustraliaisdividedintothreegeologicalparts.Theyare:__________.A.theGreatDividingRange,NSW,andTasmaniaB.theAustralianAlps,theGreatDividingRangeandWesternAustraliaC.NorthernTerritory,SouthAustraliaandTasmaniaD.theGreatWesternPlateau,theCentralEasternLowlandsandtheEasternHighlands正确答案:DTheTowerofLondon,ahistoricalsight,locatedinthecenterofLondon,wasbuiltbyWilliamtheConqueror .A.错误B.正确正确答案:BThePrimeMinisterandhisCabinetatfederallevelistheacknowledgedcenterofAustralianparliamentar ypower.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BAustraliawasessentiallyunknownintheWestuntilthe17thcentury.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheParliamentalonehasnopowertochangethetermsoftheConstitution.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AInBritainthegeneralelectionisnormallyheldeveryfouryears.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ATraditionally,peoplegaveChristmasgiftsormoneytotheirstafforservantsonBoxingday,whichistheday afterChristmas.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheBillofRightsensuredthattheKingwouldneverbeabletoignoreParliament.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BIn1541,QueenElizabethIdeclaredtobetheQueenofIreland,thefirstmonarchtodoso.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ATheDreaminghasan‘electiveaffinity＇withCapitalism.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ABritainremainsoneoftheGroupofSevenlargeindustrialeconomies.A.错误B.正确正确答案:B19春《英语国家概况(I)》作业4 Twoofthemostfamousliteraryworksofthelate17thcenturywere_.A.HamletandParadiseLostB.PilgrimsProgressandParadiseLostC.ParadiseLostandShepherd'sCalendarD.RomeoandJulietandShepherd'sCalendar正确答案:BThecauseoftheHundredYears＇Warwas_.A.territorialB.economicC.partlyterritorialandpartlyeconomicD.partlyterritorialandpartlyreligious正确答案:CIfastudentwantstogotouniversityinBritain,hewilltaketheexaminationcalled_______.A.GeneralCertificateofEducation--AdvancedB.GeneralCertificateofSecondaryEducationC.thecommonentranceexaminationD.GeneralNationalVocationalQualifications正确答案:ATraditionalBritishfarminginvolved（）,whichdatedbacktothe5thcentury.A.theopenfieldsystemB.thesystemofcroprotationC.theuseofartificialfertilizerD.theuseofnewagriculturalmachinery正确答案:AWithwhichofthefollowingcountrieshasAustraliaachievedfullfreetrade?A.JapanB.BritainC.NewZealandD.TheUnitedStates.正确答案:CTheAustraliannationaldayissetonJanuary26tocommemorate______________.A.thefoundingoftheCommonwealthofAustraliaB.thediscoveryof'thegreatsouthernunknownland'C.thefirstEuropeansettlementofthecontinentD.CaptainJamesCook'sfirstvoyagearoundAustralia正确答案:CThecentralpartofIrelandischaracterizedbymanylakes,lowridgesand（）.A.peatbogsB.rapidstreamsC.smallislandsD.highcliffs正确答案:A______istheoldestnewspaperinAustralia.A.TheSydneyMorningHeraldB.TheAustralianC.TheMercuryD.TheAustralianFinancialReview正确答案:A______wasfirstadoptedinAustralia?.A.Thethree-tiergovernmentsystemB.SecretBallotsC.Thetwo-chamberparliamentD.Thepublicservices正确答案:BBy（）Britainhadbuiltupabigempire,“onwhichthesunneverset”.A.1900B.1910C.1920正确答案:AIntheUK,Childrenarelegallyobligedtoattendschoolfromtheageof5(4inNorthernIreland)to15.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ATheUnitedKingdomisaconstitutionalmonarchy:theofficialheadofstateistheQueen.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTheGoodFridayAgreement,approvedon10April1998,assurestheloyalistcommunitythatNorthernIre landremainspartoftheUnitedKingdomanditwon’tchangeitspoliticalstatusunlessthemajorityofthep eopleNorthernIrelandagree.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BIncommunication,theIrishvaluetalkingmost.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BInthe1950sand1960sinanIrishfamilytherewere2or3childrenonaverage.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AAlowrateofdomesticindustrialinvestmentcoupledwithaveryhighrateofoverseasinvestmentisstillach aracteristicoftheUKeconomy.B.正确正确答案:BNorthernIrelandisthesmallestofthefournations,butiswell-knownintheworldforitsmostfamousland mark.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AUndertheWhiteAustraliaPolicy,immigrantstoAustraliahadtotakeatestinaEuropeanlanguage,thefail ureofwhichwouldbegiventhestatusofprohibitedimmigrant.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BWhiletheEnglisharelargelyprotestant,theIrishoftheRepubliclargelybelongtotheRomanCatholicfaith .A.错误B.正确正确答案:BFortyyearsago,almostthreequartersofexistingschoolswere“confessional”,thatis,associatedwithone Christiansectoranother.A.错误B.正确正确答案:B。

英语国家概况（2）作业答案作业1Explain the following terms:1.The Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence was mainly drafted by Thomas Jefferson and was adopted by the Congress on July,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 . It also explained the philosophy of governments: the powers of governments came from the consent of dthe governed and the purpose of governments was to secure the rights mentioned above. The theory of politics and the guiding principles of the American Revolution mainly came from John Locke.2. Columbus's discovery of AmericaChristopher Columbus, an Italian sailor, believed that by sailing west from Europe he could reach the East. In 1492, he persuaded the Spanish monarchy to support his voyage . He landed on one of the Bahama Islands in the Caribbean Sea and thus discovered the New World . Based on his voyage, the Spanish King claimed the territory of the Americas and later conquered the native Americans and establisheda huge empire.3. the Bill of RightsThe 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.4. the making of the U.S. ConstitutionThe Articles of Confederation failed . The Congress decided to hold a constitutional convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. The delegates from 12 states (Rhode Island refused to participated) gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 and ended up in writing a new constitution and set a federal system with a strong central government. The Constitution provided that an election of the president would be called, federal