英概一句话简答完整版(余志远版本)
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英概一句话简答完整版(余志远版本)1. What is the full name of the United Kingdom?It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.2. What are the two large island that make up the British Isles?They are Great Britain and Ireland.3. What are the four political divisions of the United Kingdom?They are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.4. Why does the United Kingdom have a mild climate, even though it lies farther north than our Heilongjiang Province?Because Britain’s climate is in fluenced by the Gulf Stream.5. How many metropolitan areas does England have?England has seven metropolitan areas.6. What is the backbone of England?It is the Pennines.7. What is the largest lake in the British Isles?It is Lough Neagh.8. From what languages is English derived?England is mainly derived from the Anglo-Saxon and Norman-French languages.9. What is an eisteddfod?An eisteddfod is a Welsh festival of poetry, music and other arts.10. What have the Scottish people been famous for?The Scottish people have been famous for their close-knit clans, colorful plaid kilts, and skill as fierce warriors.11. How long was Britain under the Roman occupation?Britain was under the Roman occupation for nearly 400 years.12. Why was the Roman impact upon the Britons surprisingly limited?The R oman impact on the Britons was surprisingly limited because the R omans always treated the Britons as a subject people of slave class and they never intermarried with the native Britons.13. When did the Anglo-Saxons begin to settle in Britain?The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in the 5th century.14. When did England begin to be Christianized?England began to be Christianized in 579.15. What was the result of the Synod of Whi tby in Yorkshire in 664?The result of the Synod of Whi t by was that the Roman missionaries gained the upper hand over the Cel t ic missionaries.16. What was Harold doing when he was informed of the invasion of Northumbria by Tostig and Harold Hardrada?He was in the south preparing to resist the expected attack from Normandy.17. Where did Harold defeat Tostig and Hardrada?Harold defeated Tostig and Harold Hardrada at Stanford Bridge.18. By whom was William crowned King of England in Westminster A bbey?William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of York.19. What did William do after he suppressed the Saxon risings in the north?He built a string of defense castles to ensure his military control of the whole country.20. Was the Norman Conquest the last successful invasion of England?Yes. The Norman Conquest was the last successful invasion of England because England has never been invaded since.21. Why did William I give his barons large estates in England?William I gave large estates to his barons because he wanted to get a promise of military service and a proportion of the land’s produce.22. What was the peculiar feature of the feudal system of England?All landowners, big and small, took the oath of allegiance for the land they held, not only to their immediate lord, but also to the king.23. Why did William I have the Domesday Book compiled?William I had the Domesday Book compiled because he wanted to have a reliable record of all his land, his ten ants and their possessions and to discover how much his tenants could be asked to pay by way of taxes.24. What was William I ‟s policy towards the church?He wanted to keep it completely under his control, but at the same time to uphold its power.25. Why did Henry II make Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury?He thought that Thomas Becket would assist him in carrying out legal reforms.26. What brought Henry II into collision with Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury?The exceptional privileges enjoyed by the clergy brought Henry II into collision wi t h Thomas Becket.27. What are the two aspects of the Norman legacy that contributed to great domestic unrest in England in the 12th and 13th centuries?One was England’s possession of territor y in France. The other was Norman adherence to Roman Catholicism.28. Who was the French national heroine during the Hundred Year‟s War who helped the French to drive the English out of France?Joan of Arc.29. When did the government establish rules for the first time to keep down wages?The government established rules for the first time to keep down wages in 1351.30. How many peasant in Kent and Essex were killed by Richard II ‟s troops?40,000 peasants in Kent and Essex were killed by Richard II’s troops.31. What were the emblems of the Houses of York and Lancaster?The emblem of the House of York was a white rose and the emblem of the House of Lancaster was a red rose.32. What was the impact of the Wars of the Roses on feudalism in England?The Wars of the Roses dealt a death blow to feudalism in England.33. How did Elizabeth I try to avoid troubling Parliament too often for pounds?She tried to avoid troubling Parliament by making strict economies at Court.34. What questions did Elizabeth I treat as personal and private?These questions were her religion, her marriage, her foreign policy, the succession to the throne, and her finance.35. How did Elizabeth I manage to maintain in friendly relationship with France?She managed to maintain a friendly relationship with France through her marriage alliances which were never materialized.36. When was Mary Queen of Scots executed?Mary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587.37. What did the destruction of the Spanish Armada show?It show ed England’s superiority as a naval power.38. What was the long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot?The long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot has been an annual celebration of November 5, when a bonfire is lit to burn a guy and a firework display is arranged.39. What was Puritanism noted for?It was noted for simple dress, high moral standards and very egalitarian attitudes.40. What is a constitutional monarchy?A constitutional monarchy is one whose power is limited by Parliament.41. What did the Whigs stand for in the early 19th century?They stood for a reduction in Crown patronage, sympathy towards Nonconformists, and care for the interests of merchants and bankers.42. Why did changes in farming methods affect lives of millions in the 18th century?Changes in