自考英语《英语国家概况》冲刺练习(四)

2023年自考专业(英语)《英语国家概况》考试历年真题摘选附带答案第1卷一.全考点综合测验(共20题)1.【单选题】The functions of institutions of higher education in the U.S. are________.A.research and teachingB.teaching and degree awardingC.professional training, teaching and public serviceD.teaching, research and public service2.【单选题】In Britain, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of ________.A.the Lord ChancellorB.the Prime MinisterC.the SpeakerD.the Parliamentary Commissioner3.【单选题】The origin of the American party system can be traced to ________.A.the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the War of IndependenceB.the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti--FederalistsC.the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slaveryD.none of the above4.【单选题】The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ________.A.friendship and happinessB.peace and plentyC.cooperation and rich rewardD.love and happiness5.【单选题】Thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over the age of ________ in 1918.A.18B.20C.30D.356.【单选题】Why were the French troops in Canada defeated by the British during the Seven Years' War?A.Because they were not used to the weather in Cananda.B.Because they did not get support from the local people.C.Because they did not receive the supplies they needed so badly.D.Because the British had larger and better settlements in Canada.7.【单选题】Australian Aborigines believed in a creative period, usually referred to in English as ________.A.teh DreamlandB.the DreamingC.the Beginning of the WorldD.the Beginning of the Universe8.【单选题】Agricltural changes in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in England were so great that they were worthy of the term “ ________ ”.A.reformB.evolutionC.revolutionD.reformation9.【单选题】What is Ireland called in Irish?A.IreaB.AireC.EareD.Eire10.【单选题】Which of the following is not true about the political system of New Zealand?A.New Zealand has a written constitution.B.New Zealand has a parliamentary government and a constitutional monarchy.C.New Zealand follows the British parliamentary system with some variations.D.New Zealand Parliament has only one chamber.11.【单选题】Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has become rich through ________.A.manufacturing industriesB.farming and miningC.service industriesD.forestry and fishing12.【单选题】During the Second World War, Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill met at ________.A.Teheran, Yalta and PotsdamB.Teheran and YaltaC.Yalta, Potsdam and BerlinD.Teheran and Potsdam13.【单选题】The largest and smallest states of the United States are ________.A.Alaska and Rhode IslandB.Texas and MaineC.Texas and Rhode IslandD.Alaska and Maine14.【单选题】As far as Australian culture is concerned, the history of Australia can be divided into the following phases with the exception of ________.A.the period of the original culture of Aboriginal peopleB.the period of the dominant British cultureC.teh period of Asian cultureD.the period of a multicultural society15.【单选题】Which of the following is not true about Canada's manufacturing today?A.Manufacturing is the most important economic activity in Canada.B.Transportation equipment ranks as the nation's leading manufactured product.C.Food processing is still important but it is no longer Canada's chief man ufacturing industryD.The production of paper and paper related products is no longer important in Canada's manufacturing.16.【单选题】The three Puritan traditions are ________.A.religious tolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningB.religious dissent aggressiveness and respect for learningC.religious intolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learningD.religious intolerance, aggressiveness, respect for achievement17.【单选题】The objective of the Chartist Movement was democratic rights for all men, and it took its name from “ ________ ”.A.The Bill of RightsB.The Agreement of the PeopleC.The People's CharterD.The Great Charter18.【单选题】In the 1960s pop music underwent a revolution when ________ became world famous and turned their home town of Liverpool into a place of pilgrimage.A.teh Beach BoysB.the Rolling StoneC.the AnimalsD.the Beatles19.【单选题】The New Frontier and War on Poverty were put forward respectively by ________.A.Eisenhower and KennedyB.Johnson and NixonC.Johnson and KennedyD.Kennedy and Johnson20.【单选题】The Tories were the forerunners of ________, which still bears this nickname todayA.the Labour PartyB.the Conservative PartyC.the Liberal PartyD.the Social Democratic Party第2卷一.全考点综合测验(共20题)1.【单选题】The average life expectancy of the Red Indians is ________.A.higher than the national averageB.lower than the national averageC.about the same with the national averageD.none of the above2.【单选题】In 1900, the United States ranked first in the world in the production of ________.A.coalB.electricityC.oilD.wheat3.【单选题】In Canada the federal governments have always been formed by________.A.the Liberal PartyB.the Progressive Conservative PartyC.either the Liberal Party or the Progressive Conservative PartyD.both the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservation Party4.【单选题】Australia is located between ________ and the Indian Ocean.A.the South Pacific OceanB.the Atlantic OceanC.the North SeaD.the Arctic5.【单选题】A trend that occurs at the same time with the movement to the South and the Weast of the United States is ________.A.the flow of people to sunbelt areaB.the flow of peole from small cities to big citiesC.the growth of small townsD.the outflow of city residents from the core cities to the suburbs6.【单选题】Britain has, for centuries, been slowly tilting with ________.A.the North-West slowly rising and the South-East slowly sinkingB.the North-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinkingC.the South-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinkingD.the South-West slowly rising and the North-East slowly sinking7.【单选题】In “ Song of Myself ” , Whitman writes that ________.A.woman is not worth mentioningB.woman is not as great as manC.woman as the mother of human beings is the greatestD.none of the above8.【单选题】The Mississippi, which is sometimes called ________, has played a vital role in the history of the United States.A.“ Old Man River ”B. “ Moon River ”C.“ Old Father River ”D.“ Mother of the United States ”9.【单选题】During the 1990s many Australians called for their nation to become a republic with ________.A.a president replacing the British monarch as head of stateB.a prime minister replacing the governor--general as head of governmentC.a governor-general replacing the British monarch as head of stateD.a president replacing the governor- general as head of government10.【单选题】In the 1970s oil was discovered in ________, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic for Britain.A.the English ChannelB.the Irish SeaC.St. George's ChannelD.the North Sea11.【单选题】In the United Kingdom, the party which wins the ________ number of seats in the House of Commons becomes the official Opposition.rgestB.second largestC.third largestD.fourth largest12.【单选题】Since 1971 the Canadian government has adopted a policy of ________, recognizing that cultural pluralism within a bilingual framework is the essence of the Canadian identity.A.assimilationB.integrationC.multiculturalismD.gender equality13.【单选题】What are Ireland's chief exports?A.Foodstuffs(especially beef), electrical machinery, and chemicals.B.Wool, dairy products and fruit.C.Motor vehicles, electrical machinery and petroleum.D.Coal, mining equipment and textiles.14.【单选题】The Mabo Judgement passed by Australia's High Court in June 1992 overturned the concept of terra nullius, which means ________.A.“ land belonging to no one ”B.“ land unknown to everyone ”C. “ Wonderland ”D. “ Dreamtime ”15.【单选题】A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that it often has________.A.floodsB.volcanic eruptionsC.earthquakesD.droughts16.【单选题】For electoral purposes Britain is divided into 659 constituencies, each of whichreturns ________to the House of Commons.A.one memberB.two membersC.three membersD.four members17.【单选题】Which often following statements is not true about British coal mining?A.Brition has used up almost all coal depositsB.The demand for British coal has declined.C.Petroleum, water power, and electric power replacing coal for many purposes.D.The old British mines are narrow and deep, making it difficult to use machines第1卷参考答案一.全考点综合测验1.正确答案：D2.正确答案：B3.正确答案：B4.正确答案：B5.正确答案：C6.正确答案：C7.正确答案：B8.正确答案：C9.正确答案：D10.正确答案：C11.正确答案：B12.正确答案：B13.正确答案：A14.正确答案：C15.正确答案：D16.正确答案：C17.正确答案：C18.正确答案：D19.正确答案：D20.正确答案：B第2卷参考答案一.全考点综合测验1.正确答案：B2.正确答案：A3.正确答案：C4.正确答案：A5.正确答案：D6.正确答案：A7.正确答案：C8.正确答案：A9.正确答案：A10.正确答案：D11.正确答案：B12.正确答案：C13.正确答案：A14.正确答案：A15.正确答案：C16.正确答案：A17.正确答案：A。