laws would be made only by a Congress made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate and a Supreme Court would be set up. This new Constitution was finally aproved by the majority of the citizens in over 9 of the 13 was officially put into effect in 1787.5. Industrial Revolution in AmericaAfter independence, America was principally an agricultural country .The Industrial Revolution in England brought many changes to American industry between 1776 and 1860. One key development was the introduction of the factory system. A second development was the "American system "of mass production . A third development was the aplication of new technologies to industrial tasks. A fourth development was the emergence of new forms of business organization--- the bank and the corporation..Fill in the blanks:1. Virginia, 16072. Puritans3. The American Revolution4. the stamp tax , the tea tax5. Philadelphia6. 1787 , George Washington7. the executive , the judical8. 269. Alexander Hamilton10. the Democratic Party, the Republican party , conservativeAnswer the following questions:1.George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams2. A.The growth of capitalism; B. The Renaissance;C. The Religious Reformation3. A. challenging the authority of the Pope; B. salvation through faith;C. establishing a direct contact with God.4. A. the Bill of Rights B. the judicial reviewC. the political party system5. the Democratic Party, the Republican Party6. I Have a Dream7. The legislative8. A. The new states did not cooperate with the Congress or with each other.B. The Congress could not raise money to pay the national army and to pay debtsowed to France and other nations.C. The Congress had no fpower to tax any citizen.9. Firearms industry10. tobacco and vegetable oil作业2Explain the following terms:1.“WASP” culture“ WASP” , which stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, is believed to be the basis of mainstream culture of the United States.2.American characteristics of religionThe Bill of Rights of the U.A. Constitution provides that there is no state religion and that church and state must be separated. American religious beliefs continue to be strong with social progress. In the United States, every church is a completely independent organization and concerned with its own finance and its own building. There has been little concentration on doctrine or religious argument such as in European history.3.Leaves of GrassA collection of poems written by Walt Whitman. It is a ground-breaking book. Whitman used free-flowing structures and long irregular lines in his poetry. He ventured beyond traditional forms to meet his need for more space to express the American spirit. In one of the poems “Song of Myself”he dwelt on himself because he saw himself as a prototype of “The American”.4. Mark TwainMark Twain is the pen name of Samuel Clemens He was one of the greatst American writers. He captured a peculiarly American sense of humor. He represented a new American Voice. His major work was The Adventures of the Huckleberry finn(1884) which has been called the greatest novel in Amecans Literature5．The Servicemant’s Readujstment ActThe Servicemen’s Readjustment Act was passed in 1944/ It was soon popularly called the GI Bill of Rights. GI was a nickname for the American soldier. The nickmane came from the abbreviation for “Government Issue”--- the uniforms and other articles “issued “to a soldier. The Act promised financial aid , including aid for higher education to members of sthe armed forces.Fill in the blanks:1. Ireland Italy2. the Protestant , the Catholic , Jewish3. First Amendment4. The Jungle5.“the Lost Generation”6.The Grapes of Wrath7.85 , 15cation, 139.tuition, governmentAnswer the following questions:1.Protestant , Catholic , Judaism2.J.F Kennedy3. A. for having a place in a community B. for identifying themselves with dominantvalues.C. for getting dtogether with friends.4. Kohn Dos Passos , Ernest Hemingway , F.Scott fitzgerald5. Stephen Crane , Jack London , Theodore Dreiser6. Ralph Waldo Emerson , Henry David Thoreau7. Mathematics , languages, science , social studies, music, physical education8. Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University9. A. attending lectures and complete assignments, B. passing examinationsC. earning a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college.10. 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 Tests作业3Explain the following terms:1.the Civil Rights MovementOne of the most important of all social movement in the 11111960s U.S. history. Rosa Parks’spontaneous action in 1955 was believed to be the true beginning of the civil rights movement. The black students’sit-in at a department lunch counter in ffBorth Carolina touched off the nationwide civil rights movement. During sdthe first half of the decade, civil rights organizations like SNCC, CORE, and SCLC struggled for racial integration sfby providing leadership, tactics, network and the people. In the latter half of dfthe decade, some black organizations changed their sdfnonviolent tactics, and emphasized on more radical means to end discrimination and raised the self fmage of fthre blacks. The civil rights movement produced such great leaders ad Martin Luther King, Jr., and MalcolmX., who inspired a dgeneration of both blacks and whites to devote their lives to fighting for racial equalityk in the U.S.2.Martin Luther King,Jr.Martin Luther king, Jr., an atlanta-born Baptist minister, was the leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the civil rights movement of 1960s. to promote his philosophy of nonviolent protest against segregation and other kinds of social injustice, King organized a series of “marches”, including the March on Washington of fAugust, 1963, when King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech As a civil rights leader, King worked not only to end racial discrimination and poverty, but also to raise the self imagde dof the blacks. Due to his strong belief in nonviolent peaceful