英美文化问答题

1、In the format of western names,which name is put first?( )∙A、Family name∙B、Last name∙C、Surname∙D、First name正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分2Bill is the short version of ( ).∙A、William∙B、Steven∙C、Robert∙D、Richard正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分3There is only one given name in western name.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture?( )∙A、Chinese food∙B、Spring Festivel∙C、Chinese medicine∙D、Football正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分4Culture is the beliefs, ( ) and way-of-life of a community or society. ∙A、traditions∙B、habits∙C、customs∙D、costumes正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：33.3分5Chinese culture is better than American culture.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Topography of the USA已完成成绩：100.0分6( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.∙A、Colorado∙B、Indiana∙C、Alabama∙D、Alaska正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：25.0分7The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and Appalachian Mountains.∙A、Rocky Mountains∙B、Andes Mountains∙C、Alps Mountains∙D、Atlas Mountains正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：25.0分8Which is the largest states by population?( )∙A、Texas∙B、New York∙C、California∙D、Florida正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：25.0分9Boston is on the West Coast of America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Three icons of America已完成成绩：33.3分10Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )∙A、Because it is the first national park in the world.∙B、Because it is in America.∙C、Because it is the biggest national park in America.∙D、Because it is the first national park in America.正确答案： A 我的答案：D得分：0.0分11Washington, Jefferson, () and Lincoln's faces are made on the Mount Rushmore.( ) ∙A、Madison∙B、Roosevelt∙C、Kennedy∙D、Adams正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分12Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )∙A、The United Kingdom∙B、Canada∙C、Australia∙D、France正确答案： D 我的答案：DComparison of the USA and China已完成成绩：83.5分13Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )∙A、Air pollution∙B、Water shortage∙C、Loss of agricultural land∙D、desertification正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：16.7分14Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )∙A、China has more railways than America.∙B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.∙C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly.∙D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分15The most fresh water used in China is in ( ).∙A、Domestic∙B、Industry∙C、Livestock∙D、Agriculture正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：16.7分16In 2013, the population of China is about ( ) more than that of America. ∙A、3 times∙B、4 times∙C、5 times∙D、6 times正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分17The total area of China is bigger than America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分18America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Comparison of the USA and China 2已完成成绩：60.0分19The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( ).∙A、White, Hispanic and Black∙B、White, Black and Hispanic∙C、White, Black and Asian∙D、White, Asian and Black正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分20In China, the life expectancy is ( ) years.∙A、70∙B、72∙C、75∙D、79正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：20.0分211 kilogram is ( ) pounds.∙A、0.6∙B、1.7∙C、2.1∙D、2.2正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：20.0分22All the countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), Myanmar and Liberia.∙A、the UK∙B、the USA∙C、France∙D、Japan正确答案： B 我的答案：C得分：0.0分23Everyone in America and China can read and write.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√24Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )∙A、China∙B、Japan∙C、South Korea∙D、Germany正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分25Which one of following is not an American company?( )∙A、Google∙B、CocaCola∙C、Facebook∙D、Airbus正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分26Per capita means a person.( )正确答案：√我的答案：√Comparison of the USA and China已完成成绩：42.9分27According to the 2013 statistics, which one of the following is wrong?( ) ∙A、The smallest part in the economic structure of developed countries is agriculture.∙B、The biggest part of GDP composition in America is Services.∙C、In 2013, GDP growth rate in America is higher than that in China.∙D、In 2013, America's inflation rate is lower than China's.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分28Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )∙A、Most of American labour force are in services.∙B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture.∙C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture.∙D、American labour force is more than Chinese.正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分29( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China.∙A、Water∙B、Nuclear∙C、Wind∙D、Coal正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分30The UAS and ( ) is the major export markets of China.∙A、Canada∙B、Mexico∙C、Japan∙D、South Korea正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：14.3分31Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement inthe economy.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：14.3分32Now services in China grows very fast.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分33The poverty lines in America and China are the same.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Agriculture in the USA已完成成绩：20.0分34( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.∙A、Arizona∙B、Maryland∙C、Texas∙D、Nevada正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：20.0分35Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( )∙A、Large family farms are much more productive.∙B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America.∙C、Most income of farm households is from non-farm sources.∙D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities.正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分36In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle,soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat.∙A、Corn∙B、Potato∙C、Tomato∙D、Cotton正确答案： A 我的答案：D得分：0.0分3796% of the farmers are black people.( )正确答案：×我的答案：√得分：0.0分38In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：√Global Financial Crisis已完成成绩：20.0分39Recession is ( ) of negative GDP growth.∙A、1 quarter∙B、2 quarters∙C、3 quarters∙D、4 quarters正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分40The GFC Recession started in ( ).∙A、the USA∙B、the UK∙C、Japan∙D、France正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分41The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( ).∙A、Stock bubble burst∙B、Property bubble burst∙C、Dotcom bubble burst∙D、Asset price bubble burst正确答案： B 我的答案：D得分：0.0分42Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )∙A、Banks stopped lending.∙B、Companies cut jobs.∙C、Stock market crashed.∙D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分43China was not affected much by the GFC Recession.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×A Hero and a Villain已完成成绩：33.3分44Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.∙A、10∙B、20∙C、30∙D、40正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分45The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).∙A、Villain∙B、Hero∙C、Monster∙D、Saviour正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分46Warren Buffett was born in a rich family.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Discovery of the 'New World'已完成成绩：33.3分47The main European power was Spain, France, ( ) and Great Britain. ∙A、Italy∙B、Portugal∙C、Russia∙D、Germany正确答案： B 我的答案：A得分：0.0分48Christopher Columbus was the first person to cross the ( ) Ocean.∙A、Pacific∙B、Indian∙C、Arctic∙D、Atlantic正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分49Christopher Columbus did 5 voyages between 1492 and 1503.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：33.3分British Colonies已完成成绩：40.0分50The Britain founded ( ) colonies along the East Coast in America.∙A、11∙B、12∙C、13∙D、14正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分51The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ).∙A、Washington D.C.∙B、New York∙C、Boston∙D、Lexington and Concord正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分52John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Thomas Jefferson and ( ) wrote The Declaration of Independence.∙A、Benjamin Franklin∙B、Abraham Lincoln∙C、George Washington∙D、Paul Revere正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分53British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620.( ) 正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分54The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×American War of independence已完成成绩：66.6分55The war of Independence was between ( ).∙A、America and France∙B、America and Holland∙C、America and Spain∙D、America and Britain正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：33.3分56In 1778, ( ) signed Treaty of Alliance with America.∙A、Spain∙B、Holland∙C、France∙D、Britain正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分57Britain won the Battle of Yorktown.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×Building the New Nation已完成成绩：60.0分58The first constitution, Article of Confederation was made in ( ).∙A、1778∙B、1779∙C、1780∙D、1781正确答案： D 我的答案：D得分：20.0分59The first president of Amercia was ( ).∙A、George Washington∙B、Abraham Lincoln∙C、Benjamin Franklin∙D、Thomas Jefferson正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分60Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America. ∙A、State∙B、Law∙C、Treasury∙D、War正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分61There were ( ) Chief Justice in the Supreme Court.∙A、1∙B、3∙C、8∙D、9正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分62Thomas Paine was born in France.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×A Hero, Traitor and Genius已完成成绩：33.4分63George Washington declared ( )∙A、Thanksgiving Day∙B、Christmas∙C、Halloween∙D、New Year's Day正确答案： A 我的答案：B得分：0.0分64Which one is right about George Washington?( )∙A、He was graduated from college.∙B、He had three children.∙C、He had no experience in military action.∙D、He was revered as the "Father of the United States".正确答案： D 我的答案：B得分：0.0分65Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )∙A、He was also a Doctor.∙B、He loved reading.∙C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.∙D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.正确答案： A 我的答案：C得分：0.0分66Which document was not signed by Benjamin Franklin?( )∙A、The Declaration of Independence∙B、Treaty with France∙C、Peace Treaty∙D、Article of Confederation正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分67During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets toFrance.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分68Benjamin Franklin was born in a rich family and well educated.（）正确答案：×我的答案：×Timeline of Major Events (1800-1899)已完成成绩：33.3分69The first railway was built in ( ).∙A、1827∙B、1828∙C、1829∙D、1830正确答案： B 我的答案：D得分：0.0分70The war with Mexico was started in ( ).∙A、1846∙B、1847∙C、1848∙D、1849正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分71The first telephone line was built in 1877.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×Territorial Expansion已完成成绩：66.8分72America purchased Louisiana Territory with ( ) million dollars from France. ∙A、2∙B、5∙C、10∙D、15正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分73The USA purchased Florida from ( ).∙A、Spain∙B、the UK∙C、France∙D、Italy正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分74Texas was the ( ) state of America.∙A、26th∙B、27th∙C、28th∙D、29th正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分75Which one is wrong about Hawaii?( )∙A、It is in the Atlantic Ocean.∙B、There are 8 main islands.∙C、It is the 50th states of America.∙D、America took over Hawaii government from the local king.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分76Before America purchased it,Alaska was belong to Mexico.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分77The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage, which is also the capital city.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×The American Civil War已完成成绩：33.4分78The Civil War started in ( ).∙A、1861∙B、1862∙C、1863∙D、1864正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：16.7分79Which was wrong about the Civil War?( )∙A、America was kept as one country.∙B、Slavery was abolished.∙C、After the Battle of Gettysburg, the North started to win.∙D、The South was strong in "hard power".正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分80Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( )∙A、He was the 16th president of America.∙B、He was killed in 1865 when the Civil War was just finished.∙C、He was a businessman and then became politician.∙D、He was born in a poor farm family.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分81In the Civil War, the North was weak, and the South was strong.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：16.7分82Modern weapons were used in the Civil War.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×得分：0.0分83In the Civil War, the North lost more people than the South.( ) 正确答案：√我的答案：×84Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )∙A、The government is small.∙B、Leaders are educated.∙C、There are many traditions.∙D、The society is classless.正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分85Which one is wrong about Thomas Edison?( )∙A、He was educated in school.∙B、His first job is telegraph operator.∙C、He had many patents.∙D、He invented electric light bulb.正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：25.0分86Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).∙A、General Electric is one of his companies.∙B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper.∙C、When he was 20, he started his own company.∙D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation.正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分87Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball whichis a good sport for winter.( )正确答案：√我的答案：×Timeline of Major Events (1900-2014)已完成成绩：33.3分88The first long distance telephone was built in ( ).∙A、1915∙B、1916∙C、1917∙D、1918正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分89In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon.∙A、1967∙B、1968∙C、1969∙D、1970正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分90President Nixon visited China in ( ).∙A、1971∙B、1972∙C、1973∙D、1974正确答案： B 我的答案：AThe Panama Canal已完成成绩：33.3分91The Panama Canal was built by a ( ) consortium.∙A、America∙B、Italy∙C、Britain∙D、France正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分92Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )∙A、Because it was too expensive.∙B、Because many people died.∙C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal.∙D、Because the American government decided to buld it by themselves.正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分93The aim to build the Panama Canal was to connect America and Panama.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×The Great Depression已完成成绩：40.0分94The Great Depression started in ( ).∙A、1929∙B、1932∙C、1933∙D、1939正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：20.0分95Which one is wrong about the Great Depression?( )∙A、The Great Depression started with the crash of the New York stock market.∙B、More than 9000 banks closed down.∙C、It took a short time for the New York Stock to recover.∙D、Many people became homeless because of the Great Depression.正确答案： C 我的答案：D得分：0.0分96Which one is not the results of the Great Depression?( ) ∙A、GDP went down.∙B、Income fell.∙C、Unemployment rate increased.∙D、Farmers had no food to eat.正确答案： D 我的答案：A得分：0.0分97Which one is wrong about Franklin Delano Roosevelt?( ) ∙A、He was also known as FDR.∙B、He give American people confidence during the Great Depression.∙C、He was elected as president for 3 times.∙D、He started many government programs to provide work to people.正确答案： C 我的答案：B得分：0.0分98The Great Depression only happened in America.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×The Cold War已完成成绩：57.2分99Why did the Cold War avoid direct conflict?( )∙A、Because the Second World War was just finished.∙B、Because the USSR was too weak to fight.∙C、Because both sides of the Cold War had nuclear weapons.∙D、Because some countries stop the war.正确答案： C 我的答案：C得分：14.3分100The Cold War began in ( ).∙A、1945∙B、1946∙C、1947∙D、1948正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分101Which was not the reason why the West against Communism?( )∙A、The communist countries only has one political system.∙B、The economy in communist countries is state-owned.∙C、The communist countries are against religion.∙D、The communist countries have nuclear weapons.正确答案： D 我的答案：C得分：0.0分102Berlin Wall was ended in ( ).∙A、1989∙B、1988∙C、1987∙D、1986正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：14.3分103Which statement of following is wrong?( )∙A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.∙B、Germany reunited in 1990.∙C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.∙D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.正确答案： C 我的答案：A得分：0.0分104The Cold War continued for only a few years.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×得分：14.3分105Because many West Germans fled to the East, the West Germany government builtthe Berlin Wall.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×实用文案106Which one is wrong about 9/11?( )∙A、About 3000 people were killed.∙B、It happened in 2002.∙C、The World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked.∙D、It was the first attack on mainland USA since 1812.正确答案： B 我的答案：B得分：33.3分107The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes.∙A、4∙B、5∙C、6∙D、7正确答案： A 我的答案：A得分：33.3分108Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( ) 正确答案：×我的答案：×文案大全。

英美文化知识竞赛【英美文化知识竞赛试题及答案】对于英语教师而言，英语教学中注重英美文化知识的导入,能加深学生对所学内容的理解和掌握！为此，下面了英美文化知识竞赛试题以供大家阅读。

