北京语言大学 18秋《英语国家概况(I)》作业4满分答案

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(5·Ö) : In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist m ovement of the suffragettes before the First  World War, votes were granted to women over£¨¡¡¡¡£©in 1918.A: 20B: 25C: 30D: 352(5·Ö) : In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in £¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: the Privy CouncilB: the House of LordsC: the Supreme CourtD: the House of Commons3(5·Ö) : The two animals in Australia£§s coat of arms are _________.A: koala and kangaroo¡¡B: emu and kangaroo¡¡C: emu and koala4(5·Ö) : Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A: The three-tier government system¡¡B: Secret Ballots¡¡C: The two-chamber parliament¡¡D: The public services5(5·Ö) : Northern Ireland£¬which takes up the northern fifth of Ireland£¬is a fourth political division of___.A: the United KingdomB: BritainC: the British IslesD: A or B6(5·Ö) : _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review7(5·Ö) : The cause of the Hundred Years£§ War was_ .A: territorialB: economicC: partly territorial and partly economicD: partly territorial and partly religious8(5·Ö) : Chaucer is he the author of( )A: Beowulf ¡¡------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B: The CanterburyC: Rip Van WinkleD: Twelfth Night9(5·Ö) : Which of the following about the Queen is not true?A: The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet¡¡B: The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state¡¡C: The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister¡¡D: The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England10(5·Ö) : What are the major mineral exports of Australia?A: Bauxite, alumina, and coal.¡¡B: Bauxite, gold and mineral sands.¡¡C: Crude oil, diamonds and liquefied natural gas.¡¡D: Crude oil, alumina and coal.ÅжÏÌâ1(5·Ö) : In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it ¡°terra nullius¡±.A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(5·Ö) : ¡°The City¡± refers to the historic area at the center of London. It is one of the biggest financial centers with the greatest concentration of banks, insurance companies and businesses dealing in commodities.A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(5·Ö) : It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.A: ¶ÔB: ´í4(5·Ö) : Wakefield Scheme was devised by Edward Wakefield, a convict and theorist on colonization, to solve the problem of labor shortage in colonial Australia. A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(5·Ö) : The final blow to the Catholic Church came in referendum in 1995, when the Irish people voted for the legal provision of divorce.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(5·Ö) : The Good Friday Agreement, approved on 10 April 1998, assures the loyalist community that Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom and it won¡¯t change its political status unless the majority of the people Northern Ireland agree. A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(5·Ö) : The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution. A: ¶ÔB: ´í------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8(5·Ö) : Catholicism has the demographic supremacy in Australia today.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(5·Ö) : The President of Ireland is elected directly by the people.A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(5·Ö) : Amongst European nations, Britain is the largest investor in China and sells much more of its own manufactured goods in China than do German or France.A: ¶ÔB: ´íµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(5·Ö) : In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist m ovement of the suffragettes before the First  World War, votes were granted to women over£¨¡¡¡¡£©in 1918.A: 20B: 25C: 30D: 352(5·Ö) : In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in £¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: the Privy CouncilB: the House of LordsC: the Supreme CourtD: the House of Commons3(5·Ö) : The two animals in Australia£§s coat of arms are _________.A: koala and kangaroo¡¡B: emu and kangaroo¡¡C: emu and koala4(5·Ö) : Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A: The three-tier government system¡¡B: Secret Ballots¡¡C: The two-chamber parliament¡¡D: The public services5(5·Ö) : Northern Ireland£¬which takes up the northern fifth of Ireland£¬is a fourth political division of___.A: the United KingdomB: BritainC: the British IslesD: A or B6(5·Ö) : _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review7(5·Ö) : The cause of the Hundred Years£§ War was_ .A: territorialB: economicC: partly territorial and partly economicD: partly territorial and partly religious8(5·Ö) : Chaucer is he the author of( )A: Beowulf ¡¡B: The CanterburyC: Rip Van WinkleD: Twelfth Night9(5·Ö) : Which of the following about the Queen is not true?A: The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet¡¡B: The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state¡¡C: The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister¡¡D: The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England10(5·Ö) : What are the major mineral exports of Australia?A: Bauxite, alumina, and coal.¡¡B: Bauxite, gold and mineral sands.¡¡C: Crude oil, diamonds and liquefied natural gas.¡¡D: Crude oil, alumina and coal.ÅжÏÌâ1(5·Ö) : In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it ¡°terra nullius¡±.A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(5·Ö) : ¡°The City¡± refers to the historic area at the center of London. It is one of the biggest financial centers with the greatest concentration of banks, insurance companies and businesses dealing in commodities.A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(5·Ö) : It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.A: ¶ÔB: ´í4(5·Ö) : Wakefield Scheme was devised by Edward Wakefield, a convict and theorist on colonization, to solve the problem of labor shortage in colonial Australia. 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(单选题)1: New Zealand＇s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are ____________.A: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB: Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific Islands D: People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese正确答案: C(单选题)2: Which of the following is not true about Britain?A: It used to be an imperial country in the worldB: It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC: It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD: It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.正确答案: D(单选题)3: Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A: Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB: Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world's continents C: Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD: Because most of the continent is hot and dry正确答案: D(单选题)4: British colonial expansion began with ______.A: the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B: the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C: the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D: the colonization of Newfoundland in 1583正确答案: D(单选题)5: Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ . A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar正确答案: B(单选题)6: Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands 正确答案: D(单选题)7: In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who werethe parliamentary soldiers led by（）, and the Cavaliers who were King Charles’s supporters.A: John LilburneB: Oliver CromwellC: Prince RupertD: William Joyce正确答案: B(单选题)8: 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 problems正确答案: D(单选题)9: _____ can not be found in London.A: TeahousesB: GalleriesC: MuseumsD: Theatres正确答案: A(单选题)10: In the 1970s, oil was discovered in（）, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.A: the English ChannelB: the Irish SeaC: the St. George SeaD: the North Sea正确答案: D(判断题)11: The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)12: The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)13: The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often asuccessful sporting hero.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)14: Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)15: Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)16: In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it “terra nullius”.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)17: The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)18: The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)19: It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)20: Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation＇s wealthA: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(单选题)1: New Zealand＇s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are ____________.A: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB: Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC: New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific Islands D: People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese正确答案: C(单选题)2: Which of the following is not true about Britain?A: It used to be an imperial country in the worldB: It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC: It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD: It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.正确答案: D(单选题)3: Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A: Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB: Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world's continents C: Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD: Because most of the continent is hot and dry正确答案: D(单选题)4: British colonial expansion began with ______.A: the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B: the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C: the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D: the colonization of Newfoundland in 1583正确答案: D(单选题)5: Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ . A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar正确答案: B(单选题)6: Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands 正确答案: D(单选题)7: In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who were the parliamentary soldiers led by（）, and the Cavaliers who were King Charles’s supporters.A: John LilburneB: Oliver CromwellC: Prince RupertD: William Joyce正确答案: B(单选题)8: 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 problems正确答案: D(单选题)9: _____ can not be found in London.A: TeahousesB: GalleriesC: MuseumsD: Theatres正确答案: A(单选题)10: In the 1970s, oil was discovered in（）, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.A: the English ChannelB: the Irish SeaC: the St. George SeaD: the North Sea正确答案: D(判断题)11: The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)12: The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)13: The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often a successful sporting hero.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)14: Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)15: Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)16: In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it “terra nullius”.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A(判断题)17: The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)18: The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)19: It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案: B(判断题)20: Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation＇s wealthA: 错误B: 正确正确答案: A。