rotest, King wa awarded the Bobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in the city of Memphis in April 1968.3.socially stratified American societyAmerican society is a stratified one in which power, wealth and prestige are unequallydistributed. It is divided into social classes that have varying degrees of access to the reward the society offers. For example, the richest fifth of American individuals and families owns more than three-quarters of the wealth in the United States, whereas the lowest fifth owns only 0.2% of fthe wealth. The richest fifth of American families receives over 40% of the national income, whereas the poorest fofth receives only 5.2%.4.The American System of ManufactureThis is the system of using assembly line for mass manufacture of products. The system originated in John H Hall’s idea of producing weapons using interchangeable part, was developed into the science of management by Frederick W Taylor, and was first successfully used on a large scale by Henry Ford in the production of Model T. The system significantly lowers unit cost and makes less demand on the skill of workers. On the other hand, it has ben blamed for making work dreary, mindless and alienating5.Thomas Alva EdisonThomas Alva Edison is a well-known American inventor. Among his many inventions are: electric lamp, phonograph, motion pictures and parallel circuit.Fill in the blanks:1.Greensboro, sit-ins2.the youth anti-war, the women’s movement3.Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee , theCongress of Racial Equality4.Rosa Oarks5.the blacks, 11.7%(12%)6.male, young, a member of racial minority7.Nixon8.mechanical reaper , Cyres H Mccormick9.Stevens,10.The Pony Express SystemAnswer the following questions:1.Ku Klux Klan2.They resented traditional white male values in U.S. society3.The “Hippies”4. A. Blacks felt that the black community ought to coexist with other groups.5. B.Blacks felt that “black is beautiful”.C.Blacks felt more and more proud of themselves.6. bribery, tax evasion, false advertising7. A. Racial prejudice against themB. Low social status of these groups.C. Poverty and unemployment among minority groups8. A. There is a strong association between drug use and crimeB. Drug dependence takes a significant toll in terms of personal health and safetyC There are great economic losses because of drug abuse9. Telegraph10. Henry Ford作业4Explain the following terms:1.Y ellowstone National ParkThe Y ellowstone National Park is the oldest and one of the largest national parks in the US. It is named after the river that flows through the area. It is known for its geysers and hot springs. One of the most famous of the geysers is the Old Faithful.2.The Grand Canyon National ParkThe Grand Canyon National Park is America’s most famous scenic wonder. It is a huge gorge slowly carved away for nearly 6 million years by the waters of the Colorado River. The canyon is so deep that there are 4 distinctive zones of climate from top to bottom. Located in Arizona, it attracts over 4 million visitors each year. The Park was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.3. Super BowlSuperbowl is the name of final match of American Football, which decides the champion team for the year.4. NBANBA stands for Bational Basketball Association . Founded in 1950, it is the association of professional teams in the US. It has two divisions : the Eastern Division and Western Division.5. jazz musicEarly jazz music first appeared in the Southern city of New Orleans at the end of the 19th century. It was a blend of folk music, work chants, spirituals, marches, and even European classical music. A defining mark of this early New Orleans jazz was that a group of musicians improvising their notes in changing chords around a specific melodic line. All jazz bands use such instruments as a trumpet, a clarinet, a trombone , and percussion instruments like the drum, banjo, and guitars. Jazz deveoped into the 1920’s with two different ly, the Chicago style jazz and the New Y ork style, each style having its own formost jazz musiciansFill in the blanks:1.Florida Keys, Key West, Earnest Hemingway2.glaciers3.Hollywood, Los Angeles4.American Football Conference , National Football Conference5.offensive, defensive6.Eastern Division , Western Divisionrry Bird, Magic Johnson8.African- American9.cakewalk , blue10.SatchelmouthAnswer the following questions:1.The Rocky Mountainske Plac id3. a well-known football athlete4.Baseball5. Technical foul6. A. It initially appealed to young and rebellious.B. Jazz musicians worked Indian American music into the musicC. Jazz music was made modified and became more refined7.Blues refers to a type of slow, sad music from the Southern U.S. , from the city of Bew Orleans. The Blues is derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual--- a form of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian churches. The tradition of the vocal ballad usually accompanied by a guitar, also contributed to the blues form. The music of the blues has a peculiar, poignant sadness. The lyrics of the blues pieces are sardonic filled with wry, self-deprecating humor8.The origin of the chicago style jazz.。