英语国家概况模拟卷1—4英语国家概况（1）模拟题一ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for:A its most famous landmark, the “Giant?s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4.Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A KeatsB ShelleyC WordsworthD E.M. Foster6 Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A rabbitsB eggsC chicksD haggis7 Which of the following is NOT true about the “flats”?A They are not considered as the most desirable home.B They are usually two-storey buildings.C They are often publicly owned.D All of them are of low status and are very cheap.8 Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB the United States, France, Britain, Germany and RussiaC China, Russia, France, Britain and the United StatesD China, Britain, France, United States and Japan9 In Britain most advertising is carried _____.A in newspapersB in magazinesC on televisionD on radio10 Which of the following is the world?s oldest national newspaper?A The TimesB The ObserverC The GuardianD The Financial Times11 The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states, came into being on:A Jan.18, 1788B Jan.26, 1788C Jan. 1,1901D April 25,191412 Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is:A freeB expensiveC compulsoryD optional13.____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A The Sydney Morning HeraldB The AustralianC The MercuryD The Australian Financial Review14.The first settlers of New Zealand were ____.A voyagers from East PolynesiaB European navigatorsC sealers and whalersD Christian missionaries15. The largest state in terms of area in Australia is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is ____.A The ship-building industryB The aerospace industryC The heavy engineering industryD The food-processing industry17. The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse is:A to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal and illegal drugs18. Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement19. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A the University of CambridgeB the University of OxfordC the University of EdinburghD the University of Buckingham20. Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the correspondingplace on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* Australia is widely recognized as the (21) ______ in introducing (22)_____ .*23 ____ is generally regarded as Geoffrey Chaucer's masterpiece.*A low rate of (24)_____ coupled with a very high rate of (25)____ is a characteristic of the UK economy.The general direction of Britain?s foreign policy is decided by 26_______ and 27_______. Australia, as the world?s 28________ continent and 29________ island, has a pop ulation which is 30_________ in relation to its size.Ⅲ Answer the following questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?32.Who is the author of the Heart of Darkness?33 What are the official languages in Australia?34 When did the first European settlement begin in Australia?35. Which is the largest city in Scotland?36. How long a government in the UK can be in power normally?37. How long have the Aboriginal people been living in Australia?38. How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?39. What does the British parliament consist of?40. What are the official languages in New Zealand?ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41. London42. The UK?s manufacturing industry43. Oxbridge44. The Constitution45. King Arthur46. William Shakespeare47. NATO48. New South Wales英语国家概况（1）模拟题二I. Directions:There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the correct to each of the question and write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (40%, 2 points for each)1.The T ower of London was constructed by _______________.A. King HaroldB. Robin HoodC. Oliver CromwellD. William the Conqueror2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Sinn Fein is the legal political party in Northern Ireland.B. Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists.C. Those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called Unionists.D. Social Democratic and Labor Party is a very important political party in Britain.3. Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.C. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.D.The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state.4.Which of the following descriptions about the Conservative Party is NOT true?A. It?s known as a party of high taxation levels.B. It prefers policies t hat protect individual?s rights.C. It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D. It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.5. Which of the following king was executed in the civil war?A.James IB. James IIC. Charles ID.Charles II6. Which of the following about the housing system in the UK is NOT true?A.There is no public housing system in the UK.B.Most British people would like to buy their own home.C.About 65% of the homes are owned by the people who live in them.D.Banks finance people to buy the houses through loans and mortgage.7. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the situation of the ethnic minorities in the UK?A.They are threatened by some racist groups.B.They are treated unfairly by the justice system.C.They are well-represented in the British parliament.D.They are economically poorer than the white population.8. Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in UK?A. beef battleB. dairy cattleC. chickenD. sheep9. Which of the following universities is privately funded in Britain?A. the university of OxfordB. the university of CambridgeC. the university of BuckinghamD. the university of Edinburgh10.Which of the following is not true about class system in UK?A. Class-division is only decided by people?s income.B. The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.C. Though social advancement in possible, class affects person?s life-changes.D. People of different classes tend to read different kind of newspaper.11. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A. KeatsB. ShelleyC. E.M. FosterD. Wordsworth12. Which company in Britain became an important aero-engine manufacturer after W.W.II?A. BoeingB. Rolls RoyceC. Hawker-SiddeleyD. McDonnel-Douglas13. Which period of time in British history was described as “private affluence and public squalor”?A.The 1940sB. The 1970sC. The 1980sD. The 1990s14. Who is the leader of the Labor party at present?A. John MajorB. Tony BlairC. Harold WilsonD. Margaret Thatcher15. The Maori word “Marae” means _______.A.Maori cultureB.non-Maori or EuropeanC.protocolD.meeting house16. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A.the smallest continentB. the largest islandC the highest continent D. the driest continent17. The Head of State of New Zealand is ________________.A.the Prime MinisterB.the Governor-GeneralC.the British monarchD.the Ombudsman18. Public servants are officials working in government departments _______________.A.Who are members of the party in power.B.whose appointments are independent of political processC.Who will lose their positions when the government changesD.whose appointments are determined by government ministers.19. The Australia national day is set on January 26 to commemorate ___________________.A.the founding of the Commonwealth of AustraliaB.the discov ery of the great southern …unknown land?.C.the first European settlement of the continent.D.Captain James Cook?s first voyage around Australia.20. The largest state in terms of areas in Australia is _______.A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD VictoriaII. Directions:There are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answers on the answer sheet.(10%, 1 point for each)Britain includes 21________ nations; They are 22 ____, Scotland, 23______ and 24_______. Normally, a government in Britain can be in power for 25_______ years, and then it has to resign and hold a general election.The most important function of the Parliament is to 26_______.Australia, as the world?s 27_____ of wool, exports most of its wool production. The high quality wool mainly comes from the 28______breed of sheepThere are two main types of school in each state and territory system. They are 29________ 30_________.III. Directions:There are 10 questions in this part. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write you answer on the answer sheet. (20%, 2 points for each)31. What kind of livestock has the biggest number in the UK?32.How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least on order to win the election?33.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights was passed?34. What kind of secondary schools do the great majority of children in Britain go to?35.When did Britain decide to colonize Australia?36. What is the largest state in terms of area in Australia?37. Which city is the capital of Australia?38. When is Halloween celebrated in Scotland?39. Who were the first settlers in New Zealand over 1000 years ago?40. What does the ABC in Australia stand for?IV. Directions:Explain each of the following 6 out 8 in no more than 5 sentences. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (30%, 5 points for each)41. The Vikings42. The House of Commons43. Boxing Day44. Virginia Woolf45. Horse racing46. The Open Polytechnic47. the House of Commons48. Henry Lawson英语国家概况（1）模拟题三I. Directions:There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the correct to each of the question and write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (40%, 2 points for each)1．Which of the following is NOT true of Elizabeth IA．Her religious reform was a compromise of views.B．Her religious reform was welcomed by both the Puritans and ardent Catholics.C．She desire d “that there should be outward conformity to the Established religion”.D．She broke Mary?s ties with Rome and restored her father?s independent Church of England. 2．The Restoration in English history took place in _______.A．1042 B．1066C．1606 D．16603．Historically, _______ were ferocious people, but they laid the foundations of the English state. A．the Celts B．the Vikings C．the Anglo-Saxons D．the Normans4．