farming methods affected lives of millions in the 18th century England because village and agriculture were the backbone of England at that time.43. What did the land owners want to do in the late 18th and early 19th centuries?They wanted to replace the small farms cultivated on the “open-field” system by larger, economically more efficient farms with hedge-divided fields.44. Why was King George III nicknamed “Farmer George”?King George III was nicknamed “Farmer George” because he was very enthusiastic about agricultural changes at Winsor.45. What were the two events which most alarmed the British ruling classes in the closing decades of the 18th century?They were the American War of Independence and the French R evolution.46. When did the British begin to transport convicts to Australia?The British began to transport convicts to Australia in 1788.47. What was the result of the general strike of 1926?The strike failed. The miners were forced to return to work with longe r hours and lower wages even than before. Yet, outside the mining district, the strike seemed to have improved relations between the workers and the middle classes. 48. Why d4id Edward VIII abdicate in 1936 after a reign of 10 months?Edward VIII abdicated because he wanted to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American.49. When did Britain finally become a full member of the European Economic Community?Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Communi t y in January,1973.50. Why was Mrs. Thatcher removed from office in 1990?It was because of her opposition to European Union and her imposition of an extremely unpopular flat-rate “poll tax” in place of property taxes to pay or local government service.51. What are the economic problems Britain is now faced wi th?Britain is now faced wi t h a low rate of industrial growth, unemployment, and a rising inflation rate.52. What percentage of British workers are employed in service industries?More than 70% of British workers are employed in service industries.53. Why were early factories located near the coal fields?Because coal powered the steam engines that moved the machinery.54. In which British industry did the Industrial Revolution begin?The Industrial Revolution bega n in Britain’s textile industry.55. Where are oil and natural gas found in Britain?Oil and natural gas are found under the North Sea.56. Why is it that Britain imports more clothing than it exports?Because many countries with lower labor costs can produce clothing more cheaply than the British can.57. Which area in Britain is called the “Silicon Glen”?The area between Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland is called the “Silicon Glen”.58. What is the county of Kent in southeastern England famous for?It is famous for its beautiful blossoms of its apple and cherry orchards in springtime.59. What are Britain‟s most important imports?British imports include chemicals, clothing, foods, machinery, metals, motor vehicles, paper and newsprint, petrole um products, and textiles.60. What are Britain‟s most important exports?British exports are aerospace equipment, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, foods and beverages, machinery, motor vehicles, petroleum, and scientific and medical equipment.61. Where does the Sovereign‟s coronation take place?The Sovereign’s coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey in London.62. When is the Sovereign‟s birthday officially celebrated?It is officially celebrated in June every year.63. What does the Duke of Edinburgh do when the Queen pays state visits to foreign governments?He accompanies her.64. Where does the Queen‟s expendi ture arising from public duties come from?The Queen’s expenditure arising from public duties comes from the Civil List and governm ent departments.65. What does the term “parliament” originally mean?The term “parliament” originally means a meeting for a parley or discussion.66. What is the main function of the House of Lords?The main function of the House of Lords is to bring the wide experience of its members into the process of law-making.67. What is the Speaker‟s task in the House of Commons?His task is to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order.68. How many counties are there in England and Wales?There are 53 counties in England and Wales.69. What are the three island areas where single-tier authorities were introduced in Scotland?They are the Orkneys, the Shetlands and the Western Isles.70. How do local authorities in Great Britain raise revenue?They raise revenue through the council tax.71. What are the two main branches of the law in Britain?They are criminal law and civil law.72. How many types of criminal courts are there in Scotland?There are three types of criminal courts in Scotland. They are the High Court of Justiciary, the sheriff court, and the district court.73. What is the difference between solemn procedure and summary procedure?In solemn procedure, a defendant is tried by a judge sitting with a jury. In summary procedure the judge sits without a jury.74. What are the three divisions of the High Court?They are the Family Division, the Chancery Division, and the Queen’s Bench Division.75. What is the ul timate court of appeal in civil cases throughout the United Kingdom?It is the House of Lords.76. Who directly controls London‟s Metropolitan Police Force?The Home Secretary controls London’s Metropolitan Police Force.77. What are the chief aims of the penal system?The chief aims are to deter the potential law-breaker, and to reform the convicted offender.78. How many prisons are there in Northern Ireland?There are 4 prisons in Northern Ireland.79. How long can a court probation order last?A court probation order can last between 6 months and 3 years.80. What courses (or schemes) and services are provided in all prisons?Training courses, educational schemes, medical services and welfare services are provided in all prisons.81. Are British people obliged to use the National Health Service?No. They are not obliged to use the service.82. What are services for elderly people aimed at?Services for elderly people are aimed at helping them live at home whenever possible.83. What is the aim of the social security system?The aim of the social security is to secure a basic standard of living for people in financial need.84. At what age do men and women generally