北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况》网课测试题答案（图片大小可自由调整）第1卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Which statement is NOT true about Ireland?A.The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryB.Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC.Ireland is pided into two political unitsD.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds2.Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the parliamentary army during the English Civil War in the revolutionary period of the 17th century. ()A.错误B.正确3.New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _____.A.which is a native flightless birdB.which was the only mammal in New ZealandC.which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years agoD.which is an introduced flightless bird4.The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.A.1901B.1788C.1770D.17875.Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent Irish state was never lost. In late 19th century, there was a campaign in parliament called “home-rule”- Irish political control of Irish affairs. ()A.错误B.正确6.Which statement is NOT true about Ireland?A.Ireland is pided into two political unitsB.Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC.The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds7.The European settlement ______ Aboriginal culture and society.A.promoted the development ofB.had no effect onC.devastatedD.brought prosperity to8.The President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have cutive power.()A.错误B.正确9.The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.()A.错误B.正确10.The Australian Day falls on ___.A.April 25B.Jan. 1C.Jan. 2611.In proportional terms, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia.()A.错误B.正确12.______is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre13.Under the White Australia Policy, immigrants to Australia had to take a test in a European language, the failure of which would be given the status of prohibited immigrant.()A.错误B.正确14.______ was first adopted in Australia?A.The two-chamber parliamentB.The three-tier government systemC.The public servicesD.Secret Ballots15.The home of golf is Scotland.()A.错误B.正确第2卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Musicians are honored most in Ireland.()A.错误B.正确2.The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.()A.错误B.正确3.How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election?A.651B.326C.626D.3514.Chaucer is he the author of ___.A.BeowulfB.The CanterburyC.Rip Van WinkleD.Twelfth Night5.The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland's accession to the EU.()The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland's accession to the EU.()A.错误B.正确6.Which of the following factors does not contribute to New Zealand’s environmental achievement?A.The ozone hole over AntarcticaB.Low populationC.Favourable geographic featuresD.A late development of industry7.The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. () A.错误B.正确8.Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreign policy?A.The Queen of BritainB.The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC.The Prime Minister and CabinetD.The Ministry of Defence and the Treasury9.Wakefield Scheme was devised by Edward Wakefield, a convict and theorist on colonization, to solve the problem of labor shortage in colonial Australia.()A.错误B.正确10.“The City” refers to the historic area at the center of London. It is one of the biggest financial centers with the greatest concentration of banks, insurance companies and businesses dealing in commodities.()A.错误B.正确11.Britain’s agricultural sector produces 58% of the UK’s food need with only 2% of its workforce.()A.错误B.正确12.Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A.The three-tier government systemB.Secret BallotsC.The two-chamber parliamentD.The public services13.The members of Australian parliament generally belong to one of the two major political parties, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) or the Coalition.()A.错误B.正确14.The British government departments are staffed by members of _____, whose duty is to assist in carrying out laws passed by Parliament.A.the Civil ServiceB.the Privy CouncilC.the House of LordsD.the House of Commons15.The cause of the Hundred Years’ War was _____.A.territorialB.economicC.partly territorial and partly economicD.partly territorial and partly religious第1卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：D2.参考答案：B3.参考答案：A4.参考答案：B5.参考答案：B6.参考答案：D7.参考答案：C8.参考答案：B9.参考答案：A10.参考答案：C11.参考答案：A12.参考答案：D13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：D15.参考答案：B第2卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：A2.参考答案：A3.参考答案：B4.参考答案：B5.参考答案：A6.参考答案：A7.参考答案：B8.参考答案：A9.参考答案：B10.参考答案：B11.参考答案：B12.参考答案：B13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：A15.参考答案：C。

【北京语言大学】18秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_3试卷总分:100 得分:100第1题,The Stevens family was known for their contribution to which of the following?A、AirplaneB、 SteamboatsC、 Cotton gin正确答案:第2题,Former President Ronald Reagan used to a _______________.A、basketball playerB、 sports radio announcerC、 conservative political columnistD、 sports writer正确答案:第3题,Canada became a full-fledged and sovereign state after _____.A、American Civil WarB、 World War IC、 World War II正确答案:第4题,The New York Harbor is on_______.√、the East Coast×、 the West Coast正确答案:√第5题,During the Second World War, the Japanese settlers in Canada were forced to move _______.A、to east of the Rocky MountainsB、 back to JapanC、 to Pearl HarbourD、 to the east coast正确答案:第6题,In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, which resulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking _______ province.A、British ColumbiaB、 Nova ScotiaC、 OntarioD、 Quebec正确答案:第7题,To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays an active role in international organizations. Which of the following is the exception?A、the United NationsB、 the CommonwealthC、 the National Organization of WomenD、 la Francophonie正确答案:第8题,Which of the following games is played in a "ballpark"?A、FootballB、 BasketballC、 Baseball正确答案:第9题,Who is the head of Canadian government?<br/> <br/>A、Governor generalB、 Prime ministerC、 Premier正确答案:第10题,The United States was rated___in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.A、secondB、 thirdC、 fourthD、 fifth正确答案:第11题,Canadian economy is a _______.A、resource-based economyB、 agricultural economyC、 tourism economy正确答案:第12题,<span style="color: #2C2C2C; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color: #FFFFFF;">During the first half of the 19th century the population of the U.S. was overwhelmingly ______ .