英语国家概况课后习题（附答案）Chapter 1Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.—T—2.The Severn River is the longest river of Britain ,which originates in Wales and flows through western England.—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 Britain.—F—5.Although the climate in Britain is generally mild ,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls bello w-10℃in January.—T—6.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.—T—7.The Celtic people were the earliest known inhabitants of Britain. —F—8.English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16th century.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are—A—A.Great Britain and IrelandB.Great Britain and ShcotlandC.Great Britain and EnglandD.Great Britain and England2. —B—is the capital city of Scotland.A.BelfastB.EdinburghC.LondonD.Cardiff3. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, —D—is the smallest.A.EnglandB.ScotlandC.WalesD.Northern Ireland4. English belongs to the —C—group of the Indo-European family oflanguages.A.CelticB.NormanC.GermanticD.Roman5. The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of -—D—words to English.A.Danish and FinnishB.Dutch and GermanC.French and Italiantin and Greek6. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the—A—influence.A.NormanB.DutchC.GermanD.Danish7. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standardform of—C—.8. At present,nearly —C—of the world’s populations communicate inEnglish.A.halfB.a quarterC.one thirdD.one fifthⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Why do tourist from all over the world like go to Scotland?2.How many periods can the development of the English language be dividedintoand what are they?3.Why did English become more important after the Black Death?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.Who are the British people?2.What is Standard English?Chapter 2Ⅰ.Read the following statements and decide whether they are true(T) or false(F). —T—1.Birtish history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.—T—2.The Anglo Saxon came to Britain in the 5th century.—F—3.The chief or king of the Anglo Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.—T—4.The Viking began to attack the English coast in the 8th century. —T—5.Henry Ⅱbuilt up a large empire which included England and most of france.—F—6.The Magana Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and townspeople.—F—7.The Hundred Years’War was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory.—T—8.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth Ⅰactually defended the fruit the Reformation. Ⅱ. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The—D—attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC.CelticD.Germanic2. By the late 7th century, —D—became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo Saxons ChristianityC.Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity3. The—C—marked the establishment of feudualism in England.A.Viking invasionsB. signing of the Magna CartaC.Norman ConquestD.adoption of common law4. The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of—C—A.the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster5. The direct cause ofor the Reformation was King Henry Ⅷ’s effortto—A—.A.divorce his wifeB.break with RomeC.support the ProtestantD.declare his supreme power over the church6. The English Civil War broke out in1642 between —B—A.the Protestant and the PuritansB.the Royalist and the ParliamentarianC.the nobles and the peasantsD.the aristocrats and the Christians7. —A—was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A.The Bill of RightsB.The Act of SupremacyC.The Provisions of OxfordD.The Magna Carta8. The Industrail Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle ofthe —C—century.A.17thB.18thC.19thD.20thⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What were Queen Victoria’s major achievements?2.What were the two camps in the World WarⅠ?3.Why did Britain cooperate closely with the Uinited States after World War Ⅱ?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What were the results of the Industrail revolution in Britain?2.Explain the rise and fall of the British Empire.Chapter 3Ⅰ.Read the following statements and decide whether they are true(T) or false(F). —T—1.Conventions are regarded less important than the statutory law in the working of the England government.—F—2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.—F—3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the house of all government powers.—F—4.The British Parliament is the law making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.—F—5.The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.—T—6.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the minority party in Parliament.—F—7.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.—T—8.The legal systems in England ,Wales,Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law,orgalizations and practice.Ⅱ. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.The British government is characterized by a division of powers betweenthree of the following branchs EXCEPT the—C—.A.judiciaryB.legislatureC.monarchyD.executive2. The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on—D—.A.passing billsB.advising the gowernmentsC.political partiesD.public attitude3. As a revising chamber ,the House of Lords is expected to—B—the Houseof Commons.A.rivalplementC.criticizeD.inspect4. —A—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 British Privy Council is to —B—.A.make decisionsB.give adviceC.pass billsD.supervise the Cabinet6. Generally speaking,the British Parliament operates on a —B—system.A.single partyB.two partyC.three partyD.multi party7. The politices of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatismand—D—.ernment interventionB.nationalization of enterprisesC.social reformD.a belief in individualiam8. In Britain,the parliamentary general election is held every—C—years.A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.sixⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What are the three functions of the House of Commons?2.What kind of public image does the Liberal Democrats have in Britain?3.Why are independent candidates unlikely towin in the general elections? Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What do British electoral campaigns usually involves during the processof a general election?2.What is the Commonwealth of Nations?Chapter 4Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —T—1.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.—T—2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.—F—3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent. —F—4.Thatcher’s revolution turned out to be agreat success in dealing with all the British economic and social problems.—T—5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair was different from that of the old Labor Party and the Conservetive Party.—T—6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in oder to separate politics from economic policy.—F—7.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.—T—8.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The —A—in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A.oil crisisB.high inflation ratesrge importsD.unemployment problem2. Of the following practices, —C—did not belong to Thatcher’s social welfare reform.A.reducing child benefitsB.shortening the period of unemployment benefitsC.reducing unemploymentD.lowering old age pension3. The Blair government was successful in the following aspect EXPECT—D—.A.limiting government spendingB.keeping inflation under controlC.reducing unemploymentD.reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted about—C—of its land area to agriculture.A.50%B.60%C.70%D.80%5. Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following EXCEPT—D—.A.the North SeaB.the English ChannelC.the area around the Irish coastD.the sea area between Britain and Ireland6. Coal mining industry in Britain provides—B—of the energy consumed inthe country.A.one thirdB.one fourthC.one fifthD.two thirds7. The car industry in Britain is mostly —A—.A.foreign ownedB.state ownedC.joint ownedD.privately owned8. Of the following sectors in Britain, —C—has experienced spectaculargrowth since the end of the World War Ⅱ.A.agricultureB.the energy industryC.the service sectorD.the manufacturing industryⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What was the negative aspect of Thatcher’s reform in the early 1980s.2.What are the charactoristics of Britain’sagriculture?3.What happened to Britain’s beef industry in the mid 1990s?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What were the major causes of Britain’s relative economic decline in thepostwar period?2.Why do developed nations like Britian encourage the development of the service industry?Chapter 5Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The Britain government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.—F—cation inBritain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.—F—3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the states system and the independent system.—T—4.When children finish their schooling at 16,they are required to take a national GCSE examination.—T—5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools. —F—6.The Times is the world oldest Sunday newspapers.—F—7.The BBC World Service broadcast only in English throughout the world. —T—8. Some British holidays are celebrated to mark important events in the Christian calendar,and some others are related to local customs and traditions.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. In Britain,the division between grammer schools and vocational schools was ended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the —D—.A.1930sB.1940sC.1950sD.1960s2. Over—C—of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independent system.A.5%B.6%C.7%D.Partially funded 8%3. Partially funded by central government grants,most of the British universities receive the remaining funds from all the following sources EXCEPT—B—.A.tuition feesB.loansC.donationsD.corporate contributions4. To be admitted to the Open University, one needs—B—.A.some educational qualificatonsB.no educational qualificationsC.the General Certificate of Education Advanced level.D. the General Certificate of Secondary Education5. Among Britain’s quality press,the following newspapers are regarded asthe “Big Three”EXCEPT—C—.A.The TimesB.The GuardianC.The ObserverD.The Daily Telegraph6. Life On Earth is a kind of —C—program produced by the BBC is popularworldwide.A.radioB.dramaC.documentaryD.soap opera7. —D—is Britain’s top pay television provider.A.BSBB.SkyTVC.BBCD.BSkyB8. The following Christmas traditions are particularly BritishEXCEPT—A—.A.Trooping the ColorB.the Queen’s Christmas messageC.Boxing DayD.the Christmas pantomimeⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What used to be the major functions of grammer schools and vocational schools in Britain.2.What kind of subjects do British comprehensive schools provide?3.In what ways do British universities enjoy complete academic freedom?4.What role does the media play in Britain leisure culture?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What are the general features of Britain’s independent schools?2.What are the “Quality Press”and the “tabloids”in Britain?Chapter 6Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The Canterbury Tales is representative work of the old English period. —T—2.The Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classic works.—T—3.As a great English peot,Alexander Pope also translated Homer’s Iliad. —F—4.Jhonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language,and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.—F—5.William Wordsworth amd Sumuel Taylor Colerdge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.—F—6.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems,such as “Ode to the West Winds”.—F—7.Jane Austen is a well known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.—T—8.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism,which prevailed before World War Ⅱ.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is—B—.A.poetryB.dramaC.novelD.pamphlet2. —C—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, —B—is considered most autobiographical.A.A Tale of Two CitiesB.Davied CopperfiedC.Oliver TwistD.Great Expectations4. —D—is a representative of English Critical Realism in the turn of the 19thcentury.A.Robert Louis SetevensonB.John MiltonC.Joseph ConardD.Thomas Hardy5. Of the following books, —C—is NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A.Jude the ObscureB.Tess of the d’UrbervillesC.Adam BedeD.The Return of the Native6. —A—is not included in the modernist group.A.Oscar WildeB.Virginia WoolfC.William Bulter YeatsD.T.S.Eliot7. Of the following writers, —B— is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A.Samuel BeckettB.James JoyceC.William GoldingD.V.S.Naipual8. Waiting for Godot is written by—A—.A.Samuel BeckettB.Geroge OrwellC. William GoldingwranceⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.What are the three catergries of Shakespeare’s plays and their representatives?2.What is Critical Realism?3.What are the two new literary trends prevailing at the end of 19th century?4.What is the stream of consciousness?