retire?Men generally retire at the age of 65, and women at the ate of 60.85. What are the two established churches in Britain?They are the Church of England in England and the Church of Scotland in Scotland.86. How many provinces does the Church of England have?The Church of England has two provinces: Canterbury and York.87. When were the first women priests ordained in Britain?They were ordained in March 1994.88. Who founded the Salvation Army in the East of London in 1865?William Booth, a great follower of John Wesley, founded the Salvation Army.89. Where do the people in London go to see the Christmas decorations?They go to Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly to see the Christmas decorations.90. Why is December 26th called “Boxing Day”?December 26th is called Boxing Day because i t was formerly the custom to give “Christmas boxes”, or gifts of money, to servants and tradesmen on this day.91. How many kinds of state secondary schools are there in Great Britain?Three. They are grammar school, secondary modern school and comprehensive school.92. When was the Open University founded? When did it begin its first courses?It was founded in 1969, and i t began its first courses in 1970.93. Why is the Open University so named?It is so named because it is “open” to all to become students.94. How much money is spent on press advertising every year in Great Britain?About £5,100 million.95. How much time do British people spend a day watching television?People spend an average of over three and a half hours a day watching television.96. How are the state-run television channels BBC1 and BBC2 financed?They are financed from the sale of television licences.97. How are independent channels ITV and C4 funded?They are funded entirely by advertising.98. When did the BBC begin to provide regular television broadcasts?The BBC began to provide regular television broadcasts in 1936.99. Which sport is regarded as typically English?Cricket is the most typically English sport.100. What is a “copyright” library?It is a library which is entitled to receive a free copy of every book published in the United Kingdom.1. How does the United States rank among the countries of the world in population and area?The United States of America is the third-largest country in the world in population and the fourth-largest country in area.2. What are the two major mountain ranges in the United States?They are the Appalachian Highlands and the R ocky Mountains.3. What is the Continental Divide, or Great Divide?The Continental Divide, or Great Divide, is an imaginary line that separates streams that flow into the P acific Ocean fromthose that flow into the Atlantic.4. What are the five Great Lakes of the United States?They are Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior.5. How many geographical regions can be found in the United States? What are they?There are seven geographical regions in the United States. They are New England, the Middle Atlantic States, the southern States, the Midwestern States, the R ocky Mountain states, the Southwestern States, and the Pacific Coast States and the New States.6. What states are in New England?New England is made up of six states of the North-East. They are Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.7. Apart from Now York City, what other large cites are located in the Middle Atlant ic region? Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Newark.8. What is the Midwest famous for?The Midwest is famous for its large stretches of fertile soil.9. What states make up the Pacific Coast Region?The region known as the Pacific Coast includes the western parts of Washington and Oregon and nearly all of California.10. What role does tourism play in Hawaii‟s economy?Tourism is Hawaii’s most important industry.11. What is the population of the United States? How does it rank in the world?The Uni t ed States is the third most populous country in the world after China and India, with a population of 267 million (estimated) in April 1997.12. What is the reason for the growth of population in Florida?It is because of its warm climate and convenience in doing business with and traveling to Central and South America. 13. Which are the five biggest cities, in terms of population, in the United States?New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia.14. Why are people moving so often in the United States?People often move from one place to another for various reasons: to look for better job opportunity or for better climate or for other goals.15. What are some of the consequences of the outflow of city residents to the suburbs?The movement brings serious consequences to big cities: rising unemployment rate, the increase of the number of poor people, the worsening of city living conditions and the fall of government revenues.16. Which are the three largest groups of Hispanics?The Chicanos, the Puerto Ricans and the Cuban-Americans.17. Why do many Puerto Ricans go to the United States?They are drawn to the United States by better job opportunities.18. What explanation do experts give for the success of Asian-Americans?The experts attribute the success to Asian cultural tradition: emphasis on education, hard work and family.19. What was the fate of Japanese-Americans in WWII?The Japanese-Americans were taken to relocation centers in isolated parts of the western mountain and plains states and stayed behind barbed wires.20. Can you give an example to show the awakening of American Indians?Many Indians are taking legal steps to demand compensation for land and resources grabbed from them illegally.21. What is one of the explanations of how the early Indians came to the Americans?One of the explanations is the Indians crossed from Asia on the landbridge that connected Siberia and Alaska.22. How did the Plymouth settlers manage to survive?The neighboring Indians came to teach them how to grow corn and they succeeded in having a good harvest.23. In what way were the Puritans different from the Pilgrims?The Pilgrims were mostly poor, labouring people while the Puritans were wealthy, well-educated gentlemen.24. Did the War of Independence start with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?No. I t started when clashes took place at Concord and Lexington.25. What was the chief weakness of the Articles of Confederation?The chief weakness was the document failed