第一部分(客观题，共60分)PART ONERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] are given. Choose the one which you think best pletes the statement or answers the questions . (60 points, 2 point for each)1. The British Isles are made up of _____ .A. three large islands and hundreds of small onesB. three large islands and dozens of small onesC. two large islands and hundreds of small onesD. two large islands and dozens of small ones2. In Britain,____ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, _____A. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons3. Christianity was first brought to England by ____.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Danes4. ______ is the oldest of all the parties in Ireland.A. The Irish Labour PartyB. The Progressive DemocratsC. Fianna FailD. Fine Gael5. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in ______.A. 200B.C. B. 55 B.C. C. 55 A.D. D. 410 A.D.6. When Wales was brought under the English Crown, the title of “Prince of Wales” was borne by _____, the eldest son of the reigning monarch.A. Richard IB. Henry IIIC. Edward ID. Edward II7. Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the ____ of Christ, and is the great Christian festivals.A. birthB. deathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection8. British recorded history begins with the ___ invasion.A. RomanB. VikingC. Anglo-SaxonD. Norman9. In the United Kingdom, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the remendation of ___. A. the Speaker C. the Duke of Edinburgh10. In England no females were allowed to vote in national elections before ___. A. 1918 B. 1920 C. 1928D. 1945B. the Lord Chancellor D. the Prime Minister11. The two very important crops in Britain are ___. A. barley and corn B. wheat and riceC. barley and oatsD. wheat and barley12. In Britain, a ____ is held when a Member of Parliament dies, retires or resigns. A. civic electionB. by-election D. general electionC. popular election13. The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ——Prince Charles, Prince of _____, is the heir to the throne. A. England C. WalesB. Scotland D. Northern Ireland14. In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is aeptable to all shades of opinion in _______. A. the Privy Council B. the House of Lords C. the Supreme Court D. the House of Commons15. Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has bee rich through _____. A. manufacturing industries B. farming and mining C. service industries D. forestry and fishing16. With regard to its size, Australia is _____ country in the world. A. the third largest B. the fourth largest C. the fifth largest D. the sixth largest17. Australia is the world's largest exporter of _____.A. wheatB. woolC. meatD. dairy products18. The main feature of Australia's trade is that ______.A. it is mainly with developing countries and Great BritainB. it has had a deficit on visible tradeC. it has had a surplus on invisible tradeD. it has involved the exchange of raw materials for finished products19. It is assumed that the first Europeans who reached Australia’s shores were _____. A. the Dutch B. the English C. the GermansD. the Spanish and Portugese20. The head of state of Australia is ______. A. the Governor B. the President C. the Prime Minister D. the Queen of England21. Politically, Australia is divided into _____states and two territories. A. four B. five C. six D. seven22. Among the five Australian cities with a population of over a million only ___ lies on the Western coast.A. SydneyB. BrisbaneC. MelbourneD. Perth23. Apart from Britain, the Queen is also the head of state of the following countries EXCEPT______. A.Australia B.Canada C.New Zealand D.South Africa24. In New Zealand, nearly three-quarters of the population (including more than 95 percent of the Maori) live in ____. A. South Island B. North Island C. Stwart IslandD. the Chatham Islands25. The natural disasters in New Zealand may include______. A.earthquakes, volcanoes and flooding B.volcanoes, flooding and heavy snows C.earthquakes, flooding, and heavy snows D.volcanoes, heavy snows and earthquakes26. New Zealand’s highest peak is ___ in the mountain range called the central Southern Alps. A. Mount Ngauruhoe B. Mount Tongariro C. Mount Cook D. Mount Taranaki27. ______ is the capital of New Zealand. A.AucklandB.WellingtonC.TorontoD.Montreal28. New Zealand consists of two main islands: _______. A. North Island and South island B. Steward Island and Long Island C. West Island and East Island D. Victorian island and Tasman Island29. New Zealand’s climate is generally _____ and seasonal differences are not so great. A. dry and cold B. mild and moist C. hot and wet D. windy and cold30. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of_____. A. Easter B. Christmas C. Valentine D. New Year's DayPART TWODecide whether the following statements are true (T) or false(F). (10 points, 2 point for each)31.( )Britain is no longer an imperial country.32.( )The capital of Belfast is a larger city with halfa million people.33.( )Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.34.( )In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.35.( )The Prime Minister and Cabi decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy.36.( )Ireland is a republic with a government headed bya Prime Minister, elected directly by the people.37.( )The attitude of Ireland toward Britain is dislike or even hatred because of the colonial past.38.( )The European settlement in Australian started in 1788 in Sydney.39.( )Victoria and South Australian were established as convict colonies.40.( )Convict transportation to Australian continent was stopped in 1852.第二部分(主观题，共20分)Given an one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (20 points,4 points for each)41. How long was Britain under the Roman oupation?42. What does the British Parliament consist of?43. Who is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period?44. Who is the writer of A Midsummer Night’s Dream?45. Who is the first female Prime Minister in Australia?1-5 C A A A B 6-10 D A A D A 11-15 D B C D B 16-20 D B D DD 21-25 C D D B A 26-30 C B A B A 31-35 T F T T T 36-40 F F T F F Ⅱ.41. Britain was under the Roman oupation for nearly 400 years.42. The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.43. James Joyce is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period. 44. William Shakespeare 45. Julia Gillard看了英美文化知识竞赛试题及答案的人还看：1.英美文化毕业论文范文2.英美文化的差异与区别3.汉语言文化知识竞赛试题内容仅供参考。