</span>A、CatholicB、JewsC、MuslimsD、Protestants正确答案:第13题,One of the oldest towns in the U.S. is ______________.A、New YorkB、 San FranciscoC、 Los AngelesD、 San Diego正确答案:第14题,Who is Abraham Lincoln? What was he famous for?A、Uncle Tom&#39;s CabinB、 The Federalist PapersC、 The Emancipation Proclamation正确答案:第15题,The author of the novel The Scarlet Letter is_________.A、HawthorneB、 EmersonC、 Hemingway正确答案:第16题,The Adirondack Mountains, located mainly in the state of New York, contains some of the oldest rocks in the world.√、对×、错正确答案:√第17题,<span style="color: #2C2C2C; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px;">The prerequisite for admission to university study is either completion of a 4-year course at an approved secondary school or the passing of the university entrance examination.</span>√、对×、错正确答案:√第18题,<span style="color: #2C2C2C; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #FFFFFF;"> The rise of the nones has had a significant political impact. The voting nones helped give President Obama a second-term victory. </span>√、对×、错正确答案:√第19题,Alexander Hamilton is the second Secretary of Treasure of the United States.√、对×、错正确答案:×第20题,<span style="color: #2C2C2C; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #FFFFFF;">The British had many advantages in the war, including a large, well-trained army and navy and many Loyalists who supported the British Empire.</span>√、对×、错正确答案:√第21题,Leaves of Grass, writen by Walt Whitman in 1855, is a gound-breaking book in American literature.√、对×、错正确答案:√第22题,<span style="color: #2C2C2C; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px;">The government continues in office only as long as it retains the confidence of the House of Representatives</span>√、对×、错正确答案:√第23题,The “Hippies” was the one group within the counter culture best known fortheir pursuit of happiness as their goal in life.√、对×、错正确答案:√第24题,<span style="color: #2C2C2C; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #FFFFFF;">New Zealand is one of the top five dairy exporters in the world.</span><span style="color: #2C2C2C; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #FFFFFF;"> </span> √、对×、错正确答案:√第25题,Early jazz was identified by its polyrhythmic structure, a clearly contribution from the complex drumming of West Africa brought over to America by black slaves.√、对×、错正确答案:√。

19秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_1一、单选题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.established the system of government and these were later consolidated.(5分)A. The Constitution Act in 1852B. The Bill of Rights Act 1990C. The Human Rights Act 1993答：A 131 ’9666’29062.Do you happen to know of the name of George Washington? Is he_________?(5分)A. one of the founding fathers of the United StatesB. the first Governor of the State of New YorkC. the author of the Declaration of Independence答：A3.Who is the head of Canadian government?(5分)A. Governor generalB. Prime ministerC. Premier答：B4.The 1960s saw the civil rights movement whose goals were to fight for the equal rights for the colored people and to bring an end to ________.(5分)A. segregation lawsB. labor lawC. affirmative action答：A5.The U.S. government consists of three branches:___________.(5分)A. the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branchB. the State Department, the Department of Defense, and the Energy DepartmentC. the White House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court答：A6._______was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts made to introduce a UN peacekeeping force into the Suez Canal region during the crisis of 1956.(5分)A. Brian MulroneyB. Pierre TrudeauC. John HolmsD. Lester Pearson答：D7.To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays an active role in international organizations. Which of the following is the exception?(5分)A. the United NationsB. the CommonwealthC. the National Organization of WomenD. la Francophonie答：C8.Which of the following is a tourist attraction in the United States?(5分)A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Babylon GardenC. The English castleD. The coral reefs答：A9.In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like ____________ and ____________have been put on the international agenda.(5分)A. arms control, human rightsB. economic crisis, inequalityC. organized crime, drug traffickingD. women'issues, the environment答：D10.Canadian economy is a _______.(5分)A. resource-based economyB. agricultural economyC. tourism economy答：A二、判断题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1. China took over the United States at the end of 2009 to become New Zealand's second largest trading partner.(5分)答：错误2.After World WarⅠ, many novelists produced literary works of disillusionment. Some of them lived abroad and were known as the“Beat Generation”.(5分)答：错误3.In Asia, the United States tried to contain the People’s Republic of China as well. The United States did not formally recognize the People's Republic of China (PRC) for 30 years after its founding.(5分)4. The American belief in "free enterprise" has precluded a major role for government.(5分)5.The recession of 2007–2009 is considered to be the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the subsequent economic recovery one of the weakest.(5分)6.Puritans believed in predestination. This doctrine holds that God is all-powerful and all-knowing; therefore, the fate of each individual soul is known to God at birth. Nothing an individual can do or say could change their ultimate fate.(5分)7.By the 16th century, some new and powerful social forces began to emerge which led to the awakening of Europe and the discovery of American,i.e.,the development of capitalism, the Renaissance and the Religious Reformation.(5分)8.New Zealand is one of the top five dairy exporters in the world. (5分)9.The government continues in office only as long as it retains the confidence of the House of Representatives. (5分)10.In 1541, Queen Elizabeth I declared to be the Queen of Ireland, the first monarch to do so.(5分)19秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_2一、单选题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except ___________.(5分)A. challenging the authority of the PopeB. salvation through faithC. salvation through the churchD. establishing a direct contact with God2.The first English permanent settlement was founded in 1607 in _________.(5分)A. New YorkB. San FranciscoC. Virginia3.In addition to such tactics as sit-ins, young students also added ____to educate people about the war in Vietnam.(5分)A. teach-inB. rock 'n'roll musicC. class boycottD. "march against fear"4.Jazz music, which refers to a new blend of folk music, work chants, spirituals, marches, and even European classical music, which originated in ________.(5分)A. an American city called New OrleansB. Rome, ItalyC. London, Britain5.Whitman is a。