to set up a government that could function.26. What was the significance of the adoption of the Bill of Rights?The adoption of the Bill of Rights in addition to the Consti t ution completed the foundation of the American constitutional system.27. Why did American territorial expansion threaten British interest?Because some Americans wanted to take advantage of the war in Europe to expand into Canada. This ran counter to British interest.28. What was the Compromise of 1850?The Compromise of 1850 was an arrangement which kept a balance between free and slave states in the Senate.29. Why did the Civil War break out?The Civil War broke out because the southern states left the Union and formed a new nation but president Lincoln was determined to maintain the Union.30. How did the government help in the development of American economy?The government carried out the policy of trade protectionism.31. What were the three features in the growth of American economy at the beginning of the 20th century? Large corporation, urbanization and new technology were the three features.32. What was the basic demand of the Progressive Movement?The basic demand was government regulation of economic and social conditions.33. Why did the United States pursue a policy of pro-Ally partiality in the early part of WWI?Because of ethnic ties, cultural tradition, social background, economic interests and successful British propaganda, the U.S. government pursued such a policy.34. What were the immediate causes that led the United States into the war?The immediate causes were Germany’s unlimited submarine warfare and Germany’s attempt to get Mexico into the war against the United States.35. What government policies in the 1920s helped big business?The policies of tariff protection, favorable tax rates and little government restrictions contributed to high profits of big businesses.36. How did many Americans view their country after WWI?They believed that American political, economic and social institutions were the best in the world.37. What was the experience of WWI veterans demanding payment of bonuses in Washington D.C. in 1932? They were driven out of the capital by military force directed by General McArthur.38. What were some of the personal characteristics of F.D.R. that helped him in doing his work as president? He had a sure sense of what was practical or possible, a strong sense of timing and was a great communicator.39. What were the two guiding principles underlying American diplomatic activities in WWII?The first was to win the war; the second was to bring the Soviet Union into a postwar world order under American leadership.40. What was the basic reason for the postponement of the opening of the Second Front?It was a reflection of the desire of not letting the Soviet Union expand into eastern and central Europe too quickly.41. What was the postwar strategy of the United States?The strategy was American leadership of the world and open market for American goods and capi t al.42. What was the theory put forward by the Soviet Union in around 1946?There could be no long-term peaceful co-existence between socialism and capitalism.43. What was the immediate cause of the Berlin crisis in 1948?The Soviet Union cut off Western routes to West Berlin.44. What decision did President Truman make to deal wi th the Berlin crisis?He decided to mobilize all possible American cargo planes to airlift supplies into West Berlin.45. What effect did the Berlin blockade have on the people in West Berlin and western occupied zones?it pushed the people in West Berlin and western occupied zones further to the side of the United States because they were grateful for American airlifts.46. What measure did the United States take in the Cuban Missile Crisis?The Uni t ed States introduced a naval blockade around Cuba and demanded the dismantlement and withdrawal of the missiles from Cuba.47. Did the allies of the United States give their full support to the U.S. in the Vietnam War?No , some criticized the Uni t ed States for escalation of the war, some refused to support American war efforts.48. What is the significance of the Shanghai Communique?The key thing is American commitment to a one China policy.49. What is the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?The Act outlawed racial discrimination in housing and employment.50. What is the Port Huron Statement about?The Port Huron Statement was the platform of the Students for a Democratic Society ( SDS ) which condemned racism, poverty amidst plenty, big corporations and the Cold War.51. How does the United States rank among the countries of the world in the total value of its economic production?The United States ranks first among the countries of the world in the value of its economic production.52. What kind of system is the United States economy based on?The United States economy is based on a free enterprise system.53. What are the factors that have helped build the United States into the economic giant it is today?The United States has one of the world’s most varied populations, and the vast space and resources of the land, the ideals of freedom and economic opportuni t y, and hard work by the people have helped build the United States into the economic giant it is today.54. What are the major natural resources in the United States?Fertile soil, forests, water, and minerals are the major natural resources in the United States.55. What are some of the leading farm products in the United States?They are corn, wheat, beef cattle, milk, soybeans, cotton, chickens and eggs, and hogs.56. What has helped make U.S farms the most efficient in the world?The use of modern farm machinery and agricultural methods has helped make U.S. farms the most efficient in the world.57. What areas have long been major U.S centers of manufacturing?The Midwest and Northeast.58. How does California rank among the states in the value of i ts manufactured goods?California ranks first among the states in the value of i t s manufactured goods.59. What are the problems the U.S economy has faced form time to time?They are recessions, depressions and inflation.60. Why is the poverty rate higher in the United States than in several other industrialized nations, including Canada, Australia, and Germany?Because they have more generous social programs for the poor and a higher minimum wage than the United States. 