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What is Romanticism?2.What are the characteristics of English literauture in the 20th century?Chapter 7Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland. —F—2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe. —F—3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.—T—4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic, but belonged to the British Commonwealth of Nations.—F—5.Ireland’s economy wasn’t affected by World War Ⅱbecause it remained neutral during the war.—F—6.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern counties.—F—7.English is the only official language in Ireland because the majority of people speak it as their mother tongue.—T—8.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith, but of public identity.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. --B-- established a unified Irish culture and language in the 6th century BC.A. Hunter-gatherers from BritainB. Celtic tribesC. British invadersD. The Vikings2. Divergent views about --C--resulted in the Irish Civil War.A. the Act of UnionB. the Unilateral Declaration of IndependenceC. the Anglo-Irish TreatyD. the Anglo-Irish Agreement3. --C---was the first Irish President to visit Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ.A. Eamon de ValeraB. John A. CostelloC. Mary RobinsonD. Albert Reynolds4. ---D--brought Anglo-Irish relations to a new height.A. The British recognition of the Irish RepublicB. The signing of the Downing Street DeclarationC. The signing of the Belfast AgreementD. The IRA’s formal declaration of the disarmament in 20055. In Ireland, the head of state is--B---A. the Prime MinisterB. the PresidentC. the British monarchD. the General Governor6. ---C---has been the dominant party in Ireland since 1930s and supportspeaceful reunification of the island of Ireland.A. Fine GaelB. The Labor PartyC. Fianna FailD. The Progressive Democrats7. Emigration in Ireland started since the --A--A. medieval periodB. 17th centuryC. Great Potato FamineD. early 18th century8. Ireland now has a --B-- economy.A. agriculture-basedB. knowledge-basedC. industry-basedD. foreign investment-basedⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. Why was Cork given the nickname “the Rebel County”?2. Who were the first groups of people that came to Ireland?3. Why did Ireland remain neutral in World War Ⅱ？Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1. What is the significance of the following documents: the Act of Union, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Anglo-Irish Agreement and the Belfast Agreement?2. What are the goals of the main political parties in Ireland?Chapter 8Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachian Range hold one-third of the country’s continental territory.—T—2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical and tropical zones.—T—3.A 50-centimeter rainfall line runs through the middle of the United States.—T—4.New York is composed of five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island and Queens.—F—5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world-famous Hollywood is located here.—T—6.During the 1830s and the 1840s, many Northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to America.—T—7.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were Asians.—T—8.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for a higher standard of living.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The U.S. lies in --B--North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic to its ----and the Pacific to its -----.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, west, east2. The continental United States has--C---states.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 353. The state of --A--- is the largest in area of all the U.S. states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida4. The longest river in the U.S. is ---B---A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Lake Itasca5. Some of the world-famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT arelocated in--C--.A. the SouthB. the WestC. New EnglandD. the Midwest6. San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego all belong to --D--A. MontanaB. UtahC. MaineD. California7. The Immigration Act of 1924 restricted further immigration into theUnited States, particularly from--A----.A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America8. The characteristics of the dominant American culture are--D-A. English-speaking, Northern European, Roman Catholic andmiddle-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-classⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1. How is the American population distributed?2. Why was the Immigration Act of 1924 instituted?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1. Why is the United States regarded as a “melting pot” and a “salad bowl”?2. What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?Chapter 9Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —T—1.American was named after Amerigo Vespucci,who arrived on the new continent after Columbus.—F—2.The Second Continental Congress was held in Phiadelphia,and the Continental Army and Navy was established under the command of Thomas Jerfferson.—T—3.The Amemrican Civil War not only put an end to slavery,but also make American a single,indivisible nation.—F—4.Most American people approved of the Vietnam War.—T—5.In1990,American troops and the troops from allied nations took joint military action in order to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.—F—6.According to the American government,Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible for the terrorist event on Septemble11,2001. —T—7.The Bush administration regarded Iraq a nation among the “axis of the evil”.—F—8.On March 20,2003,American and United Nations’troops, supposed by several other countries,began an invasion of Iraq.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1. The first successful English conoly in North America was founded at—C—in——.A.Jamestown,LouisianaB.Boston, MassachusettsC.Jamestown,VirginiaD.Plymouth,Gergia2. The Seven Years’War occurred between—C—.A.the French and the American IndiansB.the French and the SpanishC.the French and the BritishD. the British and the American Indians3. “No taxation without representation”was the rallying slogan of—D—.A.the settlers of VirginiaB.the people of PennsylvaniaC.the colonists in New EnglandD.the people of the 13 colonies4. In May 1775, —B—was held in Phiadelphia and began to assume thefunctions of a provisional government.A.the First Continental CongressB.the Second Continental CongressC.the Boston Tea PartyD.the Congress of Confederation5. Abraham Lincoln issued the —C—to grant freedom to all slaves.A.Declaration of IndependenceB.ConstitutionC.Emancipation ProclamationD.Bill of Rights6. The policy of the United States was —A—at the beginning of the twoWorld Wars.A.nuetralityB.full involvementC.partial involvementD.appeasement7. President —C— introduced the NⅡew Deal to deal with the problems ofthe Great Depression.A.WilsonB.TrumanC.RooseveltD.Kennedy8. The Vietanam War was a long time suffering for Americans,and itscontinued throughout the terms of president—D—.A.Johnson,Nixon and FordB.Truman,Eisenhower and KennedyC.Kennedy,Johnson and NixonD.Eisenhower,kennedy and Johnson Ⅲ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Why did American change its policy and enter World War Ⅱ?2.What were Nixon’s well known contributions during his presidency?3.What were the measure s of Reagan’s economic program?Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.What was the course of the American Civil War?2.What made the United States a powerful country by the end of World War Ⅱ?Chapter 10Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are true(T) or false (F).—F—1.The Bill of Right was written into the Constitution in 1787.—T—2.The form of the American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of powers and respect for the Constitution and rule of law.—F—3.The US Congress consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.—T—4.The judicial branch of the US federal government consists of a series of courts: the supreme court, the courts of appeals and the district courts. —F—5.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.—T—6.The American presidential campaigns adhere to the “winner-takes-all”practice.—F—7.The American foreign policy throughout World War 2 was neutrality. —T—8.The American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and intervention.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.The US.Constitution came into effect in –B--A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D.17932. The Constitution of the United States --C--A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power tothe presidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court3.The Bill of Right –B--A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the US specific individual rights and freedomC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has norelationship with the Constitution.4.The terms for a Senator and Representative are __D_ and ___ yearsreapectively.A. 2;4B.2;3C. 2;6D.6;25. All the following can make legislative proposals EXCEPT –C--A. the senatorB. the RepresentativeC. the secretary of stateD. the president6.The following are all powers of the President EXCEPT CA. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD.issuing executive orders7. The Supreme Court is composed of __D_ justicesA. 6B. 7C. 8D.98. The president is directly voted into office by _C__A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and therepresentativesⅢ.Give brief answers to the following questions.1.what are the two characteristics of the us constitution?2.what are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively?3.what are the major powers of the Supreme Court?4.what are the differences between the Democrats and the Republicans in terms of political ideology.Ⅳ.State your understanding of the following questions.1.How is the American President voted into office? What are your ideas about the American election?2.what was President Eisenhower’s foreign policy and what were the consequences?Chapter 11Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are true(T) or false (F). —T—1.America is the world’s largest industrial nation.—T—2.In the US Constitution ,the recognition of the importance of ‘intellectual property’ could be identified.—F—3.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantations in the South made more profits from selling their agricultural products.—F—4. President Roosevelt’s New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisis in the early 1930s—F—5. The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American business. —T—6. American agriculture exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the agricultural balance of trade.—T—7. Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing industry.—F—8. The growth and decline of the American foreign trade has little to do with the world economy.Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fields EXCEPT __C_A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals2. The modern American economy progressed from___ to____, and then to __C__A. a colonial economy, a handcraft economy, an industrial economyB. a farming economy, a handcraft economy, an industrial economyC. a colonial economy, a farming economy, an industrial economyD. a handcraft economy, a farming economy, an industrial economy。