19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_1一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Mark Twain＇s works are characterized by the following except ___.A. sense of humorB. egotismC. jokesD. tall tales答案：B V：131（9666）29062.During the Second World War, the Japanese settlers in Canada were forced to move _______.A. to east of the Rocky MountainsB. back to JapanC. to Pearl HarbourD. to the east coast答案：A3.Which of the following provinces is the home of most French-speaking people in Canada?A. ManitobaB. SaskatchewanC. OntarioD. Quebec答案：D4.established the system of government and these were later consolidated.A. The Constitution Act in 1852B. The Bill of Rights Act 1990C. The Human Rights Act 1993答案：A5.Who is Abraham Lincoln? What was he famous for?A. Uncle Tom's CabinB. The Federalist PapersC. The Emancipation Proclamation答案：C6.Cultural survival is shown in the following ways except___________.A. the attempt to maintain a Canadian identityB. persistence of native Canadian people to maintain their distinctive culturesC. dealing with the harsh natural environmentD. the survival of a French-Canadian identity in Quebec after the English had conquered the French in Quebec答案：C7.To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays an active role in internationalorganizations. Which of the following is the exception?A. the United NationsB. the CommonwealthC. the National Organization of WomenD. la Francophonie答案：C8.Canada＇s energy resources are mainly located in _______.A. sparsely-populated areasB. the south close to U.S. borderC. the east coast near Nova Scotia答案：A9.What is not an example of service industry?A. Legal consultingB. BankingC. Hotels and restaurantsD. Computer manufacturing答案：D10.Lord Baltimore＇s feudal plan failed because ___________.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in MarylandB. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleC. there was plenty of land while labor was scarceD. the English king did not like the plan答案：C11.Who invented the telephone?A. Abraham LincolnB. Alexander BellC. Thomas Edison答案：B12.The author of the novel The Scarlet Letter is_________.A. HawthorneB. EmersonC. Hemingway答案：A13."No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of ___.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution14.Which of the following writers is a Canadian?A. Emily BronteB. Kate ChopinC. Margaret Atwood15.In Vancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak _______.A. GermanB. FrenchC. Mandarin ChineseD. Cantonese二、判断题( 每题4分, 共10道小题, 总分值40分)1.Connecticut, in 1837, become the first state in the United States to pass a general act of incorporation, making it relatively simple for any group to get a corporate charter by complying with a sets of rules.答案：正确2.More than one-quarter of all Americans are now of the Roman Catholic faith.答案：正确3.The greatest challenge of the American Revolution to the old order in Europe was the challenge to inherited political power and the democratic idea that government rests on the consent of the governed.答案：正确4.In the United States, every church is a completely independent organization,and concerned with its own finance and its own building.答案：正确5.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges as vacancies occur, including members of the Supreme Court.The senate,however, must approve all treaties and confirm all appointments before they become official.答案：正确6.By the 16th century, some new and powerful social forces began to emerge which led to the awakening of Europe and the discovery of American,i.e.,the development of capitalism, the Renaissance and the Religious Reformation.7.The recession of 2007–2009 is considered to be the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the subsequent economic recovery one of the weakest.8.The famous so-called “X-Article”was published on the journal Foreign Affairs in 1947.9. Christopher Columbus never saw the mainland United States.10.The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which combined carding, roving and spinning operation.19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_2一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Most farming takes place in ________.A. west coast near British ColumbiaB. northern prairie areaC. southern part near the border2.Canada has two official languages: English and French. Where do most of the French-speaking people live in Canada?A. QuebecB. AlbertaC. Ontario3.The New York Harbor is on_______.A. the East CoastB. the West Coast4.One of the oldest towns in the U.S. is ______________.A. New YorkB. San FranciscoC. Los AngelesD. San Diego5.In 1773, a group of patriots responded to the tea tax by staging the ______________.A. "Boston Tea Party"B. the Republican PartyC. the League of Nations6.Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A. The growth of capitalismB. The RenaissanceC. The Religious ReformationD. The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church7.What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?A. The IndiansB. The First NationsC. The Eskimos8.The basic political system is closely patterned on that of the______System, although a number of significant modifications have been made.A. WashingtonB. WashminsterC. Westminster*9.Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendantsB. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American IndiansC. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacksD. The American had the blood of the English and their descendants only10.What is the idea behind checks and balances?A. To help the president get more powerB. To restrict governmental power and prevent its abuseC. To help the Congress to derive more authorities11.__________ is most powerfully presented in Margaret Laurence＇s work, making her highly representative of contemporary Canada?A. Self-analysisB. Women＇s positionC. Cultural differenceD. Political environment12.Canada is generally considered as a _______.A. political middle powerB. economic superpowerC. cultural small power13.In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, which resulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking _______ province.A. British ColumbiaB. Nova ScotiaC. OntarioD. Quebec14.In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like ____________ and ____________have been put on the international agenda.A. arms control, human rightsB. economic crisis, inequalityC. organized crime, drug traffickingD. women'issues, the environment15.Mark Twain is the author’s ______.A. real nameB. a pen name二、判断题( 每题4分, 共10道小题, 总分值40分)1.The only major industrial power in the world to emerge intact—and even greatly strengthened from an economic perspective—was the Soviet Union2.Robert H Goddard is the founder of modern rocketry technology. He made the first liquid propellant rocket.3.Puritans believed in predestination. This doctrine holds that God is all-powerful and all-knowing; therefore, the fate of each individual soul is known to God at birth. Nothing an individual can do or say could change their ultimate fate.4.New York City is the second largest city of the United States.5. Canada is officially bilingual both at the federal level and at the provincial level.6.Today, the Chief Justice is still a member of the Court of Appeal.7.In Asia, the United States tried to contain the People’s Republic of China as well. The United States did not formally recognize the People's Republic of China (PRC) for 30 years after its founding.8.Canada is a developed country and one of the wealthiest in the world, with the tenth highest per capita income globally (in 2013), and the eighth highest ranking in the Human Development Index (with the HDI value for 2013 being 0.902).9.The earliest settlers in Ireland came around 7000 BC in the Mesolithic or middle Stone Age Period.cation is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 16 years, but children may enter school at 5 and continue until they are 19.19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_3一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Canadian economy is a _______.A. resource-based economyB. agricultural economyC. tourism economy2.Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism?A. Separation of state and churchB. Respect of educationC. Intolerant moralismD. A sense of mission3.Which of the following industries account for more than half of the GDP in Canada?A. primary industriesB. secondary industriesC. tertiary industriesD. none of them4.The organization that is responsible for cracking down on domestic crimes is_____.A. the FBIB. the CIAC. the CongressD. the IRS5.________ is the economic mainstay of British Columbia.A. The forestry industryB. The hydroelectric industryC. Mining industryD. Manufacturing6.Who invented the phonograph and the electric light?A. Thomas EdisonB. John F KennedyC. Bill Gates7.Who invented the game of basketball?A. A CanadianB. An AmericanC. A Dominican8.During _____ administration，Canada recognized the People’s Republic of China.A. Wilfred Laurier＇sB. Lester Pearson＇sC. MacKinzie King＇sD. Brian Mulroney＇s9.The first inhabitants of the American continent were_________.A. the ItaliansB. the SpanishC. the Indians10.During the first half of the 19th century the population of the U.S. was overwhelmingly ______ .A. CatholicB. JewsC. MuslimsD. Protestants11.What is the central idea in many works of Canadian literature?A. SurvivalB. Individualism12.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"13.Former President Ronald Reagan used to a _______________.A. basketball playerB. sports radio announcerC. conservative political columnistD. sports writer14.Which of the following former presidents of USA used to be a sports commentator?A. Bill ClintonB. George BushC. Ronald Reagan15.Which of the following is a tourist attraction in the United States?A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Babylon GardenC. The English castleD. The coral reefs二、判断题( 每题4分, 共10道小题, 总分值40分)1. The Quakers of Penn's colony, like their counterparts across the Delaware River in New Jersey, established an extremely liberal government for the seventeenth century.2.John Steven, an American entrepreneur in the late 19th century, was the first to use assembly line for manufacturing cars.3.The Grand Banks have been called the "wheat fields" of Newfoundland.4. The rise of the nones has had a significant political impact. The voting nones helped give President Obama a second-term victory.5.The “Hippies”was the one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their goal in life.6.The name of Knickerbocker comes from Washington Irving＇s History of New York (1809).7.At the end of the 18th century, elementary education throughout the United States was in local hands.8.President Ronald Reagan, denouncing the Soviet state as an "evil empire", escalated the Cold War and promoted rollback in Nicaragua and Afghanistan.9. Over the last 25 years New Zealand's economy has gone from being one of the most regulated in the OECD to one of the least regulated.10.It was in 1954 that the Supreme Court ruled that the practice of segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitional.19春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4一、单选题( 每题4分, 共15道小题, 总分值60分)1.Canada recognized China in _____.A. 1949B. 1956C. 19692.The 1960s saw the civil rights movement whose goals were to fight for the equal rights for the colored people and to bring an end to ________.A. segregation lawsB. labor lawC. affirmative action3.The