William, Duke of Normandy, is now known as _________.A．William Rufus B．William the ConfessorC．William the Great D．William the Conqueror5．In Britain, the T ories were the forerunners of _______ which still bears the nickname today. A．the Social and Democratic Liberal PartyB．the Liberal PartyC．the Labor PartyD．the Conservative Party6．The person who was responsible for the religious Reformation of England in the 16th century was _________.A．Edward VIII B．Henry VIIIC．Elizabeth I D．Edward VI7．Queen Mary Tudor has been known as “Bloody Mary ”because under her reign ________.A．a series of bloody wars were foughtB．many Protestants were persecuted and burnt as heretics C．many rebel peasants were put to deathD．many protesters against her rule were killed8．The _______ developed later into the Lords and the Commons known as Parliament.A．Witan B．Privy CouncilC．Public Records Office D．Great Council9．In Britain,________ is the symbol of the whole nation.A．the Queen B．the Prime MinisterC．the Prince D．the Parliament10．Easter is the chief Christian festival, which celebrates________.A．the birth of Jesus Christ B．the Resurrection of Jesus ChristC．the coming of spring D．the revival of Christianity11．The English king, who gave up his crown for the sake of a marriage with Wallis Simpson, was _______.A. Henry ⅧB．Edward ⅧC．George ⅥD．James Ⅵ12．Those who tried to destroy the hated machines during the English Industrial Revolution were called ______.A．Destroyers B．Breakers C．Unionists D．Luddites13．The great King of Wessex who fought against the invasion of the Danes in the 9th century was known as _______.A．Hengist B．Alfred the Great C．the Pilgrim D．King of Picts14．The Seven Year?s War (1756—1763) was foughtbetween Britain and _______ for the colonization in North America.A．Spain B．RussiaC．Holland D．France15．In Britain, the national newspapers can be divided into two groups: _______.A．daily papers and weekly papersB．daily papers and Sunday papersC．weekly papers and monthly papersD．weekly papers and quarterly papers16．The People?s Char ter was drawn up by _______ as their demands.A．the London Working Men?s AssociationB．the British Steel CorporationC．the activists in the Chartist MovementD．the Trade Union17．Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, a Conservative Party leader in the 1980s, believed in the following EXCEPT _______.A．self-reliance B．privatizationC．the strengthening of the trade unions D．the keeping of law and order18．The two main tiers of local authority throughout England and Wales are ______.A．counties and districts B．cities and townsC．cities and villages D．cities and shires19．In Britain, official public holidays are also called ______.A．religious holidays B．saints? holidaysC．memorial holidays D．bank holidays20．The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from ______.A．Denmark B．BelgiumC．the Netherlands D．FranceII. There are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answers on the answer sheet.(10%, 1 point for each)The capital of Britain is 21________ which has great influence on the UK in all fields including 22________, 23_________ and 24___________.Normally, aλ government in Britain can be in power for 25_______ years, and then it has to resign and hold a general election.One distinctive features about theλclass system in Britain is that it still remains a 26___________________.λ Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced 27_____ decline rather than 28________ decline. The general direction of Britain?s foreign policy isλ decided by 29_______ and 30_______.ⅢGive a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each)31. What is the official name of Great Britain32. What does “Oxbridge” refe r to in Great Britain33. What are the responsibilities of British government education departments34. What does SAT stand for35. What are the two most important acts passed in the 1960s that helped to improve the political equality of the black people36. What is known as the “winner-take-all” system37. What does ACT stand for in Australian political division38. Why does New Zealand remain green all the year round ?39. What are the three main groups of settlers living north of55 degree north latitude in Canada40. What is the most significant feature of Irish landscape, which covers all the mountains and large areas of lowlands ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out 8 in no more than 5 sentences. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet (30 points)41. the Industrial Revolution42. the Commonwealth43. checks and balances44. Electoral College45.the divine right of kings46.Margaret Thatcher47 William Shakespeare48 cricket英语国家概况（1）模拟题四I. Directions:There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the correct to each of the question and write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (40%, 2 points for each)1. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the NormansC. the VikingsD. the Romans2. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester3. When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliaments?A. in 1688B. in 1707C. in 1715D. in 17454. In the early 1970s, the IRA _______________________.A. killed many Protestants and Catholics.B. burned down the houses of Catholics.C. murdered individuals at random.D. carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their main target.5. Why did the British government decide to replace the Power-Sharing policy with "direct-rule" from London?A. The Power-Sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. The Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the province effectively.C. The Power-Sharing policy couldn't be carried out.D. All the above.6. How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election?A. 651B. 326C. 626D. 3517. Which company in Britain became an important aero-engine manufacturer after W.W.II?A. BoeingB. Rolls RoyceC. Hawker-SiddeleyD. McDonnel-Douglas8. Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in UK?A. beef battleB. dairy cattleC. chickenD. sheep9. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A. D.H. LawrenceB. Robert L. StevensonC. Charles DickensD. Walter Scott10. Several gifted women played a part in 19th-century literature. Which of the following is an exception?A. Virginia WoolfB. Jane AustenC. Emily BronteD. Charlotte Bronte11. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the situation of the ethnic minorities in the UK?A. They are threatened by some racist groups.B. They are treated unfairly by the justice system.C. They are well-represented in the British parliament.D. They are economically poorer than the white population.12. Which of the following is true about the Gunpowder Plot?A. It was planned to kill the Protestant king and replace him with a Catholic king.B. It was planned to kill the Catholic king and replace him with a Protestant king.C. It was planned to kill King Billy and replace him with King James II.D. It was planned to kill King James II and replace him with King Billy.13. In the examination called "the 11 plus", students with academic potential go to__________________.A. comprehensive schoolsB. grammar schools.C. public schools.D. technical schools.14. Who is the leader of the Labor party at present?A. John MajorB. Tony BlairC. Harold WilsonD. Margaret Thatcher15. The present British foreign policy is mainly influenced by the following factors except________________.A. its imperial historyB. its geopolitical traitsC. Its schizophrenic attitude to EuropeD. Its special relationship with the United States16. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A. the smallest continentB. the largest islandC. the highest continentD. the driest continent17. The Head of State of New Zealand is ________________.A. the Prime MinisterB. the Governor-GeneralC. the British monarchD. the Ombudsman18. Public servants are officials working in government departments _______________.A. Who are members of the party in power.B. whose appointments are independent of political processC. Who will lose their positions when the government changesD. whose appointments are determined by government ministers.19. The Australia national day is set on January 26 to commemorate ___________________.A. the founding of the Commonwealth of AustraliaB. the discovery of the great southern …unknown land?.C. the first European settlement of the continent.D. Captain James C ook?s first voyage around Australia.20. The largest state in terms of areas in Australia is _______.A. QueenslandB. New South WalesC. Western AustraliaD. VictoriaII. There are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answers on the answer sheet. (10%, 1 point for each)In 21_________, Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community. English colonial expansion began with the colonization of 22 _______in 1583.After the Seven Years? War between Britain and France, 23______ was ceded to Britain by the 1763 Treaty of 24 ____.The origin of Guy Fawkes Day lies in the 25_________.The School of Eton belongs to 26 _________.In Ireland the basic ethnic stock is 27_________.28 _______ has the lightest rainfall in Ireland.29 _____ is Australia?s largest trading partner.30 _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.ⅢGive a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each)31.In 1940, who replaced Chamberlain as the British Prime Minister and finally led Britain to victory?32.Which holiday is part of Scottish “Hogmanay” festival?33.What is the most typical British sports.34. What is the s ignificance of the Hundred Years? War?35. What is the relationship between Elizabeth I and the Parliament like?36. What does British Parliament consist of?37. Which government department is particularly in charge of education in the U.K.?38. What does BBC stand for?39. Which city is the capital of Australia?40. Who are the first inhabitants of the Australian continent?ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out 8 in no more than 5 sentences. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet (30 points)41. the housing system in the UK42. The British empire43. the BBC44. the Aboriginal People45.New South Wales46.BHP47 the kiwi48 TAFE。