1.The total area of the U.K. is _D___.A. 211,440B. 244,110C. 241,410D. 242,5342. England occupies the _C____ portion of the U.K.A. northernB. easternC. southern3. The most important part of the U.K. in wealth is _B___.A. Northern IrelandB. EnglandC. Scotland4. ____A_ is on the western prominence between the Bristol Channel and the Dee estuary.A. WalesB. ScotlandC. England5. Wales was effectively united with England in the __A___ century.A. 14thB. 15thC. 16th6. By the Act of Union of ___C__ Scotland and the kingdom of England and Wales were constitutionally joined as the Kingdom of Britain.A. 1707B. 1921C. 18017. Psysiographically Britain may be divided into ___A__ provinces.A. 13B. 12C. 148. Mt. Ben Nevis stands in __A___.A. the Scottish HighlandsB. WalesC. England9. The main rivers parting in Britain runs from ___A_.A. north to southB. south to northC. east to west10. Cheviot hills lie along the border between ___B__ and England.B. WalesC. Vale of Eden11. The longest river in Britain is _A____.A. SevernB. ClydeC. Bann12. London is situated on the River of __B___.A. ParretB. ThamesC. Spey13. Edinburgh is the capital of ___B__.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. Wales14. The rivers flowing into the _B____ are mainly short.A. North SeaB. English ChannelC. Dee estuary15. Mt. Snowdon stands in ___B__.A. ScotlandB. Wales16. The source of the important River Thames is in the __A___.A. CotswoldsB. Oxford ClayC. Pennines17. About ___B__ of the water requirements are obtained from underground sources.A. 50%B. 38%C. 42%18. Gaelic is mainly spoken in ___A__.A. ScotlandB. EnglandC. Northern Ireland19. The Bank of England was nationalized in ___B__.A. 1964B. 1946C. 169420. Britain is basically an importer of ___D__.A. foodB. raw materialsC. manufacturesD. both A and B21. British farmers produce enough food to supply _A____ of the needs of the population.A. 2/3B. 4/5C. 1/222. Britain’s main cereal crop is _C____.A. oatsB. cornC. barleyD. rye23. The center of the Britain financial system is _A____.A. Bank of EnglandB. Bank of BritainC. Bank of U.K.24. The three Germanic tribes that invaded Britain include the following except __C___.A. the AnglesB. the SaxonsC. the PictsD. the Jutes25. “Black Country” refers to ___B__.A. countryside in EnglandB. an area around BirminghamC. a country in Africa26. The second largest port in Britain is _C____.A. LondonB. BelfastC. Liverpool27. The capital city of Northern Ireland is __B___.A. CardiffB. BelfastC. Leith28. Celtic tribes began to settle in Britain from about _B____B.C.A. 410B. 750C. 30029. The U.K. is rich in the following except ___C__.A. coalB. ironC. goldD. tin30. The decrease of British population is caused by thefollowing except __D___.A. limitation of immigrationB. fall of the birth rateC. fall of death rateD. unemployment31. The proportion of the English in the whole population is __B___.A. 60%B. 80%C. 70%32. The Queen’s University is in th e city of __A___.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. Manchester33. The contribution made by the Normans to Britain is the following except _D____.A. final unification of EnglandB. foundation of aristocracyC. great administrative progressD. some peculiarities of dialect34. About A_____ percent of the population live in cities or towns.A. 80B. 85C. 9035. The land available for farming in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland does not exceed A_____ million acres.A. 30B. 25C. 4036. The highest mountain in England is __C___.A. Mt. MourneB. Mt. SnowdonC. Mt. Seafell37. The second largest city in England is ___B__.A. GlasgowB. BirminghamC. Manchester38. The modern Scots and Irish are the descendants of __A___.A. GaelsB. BritonsC. Anglo-Saxons39. Scotland occupies the B_____ portion of Great Britain.A. southernB. northernC. western40. By the Act of Union in __A___, the name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was adopted.41. ___C__ has its own national church and its own system of law.A. WalesB. Northern IrelandC. Scotland42. The ___B__ End includes Westminster, St. James’ PalaceA. EastB. WestC. North43. ___D__ includes London, the centre of government for the whole nation.A. ScotlandB. Northern IrelandC. WalesD. EnglandII. Fill in the Blanks1. The U.K. is situated in Northwestern_ ____ Europe.2. The full title of the U.K. is the United Kingdom of GreatBritain_____ _____ and _Northern Ireland____ _____.3. The U.K. consists of England, _Scotland____, Wales_____ and Northern Ireland.4. The largest part of U.K. is __England___.5. The capital of England and of Great Britain is __london___.6. _Northern Ireland____ _____ is composed of six Irish counties that elected to remain in the union with Great Britain.7. The name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was replaced by the present name after the 26 counties of Ireland obtained autonomy in _1921____.8. The highest mountain in Britain is _Ben nevis____ _____.9. The “Backbone of England” refers to the _Pennines____.10. Natural gas was discovered in Britain in the __North___ sea_____.11. The most important river is the River of __Thames___.12. The political centre of the Commonwealth is london_____.13. Belfast Lough and Lough Neagh lie in _Northern Ireland____ _____.14. The climate of Britain is moderated by the Atlantic___Gulf _Stream_ _____ _____ and is much milder than that of many places in the same latitude.15. Britain’s Industrial Revolution took place between_1750____ and ___1850__.16. The Bank of England was founded in _1694____.17. The population of the U.K. is more than 57_____ million.18. Britain is basically an exporter of manufacture_____.19. The population of the U.K. consists of the English, the Welsh, the Scottish and the _____.20. In Wales many people speak _Irish____.21. People sing the national anthem in Welsh_____.22. The earliest invasion is that by the _dark____-haired Mediterranean race called the Iberians.23. The modern _Scots____ and _Irish____ are the descendants of the Gaels of the Celtic tribes.24. The Britons of the Celtic tribes were the forefathers of the modern _Welsh____.25. Greater London is made up of 12 _inner____ London boroughs and _20____ Outer London boroughs.26. The International festival of music and the arts is held every year in the city of _Edinburgh____.27. The British national anthem is __god save the queen___ _____ _____ _____.28. The U.K. lies to the NORTH____ of France.29. Westminster, the area of central government administration is situated in the West_____ End.30. River _Clyde____ flows through Glasgow.31. Mt. Seafell stands in _England____.32. The source of the River _Thames____ is in the Cotswolds.33. The capital city of Wales is __Cardiff___.34. The United Kingdom is rich in _coal____, iron, tin, copper, lead and silver.III. Define the Following Terms1. “Backbone of England”2. Greater London3. Celts4. The “Irish Question”IV. Answer the Following Questions1. What are the major factors influencing the British weather characterized by a moderate temperature and plenty of rainfall?2. Why is United Kingdom said to be a trading nation?3. What are the general characteristics of the British economy?Part II HistoryI. Multiple Choice1. Julius Caesar invaded Britain __B___.A. onceB. twiceC. three times2. King Arthur was the king of _B____.A. PictsB. CeltsC. ScotsD. Jutes3. The first “King of the English” was _B____.A. AlfredB. EgbertC. BedeD. Ethelred4. Christianity was introduced into England in the late _C____ century.A. 14thB. 8thC. 6th5. In 1653 _A____ was made Lord Protector for life.A. Oliver CromwellB. Charles IC. William II6. The three great Germanic tribes: the Anglos, the __A___ and the Jutes which invaded Britain form the basis of the modern British people.A. SaxonsB. ScotsC. WelshD. Wessex7. The head of the church in Anglo-Saxon times was ___D__.A. the King of Denmark and NorwayB. the king of EnglandC. Julius CaesarD. the Archbishop of Canterbury8. The ___B__ invaded England in the earliest time.A. DanesB. IberiansC. RomansD. Celts9. The Vikings who invaded England at the turn of the 8th century came from __D___.A. NorwayB. DenmarkC. FranceD. both A and B10. Edward was known as the “__A___” because of his reputation for saintliness.A. ConfessorB. ConquerorC. Protector11. Norman Conquest began in __B___.A. 1016B. 1066C. 103512. In history _A____ was nicknamed “King of Lackland”.A. JohnB. Henry IC. Henry II13. In 1181 Henry II issued the __B___ which made it compulsory for every freeman in England to be provided with arms.A. Inquest of SheriffsB. Assize of ArmsC. Doomsday Book14. Henry Plantagenet, in 1154, established the House of Angevin as _B____.A. Henry IB. Henry IIC. Henry III15. Henry II appointed in 1162 _A____ Archbishop of Canterbury.A. Thomas BecketB. Stephen LangtonC. Simon de Mortfort16. Charles I was beheaded in __A___.A. 1649B. 1648C. 165317. It was ___A__ who summoned Model Parliament in 1295.A. Edward IB. Henry IVC. Simon de Montfort18. The Great Charter contained __C___ sets of provisions.A. twoB. fourC. three19. The Peasants Uprising in 1381 was led by B_____.A. Henry TurnerB. Watt TylerC. Richard20. The English Church was strictly __A___.A. nationalB. internationalC. regional21. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 was in nature a __A___.A. coup d’etatB. racial slaughterC. peasant rising22. The Industrial Revolution laid a good foundation for the ____A_.A. factory of the worldB. expansion of marketsC. social upheaval23. The American Revolution (the American War of Independence) broke out in _A____ and ended in _____.A. 1775, 1783B. 1774, 1782C. 1786, 178424. The Battle of Hastings took place in _C____.A. 1606B. 1042C. 106625. The Great Charter was signed by ___C__ in 1215.A. King Henry IIB. King RichardC. King John26. In the early 14th century feudalism began to __C___ in England.A. growB. flourishC. declineD. end27. It was ____B_ who published the book “The Rights of Man”.A. Thomas MoreB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson28. The first Prime Minister was _A____.A. WilmintonB. George GrenvilleC. Robert Walpole29. The Parliament of 1265 which is known as the “_A____” isconsidered the “beginning of parliament”.A. All Estates ParliamentB. Model ParliamentC. Long Parliament30. The Anglo-French hostility which began in 1337 and ended in 1453 was known as __B___.A. the Wars of RosesB. the Hundred Years’ WarC. Peasant Uprising31. In the first half of 17th century _B____ grow rapidly in England.A. feudalismB. capitalismC. Catholicism32. Prime Minister _A____ resisted any reform that could be resisted.A. PalmerstonB. Robert PeelC. Gladstone33. By the end of the Hundred Years’ War only the port of __C___ remained under English rule.A. TroyesB. GasconC. Calais34. In the 14th century took place the __B___, the severest of many plagues in the middle ages.A. EarthquakeB. Black DeathC. Drought35. ___A__ and his followers, known as Lollards, provided ideological preparation for the labour movement of the 14th century.A. John WycliffeB. Watt TylerC. Somerset36. By the end of the Wars of the Roses the House of _A____ began.A. TudorB. LancasterC. Plantagenet37. In the “__B___” of 1388 five lords accused the King’s friends of treason under a very expansive definition of crime.A. All Estates parliamentB. Merciless ParliamentC. Model Parliament38. In the Wars of the Roses the Lancastrians wire badges of ___B__ rose.A. whiteB. redC. pinkD. yellow39. The first Civil War in Britain lasted from __C__ to _____.A. 1600, 1604B. 1640, 1644C. 1642, 164640. William Shakespeare is mainly a ____B_.A. novelistB. dramatistC. poet41. In 1689 the “Bill of Rights” was passed. _A____ began in England.A. The Constitutional MonarchyB. All Estates ParliamentC. House of Lancaster42. The ___A__ carried on trade relations with Russia and central Asian countries.A. Moscow CompanyB. Eastland CompanyC. East India Company43. _A____ started the slave trade in the second part of the 16th century.A. John HawkinsB. Francis DrakeC. Diaz44. In 1534 Parliament passed the “__B___”, according to which Henry VIII was declared the head of the English Church.A. the Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Act of Settlement45. Under Elizabeth I _C____ was restored, and she was declared “governor” of the church.A. the Roman ChurchB. the Catholic ChurchC. the Anglican Church46. In 1337 the hostility between England and A_____ resulted in the Hundred Years’ War.A. FranceB. SpainC. Russia47. The religious persecution mainly existed during the reign of ___B__A. CromwellB. Charles IC. Henry VIII48. England first became a sea power in the time of __B___.A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. Victoria49. The Industrial Revolution first started in __B___.A. the iron industryB. the textile industryC. the coal industry50. From 1688 to 1783 English Parliament was mainly controlled by the party of _B____.A. ToryB. WhigC. Labour51. The English Prime Minister during the Second World War was _A____.A. ChurchillB. ChamberlainC. Baldwin52. At the End of B_____ century, the East India Company was formed.A. 15thB. 16thC. 14th53. The Seven Years War between England and France lasted from __A___ to _____.A. 1756, 1763B. 1713, 1720C. 1754, 176154. In 1689 Parliament passed “_B____”, limiting the powers of the crown.A. Habeas Corpus ActB. the Bill of RightsC. Navigation Act55. __A___ contrasted the first successful steam locomotive.A. George StephensonB. Samuel CromptonC. James Hargreaves56. The “Peterloo Massacre” took place in C_____.A. BirminghamB. LiverpoolC. Manchester57. Between 1911 and 1914 took place the following strikes except _B____.A. railway strikeB. strike of the postmenC. coal strikeD. strike of the transport58. The Victorian Age was over the ___A__ began.A. Edwardian AgeB. Georgian AgeC. Elizabethan Age59. The _B____ government surrendered to the British invaders and was forced to sign the first unequal Treaty of Nanjing in 1842.A. IndianB. QingC. IrishD. Spanish60. The Great Charter was essentially a _C____.A. Culture MovementB. colonial documentC. feudal document61. __B___ broke out two years after the Hundred Years’ War with France.A. The Bore WarB. The Wars of the RosesC. Queen Annes’ War62. The Reformation was a product of ___A__.A. the RenaissanceB. the Chartist MovementC. the Hundred Years’ War63. The greatest dramatist of the English Renaissance was ___A__.A. ShakespeareB. MiltonC. ChaucerD. Bacon64. The English Revolution marks the beginning of the _B____ period of capitalism.A. feudalB. modernC. colonialD. medieval65. By the ___B__ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.A. Declaratory ActB. Treaty of ParisC. Treaty of Montgomery66. The Chartist Movement began in _C____ and reached its height in _____.A. 1845, 1858B. 1828, 1835C. 1839, 184867. In 1840 Britain launched an aggressive war against _C____.A. FranceB. IndiaC. ChinaD. America68. ____A_ formed a coalition government in 1940.A. Winston ChurchillB. Lloyd GeorgeC. Neville Chamberlain69. By the __A___ the British dominions became independentstates in all but name.A. Statue of WestminsterB. Locarno TreatyC. Disputes Act70. The Fabians Society was founded in 1883, including intellectuals such as C____.A. William Shakespeare & Ben JonsonB. Christopher Marlowe & John MiltonC. G. B. Shaw & H. G. Wells71. Before WWII __A___ relied on appeasement of the European dictators to reduce tensions that might lead to war.A. Neville ChamberlainB. Stanley BaldwinC. Winston Churchill72. During WWII, Britain, America, France, Soviet Union and other antifascist countries formed a united international alliance which was called B_____.A. Locarno TreatyB. Grand AllianceC. Statute of Westminster73. The first coalition government during WWI was organized when B_____ was the Prime Minister.A. Lloyd GeorgeB. Herbert AsquithC. Stanley Baldwin74. When Germany invaded __C___ which was neutral, Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August, 1914.A. AustriaB. RussiaC. BelgiumD. PolandII. Fill in the Blanks1. At about 3000 BC, some of the _Iberians____ settled in Britain.2. About 122 AD, in order to keep back the Picts and Scots, the __Roman___ built Hadrian’s Wall.3. The real Roman conquest began in _43AD____.4. _John____ Milton_____’s “Paradise Lost” was published in 1667.5. Beowulf, considered the greatest Old English poem, is assigned to anglo-saxon_____ Times.6. _Alfred____ was considered the first national hero.7. On Christmas Day 1066 Duke _William____ was crowned in Westminster Abbey.8. In history John was nicknamed King of _Lackland____.9. John signed the document in 1215, which in history was called the Great Charter or magna_____ carta_____.10. In 1086 William had his official to make a general survey of the land, known as _doomsday____ Book.11. The most famous scholar during Anglo-Saxon Times was __Bede___.12. The Battle of _hastings____ paved the way for the Norman Conquest to England.13. The Norman Conquest increased the process of feudalism_____ which had begun during the Anglo-Saxon Times.14. Duke William was known in history as William the conqueror_____.15. Along with the Normans came the _French____ language.16. The English parliament originated in the great____council_ _____.17 The head of the __church___ was Archbishop of _canterburry____.18. The _Glorious____Revolution _____ in 1688 was in naturea coup d’etat.19. The People’s Charter included 6_____ points such asuniversal male suffrage.20. The corrupt Qing government surrendered to Britain and was forced to sign the first unequal Treaty of _Nanjing____ in 1842.21. After the Crimean War Russia_____ was forced not to fortify Sebastopol.22. The third collection of the poll tax in the early part of 1381 became the fuse of _watt____tyor's _____ rising.23. The Wars of the Roses broke out between the _lancasterians____ and the _yorkists____.24. The Enclosure Movement began in the _15____ century.25. By the treaty of __Paris___ in 1783, Britain recognized the independence of the US.26. In _1840____ Britain launched the Opium War against China.27. The East India Company formed at the end of the 16th century was one of _chartered____ companies.28. After the Reformation the Roman Catholic Church was international_____, the English Church was strictly __national___.29. Mary I re-established Catholicism and burnt three hundred Protestants, for which she was called “Bloody_____” Mary.30. “Renaissance” means “rebirth_____”, i.e. Europe rediscovering its origins in the cultures of ancient Greek and Rome.31. During the Renaissance, the thinkers who worked for freedom and enlightenment were called “humanists_____”. 32. The nature of the Wars of the Roses was a _feudal____ civil_____ war.33. By the beginning of the Tudor reign the manor system was replaced by the money_____ system.34. In the summer of 1588 the Spanish ships, the Invincible____Armada _____ was defeated by English ships. 35. The greatest English humanist was Sir _Thomas____More _____ whose work _Utopia____ became a humanistic classic in the world literature.36. English Renaissance began in _16th____ century.37. The House of _Stuart____ was notorious for its absolutist rule.38. During the Civil Wars (1642 –1648) the supporters of Parliament were called roundheads_____ while the supporters of the King Charles I were called __cavaliers___. 39. In 1653 Cromwell was made _Lord___Protector_ _____ for life and started his military dictatorship openly.40. The Seven Years War was ended by the Treaty of _Pairs____.41. The first two parties appeared in England were the _Tory____ and the __Whig___.42. The basic point of the People’s Charter is universal____suffrage_ _____.43. In 1764 James Hargreaves invented the ___Spinning__ Jenny_____.44. From 1863 to the end of the century Britain had been carrying a foreign policy of _splendid____ isolation_____. 45. The Parliament passed the Act of _Settlement____ in 1701, excluding James Catholic son from the succession.46. After Charles I was beheaded in 1649 England was declareda _Commonwelth____.47. In September 1939 Germany invaded _Poland____, thus Britain and France declared war on Germany.48. The Industrial Revolution started during the last part of the _18th____ century.49. The steam engine was invented by __James___Watt _____ in 1769.50. Samuel Crompton invented the _Spinning____ Mule_____in 1779.51. Edmund Cartwright invented the __Power___ Loom_____ in 1785.52. Upon the completion of the __Industrial___ Revolution_____ by 1850 England became the workshop of the world.53. In 1868 the first Trade Union Congress met in _Manchester____.54. In 1534 Parliament passed the “__Act___ _of____ Supremacy_____”.55. On the eve of WWI the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and _Italy____ was formed.56. The First World War was an imperialist war as well as a _wolrd____ war because it was not confined only to Europe. It lasted ___4__ years.57. At the _Pairs____ peace_____ __conference___, the League of Nations was established and the Treaty of Versailles was signed.58. The __Locarno___ Treaty_____ of 1926 was Austen chamberlain’s chief claim to fame as foreign secretary.59. On May 7, 1945, _Germany____ surrendered unconditionally.60. It was _Winston____ _Churchill____ who led the country during the “miracle of Dunkirk”.61. When George I began the Houses of Hanover in 1714, the carbinet_____ system was established.III. Explain the Following Terms1. The Norman Conquest2. The Glorious Revolution3. The Chartist Movement4. The Opium War5. The Hundr ed Years’ War6. Black DeathIV. Answer the Following Questions1. What, in your opinion, are the main causes for the slow growth of Britain’s economy since the Second World War?2. What is the importance Simon de Mortfort hold in British history (with special reference to his role in the creation of the Parliament system)?3. What importance did King Alfred hold in British history?Part III CultureI. Multiple Choice1. All children in the UK must, by law, receive a full-timeeducation from the age of _A____ to _____.A. 5, 16B. 6, 17C. 7, 182. In state schools the letters A, B and C are often used to describe “__C___” or parallel classes.A. gradeB. formC. streams3. Public schools belong to the category of the _B____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. local4. The pupils who had got the highest marks in the “eleven plus” examination would go to __A___ school.A. grammarB. technicalC. secondary modern5. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest universities dating from ____A_ and _____.A. 1167, 1284B. 1234, 1325C. 1335, 14276. There are over __B___ universities in Britain.A. thirtyB. fortyC. fifty7. The two features of Oxford and Cambridge are the college system and the _C____.A. records of attendanceB. governing councilC. tutorial system8. The universities of St. Andrews, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh are called the four __D___ universities.A. oldB. newC. Scottish9. The __A___ university offers courses through one of BBC’s television channels and by radio.A. openB. newC. middle aged10. Buckingham University is and _A____ university which was established in 1973.A. independentB. openC. old11. The second centre of the British press is in _C____.A. LondonB. the Fleet StreetC. Manchester12. In Britain great majority of children attend _A____ schools.A. stateB. independentC. religious13. In Britain education at the age from 5 to 16 is _B____.A. optionalB. compulsoryC. self-taught14. The oldest university in Britain is __C___.A. CambridgeB. EdinburghC. Oxford15. British newspapers possess the following features except ___D__.A. freedom of speechB. fast deliveryC. monoplied by one of the five large organizationD. no difficulty for independent newspapers to survive16. The earliest newspaper in Britain is __C___.A. Daily MailB. Daily TelegraphsC. The TimesD. Guardian17. __B___ is the oldest Sunday newspaper in Britain.A. Sunday TimesB. The ObserverC. The peopleD. News of the World18. The most humorous magazine is __C___.A. New SocietyB. Private EyeC. PunchD. Spectator19. In the UK there are about C_____ dailies and over _____ weeklies.A. 130, 1000B. 200, 800C. 160, 120020. There are D_____ national daily newspapers which appear every morning except on Sundays.A. nineB. sevenC. eight21. The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph support the ____C_.A. Liberal PartyB. Labour PartyC. Conservative Party22. The Economist, New Statesman, Spectator are _A____.A. journalsB. daily newspapersC. local papers23. BBC was founded in ___A__ and chartered in _____ as an independent public corporation.A. 1922, 1927B. 1292, 1297C. 1822, 182724. The Exchange Telegraph Co. Ltd. is a _C____ news agency.A. publicB. governmentalC. localD. private25. The BBC is mainly financed by __A___.A. payment from all people who possess TV setsB. the income from advertisementsC. some large corporationsD. British government26. The most famous broadcasting company in Britain is __A___.A. British Broadcasting CorporationB. Independent Broadcasting AuthorityC. Reuters27. Reuters was founded in the year of _C____.A. 1518B. 1815C. 185128. The new headquarters’ building of __B___ is at 85 Fleet Street, London.A. BBCB. the Press Association Ltd.C. the Exchange Telegraph Co. Ltd.29. A_____ is regarded as the most English of games.A. CricketB. SoccerC. Rugger30. _B____ claims the highest popular attendance in Britain.A. Rugby footballB. Association footballC. Baseball31. _A____ “pools” provide amusement for millions of people who bet on the results of matches.A. Association footballB. BaseballC. Cricket32. The annual ___B__ championships at Wimbledon, in London, are the most famous in the world.A. hockeyB. tennisC. netball33. __A___ racing is chiefly a betting sport.A. HorseB. BoatC. Dog。

1.The ancestors of the Welsh are _____.A. the Celts B. the Romans C.the Angles D. the Normans2.Which of the following is not one of the three Germanic tribes that came tobe the basis of modern English race? A. the Viking Danes B. the Ang les C. the Saxons D. the Jutes3.The historical Arthur is believed by most historians as a ____ warrior.A. Celtic B Anglo C Saxon D Norman1.For much of the Middle Ages, Britain was ruled by a(n) ______-speaking aristocracy.A. EnglishB. FrenchC. GermanD. Gaelic1.Normans under William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating the Saxon king Harold at the Battle of _ Hastings _ in 1066.2.The full name of the United Kingdom is _ The United Kingdom of GreatBritain and the Northern Ireland _.3.The two largest islands of the British Isles are _Britain_ and _ Ireland_.,4.All the kings of the Middle Ages in Britain spoke _ French_ as their mother tongue, and after the Hundred Years’ War, the _English_ language tookits place.5.What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest?The significance of Norman Conquest lies in the following aspects: the fou ndation of aristocracy, the final unification of England, the great administr ative process, and a link to France.Unit 2 Textbook P64-65 Shakespeare and Dickens10. One of the following took place during the Elizabethan age:A. the making of the Magna CartaB. the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navyC. the rule of Alfred the GreatD. the defeat of King Harold by France11. In England, the monarch, , declared that the Pope was no longer head of the Church of England.A. Bloody Mary C. King Henry VB. Queen Elizabeth I. D. King Henry VIII12. Three of the following were characteristics of the Elizabethan age. Which of the four is the exception?A. Queen Elizabeth advocated the Divine Right and quarreled with Parliam ent.B. Protestantism gradually became the dominant faith.C. This was the age of literature when Shakespeare lived and when English literatur e blossomed.D. This was the age of adventure on the sea.13. Victorianism was characterized by the following exceptA. It was in an age of imperialismB. It saw the great progress in sciences with Charles Darwin as a prominent figure.C. It was the age when the great progress was made in the field of communication s.D. It was an age when the Battle of Hastings was won by the Duke of W ellington.14. The Origin of Species was written by _Charles Darwin(1809-92)_.15. All English official documents bear the initials OHMS which stands for _On Her / His Majesty’s Service_.16. In Britain, the executive(行政的) power is in the hands of _The Queen_.17. Queen Victoria takes the credit of the longest reign in British history.18. In the “Grab for Africa” Britain got the lion’s share, which confirmed its suprem acy.19. What were the main features of the Elizabethan age?The Elizabethan age is often remembered by two things. The first is literature, espe cially the literature of Shakespeare. It was at the age that Shakespeare lived and E nglish literature blossomed. The second is adventure on the sea. The victory of Eng lish fleets marked the beginning of an English naval tradition.20. Explain the atmosphere of Victorianism.Victorianism was an age of national development and national optimism. Tremendou s social reform took place. The greatest progress of all was made in the field of co mmunications. Victorian family life had the quality of stability and the Victorians wer e extremely religious. It was also an age of imperialism.Unit 5I. Blank-filling1. The nickname for the USA national flag is “__Old Glory__”.2. The state of __virginia__ was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I.3. As US national motto, “E Pluribus Unum” means _"out of many, one"_5. As pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Mark Twain means _Mark Numbe r 2_.6. The largest state in terms of area is _Alaska_ and the largest state in terms of population is _California _.7. The meaning of Mississippi is “_ Father of Waters_”.8. Some _ Puritans__, called the Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship Mayflo wer and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.9. The writer O. Henry called _Thanksgiving Day_ the one holiday that is purely American.10. The first shot in the American War of Independence was heard at the village of _Lexington_ on April 19, 1775.11. In May, 1775, _2nd Continental Congress_ met in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government.12. On June 14, 1776, the second Continental Congress officially appointed _George Washington_ as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.13. _Thomas Jefferson_ was instructed by the Committee of Five to write the De claration of Independence.14. The Independence Day of the United States is on _July 4th_.15. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issued the _Emancipation Proclamatio n_, which granted freedom to all slaves in areas still controlled by the Confederacy.16. The famous “that this government of the people, by the people, for the people”was from _The Gettysburg Address_17. The 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights granted the American people the right to keep and bear _arms__.18. The most extreme form of Jim Crow violence is _lynching_.19. _Chinked-out_ is a new musical style created by Lee-Hom Wang, which blen ds Chinese traditional music with Western hip-hop rhythms.20. _The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882_ serves as the first in US history to ban a specific racial group from entering America.II. Multiple-Choice21. Which of the following states is called “the Old Colony State”?A. PennsylvaniaB. MassachusettsC. DelawareD. G eorgia22. The term “Father of Waters” is used to refer to __________.A. the Amazon River C. the Mississippi RiverB. the Nile River D. the Hud son River23. Which of the following was not first grown by Native Americans?A. potato C. pumpkinB. cabbage D. corn24. The first colony at Jamestown in Virginia survived because the colonists discover ed a way to earn money. Which of the following was discovered by the Virginians?A. shipping cotton to EuropeB. growing tobacco in VirginiaC. making a profit by fishingD. growing cotton25. Three of the following were the motives of the English Puritans who went to N ew England as immigrants. Which was the exception?A. They believed that the Church of England was not Catholic enough.B. They believed that the Church of England was too Catholic in religious practices.C. They were persecuted in England.D. They wanted to established a colony based on their own religious ideals.26. Thanksgiving Day is originally celebrated by people for _____.A. healthB. safetyC. freedomD. harvest27. _____ was the only Founding Father to sign the Declaration of Independence, t he United States Constitution, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the Treaty of Paris.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Benjamin FranklinD. John A dams28. The following words of wisdom were given by Benjamin Franklin except _____A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. All for one, one for all. ([法] Dumas pére大仲马)C. Time is money.D. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.29. George Washington served _B. two_ term(s) as US President.30. The author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin was ____________.A. Thomas PaineB. Barbara SmithC. Harriet Beecher StoweD. Mark Twain31.The following people played a great role in Civil Rights Movement except _____.A. Emmett TillB. Rosa ParksC. Oprah WinfreyD. Martin Luther King, Jr.32. Angel Island was destroyed by _____ in 1940 and was never reopened.A. an earthquakeB. a thunderstormC. a fireD. a flood33. Which Act removed the last barriers to Chinese immigration initiating a new era in the history of America’s melting pot?A. The Chinese Exclusion ActB. The Chinese Exclusion Repeal ActC. The Immigration ActD. The Walter-McCarren Act34. Which of the following is not a slur word?A. blondeB. chinkC. niggerD. round-eye。

英美文化常识第一篇：英美文化常识英美文化知识素养答题题库2012-04-09 12:20:24| 分类：默认分类|字号订阅英美文化知识素养答题题库 1 单项选择题：美国由___________个州组成。

A.48B.49C.50D.51 答案C 单项选择题：人有绰号，城市有绰号，有趣的是，有的国家也有绰号，如美国的绰号是————，英国的绰号是————A Aunt Sam, Uncle JohnB New Continent, Great BritainC Washington, ElizabethD Uncle Sam, John Bull 答案D 单项选择题：在英美国家，人们通常将“体力劳动者”称为———workers，把“脑力劳动者”称为———workers，而把“服务、维修等行业的人们”称为————workers。

A blue, green, whiteB blue, white, grey.C black, blue, greenD white, blue, black 答案B 单项选择题：在美国土生土长的传统节日是_____________。

A.复活节B.感恩节C.圣诞节D.中秋节答案 B 5 单项选择题：有这样一则笑话：有一次一个外宾对翻译说：“I wonder if I cango somewhere?”翻译回答道“Yes, you can go anywhere in China.”外宾不禁愕然。

你知道这位翻译的问题出在哪里了吗？A 外宾的意思是他想马上离开。

B 外宾的意思是他要上厕所。

C外宾的意思是他想随便走走。

D外宾的意思是想休息一下。

答案B 6 单项选择题：当你给一位英国朋友写信时，你若在写完信之后突然想起来还要补充点什么，此时你通常在补充的内容前加上————这两个字母。

A P,SB OTC C,DD B,C 答案A 单项选择题：中国人喜欢说“自己动手，丰衣足食”，英美人也有类似的喜好，他们称之为______。

英美文学问答题1. What are the main features of the romance in the Middle Age?The romance was the prevailing form of literature in the Middle Ages. It was a long composition, sometimes in verse, sometimes in prose, describing the life and adventures of a noble hero, Its essential features are:1. It lacks general resemblance to truth or reality.2. It exaggerates the vices of human nature and idealizes the virtues.3. It contains perilous adventures more or less remote from ordinary life.4. It lays emphasis on supreme devotion to a fair lady.5. The central character of the romance is the knight, a man of noble birth skilled in the use of weapons. He is commonly described as riding forth to seek adventures, taking part in tournaments, or fighting for his lord in battle. He is devoted to the church and the king.2. What characterizes James Joyce’s Ulysses?a. James Joyce’s Ulysses is famous for its using of stream of consciousness.b. The whole book is about one day, and the events of the day are trivial, insign ificant, or even banal. However, this reveals the true movement of human beings’ real mental activity like a stream.c. It seems to be desultory, fragmental, but beneath the surface of the events, the natural flow of mental reflections, the shifting moods and impulses in the character’s inner world are richly presented in an unprecedentedly frank and penetratingway.3. Significance of The Canterbury Talesa. Chaucer’s masterpiece The C anterbury Tales is the first to present a comprehensive and realistic picture of the English society of his time and created a whole gallery of vivid characters from all walks of life in his masterpiece. It ranks as one of the greatest poetic works in English literature.b. Chaucer made a great contribution to English poetry by introducing from France the rhymed stanzas of various types to English poetry to replace the old English alliterative verse. It was he who used for the first time in English the rhymed couplet of iambic pentameter which was later called the “heroic couplet”.c. Chaucer was the first to write in current English language. Though drawing influence from French, Italian and Latin models he did much in making the dialect of London the foundation for modern English language.d. In his works Chaucer artistic lever developed his characterization to a higher artistic lever bu presenting characters with both typical qualities and individual dispositions. That is why John Dryden called him the Father of English Poetry.4. What is Renaissances?The Renaissance refers to the transitional period from the medieval to the modern world. It first started in Italy in the14th century. The Renaissance means rebirth or revival. It was stimulated by a series of historical events, such as the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek classics, the new discoveries in geography and astrology, the religious reformation, and the economic expansion. Humanism is the essence of Renaissance. The English Renaissance did not begin until the reign of Henry VIII. It was regarded as England’s Go lden Age, especially inliterature. The real mainstream of the English Renaissance is the Elizabethan drama. This period produced such literary giants as Shakespeare, Spenser, Marlowe, Bacon, etc.5. What is the theme of Elegy written in a country churchyard by Thomas Gray?a. Elegy written in a country churchyard is recognized as Thomas Gray’s best and most representativework.b. In this poem, Gray reflects on death, the sorrows of life, and the mysteries of human life with a touch of his personal melancholy, the poet compares the ordinary people with the great ones, wondering what the commons could have achieved if they had had the chance.c. Here he reveals his sympathy for the poor and the unknown, but scorns the great ones who despise the poor and bring havoc on them.6. What is the theme of Ode to a Grecian Urn by Keats?a. The ode was written in May 1819, almost at the same time as “Ode to a Nightingale”, out of collection of memor y of several visits to exhibition.b. Here the poet gives his comment on a Greek vase which, as a relic of ancient culture, has caught his imagination. On the surface of the vase there is an ornamental band of sculpture with figures of trees, pipes, and lovers on it. Though there are quiet forms, they possess and convey the beauty, the significance and the eternity of art, which appealed to Keats. So at the end of the poem, the poet emphasizes the relationship between beauty and truth: “Beauty is truth, and truth beauty”, thus declaring his worship of beauty, esp. in the field of art.c.Theme: It shows the contrast between the permanence ofart and the transience of human passion.7. What’s the symbolic meaning of Shelley’s Ode to the West Wind?a. this is o ne of Shelley’s best known lyrics. The poet describes vividly the act ivities of the west wind on the earth, in the sky and on the sea and expresses his envy for the boundless freedom of the west wind and his wishes to be free like it and to scatter his words among the mankind. The celebrated final line of the poem, “If wint er comes, can spring be far behind?” has often been cited to illustrate Shelley’s optimistic belief in the future of mankind. In the 1st stanza, Shelley uses the seasonal cycle in nature as a continuing process of universal death and regeneration.b. it expresses Shelley’s optimistic belief that the old world must go, a new world must come with the spring, laden with fresh sweet promises for suffering humanity. It anticipates the political triumphc. the poet asks the wind to work in him, restoring him to spiritual health and creative vigorThe first stanza( 1-14) describes the power of the west wind and its double role as both destroyer and preserver. Line 14 sums up the wind’s two basic characteristics, which also constitute the thematic focus of the poem.The second stanza(15-28) focuses on the adumbration of the wind’s power driving clouds before it and bringing storms with it with lightning, rain, fire and hall. It also describes its destructive aspect of “closing night” enveloping all under its dome of a vast tomb.The third stanza talks about the wind’s impact upon the sea, its first touching on the calm of the Mediterranean, and then onthe turbulence of the Atlantic. The Mediterranean sleeps in serenity in the summer but it waken up by the wind to see the quivering of the shadows of ancient palaces and towers and the Atlantic cleaving asunder into gigantic chasms.The fourth expresses the poet’s emotional response to the west wind. The poet says to the wind that he wishes to be spirited away like the leaves, to dance like the clouds, to breathe like the waves, and enjoy a share of the wind’s strength like the storm though with a lesser degree of freedom of movement.The last expresse s both the poet’s request for the wind to help spread the words of his poem “among the mankind” and wake it up from its deep stupor and his prophecy that spring will come in the wake of winter. The poem ends upon a note of confidence and hope.。

1号题库1.在美国，开门迎客始于------AA 华盛顿B 林肯C 肯尼迪D 杰斐逊2.万圣节是哪天（C）A10月30日B10月31日C11月1日D11月7日3．愚人节起源于（A）A法国B美国C澳大利亚D英国4.母亲花是（B）A百合花 B康乃馨 C紫罗兰 D玫瑰5、美国的公众漱洗间，一般设在（C）Ａ商场Ｂ超市Ｃ加油站6、去餐厅吃过饭付款时，别忘了留给服务员一定比例的小费，一下列选项中占总额的相对合适。