1.New Zealands three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are _____[答案：C]A.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB.Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific IslandsD.People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese2.Which of the following is not true about Britain?[答案：D]A.It used to be an imperial country in the worldB.It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC.It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.3.Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?[答案：D]A.Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB.Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the worlds continentsC.Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD.Because most of the continent is hot and dry4.British colonial expansion began with _____.[答案：D]A.the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B.the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C.the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D.the colonization of Newfoundland in 15835.Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _____.A.Hamlet and Paradise LostB.Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC.Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD.Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar6.Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are: _____[答案：D]A.the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB.the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC.Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD.the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands7.In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who were the parliamentary soldiers led by _____, and the Cavaliers who were King Charles's supporters.[答案：B]A.John LilburneB.Oliver CromwellC.Prince RupertD.William Joyce8.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for _____.[答案：D]A.its most famous landmark, the Giants CausewayB.its rich cultural lifeC.its low living standardsD.its endless political problems9._____ can not be found in London.[答案：A]B.GalleriesC.MuseumsD.Theatres10.In the 1970s, oil was discovered in _____, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.[答案：D]A.the English ChannelB.the Irish SeaC.the St.George SeaD.the North Sea11.The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.()[答案：A]A.错误B.正确12.The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确13.The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often a successful sporting hero.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确14.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.()[答案：A]A.错误B.正确15.Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确16.In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it “terra nullius”.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确17.The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确18.The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确19.It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确20.Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation's wealth.()[答案：B]A.错误B.正确。

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 单选题1(5分) : Who were the first inhabitants of the Australian continent?A: British settlersB: Aboriginal peopleC: European migrants2(5分) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centreB: The business centreC: The financial centreD: The sports centre3(5分) : Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?A: IndonesiaB: Papua New GuineaC: Thailand4(5分) : _____ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England. A: the Anglo-SaxonsB: the NormansC: the VikingsD: the Romans5(5分) : Australia’s most common native plants are（）.A: palms and rosesB: willows and sunflowersC: pines and orchidsD: eucalypts and wattles6(5分) : New Zealand’s climate is generally（）and seasonal differences are not so great.A: dry and coldB: mild and moistC: hot and wetD: windy and cold7(5分) : Which of the following did not belong to Romanticism ?A: KeatsB: ShelleyC: WordsworthD: Defoe8(5分) : The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _ .A: 1035B: 1042C: 1066D: 16069(5分) : Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ . A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise Lost------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar10(5分) : The Australian Constitution can only be changed by___.A: the Prime MinisterB: the Governor-GeneralC: the ParliamentD: referendum判断题1(5分) : The first powerful flight in the world was made by Frank Whittle in the US in 1903.A: 对B: 错2(5分) : The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.A: 对B: 错3(5分) : The President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have executive power.A: 对B: 错4(5分) : Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 对B: 错5(5分) : The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 对B: 错6(5分) : The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.A: 对B: 错7(5分) : Pauline set up the One Nation Party.A: 对B: 错8(5分) : Sinn Fein is the illegal political party in Northern Ireland which supports the IRA (Irish Republic Army) to fight for the union of Ireland.A: 对B: 错9(5分) : The Anglo-Saxons were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.A: 对B: 错10(5分) : The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A: 对B: 错单选题1(5分) : Who were the first inhabitants of the Australian continent?A: British settlersB: Aboriginal peopleC: European migrants2(5分) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centreB: The business centreC: The financial centreD: The sports centre3(5分) : Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?A: IndonesiaB: Papua New GuineaC: Thailand4(5分) : _____ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England. A: the Anglo-SaxonsB: the NormansC: the VikingsD: the Romans5(5分) : Australia’s most common native plants are（）.A: palms and rosesB: willows and sunflowersC: pines and orchidsD: eucalypts and wattles6(5分) : New Zealand’s climate is generally（）and seasonal differences are not so great.A: dry and coldB: mild and moistC: hot and wetD: windy and cold7(5分) : Which of the following did not belong to Romanticism ?A: KeatsB: ShelleyC: WordsworthD: Defoe8(5分) : The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _ .A: 1035B: 1042C: 1066D: 16069(5分) : Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A: Hamlet and Paradise LostB: Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC: Paradise Lost and Shepherd's CalendarD: Romeo and Juliet and Shepherd's Calendar10(5分) : The Australian Constitution can only be changed by___.A: the Prime MinisterB: the Governor-GeneralC: the ParliamentD: referendum判断题1(5分) : The first powerful flight in the world was made by Frank Whittle in the US in 1903.A: 对B: 错2(5分) : The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.A: 对B: 错3(5分) : The President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have executive power.A: 对B: 错4(5分) : Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 对B: 错5(5分) : The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.A: 对B: 错6(5分) : The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.A: 对B: 错7(5分) : Pauline set up the One Nation Party.A: 对B: 错8(5分) : Sinn Fein is the illegal political party in Northern Ireland which supports the IRA (Irish Republic Army) to fight for the union of Ireland.A: 对B: 错9(5分) : The Anglo-Saxons were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.A: 对B: 错------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10(5分) : The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.A: 对B: 错。

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : The modern games of tennis originated in£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©in the late 19th century.A: ScotlandB: IrelandC: EnglandD: Wales2(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 17873(4·Ö) : Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands4(4·Ö) : _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review5(4·Ö) : If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called_______.A: General Certificate of Education--AdvancedB: General Certificate of Secondary EducationC: the common entrance examinationD: General National Vocational Qualifications6(4·Ö) : In Australia, the federal government and the state governments are formed by ___________.A: the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB: the party that has the most votesC: the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD: the party that has the majority of the Senate7(4·Ö) : The Head of State of New Zealand is _______.A: the Prime Minister¡¡B: the Governor-General ¡¡C: the British monarch ¡¡D: the Ombudsman8(4·Ö) : was the transitional period between the Middle Ages and Modern Times. A: The Hundred Years' WarB: Renaissance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C: The Wars of the RosesD: The English Civil War9(4·Ö) : ______ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review10(4·Ö) : New Zealand consists of two main islands:£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: North Island and South islandB: Steward Island and Long IslandC: West Island and East IslandD: Victorian island and Tasman Island11(4·Ö) : Which statement is NOT true about Ireland ?A: Ireland is divided into two political unitsB: Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC: The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD: Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds12(4·Ö) : Which of the following is not true about football in Britain?A: Millions of people attend the FA games each season¡¡B: "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes¡¡C: It was invented by Scottish people¡¡D: It was once described as "beastly" violent13(4·Ö) : In Britain, a parliament has a maximum duration of years.A: 3B: 4C: 5D: 614(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ____________. A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 178715(4·Ö) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centre¡¡B: The business centre¡¡C: The financial centre¡¡D: The sports centreÅжÏÌâ1(4·Ö) : The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(4·Ö) : The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy. A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(4·Ö) : The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.A: ¶ÔB: ´í4(4·Ö) : The Dreaming is the belief system from ancient times that has bound indigenous groups together. It is about how the features of their land were created.A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(4·Ö) : Horse-racing is a very popular sport among the Irish because they can place a bet for the occasion.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(4·Ö) : The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(4·Ö) : The Dreaming has an ¡®elective affinity£§ with Capitalism.A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(4·Ö) : The capital of Scotland is Glasgow, which is well-known for its natural beauty.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(4·Ö) : Ireland is situated in the extreme northwest of Europe.A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(4·Ö) : The Irish often have an informal style in regard to work practice.A: ¶ÔB: ´íµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : The modern games of tennis originated in£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©in the late 19th century.A: ScotlandB: IrelandC: EnglandD: Wales2(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C: 1770¡¡D: 17873(4·Ö) : Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. 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A: The Hundred Years' WarB: RenaissanceC: The Wars of the RosesD: The English Civil War9(4·Ö) : ______ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning Herald¡¡B: The Australian¡¡C: The Mercury¡¡D: The Australian Financial Review10(4·Ö) : New Zealand consists of two main islands:£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: North Island and South islandB: Steward Island and Long Island------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C: West Island and East IslandD: Victorian island and Tasman Island11(4·Ö) : Which statement is NOT true about Ireland ?A: Ireland is divided into two political unitsB: Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC: The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD: Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds12(4·Ö) : Which of the following is not true about football in Britain?A: Millions of people attend the FA games each season¡¡B: "Football hooligans" sometimes have violent clashes¡¡C: It was invented by Scottish people¡¡D: It was once described as "beastly" violent13(4·Ö) : In Britain, a parliament has a maximum duration of years.A: 3B: 4C: 5D: 614(4·Ö) : The first European settlement on the continent began in ____________. A: 1901¡¡B: 1788¡¡C: 1770¡¡D: 178715(4·Ö) : ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centre¡¡B: The business centre¡¡C: The financial centre¡¡D: The sports centreÅжÏÌâ1(4·Ö) : The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(4·Ö) : The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy. A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(4·Ö) : The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.A: ¶ÔB: ´í4(4·Ö) : The Dreaming is the belief system from ancient times that has bound indigenous groups together. It is about how the features of their land were created.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(4·Ö) : Horse-racing is a very popular sport among the Irish because they can place a bet for the occasion.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(4·Ö) : The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(4·Ö) : The Dreaming has an ¡®elective affinity£§ with Capitalism.A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(4·Ö) : The capital of Scotland is Glasgow, which is well-known for its natural beauty.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(4·Ö) : Ireland is situated in the extreme northwest of Europe.A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(4·Ö) : The Irish often have an informal style in regard to work practice.A: ¶ÔB: ´í。

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------µ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : _____ can not be found in London.A: Teahouses¡¡B: Galleries¡¡C: Museums¡¡D: Theatres2(4·Ö) : New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _____________. A: which is a native flightless bird¡¡B: which was the only mammal in New Zealand¡¡C: which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years ago¡¡D: which is an introduced flightless bird3(4·Ö) : New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _______.A: which is a native flightless bird¡¡B: which was the only mammal in New Zealand¡¡C: which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years ago¡¡D: which is an introduced flightless bird4(4·Ö) : Which of the following is NOT true about the British monarchy?A: It is the oldest institution of government.B: It goes back to at least the 9th century.C: It has maintained the continuity over the past thousand years.D: It seems that it enjoys no real power today.5(4·Ö) : Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth?A: Members of nations are joined together politically.B: The Commonwealth has special powers.C: The decision to become a member of the Commonwealth is made by Britain.D: It is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.6(4·Ö) : 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, 19147(4·Ö) : British colonial expansion began with ______.A: the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B: the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C: the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D: the colonization of Newfoundland in 15838(4·Ö) : Traditional British farming involved£¨¡¡¡¡£©, which dated back to the 5th century.A: the open field systemB: the system of crop rotationC: the use of artificial fertilizer------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------D: the use of new agricultural machinery9(4·Ö) : In 1769, ______ visited New Zealand and claimed it for Britain.A: Abel Tasman¡¡B: James Cook¡¡C: Christian missionaries¡¡D: sealers and whalers10(4·Ö) : The Australian Day falls on __________.A: April 25¡¡B: Jan. 1¡¡C: Jan. 2611(4·Ö) : Which of the following novels is written by Charles Dickens?A: Wuthering Heights¡¡B: Oliver Twist¡¡C: A Passage to IndiaD: Old Man and Sea12(4·Ö) : The first white settlement in Australia was set up on January 26,£¨¡¡¡¡¡¡£©.A: 1778B: 1788C: 1878D: 188813(4·Ö) : Which of the following did not belong to Romanticism ?A: Keats¡¡B: Shelley¡¡C: Wordsworth¡¡D: Defoe14(4·Ö) : The Head of State of New Zealand is _________.A: the Prime Minister¡¡B: the Governor-General ¡¡C: the British monarch ¡¡D: the Ombudsman15(4·Ö) : Convict transportation to the mainland of Australia ended in__________. A: 1840¡¡B: 1855¡¡C: 1851¡¡D: 1901ÅжÏÌâ1(4·Ö) : Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies. A: ¶ÔB: ´í2(4·Ö) : Wakefield Scheme was devised by Edward Wakefield, a convict and theorist on colonization, to solve the problem of labor shortage in colonial Australia.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A: ¶ÔB: ´í3(4·Ö) : George Gordon Byron, John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley are three influential figures in the English Romantic Movement.A: ¶ÔB: ´í4(4·Ö) : The continent of Australia is the largest, fattest and driest continent in the world.A: ¶ÔB: ´í5(4·Ö) : Ireland joined the EU in 1970.A: ¶ÔB: ´í6(4·Ö) : In the early 15th century, the British took over the continent of Australia and declared it ¡°terra nullius¡±.A: ¶ÔB: ´í7(4·Ö) : The Good Friday Agreement, approved on 10 April 1998, assures the loyalist community that Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom and it won¡¯t change its political status unless the majority of the people Northern Ireland agree.A: ¶ÔB: ´í8(4·Ö) : While the English are largely protestant, the Irish of the Republic largely belong to the Roman Catholic faith.A: ¶ÔB: ´í9(4·Ö) : The battle of Bannockburn led by Robert the Bruce succeeded in winning the full independence of Wales.A: ¶ÔB: ´í10(4·Ö) : The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland£§s accession to the EU.A: ¶ÔB: ´íµ¥Ñ¡Ìâ1(4·Ö) : _____ can not be found in London.A: Teahouses¡¡B: Galleries¡¡C: Museums¡¡D: Theatres2(4·Ö) : New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _____________. 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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 eachof the following statements.1.T he two main islands of the British Islesare .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.Aberdeen D. Cardiff3.A ccording to a 2005 estimate, Britain nowhas a population of over million.A. 160B. 600C. 60D.164.A mong the four parts of the United Kingdom,is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland5.A lmost a quarter of the British populationlives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.E nglish belongs to the group ofIndo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC.Germanic D. Roman7.T he introduction of Christianity toBritain added the first element of words to English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutchand GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latinand Greek8.T he evolution of Middle English wasreinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.S amuel Johnson’s dictionary wasinfluential in establishing a standardform of .A. grammarB. handwritingC.spelling D. pronunciation10.At present, nearly of theworld’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended theRoman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, becamethe dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB.Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the timeof .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishmentof 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 tothe rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the ReligiousReformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church 17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18. was passed after the GloriousRevolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution wasaccomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in itsglobal imperial dominance by the beginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterizedby a division of powers between three of the following branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchycan be seen in its effect on . A. passing the bills B. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House ofLords is expected to the House of Commons.A. rivalB. complementC.criticize D. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principleof .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British PrivyCouncil is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC.pass bills D. supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary generalelection is held every years. A. three B. four C. fiveD. six27. has a distinct legal systembased on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the BritishParliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Partyare characterized by pragmatism and .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the Britishsociety 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 globaldominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliamentpassed two important acts to establish awelfare state.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsenedan already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. highinflation ratesC. large importsD.unemployment problem34.Of the following practices,does not belong to Thatcher’s socialwelfare reform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has beensuccessful in all the following aspects except .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its landarea to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areasinclude all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland 38.Coal mining industry in Britainprovides of the energy consumedin the country.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D.2/339.The car industry in Britain inmostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC.joint-venture D. privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain,has experienced spectacular growth sincethe end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC.service industry D. manufacturingindustry41.In Britain, the division betweengrammar schools and vocational schoolswere ended by the introduction ofcomprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British childrenreceive primary and secondary educationthrough the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central governmentgrants, the British universities receive their remaining funds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions 44.Of the following, is NOT abasis 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 NationalVocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, thefollowing newspapers are regarded as the“Big Three”with the exceptionof .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind ofprogram produced by the BBC and is popularamong 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC.documentary D. soap opera48. is Britain’s top paytelevision provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD.BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT acommon feature of all the Britishholidays.A. families getting togetherB.friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions areparticularly British except . A. Trooping the Color B. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of theEnglish Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52. is viewed as Romantic poetry’s“Declaration of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’novels, isconsidered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. GreatExpectations54. is a representative of EnglishCritical Realism at the turn of the 19thcentury.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. JohnMiltonC. Joseph ConradD. ThomasHardy55.Of the following statements,is NOT correct in terms ofNeo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with thesocial reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representativework.56. is NOT included in themodernist group.A. Oscar WildB. VirginiaWoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T.S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOTwritten by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tessof the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Returnof 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, isNOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC.William Golding D. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is writtenby .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states onthe continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D.3562.The state of is the largest inarea of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America,with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, 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. theMississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universitieslike Harvard, Yale and MIT are located .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 Lake Ontario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includesthe following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the UnitedStates is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC.Native Americans D. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restrictedthe further immigration into the UnitedStates, particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant Americanculture 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 inNorth America was founded at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB.Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD.Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group ofwho came to America to avoid persecutionin England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC.Catholics D. Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred betweenthe .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 ofIndependence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC.Philadelphia D. Boston76.In May 1775, was held inPhiladelphia and began to assume thefunctions of a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB.the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued togrant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD.Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States wasat the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal todeal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC.Roosevelt D. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-timesuffering for Americans, and it continuedthroughout the terms ofPresidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effectin .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the UnitedStates .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power tobalance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and therights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United Statesspecific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except areguaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get into people’s house bypoliceC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if onewishes85.All the following exceptcannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are allpowers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacanciesoccurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, acandidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of theUnited StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator andRepresentative are and years respectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC.two, six D. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed ofjustices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted intooffice 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 theworld’s products in the following fields except .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressedfrom to , and eventually, 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 grantedthe by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the UnitedStates was established with the urge of .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took placeduring the “second industrial revolution” except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a“Great Society” by introducing various programs like the following except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are forexport.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all trueexcept .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 giantsin American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.A t present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D.25%101.F ormal education in the United States consists of , secondary and highereducation.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private102.O f the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary schoolstudents.A. mathematics and languagesB.politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD.music and physical education103.H igher education in the United States began with the founding of .A. Yale UniversityB.Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. NewYork University104.O f the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.O f 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.T o 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.O f the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American Presidentyet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD.Yale University108. is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has areputation for its serious attitude andgreat bulk.A. The Washington PostB. TheNew York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. NewYork Daily News109.O f the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks inAmerica.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.T he National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th111.O f 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.O f the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. TheHouse of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature 114.O f the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller 115.O f the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.O f the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists.A. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville117.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.O f 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.O f the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil120. is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. 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 Walesstill 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)5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(T)6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(T)7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(F) 8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.(T)9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T)3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T)4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T)5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F)6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T) 8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F)10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government.(F)2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.(T)6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(T)10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(F)Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.(T)3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(F)4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all theBritish econimic and social problems.(F) 5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.(T)6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.(T)7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.(F)8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(T)9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F) 10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.(T)Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)cation in Britain is compulsory for allchildren between the ages of 6 and 15.(F) 3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.(F)4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.(T)5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.(T)7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening.(T)8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper(F)9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christiancalendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(F)2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.(T)3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(T)4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.(T)5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.(F)6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.(F)7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by themusical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".(F)8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(F) 9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.(T)10.V.S.Naipaul detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.(T)Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.(F)2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.(F)3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.(F)4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.(T)。

【北语网院】18秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4（答案）【北京语言大学】18秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4试卷总分:100 得分:100第1题,Lord Baltimore＇s feudal plan failed because ___________.A、there were more Protestant than Catholics in MarylandB、 the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleC、 there was plenty of land while labor was scarceD、 the English king did not like the plan正确答案:第2题,Which of the following cities is known for its casinos for gambling?A、SeattleB、 Atlantic CityC、 ChicagoD、 San Francisco正确答案:第3题,"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of ___________.A、the settlers of VirginiaB、 the people of PennsylvaniaC、 the colonists in New EnglandD、 the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution正确答案:第4题,During _____ administration，Canada recognized the People’s Republic of China.A、Wilfred Laurier＇sB、 Lester Pearson＇sC、 MacKinzie King＇sD、 Brian Mulroney＇s正确答案:第5题,established the system of government and these were later consolidated.A、The Constitution Act in 1852B、The Bill of Rights Act 1990C、The Human Rights Act 1993正确答案:第6题,What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?A、The IndiansB、 The First NationsC、 The Eskimos正确答案:第7题,The U.S. government consists of three branches:___________.A、the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branchB、the State Department, the Department of Defense, and the Energy DepartmentC、the White House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court正确答案:第8题,Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism?A、Separation of state and churchB、 Respect of educationC、 Intolerant moralismD、 A sense of mission正确答案:第9题,The organization that is responsible for cracking down on domestic crimes is_____.A、the FBIB、 the CIAC、 the CongressD、 the IRS正确答案:第10题,Which of the following industries account for more than half of the GDP in Canada?A、primary industriesB、 secondary industriesC、 tertiary industriesD、 none of them正确答案:第11题,The______describes the three branches of Government in New Zealand: The Executive (the Sovereign and Cabinet), the legislature (Parliament) and the judiciary (Courts).A、Constitution ActB、Bill of Rights ActC、Human Rights Act正确答案:第12题,Which group of people were forced to live in special camps during the WWII?A、Japanese CanadiansB、 Chinese CanadiansC、 Native Canadians正确答案:第13题,Blues was derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual which is____________.A、a form of rock 'n' roll singingB、 a form of operatic singing originated in EuropeC、 a form of country music singingD、 a form of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian churches正确答案:第14题,Lake Louis is located________.A、in the northern part of CanadaB、 on the Canadian-American borderC、 on the east coastD、 in the Rockies正确答案:第15题,Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A、The growth of capitalismB、 The RenaissanceC、 The Religious ReformationD、 The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church正确答案:第16题,After World WarⅠ, many novelists produced literary works of disillusionment. Some of them lived abroad and were known as the“Beat Generation”.√、对×、错正确答案:×第17题,After Legal segregation ended in the South as a result of the civil rights movement, and racism is no longer an extremely serious social, political problem in the U.S.√、对×、错正确答案:×第18题, External trade is of little importance to New Zealand.√、对×、错正确答案:×第19题,New York City is the second largest city of the United States.√、对×、错正确答案:×第20题,Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique, published in 1963, changed the way large numbers of women thought about themselves and other women.√、对×、错正确答案:√第21题,The Greensboro students “sit-in” was believe to be the beginning of the civil rights movement.√、对×、错正确答案:×第22题,The Grand Banks have been called the "wheat fields" of Newfoundland. √、对×、错正确答案:√第23题,The American belief in "free enterprise" has precluded a major role for government.√、对×、错正确答案:√第24题,In the summer of 1963, Hundreds of thousands ofpeaceful demonstrators marched to Washington, D.C., where Martin Luther King, a famous leader of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), delivered his famo us speech “I have a dream”.√、对×、错正确答案:×第25题,More than one-quarter of all Americans are now of the Roman Catholic faith. √、对×、错正确答案:√。

北京语言大学智慧树知到“英语”《英语国家概况》网课测试题答案（图片大小可自由调整）第1卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Wakefield Scheme was devised by Edward Wakefield, a convict and theorist on colonization, to solve the problem of labor shortage in colonial Australia.()A.错误B.正确2.Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreign policy?A.The Queen of BritainB.The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC.The Prime Minister and CabinetD.The Ministry of Defence and the Treasury3.In the 1970s, oil was discovered in ___, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.A.the English ChannelB.the Irish SeaC.the St. George SeaD.the North Sea4.Britain’s agricultural sector produces 58% of the UK’s food need with only 2% of its workforce.()A.错误B.正确5.The home of golf is Scotland.()A.错误B.正确6.In proportional terms, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia.()A.错误B.正确7.Under the White Australia Policy, immigrants to Australia had to take a test in a European language, the failure of which would be given the status of prohibited immigrant.()A.错误B.正确8.New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _____.A.which is a native flightless birdB.which was the only mammal in New ZealandC.which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years agoD.which is an introduced flightless bird9.The President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have cutive power.()A.错误B.正确10.The first settlers of New Zealand were ___.A.voyagers from East PolynesiaB.European navigatorsC.sealers and whalersD.Christian missionaries11.Australia’s most common native plants are _____.A.palms and rosesB.willows and sunflowersC.pines and orchidsD.eucalypts and wattles12.Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the parliamentary army during the English Civil War in the revolutionary period of the 17th century. ()A.错误B.正确13.The Bill of Rights ensured that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.()A.错误B.正确14.The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. ()A.错误B.正确15.The first European settlement on the continent began in______.A.1901B.1788C.1770D.1787第2卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.()A.错误B.正确2.In Britain, a parliament has a maximum duration of years.A.6B.5C.4D.33.Which statement is NOT true about Ireland?A.Ireland is pided into two political unitsB.Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC.The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds4.______is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre5.Ethnic minorities in the UK are well represented in the British Parliament.()A.错误B.正确6.The Queen also acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.()A.错误B.正确7.How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win the election?A.651B.326C.626D.3518.______ was first adopted in Australia?A.The two-chamber parliamentB.The three-tier government systemC.The public servicesD.Secret Ballots9._____ is the Maori name for New Zealand，meaning“ land of the long，white cloud“.A.KiwiB.WaitangiC.MaoritangaD.Aotearoa10.Which of the following statements is not true about Maori population?A.Maori women tend to have more children than non-Maori womenB.Non-Maori women tend to have children earlier than Maori womenC.Maori population is younger than the total populationD.Maori population makes up nearly one-seventh of New Zealands total populat11.The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.()A.错误B.正确12.In the UK, class pisions are not only economic but also cultural.()A.错误B.正确13.Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent Irish state was never lost. In late 19th century, there was a campaign in parliament called “home-rule”- Irish political control of Irish affairs. ()A.错误B.正确14.If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called______.A.General Certificate of Education--AdvancedB.General Certificate of Secondary EducationC.the common entrance examinationD.General National Vocational Qualifications15.In Australia, the federal government and the state governments are ed by _____.A.the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB.the party that has the most votesC.the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD.the party that has the majority of the Senate第1卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：B2.参考答案：A3.参考答案：D4.参考答案：B5.参考答案：B6.参考答案：A7.参考答案：B8.参考答案：A9.参考答案：B10.参考答案：A11.参考答案：D12.参考答案：B13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：B15.参考答案：B第2卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：B2.参考答案：B3.参考答案：D4.参考答案：D5.参考答案：A6.参考答案：B7.参考答案：B8.参考答案：D9.参考答案：D10.参考答案：B11.参考答案：B12.参考答案：B13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：A15.参考答案：C。

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

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 words to 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 form of .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 effort to .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over the church17.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 the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning of the century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following brancheswith 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 of Commons.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 pragmatism and .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 welfare state.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 welfare reform.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 aspects except .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 the country.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 experienced spectacular growth since the end of WordWar II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the introductionof comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary education through the independentsystem.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining funds fromall 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 “Big Three” with theexception 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 popular among 500 millionviewers 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 “Declaration 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 the south, the Atlantic toits 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 are located .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 Lake Ontario.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, particularlyfrom .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 at in .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecution in 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 functions of a nationalgovernment.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 Great Depression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the terms ofPresidents .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 into 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 years respectively.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 fields except .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , and eventually, 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 urge of .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 programs like the followingexcept .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. private102.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 education103.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 Irving112.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 CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman Melville117.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’Neil120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.A.Ralph EllisonB. Tony MorrisonC. Richard WrightD. 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)5.The longest river of Britain originates in Wales.(T)6.Because of political troubles,Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom.(T)7.Though the climate in Britain is generally mild,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls below --10C in January.(F)8.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo--Saxons.(T)9.The Celtic people are the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)10.English changed into what is described as Modern English from the late 16th century.(F)Chapter 21.The British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)2.The Celts became the dominant group in Britain between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.(T)3.The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe--- the Britons.(T)4.The Anglo--Saxons came to Britain in the mid--5th century.(T)5.The chief or king of the Anglo--Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.(F)6.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.(T)7.Henry II built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)8.The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and the townspeople.(F)9.The Hundred Years' War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans foe trade and territory.(F)10.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth I actually defended the fruit of the Religious Reformation.(T)Chapter 31.Conventions are regarded less important than common law in the working of the British government.(F)2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)4.British Parliament is the law--making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.(F)5.Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal are all members in the British Upper House.(T)6.The members in the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)7.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)8.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.(F)9.British law consists of two parts,the civil law and the criminal law.(T)10.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(F)Chapter 41.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.(T)3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems that prevented rapid economic development in Britain.(F)4.Thatcher's revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the British econimic and social problems.(F)5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair is different from that of the Labor party and the Conservative Party.(T)6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics and economic policy.(T)7.Britain is the world's leading exporter of poultry and dairy products.(F)8.The fishing industry provides more than 50%of Britain's demand for fish.(T)9.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)10.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.(T)Chapter 51.The British government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.(F)cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.(F)3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the independent system.(F)4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a national GCSE examination.(T)5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)6.In the 1960s, a large number of new universities were founded in Britain.(T)7.Most British people begin their day with reading the morning newspaper and end it watching television in the evening.(T)8.The Times is the world's oldest national newspaper(F)9.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)10.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark the important events of the Christian calendar, and others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)Chapter 61.The Canterbury Tales is a representative work of the Old English Period.(F)2.Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classics.(T)3.Hamlet depicts the hero's struggle with two opposing forces: moral integrity and the need to avenge his father's murder.(T)4.Alexander Pope was a great English poet who also translated Homer's Iliad.(T)5.Jonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.(F)6.William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.(F)7.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems, such as "Ode to the West Wind".(F)8.Jane Austen was a well--known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.(F)9.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism, which prevailed before World War II.(T)10.detailed in his works the dual problems of the Third World: the oppression of colonialism and the chaos of postcolonialism.(T)Chapter 71.The Republic of Ireland occupies the entire area of the island of Ireland.(F)2.The earliest inhabitants in Ireland were Celtic tribes from Europe.(F)3.In the 1800s, Ireland gained in prosperity because it became a part of Britain.(F)4.In the 1930s, Ireland was not indeed a republic,but belonged to the Commonwealth of Nations.(T)5.To support the government's neutrality in World War II, there was no Irishman participating in the war.(F)6.With the help of Britain, Ireland entered the EEC in 1973 without difficulties.(F)7.In 1949, Britain recognized the independence of the Irish Republic and returned the six northern countries.(F)8.In Ireland, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have the power of making laws.(F)9.English is the only official language in Ireland, because the majority of people speak it as their tongue.(F)10.Catholicism in Ireland is more than a mere matter of private faith.(T)Chapter 8。

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (单选题) 1: In Britain,( )formally appoints important government ministers, judges,etc.A: the QueenB: the Prime MinisterC: the Lord President of the CouncilD: the Speaker of the House of Commons正确答案:(单选题) 2: Who were the first inhabitants of the Australian continent?A: British settlersB: Aboriginal peopleC: European migrants正确答案:(单选题) 3: _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning HeraldB: The AustralianC: The MercuryD: The Australian Financial Review正确答案:(单选题) 4: Ireland is one of the most___countries of Europe.A: PuritanB: CatholicC: ChristianD: Protestant正确答案:(单选题) 5: The Australian Day falls on __________.A: April 25B: Jan. 1C: Jan. 26正确答案:(单选题) 6: Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A: The three-tier government systemB: Secret BallotsC: The two-chamber parliamentD: The public services正确答案:(单选题) 7: Which of the following about the Queen is not true?A: The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the CabinetB: The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British stateC: The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime MinisterD: The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England正确答案:(单选题) 8: Chaucer is he the author of( )A: Beowulf------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B: The CanterburyC: Rip Van WinkleD: Twelfth Night正确答案:(单选题) 9: ______ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning HeraldB: The AustralianC: The MercuryD: The Australian Financial Review正确答案:(单选题) 10: Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________.A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands正确答案:(判断题) 1: The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 2: The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 3: Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 4: The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 5: In Britain the general election is normally held every four years. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 6: Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on Boxing day, which is the day after Christmas.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 7: The Bill of Rights ensured that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 8: In 1541, Queen Elizabeth I declared to be the Queen of Ireland, the first monarch to do so.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 9: The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 10: Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(单选题) 1: In Britain,( )formally appoints important government ministers, judges,etc.A: the QueenB: the Prime MinisterC: the Lord President of the CouncilD: the Speaker of the House of Commons正确答案:(单选题) 2: Who were the first inhabitants of the Australian continent?A: British settlersB: Aboriginal peopleC: European migrants正确答案:(单选题) 3: _____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning HeraldB: The AustralianC: The MercuryD: The Australian Financial Review正确答案:(单选题) 4: Ireland is one of the most___countries of Europe.A: PuritanB: Catholic------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C: ChristianD: Protestant正确答案:(单选题) 5: The Australian Day falls on __________.A: April 25B: Jan. 1C: Jan. 26正确答案:(单选题) 6: Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A: The three-tier government systemB: Secret BallotsC: The two-chamber parliamentD: The public services正确答案:(单选题) 7: Which of the following about the Queen is not true?A: The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the CabinetB: The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British stateC: The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime MinisterD: The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England正确答案:(单选题) 8: Chaucer is he the author of( )A: BeowulfB: The CanterburyC: Rip Van WinkleD: Twelfth Night正确答案:(单选题) 9: ______ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A: The Sydney Morning HeraldB: The AustralianC: The MercuryD: The Australian Financial Review正确答案:(单选题) 10: Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________.A: the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB: the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC: Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD: the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands正确答案:(判断题) 1: The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror.A: 错误------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 2: The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 3: Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 4: The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 5: In Britain the general election is normally held every four years. A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 6: Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on Boxing day, which is the day after Christmas.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 7: The Bill of Rights ensured that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 8: In 1541, Queen Elizabeth I declared to be the Queen of Ireland, the first monarch to do so.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 9: The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.A: 错误B: 正确正确答案:(判断题) 10: Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies.A: 错误B: 正确------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 正确答案:。

(单选题)1: The first European settlement on the continent began in__________. A: 1901B: 1788C: 1770D: 1787正确答案: B(单选题)2: ______is not considered a characteristic of London.A: The cultural centreB: The business centreC: The financial centreD: The sports centre正确答案: D(单选题)3: Which of the following is not true about Britain?A: It used to be an imperial country in the worldB: It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC: It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD: It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.正确答案: D(单选题)4: Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreign policy?A: The Queen of BritainB: The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC: The Prime Minister and CabinetD: The Ministry of Defence and the Treasury正确答案: A(单选题)5: If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called_______.A: General Certificate of Education--AdvancedB: General Certificate of Secondary EducationC: the common entrance examinationD: General National Vocational Qualifications正确答案: A(单选题)6: Which of the following statements is not true about Maori population? A: Maori women tend to have more children than non-Maori womenB: Non-Maori women tend to have children earlier than Maori womenC: Maori population is younger than the total populationD: Maori population makes up nearly one-seventh of New Zealand's total populat 正确答案: B。

18秋《英语国家概况(Ⅱ)》作业4One important agreement between Canada and U.S. is FTA, which means ______.A.Federal Tariff AgreementB.Free Trade AgreementC.Finance Tax Agreement正确答案:BAccording to the author, Canada entered into its golden age of international diplomacy in the 1950s, the period of which was capped by Canada's role in _____________.A.the Suez Crisis of 1956B.the World Trade OrganizationC.the NATOD.World Health Organization正确答案:ALord Baltimore's feudal plan failed because ___________.A.there were more Protestant than Catholics in MarylandB.the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleC.there was plenty of land while labor was scarceD.the English king did not like the plan正确答案:CWho is Abraham Lincoln? What was he famous for?A.Uncle Tom's CabinB.The Federalist PapersC.The Emancipation Proclamation正确答案:CTo promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays an active role in international organizations. Which of the following is the exception?A.the United NationsB.the CommonwealthC.the National Organization of Women Francophonie正确答案:CWhich of the following industries account for more than half of the GDP in Canada?A.primary industriesB.secondary industriesC.tertiary industriesD.none of them正确答案:CFormer President Ronald Reagan used to be a _______________.A.basketball playerB.sports radio announcerC.conservative political columnistD.sports writer正确答案:BOne of the most frequently used musical instrument on a jazz band included a ________.A.violinB.trumpet, andC.piano正确答案:BIn January 1965, President Johnson declared _________" to eliminate poverty "by opening to everyone the opportunity to live in decency and dignity."A.war against VietnamB.war against povertyC.war against JapanD.New Frontier program正确答案:BPrime Minister _______ once said that the U.S.-Canada relationship was was like "a relationship between two farmers".A.Louis urentB.Wilfred LaurierC.Lester PearsonD.John A. Macdonald正确答案:AThe Yellowstone National Park was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.A.错误B.正确正确答案:ANew York City is the second largest city of the United States.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AIn the summer of 1963, Hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators marched to Washington, D.C., where Martin Luther King, a famous leader of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), delivered his famous speech “I have a dream”.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AIreland is situated in the extreme northwest of Europe.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BIn proportional terms, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AEarly jazz was identified by its polyrhythmic structure, a clearly contribution from the complex drumming of West Africa brought over to America by black slaves.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BThe convicts Elizabeth and James Ruse became the first successful farming family in Australia.A.错误B.正确正确答案:BTwo-third of the cropland in the United States is planted in crops destined for export-to Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AAfter the president vetoes a law, Congress may override the veto by a three-fourths vote of both houses.A.错误B.正确正确答案:AThe largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the United States is the Jews, who number over 25.2 million, or 11.7% of the population.A.错误B.正确正确答案:A。

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