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪个国家？A. 美国B. 澳大利亚C. 法国D. 英国答案：C2. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都是渥太华？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B3. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国旗是米字旗？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C4. 英语国家中，哪个国家被称为“枫叶之国”？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的人口数量最多？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦成员国？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联合国安全理事会常任理事国之一？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C8. 英语国家中，哪个国家的货币单位是美元？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：A9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的国歌是《天佑女王》？B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：C10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界面积第二大的国家？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 英国D. 澳大利亚答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国2. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鸸鹋。

答案：澳大利亚3. 英语国家中，______的国石是钻石。

答案：加拿大4. 英语国家中，______的国树是橡树。

答案：美国5. 英语国家中，______的国花是枫叶。

答案：加拿大6. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国7. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鹰。

答案：美国8. 英语国家中，______的国石是蓝宝石。

答案：英国9. 英语国家中，______的国树是雪松。

答案：澳大利亚10. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英语国家中，美国的文化特点。

I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answer to the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, I point for each)1.Great Britain and Ireland are the two largest islands of ___C_A. EuropeB.the United KingdomC.the British IslesD.the British Commonwealth2.The British commonwealth includes _A_A. fifty member statesB.European countriesC.all the English coloniesD.Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand3.The small kingdoms of Essex, Sussex and Wessex in the southwest of Britain were established by the _D__ in the 5th century.A.AnglesB.ScotsC.PictsD.Saxons4.The barons, under Simon de Montfort , started a civil war against Henry III after he refused to swear to accept _C___A. the Magna CartaB.the Great CharterC.Provisions of OxfordD.Parliament5.Henry VII started the practice of appointing __D_ and gave them full power over law and administration in the provinces.A. lawyers of the provincesB. locak administratorsC.local policemenD.Justices of the Peace6.Queen Tudor Mary has been known as "Bloody Mary" because under her reign _B_A.a series of bloody was were foughtB.about 300 Protestants were burnt as hereticsC.many rebel peasants were put to deathD.many protesters were killed7.One of the greatese English kings was _A__ who resisted the invasion of the Danes in the 9th century.A.Alfred the GreatB.William the ConquerorC.Henry IID.Harold8.In European history, the transitional period between the Middle Ages and modern times, covering the year 1350-1650, has been known as the C__A. transition timeB. ReformationC.RenaissanceD.Englightenment9.After Charles I was put to death, the Rump Parliament declared England a _D___, with Cromwell as ___.A.Kingdom, KingB.Free State, SpeakerC.United Kingdom,governor monwealth , Lord Protector10.The Norwegians who invaded England from the end of the 8th century are known as the _D___ in English history.A. SaxonsB.GermansC.DanesD.Vikings11.In English history the "Rump" referred to A____ who voted for Charles I's execution.A.members of the Long ParliamentB.the Cavaliers who supported CharlesI C.supporters of Episcopalian belief D.Puritans and their followers12.The Disabling Acting forbade ___A__A. any Catholics to sit in either House of ParliamentB. any Puritans to sit in either House of ParliamentC. any landowners to sell and buy landD.any tenant-in-chief to divide his land13.In the First World War Britain joined _B___in fighting against the ___A. Central Powers, AlliesB.Allies, Central PowersC.United Front , AxisD.Axis, Alliance14.The British Parliament is composed of the Sovereign, the House of __A_ and the House of _____A. Commons, Lordsmon , LordC.Lower, UpperD.Party Members , Commons15.The modern games of tennis originated in __C_ in the late 19th century.A.ScotlandB.IrelandC. EnglandD.Wales16.In the early 1960s, four Liverpool boys joined together in the pop revolution and called themselves_A_A. BeatlesB.jazz fansC.pop singersD.pop revolutionaries17.The House of Lords is presided over by __B__A. the QueenB.the Lord ChancellorC.the Archbishop of CanterburyD.the Prime Minister18.The Free Church do NOt include __B_A.the Methodist ChurchB. the Church of EnglandC.the BaptistsD.the United Reformed Church19.Traditional British farming involved _A__，which dated back to the 5th century.A.the open field systemB.the system for crop rotationC.the use of artificialfertilizer D.the use of new agricultural machinery20.The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the United States is the __B_A.whitesB.blacksn-AmericansD.Hispancis21.The first English colony in America was founded at __D_, Virginia, in 1607.A. New EnglandB.BostonC.New YorkD.Jamestown22.The Pilgrims sailed to the New World in a ship called _A__A. MayflowerB. BritanniaC.PilgrimsD.Adventure23.The Puritans who were wealthy and well-educated gentlemen wanted to _B__A.found a new kingdom in AmericaB.purify the Church of EnglandC.bring the Church of England into AmericaD.win over more supporters of the church24.Between 1946 and 1961, more than 63 million babies were born in the United States and this caused the term _C___ to appear.A. population increaseB.high baby birth rateC.baby boomD.more babies25.President Johnson started a _B__ by spending the extra money to wipe out poverty through education and job training programs.A. reform programB.War on povertyC.Wiping out PovertyD.Welfare Plan26._C__was the first American to achieve an international literary reputation in the American literary history.A.CooperB.WhitmanC.IrvingD.Hawthorne27.In the United States two -year colleges are also known as __C_A.small collegesB.lower collegesmunity collegesD.industrial colleges28.__D_, which banned slavery , was added to the American Constitution in December,1865.A. The Bill of RightsB.The Voting Rights ActC.The Civil Rigths ActD.The Thirteenth Amendment29.Two years after the Port Huron Statement , Students at Berkeley began their __A__A. Free Speech MovementB.Civil Rights MovementC.Democratic MovementD.Blakc Power30.In the 1960s, the chief vehicle for the counter culture attack on the status quo in the United States was _C_A. news papersB.Free Speech MovementC.rock musicD.jazz music31.The large movement demanding government regulation of the economy and social conditions in the Untied States at the turn of the 20th century has been konwn as the__D_A. Civil Rights MovementB.New Deal MovementC.RegulationMovement D.Progressive Movement32.The United States is __CA.the most populous country in the worldB.the second most populous country in the worldC.the third most populous country in the world.D.the fourth most populous country in the world.33.After the Civil War, the United States saw great developments in the following, with the exception of _B__A. technologycationC.agricultureD.population34.The U.S. Constitution set up a _A__system of government.A. federalB.centralC.absoluteD.unitary35.The Reagan Administration's policies for fighting inflation by increasing supply and reducing demand were called __B_ policies.A. KeynesianB.monetaristC.capitalistD.balance36.At the turn of the 20th century, the reform-minded journalists who exposed various dark sides of American society were called the _B__A.literature of exposureB.MuckrakersC.AbolitionistsD.Antitrust reformers37.The Articles of Confederation was unusual because it provided for DA. absolute governmentB.feeral governmentC.constitutional monarchyD.no king38.One of the characteristics of the American people is _D__ and it is said they are always ___A. lieberty , debatingB.aggressiveness, starting warsC.greediness, makingmoney D.mobility , on the move39.The 85 letters published under the name of Publius in support of the U.S. Constitution were generally known as __D_A.letters from supportersB.constitutional lettersC.Publius's lettersD.Federalist Papers40.The theory of the American Declaration of Independence came from the British philosopher _B__A. MiltonB. John LockeC.ShakespeareD.Marlowe41.The shores of eastern Canada is chilled by the icy __A_brador currentB.Gulf streamC.North Atlantic DriftD.Hudson Bay42.Ireland established diplomatic relations with China in C___A. 1949B. 1966C.1979D.195843.The highest peak in Canada is _B___which is in the northwest of Canada.A.YukonB. Mount LoganC. Mountain RangeD.the Rockies44.The largest river in Canada is the _D_wrence RiverB.Ohio RiverC. Columbia RiverD.Mackenzie River45.The rivals in the gardual conquest of Canada in the 17th century were the C___A.Spanish and EnglishB.French and SpanishC.English and FrenchD.Russian and English46.Today (1996) Australia's population is about __D_ million , or about ___ people to the square kilometre.A. 22, threeB.32,fiveC.28, fourD.18, two47.Which of the following statements about Asutralia is NOT true?DA. It lies south of the equatorB. It is the world's smallest continent.C. It is the flattest and lowest contient.D. It is the continent that contains more than one country.48.The arrival of _A_ in AD 432 transformed Ireland into a centre of learning and Christian culture.A. St. PatrickB.Thomas BecketC.St. AugustineD.luther49.The Irish Republic was proclaimed in the _B___of 1916.A. Peasant UprisingB.Easter UprisingC.Revolutionary WarD.Great Movement50.The __A_Treaty of 1921 established an Irish Free State.A. PeaceB.FriendlyC.Anglo-IrishD.IndependenceII. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following question. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet (30 points, 3 points for each)51.What were the three causes of Henry VIII's religious reform?The three causes were : a desire for change and reform in the Church had been growing for many years now, encouraged by the success of Martin Luther, many people believed its time had come, and Henry wanted to get money from the wealth of the church.52.What is the role of the Monarchy in the British government?Britain is a constitutional monarchy. The monarch is head of the state, but she does not rule. The United Kingdom is governed , in the name of the Queen now, by Her majesty's Government . The Queen is the symbol of the whole nation. She summons and dissolved Parliament. She gives Royal Assent to Bils passed by Parliament.53.What does "Oxbridge" refer to in Great Britain?It refers to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.54.What is the full name of the United Kingdom?The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.55.What internatinal influence did the American War of Independence have?It had great international influence .For instance,the colonies in Spanish America rose up one after another to overthrow Spanish colonial rule.56.What was Marshall Plan?Marshall Plan was announced by Secretary of State George Marshall in 1947 and it promised to protect Western Europe by providing economic help.57.American high schools can be divided into several kinds. What are they ?American high schools can be divided into comprehensive, academic , vocational and technical schools.58.What were the two serious weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?They were:1. there was no national executive or law-enforcing branch and 2,Congress had no power to raise taxes.59.How many states are there in Australia? And how many territories?There are six states and two territories.60.What are the two largest North Island rivers in New Zealand?They are the Waikato and the Wanganui.Ш Explain each of the following terms in English. Write yore- answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20 points, 5 points for each)61.the Church of EnglandThe Church of England is a state church supported by the British Government . The king is head of the Church of England.62.tertiary collegesTertiary colleges in Britain offer a range of full-time and part-time vocational courses for students over 16, as well as academic courses.63.the U.S. Federal systemThe U.S. Constitution sets up a federal system of government which has two layers of rule. There is central or federal government for the nation which alone has the power to answer questions that affect the nation as a whole. There are also state and local governments. Each layer of government has separte and distinct powers laied down in the Constitution.64.built environmentIt refers to those features of the environment built by people or changed by people.。

2010年自考英语《英语国家概况》冲刺练习(四)I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question four suggested answers marked A, B, C andD are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statements or answers the question.1.The name of Wars of the Roses was, in fact, coined by the great 19th century novelist ____.A. Charles DickensB. George ElliotC. Sir Walter ScottD. Charlotte Bronte2. Although the Wars of the Roses were fought intermittently for ____ years, ordinary people were little affected and went about their business as usual.A. 20B. 30C. 40D. 503. No less than____ nobles of royal blood were killed in the Wars of the Roses.A. 80B. 90C. 100D. 1104. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Henry VII refilled the royal treasury through loans, subsidies, property levies and fines.B. Henry VII forbade the nobles to keep excessive power.C. Henry VII built up England's navy and foreign trade.D. Henry VII completely neglected parliament as though it never existed.5. Henry VIII declared himself Supreme Head of the Church of England in ____.A. 1529B. 1534C. 1535D. 15476. Queen Mary burnt at stake some ____men and women who refused to changeback to the Catholic faith.A. 300B. 350C. 400D. 4507. Mary died childless and her half-sister Elizabeth came to the throne asElizabeth I in ____.A. 1547B. 1558C. 1588D. 16038. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Elizabeth I broke Mary's ties with Rome.B. Elizabeth I restored her father's independent Church of England.C. Elizabeth I's religious reform was a compromise of views.D. Elizabeth I's religious settlement was acceptable to both extremeProtestants and ardent Catholics.9. The Renaissance began in northern Italy in the early ____century, and wastypified by the universal genius of Leonardo Da Vinci.A. 11thB. 12thC. 13thD. 14th10. The English Renaissance is said to have begun in ____.A. 1422B. 1478C. 1485D. 149511. James VI of Scotland succeeded Elizabeth I and became James I of England in ____.A. 1601B. 1603C. 1615D. 162512. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The Puritans believed that the Reformation had gone too far.B. The Puritans became very powerful in Parliament.C. The Puritans were very happy when they heard that James had become king of England.D. The Puritans called for a purer form of worship.13. The Puritans suspected James I of England being a secret ____because of his pro-Spanish foreign policy and his son's Spanish marriage alliance.A. BuddhistB. CatholicC. ProtestantD. Muslim14. In ____ a small group of Puritans sailed from Plymouth in the Mayflower, and found New Plymouth in America, Britain's first settlement in the New World.A. 1614B. 1615C. 1620D. 162115. The Great Civil War, as it became known, lasted from ____ until 1646.A. 1639B. 1640C. 1641D. 164216. When the First Civil War broke out ____men were at Charles I's command.A. 1,000B. 2,000C. 3,000D. 4,00017. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England in 1653 by the Petition of Right.B. Oliver Cromwell crushed without mercy a rebellion in Ireland.C. Oliver Cromwell suppressed the Levellers, a group within his own army who advocated total religious and social equality.D. Oliver Cromwell replaced the Rump with an assembly largely chosen by himself.18. In 1660 the monarchy was restored and Charles I's son was brought back from ____, where he had fled for safety.A. FlandersB. FranceC. HollandD. Germany19. After the Restoration, Parliament passed a series of severe laws called____against the Puritans, now known as Conformists.A. Agreement of PeopleB. The Petition of RightC. The Clarendon CodeD. The Act of Supremacy20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The Bill of Rights excluded any Roman Catholics from the succession.B. The Bill of Rights confirmed the principle of parliamentary supremacy.C. The Bill of Rights guaranteed free speech within both the House of Lords and the House of Commons.D. The Bill of Rights requested that no taxes should be raised without consent of Parliament.1.C2. B3.A4.D5.C6.A7.B8.D9.D 10.C11.B 12.A 13. B 14. C 15.D 16.A 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.D转自:<a href='/zxks/'>育路自学考试网</a>。

1．第1题Which of the following newspapers is printed internationally?A.The tabloidsB.The News of the WorldC.The financial TimesD.The Observer您的答案：C2．第2题Several gifted women played a part in 19th –century literature. Which of the following is an exception?A.Virginia WoolfB.Emily BronteC.Jane AustenD.Charlotte Bronte您的答案：A3．第3题Which of the following writers was NOT associated with Modernism?A.D. H. LawrenceB.E. M. ForsterC.Charles DickensD.Virginia Woolf您的答案：C4．第4题Which period of time in British history was described as “private affluence and public squalor”?A.the 1940sB.the 1970sC.the 1980sD.the 1990s您的答案：C5．第5题Which invention marked the beginning of “The Age of Visual Information”?A.newspaper.B.telegraph.undry machine.D.television.您的答案：D6．第6题Institutional factors that contributed to the success of American business and industry include __.issez-faireB.bountiful resourcesC.vast dimensionsD.entrepreneurial spirit您的答案：A7．第7题Three of the following universities have large endowments from wealthy benefactors. Which is the exception?A.Harvard University.B.the State University of New York.C.Yale University.D.Princeton University.您的答案：B8．第8题The expenditure in American public school is guided or decided by _____ .A.teachersB.studentsC.headmastersD.boards of education您的答案：D9．第9题In which of the following areas Australia and America have disagreements?A.Trade policiesB.American military presence in the Asian and Pacific regionC.Establishing diplomatic relations with P. R. ChinaD.Australia’s membership in the UN Security Council您的答案：A10．第10题Which of the following states has a one-chamber parliament?A.VictoriaB.South AustraliaC.Western AustraliaD.Queensland您的答案：D11．第11题The two main land masses in New Zealand areA.the White Island And the thermal regionB.the North Island And the South IslandC.the Southern Alps And the North IslandD.Auckland And the South Island您的答案：B12．第12题New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _________ .A.which is A native flightless birdB.which was the only mammal in New ZealandC.which was introduced to New Zealand About 1,000 years AgoD.which is An introduced flightless bird您的答案：A13．第13题During the early stages of the civil rights movement, the major integration strategy initiated by the Congress of Racial Equality was known as ______ to integrate interstate buses and bus stations in the South.A.free speechB.sit-ins at lunch countersC.teach-ins at interstate train stationsD.freedom rides您的答案：D14．第14题The first popular ragtime tune was ___.A.“Maple Leaf Rag” by Scot Joplin in 1896B.“Handful of keys” by Fats Waller in 1929C.“A Monday Date” by Earl HinesD.“The Sheik of Araby” by Albert Ammons in the 1930s您的答案：A15．第15题The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, in the state of _ .A.New YorkB.Rhode IslandC.ConnecticutD.Georgia您的答案：B16．第16题At present, which of the following areas has the largest farms in Canada?A.the western provinces.B.the eastern provinces.C.British Columbia.D.the prairie provinces.您的答案：D17．第17题The “American system” of mass production was first used in ____ .A.car industryB.textile industryC.firearms industryD.agriculture您的答案：C18．第18题Which of the following is NOT a part of the Australian social security programs?A.Tertiary education assistanceB.Age pensionsC.Pensions for war and defense widowsD.The child disability allowance您的答案：A19．第19题The death blow to the Irish language was _ .A.the British colonial ruleB.the independence of IrelandC.the Great FamineD.Ireland’s accession to the EU您的答案：C20．第25题Diplomatic relations between Australia and China was established in__.A.the 1950sB.the 1960sC.the 1970sD.the 1980s您的答案：C21．第36题Which of the following parties in Scotland still wants an independent Scotland?A. the Labor PartyB.the Liberal PartyC.the Scottish National PartyD.the Conservative Party您的答案：C22．第37题Which of the following is a quality paper?A.The News of the WorldB.The GuardianC.The TabloidsD.All of the Above您的答案：B23．第38题Which of the following statements is correct?A.Australia is the world’s largest producer And exporter of wool.B.Australia is the world’s largest exporter of Agricultural products.C.Au stralia is the world’s largest producer And exporter of sugar.D.Australia is the world’s largest producer And exporter of dairy products.您的答案：A24．第39题If white-collar crimes were included in the Crime Index and if authorities were more vigorous in their enforcement of law, the profile of a typical criminal in the United States would be _______.A.olderB.wealthierC.whiterD.living near city centers您的答案：D25．第40题Which of the following king was executed in the civil war in 1640s?A.James IB.James IIC.Charles ID.Charles II您的答案：C26．第41题Drug abuse in the United States is a social problem because it has a wide range of social costs. Which of the following is NOT a dysfunction caused by drug abuse?A.There is a strong association between drug use and crime.B.Drug dependence takes a significant toll in terms of personal health and safety.C.Drug abuse is a major cause of unemployment.D.There are great economic losses because of drug abuse.您的答案：C27．第42题When did the first commercial radio station began broadcasting?A.1910.B.1920.C.1930.D.1916.您的答案：B28．第43题Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to New Zealand’s environmental achievement?A.Favorable geographic features.B.Low population.C.A late development of industry.D.The ozone hole over Antarctica.您的答案：D29．第44题The most notorious terrorist group against black civil rights workers in the South was known as _______ .A.the Black MuslimsB.Federal Bureau of InvestigationC.Student for A Democratic SocietyD.Ku Klux Klan您的答案：D30．第45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：D31．第20题The Times is the world’s oldest national newspaper.您的答案：错误32．第21题Rabbits have nothing to do with Easter.您的答案：错误33．第22题The Great Council represented the aristocrats as well as the communities.您的答案：正确34．第23题Salvation through the church was one of the characteristics of Protestantism.您的答案：错误35．第24题Mark Twain’s works are characterized by egotism.您的答案：错误36．第26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37．第27题Britain had a big influence on the postwar international order because it got support from its former colonies.您的答案：错误38．第28题O. J. Simpson used to be a well-known athlete who plays football.您的答案：正确39．第29题The legislative is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes.您的答案：正确40．第30题The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1945.您的答案：错误41．第31题Queensland was established as free colony.您的答案：错误42．第32题The Governor-General is the formal head of the executive branch of the government.您的答案：正确43．第33题Whistle-blowers are people who give out secrets to the media for money.您的答案：错误44．第34题The Middle Eastern migrants tend to occupy the lower range of occupation.您的答案：正确45．第35题The mass in the Elite Theory of power are politically passive.您的答案：错误46．第46题Under the reign of William of Orange was the Bill of Rights passed.您的答案：正确47．第47题In the 1970s, although the income of the black family increased greatly, the total black-white income gap was widened.您的答案：正确48．第48题The Anglican Church has the demographic supremacy in Australia today.您的答案：错误49．第49题The Wakefield Scheme was implemented most thoroughly in Victoria.您的答案：错误50．第50题The “Currency children” were less criminal than their peers in England.您的答案：正确。

《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.。

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语作为官方语言的国家不包括以下哪一个？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 法国答案：D2. 英语起源于哪个国家？A. 法国B. 德国C. 丹麦D. 英格兰答案：D3. 以下哪个国家不是英语国家？A. 加拿大B. 新西兰C. 爱尔兰D. 巴西答案：D4. 英语国家的人口总数大约是多少？A. 1亿B. 3亿C. 5亿D. 10亿答案：C5. 英语国家中，哪个国家的官方语言除了英语还有法语？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B6. 英语国家中，哪个国家是君主立宪制？A. 美国B. 英国C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B7. 英语国家中，哪个国家是联邦制？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B8. 英语国家中，哪个国家有“长白云之乡”的美誉？A. 美国B. 英国C. 新西兰D. 澳大利亚答案：C9. 英语国家中，哪个国家的首都不是以英语命名的？A. 美国B. 英国C. 加拿大D. 澳大利亚答案：A10. 英语国家中，哪个国家是世界最大的钻石生产国？A. 英国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 博茨瓦纳答案：D（虽然博茨瓦纳不是英语国家，但此题考察的是钻石生产国）二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）的官方语言除了英语还有法语。

2. 英语起源于______（英格兰）。

3. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）被称为“骑在羊背上的国家”。

4. 英语国家中，______（新西兰）被称为“长白云之乡”。

5. 英语国家中，______（美国）是世界最大的经济体。

6. 英语国家中，______（英国）拥有世界上最古老的君主制。

7. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）是世界上面积第二大的国家。

8. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）是世界上唯一一个占据整个大陆的国家。

9. 英语国家中，______（美国）的首都华盛顿特区是以美国第一任总统的名字命名的。

英语国家概况（0433）英语国家概况形考任务四_0001四川电大形成性测评系统课程代码：5110433 参考资料、单项选择题（共 10 道试题，共 40 分。

单项选择题）1.Which of the following statements is not true about the British media?A.They supply people with news, keeping them informed of what is happening in the world.B.They are mainly interested in making huge profits by publishing advertisement.C.They help shape British culture.D.They provide entertainment.参考答案：B2.Which of the following countries does not have nuclear weapons capabilities?A.A. Britain.B. The United States.C. Italy.D. Russia.参考答案：C3.Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen’s birthday?A.Bonfires.B.The Orange March.C.Trooping the Color.D. Masquerades.参考答案：C4.How much of the globe did Britain rule in its imperial prime?A.A fourth of the globe.B.A fifth of the globe.C.A third of the globe.D.Two-thirds of the globe.参考答案：C5.Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A.Football.B.Tennis.C.Basketball.D.Cricket.参考答案：C6.Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.Cricket.B.Skiing.C.Golfing.D.Horse racing.参考答案：D7.Which of the following is the world’s oldest national newspaper?A.The Times.B.The Guardian.C.The Observer.D.The Financial Times.参考答案：C8.Which of the following newspapers is a tabloid?A.The News of the World.B.East Enders.C.The Telegraph.D.None of the above.参考答案：A9.Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A.A. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B.B. The United States, France,Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain, France, the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan参考答案：C10.Where are international tennis championships held?A.Wembley.B.Wimbledon.C.London.D.Edinburgh.参考答案：B、阅读理解（共 2 道试题，共 40 分。

00522⾃考英语国家概况-试卷（答案全⾯）⾃考课程综合测验英语国家概况试卷（课程代码 00522 ）⼀、单项选择题（每⼩题2分，共40分） 1. is the largest island in Europe.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Great Britain 2. The UK is bordered on the south by . A. the North Sea B. the English Channel C. the Irish Sea D. the Atlantic Ocean 3. The capital of the UK is .A. EdinburghB. LondonC. LiverpoolD. Birmingham 4. The longest rivers in Britain are the Thames and .A. the MerseyB. the River HumberC. the SevernD. the Tyne River 5. The first known settlers of Britain were the .A. CeltsB. Anglo-SaxonsC. RomansD. Iberians 6. It is that brought the new religion, Christianity, to Britain.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Viking and Danish Invasions 7. Among the following groups of people, the came to Britain first. A. Jutes B. Angles C. Saxons D. Normans8. The Conquest in 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history. A. Roman B. Viking C. Anglo-Saxon D. Norman9. Under , the feudal system in England was completely established. A. Edward I B. Henry II C. King Alfred D. William the Conqueror 10. The Magna Carta was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between .A. the Crown and the BaronsB. the king and the parliamentC. the aristocrats and the middle classD. the monarch and the working people 11. The name of the Hundr ed Years’ War is given to the intermittent war between .A. France and EnglandB. Spain and EnglandC. Germany and EnglandD. America and England12. in the 14th century was the modern name given to the plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.A. Brid FluB. Black DeathC. Yellow FeverD. Scarlet Fever 13. was above all responsible for the religious reform in England.A. Alfred the GreatB. Edward IC. Henry VIIID. William the Conqueror 14. declared that he, and not the Pope, was the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1535.A. James IB. Charles IC. James IID. Henry VIII 15. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I ’s . A. sister B. daughter C. cousin D. half-sister 16. The English Renaissance was largely .A. literaryB. politicalC. religiousD. philosophical 17. The Chartist movement was the first nationwide movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class18. The Seven Years’ War was fought between Britain and for the colonization in North America. A. Spain B. Russia C. Holland D. France19. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the system ended when the Enclosure Acts were introduced. A. tenant B. feudal C. open-field D. enclosed field 20. modified and improved the design of the steam engine in 1765.A. James WattB. Abraham DarbyC. Richard ArkwrightD. Henry Court⼆、论述题（15分）Describe the geographical position of the UK.三、论述题（15分）What do you know about King Alfred? What makes him worthy of the title of “Alfred the Great?年级班级准考证号姓名四、论述题（15分）What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter?五、论述题（15分）What do you know about land enclosures in Britain?答案：。