（B）A8% B13% C20% C 30%7、主人家中的人都应问候。

有小孩在场（A）A应主动与孩子握手、亲抱表示喜欢B问孩子的喜好及年龄 C把带来的礼物给小孩8、美国人讲话时，身体随时都在动，但不失幽默感。

讲话拇指和食指构成“（A）”字形，表示“对、同意、很好”之意A 6B 5C 29.是美国人民独创的一个古老节日(A)，A感恩节 B圣诞节 C复活节10、英国人非常不喜欢谈论男人的（B）A、身高B、工资C、体重D、年龄11、哪一餐是英国人的主餐（D）A、早餐B、午餐C、午茶D、晚餐12、在英国餐桌上，若你没吃饱，你可以（C）A、假装吃饱了B、直接向女主人要C、夸赞女主人做的美味并再要点鸡、牛排或其他D、在餐后多要一些甜点、咖啡之类的13、英国是世界上号称最喜欢做什么的民族（B）A、度假B、排队C、饮茶D、阅读14、下面那一种穿着方式是英国人所忌讳的（C）A参加宴会时穿西服打领带 B夏天穿短袖打领带 C有纹的领带15.美国复活节的日期是（A）A春分后月圆第一个星期天 B春分后月圆第二个星期天C秋分后月圆第一个星期天 D秋分后第二个星期天16.在英国，当你被主人款待时，你最好喝几杯饮料？ AA.少于三杯B.6杯C.10杯D.越多越好17.美国人吃炸鸡，薯条，洋芋片，汉堡等速食类食品用什么工具？（C）A刀 B 叉 C 手18.食用西餐最后一道饮料一般要加什（B）A淡奶油 B 香桃片 C什麽都不加 D黄桃汁27进餐时中途需要休息，刀叉如何摆放（A）A八字形 B倒八字形 C 并排平放在盘子中 D摆在盘子中央20.华盛顿诞辰是(C)A三月七日 B二月十二日 C二月二十二日 D七月四日2号题库1.下列哪些人需付小费： AA 衣帽间侍女B 海关人员C 邮政人员D 私人俱乐部雇员2.父亲花是（D）A百合花 B康乃馨 C紫罗兰 D玫瑰3.美国人在结婚以前可以有自己的多个异性朋友，但是在结婚以后彼此都不希望对方有异性朋友的插足，一旦发现,则 (B )A商谈 B离婚 C分居4、下列哪种动物是美国复活节的象征（Ｂ）Ａ狗Ｂ兔Ｃ猫5、不经主人的邀请或没有获得主人的同意，不得要求参观主人的庭院和住房。

英美文化题1.The ancestors of the Welsh are _____.A. the Celts B. the Romans C.the Angles D. the Normans2.Which of the following is not one of the three Germanic tribes that came tobe the basis of modern English race? A. the Viking Danes B. the Ang les C. the Saxons D. the Jutes3.The historical Arthur is believed by most historians as a ____ warrior.A. Celtic B Anglo C Saxon D Norman1.For much of the Middle Ages, Britain was ruled by a(n) ______-speaking aristocracy.A. EnglishB. FrenchC. GermanD. Gaelic1.Normans under William the Conqueror invaded England from France, defeating the Saxon king Harold at the Battle of _ Hastings _ in 1066.2.The full name of the United Kingdom is _ The United Kingdom of GreatBritain and the Northern Ireland _.3.The two largest islands of the British Isles are _Britain_ and _ Ireland_.,4.All the kings of the Middle Ages in Britain spoke _ French_ as their mother tongue, and after the Hundred Years’ War, the _English_ language tookits place.5.What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest?The significance of Norman Conquest lies in the following aspects: the fou ndation of aristocracy, the final unification of England, the great administr ative process, and a link to France.Unit 2 Textbook P64-65 Shakespeare and Dickens10. One of the following took place during the Elizabethan age:A. the making of the Magna CartaB. the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navyC. the rule of Alfred the GreatD. the defeat of King Harold by France11. In England, the monarch, , declared that the Pope was no longer head of the Church of England.A. Bloody Mary C. King Henry VB. Queen Elizabeth I. D. King Henry VIII12. Three of the following were characteristics of the Elizabethan age. Which of the four is the exception?A. Queen Elizabeth advocated the Divine Right and quarreled with Parliam ent.B. Protestantism gradually became the dominant faith.C. This was the age of literature when Shakespeare lived and when English literatur e blossomed.D. This was the age of adventure on the sea.13. Victorianism was characterized by the following exceptA. It was in an age of imperialismB. It saw the great progress in sciences with Charles Darwin as a prominent figure.C. It was the age when the great progress was made in the field of communication s.D. It was an age when the Battle of Hastings was won by the Duke of W ellington.14. The Origin of Species was written by _Charles Darwin(1809-92)_.15. All English official documents bear the initials OHMS which stands for _On Her / His Majesty’s Service_.16. In Britain, the executive(行政的) power is in the hands of _The Queen_.17. Queen Victoria takes the credit of the longest reign in British history.18. In the “Grab for Africa” Britain got the lion’s share, which confirmed its suprem acy.19. What were the main features of the Elizabethan age?The Elizabethan age is often remembered by two things. The first is literature, espe cially the literature of Shakespeare. It was at the age that Shakespeare lived and E nglish literature blossomed. The second is adventure on the sea. The victory of Eng lish fleets marked the beginning of an English naval tradition.20. Explain the atmosphere of Victorianism.Victorianism was an age of national development and national optimism. Tremendou s social reform took place. The greatest progress of all was made in the field of co mmunications. Victorian family life had the quality of stability and the Victorians wer e extremely religious. It was also an age of imperialism.Unit 5I. Blank-filling1. The nickname for the USA national flag is “__Old Glory__”.2. The state of __virginia__ was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I.3. As US national motto, “E Pluribus Unum” mean s _"out of many, one"_5. As pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Mark Twain means _Mark Numbe r 2_.6. The largest state in terms of area is _Alaska_ and the largest state in terms of population is _California _.7. The meaning of Mississippi is “_ Father of Waters_”.8. Some _ Puritans__, called the Pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the ship Mayflo wer and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.9. The writer O. Henry called _Thanksgiving Day_ the one holiday that is purely American.10. The first shot in the American War of Independence was heard at the village of _Lexington_ on April 19, 1775.11. In May, 1775, _2nd Continental Congress_ met in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a national government.12. On June 14, 1776, the second Continental Congress officially appointed _George Washington_ as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.13. _Thomas Jefferson_ was instructed by the Committee of Five to write the De claration of Independence.14. The Independence Day of the United States is on _July 4th_.15. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issued the _Emancipation Proclamatio n_, which granted freedom to all slaves in areas still controlled by the Confederacy.16. The famous “that this government of the people, by the people, for the people”was from _The Gettysburg Address_17. The 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights granted the American people the right to keep and bear _arms__.18. The most extreme form of Jim Crow violence is _lynching_.19. _Chinked-out_ is a new musical style created by Lee-Hom Wang, which blen ds Chinese traditional music with Western hip-hop rhythms.20. _The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882_ serves as the first in US history to ban a specific racial group from entering America.II. Multiple-Choice21. Whi ch of the following states is called “the Old Colony State”?A. PennsylvaniaB. MassachusettsC. DelawareD. G eorgia22. The term “Father of Waters” is used to refer to __________.A. the Amazon River C. the Mississippi RiverB. the Nile River D. the Hud son River23. Which of the following was not first grown by Native Americans?A. potato C. pumpkinB. cabbage D. corn24. The first colony at Jamestown in Virginia survived because the colonists discover ed a way to earn money. Which of the following was discovered by the Virginians?A. shipping cotton to EuropeB. growing tobacco in VirginiaC. making a profit by fishingD. growing cotton25. Three of the following were the motives of the English Puritans who went to N ew England as immigrants. Which was the exception?A. They believed that the Church of England was not Catholic enough.B. They believed that the Church of England was too Catholic in religious practices.C. They were persecuted in England.D. They wanted to established a colony based on their own religious ideals.26. Thanksgiving Day is originally celebrated by people for _____.A. healthB. safetyC. freedomD. harvest27. _____ was the only Founding Father to sign the Declaration of Independence, t he United States Constitution, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the Treaty of Paris.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Benjamin FranklinD. John A dams28. The following words of wisdom were given by Benjamin Franklin except _____A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. All for one, one for all. ([法] Dumas pére大仲马)C. Time is money.D. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.29. George Washington served _B. two_ term(s) as US President.30. The author of Uncle T om’s Cabin was ____________.A. Thomas PaineB. Barbara SmithC. Harriet Beecher StoweD. Mark Twain31.The following people played a great role in Civil Rights Movement except _____.A. Emmett TillB. Rosa ParksC. Oprah WinfreyD. Martin Luther King, Jr.32. Angel Island was destroyed by _____ in 1940 and was never reopened.A. an earthquakeB. a thunderstormC. a fireD. a flood33. Which Act removed the last barriers to Chinese immigration initiating a new era in the history of America’s melting pot?A. The Chinese Exclusion ActB. The Chinese Exclusion Repeal ActC. The Immigration ActD. The Walter-McCarren Act34. Which of the following is not a slur word?A. blondeB. chinkC. niggerD. round-eye。

1、In the format of western names,which name is put first?( ) •A、Family name•B、Last name•C、Surname•D、First name正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 33、3分2Bill is the short version of ( )、•A、William•B、Steven•C、Robert•D、Richard正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 33、3分3There is only one given name in western name、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture?( )•A、Chinese food•B、Spring Festivel•C、Chinese medicine•D、Football正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 33、3分4Culture is the beliefs, ( ) and wayoflife of a munity or society、•A、traditions•B、habits•C、customs•D、costumes正确答案: C 我得答案:C得分: 33、3分5Chinese culture is better than American culture、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×Topography of the USA已完成成绩: 100、0分6( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland、•A、Colorado•B、Indiana•C、Alabama•D、Alaska正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 25、0分7The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and Appalachian Mountains、•A、Rocky Mountains•B、Andes Mountains•C、Alps Mountains•D、Atlas Mountains正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 25、0分8Which is the largest states by population?( )•A、Texas•B、New York•C、California•D、Florida正确答案: C 我得答案:C得分: 25、0分9Boston is on the West Coast of America、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×Three icons of America已完成成绩: 33、3分10Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )•A、Because it is the first national park in the world、•B、Because it is in America、•C、Because it is the biggest national park in America、•D、Because it is the first national park in America、正确答案: A 我得答案:D得分: 0、0分11Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln's faces are made on the Mount Rushmore、( ) •A、Madison•B、Roosevelt•C、Kennedy•D、Adams正确答案: B 我得答案:C得分: 0、0分12Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )•A、The United Kingdom•B、Canada•C、Australia•D、France正确答案: D 我得答案:Dparison of the USA and China已完成成绩: 83、5分13Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )•A、Air pollution•B、Water shortage•C、Loss of agricultural land•D、desertification正确答案: C 我得答案:C得分: 16、7分14Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )•A、China has more railways than America、•B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico、•C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly、•D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China、正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 16、7分15The most fresh water used in China is in ( )、•A、Domestic•B、Industry•C、Livestock•D、Agriculture正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 16、7分16In 2013, the population of China is about ( ) more than that of America、•A、3 times•B、4 times•C、5 times•D、6 times正确答案: B 我得答案:C得分: 0、0分17The total area of China is bigger than America、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×得分: 16、7分18America's population growth rate is lower than China's、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×parison of the USA and China 2已完成成绩: 60、0分19The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( )、•A、White, Hispanic and Black•B、White, Black and Hispanic•C、White, Black and Asian•D、White, Asian and Black正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 20、0分20In China, the life expectancy is ( ) years、•A、70•B、72•C、75•D、79正确答案: C 我得答案:C得分: 20、0分211 kilogram is ( ) pounds、•A、0、6•B、1、7•C、2、1•D、2、2正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 20、0分22All the countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), Myanmar and Liberia、•A、the UK•B、the USA•C、France•D、Japan正确答案: B 我得答案:C得分: 0、0分23Everyone in America and China can read and write、( )正确答案:×我得答案:√24Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )•A、China•B、Japan•C、South Korea•D、Germany正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 33、3分25Which one of following is not an American pany?( )•A、Google•B、CocaCola•C、Facebook•D、Airbus正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 33、3分26Per capita means a person、( )正确答案:√我得答案:√parison of the USA and China已完成成绩: 42、9分27According to the 2013 statistics, which one of the following is wrong?( )•A、The smallest part in the economic structure of developed countries is agriculture、•B、The biggest part of GDP position in America is Services、•C、In 2013, GDP growth rate in America is higher than that in China、•D、In 2013, America's inflation rate is lower than China's、正确答案: C 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分28Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )•A、Most of American labour force are in services、•B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture、•C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture、•D、American labour force is more than Chinese、正确答案: A 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分29( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China、•A、Water•B、Nuclear•C、Wind•D、Coal正确答案: D 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分30The UAS and ( ) is the major export markets of China、•A、Canada•B、Mexico•C、Japan•D、South Korea正确答案: C 我得答案:C得分: 14、3分31Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in theeconomy、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×得分: 14、3分32Now services in China grows very fast、( )正确答案:√我得答案:×得分: 0、0分33The poverty lines in America and China are the same、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×Agriculture in the USA已完成成绩: 20、0分34( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA、•A、Arizona•B、Maryland•C、Texas•D、Nevada正确答案: C 我得答案:C得分: 20、0分35Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( )•A、Large family farms are much more productive、•B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America、•C、Most ine of farm households is from nonfarm sources、•D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities、正确答案: D 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分36In 2012, the top 5 agricultural modities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat、•A、Corn•B、Potato•C、Tomato•D、Cotton正确答案: A 我得答案:D得分: 0、0分3796% of the farmers are black people、( )正确答案:×我得答案:√得分: 0、0分38In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China、( )正确答案:×我得答案:√Global Financial Crisis已完成成绩: 20、0分39Recession is ( ) of negative GDP growth、•A、1 quarter•B、2 quarters•C、3 quarters•D、4 quarters正确答案: D 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分40The GFC Recession started in ( )、•A、the USA•B、the UK•C、Japan•D、France正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 20、0分41The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( )、•A、Stock bubble burst•B、Property bubble burst•C、Dot bubble burst•D、Asset price bubble burst正确答案: B 我得答案:D得分: 0、0分42Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( ) •A、Banks stopped lending、•B、panies cut jobs、•C、Stock market crashed、•D、People got more job opportunity、正确答案: D 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分43China was not affected much by the GFC Recession、( )正确答案:√我得答案:×A Hero and a Villain已完成成绩: 33、3分44Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars、•A、10•B、20•C、30•D、40正确答案: A 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分45The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( )、•A、Villain•B、Hero•C、Monster•D、Saviour正确答案: C 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分46Warren Buffett was born in a rich family、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×Discovery of the 'New World'已完成成绩: 33、3分47The main European power was Spain, France, ( ) and Great Britain、•A、Italy•B、Portugal•C、Russia•D、Germany正确答案: B 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分48Christopher Columbus was the first person to cross the ( ) Ocean、•A、Pacific•B、Indian•C、Arctic•D、Atlantic正确答案: D 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分49Christopher Columbus did 5 voyages between 1492 and 1503、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×得分: 33、3分British Colonies已完成成绩: 40、0分50The Britain founded ( ) colonies along the East Coast in America、•A、11•B、12•C、13•D、14正确答案: C 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分51The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( )、•A、Washington D、C、•B、New York•C、Boston•D、Lexington and Concord正确答案: D 我得答案:C得分: 0、0分52John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Thomas Jefferson and ( ) wrote The Declaration of Independence、•A、Benjamin Franklin•B、Abraham Lincoln•C、George Washington•D、Paul Revere正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 20、0分53British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620、( )正确答案:√我得答案:×得分: 0、0分54The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×American War of independence已完成成绩: 66、6分55The war of Independence was between ( )、•A、America and France•B、America and Holland•C、America and Spain•D、America and Britain正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 33、3分56In 1778, ( ) signed Treaty of Alliance with America、•A、Spain•B、Holland•C、France•D、Britain正确答案: C 我得答案:D得分: 0、0分57Britain won the Battle of Yorktown、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×Building the New Nation已完成成绩: 60、0分58The first constitution, Article of Confederation was made in ( )、•A、1778•B、1779•C、1780•D、1781正确答案: D 我得答案:D得分: 20、0分59The first president of Amercia was ( )、•A、George Washington•B、Abraham Lincoln•C、Benjamin Franklin•D、Thomas Jefferson正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 20、0分60Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America、•A、State•B、Law•C、Treasury•D、War正确答案: C 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分61There were ( ) Chief Justice in the Supreme Court、•A、1•B、3•C、8•D、9正确答案: A 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分62Thomas Paine was born in France、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×A Hero, Traitor and Genius已完成成绩: 33、4分63George Washington declared ( )•A、Thanksgiving Day•B、Christmas•C、Halloween•D、New Year's Day正确答案: A 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分64Which one is right about George Washington?( )•A、He was graduated from college、•B、He had three children、•C、He had no experience in military action、•D、He was revered as the "Father of the United States"、正确答案: D 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分65Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )•A、He was also a Doctor、•B、He loved reading、•C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia、•D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention、正确答案: A 我得答案:C得分: 0、0分66Which document was not signed by Benjamin Franklin?( )•A、The Declaration of Independence•B、Treaty with France•C、Peace Treaty•D、Article of Confederation正确答案: D 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分67During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets to France、( ) 正确答案:×我得答案:×得分: 16、7分68Benjamin Franklin was born in a rich family and well educated、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×Timeline of Major Events (18001899)已完成成绩: 33、3分69The first railway was built in ( )、•A、1827•B、1828•C、1829•D、1830正确答案: B 我得答案:D得分: 0、0分70The war with Mexico was started in ( )、•A、1846•B、1847•C、1848•D、1849正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 33、3分71The first telephone line was built in 1877、( )正确答案:√我得答案:×Territorial Expansion已完成成绩: 66、8分72America purchased Louisiana Territory with ( ) million dollars from France、•A、2•B、5•C、10•D、15正确答案: D 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分73The USA purchased Florida from ( )、•A、Spain•B、the UK•C、France•D、Italy正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 16、7分74Texas was the ( ) state of America、•A、26th•B、27th•C、28th•D、29th正确答案: C 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分75Which one is wrong about Hawaii?( )•A、It is in the Atlantic Ocean、•B、There are 8 main islands、•C、It is the 50th states of America、•D、America took over Hawaii government from the local king、正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 16、7分76Before America purchased it,Alaska was belong to Mexico、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×得分: 16、7分77The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage, which is also the capital city、( ) 正确答案:×我得答案:×The American Civil War已完成成绩: 33、4分78The Civil War started in ( )、•A、1861•B、1862•C、1863•D、1864正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 16、7分79Which was wrong about the Civil War?( )•A、America was kept as one country、•B、Slavery was abolished、•C、After the Battle of Gettysburg, the North started to win、•D、The South was strong in "hard power"、正确答案: D 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分80Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( )•A、He was the 16th president of America、•B、He was killed in 1865 when the Civil War was just finished、•C、He was a businessman and then became politician、•D、He was born in a poor farm family、正确答案: C 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分81In the Civil War, the North was weak, and the South was strong、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×得分: 16、7分82Modern weapons were used in the Civil War、( )正确答案:√我得答案:×得分: 0、0分83In the Civil War, the North lost more people than the South、( )正确答案:√我得答案:×84Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )•A、The government is small、•B、Leaders are educated、•C、There are many traditions、•D、The society is classless、正确答案: C 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分85Which one is wrong about Thomas Edison?( )•A、He was educated in school、•B、His first job is telegraph operator、•C、He had many patents、•D、He invented electric light bulb、正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 25、0分86Which one is wrong about John D、 Rockefeller?( )、•A、General Electric is one of his panies、•B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper、•C、When he was 20, he started his own pany、•D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation、正确答案: D 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分87Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball which is a good sport for winter、( )正确答案:√我得答案:×Timeline of Major Events (19002014)已完成成绩: 33、3分88The first long distance telephone was built in ( )、•A、1915•B、1916•C、1917•D、1918正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 33、3分89In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon、•A、1967•B、1968•C、1969•D、1970正确答案: C 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分90President Nixon visited China in ( )、•A、1971•B、1972•C、1973•D、1974正确答案: B 我得答案:AThe Panama Canal已完成成绩: 33、3分91The Panama Canal was built by a ( ) consortium、•A、America•B、Italy•C、Britain•D、France正确答案: D 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分92Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )•A、Because it was too expensive、•B、Because many people died、•C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal、•D、Because the American government decided to buld it by themselves、正确答案: C 我得答案:D得分: 0、0分93The aim to build the Panama Canal was to connect America and Panama、( ) 正确答案:×我得答案:×The Great Depression已完成成绩: 40、0分94The Great Depression started in ( )、•A、1929•B、1932•C、1933•D、1939正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 20、0分95Which one is wrong about the Great Depression?( )•A、The Great Depression started with the crash of the New York stock market、•B、More than 9000 banks closed down、•C、It took a short time for the New York Stock to recover、•D、Many people became homeless because of the Great Depression、正确答案: C 我得答案:D得分: 0、0分96Which one is not the results of the Great Depression?( )•A、GDP went down、•B、Ine fell、•C、Unemployment rate increased、•D、Farmers had no food to eat、正确答案: D 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分97Which one is wrong about Franklin Delano Roosevelt?( )•A、He was also known as FDR、•B、He give American people confidence during the Great Depression、•C、He was elected as president for 3 times、•D、He started many government programs to provide work to people、正确答案: C 我得答案:B得分: 0、0分98The Great Depression only happened in America、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×The Cold War已完成成绩: 57、2分99Why did the Cold War avoid direct conflict?( )•A、Because the Second World War was just finished、•B、Because the USSR was too weak to fight、•C、Because both sides of the Cold War had nuclear weapons、•D、Because some countries stop the war、正确答案: C 我得答案:C得分: 14、3分100The Cold War began in ( )、•A、1945•B、1946•C、1947•D、1948正确答案: D 我得答案:C得分: 0、0分101Which was not the reason why the West against munism?( )•A、The munist countries only has one political system、•B、The economy in munist countries is stateowned、•C、The munist countries are against religion、•D、The munist countries have nuclear weapons、正确答案: D 我得答案:C得分: 0、0分102Berlin Wall was ended in ( )、•A、1989•B、1988•C、1987•D、1986正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 14、3分103Which statement of following is wrong?( )•A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon petition and spying、•B、Germany reunited in 1990、•C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990、•D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created、正确答案: C 我得答案:A得分: 0、0分104The Cold War continued for only a few years、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×得分: 14、3分105Because many West Germans fled to the East, the West Germany government built the Berlin Wall、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×106Which one is wrong about 9/11?( )•A、About 3000 people were killed、•B、It happened in 2002、•C、The World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked、•D、It was the first attack on mainland USA since 1812、正确答案: B 我得答案:B得分: 33、3分107The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes、•A、4•B、5•C、6•D、7正确答案: A 我得答案:A得分: 33、3分108Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked、( )正确答案:×我得答案:×。

1. What do you know about the Roman invasion of Britain?—— In 55 BC and 54 BC, Julius Caesar, a Roman general, invaded Britain twice. In AD 43, the Emperor Claudius invaded Britain successfully. For nearly 400 years Britain was under the Roman occupation, though it was never a total occupation. British recorded history begins with the Roman invasion.2. What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter?—— The Great Charter, or the Magna Carta, was document signed in 1215 between the barons and King John. It had altogether 63 clauses, of which the most important contents were these: (1) no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand Council; (2) no freeman should be arrested, imprisoned, or deprived of his property except by the law of the land; (3) the church should possess all its rights and privileges; (4) London and other towns should retain their ancient rights and privileges; (5) there should be the same weights and measures throughout the country. The Great Charter was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between the Crown and the barons, a guarantee of the freedom of the Church and a limitation of the powers of the king. The spirit of the Great Charter was the limitation of the powers of the king, but it has long been regarded as the foundation of English liberties.3. Why did the early settlers come to America? Who were the Pilgrims? Who were the Puritans? What were the features in the colonial period which had influence on later American development?——The early settlers came to America either for the opportunity to realize their dreams and better their lives or for the freedom from religious and governmental persecution. The Pilgrims were persons who suffered religious persecution in England and went to Holland and later moved to America in 1620. The Puritans were the members of a Protestant group in England who wanted to purify the Church of England. Dissatisfied and threatened in England, they saw America as a refuge and migrated to America since 1630. There were a number of features in the colonial period which had influence on later American development. They were: representative form of government, rule of law, respect of individual rights, religious tolerance and a strong spirit of individual enterprise.4. What were the causes of the War of Independence?——The economy in the thirteen colonies developed very fast and people wanted more power to determine their own business. But the policy of the British government was to bring the development under control and to collect more taxes from the colonies. On April 19, 1775, on their way to Concord to seize the military supplies of the militia there, the British soldiers met armed militiamen. The shots were fired, the War of Independence began.I. Multiple Choices: Choose one right answer from the four choices:1. The highest mountain in Britain is ____.A. ScafellB. Ben NevisC. the CotswoldsD. the Forth2. The longest river in Britain is _____.A. the ClydeB. the MerseyC. the SevernD. the Thames3. The largest lake in Britain is _____.A. the Lough NeageB. Windermere WaterC. Coniston WaterD. the Lake District6. The first inhabitants in Britain were _____.A. the NormansB. the CeltsC. the IberiansD. the Anglo-Saxons7. British Recorded history began with _____.A.Roman invasionB. the Norman Conquest9. Christmas Day ____, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.A. 1056B. 1066C. 1006D. 106010. Henry II was the first king of the _____ dynasty.A. WindsorB. TudorC. MalcolmD. Plantagenet12. The Hundred Years’ war started in ____ and ended in ____, in which the English had lost all the territories of France except the French port of ____.A. 1337, 1453, FlandersB. 1337, 1453, CalaisC. 1346, 1453, ArgencourtD. 1346, 1453, Brest13. The Wars of Roses lasted for _____ years and king _____ was replaced by king _____.A.30, Richard III, Henry TudorB. 50, Richard III, Henry TudorB. C. 30, Richard I, Henry Tudor D. 50, Richard I, Henry Tudor15. The English Civil War is also called _____.A. the Glorious RevolutionB. the Bloody RevolutionC. the Catholic RevolutionD. the Puritan Revolution16. In _____, a small group of Puritans sailed from _____ in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the North America.A. 1620, LondonB. 1620, PlymouthC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth17. In the 18th century, there appeared ____ in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines.A. the Industrial RevolutionB. the Bourgeois RevolutionC. the Wars of the RosesD. the Religious Reformation18. English colonial expansion began with the colonization of _____ in 1583.A. CanadaB. AustraliaC. IndiaD. Newfoundland25. The House of Lords is presided over by _____.A. the Lord ChancellorB. the QueenC. the Archbishop of CanterburyD. the Prime Minister26. A General Election is held every _____ years and there are _____ members of Parliaments are elected.A. five, 600B. five, 650C. five, 651D. four, 65127. The Prime Minister is appointed by _____ and he or she always sits in _____.A. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of CommonsB. the Archbishop of Canterbury, the House of LordsC. the Queen, the House of CommonsD. the Queen, the House of Lords36. About 90 per cent of the state secondary school population in the UK attend _____.A. independent schoolsB. junior schoolsC. independent schoolsD. primary schools38. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 can _____ by law.A. receive completely free educationB. receive parly free educationC. receive no free education if their families are richD. receive no free education at all39. With regard to its size, the USA is the _____ country in the world.A. largestB. second largestC. third largestD. fourth largest40. In the following rivers, _____ has been called the American Ruhr.A. the MississippiB. the MissouriC. the HudsonD. the Ohio41. Among the following rivers, _____ forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the U.S.A. the PotomacB. the ColumbiaC. the Rio Grande RiverD. the Colorado43. The nation’s capital city Washington D.C. and New York are located in _____.A. the American WestB. the Great PlainsC. the MidwestD. the Middle Atlantic States44. The M idwest in America’s most important _____ area.A. agriculturalB. industrialC. manufacturingD. mining in dustry45. In the case of Brown versus Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that _____.A. separate educational facilities had been illegalB. educational facilities had been separate but equalC. educational facilities had been equalD. separate educational facilities were inherently unequal47. The first immigrants in American history came from ____ and ____.A. Ireland/FranceB. England/ChinaC. Scotland/EnglandD. England/Netherland51. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by _____.A. James MadisonB. Thomes JeffersonC. Alexander HamiltonD. George Washington52. On July 4, 1776, _____ adopted the Declaration of Independerce.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Third Continental CongressD. the Constitutional Convention53. The victory of _____ was the turning point of the War of Independence.A. SaratogaB. GettysburgC. TrentonD. Yorktown54. Ten amendments introduced by James Madison in 1789 were added to the Constitution. They are knows as _____.A. the Articles of ConfederationB. the Bill of RightC. the Civil RightsD. Federalist Papers55. President Jefferson bought _____ from France and doubled the country’s territory.A. New MexicoB. the Louisiana TerritoryC. KansasD. Ohio56. The Declaration of Independence came from the theory of British philosopher _____.A. Paul RevereB. John LockeC. CornwallisD. Frederick DouglassII. Fill in the blanks:1. Ceographically speaking, the north and west of Britain are _______, while the east and south-east are mostly______.2. Welsh is located in the ______ of Great Britain.3. The ancestors of the English ______, while the Scots, Welsh and Irish the ______.4. In the mid-5th century, three Teuronic tribes ______, _____, and _____ invaded Britain. Among them, the _____ gave their name to English people.5. The battle of _______ witnessed the death of Harold in October, 1066.6. Under William, the ______ system in England was completely established.7. The property record in William’s time is known as ______, which was compiled in _____.9. ______ was the deadly bubonic plague, which reduced England’s popul ation from four million to ______ million by the end of the 14th century.10. One of the consequences of the Uprising of 1381 was the emergence of a new class of ______ farmers.11. James I and his son Charles I both believed firmly in ______.12. During the Civil War, the Cavaliers supported ________, while the Roundheads supported _______.13. After the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell declared England a ______, later, he became _________.15. The two parties originated with the Glorious Revolution were _____ and _______. The former were the forerunners of the ______ Party, the latter were of the ______ party.16. In 1765, the Scottish inventor _____ produced a very efficient _____ that could be applied to textile and other machinery.17. After the Industrial Revolution, Britain became the ―______‖ of the world.24. The Prime Minister is appointed by ______, and his/her official residence is _____.25. There are two tiers of local government throughout England and Wales: _____ and ______.30. The two established churches in Britain are ____ and _____.31. Education in the UK is compulsory for all between the ages of (______ in Northen Ireland) and _____.32. In the past children in Britain were allocated to different secondary schoo ls on the basis of selection tests known as _______, which was replaced by ______.33. Education after 16 in the UK is divided into _____ and ______.34. The most-known universities in Britain are _____ and _____ which date from the _____ and _____ centuries.35. In ____, Alaska and Havaii became the 49th and 50th states.36. In the Great Lakes, only _____ belongs to U.S. completely while the other four are shared with Ganada.37. _______ is separated from the main land by Canada.38. The Rockies, the backbone of the North American Continent, is also known as _____.39. _____ is the largest continental state in area in the U.S.40. The West can be divided into three parts: the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains and _____.41. The South is the headquarters of a large segment of the ______ and ________ industry.42. New England is sometimes called the ______ of America.43. _______ is considered to be one of the characteristics of the American people since one in five moves to a new home every year.II. Fill in the blanks:1. highlands, lowlands2. west3. Anglo-Saxons, Celts4. Jutes, Saxons, Angles, Angles5. Hastings6. feudal7. Domesday Book, 10868. Thomas Becket9. Black Death, two 10. yeomen 11. the Divine Right of Kings 12. the king, the Parliament 13. Commonwealth, Lord Protector 14. Union, Scotland 15. Whigs Tories Liberal Conservative 16. James Watt steam engine 17. workship 18. Winston Churchill19. oil 20. the North Sea 21. Scotland 22. microprocessors and computer, biotechnology 23. Opposition, shadow 24. the Queen, No. 10 Downing 25. country councils, district councils 26. innocence 27. 12, 15 28. the House of Lords 29. the National Health Service, social security 30. the Church of England, the Church of Scotland 31. 5, 4, 16 32. eleven-plus, comprehensive schools 33. further education, high education34. Oxford, Cambridge, 12th, 13th 35. 1959 36. Lake Michigan 37. Alaska 38. the Continental Divide 39. Texas 40. the Intermountain Basin and Plateau 41. rocket/missile 42. birthplace 43. Mobility 44. 1619 45. Chinese-Americanshe Magna Carta (Barons Vs the King)♦Henry II –Richard – John (1199)♦―King of Lackland‖ granted the list of demands of the barons and signed The Magna Carta (Great Charter) in 1215, which contains:♦①extra payments not exacted without the vassals consent;♦②laws not arbitrarily modified♦③the king not free from lawSignificance: freedom of trade and self-government of the townspeople; merchants and craftsmen appeared as a political force; formation of liberty, limitation of King’s power8. List the reasons why people migrate to the United States. (5%)Many people see America as the land of opportunity - the land of milk and honey - the Promised Land. Whether this is true or not, it becomes a matter of personal experience. For many, the move to America may be the best thing they ever did, and these are the people who become successful in their endeavors. For other people, the move to America may become a nightmare, and this will depend under what conditions these people moved to this country. The issue is that for illegal immigrants,it will be much difficult to find better employment, which may end up slowing down their dreams and shortening their quality of life and opportunities. Therefore, to be able to have certain advantage, immigrating legally is number one option when moving to America.People come to America in search of better employment opportunities and more money.For many people, moving here represents a better way of life and more freedom of expression.Another reason is the cost of living. In many European countries, the cost of living is much higher than in the USA, so if they have similar political liberties, they decide to move to America. Others visit and see those liberties in amazement and decide they want to enjoy that type of freedom. Other foreigners may have relatives in the country and decide to come to America as well.The American Dream∙The pursuit of the American Dream has been alive in the imagination of its immigrants since the beginning of the nation. Many people havebeen inspired by the belief that in the United States, hard work leads toprosperity and social mobility.Pop Culture∙After World War II, the United States has exported its popular culture to the world. Many aspiring immigrants grew up watching U.S. movies and television, listening to U.S. music and wanting to wear and possess U.S.brands. This American image represented all that was cool and modern for the youth abroad.Land of Opportunity∙Being a relatively new country, with an abundance of land and resources, America was once seen as a land of opportunity, wherethere was enough land and a vibrant economy to accommodate all itsresidents.Education and Career∙Because of its economic wealth and large middle-class, immigrants come to the United States to study at its well-known universities or workin its market leader industries for generally higher salaries than intheir home countries.Starting Fresh∙Because of its size and its being a country of immigrants, many foreigners see America as a clean slate, taking the country's younghistory to symbolize the potential for their own new beginning. New developments∙ A new trend, however, finds many foreigners who came to the United States to study or work returning to their home countries for bettercareer prospects and a higher quality of life that was not availablebefore in their native country.。