historical document, adopted on July 4 by the Congress, 1776, which officially proclaimed the independence of 13 North American colonies was called________.A. the Emancipation ProclamationB. the Declaration of IndependenceC. the Paris Treaty4.Is Canada the biggest country in the world?A. YesB. No5.The portraits of four American presidents were carved on which of the following mountains?A. The Rocky MountainsB. The Appalachian MountainsC. Mt RushmoreD. Mt Rainier6.Three of the most famous primitive tribes living in the American continent created such brilliant civilizations. They are _____________.A. the Aztecs, the Incas and the MayasB. the Iroquois, the Pueblo, and the Pima IndiansC. Yadkin, Coles Creeks, and Smoky Hills7.Another piano style, which was emerging in Chicago in the late 1920＇s and early 1930＇s, was called _________.A. boogie-woogieB. ragtimeC. folk music8.When Britain lost its status as a world power after World War II, Canada became a junior partner helping______ global interests.A. IndianB. AustralianC. AmericanD. Russian9.The Stevens family was known for their contribution to which of the following?A. AirplaneB. SteamboatsC. Cotton gin10.Where do most of the Inuit people live in Canada?A. The arctic areaB. The west coastC. The Atlantic Ocean11.Alexander Hamilton was 。

英语国家概况复习题（2）广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育《英语国家概况》第二套复习题I. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False . ( 1.5 points each , 30 points in total )1.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.2.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British economic andsocial problems.3.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labour party and theConservative Party.4.Britain is the world’s leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.5.The fishing industry provides more than 50% of Britain’s demand for fish.6.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry hasa long history.7.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.8.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s./doc/878008333.html,cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.10.The National Curriculum in Britain is compulsory in both the state system and the independentsystem.11.When children finish their schooling at 16, they arerequired to take a national GCSE examination.12.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favourable chance to enter famous universities thanthose from independent schools.13.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.14.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watchingtelevision in the evening.15.The Times is the world’s oldest national newspaper.16.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.17.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, the others are related to local customs and traditions.18.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical andtropical zones.19.The Blacks brought from Africa to America usually worked on plantations or farms in the North.20.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throught the history.Answer keys: 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. F 6. F 7. T 8. F 9.F 10. F 11. T 12. T 13. T 14. T 15. F 16. F 17. T 18. T 19. F 20. FII. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. (2 points each, 40 points in total)1. In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every ___C______ years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six2. Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a ____B_______ system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party3. The polices of the Conservative Party are characterized by progmatism and ___D__________.A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism4. The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it ____A_____>A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic developent5. In _____B___, the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 19486. Of the following practices, ___C______ does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions7. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except ____D_____.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality8. Britain has devoted ____C_____ of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D. 84%9. The car industy in Britain is mostly ____A_______.A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned10. Of the following sectors in Britain, ____C______ has experienced spectacular growth since the end ofWorld War II.A. agricultureB. energy industyC. service industyD. manufacturing industy11.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the _______D____.A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s12. About __ B_____ of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D.8%13. Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining fundsfrom all the following sources except ______B_____.A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contribution14. Of the following, ____A______ is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references15. Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “ Big Three”with theexception of ____C______.A. The TimesB. The GuardianC.The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph16. The following Christmas traditions are particularly Britishexcept ___A______A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messagesC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime17. The state of __A_____ is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida18 The U.S. lies in ___A_______ North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, theAtlantic to its __________ and the Pacific to its __________.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west19. The largest river in the U.S. is ____B_______.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River20. Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located __C______.A. in the southB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest。