致用英语 英语国家概况单元复习题 选择题 Unit 3

英语国家概况课后习题答案完整版一、选择题（答案在下面）I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2.is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million.A. 160B. 600C. 60D. 164.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of wordsto English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard formof .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effortto .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over thechurch17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18.was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of thecentury.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning ofthe century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three ofthe following branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House ofCommons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six27.has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatismand .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfarestate.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem34.Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfarereform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspectsexcept .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in thecountry.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/339.The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD.privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experiencedspectacular growthsince the end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools wereended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary educationthrough the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive theirremaining funds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions44.Of the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “BigThree” with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popularamong 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declarati on of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas Hardy55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms of Neo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representative work.56.is NOT included in the modernist group.A. Oscar WildB. Virginia WoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T. S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the Native58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.A. She was a central figure of the “Bloomsbury Group”.B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.C. She was an influential feminist.D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC. William GoldingD. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is written by .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 3562.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to thesouth, the Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT arelocated .A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest66.is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and LakeOntario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the United States is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States,particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded atin .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecutionin England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians74.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC. PhiladelphiaD. Boston76.In May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functionsof a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continuedthroughout the terms of Presidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get i nto people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and yearsrespectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by .A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and representatives91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fieldsexcept .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , andeventually, to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urgeof .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society” by introducing various programslike the following except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private 102.Of the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical education 103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of .A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S.institutions.A. choosing the presidentB. establishing policies for administrators and facultyC. approving budget and other financial projectD. decide which student to enroll106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD. Yale University108.is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109.Of the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS)110.The National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving 112.is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists. A. Stephen Crane B. Frank Norris C. Theodore Dreiser D. Herman Melville 117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil 120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. A.Ralph Ellison B. Tony Morrison C. Richard Wright D. James Baldwin选择题参考答案：第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T)2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(F)3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(F)4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom.(F)。

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英语国家概况全知识点题库题目大全含答案英语国家概况全知识点题库题目大全含答案 Document number【AA80KGB-AA98YT-AAT8CB-2A6UT-A18GG】British Survey TestPart I Geography2. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern D . western3. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is _____.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Welsh12. London is situated on the River of _____.A. ParretB. ThamesC. SpeyD. Severn43. _____ includes London, the centre of government for the whole nation.A. ScotlandB. Northern IrelandC. WalesD. Englandcapital of Australia is( ).D.MelbourneThe English Channel separates the island of Great Britainfrom_______A. DenmarkB. BelgiumC. The Netherlands3. Australia’s National Day falls on( ), the date of the first European settlement in Australia.26154116.( )granted Canada full legislative authority in domestic and external affairs.TreatyAmerican Actof Unionof Westminster8. General elections are held about every( )years in New Zealand with two main parties competing with each other.9. Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of( )Scotia14. Education in Britain is generally supported by( ).themselvessourcesfunds19. Abraham Lincoln belonged to( ).Federalist PartyRepublican PartyWhig PartyDemocratic Party20. Among the following,( )does not belong to New England, the birthplace of America.HampshireIslandUnion Jack refers to the National Flag of ________.A. the .B. the .C. AustraliaD. CanadaCBBDDADAACBBA1. The . is situated in _____ Europe.2. The full title of the . is the United Kingdom of _____ _____ and _____ _____.3. The . consists of England, _____, _____ and Northern Ireland.4. The largest part of . is _____.5. The capital of England and of Great Britain is _____.6. _____ _____ is composed of six Irish counties that elected to remain in the union with Great Britain.7. The name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was replaced by the present name after the 26 counties of Ireland obtained autonomy in _____.8. The highest mountain in Britain is _____ _____.9. The “Backbone of England” refers to the _____.10. Natural gas was discovered in Britain in the _____ _____.11. The most important river is the River of _____.12. The political centre of the Commonwealth is _____.13. Belfast Lough and Lough Neagh lie in _____ _____.14. The climate of Britain is moderated by the _____ _____ _____ and is much milder than that of many places in the same latitude.15. Britain’s Industrial Revolution took place between _____ and_____.16. The Bank of England was founded in _____.17. The population of the . is more than _____ million.18. Britain is basically an exporter of _____.19. The population of the . consists of the English, the Welsh, the Scottish and the _____.20. In Wales many people speak _____.21. People sing the national anthem in _____.22. The earliest invasion is that by the _____-haired Mediterranean race called the Iberians.23. The modern _____ and _____ are the descendants of the Gaels of the Celtic tribes.24. The Britons of the Celtic tribes were the forefathers of the modern _____.25. Greater London is made up of 12 _____ London boroughs and _____ Outer London boroughs.26. The International festival of music and the arts is held every year in the city of _____.27. The British national anthem is _____ _____ _____ _____.28. The . lies to the _____ of France.29. Westminster, the area of central government administration is situated in the _____ End.30. River _____ flows through Glasgow.31. Mt. Seafell stands in _____.32. The source of the River _____ is in the Cotswolds.33. The capital city of Wales is _____.34. The United Kingdom is rich in _____, iron, tin, copper, lead and silver.35. Define the Following Terms36. “Backbone of England”37. Greater London38. Celts39. The “Irish Question”I. Answer the Following Questions1. What are the major factors influencing the British weather characterized by a moderate temperature and plenty of rainfall2. Why is United Kingdom said to be a trading nation3. What are the general characteristics of the British economy英美概况一答案Part II.DCBAA CAAAB ABBBB ABABD ACACB CBBCD BADAA CBABA CBDII.Northwestern Great Britain, Northern Ireland Scottish,Welsh England London Northern Ireland 1921 Ben Nevis Pennines North Sea Thames London Northern Ireland Atlantic Gulf Stream 1750, 1850 1694 57 manufactureIrish Welsh English dark Scots, Irish Welsh Inner,20 Edinburgh God Save the Queen North West ClydeEngland Thames Cardiff coal英美概况英国历史部分History1. Julius Caesar invaded Britain _____.A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four times2. King Arthur was the king of _____.A. PictsB. CeltsC. ScotsD. Jutes3. The first “King of the English” was _____.A. AlfredB. EgbertC. BedeD. Ethelred4. Christianity was introduced into England in the late _____ century.A. 14thB. 8thC. 6th5. In 1653 _____ was made Lord Protector for life.A. Oliver CromwellB. Charles IC. William IID. James I6. The three great Germanic tribes: the Anglos, the _____ and the Jutes which invaded Britain form the basis of the modern British people.A. SaxonsB. ScotsC. WelshD. Wessex7. The head of the church in Anglo-Saxon times was _____.A. the King of Denmark and NorwayB. the king of EnglandC. Julius CaesarD. the Archbishop of Canterbury8. The _____ invaded England in the earliest time.A. DanesB. IberiansC. RomansD. Celts9. The Vikings who invaded England at the turn of the 8th century came from _____.A. NorwayB. DenmarkC. FranceD. both A and B10. Edward was known as the “_____” because of his reputation for saintliness.]A. ConfessorB. ConquerorC. Protector11. Norman Conquest began in _____.A. 1016B. 1066C. 1035D. 110612. In history _____ was nicknamed “King of Lackland”.A. JohnB. Henry IC. Henry II13. In 1181 Henry II issued the _____ which made itcompulsory for every freeman in England to be provided with arms.A. Inquest of SheriffsB. Assize of ArmsC. Doomsday Book14. Henry Plantagenet, in 1154, established the House of Angevin as _____.A. Henry IB. Henry IIC. Henry III15. Henry II appointed in 1162 _____ Archbishop of Canterbury.A. Thomas BecketB. Stephen LangtonC. Simon de Mortfort16. Charles I was beheaded in _____.A. 1649B. 1648C. 165317. It was _____ who summoned Model Parliament in 1295.A. Edward IB. Henry IVC. Simon de Montfort18. The Great Charter contained _____ sets of provisions.A. twoB. fourC. three19. The Peasants Uprising in 1381 was led by _____.A. Henry TurnerB. Watt TylerC. Richard20. The English Church was strictly _____.A. nationalB. internationalC. regional21. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 was in nature a _____.A. coup d’etatB. racial slaughterC. peasant rising22. The Industrial Revolution laid a good foundation for the _____.A. factory of the worldB. expansion of marketsC. social upheaval23. The American Revolution (the American War of Independence) broke out in _____ and ended in _____.A. 1775, 1783B. 1774, 1782C. 1786, 1784 , 178924. The Battle of Hastings took place in _____.A. 1606B. 1042C. 106625. The Great Charter was signed by _____ in 1215.A. King Henry IIB. King RichardC. King John26. In the early 14th century feudalism began to _____ in England.A. growB. flourishC. declineD. end27. It was _____ who published the book “The Rights of Man”.A. Thomas MoreB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson28. The first Prime Minister was _____.A. WilmintonB. George GrenvilleC. Robert Walpole29. The Parliament of 1265 which is known as the “_____” is considered the “beginning of parliament”.A. All Estates ParliamentB. Model ParliamentC. Long Parliament30. The Anglo-French hostility which began in 1337 and ended in 1453 was known as _____.A. the Wars of RosesB. the Hundred Years’ WarC. Peasant Uprising31. In the first half of 17th century _____ grow rapidly in England.A. feudalismB. capitalismC. Catholicism32. Prime Minister _____ resisted any reform that could be resisted.A. PalmerstonB. Robert PeelC. Gladstone33. By the end of the Hundred Years’ War only the port of _____ remained under English rule.A. TroyesB. GasconC. Calais34. In the 14th century took place the _____, the severest of many plagues in the middle ages.A. EarthquakeB. Black DeathC. Drought35. _____ and his followers, known as Lollards, provided ideological preparation for the labour movement of the 14th century.A. John WycliffeB. Watt TylerC. Somerset36. By the end of the Wars of the Roses the House of _____ began.A. TudorB. LancasterC. Plantagenet37. In the “_____” of 1388 five lords accused the King’s friends of treason under a very expansive definition of crime.A. All Estates parliamentB. Merciless ParliamentC. Model Parliament38. In the Wars of the Roses the Lancastrians wire badges of _____ rose.A. whiteB. redC. pinkD. yellow39. The first Civil War in Britain lasted from _____ to _____.A. 1600, 1604B. 1640, 1644C. 1642, 164640. William Shakespeare is mainly a _____.A. novelistB. dramatistC. poetD. composer41. In 1689 the “Bill of Rights” was passed. _____ began in England.A. The Constitutional MonarchyB. All Estates ParliamentC. House of Lancaster42. The _____ carried on trade relations with Russia and central Asian countries.A. Moscow CompanyB. Eastland CompanyC. East India Company43. _____ started the slave trade in the second part of the 16th century.A. John HawkinsB. Francis DrakeC. Diaz44. In 1534 Parliament passed the “_____”, according to which Henry VIII was declared the head of the English Church.A. the Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Act of Settlement45. Under Elizabeth I _____ was restored, and she was declared “governor” of the church.A. the Roman ChurchB. the Catholic ChurchC. the Anglican Church46. In 1337 the hostility between England and _____ resulted in the Hundred Years’ War.A. FranceB. SpainC. Russia47. The religious persecution mainly existed during the reign of_____.A. CromwellB. Charles IC. Henry VIII48. England first became a sea power in the time of _____.A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. Victoria49. The Industrial Revolution first started in _____.A. the iron industryB. the textile industryC. the coal industry50. From 1688 to 1783 English Parliament was mainly controlled by the party of _____.A. ToryB. WhigC. Labour51. The English Prime Minister during the Second World War was _____.A. ChurchillB. ChamberlainC. Baldwin52. At the End of _____ century, the East India Company was formed.A. 15thB. 16thC. 14th53. The Seven Years War between England and France lasted from _____ to _____.A. 1756, 1763B. 1713, 1720C. 1754, 176154. In 1689 Parliament passed “_____”, limiting the powers of the crown.A. Habeas Corpus ActB. the Bill of RightsC. Navigation Act55. _____ contrasted the first successful steam locomotive.A. George StephensonB. Samuel CromptonC. James Hargreaves56. The “Peterloo Massacre” took place in _____.A. BirminghamB. LiverpoolC. Manchester57. Between 1911 and 1914 took place the following strikes except_____.A. railway strikeB. strike of the postmenC. coal strikeD. strike of the transport58. The Victorian Age was over the _____ began.A. Edwardian AgeB. Georgian AgeC. Elizabethan Age59. The _____ government surrendered to the British invaders and was forced to sign the first unequal Treaty of Nanjing in 1842.A. IndianB. QingC. IrishD. Spanish60. The Great Charter was essentially a _____.A. Culture MovementB. colonial documentC. feudal document61. _____ broke out tw o years after the Hundred Years’ War with France.A. The Bore WarB. The Wars of the RosesC. Queen Annes’ War62. The Reformation was a product of _____.A. the RenaissanceB. the Chartist MovementC. the Hundred Years’ War63. The greatest dramatist of the English Renaissance was _____.A. ShakespeareB. MiltonC. ChaucerD. Bacon64. The English Revolution marks the beginning of the _____ period of capitalism.A. feudalB. modernC. colonialD. medieval65. By the _____ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.A. Declaratory ActB. Treaty of ParisC. Treaty of MontgomeryD. Statue of Westminster66. The Chartist Movement began in _____ and reached its height in_____.A. 1845, 1858B. 1828, 1835C. 1839, 184867. In 1840 Britain launched an aggressive war against _____.A. FranceB. IndiaC. ChinaD. America68. _____ formed a coalition government in 1940.A. Winston ChurchillB. Lloyd GeorgeC. Neville Chamberlain69. By the _____ the British dominions became independent states in all but name.A. Statue of WestminsterB. Locarno TreatyC. Disputes Act70. The Fabians Society was founded in 1883, including intellectuals such as _____.A. William Shakespeare & Ben JonsonB. Christopher Marlowe & John MiltonC. G. B. Shaw & H. G. Wells71. Before WWII _____ relied on appeasement of the European dictators to reduce tensions that might lead to war.A. Neville Chamberlain A. Stanley BaldwinC. Winston Churchill72. During WWII, Britain, America, France, Soviet Union and other antifascist countries formed a united international alliance which was called _____.A. Locarno TreatyB. Grand AllianceC. Statute of Westminster73. The first coalition government during WWI was organized when_____ was the Prime Minister.A. Lloyd GeorgeB. Herbert AsquithC. Stanley Baldwin74. When Germany invaded _____ which was neutral, Britaindeclared war on Germany on 4 August, 1914.A. AustriaB. RussiaC. BelgiumD. Poland1. At about 3000 BC, some of the _____ settled in Britain.2. About 122 AD, in order to keep back the Picts and Scots, the _____ built Hadrian’s Wall.3. The real Roman conquest began in _____.4. _____ _____’s “Paradise Lost” was published in 1667.5. Beowulf, considered the greatest Old English poem, is assigned to _____ Times.6. _____ was considered the first national hero.7. On Christmas Day 1066 Duke _____ was crowned in Westminster Abbey.8. In history John was nicknamed King of _____.9. John signed the document in 1215, which in history was called the Great Charter or _____ _____.10. In 1086 William had his official to make a general survey of the land, known as _____ Book.11. The most famous scholar during Anglo-Saxon Times was _____.12. The Battle of _____ paved the way for the Norman Conquest to England.13. The Norman Conquest increased the process of _____ which had begun during the Anglo-Saxon Times.14. Duke William was known in history as William the _____.15. Along with the Normans came the _____ language.16. The English parliament originated in the _____ _____.17. The head of the _____ was Archbishop of _____.18. The _____ _____ in 1688 was in nature a coup d’etat.19. The People’s Charter included _____ points such as universal male suffrage.20. The corrupt Qing government surrendered to Britain and was forced to sign the first unequal Treaty of _____ in 1842.21. After the Crimean War _____ was forced not to fortify Sebastopol.22. The third collection of the poll tax in the early part of 1381 became the fuse of _____ _____ rising.23. The Wars of the Roses broke out between the _____ and the _____.24. The Enclosure Movement began in the _____ century.25. By the treaty of _____ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.26. In _____ Britain launched the Opium War against China.27. The East India Company formed at the end of the 16th century was one of _____ companies.28. After the Reformation the Roman Catholic Church was _____, the English Church was strictly _____.29. Mary I re-established Catholicism and burnt three hundred Protestants, for which she was called “_____” Mary.30. “Renaissance” means “_____”, . Europe rediscovering its origins in the cultures of ancient Greek and Rome.31. During the Renaissance, the thinkers who worked for freedom and enli ghtenment were called “_____”.32. The nature of the Wars of the Roses was a _____ _____ war.33. By the beginning of the Tudor reign the manor system was replaced by the _____ system.34. In the summer of 1588 the Spanish ships, the _____ _____ was defeated by English ships.35. The greatest English humanist was Sir _____ _____ whose work_____ became a humanistic classic in the world literature.36. English Renaissance began in _____ century.37. The House of _____ was notorious for its absolutist rule.38. During the Civil Wars (1642 –1648) the supporters of Parliament were called _____ while the supporters of the King Charles I were called _____.39. In 1653 Cromwell was made _____ _____ for life and started his military dictatorship openly.40. The Seven Years War was ended by the Treaty of _____.41. The first two parties appeared in England were the _____ and the _____.42. The basic point of the People’s Charter is _____ _____.43. In 1764 James Hargreaves invented the _____ _____.44. From 1863 to the end of the century Britain had been carrying a foreign policy of _____ _____.45. The Parliament passed the Act of _____ in 1701, excluding James Catholic son from the succession.46. After Charles I was beheaded in 1649 England was declared a _____.47. In September 1939 Germany invaded _____, thus Britain and France declared war on Germany.48. The Industrial Revolution started during the last part of the_____ century.49. The steam engine was invented by _____ _____ in 1769.50. Samuel Crompton invented the _____ _____ in 1779.51. Edmund Cartwright invented the _____ _____ in 1785.52. Upon the completion of the _____ _____ by 1850 Englandbecame the workshop of the world.53. In 1868 the first Trade Union Congress met in _____.54. In 1534 Parliament passed the “_____ _____ _____”.55. On the eve of WWI the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and _____ was formed.56. The First World War was an imperialist war as well as a _____ war because it was not confined only to Europe. It lasted _____ years. 57. At the _____ _____ _____, the League of Nations was established and the Treaty of Versailles was signed.58. The _____ _____ of 1926 was Austen chamberlain’s chief claim to fame as foreign secretary.59. On May 7, 1945, _____ surrendered unconditionally.60. It was _____ _____ who led the country during the “miracle of Dunkirk”.61. When George I began the Houses of Hanover in 1714, the _____ system was established.Explain the Following Terms1. The Norman Conquest2. The Glorious Revolution3. The Chartist Movement4. The Opium War5. The Hundred Years’ War6. Black DeathAnswer the Following Questions1. What, in your opinion, are the main causes for the slow growth of Britain’s economy since the Second World War2. What is the importance Simon de Mortfort hold in British history (with special reference to his role in the creation of the Parliament system)What importance did King Alfred hold in British historyBBBAB DBACB BABBC C英美概况自测题（二）英国历史部分答案I. BBBCA ADBDA BABBA AACBA AAACC CBAAB BACBA ABBCB AAABC ABBBB ABABA CBABC BAABB CCAAC ABBC1. II. Iberians Romans 43 A.D John Milton Anglo-Saxon Alfred William Lackland Magna Carta Domesday BedeHastings feudalism Conqueror French Great CouncilChurch Glorious Revolution 6 Nanjing Russia WattTyler’s2. Lancasterians, Yorkists 15th Paris 1840 Chartered international, national Bloody rebirth humanists feudal civil money Invincible Armada Thomas More, Utopia 16thStuart Roundheads, Cavaliers Lord Protector Paris Tory,Whig universal suffrage Spinning Jenny splendid isolation Settlement Commonwealth Poland 18th James Watt Spinning Mule Power Loom Industrial Revolution Manchester Act of Supremacy Italy world, 4 Paris Peace Conference Locarno Treaty Germany Winston Churchill cabinet英语考研英美概况模拟题（三）英国文化部分CultureMultiple Choice1. All children in the UK must, by law, receive a full-time educationfrom the age of _____ to _____.A. 5, 16B. 6, 17C. 7, 18 D 8, 192. In state schools the letters A, B and C are often used to describe“_____” or parallel classes.B. formC. streams3. Public schools belong to the category of the _____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. local4. The pupils who had got the highest marks in the “eleven plus” examination would go to _____ school.A. grammarB. technicalC. secondary modern5. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest universities dating from _____ and _____.A. 1167, 1284B. 1234, 1325C. 1335, 14276. There are over _____ universities in Britain.A. thirtyB. fortyC. fifty7. The two features of Oxford and Cambridge are the college system and the _____.A. records of attendanceB. governing councilC. tutorial system8. The universities of St. Andrews, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh are called the four _____ universities.A. oldB. new9. The _____ university offers courses through one of BBC’s television channels and by radio.A. openB. newC. middle aged10. Buckingham University is and _____ university which was established in 1973.A. independentB. openC. old11. The second centre of the British press is in _____.A. LondonB. the Fleet StreetC. Manchester12. In Britain great majority of children attend _____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. religious13. In Britain education at the age from 5 to 16 is _____.A. optionalB. compulsoryC. self-taught14. The oldest university in Britain is _____.A. CambridgeB. EdinburghC. Oxford15. British newspapers possess the following features except _____.A. freedom of speechB. fast deliveryC. monoplied by one of the five large organizationD. no difficulty for independent newspapers to survive16. The earliest newspaper in Britain is _____.A. Daily MailB. Daily TelegraphsC. The TimesD. Guardian17. _____ is the oldest Sunday newspaper in Britain.A. Sunday TimesB. The ObserverC. The peopleD. News of the World18. The most humorous magazine is _____.A. New SocietyB. Private EyeC. PunchD. Spectator19. In the UK there are about _____ dailies and over _____ weeklies.A. 130, 1000B. 200, 800C. 160, 120020. There are _____ national daily newspapers which appear every morning except on Sundays.A. nineB. sevenC. eight21. The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph support the _____.A. Liberal PartyB. Labour PartyC. Conservative Party22. The Economist, New Statesman, Spectator are _____.A. journalsB. daily newspapersC. local papers23. BBC was founded in _____ and chartered in _____ as an independent public corporation.A. 1922, 1927B. 1292, 1297C. 1822, 182724. The Exchange T elegraph Co. Ltd. is a _____ news agency.A. publicB. governmentalC. localD. private25. The BBC is mainly financed by _____.A. payment from all people who possess TV setsB. the income from advertisementsC. some large corporationsD. British government26. The most famous broadcasting company in Britain is _____.A. British Broadcasting CorporationB. Independent Broadcasting AuthorityC. Reuters27. Reuters was founded in the year of _____.A. 1518B. 1815C. 185128. The new headquarters’ building of _____ is at 85 Fleet Street, London.A. BBCB. the Press Association Ltd.C. the Exchange Telegraph Co. Ltd.29. _____ is regarded as the most English of games.A. CricketB. SoccerC. Rugger30. _____ claims the highest popular attendance in Britain.A. Rugby footballB. Association footballC. Baseball31. _____ “pools” provide amusement for millions of people who bet on the results of matches.A. Association footballB. BaseballC. Cricket32. The annual _____ championships at Wimbledon, in London, are the most famous in the world.A. hockeyB. tennisC. netball33. _____ racing is chiefly a betting sport.A. HorseB. BoatC. Dog34. Hurdle or steeplechase racing takes up the winter months, leading to its climax in the Grand National Steeplechase at _____ in March.A. LondonB. EdinburghC. Liverpool35. It was _____ who first revolutionized scientific thought in Britain.A. Francis BaconB. Thomas NewcomerC. James Watt36. _____ discovered the circulation of food.A. Francis GlissonB. William HarveyC. George Stephenson37. The Royal Society was founded in _____ in _____.A. London, 1660B. Liverpool, 1660C. London, 176038. The Royal Society reached the summit of its prestige in 1703, when _____ became its president.A. Robert BoyleB. Issae NewtonC. Francis Bacon39. James Watt was a great _____ engineer and inventor.A. IrishB. ScottishC. English40. _____ developed atomic theory in the 18th century.A. John DaltonB. Francis GlissonC. Robert Boyle41. The minor’s safety lamp was invented by _____.A. Francis BaconB. William HarveyC. Humphy Davy42. Charles Robert Darwin Developed the theory of _____.A. evolutionB. immunologyC. virology43. _____ is considered the father of English poetry.A. Geoffrey ChaucerB. John MiltonC. John Donne44. Big Ben is the nickname of _____.A. Benjamin FranklinB. Sir Benjamin HallC. the 315-foot Clock TowerD. the QueenB45. The British Museum was founded in _____.A. 1659B. 1763C. 175346. The British Museum is financed by _____ funds and is managed by a board of 25 trustees.A. GovernmentB. individualC. local47. You could find the world-famous Speakers’ Corner in _____.A. Great RussellB. Hyde ParkC. Westminster Abbey48. _____ is the biggest and most well-known church in London.A. WhitehallB. St. Paul’s CathedralC. Westminster Abbey49. _____ is the monarch’s present London ho me.A. Westminster PalaceB. Buckingham PalaceC. Whitehall Palace50. Stratford-on-Avon is the place where _____ was born in 1564.A. William ShakespeareB. Charles DickensC. Samuel ButlerFill in the Blanks1. There are two systems of primary and secondary education in Britain. They are the _____ school and the _____ school.2. The independent school or “_____” school is few in number but of great influence.3. The four types of state schools in the secondary education are the _____ schools, comprehensive secondary schools, _____ schools and secondary modern schools.4. For all children in state schools, secondary education begins at the age of _____.5. There are two systems for secondary education in state schools, the _____ and the _____.6. Under the old selective system, children took an examination。

选择题Unitl英国Chapter 1地理、民族、语言1.The two main islands of the Bri廿sh Isles are ().A.Great Britain and IrelandB.Great Britai n and Scotia ndC.Great Britain and WalesD.Great Britain and England2.( ) is the capital city of Scotia nd.A.BelfastB・ EdinburghC.AberdeenD.Cardiff3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, ( ) is the smallest.A.EnglandB.Scotia ndC.WalesD.Northern Ireland4.English belongs to the ( ) group of Indo-European family of languages.A.CelticB.Indo-lranianC・ GermanicD. Roman5.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of ( ) words to English.A.Danish and FinnishB.Dutch and GermanC.French and Italiantin and Greek6.The evoluti on of Middle En glish was rein forced by the ( ) in flue nee.A.NormanB.DutchC.GermanD.Danish7.Samuel Joh nson's dictJon ary was in flue nt:ial in establishi ng a stan dard form of ().A.grammarB.handwritingC・ spellingD. pronunciation8.At present, nearly () of the world's population communicate in English.A.halfB. a quarterC.one thirdD.one fifthChapter 2 历史1.The ( ) attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A.NormanB.DanishC.CelticD・ Germanic2.By the late 7th century, ( ) became the dominant religion in England.A.Celtic ChristianityB.Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC.Germanic ChristianityD.Roman Christianity3.The ( ) marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A.Viking invasionB.signing of the Magna CartaC・ Norman ConquestD.Adop 廿on of comm on law4.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of ().A.the House of ValoisB.the House of YorkC.the House of TudorD.the House of Lan caster5.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIIl's effort toA.divorce his wifeB.break with RomeC.support the ProtestantsD.declare his supreme power over the church6.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between ().A.Protestants and PuritansB・ Royalists and ParliamentariansC.nobles and peasantsD.aristocrats and Christians7.( ) was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A.Bill of RightsB.Act of SupremacyC.Provisions of OxfordD.Magna Carta8.The In dustrial Revolutio n was accomplished in Britai n by the middle of the century.A.17thB.18thC.19thD.20 thChapter 3政府和英联邦1.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the followi ng bra nches with the exceptio no fthe ().A.judiciaryB.legislatureC・ monarchyD. executive2.The im porta nee of the British mon archy can be see n in its effect on ().A.passing the billsB.advising the governmentC.poli廿cal partiesD.public attitude3.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to ( ) the House of Commons.A.rivalB・ complementC.criticizeD.inspect4.( ) is at the center of the British political system.A.The CabinetB.The House of LordsC.The House of CommonsD.The Privy Council5.The main duty of the Bri廿sh Privy Council is to ().A.make decisionsB・ give adviceC.pass billsD.supervise the Cabinet6.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a ( ) system.A.single-partyB.two-partyC.three-partyD.multi-party7.The policies of the Conserva廿ve Party are characterized by pragmatism and ().ernment interventionB.nationalization of enterprisesC.social reformD. a belief in individualism8.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every ( ) years.A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.sixChapter 4 经济1.The ( ) in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A.oil crisisB.high inflation ratesrge importsD.unemployment problem2.Of the following practices, ( ) does not belong to Thatcher's social welfare reform.A.reduci ng child ben efitsB.shorte nin g the un employme nt ben efits periodC・ reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions3.The Blair go ver nment has bee n successfu 丨in all the followi ng aspects except ().A.limbing government spendingB.keepi ng in flation un der con trolC.reducing unemploymentD・ reducing inequality4.Britain has devoted ( ) of its land area to agriculture.A.50%B.60%C.70%D.80%5.Britai n's im porta nt fishi ng areas in elude all the followi ng except ().A.the North SeaB.the English ChannelC.The sea area around IrelandD・ The sea area between Britain andIreland6.Coal mining industry in Britain provides ( ) of the energy consumed in the country.A.1/3B.1/4C.1/5D.2/37.The car i ndustr yin Britai nin mostly () .A.foreign-ownedB.state-ownedC.joint-ve ntureD.privately-ow ned8.Of the following sectors in Britain, ( ) has experieneed spectacular growth since the end of Word War II.A.agricultureB.energy industryC.service industryD.manufacturing industryChapter 5教育、媒体和节日2.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and voca廿onal schools were ended by the introduc廿on ofcomprehensive schools in the () .A.1930sB.1940sC.1950sD.1960s2.About ( ) of British childre n receive primary and sec on dary educa tion through the independent system.A.5%B.6%C.7%D.8%3.Partially fun ded by cen tral go ver nment gra nts, the British un iversities receive their remaining funds from all the following sources except ().A.tuition feesB・ IoansC.donationsD.corporate contributions4.To be admitted to the Open University, one needs () .A.some educational qualificationsB.no educational qualificationsC.General Certificate of Education-AdvaneedD.General National Vocational Qualifications5.Among Britairfs quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the "Big Three?, with the excep廿on of ().A.The TimesB.The GuardianC.The ObserverD.The Daily Telegraph6.Life on Earth is a kind of ( ) program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500 million viewers worldwide.A.featureB.dramaC・ documentaryD.soap opera7.( ) is Britairfs top pay television provider.A.BSBB.SkyTVC.BBCD.BSkyB8.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except ().A.Trooping the ColorB.Queen's Christmas messageC.Boxing DayD.Christmas pantomimeChapter 6 文学1.The most sign讦icant achievement of the English Renaissanee is ------- .A.poetryB・ dramaC.novelD.pamphlet2.---- is viewed as Romantic poetry's "Declaration of independence〃.A."I Wonder Lonely as a Cloud"B.Don JuanC.The preface to Lyrical BalladsD.Prometheus Unbound3.Of Dicken's novels, ------ i s considered most autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB・ Davied CopperfiedC.Oliver TwistD.Great Expectations4. --- is a representative of English Critical Realism in the turn of the 19 th cen tury.A.Robert Louis SetevensonB.John MiltonC.Joseph Con a rdD.Thomas Hardy5.Of the following books,------- is NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A」ude the ObscureB.Tess of the d'UrbervillesC.Adam BedeD.The Return of the Native6. --- is not in eluded in the moder nist group.A.Oscar WildeB.Virginia WoolfC.William Bulter YeatsD.T.S.EIiot7.Of the following writers, ------- i s NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A.Samuel BeckettB」ames JoyceC.William GoldingD.V.S.Naipual8.Waiting for Godot is written by ----- .A.Samuel BeckettB.Geroge OrwellC.William GoldingD. D.H 丄awra neeUnit2爱尔兰Chapter 7社会和文化1.--一established a unified Irish culture and Ianguage in the 6 th century BC.A.Hunter-gatherers from BritainB.Celtic tribesC.British invadersD.The Vikings2.Diverge nt views about -一-resulted in the Irish Civil War.A.the Act of UnionB.the Unilateral Declara廿on of IndependenceC.the Anglo-Irish TreatyD.the Anglo-lrish Agreement3. -- was the first Irish Preside nt to visit Quee n Elizabeth II ・A.Earn on de ValeraB.John A. CostelloC.Mary RobinsonD.Albert Reynolds4. -- brought Anglo-lrish relations to a new height.A.The British recog nition of the Irish RepublicB.The signing of the Downing Street Declara廿onC.The signing of the Belfast AgreementD.The IRA's formal declaration of the disarmament in 20055.In Ireland, the head of state is -------A.the Prime MinisterB.the PresidentC.the British mon archD.the General Governor6. -- has been the dominant party in Ireland since 1930s and supports peaceful reun讦ication of the island of Ireland.A.Fine GaelB.The Labor PartyC・ Fianna FailD. The Progressive Democrats7.Emigration in Ireland started since the --一A.medieval periodB.17 th centuryC.Great Potato FamineD.early 18 th century8.1reland now has a -一- economy.A.agriculture-basedB・ knowledge-basedC.industry-basedD.foreign investment-basedUnit3美国Chapter 8地理和民族1.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantac to its a nd the Pacific to its ().A.northern, east, westB・ central, east, westC.southern, west, eastD.western, east, west2.The continentai United States has ( ) statesA.50B.49C.48D.353.The state of ( ) is the largest in area of all the states.A.AlaskaB.HawaiiC.TexasD.Florida4.The largest river in the U. S. is ().A.the Missouri RiverB.the Mississippi RiverC.the Ohio RiverD.the Colorado River5.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located in ().A.the SouthB.the WestC.New EnglandD.the Midwest6.San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego all belong to ().A.MontanaB.UtahC.MaineD.California7.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigratio n in to the Un ited States, particularly from ().A.EuropeC.AfricaD.South America8.The characteris廿c of the dominant American culture are () .A.English・speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB.English・speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC.En glish ・speaki ng, no rther n Europea n, Protesta nt and upper-classD・ English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-classChapter 9 历史1.The first successful E nglish col ony in N orth America was fo un ded at () in ().A.Jamestown, LouisianaB.Bost on, MassachusettsC.Jamestown, VirginiaD.Plymouth, Georgia2.The Seven Years' War occurred between the ().A.French and American IndiansB.French and SpaniardsC.French and BritishD.British and American Indians3."No taxa廿on without representation〃was the rallying slogan of ().A.the settlers of VirginiaB.the people of PennsylvaniaC.the colonists in New EnglandD・ the people of the 13 colonies4.In May 1775, ( ) was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government.A.the First ContJnentai CongressB・ the Second Continental CongressC.the Bost on Tea PartyD.the Congress of Confedera廿on5.Abraham Lincoln issued ( ) to grant freedom to all slaves.A.Declaration of IndependenceB.ConstitutionC.Emancipation ProclamationD.Bill of Rights6.The policy of the United States was ( ) at the beginning of the two world wars.A.neutralityB.full involvementC.partial involvementD.appeasement7.Preside nt ( ) applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.A.WilsonB.TrumanC.RooseveltD.Kennedy8.The Vietnam War was a Ion g-time sufferi ng for America ns, and it continued throughoutthe terms of Presidents ().A.Johnson, Nixon and FordB.Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC.Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD・ Eisenhower, Kennedy and JohnsonChapter 10 政府1.The U. S. Constitu廿on came into effect in ().A.1787B.1789C.1791D.17932.The ConstJtutJon oftheUnited States ().A.gives the most power to CongressB.gives the most power to the Preside ntC.tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD.gives the most power to the Supreme Court3.The Bill of Rights ().A.defi nes the rights of Con gress and the rights of the Preside ntB.guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC.is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD.has no relationship with the Constitu廿on4.The terms for a Senatorand Representa廿ve are ( ) and ( ) years respectively.A.two, fourB.two, threeC.two, sixD・ six, two5.All the following except ( ) can make legislative proposal.A.the SenatorB.the RepresentatJveC.the Secretary of StateD.the President6.The followi ng except ( ) are all powers of the Preside nt.A.vetoing any bills passed by CongressB.appoint:ing federal judges when vacancies occurC.making lawsD.issuing executive orders7.The Supreme Court is composed of ( ) justices.A.sixB.sevenC.eightD.nine8.The Preside nt is directly voted into office by ().A.all citizens of AmericaB.the citizens over 18 years oldC・ electors elected by the votersD.the sen a tors and represe nta 廿vesChapter 11 经济1.America produces a major portion of the world's products in the following fields except ().A.machineryB・ automobilesC.oreD.chemicals2.The modern American economy progressed from ( ) to ( ) , and eventually, to ()・A.colonial economy, han d craft economy, in dustrial economyB.farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC.colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD.han dcraft economy, farming economy, in dustrial economy3.Chartered companies were NOT granted the ( ) by the British King or Queen.A.political authorityB.economic rightsC.judicial authorityD.diplomatic authority4.( ) urged the federal go ver nment to establish a national bank.A.George WashingtonB.Preside nt RooseveltC.Abraham LincolnD.Alexander Hamilton5.The following inventions took place during the "second industrial revolution" except ()・A.typewriterB.teleph oneC.electric lightD.refrigerator6.Preside nt Joh nson tried to build a "Great Society" by in troduci ng various programs like the following except ().A.MedicareB.Food Stampscation InitiativesD.Unemployment Pension7.The followingstatements are all true except ().A.Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B.Agribusinesses maintain a balaneed trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C.Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D・ Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.8.Employment in the ( ) sector has been increasing in the U.S. since the 1970s.B.agricultureC・ manufacturingD.high-tectChapter 12教育、媒体和节日1.Formal educatio n in the Un ited States con sists of ( ) , sec on dary and higher educa 廿on.A.kindergartenB.publicC・ elementaryD.private2.Of the following subjects, ( ) are NOT offered to elementary school students.A.mathematics and IanguagesB・ politics and business educationC.scienee and social studiesD.music and physical education3.Higher educa廿on in the United States began with the founding of ().A.Yale UniversityB.Harvard UniversityC.Princeton UniversityD.New York University4.Of the following, ( ) are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A.universi廿es and collegesB・ research institutionsC.technical institutionsmunity colleges5.To get a bachelor's degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except ().A.attending lectures and comple廿ng assignmentsB.passi ng exami nationsC.working for communitiesD.earning a certain number of credits6.( ) is sold especially to the upper or upper・middle class and it has a reputa廿on for its serious at廿tude and great bulk.A.The Washington PostB.The New York TimesC.Los Angeles TimesD.New York Daily News7.Of the following, ( ) is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A.the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B.the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C.the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D.the American Broadcasting System (ABS)8.The National Day of the United States falls on ().B.July 4thC.June 14thD.July 14thChapter 13 文学l.Of the following writer, ------------ a re from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods .A.Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allan PoeB.Edgar Allan Poe and Jonathan EdwardsC・ Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan EdwardsD.Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving2.--- is regarded as the "father of American literature"A.James Fenimore CooperB.Ralph Waldo EmersonC.Thomas Jeffers onD.Washington Irving3.Of the following一- is considered Herman Melville's masterpieceA.The Last of the MohicansB.The Lege nd of Sleepy HollowC.Mody DickD.Daisy Miller4.Of the following， -- is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain's worksA.colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD.an idealistic view5.Of the following writer, ----- is NOT in eluded in the group pf n atura listsA.Stephen CraneB.Frank NorrisC.Theodore DreiserD.Herman Melville6. F. Scott Fitzgerald's finest novel is --一‘and its theme is about 一-A.The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB.Tender Is the Night, loveC.Tales of the Jazz Age , the loss of on eselfD.The Beaut讦ul and Damned , the evil of human nature7.Of the following writer, ----- is NOT a Nobel Prize winnerA.Alice WalkerB.Ernest HemingwayC.William FaulknerD.Eugene O'Neill8. -- is the first African 一American winner of the Noble Prize for LiteratureA.Ralph EllisonB・ Ernest HemingwayC.William FaulknerD.James BaldwinUnit4加拿大Chapter 14地理和历史1.Can ada's fur trade , later fur mono poly , gradually bega n to take shape in the ------------- centuryA.15 thB.16 thC.17 thD.18th2.The Liberal go ver nment led by Macke nzie King did the following to lay the foundations of the Canadian welfare state EXCEPT-…A.increasing the old age pensionsB.promoting federal・provincial welfare programsC.expe nding un employme nt ben efitsD・ introducing health insurance3. -- won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1957 for organizing a peacekeeping force to defuse the Suez CrisisA.Pierre TrudeauB・ Lester PearsonC.Jean Chre廿enD.Brian Mulroney4.In the ■-一, Canada was obsessed with economic recessionA.1950sB.1960sC.1970sD.1980s5.Pierre Trudeau retired from his post as head of the government and party leader partly because ・一-A.he opposed the American war in VietnamB.he agreed Quebec to be an independent French・speaking nationC・ he had not been able to reverse the declining economic trendD.he weakened government intervent:ion in the national economy6. -- recognized Quebec as a "dis廿net society"A.The Meech Lake AccordB.The Quebec ActC.The Constitutional ActD.The British North America Act7. -- was Canada's first woman Prime MinisterA.Pierre TrudeauB.Brian MulroneyC.Jean Chre廿enD.Kim Campbell8.Martin's Liberal government tried to do the following EXCEPT■一A.legalizing same-sex marriage in CanadaB.giving the Quebec city sovereigntyC.improving CanadiaUS relationsD.forging a closer relationship with ChinaChapter 15政府和社会1.On average, members of the House of Commons are elected for a maximum of ------------- yearsA. 3B. 4C.5D. 62.--一holds the highest posi廿on in the Canadian parliamentary systemA.The Britain CrownB・ The Governor GeneralC.The Preside ntD.The Prime Minister3.In each provinee, -represents the British CrownA. a Lieutenant GovernorB. a Governor GeneralC. a PrimeD. a Governor4. --- o f Canada serve(s) as the final court of appeals in CanadaA.The provincial courtsB.The Federal CourtC・ The Supreme CourtD. The Federal Court of Appeal5.In Canada , the largest religious denominations is --一A.the Protesta nt churchB.the Roman Catholic churchC.the Puritan churchD.the Anglican church6.If applicants meet the basic requirement for immigra廿on to Canada , they need to do the following EXCEPT-…A.applying for citizenshipB.taking a medical examC.paying an applica廿on feeD.paying a landing fee7.In the 19 th century, 一-was the principal export item of CanadaA.fishB.furC.timberD.wheat8.Can ada's major tradi ng part ners in elude the followi ng EXCEPT—A.BritainB.AmericaC.MexicoD.ChinaUnit5澳大利亚Chapter 16地理和历史1.__ is the lowest point in Australia.ke EyreB.The Great Artesian BasinC.Mount KosciuszkoD.The Great Victoria Desert2.__ is Australia's capital.A.SydneyB.MelbourneC.BrisbaneD・ Canberra3.Britain's first permanent colony was founded in _____ .A.1606B.1770C.1787D.17884 .The Comm on wealth of Australia was established in ______ .A.1847B.1885C.1900D.19015.The movement to gain recognitJon of Aboriginal rights was started in the _______ .A.1950SB.1960SC.1970SD.1980s6.Australia completely abolished the White Australia Policy duri ng the go ver nment ofA. Earle PageB・ Gough WhitlamC.Joseph LyonsD.Stanley Bruce7. ____________________ The following were all aspects of the economic reforms which took place between 1983 and 1996 EXCEPT .A.enlarging the scale of the mining industryB.deregulating the financial marketC.reducing tariffsD.privatizing the state-owned enterprises8 .The Howard go ver nment's foreig n policies were based in rela tions with four key countries, namely, _____ .A.the U.S. ,Japan, Britain, ChinaB.the U.S. Japan, China, IndonesiaC.the U.S. ,Japan, Britain, ChinaD.the U.S., Britain, China, ChinaChapter 17政府和社会l.Of the following, _____ is NOT among the three major Australian political parties.A.the Australian Labor PartyB.the NationalsC.the Liberal PartyD.the United Australia Party2.Australia tries to attract immigrant from any country with _______ .A. a good family backgroundcation or work skillsC.high social statusD.adequate work experienee3.Australia's high economic perform a nee is due to its _____ and ongoing structural reform.A. open・up policyB・ effective economic managementC.historical developmentD.proper investment4.Australia is a leadi ng supplier of ____ to in ter natio nal markets.A.hi-tech productsB.agricultural productsC.industrial productsD・ mineral resources5.Australia's foreign capital mainly comes from ______.A.the United States and JapanB.Britain and GermanyC.Japan and Republic of KoreaD・ Britain and the United States6.Among the following tourist attractions, _____ can be seen from the moon.A.the Gold CoastB.UluruC.the Great Barrier ReefD.the Sydney Opera House7.___ i s/are mainly responsible for education in Australia.A.the federal governmentB.the individual statesC.the territory assembliesD.the municipal government8 .The Australia n system of teachi ng and school discipli ne puts emphasis on the following EXCEPT _____________ .A.learning by discovery and questioningB.self-disciplineC・ preparing for testD.encouraging students' interest in learningUnite新西兰Chapter 18社会和文化1.___ i s often referred to as "our third island" of New Zealand.A.PolynesiaB.The North IslandC.The South IslandD.The Stewart Island2.The climate in New Zealand is _____ .A. subtropicalB.arcticC.temperateD.tropical3. ______ The w ere the first group of people who arrived on the island of NewZeala nd.A.MaorisB.Europea nsC.Australia nsD.Chinese4.New Zeala nd was gran ted in ter nal self-gover nment in _____ .A.1804B.1852C.1893D.19075.Duri ng World War II , New Zeala nd stre ngthe ned its rela 廿on ship with _A.BritainB.the United StatesC.AustraliaD.Franee6.___ i s the head of the New Zeala nd go ver nment.A.The British mon archB.The Governor GeneralC.The Prime MinisterD.The President7. __________________________ The Cabinet is responsible to in New Zealand.A.ParliamentB.the Prime MinisterC.the British mon archD.the Governor General8.Schooling in New Zealand is compulsory for all children ________ .A.from ages 6 to 12B.from ages 6 to 14C・ from ages 6 to 16D.from ages 6 to 18。

British Survey TestPart I Geography2. England occupies the _____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern D . western3. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is _____.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Welsh12. London is situated on the River of _____.A. ParretB. ThamesC. SpeyD. Severn43. _____ includes London, the centre of government for the whole nation.A. ScotlandB. Northern IrelandC. WalesD. Englandcapital of Australia is( ).D.MelbourneThe English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from _______A. DenmarkB. BelgiumC. The Netherlands3. Australia’s National Day falls on( ), the date of the first European settlement in Australia.26154116.( )granted Canada full legislative authority in domestic and external affairs. TreatyAmerican Actof Unionof Westminster8. General elections are held about every( )years in New Zealand with two main parties competing with each other.9. Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of( )Scotia14. Education in Britain is generally supported by( ).themselvessourcesfunds19. Abraham Lincoln belonged to( ).Federalist PartyRepublican PartyWhig PartyDemocratic Party20. Among the following,( )does not belong to New England, the birthplace of America.HampshireIslandUnion Jack refers to the National Flag of ________.A. the .B. the .C. AustraliaD. CanadaCBBDDADAACBBA1. The . is situated in _____ Europe.2. The full title of the . is the United Kingdom of _____ _____ and _____ _____.3. The . consists of England, _____, _____ and Northern Ireland.4. The largest part of . is _____.5. The capital of England and of Great Britain is _____.6. _____ _____ is composed of six Irish counties that elected to remain in the union with Great Britain.7. The name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was replaced by the present name after the 26 counties of Ireland obtained autonomy in _____.8. The highest mountain in Britain is _____ _____.9. The “Backbone of England” refers to the _____.10. Natural gas was discovered in Britain in the _____ _____.11. The most important river is the River of _____.12. The political centre of the Commonwealth is _____.13. Belfast Lough and Lough Neagh lie in _____ _____.14. The climate of Britain is moderated by the _____ _____ _____ and is much milder than that of many places in the same latitude.15. Britain’s Industrial Revolution took place between _____ and _____.16. The Bank of England was founded in _____.17. The population of the . is more than _____ million.18. Britain is basically an exporter of _____.19. The population of the . consists of the English, the Welsh, the Scottish and the _____.20. In Wales many people speak _____.21. People sing the national anthem in _____.22. The earliest invasion is that by the _____-haired Mediterranean race called the Iberians.23. The modern _____ and _____ are the descendants of the Gaels of the Celtic tribes.24. The Britons of the Celtic tribes were the forefathers of the modern _____.25. Greater London is made up of 12 _____ London boroughs and _____ Outer London boroughs.26. The International festival of music and the arts is held every year in the city of _____.27. The British national anthem is _____ _____ _____ _____.28. The . lies to the _____ of France.29. Westminster, the area of central government administration is situated in the_____ End.30. River _____ flows through Glasgow.31. Mt. Seafell stands in _____.32. The source of the River _____ is in the Cotswolds.33. The capital city of Wales is _____.34. The United Kingdom is rich in _____, iron, tin, copper, lead and silver.35. Define the Following Terms36. “Backbone of England”37. Greater London38. Celts39. The “Irish Question”I. Answer the Following Questions1. What are the major factors influencing the British weather characterized by a moderate temperature and plenty of rainfall2. Why is United Kingdom said to be a trading nation3. What are the general characteristics of the British economy英美概况一答案Part II.DCBAA CAAAB ABBBB ABABD ACACB CBBCD BADAA CBABA CBDII.Northwestern Great Britain, Northern Ireland Scottish, Welsh EnglandLondon Northern Ireland 1921 Ben Nevis Pennines North Sea Thames London Northern Ireland Atlantic Gulf Stream 1750, 1850 1694 57 manufacture Irish Welsh English dark Scots, Irish Welsh Inner, 20 Edinburgh God Save the Queen North West Clyde England Thames Cardiff coal英美概况英国历史部分History1. Julius Caesar invaded Britain _____.A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four times2. King Arthur was the king of _____.A. PictsB. CeltsC. ScotsD. Jutes3. The first “King of the English” was _____.A. AlfredB. EgbertC. BedeD. Ethelred4. Christianity was introduced into England in the late _____ century.A. 14thB. 8thC. 6th5. In 1653 _____ was made Lord Protector for life.A. Oliver CromwellB. Charles IC. William IID. James I6. The three great Germanic tribes: the Anglos, the _____ and the Jutes which invaded Britain form the basis of the modern British people.A. SaxonsB. ScotsC. WelshD. Wessex7. The head of the church in Anglo-Saxon times was _____.A. the King of Denmark and NorwayB. the king of EnglandC. Julius CaesarD. the Archbishop of Canterbury8. The _____ invaded England in the earliest time.A. DanesB. IberiansC. RomansD. Celts9. The Vikings who invaded England at the turn of the 8th century came from _____.A. NorwayB. DenmarkC. FranceD. both A and B10. Edward was known as the “_____” because of his reputation for saintliness.]A. ConfessorB. ConquerorC. Protector11. Norman Conquest began in _____.A. 1016B. 1066C. 1035D. 110612. In history _____ was nicknamed “King of Lackland”.A. JohnB. Henry IC. Henry II13. In 1181 Henry II issued the _____ which made it compulsory for every freeman in England to be provided with arms.A. Inquest of SheriffsB. Assize of ArmsC. Doomsday Book14. Henry Plantagenet, in 1154, established the House of Angevin as _____.A. Henry IB. Henry IIC. Henry III15. Henry II appointed in 1162 _____ Archbishop of Canterbury.A. Thomas BecketB. Stephen LangtonC. Simon de Mortfort16. Charles I was beheaded in _____.A. 1649B. 1648C. 165317. It was _____ who summoned Model Parliament in 1295.A. Edward IB. Henry IVC. Simon de Montfort18. The Great Charter contained _____ sets of provisions.A. twoB. fourC. three19. The Peasants Uprising in 1381 was led by _____.A. Henry TurnerB. Watt TylerC. Richard20. The English Church was strictly _____.A. nationalB. internationalC. regional21. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 was in nature a _____.A. coup d’etatB. racial slaughterC. peasant rising22. The Industrial Revolution laid a good foundation for the _____.A. factory of the worldB. expansion of marketsC. social upheaval23. The American Revolution (the American War of Independence) broke out in _____ and ended in _____.A. 1775, 1783B. 1774, 1782C. 1786, 1784 , 178924. The Battle of Hastings took place in _____.A. 1606B. 1042C. 106625. The Great Charter was signed by _____ in 1215.A. King Henry IIB. King RichardC. King John26. In the early 14th century feudalism began to _____ in England.A. growB. flourishC. declineD. end27. It was _____ who published the book “The Rights of Man”.A. Thomas MoreB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson28. The first Prime Minister was _____.A. WilmintonB. George GrenvilleC. Robert Walpole29. The Parliament of 1265 which is known as the “_____” is considered the “beginning of parliament”.A. All Estates ParliamentB. Model ParliamentC. Long Parliament30. The Anglo-French hostility which began in 1337 and ended in 1453 was known as _____.A. the Wars of RosesB. the Hundred Years’ WarC. Peasant Uprising31. In the first half of 17th century _____ grow rapidly in England.A. feudalismB. capitalismC. Catholicism32. Prime Minister _____ resisted any reform that could be resisted.A. PalmerstonB. Robert PeelC. Gladstone33. By the end of the Hundred Years’ War only the port of _____ remained under English rule.A. TroyesB. GasconC. Calais34. In the 14th century took place the _____, the severest of many plagues in the middle ages.A. EarthquakeB. Black DeathC. Drought35. _____ and his followers, known as Lollards, provided ideological preparation for the labour movement of the 14th century.A. John WycliffeB. Watt TylerC. Somerset36. By the end of the Wars of the Roses the House of _____ began.A. TudorB. LancasterC. Plantagenet37. In the “_____” of 1388 five lords accused the King’s friends of treason undera very expansive definition of crime.A. All Estates parliamentB. Merciless ParliamentC. Model Parliament38. In the Wars of the Roses the Lancastrians wire badges of _____ rose.A. whiteB. redC. pinkD. yellow39. The first Civil War in Britain lasted from _____ to _____.A. 1600, 1604B. 1640, 1644C. 1642, 164640. William Shakespeare is mainly a _____.A. novelistB. dramatistC. poetD. composer41. In 1689 the “Bill of Rights” was passed. _____ began in England.A. The Constitutional MonarchyB. All Estates ParliamentC. House of Lancaster42. The _____ carried on trade relations with Russia and central Asian countries.A. Moscow CompanyB. Eastland CompanyC. East India Company43. _____ started the slave trade in the second part of the 16th century.A. John HawkinsB. Francis DrakeC. Diaz44. In 1534 Parliament passed the “_____”, according to which Henry VIII was declared the head of the English Church.A. the Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Act of Settlement45. Under Elizabeth I _____ was restored, and she was declared “governor” of the church.A. the Roman ChurchB. the Catholic ChurchC. the Anglican Church46. In 1337 the hostility between England and _____ resulted in the Hundred Years’ War.A. FranceB. SpainC. Russia47. The religious persecution mainly existed during the reign of _____.A. CromwellB. Charles IC. Henry VIII48. England first became a sea power in the time of _____.A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. Victoria49. The Industrial Revolution first started in _____.A. the iron industryB. the textile industryC. the coal industry50. From 1688 to 1783 English Parliament was mainly controlled by the party of _____.A. ToryB. WhigC. Labour51. The English Prime Minister during the Second World War was _____.A. ChurchillB. ChamberlainC. Baldwin52. At the End of _____ century, the East India Company was formed.A. 15thB. 16thC. 14th53. The Seven Years War between England and France lasted from _____ to _____.A. 1756, 1763B. 1713, 1720C. 1754, 176154. In 1689 Parliament passed “_____”, limiting the po wers of the crown.A. Habeas Corpus ActB. the Bill of RightsC. Navigation Act55. _____ contrasted the first successful steam locomotive.A. George StephensonB. Samuel CromptonC. James Hargreaves56. The “Peterloo Massacre” took place in _____.A. BirminghamB. LiverpoolC. Manchester57. Between 1911 and 1914 took place the following strikes except _____.A. railway strikeB. strike of the postmenC. coal strikeD. strike of the transport58. The Victorian Age was over the _____ began.A. Edwardian AgeB. Georgian AgeC. Elizabethan Age59. The _____ government surrendered to the British invaders and was forced to sign the first unequal Treaty of Nanjing in 1842.A. IndianB. QingC. IrishD. Spanish60. The Great Charter was essentially a _____.A. Culture MovementB. colonial documentC. feudal document61. _____ broke out two years after the Hundred Years’ War with France.A. The Bore WarB. The Wars of the RosesC. Queen Annes’ War62. The Reformation was a product of _____.A. the RenaissanceB. the Chartist MovementC. the Hundred Years’ War63. The greatest dramatist of the English Renaissance was _____.A. ShakespeareB. MiltonC. ChaucerD. Bacon64. The English Revolution marks the beginning of the _____ period of capitalism.A. feudalB. modernC. colonialD. medieval65. By the _____ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.A. Declaratory ActB. Treaty of ParisC. Treaty of MontgomeryD. Statue of Westminster66. The Chartist Movement began in _____ and reached its height in _____.A. 1845, 1858B. 1828, 1835C. 1839, 184867. In 1840 Britain launched an aggressive war against _____.A. FranceB. IndiaC. ChinaD. America68. _____ formed a coalition government in 1940.A. Winston ChurchillB. Lloyd GeorgeC. Neville Chamberlain69. By the _____ the British dominions became independent states in all but name.A. Statue of WestminsterB. Locarno TreatyC. Disputes Act70. The Fabians Society was founded in 1883, including intellectuals such as _____.A. William Shakespeare & Ben JonsonB. Christopher Marlowe & John MiltonC. G. B. Shaw & H. G. Wells71. Before WWII _____ relied on appeasement of the European dictators to reduce tensions that might lead to war.A. Neville Chamberlain A. Stanley BaldwinC. Winston Churchill72. During WWII, Britain, America, France, Soviet Union and other antifascist countries formed a united international alliance which was called _____.A. Locarno TreatyB. Grand AllianceC. Statute of Westminster73. The first coalition government during WWI was organized when _____ was the Prime Minister.A. Lloyd GeorgeB. Herbert AsquithC. Stanley Baldwin74. When Germany invaded _____ which was neutral, Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August, 1914.A. AustriaB. RussiaC. BelgiumD. Poland1. At about 3000 BC, some of the _____ settled in Britain.2. About 122 AD, in order to keep back the Picts and Scots, the _____ built Hadrian’s Wall.3. The real Roman conquest began in _____.4. _____ _____’s “Paradise Lost” was published in 1667.5. Beowulf, considered the greatest Old English poem, is assigned to _____ Times.6. _____ was considered the first national hero.7. On Christmas Day 1066 Duke _____ was crowned in Westminster Abbey.8. In history John was nicknamed King of _____.9. John signed the document in 1215, which in history was called the Great Charter or _____ _____.10. In 1086 William had his official to make a general survey of the land, known as _____ Book.11. The most famous scholar during Anglo-Saxon Times was _____.12. The Battle of _____ paved the way for the Norman Conquest to England.13. The Norman Conquest increased the process of _____ which had begun during the Anglo-Saxon Times.14. Duke William was known in history as William the _____.15. Along with the Normans came the _____ language.16. The English parliament originated in the _____ _____.17. The head of the _____ was Archbishop of _____.18. The _____ _____ in 1688 was in nature a coup d’etat.19. The People’s Charter included _____ points such as universal male suffrage.20. The corrupt Qing government surrendered to Britain and was forced to sign the first unequal Treaty of _____ in 1842.21. After the Crimean War _____ was forced not to fortify Sebastopol.22. The third collection of the poll tax in the early part of 1381 became the fuse of _____ _____ rising.23. The Wars of the Roses broke out between the _____ and the _____.24. The Enclosure Movement began in the _____ century.25. By the treaty of _____ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.26. In _____ Britain launched the Opium War against China.27. The East India Company formed at the end of the 16th century was one of _____ companies.28. After the Reformation the Roman Catholic Church was _____, the English Church was strictly _____.29. Mary I re-established Catholicism and burnt three hundred Protestants, for which she was called “_____” Mary.30. “Renaissance” means “_____”, . Europe rediscovering its origins in the cultures of ancient Greek and Rome.31. During the Renaissance, the thinkers who worked for freedom and enlightenment were called “_____”.32. The nature of the Wars of the Roses was a _____ _____ war.33. By the beginning of the Tudor reign the manor system was replaced by the _____ system.34. In the summer of 1588 the Spanish ships, the _____ _____ was defeated by English ships.35. The greatest English humanist was Sir _____ _____ whose work _____ became a humanistic classic in the world literature.36. English Renaissance began in _____ century.37. The House of _____ was notorious for its absolutist rule.38. During the Civil Wars (1642 – 1648) the supporters of Parliament were called _____ while the supporters of the King Charles I were called _____.39. In 1653 Cromwell was made _____ _____ for life and started his military dictatorship openly.40. The Seven Years War was ended by the Treaty of _____.41. The first two parties appeared in England were the _____ and the _____.42. The basic point of the People’s Charter is _____ _____.43. In 1764 James Hargreaves invented the _____ _____.44. From 1863 to the end of the century Britain had been carrying a foreign policy of _____ _____.45. The Parliament passed the Act of _____ in 1701, excluding James Catholic son from the succession.46. After Charles I was beheaded in 1649 England was declared a _____.47. In September 1939 Germany invaded _____, thus Britain and France declared war on Germany.48. The Industrial Revolution started during the last part of the _____ century.49. The steam engine was invented by _____ _____ in 1769.50. Samuel Crompton invented the _____ _____ in 1779.51. Edmund Cartwright invented the _____ _____ in 1785.52. Upon the completion of the _____ _____ by 1850 England became the workshop of the world.53. In 1868 the first Trade Union Congress met in _____.54. In 1534 Parliament passed the “_____ _____ _____”.55. On the eve of WWI the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and _____ was formed.56. The First World War was an imperialist war as well as a _____ war because itwas not confined only to Europe. It lasted _____ years.57. At the _____ _____ _____, the League of Nations was established and the Treaty of Versailles was signed.58. The _____ _____ of 1926 was Austen chamberlain’s chief claim to fame as foreign secretary.59. On May 7, 1945, _____ surrendered unconditionally.60. It was _____ _____ who led the country during the “miracle of Dunkirk”.61. When George I began the Houses of Hanover in 1714, the _____ system was established.Explain the Following Terms1. The Norman Conquest2. The Glorious Revolution3. The Chartist Movement4. The Opium War5. The Hundred Years’ War6. Black DeathAnswer the Following Questions1. What, in your opinion, are the main causes for the slow growth of Britain’s economy since the Second World War2. What is the importance Simon de Mortfort hold in British history (with special reference to his role in the creation of the Parliament system)What importance did King Alfred hold in British historyBBBAB DBACB BABBC C英美概况自测题（二）英国历史部分答案I. BBBCA ADBDA BABBA AACBA AAACC CBAAB BACBA ABBCB AAABC ABBBB ABABA CBABC BAABB CCAAC ABBC1. II. Iberians Romans 43 A.D John Milton Anglo-Saxon Alfred William Lackland Magna Carta Domesday Bede Hastings feudalism Conqueror French Great Council Church Glorious Revolution 6 Nanjing Russia Watt Tyler’s2. Lancasterians, Yorkists 15th Paris 1840 Chartered international, national Bloody rebirth humanists feudal civil money Invincible Armada Thomas More, Utopia 16th Stuart Roundheads, Cavaliers Lord Protector Paris Tory, Whig universal suffrage Spinning Jenny splendid isolation Settlement Commonwealth Poland18th James Watt Spinning Mule Power Loom Industrial Revolution Manchester Act of Supremacy Italy world, 4 Paris Peace Conference Locarno Treaty Germany Winston Churchill cabinet英语考研英美概况模拟题（三）英国文化部分CultureMultiple Choice1. All children in the UK must, by law, receive a full-time education from the ageof _____ to _____.A. 5, 16B. 6, 17C. 7, 18 D 8, 192. In state schools the letters A, B and C are often used to describe “_____” or parallel classes.A. gradeB. formC. streams3. Public schools belong to the category of the _____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. local4. The pupils who had got the highest marks in the “eleven plus” examination would go to _____ school.A. grammarB. technicalC. secondary modern5. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest universities dating from _____ and _____.A. 1167, 1284B. 1234, 1325C. 1335, 14276. There are over _____ universities in Britain.A. thirtyB. fortyC. fifty7. The two features of Oxford and Cambridge are the college system and the _____.A. records of attendanceB. governing councilC. tutorial system8. The universities of St. Andrews, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh are called the four _____ universities.A. oldB. newC. Scottish9. The _____ university offers courses through one of BBC’s television chann els and by radio.A. openB. newC. middle aged10. Buckingham University is and _____ university which was established in 1973.A. independentB. openC. old11. The second centre of the British press is in _____.A. LondonB. the Fleet StreetC. Manchester12. In Britain great majority of children attend _____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. religious13. In Britain education at the age from 5 to 16 is _____.A. optionalB. compulsoryC. self-taught14. The oldest university in Britain is _____.A. CambridgeB. EdinburghC. Oxford15. British newspapers possess the following features except _____.A. freedom of speechB. fast deliveryC. monoplied by one of the five large organizationD. no difficulty for independent newspapers to survive16. The earliest newspaper in Britain is _____.A. Daily MailB. Daily TelegraphsC. The TimesD. Guardian17. _____ is the oldest Sunday newspaper in Britain.A. Sunday TimesB. The ObserverC. The peopleD. News of the World18. The most humorous magazine is _____.A. New SocietyB. Private EyeC. PunchD. Spectator19. In the UK there are about _____ dailies and over _____ weeklies.A. 130, 1000B. 200, 800C. 160, 120020. There are _____ national daily newspapers which appear every morning except on Sundays.A. nineB. sevenC. eight21. The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph support the _____.A. Liberal PartyB. Labour PartyC. Conservative Party22. The Economist, New Statesman, Spectator are _____.A. journalsB. daily newspapersC. local papers23. BBC was founded in _____ and chartered in _____ as an independent public corporation.A. 1922, 1927B. 1292, 1297C. 1822, 182724. The Exchange Telegraph Co. Ltd. is a _____ news agency.A. publicB. governmentalC. localD. private25. The BBC is mainly financed by _____.A. payment from all people who possess TV setsB. the income from advertisementsC. some large corporationsD. British government26. The most famous broadcasting company in Britain is _____.A. British Broadcasting CorporationB. Independent Broadcasting AuthorityC. Reuters27. Reuters was founded in the year of _____.A. 1518B. 1815C. 185128. The new headquarters’ building of _____ is at 85 Fleet Street, London.A. BBCB. the Press Association Ltd.C. the Exchange Telegraph Co. Ltd.29. _____ is regarded as the most English of games.A. CricketB. SoccerC. Rugger30. _____ claims the highest popular attendance in Britain.A. Rugby footballB. Association footballC. Baseball31. _____ “pools” provide amusement for millions of people who bet on the results of matches.A. Association footballB. BaseballC. Cricket32. The annual _____ championships at Wimbledon, in London, are the most famous in the world.A. hockeyB. tennisC. netball33. _____ racing is chiefly a betting sport.A. HorseB. BoatC. Dog34. Hurdle or steeplechase racing takes up the winter months, leading to its climax in the Grand National Steeplechase at _____ in March.A. LondonB. EdinburghC. Liverpool35. It was _____ who first revolutionized scientific thought in Britain.A. Francis BaconB. Thomas NewcomerC. James Watt36. _____ discovered the circulation of food.A. Francis GlissonB. William HarveyC. George Stephenson37. The Royal Society was founded in _____ in _____.A. London, 1660B. Liverpool, 1660C. London, 176038. The Royal Society reached the summit of its prestige in 1703, when _____ became its president.A. Robert BoyleB. Issae NewtonC. Francis Bacon39. James Watt was a great _____ engineer and inventor.A. IrishB. ScottishC. English40. _____ developed atomic theory in the 18th century.A. John DaltonB. Francis GlissonC. Robert Boyle41. The minor’s safety lamp was invented by _____.A. Francis BaconB. William HarveyC. Humphy Davy42. Charles Robert Darwin Developed the theory of _____.A. evolutionB. immunologyC. virology43. _____ is considered the father of English poetry.A. Geoffrey ChaucerB. John MiltonC. John Donne44. Big Ben is the nickname of _____.A. Benjamin FranklinB. Sir Benjamin HallC. the 315-foot Clock TowerD. the QueenB45. The British Museum was founded in _____.A. 1659B. 1763C. 175346. The British Museum is financed by _____ funds and is managed by a board of 25 trustees.A. GovernmentB. individualC. local47. You could find the world-famous Speakers’ Corner in _____.A. Great RussellB. Hyde ParkC. Westminster Abbey48. _____ is the biggest and most well-known church in London.A. Whit ehallB. St. Paul’s CathedralC. Westminster Abbey49. _____ is the monarch’s present London home.A. Westminster PalaceB. Buckingham PalaceC. Whitehall Palace50. Stratford-on-Avon is the place where _____ was born in 1564.A. William ShakespeareB. Charles DickensC. Samuel ButlerFill in the Blanks1. There are two systems of primary and secondary education in Britain. They are the _____ school and the _____ school.2. The independent school or “_____” school is few in number but of grea t influence.3. The four types of state schools in the secondary education are the _____ schools,。

《英语国家概况》复习题及参考答案一Multiple choice ( 30’)( ) 1 As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of ___ in England.A grainB farm toolsC housesD labor( ) 2 In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’s Progress and _________ .A the Jew of MaltaB the School of ArcheryC Novum OrganumD Paradise Lost( ) 3. In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London Working Men’s Association.A householdersB tenantsC small shopkeepersD office workers( ) 4. In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of ______.A. pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals( ) 5. In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike.A a choirB a political partyC a trade unionD a club( ) 6 The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________.A People’s CharterB Magna CartaC King’s CharterD the Declaration of human rights( ) 7 Henry Ⅱwas the first king of the ________ dynasty.A MalcolmB PlantagenetC WindsorD Tudor( ) 8. __________ is the most typically English of sportsA CricketB GolfC TennisD Horse-racing( ) 9. By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain.A Nanjing, Hong KongB Tianjing, Hong KongC Nanjing, MacauD Tianjing, Macau( ) 10. In _______, the name Great Britain came into being.A 1689B 1702C 1701D 1707( ) 11. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___.A the farm failureB the bank failuresC the stock market crashD the high unemployment( ) 12．What are the problems that the U.S. economy has faced from time to time?A InflationB DepressionsC RecessionsD all of the above( ) 13．The real American literature began________.A after the war of IndependenceB after the Westward MovementC after the Civil WarD after the Civil Rights Movement( ) 14. In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ .A coalB electricityC oilD wheat( ) 15. In the United States, if the parents don’t send their children to school at certain age, ________ .A the state government will be responsible for itB they will educate the children themselvesC they can save a lot of moneyD they are breaking the law( ) 16. The U.S. and China established their diplomatic relations in _____.A 1974B 1972C 1978D 1979( ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”A Woodrow WilsonB Theodore RooseveltC Franklin D. RooseveltD George Washington( ) 18. One of the characteristics of the American people is _______ and it is said they are always ______.A liberty, debatingB aggressiveness, starting warsC mobility, on the moveD greediness, making money( ) 19. Hemingway’s most famous masterpiece was ______.A The Sun Also RisesB A Farewell to ArmsC For Whom the Bell TollsD Old Man and the Sea( ) 20. The system of higher education in the U. S. has three principle functions except ____-.A teachingB researchC public serviceD individual servicefollowing statements are T (true) or F (false) according to what you have learned. (10’)( ) 1 There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: Scotland, Wales and England.( ) 2 Under William’s rule, the freeman were at the bottom of the feudal system.( ) 3 The English Civil War is also called the Glorious Revolution.( ) 4 In U.K, a Parliament has a maximum duration of 4 years.( ) 5 Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the birth of Christ, and is the greatest of Christian festivals. ( ) 6 Chicago is known as the automobile capital of the world.( ) 7 Between 1850 and1880, many early Chinese immigrants to the United States worked in the mining industry, especially in the gold mines.( ) 8 The Pilgrims built a colony named Plymouth after they arrived in America.( ) 9. The longest war that the United States has fought is the Civil War.( ) 10. Higher education in the U.S consists of six types of institutions.三Fill in the following blanks: (10’)1 In 1066, England was conquered by the _____________ who were led by William the Conqueror.2 The greatest writer in the English language is ____________________ .3 In criminal trials in Britain, the issue of guilt or innocence is to be decided by the ________ while sentence is to be passed by the _______________ .4 The dominant broadcasting corporation in Britain is ____________, which is controlled by the state.5 The most famous leader of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s was ______________________.6 The U.S. system of government has two layers of rule. They are the ___________ government and the ______ government.7. The National Day of the United States is ______.8 Between 1946 and 1961, more than 63 million babies were born in the United States, who were known as the ______________ generation.四Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. (30’)1 What is the official name of Britain?2 What were the main causes of the Hundred Years’War?3 What are the primary sources of British law?4 How was the 1920s in the United States described by many historians?5 What is the meaning of the “Lost Generation”?6. What were the two guiding principles underlying America diplomatic activities in World War Two?7. What are the three periods as far as the evolution the British economy since the Second World War is concerned?8. What kind of economic system does the United States have?9. Why is education very important to Americans?10. What does the British Parliament consist of?五Explain each of the following terms in English. ( 10’)1 Thanksgiving Day2 the Civil Rights Act of 1964六Write between 100-120 words on EITHER of the following topics. ( 10’)1. What is Thatcherism and what are the major components of Thatcherism?2.In what sense was the War of 1812 important to the development of the United States?参考答案一 1 DDCCC 6 BBAAD 11 CDAAD 16 DCCDD二 1 TFFFT 6 FTTFT三 1 Norman 2 Shakespeare 3 jury judge 4 BBC 5 Martin Luther King6 Federal State7 4, July8 baby boom四1 The official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nortain Ireland.2 Tthe main causes of the Hundred Years’ War were partly territorial and partly economic.3 The primary sources of British law are: (1) Statutes of Parliament; (2) common law; (3) equity law; (4) European Community law.4 The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of material success and spiritual frustration or confusion and purposelessness.5 The “Lost Generation refers to those who are both physically and spiritu ally impotent.6 The first was to win the war; the second was to establish a postwar political structure in accord with American interests and to prevent the Soviet Union from over-expansion.7 (1) Steady development in the 50s and 60s;(2) Economic recession in the 70s;(3) Economic recovery in the 80s.8 The United state has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.9. Because it contributes to developing the national strength and personal success.10 The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.五1 Thanksgiving Day is a typical American holiday. It is an annual day of thanks for the blessings people have enjoyed during the year. The theme of thanksgiving has been peace and plenty, health and happiness.2 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 It was signed into law by President Jonson in 1964. It outlawed discrimination not only in public housing, but also in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 六1：The election of 1979 returned the Conservative Party to power and Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister in Britain. Her policies are popularly referred to as Thatcherism. It included:(1) the return to private ownership of state-owned industries;(2) the use of monetarist polices to control inflation;(3) the weakening of trade union;(4) the strengthening of the role market forces in the economy;(5) an emphasis on law and order.2 The war, however, had great impact on the development of the United States.（1）The war made people realize the importance of a strong national government.（2）The war strengthened the feeling of national unity and patriotism.（3）For almost 10 years after the war, the Americans turned their attention to the development of the western part of the continent.（4）It made both Britain and Unites States realize that their disputes should be solve through negotiation..Please write any three of the 13 colonies the British established along the east coast of North America between 1607 and 1733.。

致用英语英语国家概况单元复习题选择题Unit 3致用英语英语国家概况单元复习题选择题Unit Three Political System1. The number of the Representatives from each American state depends on the _____.A. contribution a state has made to the nationB. populationC. sizeD. none of the above2. There are two major national parties in Britain: the Conservative party and _____.A. the Liberal PartyB. the Democratic PartyC. the Labour PartyD. the Republican Party3. In the United Kingdom, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of _____.A. the Lord ChancellorB. the MonarchC. the Prime MinisterD. the King4. The first American president to be elected from the Republican Party was______.A. Thomas JeffersonB. James MonroeC. James MadisonD. Abraham Lincoln5. The general election in Britain is held every ____ years.A. fourB. threeC. sixD. five6. The real power of the British government lies in _____.A. the House of CommonsB. the cabinet headed by the Prime MinisterC. the Prime MinisterD. the Queen7. By tradition, the leader of the majority party is appointed _____ by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom.A. Prime MinisterB. Member of ParliamentC. Lord of appealD. Speaker of the House8. In 1865, the __________ Amendment which banned slavery was added to the Constitution.A. TenthB. TwelfthC. ThirteenthD. Fourteenth9. In the U.S., a President can be elected to office only ________.A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four times10. The Senate is composed of ______ seats from each state in the U.S.A. 2B. 5C. 8D. 1011. _____ is the leader of the British government.A. Prime MinisterB. QueenC. PresidentD. Governor12. The first American president to be elected from the Republican Party was______.A. Thomas JeffersonB. James MonroeC. James MadisonD. Abraham Lincoln13. In the United Kingdom, the party which wins the ____ number of seats in the House of Commons becomes the official Opposition.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest14. In Britain, ___ has the ultimate authority of legislation.A. the QueenB. the House of CommonsC. the House of LordsD. the Prime Minister15. The American Constitution was drawn up in ____A. 1787B. 1790C. 1783D. 178916. In USA, _______________ has the right to determine whether or not the laws and acts of government are in accordance with the Constitution.A. the PresidentB. the SenateC. the Supreme CourtD. the Representatives17. U.S. presidents normally serve a (an) __ term.A. eight-yearB. four-yearC. six-yearD. two year18.The Bill of rights is the term used for ______ to the Constitution of the United States.A. the first ten amendmentsB. the last five amendmentsC. the tenth amendmentD. the most important amendment19. The President of the United States is head of the branch.a. legislativeb. executivec. judiciald. party20. The general election in the USA is held every ____ years.A. fourB. threeC. sixD. five21. The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament.A. 650B. 1,200C. 1,198D. 76322. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in the .A. the House of LordsB. the House of CommonsC. the Privy CouncilD. the Shadow Cabinet23. Which branch of the American government has the power to interpret the Constitution?A.The Supreme CourtB.The PresidentC.The HouseD.The Senate24. Frderalism is a system of government in which ________.A. power is given to a central government which deals with all matters of nationalnterestB. power is distributed between two tiers of government, each exercising its allotted powers independent of the otherC. a central government has no real power and it must depend on the other tier of governmentD. one tier of government must depend on the other tier of government25. The first ten amendments, known as _____, were added to the Constitution in 1791.A. the Bill of RightsB. the ArticlesC. Civil Rights26. After the Federal Government was established, the city _____ was chosen as the capital for the time being.A. WashingtonB. New YorkC. Philadelphia27. _____ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution.A. The CabinetB. The Supreme CourtC. PresidentD. Congress28. The political system of the US is based on the following except _____.A. federalismB. the constitutional monarchyC. the separation of powersD. respect for the constitution29. The US Federal Government is composed of the following except _____.A. the legislativeB. the standing committeeC. the judicialD. the executive30. The law-making or the legislative body in the government is _____.A. the Supreme CourtB. the CongressC. the CabinetD. the presiden t’s committee31. The seats in the Senate are allocated to different states_____.A according to their populationB according to their sizeC according to their tax paid to federal governmentD equally感谢您使用本店文档您的满意是我们的永恒的追求！（本句可删）------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------。

广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育《英语国家概况》第三套复习题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.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.2.British Parliament is the law-making body of the British government.3.The members in the House of Lords are appointed rather than elected.4.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.5.Cabinet members in Britain are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties inParliament.6.The British history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.7.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.8.The name of Britain came from an Angle-Saxon tribe – the Britons.9.The Anglo –Saxons came to Britain before the Roman invasion.10.The Vikings began to attack the English coasts in the 6th century.11.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.12.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.13.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans for trade andterritory, security and the throne.14.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actuallydefended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.15.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world and still is today.16.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.17.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British economic andsocial problems.18.Britain is the world’s leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.19.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical andtropical zones.20.When children finish schooling at 16 in Britain, they are required to take A-level exams.Answer keys: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8.F 9. F 10. F11. T 12. F 13. T 14. T 15. F 16. T 17. F 18. F 19. T 20. FII. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. (2 points each, 40 points in total)1. In ___B_____, the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 19482. 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 pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except ____D______.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted ____C_____ of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D. 84%5. The car industy in Britain is mostly ____A_______.A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned6. Of the following sectors in Britain, _____C_____ has experienced spectacular growth since the end ofWorld War II.A. agricultureB. energy industyC. service industyD. manufacturing industy7. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the ____D_______.A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s8. About ____B____ of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D.8%9. 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 contribution10. 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 references11. 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 Telegraph12. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except __A_______A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messagesC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime13. The state of ___A____ is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida14. 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, west15. The largest river in the U.S. is ____B_______.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River16. 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 Midwest17. The largest minority in the United States is the ___B______.A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC.Native AmericansD. Asians18. The characteristic of dominant American culture is _____D________.A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class19. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at __C_____ in _________.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettesC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia20. Pilgrim Fathers are a group of ____B___ who came to America to avoid persecution in England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians。

致用英语英语国家概况单元复习题选择题Unit one General Introduction1. _____is the largest city and the chief port of the United States.A. Washington D.C.B. Los AngelesC. San FranciscoD. New York City2. Which flower is symbol of England？A. ThistleB. ShamrockC. DaffodilD. Rose3. The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A. the Star-Spangled BannerB. Uncle SamC. Hot DogD. Union Jack4. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the ____ and the North Sea in the east,A. eastB. southC. westD. north5. Which name is NOT related to Britain?A. Northern IrelandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Toronto6. The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of _____ crosses.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four7. Washington D.C. is named after___________.A. the U.S. President George WashingtonB. Christopher ColumbusC. both George Washington and Christopher ColumbusD. none of them8. Of the fifty states, the smallest state in area is_____.A. Rhode IslandB. VirginiaC. TexasD. Montana9．The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A. the Stars and stripesB. Uncle SamC. Hot DogD. Union Jack10. The tern “Father of Waters” is used to refer to _____.A. the Amazon RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Nile RiverD. the Hudson River11. What is the name of Britain’s highest mountain?A. Anne BoleynB. Ben NevisC. SnowdoniaD. Scafell12. Which is the correct name to use to refer to Britain in a political way?A. Great BritainB. The British IslesC. The United KingdomD. England13. The river Thames is in _____.A. WalesB. ScotlandC. EnglandD. Northern Ireland14. When we speak of “father of waters” or “old man river”, we are referring to .A. the Colorado RiverB. the Ohio RiverC. the Missouri RiverD. the Mississippi River15. On the island of Great Britain, there are ________.A. four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandB. four political divisions—England, Scotland, Wales and IrelandC. three political divisions—England, Scotland, and WalesD. three political divisions—England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland16.The largest state of the United States is ______.A. TexasB.AlaskaC. California [D]Hawaii17. The United States today is the _____ largest country in size in the world.A. thirdB. fifthC. fourth18. Hawaii is in the _____ Ocean.A. AtlanticB. IndianC. PacificD. Arctic19. Detroit is famous for the production of _____.A. automobileB. timberC. bamboo20 ．Of the fifty states, the smallest state in area is_____.A．Rhode Island B ．Virginia C．Texas D ．Montana 21. The District of Manhattan is in the city if _____.A Washington D.C.B San FranciscoC New YorkD Chicago22. The U.S. is called a “melting pot” because _____.A its steel industry is highly developedB it has great influence on the worldC it is an important economic center of the worldD people from different races live there together。

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King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table
Viking Britain, 793, King Alfred, the Great
In the ninth century they conquered and settled the extreme north and west of Scotland, and also some coastal regions of Ireland.
Their conquest of England was halted when they were defeated by King Alfred of the Saxon kingdom of Wessex. This resulted in an agreement in 878 which divided England between Wessex in the south and west, and the “Danelaw” in the north and east.
The Viking Britain (793)
Another wave of Germanic invasion came in the eighth century. These invaders were known as Vikings, the Norsemen or Danes, who came from Scandinavia.
The Romans left behind on Britain three things of value: Welsh Christianity, the Roman roads and cities, especially London.

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英语国家概况选择题Unit 1True or False:1.The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland located in northern Europe.2.The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions---England, Scotland,Wales and Ireland.3.England is one of the two largest islands in the British Isles.4.The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of smallones.5.Wales likes on the east coast of the Ireland of Great Britain.6.The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independentcountries tha tall used to be colonies of Britain.7.In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakesprovide some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.8.Britain’s longest river is the Thame s.9.The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England.10.Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm current thatsweeps up from the equator and flows past the British Isles.Unit 2True or False:1.The English, the Scots, and the Welsh are Anglo-Saxons, but the Irish are Celts.2.London and England as a whole have great influence over the rest of the UnitedKingdom because of their large population.3.People of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi origin are the largest group ofimmigrants in Britain./doc/725739198.html,pared with the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of olderpeople and a higher percentage of younger people.5.The Welsh language is official language of in Wales.6.Scottish Gaelic is the official language in Scotland.7.The English language is the predominant language in Northern Ireland.8.English people all strive to free themselves of regional or local accents in order tosound like educated English-speaking people.9.Social class in the UK lays more emphasis on money and property.10.Britishness is associated with political, historical, technological, sporting, andcultural achievements in Britain.Unit 4True or False1.Although the monarch does not officially have any power, he (or she) does havegreat influence.2.Britain does not have a written constitution , or set of rules, that the governmentmust obey.3.Each member of Parliament represents a constituency, andholds his seat duringthe life of a Parliament.4. A general election may be called by the government at any time but must bewithin four years of the previous one.5.The House of Lords is the second chamber where changes in law can be made.6.The party which wins the second largest number of seats in the House of Lordsbecomes the official Opposition.7.Ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the PrimeMinister.8.The Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in the Houseof Lords.9.The two major parties in Britain today are the Conservative Party and the LiberalDemocratic Party.10.Ministers I Britain cannot be elected Members of Parliament at the same time.Unit 5True or False:1.Although Britain is a unitary state, it does not have a single legal system.2. A Magistrate’s Court sits with a jury.3.In Scotland, all appeals are heard by three or four judges of the High Court ofJusticiary.4.Police Officers in Great Britain do not normally carryfirearms.5.Lond on’s Metropolitan Police Force is directly under t he Lord Chancellor.6.The main courts of civil jurisdiction in England and Wales are the CountyCourts.7.The House of Lords is the court of last resort for most instances of UK law.8.The Lord Chancellor is the highest court officer in Britain.9.Unless the case with which an arrested person is charged is very serious, hewill usually be granted bail if he cannot be brought before the court within a day.10.If a person is charged with murder, and he has sufficient means, he must begranted legal aid.Unit 6True or False:1.A century ago the British economy was among the strongest in the world.2.John Maynard Keynes was an influential American economist.3.A strong opponent of the policies of the Labor Party, Margaret Thatcher worked toincrease government control over the British economy.4.In Britain service industries account for about two-thirds of its gross domestic product.5.The area between London and South Wales is often referred to as Britain’s “Silicon Glen”.6.Britain imports chiefly manufactured goods an exportsmostly raw materials.7.Most of the United Kingdom’s trade is with other developed countries, especially other member s of the EU.8.The value of Britain’s exports of goods usually exceeds the value of its imports.9.Today, the City of London is the center of London where government departments are located.10.The trade union movement in Britain has become stronger these years because of changes in the structure of employment.Unit 7True or False:1.The National Health Service (NHS) provides for every resident, regardlessof income, a full range of medical services.2.The National Health Service is now a largely free service.3.Social services authorities give help to families facing special problems.4.Social Security benefits are increased annually in line percentage increasein retail prices.5.General Practitioners receive fees based on the number of individualswho register with them as patients.6.The nuclear family accounts for a majority of households and hasincreased in recent years.7.In Northern Ireland, the needs of those in difficulty are met by localauthorities, who draw upon funds provided by theDepartment of Workand Pensions(DWP).8.Eye tests and dental treatments in NHS hospitals are free of charge.9.Personal social services refer to the provision of financial support for thepeople in difficulty.10.Most British people now live in detached houses.Unit 8True or False:1.In the UK, more than half of the Christians attend worship on a regular bais.2.Christianity was first introduced into Britain by St. Augustine in the 6th century.3.Under the Act of Settlement in 1701, the British Monarch is required to bemember of the Church of England.4.The Supreme Governor of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury.5.Canterbury Cathedral is used for the Coronation of all British Monarchs.6.In 1994 the first women were ordained as priests in the Anglican Church.7.The Church of Scotland is the established church in Scotland and is subject tostate control.8.The Baptist Union of Great Britain is the largest of the free churches in Britain.9.The UK has the second largest Jewish community in Western Europe.10.Since the United Kingdom guarantees its citizens religious freedom withoutinterference from the state or the community, religion in Britain is separated from politics.Unit 9True or False:1.Parents are required by law to see that their children receive full-timeeducation between the age of 5 and 16.2.Most of the state secondary school population in Great Britain attendscomprehensive schools.3.Thanks to the 1988 Education Reform Act, the UK has since provided universaland free state primary and secondary education.4.The Secretary of State for Education is responsible for education in the UK.5.The Department of Education and Science is primarily responsible for publicspending on schools.6.In the UK, public schools are public-funded.7.Universities and higher education colleges in the UK enjoy academic freedom,appoint their own staff, award their own degrees, deiced which students to admit and are financially self-reliant.8.In the UK, most undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees take three years tocomplete.Unit 10True or False:1.People in the UK spend about most of the free time in the pub.2.The Royal National Theatre often performs in Stratford-upon-Avon,Shakespeare’s birthplace.3.With the emergence of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who, Britishpopular music led the world form the early 1980s.4.British Library, the national library, is one of the world’s thee largest.5.The UK’S biggest-selling newspaper is The Times .6.Channel 4 is state-owned, though it operates in a commercial way.7.The national sport of the UK is rugby.8.Cricket is popular in all the four home nations.9.Golf was born in Scotland.10.Tennis is the highest profile sport for the two weeks of the WimbledonChampionships.True or False:1.The United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Pacific inthe east.2.The Mississippi River is the longest river in the US.3.The Appalachian region is both complicated and varied, containing not only someof the highest mountains in North America, but also a vast expanse of intermontane basins, plateaus, and isolated ranges.4.Western Washington and Oregon receive plenty of rain and Central California isnoticeably drier in winter.5.New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America.6.Washington D.C. is located in the Southern States Region and is also part of astate.7.Many Southerners have a strong sense of regional loyalty and take pride in theSouth’s history and tradition.8.The Midwestern States Region is a vast area of generally flat land that coversmuch of the center of the United States./doc/725739198.html,s Vegas and Reno stand out as “American Dreamland”, for they primarily find wealth through the gambling and entertainment industries.10.Hawaii has the largest land area of all the states, and Alaska has one of thesmallest land areas.True or False:1.The first English colony in the Americas was founded at Jamestown,Virginia, in 1607.2.Before the War of Independence, there were 13 colonies in NorthAmerica.3.The Louisiana Purchase was executed under the Jefferson Administration.4.When many thousands of Southerners saw the victory of Abraham Lincolnin the 1860s election as not simply a political defeat but also a threat to allsouthern institutions and the southern way of life, they decided to secedefrom the Confederacy.5.The Progressive Movement was a well-organized, unified movement,demanding government regulation of economy and social condition.6.The United States formally went into war against German in 1917.7.The Stock Market collapse occurred in 1928 in the United States.8.The Truman Doctrine referred to military and economic aid to Greece andTurkey.9.Nixon was the second president in American history to resign from thehighest office of the nation.10.The black-white racial chasm in post-Civil-Rights-Movement America washighlighted by the savage beating of Martin Luther King by police officersin 1992.Unit4True or False:1.The Constitution of the United States, after its ratification, has never been revised.2.According to the Constitution, the federal government is responsible for addressing questions that affect the nation as a whole as well as individual states.3.Separation of powers is designed to prevent power from being concentrated in one branch of government.4.The government is divided into four branches: the legislative, the presidency, the bureaucracy and the judiciary.5.The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional and thereby make it invalid.6.Candidates for the presidency can only be chosen by political parties.7.The president has great executive but no legislative power.8.Congressmen serve a term of six years while senators servea term of two years.9.The Democrats are thought of as associated with business, Anglo-Americans, and the rich.10.The number of Senators from each state is based upon its population.Unit 5True or False:1.Since the U.S. economy is based on free enterprise, there is little governmentinvolvement in the economy.2.As the first country to have entered the “post –industrial” society, the U.S. has amanufacturing industry unraveled by any other country in the world.3.In the 18th century, the New England colonies specialized in producing tobaccofrom plantations.4.Alexander Hamilton adopted a policy in favor of small farmers.5.While most Americans embraced the idea of money-making and held successfulbusinessmen in great admiration, they resented big businesses monopolizing any industry in any form.6.By 1965, a majority of U.S. workers held white-collar rather than blue-collar jobs.7.Many urban Americans, particularly Blacks and Hispanics, found the postwarprosperity inaccessible to them.8.The American West is now an important region of corn and wheat.9.While manufacturing giants such as IBM and General Electric enjoy worldwidereputation as the pillars of the American economy, the U.S. economy is by no means dominated by giant corporations.10.As the number of workers employed in the traditional manufacturing industrieshas declined, union membership has dropped in recent years.Unit 8True or False:1.Americans generally hold that everyone is entitled to education.2.Americans believe that education is beneficial to individuals and the society alike.3.In the United States, public education at elementary and secondary level is free.4.American education system is characterized by diversity.5.According to the U.S. constitution, education is the responsibility of the federal government.6.There is little similarity in the education system of the 50 states.7.The state board of education is responsible for the education policy of the state.8.The oldest institution of higher education in the United States is Harvard University.9.Junior colleges offer only BA degree.10.The Affirmative action program aims to help ethnic and racial minorities in elementary and secondary education.Unit 1True or False: FFFFF FTFFT Multiple Choice: CCBDA BCADB Unit 2True or False: FTTFT FTFFT Multiple Choice: DADDA AADDD Unit3Multiple Choice: DBBDA AADCAUnit 4TTTFF FTFFF AABDA BBACCUnit 5TTFTF TFFTT CADBA CCDACUnit 6TFFTF FTFFF BBDAC CBDDDUnit 7TTTTF FFFFF CBDCB CCCBDUnit 8FFTFF TFFTF CBDAD CADBAUnit 9TTFFF FFTTT CADDD CBDDD Unit 10FFFTF TFFTT ABABA ACABBUnit 1FTFFT FTTTF DBDBB ACDBAUnit 2TFTFF TFFFF CAADD AACCBUnit 4FFTFT FFFFF DDCAD BBCDA Unit 5FFFFT FTFTT ACADA DADBB Unit 8TTTTF FTFFF DCABD BBCAB。

广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育《英语国家概况》第三套复习题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.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.2.British Parliament is the law-making body of the British government.3.The members in the House of Lords are appointed rather than elected.4.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.5.Cabinet members in Britain are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties inParliament.6.The British history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.7.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.8.The name of Britain came from an Angle-Saxon tribe – the Britons.9.The Anglo –Saxons came to Britain before the Roman invasion.10.The Vikings began to attack the English coasts in the 6th century.11.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.12.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.13.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans for trade andterritory, security and the throne.14.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen Elizabeth I actuallydefended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.15.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world and still is today.16.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.17.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British economic andsocial problems.18.Britain is the world’s leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.19.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical andtropical zones.20.When children finish schooling at 16 in Britain, they are required to take A-level exams.Answer keys: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8.F 9. F 10. F11. T 12. F 13. T 14. T 15. F 16. T 17. F 18. F 19. T 20. FII. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. (2 points each, 40 points in total)1. In ___B_____, the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 19482. 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 pensions3. The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except ____D______.A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted ____C_____ of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D. 84%5. The car industy in Britain is mostly ____A_______.A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD. privately-owned6. Of the following sectors in Britain, _____C_____ has experienced spectacular growth since the end ofWorld War II.A. agricultureB. energy industyC. service industyD. manufacturing industy7. In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the ____D_______.A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s8. About ____B____ of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D.8%9. 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 contribution10. 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 references11. 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 Telegraph12. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except __A_______A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messagesC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime13. The state of ___A____ is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida14. 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, west15. The largest river in the U.S. is ____B_______.A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River16. 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 Midwest17. The largest minority in the United States is the ___B______.A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC.Native AmericansD. Asians18. The characteristic of dominant American culture is _____D________.A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class19. The first successful English colony in North America was founded at __C_____ in _________.A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettesC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia20. Pilgrim Fathers are a group of ____B___ who came to America to avoid persecution in England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians。

Vikings the Normans
Medieval Britain (1066-1485)

Establishment


The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last invasion of England by foreigners. It marked the establishment of feudalism in England.
After You Read
Column A 1. The Celts 2. The Romans 3. The Anglo Saxons 4. Vikings Column B a. Robin Hood b. Stonehenge c. Hadrian’s Wall d. King Arthur
Unit Three
History of Britain
主讲: 石子娟
Warm up
Think about the following questions.
1. Where did the British people come from? _______________________________
5. The Normans
e. Westminster Abby
British Invasion History
Invasion Time 43 A.D. 5th century 8th century 1066 Invaders the Romans the Angles and Saxons
Norman Conquest

Significance

The best-known event in English history Duke William of Normandy, from northern France On October 14, 1066

《英语国家概况》复习题及参考答案一Multiple choice ( 30’)( ) 1 As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of ___ in England.A grainB farm toolsC housesD labor( ) 2 In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’s Progress and _________ .A the Jew of MaltaB the School of ArcheryC Novum OrganumD Paradise Lost( ) 3. In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London Working Men’s Association.A householdersB tenantsC small shopkeepersD office workers( ) 4. In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of ______.A. pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals( ) 5. In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike.A a choirB a political partyC a trade unionD a club( ) 6 The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________.A People’s CharterB Magna CartaC King’s CharterD the Declaration of human rights( ) 7 Henry Ⅱwas the first king of the ________ dynasty.A MalcolmB PlantagenetC WindsorD Tudor( ) 8. __________ is the most typically English of sportsA CricketB GolfC TennisD Horse-racing( ) 9. By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain.A Nanjing, Hong KongB Tianjing, Hong KongC Nanjing, MacauD Tianjing, Macau( ) 10. In _______, the name Great Britain came into being.A 1689B 1702C 1701D 1707( ) 11. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___.A the farm failureB the bank failuresC the stock market crashD the high unemployment( ) 12．What are the problems that the U.S. economy has faced from time to time?A InflationB DepressionsC RecessionsD all of the above( ) 13．The real American literature began________.A after the war of IndependenceB after the Westward MovementC after the Civil WarD after the Civil Rights Movement( ) 14. In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ .A coalB electricityC oilD wheat( ) 15. In the United States, if the parents don’t send their children to school at certain age, ________ .A the state government will be responsible for itB they will educate the children themselvesC they can save a lot of moneyD they are breaking the law( ) 16. The U.S. and China established their diplomatic relations in _____.A 1974B 1972C 1978D 1979( ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”A Woodrow WilsonB Theodore RooseveltC Franklin D. RooseveltD George Washington( ) 18. One of the characteristics of the American people is _______ and it is said they are always ______.A liberty, debatingB aggressiveness, starting warsC mobility, on the moveD greediness, making money( ) 19. Hemingway’s most famous masterpiece was ______.A The Sun Also RisesB A Farewell to ArmsC For Whom the Bell TollsD Old Man and the Sea( ) 20. The system of higher education in the U. S. has three principle functions except ____-.A teachingB researchC public serviceD individual servicefollowing statements are T (true) or F (false) according to what you have learned. (10’)( ) 1 There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: Scotland, Wales and England.( ) 2 Under William’s rule, the freeman were at the bottom of the feudal system.( ) 3 The English Civil War is also called the Glorious Revolution.( ) 4 In U.K, a Parliament has a maximum duration of 4 years.( ) 5 Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the birth of Christ, and is the greatest of Christian festivals. ( ) 6 Chicago is known as the automobile capital of the world.( ) 7 Between 1850 and1880, many early Chinese immigrants to the United States worked in the mining industry, especially in the gold mines.( ) 8 The Pilgrims built a colony named Plymouth after they arrived in America.( ) 9. The longest war that the United States has fought is the Civil War.( ) 10. Higher education in the U.S consists of six types of institutions.三Fill in the following blanks: (10’)1 In 1066, England was conquered by the _____________ who were led by William the Conqueror.2 The greatest writer in the English language is ____________________ .3 In criminal trials in Britain, the issue of guilt or innocence is to be decided by the ________ while sentence is to be passed by the _______________ .4 The dominant broadcasting corporation in Britain is ____________, which is controlled by the state.5 The most famous leader of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s was ______________________.6 The U.S. system of government has two layers of rule. They are the ___________ government and the ______ government.7. The National Day of the United States is ______.8 Between 1946 and 1961, more than 63 million babies were born in the United States, who were known as the ______________ generation.四Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. (30’)1 What is the official name of Britain?2 What were the main causes of the Hundred Years’War?3 What are the primary sources of British law?4 How was the 1920s in the United States described by many historians?5 What is the meaning of the “Lost Generation”?6. What were the two guiding principles underlying America diplomatic activities in World War Two?7. What are the three periods as far as the evolution the British economy since the Second World War is concerned?8. What kind of economic system does the United States have?9. Why is education very important to Americans?10. What does the British Parliament consist of?五Explain each of the following terms in English. ( 10’)1 Thanksgiving Day2 the Civil Rights Act of 1964六Write between 100-120 words on EITHER of the following topics. ( 10’)1. What is Thatcherism and what are the major components of Thatcherism?2.In what sense was the War of 1812 important to the development of the United States?参考答案一 1 DDCCC 6 BBAAD 11 CDAAD 16 DCCDD二 1 TFFFT 6 FTTFT三 1 Norman 2 Shakespeare 3 jury judge 4 BBC 5 Martin Luther King6 Federal State7 4, July8 baby boom四1 The official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nortain Ireland.2 Tthe main causes of the Hundred Years’ War were partly territorial and partly economic.3 The primary sources of British law are: (1) Statutes of Parliament; (2) common law; (3) equity law; (4) European Community law.4 The 1920s in the United States has been described by many historians as a period of material success and spiritual frustration or confusion and purposelessness.5 The “Lost Generation refers to those who are both physically and spiritu ally impotent.6 The first was to win the war; the second was to establish a postwar political structure in accord with American interests and to prevent the Soviet Union from over-expansion.7 (1) Steady development in the 50s and 60s;(2) Economic recession in the 70s;(3) Economic recovery in the 80s.8 The United state has a free-market economy with a dominant private sector.9. Because it contributes to developing the national strength and personal success.10 The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.五1 Thanksgiving Day is a typical American holiday. It is an annual day of thanks for the blessings people have enjoyed during the year. The theme of thanksgiving has been peace and plenty, health and happiness.2 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 It was signed into law by President Jonson in 1964. It outlawed discrimination not only in public housing, but also in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 六1：The election of 1979 returned the Conservative Party to power and Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister in Britain. Her policies are popularly referred to as Thatcherism. It included:(1) the return to private ownership of state-owned industries;(2) the use of monetarist polices to control inflation;(3) the weakening of trade union;(4) the strengthening of the role market forces in the economy;(5) an emphasis on law and order.2 The war, however, had great impact on the development of the United States.（1）The war made people realize the importance of a strong national government.（2）The war strengthened the feeling of national unity and patriotism.（3）For almost 10 years after the war, the Americans turned their attention to the development of the western part of the continent.（4）It made both Britain and Unites States realize that their disputes should be solve through negotiation..Please write any three of the 13 colonies the British established along the east coast of North America between 1607 and 1733.。

英语国家概况练习题《英语国家概况》英国部分练习题（1-2章）第一章 Land and People 考题I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts：1. The British Isles are made up of________A. two large islands and hundreds of small onesB. two large islands and Northern IrelandC. three large islands and hundreds of small onesD. three large islands and Northern Ireland2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are_______A. Britain， Scotland and WalesB. England， Scotland and WalesC. Britain， Scotland and IrelandD. England， Scotland and Ireland3. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries______A. that have a large number of British immigrantsB. that fought on the side of Britain in the two world warsC. that speak English as their native languageD. that were once colonies of Britain4. About a hundred years ago，as a result of imperialist expansion，Britain ruled an empire that had one fourth of the world's people and ______of the world's land area.A. one thirdB. one fifthC. one fourthD. two fifths答案：选择： 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.2. 1949， Dublin简答1.What are the differences between Britain and the British Isles，Great Britain，England，the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth？The British Isles， Great Britain and England are geographical names，no the official names of the country， while the official name is the United Kingdom， but the full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.2. Describe the geographical position of Britain？Britain is an island country. It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the south and the North Sea in the east.3.Whereabouts in Great Britain are mostly highland and lowland？The north and west of Britain are mainly highland， while the south and south-east are mostly lowlands.4. Does Britain have a favorable climate？ Why？Yes， it has a favorable climate， because it has a maritime type of climate——winters are mild， not too cold and summers are cool， not toohot. It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. It has a small range of temperature， too.5. What are the factors which influence the climate in Britain？Which part of Britain has the most rainfall and which part is thedriest？The factors which influence the climate in Britain are the following three：1） The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences；2） The prevailing south-west winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate；3） The North Atlantic Drift， a warm current， passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.The northwestern part has the most rainfall，while the south-eastern corner is the driest.6. Describe the distribution of Britain's population.Britain has a population of 57 million. It is densely populated，with an average of 237people per square kilometer. It is also very unevenly distributed， with 90%of the population in urban areas，10% in rural areas. Geographically， most British people live in England. Of the total of 57 million people，47 million live in England； 14 million live in London and Southeastern England.7. What are the three natural zones in Scotland？The three natural zones in Scotland are： the Highlands in the north，the central Lowlands， and the southern Uplands.8. What is the difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots， Welsh and Irish？The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons， while the Scots， Welsh and rash are Celts.9. What are the differences in character and speech between southern England and northern England？How do the Welsh keep their language and culture alive？The Welsh are emotional and cheerful people. The Scots are hospitable，generous and friendly. Irish are known for their charm and vivacity aswell as for the beauty of their Irish girls. Throughout the year they have festivals of song and dance and poetry called Eisteddfodau. On these occasions competitions are held in Welsh poetry， music， singing and art and in this way they keep the Welsh language and Welsh culture alive.10. What is the main problem in Northern Ireland？Hundreds of years ago Scots and English Protestants were sent to live in Northern Ireland. Since then there has been bitter fighting between the Protestants and the Roman Catholics. The former are the dominant group，while the latter are seeking more social， political and economic opportunities. The British Government and the government of Ireland are now working together to bring peace to Northern Ireland.Arrival and settlement of the CeltsBasis of modern English race： the Anglo-SaxonsThe Viking and Danish invasionsKing Alfred and his contributionsThe Norman Conquest and its consequences1 The earliest invasion of England is that by _____.A. the IberianB. the DanesC. the CeltsD. the Anglo-Saxons2 the Celts religion was _____.A. ChristianityB. DruidismC. Norman beliefD. Roman Catholic3 the Anglo-Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain.A. ChristianB. DruidC. Roman CatholicD. Teutonic4 The Anglo-Saxons established _____ system， whereby the lord of the manor collected taxes and organized the local army.A. salveB. feudalC. manorial（采邑制度）D. Capitalistic5. The Anglo-Saxons created the _____ to advise the king，the basis of the Privy Council.A. SynodB. Witan（议会）C. Whit byD. Shirt court6. ______ was known as “the father of the British navy”。

1．第1题Which civil airline was started in 1924 after the First World War?A.Imperial AirwaysB.BritishAirwaysC.Hawker-Siddeley AviationD.the British Aircraft Corporation您的答案：A2．第2题Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.In 1981, some convicted IRA prisoners went onA hunger-strike.B.They demanded for the status of being “political prisoners” by starving themselvC.Margaret Thatcher’s government gave in to their political demand.D.The death of prisoners revitalized the political movement of Sinn Fein.您的答案：C3．第3题Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A.The three-tier government systemB.Secret BallotsC.The two-chamber parliamentD.The public services您的答案：B4．第4题_________is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A.The Sydney Morning HeraldB.The AustralianC.The MercuryD.The Australian Financial Review您的答案：A5．第5题Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religion.B.The freedom of searching a person’s home by police.C.The freedom of speech and of the press.D.The right to own weapons if one wishes.您的答案：B6．第6题The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ___A.George Washington.B.Thomas Jefferson.C.William Penn.D.Benjamin Franklin.您的答案：C7．第7题Public servants in New Zealand are officials working in government departmentsA.whose appointments are independent of political process.B.whose appointments are determined by government ministers.C.who will lose their positions when the government changes.D.who are members of the party in power.您的答案：A8．第8题Black Americans sang the anthem of the civil rights movements,“_________” affirming their commitment to fight racial prejudice.A.“Let it all hang out.”B.“Hell, no, we won’t go.”C.“We Shall Overcome.”D.“Speak your heart without interruption”您的答案：C9．第14题Which country/area is Australia’s largest export market for beef and veal?A.SingaporeB.The United StatesC.The Republic of KoreaD.The Middle East您的答案：B10．第15题The three influential Canadian Prime Ministers have a lot of things in common. Which of the following is the exception?A.They came from Quebec and could speak French as fluently as English.B.They were educated as lawyers.C.They shared the vision of a strong, united Canada and worked hard to overcome thD. They belong to the same political party.您的答案：D11．第16题In 1816 the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Citizen Army staged a rebellion against British rule, recorded in history as ____.A.the Easter Rising of 1916B.the Home Rule CampaignC.the Fenian movementD.the national agrarian movement您的答案：A12．第17题Judges are appointed by ____ on the advice of ____.A.the Senate, the GovernmentB.the Parliament, the Prime MinisterC.the Prime Minister, the ParliamentD.the President, the Government您的答案：D13．第18题What is the first official language of the Irish Republic?A.EnglishB.IrishC.CelticD.Gaelic您的答案：B14．第26题Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election?A.members in the House of CommonsB.Lords in the House of LordsC.the UK citizens Above the Age of 18D.the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic您的答案：B15．第27题Which of the following statements about the UK economy is NOT true?A.Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.B. Britain has experienced A relative economic decline since 1945.C.There has been A period of steady decreasing of living standards.D.Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita.您的答案：C16．第28题In 1969, the British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street. They came firstA.to maintain traffic order in Northern Ireland.B.to protect the Catholic people.C.to protect the Protestant people.D.to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep social o您的答案：B17．第29题In 1988, Canada established with _____ the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to help facilitate economic integration, and later _____ joined the group.A.the United States, MexicoB.Australia, New ZealandC. Great Britain, FranceD. Norway, Mexico您的答案：A18．第30题Which of the following about the north region of Canada is NOT true?A.The north is a scarcely populated area of ice and oceans.B.Most of the inhabitants are Aboriginal people.C.In 1999, there will be three administrative territories here.D.People in this region depend only on arts and crafts for living.您的答案：D19．第31题By 1985, how many per cent of immigrants were non-European?A.30 per centB.80 per centC.60 per centD.50 per cent您的答案：C20．第32题Who are qualified to vote at local elections?A.Only Irish citizensB.Irish and British citizensC.Residents of Ireland and Northern IrelandD.All residents of Ireland, regardless of citizenship您的答案：D21．第33题When did the participation in second level education rise from about 45% to up to 90%?A.After 1950B.After 1960C.After 1970D.After 1980您的答案：B22．第36题Which invention marked the beginning of “The Age of Visual Information”?A.newspaper.B.telegraph.undry machine.D.television.您的答案：D23．第37题In January 1965, President Johnson declared “____________” to eliminate poverty “by opening to e veryone the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.”A.war against VietnamB.war against povertyC.war against JapanD.New Frontier program您的答案：B24．第38题The Maori word “Marae” means _________.A.Maori cultureB.non-Maori or EuropeanC.protocolD.meeting house您的答案：D25．第39题Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A.The growth of capitalism.B.The Renaissance.C.The Religious Reformation.D.The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.您的答案：D26．第40题According to the text, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, who considered the Japanese population in the west coast of North America a potential security threat?A.the federal government of CanadaB.the local governments in CanadaC.the United NationsD.Amnesty International您的答案：B27．第41题Up until 1970’s the Irish economy was ____.A.inward-lookingB.trade-dependentC.based on serviceD.based on manufacturing您的答案：A28．第42题Under the Constitution, the President of Ireland is elected by ___.A.the majority of the Parliament and SenateB.the majorityC.direct vote from Irish peopleD.indirect vote from Irish people您的答案：CIn Ireland, writers can publish their works ______.A.Only in IrishB.Only in EnglishC.in either Irish or EnglishD.in neither Irish nor English您的答案：C30．第44题The first Irish national state was set up in _____.A.1919B.1920C.1922D.1949您的答案：C31．第9题Beef cattle is the livestock hat has the biggest number in the UK.您的答案：错误32．第10题Service industry does not include steelmaking.您的答案：正确33．第11题Mark Twain’s works are characterized by egotism.您的答案：错误34．第12题The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1945.您的答案：错误35．第13题During the Cold War period, the United States and the Soviet Union were on the brink of a nuclear war when the US fought the Korean War.您的答案：错误36．第19题Playing football is NOT an activity in Shakespeare’s time.您的答案：错误37．第20题Rabbits have nothing to do with Easter.您的答案：错误38．第21题Drama flourished the Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature.您的答案：正确39．第22题Telephone led to the end of the Pony Express System.您的答案：错误The Australian government adopted a more interventionis role in the economic development of the country before the 1980s and after that period.您的答案：正确41．第24题The Vietnam War lasted about 20 years.您的答案：正确42．第25题The Clinton Administration made national security, contraction and economic prosperity the three pillars of American foreign policy.您的答案：错误43．第34题In its imperial prime, Britain ruled two-thirds of the earth.您的答案：错误44．第35题The Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in the ninth century because they needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.您的答案：正确45．第45题If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called General Certificate of Education –Advanced.您的答案：正确46．第46题The Times is the British oldest daily newspaper.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.047．第47题Many public houses were sold to the people under Thatcher’s administration.您的答案：正确48．第48题Technical institutions are not mentioned in American higher education.您的答案：错误49．第49题Emancipists were retired officials.您的答案：错误50．第50题The Mabo Decision declared the rejection of the principle of “terranullius”.您的答案：正确作业总得分：98.0。