61. What role has the Constitution played?The Constitution has been the basis for the evolution of governmental institutions and for political stability, economicgrowth and social progress in the United States.62. What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?The weaknesses were: there was no national executive to enforce the laws and there was no n ational court system and Congress had no power to tax, nor to regulate trade between states.63. What mechanism did the writers of the Consti tution introduce to provide safeguards?They introduced the mechanism of separation of powers and checks and balances.64. What are the three branches of the government?They are the legislative, the executive and the judicial.65. How is the American president elected?The voters vote for the electors and the electors vote for the president. But as soon as the votes of the voters are counted the number of electors for each candidate is known and who has won the election is known.66. According to the Consti tution, what judicial power does the President have?He has the power to give reprieves and pardons in federal criminal cases.67. How are the two chambers of Congress made up?The Senate is composed of two members from each state, with a total number of 100 while membership in the House of Representatives is based on population. Currently the House has 435 members.68. What are the two special powers of the Senate?One is to confirm presidential appointments and the other is to ratify treaties by a tow-thirds vote.69. What is the composition of the federal court system?The federal court system consists of a supreme court, 11 courts of appeals, 91 district courts ( including one for the District of Columbia and one for Puerto Rico ) and three courts of special jurisdiction.70. What is the cause for the decline of the influence of political parties?The near destruction of the patronage system and the wide use of direct primaries in the selection of delegates to the party national conventions contribute to the decline of the influence of political parties.71. Is there any single sex educational insti t ution in the U.S.?Yes, there are qui t e a number.72. Why is it that responsibility for education fall on the state?Because it is laid down in the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution.73. Why are there many variations in the education system of the 50 states?Because each state is expected to develop policies for the education within its boundary.74. Who is the chief executive officer under the local board of education?The superintendent of schools.75. What are the three types of high schools?They are comprehensive, academic, vocational and technical schools.76. Why does the number of graduate school enrollment keep climbing?Because an advanced degree is viewed as a major way to move ahead in the career.77. What are the fields favored by postgraduates?Those fields that would not only make students easily employed but would provide them wi t h rewarding jobs.78. What is the guiding principle of community college?It is higher education for everyone and the philosophy that equality must mena equal opportunity for self-realization and for the recognition of individual difference.79. What are the two focuses of the reform in the 1980s?They are the raising of the standards of teaching and learning and the restructuring of the schools.80. Are the goals set out in the plan “America 2000” easy to achieve?No, they are very difficult to achieve.81. Who were the writers of the first American writings?。
英语名言名句英语名言名句英语名言名句11、A day is a miniature of eternity. ( Emerson )一天是永恒的缩影。
(爱默生)2、Miracles sometimes occur, but one has to work terribly for them. ( C. Weizmann )奇迹有时候是会发生的,但是你得为之拼命蒂努力。
(魏茨曼)3、It takes two to make a quarrel.一个巴掌拍不响。
4、single spark can start a prairie fire.星星之火,可以燎原。
5、A friend in need is a friend indeed.患难见真情。
6、Each man is the architect of his own fate.每个人都是自己命运的建筑师。
7、Don't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.麻烦没有来找你,不要去找麻烦。
8、A good name is better than riches.声誉胜于财富。
9、Time is a bird for ever on the wing. ( T. W. Robertson )时间是一只永远在飞翔的`鸟。
(罗伯逊)10、An open enemy is better than a hollow friend.宁有公开的敌人,不要虚伪的朋友。
11、Speech is the image of actions.语言是行动的反映。
12、It is always morning somewhere in the world.世界上总是有某个地方可以看到阳光。
13、If you do not learn to think when you are young, youmay never learn. ( Edison )如果你年轻时不学会思考,那就永远不会。
【经典资料,WORD文档,可编辑修改】【经典考试资料,答案附后,看后必过,WORD文档,可修改】11 Is There a Way to Keep the Britain's Economy Growing是否有办法使英国经济继续保持增长In today's knowledge economy, nations survive on the things they do best. Japanese design electronics while Germens export engineering techniques. The French serve the best food and Americans make computers.现今的知识经济体系下,各国都发挥其特长以求生存。
日本靠生产电子产品,而德国出口工程技术。
法国有着名的美食,美国则制造计算机。
Britain specializes in the gift of talking. The nation doesn't manufacture much of anything. But it has lawyers, stylists and business consultants who earn their living from talk, talk and more talk. The World Foundation think tank1?says the UK's four iconic jobs today are not scientists, engineers, teachers and nurses. Instead, they're hairdressers, celebrities, management consultants and managers. But can all this talking keep the British economy going? The British government thinks it can.英国人以口才见长。
Where there is a will, there is a way.有志者,事竟成。
Well begun is half done.好的开端是成功的一半。
East, west, home is best.金窝、银窝,不如自己的草窝。
Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧。
God helps those who help themselves. 天助自助者。
Easier said than done. 说起来容易做起来难。
Where there is a will,there is a way. 有志者事竟成。
One false step will make a great difference. 失之毫厘,谬之千里。
Slow and steady wins the race. 稳扎稳打无往而不胜。
A fall into the pit,a gain in your wit. 吃一堑,长一智。
Experience is the mother of wisdom. 实践出真知。
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. 只工作不玩耍,聪明孩子也变傻。
Beauty without virtue is a rose without fragrance.无德之美犹如没有香味的玫瑰,徒有其表。
More hasty,less speed. 欲速则不达。
Its never too old to learn. 活到老,学到老。
All that glitters is not gold. 闪光的未必都是金子。
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.千里之行始于足下。
Look before you leap. 三思而后行。
Rome was not built in a day. 伟业非一日之功。
英语绕口令I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish, but if you wish the wish the witch wishes, I won't wish the wish you wish to wish.我希望梦想着你梦想中的梦想,但是如果你梦想着女巫的梦想,我就不想梦想着你梦想中的梦想。
3. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream!我叫喊,你叫喊,我们都喊着要冰淇淋!Few free fruit flies fly from flames.没有几只果蝇从火焰中飞过去。
Fifty-five flags freely flutter from the floating frigate.五十五面旗子在轻轻漂浮的战舰上自由的飘扬。
英语谚语Every Tom, Dick and Harry. 不管张三李四。
Out of the frying pan into the fire. 一波未平一波又起。
Every dog has his day. 瞎猫碰上了死耗子。
Speak of the devil. 说曹操,曹操到Love is blind. 情人眼里出西施Kill two birds with one stone. 一举两得。
No news is good news. 不闻凶讯便是吉。
Time flies. 光阴似箭。
Time is money. 时间就是金钱Jack of all trades, master of none. 百艺不如一艺精。
Look before you leap. 三思而后行。
Seeing is believing. 眼见为实。
There is no smoke without fire. 无风不起浪Honesty is the best policy. 诚实总是上策。
All the success, people,domestic or abroad in the history who were -dedicated to the human course gained their success by steady and hard climbing ?---Qian Sanqiang古往今来,凡成就事业,对⼈类有作为的,⽆⼀不是脚踏实地、艰苦攀登的结果。
钱三强(奋⽃篇)When you want knowledge like you want air under water then you will get it.--Socrates当你需要知识就像你在⽔底需要空⽓时,你准能得到它。
苏格拉底(知识篇)We should work hard to achieve greatness. Then we may say that we haven't wasted our time,and we may leave our footprints on the sand of time.--Napoleon我们应当努⼒奋⽃,有所作为。
这样,我们就可以说,我们没有虚度年华,并有可能在时间的沙滩上留下我们的⾜迹。
拿破仑(奋⽃篇)The loftier is one's ambition in the mind, the richer, subtler and gentler is one’s love to one's beloved.--Cyxominhcknn⼀个⼈越是胸怀崇⾼⽬标,他(她)对⼼爱的⼈的感情就越丰富、越细腻、越温柔。
苏⾔姆林斯基(爱情篇)Love is like the sea ; shallow people say it is boring, but noble people will find colorful life enjoyment--Balzac爱像⼤海,粗浅的⼈说它是单调的,⽽⾼尚的⼈却可以从中寻到丰富多彩的⽣活情趣。
经典英语口语一字经经典英语口语一字经120句1 Absolutely!绝对正确!2 Adorable!可爱极了!3 Almost!差不多了!4 Amazing!太神了!5 Anytime!随时吩咐!6 Awful!好可怕!7 Baloney!荒谬!8 Behave!放尊重点!9 Bingo!中了!10 Boring!真无聊!11 Bravo!太棒了!12 Bullshit!胡说!13 Busy!忙死了!14 C'mon!拜托!15 Certainly!当然!16 Check!买单!17 Cheers!干杯!18 Choose!选吧!19 Congratulations!恭喜啊!20 Correct!对的'!21 Crazy!发疯!22 Damn!该死!23 Deal!一言为定!24 Definitely!当然!25 Disgusting!好恶心!26 Drat!讨厌!27 Easy!别急!28 Encore!再来一次!29 Exactly!完全正确!30 Fantastic!妙极了!31 Farewell!再会啦!32 Fifty-fifty!对半分!33 Forward!前进!34 Foul!犯规!35 Fresh!帅!36 Gesundheit!保重!37 Good!好!38 Good-bye!再会啦!39 Gone!跑了!40 Gorgeous!美极了!41 Great!太好了!42 Hello!哈罗!43 Help!救命啊!44 Here!这里!45 Hey!嘿!46 Hi!嗨!47 Hopefully!我希望!48 Horrible!好可怕!49 Hot!辣!50 Huh!嗄!51 Hurray!万岁!52 Hush!嘘!53 Hurry!快!54 Imagine!想想看!55 Impossible!不可能吧!56 Impressive!永生难忘!57 Incredible!不可思议!58 Indeed?真的吗?59 Jesus!天啊!60 Liar!你撒谎!61 Listen!听着!62 Look!瞧!63 Lousy!差劲!64 Marvellous!棒极了!65 Maybe!也许吧!66 Messy!乱七八糟!67 Mm...mm... 嗯…68 Nah!算了!69 Never!绝不!70 Next!下一位!71 No!不!72 Nonsense!胡说!73 Nothing!没事!74 Now!现在!75 Objection!我抗议!76 O.K.!成了!77 Oops!哎呀!78 Open!打开!79 Outrageous!不得了!80 Pardon?请再说一遍?81 Peekaboo!躲躲猫!82 Perfect!很完美!83 Please!拜托啦!84 Present!有!85 Probably!可能!86 Rats!差劲!87 Really?真的吗?88 Relax!放轻松!89 Remember?记得吗?90 Right!对的!91 Satisfied?满意吗?92 Sorry!对不起!93 Shhh... 嘘…94 So-So... 马马虎虎!95 Someday!改天吧!96 Speaking!我就是!97 Still?仍然?98 Stingy!小气鬼!99 Stop!停!100 Superb!棒极了!101 Sure!当然!102 Surprise!给你一个惊喜!103 Terrible!好可怕!104 Terrific!好极了!105 Thanks!谢谢!106 Thirsty?渴吗?107 Toast!干杯!108 Try!试试看!109 Ugh!啊……!110 Uh...Uh... 不!111 Unbelievable!难以置信!112 Understand?明不明白?113 Unisex?男女通用?114 Wait!等一等!115 Well?怎么样?116 When?什么时候?117 Willingly!很乐意!118 Wow!哇!119 Yes!是的!120 Yum… 嗯…(好吃!)。
简短英语名言警句100句1. 简短的英语格言警句30句1.Lies have short legs.谎言站不长。
2.Life is but a span.人生苦短。
3.Life is half spent before we know what it is.人过半生,方知天命。
4.Life is not all roses.人生并不是康庄大道。
5.Life without a friend is death.没有朋友,虽生犹死。
6.Like a rat in a hole.瓮中之鳖。
7.Like author, like book.文如其人。
8.Like father, like son.有其父必有其子。
9.Like for like.一报还一报。
10.Like knows like.惺惺相惜。
11.Like mother, like daughter.有其母必有其女。
12.Like teacher, like pupil.什么样的老师教什么样的学生。
13.Like tree, like fruit.羊毛出在羊身上。
14.Little things amuse little minds.小人无大志。
15.Look before you leap.摸清情况再行动。
16.Lookers-on see more than players. 当局者迷,旁观者清。
17.Losers are always in the wrong.胜者为王,败者为寇。
18.Lost time is never found again.岁月既往,一去不回。
18.Love at first sight.一见钟情。
19.Love cannot be compelled.爱情不能强求。
20.Love is blind.爱情是盲目的。
21.Love is full of trouble.爱情充满烦恼。
22.Love is never without jealousy.没有妒忌就没有爱情。
英概一句话简答完整版(余志远版本)It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.2. What are the two large island that make up the British Isles?They are Great Britain and Ireland.3. What are the four political divisions of the United Kingdom?They are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.二、13. When did the Anglo-Saxons begin to settle in Britain?The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in the 5th century.14. When did England begin to be Christianized?England began to be Christianized in 579.15. What was the result of the Synod of Whitby in Yorkshire in 664? P22倒数2段末The result of the Synod of Whitby was that the Roman missionaries gained the upper hand over the Celtic missionaries.16. What was Harold doing when he was informed of the invasion of Northumbria by Tostig and Harold Hardrada? P25 2段3行He was in the south preparing to resist the expected attack from Normandy.17. Where did Harold defeat Tostig and Hardrada? P25 2段5行Harold defeated Tostig and Harold Hardrada at Stanford Bridge.18. By whom was William crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey?William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of York.19. What did William do after he suppressed the Saxon risings in the north? P25 最后行He built a string of defense castles to ensure his military control of the whole country.20. Was the Norman Conquest the last successful invasion of England?Yes. The Norman Conquest was the last successful invasion of England because England has never been invaded since. 是的,诺曼征服者是英格兰最后的侵略者,因为英格兰此后再也没被侵略过了三、21. Why did William I give his barons large estates in England? P27 3段William I gave large estates to his barons because he wanted to get a promise of military service and a proportion of the land’s produce.22. What was the peculiar feature of the feudal system of England? P27 2段3行All landowners, big and small, took the oath of allegiance for the land they held, not only to their immediate lord, but also to the king.23. Why did William I have the Domesday Book compiled?William I had the Domesday Book compiled because he wanted to have a reliable record of all his land, his tenants and their possessions and to discover how much his tenants could be asked to pay by way of taxes.He wanted to keep it completely under his control, but at the same time to uphold its power.27. What are the two aspects of the Norman legacy that contributed to great domestic unrest in England in the 12th and 13th centuries? P32 2段One was England’s possession of territory in France. The other was Norman adherence to Roman Catholicism.28. Who was the French national heroine during the Hundred Year’s War who helped the French to drive the English out of France?P36 倒数第4行Joan of Arc.29. When did the government establish rules for the first time to keep down wages?The government established rules for the first time to keep down wages in 1351.四、31. What were the emblems象征of the Houses of York and Lancaster? P40 1段末The emblem of the House of York was a white rose and the emblem of the House of Lancaster was a red rose.32. What was the impact of the Wars of the Roses on feudalism in England?The Wars of the Roses dealt给予a death blow to feudalism in England.33. How did Elizabeth I try to avoid troubling Parliament too often for pounds? P45 2段5行She tried to avoid troubling Parliament by making strict economies at Court. 伊历莎白力行节约以避免向议会要钱34. What questions did Elizabeth I treat as personal and private? P45 2段末These questions were her religion, her marriage, her foreign policy, the succession to the throne, and her finance.35. How did Elizabeth I manage to maintain in friendly relationship with France? P46 最后句She managed to maintain a friendly relationship with France through her marriage alliances which were never materialized. 具体化36. When was Mary Queen of Scots executed?Mary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587.37. What did the destruction of the Spanish Armada show? P47 4段It showed England’s superiority优势as a naval海军上的power.40. What is a constitutional monarchy?A constitutional monarchy is one whose power is limited by Parliament.五、41. What did the Whigs stand for in the early 19th century? 62页末They stood for a reduction in Crown patronage, sympathy towards Nonconformists, and care for the interests of merchants and bankers.42. Why did changes in farming methods affect lives of millions in the 18th century? 64页1段2行Changes in farming methods affected lives of millions in the 18th century England because village and agriculture were the backbone of England at that time.43. What did the land owners want to do in the late 18th and early 19th centuries? 65页上more efficient farms with hedge-divided fields.44. Why was King George III nicknamed “Farmer George”?King George III was nicknamed “Farmer George” because he was very enthusiastic about agricultural changes at Winsor.45. What were the two events which most alarmed the British ruling classes in the closing decades of the 18th century?They were the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.46. When did the British begin to transport convicts罪犯to Australia?The British began to transport convicts to Australia in 1788. 76页第二段第三行49. When did Britain finally become a full member of the European Economic Community? Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community in January,1973.50. Why was Mrs. Thatcher removed from office in 1990? 87页3行It was because of her opposition to European Union and her imposition of an extremely unpopular flat-rate “poll tax” in place of property taxes to pay or local government service.七61. Where does the Sovereign’s coronation加冕礼take place?The Sovereign’s coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey in London.62. When is the Sovereign’s birthday officially celebrated?It is officially celebrated in June every year.63. What does the Duke of Edinburgh do when the Queen pays state visits to foreign governments?He accompanies her.64. Where does the Queen’s expenditure arising from public duties come from? 109页第4段1行The Queen’s expenditure arising from public duties comes from the Civil List and government departments.65. What does the term “parliament” originally mean? 110页2段3行The term “parliament” originally means a meeting for a parley or discussion.66. What is the main function of the House of Lords? 111页中间The main function of the House of Lords is to bring the wide experience of its members into the process of law-making.67. What is the Speaker’s task in the House of Commons? 115页2段5句His task is to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order.九、85. What are the two established churches in Britain? 145页末They are the Church of England in England and the Church of Scotland in Scotland.86. How many provinces does the Church of England have? 146页3段中The Church of England has two provinces: Canterbury and York.87. When were the first women priests ordained in Britain? 146页2段5行They were ordained in March 1994.88. Who founded the Salvation Army in the East of London in 1865? 148页5行89. Where do the people in London go to see the Christmas decorations?They go to Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly to see the Christmas decorations.90. Why is December 26th called “Boxing Day”?December 26th is called Boxing Day because i t was formerly the custom to give “Christmas boxes”, or gifts of money, to servants and tradesmen on this day.十、91. How many kinds of state secondary schools are there in Great Britain?Three. They are grammar school, secondary modern school现在中学and comprehensive school. 92. When was the Open University founded? When did it begin its first courses?It was founded in 1969, and it began its first courses in 1970.93. Why is the Open University so named?It is so named because it is “open” to all to become students.94. How much money is spent on press advertising every year in Great Britain? 161页2段About £5,100 million.95. How much time do British people spend a day watching television?People spend an average of over three and a half hours a day watching television.96. How are the state-run television channels BBC1 and BBC2 financed?They are financed from the sale of television licences.97. How are independent channels ITV and C4 funded?They are funded entirely by advertising.98. When did the BBC begin to provide regular television broadcasts?The BBC began to provide regular television broadcasts in 1936.99. Which sport is regarded as typically English?Cricket is the most typically English sport.100. What is a “copyright” library?177页后It is a library which is entitled to receive a free copy of every book published in the United Kingdom.十四、11. What is the population of the United States? How does it rank in the world?The United States is the third most populous country in the world after China and India, with a population of 267 million (estimated) in April 1997.12. What is the reason for the growth of population in Florida? 2252段倒数3行It is because of its warm climate and convenience in doing business with and traveling to Central and South America.13. Which are the five biggest cities, in terms of population, in the United States?New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia.14. Why are people moving so often in the United States?People often move from one place to another for various reasons: to look for better job opportunity or for better climate or for other goals.228页2段后几行The movement brings serious consequences to big cities: rising unemployment rate, the increase of the number of poor people, the worsening of city living conditions and the fall of government revenues.十五21. What is one of the explanations of how the early Indians came to the Americans? 236页1段3行One of the explanations is the Indians crossed from Asia on the landbridge that connected Siberia and Alaska.22. How did the Plymouth settlers manage to survive? 237页倒数5行The neighboring Indians came to teach them how to grow corn and they succeeded in having a good harvest.23. In what way were the Puritans different from the Pilgrims?The Pilgrims were mostly poor, labouring people while the Puritans were wealthy, well-educated gentlemen.24. Did the War of Independence start with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?No. It started when clashes took place at Concord and Lexington.25. What was the chief weakness of the Articles of Confederation? 242页2行The chief weakness was the document failed to set up a government that could function.26. What was the significance象征of the adoption of the Bill of Rights?The adoption of the Bill of Rights in addition to the Constitution completed the foundation of the American constitutional system.27. Why did American territorial expansion threaten British interest?Because some Americans wanted to take advantage of the war in Europe to expand into Canada. This ran counter to British interest.28. What was the Compromise of 1850? 1850年妥协The Compromise of 1850 was an arrangement which kept a balance between free and slave states in the Senate.29. Why did the Civil War break out?The Civil War broke out because the southern states left the Union and formed a new nation but president Lincoln was determined to maintain the Union.30. How did the government help in the development of American economy?The government carried out the policy of trade protectionism.十六、31. What were the three features in the growth of American economy at the beginning of the 20th century? 251页括号123Large corporation, urbanization and new technology were the three features.32. What was the basic demand of the Progressive Movement? 253页中间段The basic demand was government regulation of economic and social conditions.33. Why did the United States pursue a policy of pro-Ally partiality in the early part of WWI? 255页6行propaganda, the U.S. government pursued such a policy.34. What were the immediate causes that led the United States into the war? 255页倒数7行The immediate causes were Germany’s unlimited submarine warfare and Germany’s attempt to get Mexico into the war against the United States.35. What government policies in the 1920s helped big business? 257页2段3行The policies of tariff 关税protection, favorable tax rates and little government restrictions contributed to high profits of big businesses.36. How did many Americans view their country after WWI?They believed that American political, economic and social institutions were the best in the world. 37. What was the experience of WWI veterans demanding payment of bonuses in Washington D.C. in 1932?259页They were driven out of the capital by military force directed by General McArthur.38. What were some of the personal characteristics of F.D.R.富兰棵林罗斯福that helped him in doing his work as president? 259页末段He had a sure sense of what was practical or possible, a strong sense of timing and was a great communicator.39. What were the two guiding principles underlying American diplomatic外交activities in WWII?The first was to win the war; the second was to bring the Soviet Union into a postwar world order under American leadership.262页上40. What was the basic reason for the postponement推迟of the opening of the Second Front? 262页下面It was a reflection of the desire of not letting the Soviet Union expand into eastern and central Europe too quickly.十七41. What was the postwar strategy策略规划of the United States?The strategy was American leadership of the world and open market for American goods and capital. 42. What was the theory put forward by the Soviet Union in around 1946?There could be no long-term长期的peaceful co-existence between socialism and capitalism.47. Did the allies of the United States give their full support to the U.S. in the Vietnam War? 276页括号4末两行No , some criticized the United States for escalation扩大增加of the war, some refused to support American war efforts. 努力48. What is the significance意义,重要性of the Shanghai Communique? 上海联合公报277页The key thing is American commitment to a one China policy.9. What is the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? 278页中间括号The Act outlawed racial discrimination in housing and employment.50. What is the Port Huron Statement宣言about? 279页2段中The Port Huron Statement was the platform of the Students for a Democratic Society ( SDS ) which condemned谴责racism, poverty amidst(在…之中)plenty, big corporations and the Cold War.51. How does the United States rank among the countries of the world in the total value of its economic production?The United States ranks first among the countries of the world in the value of its economic production.52. What kind of system is the United States economy based on?The United States economy is based on a free enterprise企业system. (市场经济)53. What are the factors that have helped build the United States into the economic giant巨人it is today? 284页下一共4点The United States has one of t he world’s most varied populations, and the vast space and resources of the land, the ideals of freedom and economic opportunity, and hard work by the people have helped build the United States into the economic giant it is today.59. What are the problems the U.S economy has faced form time to time? 297页末尾6行They are recessions, depressions and inflation. 书中答案:失业、通货膨胀、金融赤字、贸易赤字。