英美文化概况考研真题答案一、选择题1. 英国的国教是：A. 天主教B. 东正教C. 新教D. 伊斯兰教答案：C2. 美国的独立日是每年的哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 4月4日D. 4月16日答案：A3. 英国文学史上最著名的戏剧家是：A. 乔治·奥威尔B. 威廉·莎士比亚C. 查尔斯·狄更斯D. 托马斯·哈代答案：B4. 美国的首都是：A. 纽约B. 华盛顿特区C. 洛杉矶D. 芝加哥答案：B5. 英国的君主立宪制开始于：A. 光荣革命B. 工业革命C. 法国大革命D. 美国独立战争答案：A二、填空题1. 英国的全称是_________。

答案：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国2. 美国的宪法制定于_________年。

答案：17873. 英国的第二大城市是_________。

答案：曼彻斯特4. 美国的国花是_________。

答案：玫瑰5. 英国的议会分为_________和_________。

答案：上议院下议院三、简答题1. 简述英国的工业革命对世界的影响。

答案：英国的工业革命是18世纪末至19世纪初的一场重大经济和社会变革，它极大地提高了生产效率，促进了城市化进程，改变了人类的工作和生活方式。

工业革命还推动了全球贸易的发展，加速了资本主义经济体系的形成，并对全球的政治、经济格局产生了深远的影响。

2. 描述美国的文化多元性。

答案：美国是一个文化多元的国家，其文化多元性主要体现在种族、宗教、语言和社会习俗等方面。

美国汇聚了来自世界各地的移民，形成了一个包容各种文化和价值观的社会。

这种多元性不仅丰富了美国的文化生活，也促进了创新和社会进步。

四、论述题1. 论述英美两国在教育体系上的差异。

答案：英国和美国在教育体系上存在一些显著的差异。

英国的教育体系较为传统和统一，强调学术性和等级制度，而美国的教育体系则更为灵活和多样化，强调创新和实践能力。

英国的大学教育通常为期三年，而美国的大学教育则为四年。

复习范围单选题（100道:部分答案在书后练习，部分答案需要自己查找）：1.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders ofEngland?A.The Anglo-Saxons.B.The Normans.C.The Vikings.D.The Romans.2.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester3.Which of the following parties in Scotland still wants anindependent Scotland?A.The Labour PartyB.The Liberal PartyC.The Scottish Nationalist PartyD.The Conservative Party4.Which of the following statement is NOT true?A.Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland.B.Those who want to unite Northern Island with Britain are called Unionists.C.The Social Democratic and Labour Party is very importantpolitical party in Britain.D.Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown arecalled loyalists.5.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.James II.B.William of Orange.C.Oliver Cromwell.D.George I6.Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A.It is a written document which lists out the basic principlesfor government.B.It is the foundation of the British governance today.C.Convention and Laws passed by Parliament are part of theConstitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.7.Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen'srole?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolized the tradition and unity if the Britishstate.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.8.Which of the following description about the Conservative partyis NOT true?A.It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B.It prefers policies that protect individual5s rights.C.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.9.Which of the following is NOT true about life peers?A.They are not from the aristocratic families.B.They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C.They earned their titles through their outstandingachievement.D.The titles cannot be inherited by their children.10.Which of the following is NOT true about class system in theUK?A.Peoples of different classes tend to read different kinds ofnewspapers.B.Class division is only decided by people's income.C.Though social advancement is possible, class affects aperson's life chances.D.The way people speak may identify them as belonging to particular class.11.Which of the following books is written by Geoffrey Chaucer?A.The Canterbury Tales.B.BeowulfC.King LearD.Morte D5 Arthur12.Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A.KeatsB.ShelleyC.WordsworthD.Defoe13.Which of the following is generally considered to be themasterpiece by Joseph Conrad?A.Oliver TwistB.The Heart of DarknessC.Howard's EndD.Wuthering Heights14.Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A.The University of Cambridge.B.The University of Oxford.C.The University of Edinburgh.D.The University of Buckingham.15.Which of the following is the world's oldest national newspaper?A.The TimesB.The GuardianC.The ObserverD.The Financial Times16.How many newspapers are there in Britain?A.About 100B.About 1400C.About 150D.14017.Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.CricketB.SkiingC.GolfingD.Horse racing18.Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen's birthday?A.Bonfires.B.The Orange March.C.Trooping the Colour.D.Masquerades.19.In 1541,declared to be the king of Ireland, the firstA. the British monarchB. the OmbudsmanEnglish monarch to do so.20.The word "Ireland" is used ambiguously to meanA.Republic of IrelandB.Northern IslandC.both the Republic and Northern IrelandD.the 26 countries which gained independence in 192121.Which is the flag of New Zealand?22.Which is New Zealand's biggest city?A.CanterburyB. WellingtonC. AucklandD. Tasman23.New Zealand is mainly constituted by how many islands?A.2B.3C.4 D524.The three levels of local government of New Zealand areA.regional councils ,District Courts and community boardsB.regional councils, territorial authorities and community boardsC.regional councils, city councils and community boardsD.the High Court,District Courts and Dispute Tribunals25.New Zealand's trade has ------- of exports going to Pacific Rim members of the APEC grouping.A.30%B.50%C.70%D.90%26.The head of State of New Zealand isCC. the Prime MinisterD. the Governor-General27.New Zealand now has four major markets:A.Australia, the European Union, Japan, and the United StatesB.Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European UnionC.Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and ChinaD.Australia, China, United Arab Emirate and the United States28.In New Zealand, under MMPR, each voter has -------- votes.A.lB.2C.3D.429.In the Maori language the word “Aotearoa" meansA.holy land of beautyB.the land of thick green forestC.the land of long white cloudD.the fairest maid30.In the Maori culture, which is the name of the earth Mother?A.PapatuanukuB. RanginuiC. TaneD. Maui31.Who first came and settled in Canada?A.British colonistsB.French colonistsC.American colonistsD.Spanish colonists32.Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government?A.The QueenB.The Cabinet MinsterC.The Prime MinisterD.The Governor General33.Which of the following about the Queen is true?A.She is the official head of state.B.She is a member of the Cabinet.C.She is a symbol of parliamentary democracy.D.She is a symbol of Canada.34.Which of the following is NOT correct?A.The Senate is controlled by the House of Commons.B.The Senate is not elected by Canadian people.C.The Senate is recommended by the Prime Minister.D.The Senate is appointed by the Governor General.35.Which of the following industries account for more than half ofthe GDP in Canada?A.Primary industriesB.Secondary industriesC.Tertiary industriesD.None of them36.Which of the following provinces in the manufacturing heartlandof Canada?A.AlbertaB.OntarioC.British ColumbiaD.Nova Scotia37.Cultural survival is shown in the following ways except.A.the attempt to maintain a Canadian identityB.persistence of native Canadian people to maintain theirdistinctive culturesC.dealing with the harsh natural environmentD.the survival of a French-Canadian identity in Quebec afterthe English had conquered the French in Quebec38.In which period have Canada's most famous and successfulwriters appeared?A.Post-war periodB.Period of nation-buildingC.Early colonial periodD.Pre-European period39.During whose administration did Canada recognize the People'sRepublic of China?A.Wilfred Laurier'sB.Pierre Trudeau'sC.Mackinzie King'sD.Brian Mulroney's40.In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, whichresulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking province.A.British ColumbiaB.Nova ScotiaC.OntarioD.Quebec41.Which of the following statement is NOT true?A.Great Britain and England are geographical names.B.The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of small ones.C.At present there are 50 member countries within the Commonwealth (1991).D.Wales is in the west of Great Britain.42.built the Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall to keep out of the area they had conquered.A.The Romans; the PictsB.The Beaker Folk; the PictsC.The Anglo-Saxons; the RomansD.The Danes; the Anglo-Saxons43.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A.The Anglo-SaxonsB.The NormansC.The VikingsD.The Romans44.The spirit of was the limitation of the powers of the king, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.A.the Provision of OxfordB.the Constitutions of ClarendonC.Domesday BookD.Magna Carta45.When Mary Tudor became Queen, at least 300 were burntas heretics.A. ProtestantsB. CatholicsC. PuritansD. Muslims46.The chief demand of the peasants during the Peasant Uprising of 1381 was.A.the abolition of villeinageB.the punishment of the King's ministersC.the increase of wagesD.the reform of the church47.The significance of the Wars of the Roses was all the following EXCEPT that.A.feudalism received its death blowB.the great medieval nobility was much weakenedC.the king's power now became supremeD.it dealt a death blow to villeinage48.is one of the comedies of Shakespeare.A.OthelloB. Richard IIIC. The TempestD. Julius Caesar49. In the Glorious Revolution the Catholic king,was driven out of England.A. James IB. James IIC. Charles ID. Charles II50., excluding any Roman Catholic from the succession, confirmed the principle of parliamentary supremacy and guaranteed free speech within both the House of Lords and the House of Commons.A. The Bill of RightsB. The Disabling ActC. The Test ActD. Instrument of Government51.As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Britain became theA, “ shop of the world"B, "workshop of theworld,,C. “centre of the world,,D. “leader of the world,,52.Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of farming in the late 18th and the early 19th centuries?A.Cultivation of fodder cropsB.Invention of seed drillC.Selective breeding of domestic animalsD.“Open-field" system53.In Britain,abolished “rotten boroughs,^.A.the People's CharterB. the Combination ActsC. the New Power LawD. the Reform Act of 183254.The present British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned inA.1926B. 1947C. 1952D. 195355.has the ultimate authority for law-making in Britain.A. The MonarchB. The ParliamentC. The Prime MinisterD. The Cabinet56.In the House of Commons, all speeches are addressed towho is elected at the beginning of each new Parliament to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order.A. the Prime MinisterB. the MonarchC. the SpeakerD. the Lord Chancellor57.About daily and Sunday newspapers are published nationwide in Britain.A.100B. 110C. 120D. 13058.In Britain,is directly responsible for the NHS.A. a local governmentB. the central governmentC. a voluntary organizationD. a certain society59.The day following Christmas Day is known as, for on this day gifts are given to servants and tradesmen.A. New Year's DayB. Easter DayC. Labor DayD. Boxing Day60.Of the following four sports,has the longest history in Britain.A. cricketB. golfC. footballD. rugby61.The three states that have seen the fastest growth in population in the past 20 years are.A.California, Arizona and New MexicoB.California, Florida and NevadaC.New York, Texas and FloridaD.Arizona, Nevada and Florida62.In American history,refer to those who came to Plymouth onboard of Mayflower.A.the English noblesB. the PuritansC. the PilgrimsD. the English adventurers63.After President Jefferson bought the Territory from France,the territory owned by the United States almost doubled.A.ArizonaB. TexasC. LouisianaD. California64.President Abraham Lincoln issued the, because he realized that he could win support for the Union at home and abroad by making the war a just war against slavery.A.Bill of RightsB. Emancipation of ProclamationC. Declaration of IndependenceD. Civil Right Act65.The features of the early colonists which have strong influence on the formation of American character are all the following EXCEPT.A.religious intoleranceB.respect of individual rightsC.representative form of governmentD. a strong spirit of individual enterprise66.Rushed by the Progressive Movement,put forward his program of New Freedom.Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt C.Franklin D.Roosevelt D. George Washington67.The Paris Conference which began on Jan 18, 1919 wasdominated by the Big Four including.A.the United States, the Soviet Union, China and BritainB.the United States, Britain, France, and ItalyC.the United States, Britain, Germany, and JapanD.the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union68.In his inaugural speech,said that “the only thing we have to fearis fear itself."A.Abraham LincolnB. Theodore RooseveltC. FranklinD.Roosevelt D. George Washington69.As a result of American economic aid under the Marshall Plan,recovered and began to show signs of development.A. TurkeyB. GreeceC. Western EuropeD. Eastern Europe70.During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the two superpowers stared ateach other, with the possibility of looming large.A. a nuclear warB. a chemical warC. the Vietnam WarD. the Korean War71.visit to China ended twenty-three years of hostility and ledto the establishment of diplomatic relations in January.A. the Democratic Party the Republican PartyA.President Nixon's; 1972B. Jimmy Carter's; 1978C. President Nixon's; 1979D. George Bush's; 198972.After long and difficult negotiations in Paris, the U. S. and signed a cease-fire agreement on January 27, 1973.A.South VietnamB. North VietnamC. the Soviet UnionD. Korea73.Which of the following is NOT true of U.S. foreign trade?A.Canada is the largest single source of goods imported by the United States.B.Outside of North America, Asia is the largest source of imports.C.The U.S. share of world trade has decreased in recent years.D.Whenever the American economy is in trouble, the economy of other countries is affected.74.When the delegates met at Philadelphia in 1787, their task wasA.to write a new constitutionB.to adopt the Articles of ConfederationC.to establish a new form of governmentD.to revise the Articles of Confederation75.Abraham Lincoln was elected President as the candidate ofin 1860.C.the Whig PartyD. the Conservative Party76.According to the U.S. Constitution, education is mainly a function of.A.the federal governmentB. the city governmentC. the county governmentD. the state government77.Which of the following is NOT true about the reasons for the rapid growth of community colleges?A.Their open admission policiesB. Their cheap tuition and feesC. Their fixed curriculum structuresD. Their convenient locations 78.The Waste Land, written by, is considered the manifesto of the "Lost Generation,^.A.T. S. EliotB. Walt WhitmanC. Emily DickinsonD. Theodore Dreiser79.In the 1920s, Black literature developed into an upsurge, which has come to be known as.A.the Literature RenaissanceB.the Harlem RenaissanceC.the Literature RevivalD.the "knickerbockers era" of American literature80.Easter Sunday is the most important religious holiday for commemorating.A. the death of Jesus ChristB.the birth of Jesus ChristC.the crucifixion of Jesus ChristD.the resurrection of Jesus Christ81.The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.William PennD.Benjamin Franklin82.The Bill of Rights consists of.A.10 very short paragraphs in a amendmentB.10 amendments adopted in 1787C.10 amendments added to the Constitution in 1791D.the amendments concerning the freedom of speech, thefreedom of the press and the freedom of religion83.The New Deal was started by.A.Franklin RooseveltB.J. F. KennedyC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson84.The United States was rated in the world in terms ofland area and the size of population.A.secondB.thirdC.fourthD.fifth85.Which of the following features is NOT distinctively American?A.Various religious groups have coexisted in the US moreharmoniously than Europe.B.Scientific and economic advance and material prosperity havenot been accompanied by a decline in religious faith.C.There has been little concentration on doctrine or religionargument in the US.D.There has been very much concentration on doctrine orreligious argument in the US.86.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in American highereducation?A.Universities and collegesB.Research institutionsC.Technical institutionsmunity colleges87.Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishingof large universities in America, which is the exception?rge universities offer the best libraries and facilities forscientific research.rge universities provide students with “mainframe"computer.rge universities offer scholarships to all students.rge universities attract students with modern laboratories.88.In the 1960s, feminism was reborn. Many women weredissatisfied with their lives, and in 1963, with the publication of by, they found a voice.A.The Feminine Mystique, Betty FriedanB.Profiles in Courage, John F. KennedyC.The Other America, Michael HarringtonD.Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger89.What was the major historical event that resulted in the separation of the Protestants from the Roman Catholic Church?A.The 16th-century ReformationB.The American RevolutionC.The French RevolutionD.The 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.90.During the arms race between the Soviet Union and the US,what caused fear and anxiety on the part of the United States?A. In 1949, the Soviet Union detonated its first atomic device.B.The Warsaw Pact was founded in 1955.C.The Soviet Union had its first test of the bomb in 1953.D.In 1957, the Soviet Union launched two Sputniks into the orbit.91.When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improverelations with the People's Republic of China?A.In 1972B.In 1973C.In 1970D.In 197192.Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal?A.SheepB.WombatC.KoalaD.Kangaroo93.Which is now the fastest growing non-Christian belief system inAustralia?A.IslamB.JudaismC.BuddhismD.Hinduism94.Which game is the most popular in Australia in terms of thenumbers who play the game?A.HockeyB.CricketC.Beach Volleyballball95.Which of the following has happened in Australian economy?A.Tariff rates have lowered.B.The centralized wage system has been abolished.C.The foreign exchange markets have been brought under statecontrol.D.Work migration to Australia has been made easier.96.What unpopular policy became one of the major factors leading to a negative reaction to Australia's relationship with the USA?A.withdrawal of troops from VietnamB.anti-communismC."crusade against communism,,D.conscription-by-ballot97.Which country has become Australia's largest trading partner?A.JapanB.BritainC.The USD.China98.Which of the following is NOT a form of renewable energy?A.Wind farmB.Fossil fuelsC.BiofuelsD.Solar panels99.Mark Twain's works are characterized by the following exceptA.sense of humorB.egotismC.jokesD.tall tales100.Three of the following authors are Nobel Prize winners. Which one is NOT?A.Ernest HemingwayB.Eugene O'NeillC.William FaulknerD. F. Scott Fitzgerald问答题（答案基本都在书上，也可以在网上查找）：1.What are the three big parties in the UK? What are some ofthe similarities and dissimilarities between the three parties? 2.Please define “absolute decline and relative decline,, in the UK economy after WWII. What are the reasons for the absolute decline and relative decline?3.What are some of the peculiar features of New Zealand'sgovernment system compared to Australia or Britain ?4.What is w The Canadian Mosaic w ?5.Could you please compare the British education system withthe Chinese education system?6.What are the major differences between the Catholics and theProtestants?7.Could you please introduce at least 3 famous touristdestinations in Australia?8.Did movies originate in America? How did American Filmevolve from 1896 to 1916?9.What is so unique about Canadian-American relations?10.Could you please introduce the Maori culture in NewZealand?。

1.What different ethnic(民族的）groups are there in UK? Why are there so many? Where do they live? How are they different from the majority of people: language? Clothing? Music? What effect do different ethnic groups have on a country?different ethnic groups：（1）English people：The English are an ethnic group native to England, who speak the English language.（2）Scottish people：an ethnic group native to Scotland（3）Irish people：The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland.（4）Welsh peopleWhy are there so many?The late 3rd century, the Pits invaded Britain’s north of Hadrian’s Wall.In the 6th century, the Scots settled in Pitish territory.In the mid-5th century, a new wave of invaders Jutes, Saxons and Angles came to Britain.From the end of the 8th century, Viking and Danish attacked England. With the development of industry and the process of Economic Globalization, Britain keeps receiving more and more citizens of the whole world, as a result of which, the peoples and culture in Britain will be increasingly colorful.Where do they live?England people live on the central and southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, plus such offshore islands as the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly. Scotland people live on the mainland of Scotland which lies off the north-west coast of Continental Europe.Northern Ireland people live on the north-east of the island of Ireland,shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland.Wales people live on the Welsh Peninsula(威尔士半岛）.Scottish Gaelic, the Celtic language historically restricted to most of the Highlands. About 80000 people still speak this old Celtic language, with most living on coastal islands and north-western HighlandsScottish kilt :A knee-length garment with pleats（褶）at the rear（背面）, originating in the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands of the 16th century. It is most often made of woolen cloth in a tartan（花格）pattern.Different ethnic groups have on a country can promote the exchange of different cultures,but it Easily lead to ethnic conflict.1.How would you describe the traits(特点) of the people in Britain? Mainly from two aspects: (1) appearance & (2)character(1)Appearanceruddy complexion(红润的肤色)；white；plump(胖乎乎的、丰满的)；athletic(健壮的)；chiseled face(脸部轮廓分明)(2)Character（& examples）✓Conservative保守的(British still uses mile, instead of metric system 公制；still keeps the monarchy君主制)✓Polite(It can be seen from their conversation. For example, “I don’t really like to ask you, but…”)✓Aloof and quiet冷漠安静(In the morning subway, people just read their newspaper, seldom talk to each other.)✓Humorous✓Privacy and individualism注重隐私、个人主义(My home is my castle. The wind can come in, but the Kings and Queens and human beings can never come in without my permission.)2.Do you think people all over the world are basically the same orbasically very different?As a famous going says, “You can not find two leaves which are exactly the same in the world.” That is like you and me. Neither the same nor very different, people are similar in some ways and different to some extent.For examples, everyone has a name. All names are symbols. And people all over the world wear clothes which are different, but it shares a same purpose, that is, to keep out of the cold or to be beautiful.(More examples: food,house,transport,faith…)3.How are the British people different from Chinese?Aspects: appearance, body, (略)eating habits, traits✓Eating habits:(中国)Three meals a day,; Rice &noodles ; Dishes in one plate, using chopsticks ; Sit around a big table(英国)Four meals a day, afternoon tea; Bread& Italy noodles ; Using spoons,knives & forks✓Different traits:(中国) Nervous&hard-working; Generous; Hospitable热情好客的(英国)Conservative; Polite; Aloof and quiet; Humorous; Privacy and individualism1.How religious are the British?✓Key words:multi-faith 宗教多元化; secularised世俗化; post-Christian后基督教Forms of Christianity have dominated religious life in what is now the United Kingdom for over 1,400 years.Immigration and demographic change have contributed to the growth of other faiths, most notably Islam since the middle of the 20th century.✓Data:(信仰宗教的人数比例)In 2001, Christians 71.6%; Islam 2.8%; no religion 15%In 2011, Christians 59.3%; Islam 4.8%; no religion 25%✓Changes:A survey in 2007 showed only one in ten Britons actually attend churchweekly.Half of the Muslims are less than 25 years old,but about a quarter of the Christians are nearly 80 years old.So it is estimated that the number of Muslims will be higher than Christians in 20 years.2.What major religious beliefs are there in Britain?The major religious beliefs are Christianity and Islam.The official religion in Britain is Christianity as practised by the Anglican Church. Followers of this branch of Christianity are known as Protestants(新教徒) and make up the majority of the population, although there are also many Catholics.Christians constitute about 71% of the population, but Britain is a multi-faith society and all other religions, including:Islam, Hinduism,Buddhism, Judaism and Sikhism. About 23% of Britain follow no particular religion.3.What are the differences and similarities between them? Differences:The biggest difference lies in the recognition of God to the chosen people.(最大的区别在与上帝对选民的认同) The Christianity think that the Christi ans have the priority to be chosen. Islam doesn’t favor certain people for they think that all men are equal. Similarities:They have a common origin, a common ancestry, a common shrine(圣地)People say that a history of Britain is a history of invasion. Do youagree or disagree? Find evidence to support your view. Please be specific and go down to the details.I claim that the invasion includes being invaded and invasion. So, from this angle, I agree with the view that a history of Britain is a history of invasion.1.Being invaded:Before the English Bourgeois Revolution(英国资产阶级革命), Britain had been invaded by other countries for a long time.✓The First Invader: Evidences show that the first settler of Britain is the Iberian(伊比利亚人) from the Iberian Peninsula(半岛), who lived there for a very long period. After years of peace, here came the first invader, the Celts(凯尔特人). It was about 5th century BC, when the invader killed the Iberian and made Celtic the daily language.✓Roman Conquest: In BC 55, Julius Caesar(凯撒大帝) tried several times to conquer the Celts，but failed. However, the Celts didn't escape from the government of the Romans. Only 12 years later, the Romans managed to conquer Britain by its army. A new ruler usually means a totally different life style. The language, the custom and the culture changed irresistibly.✓German Conquest(日耳曼征服): In 407, the Romans left Britain for their own reason, after which, the Jutes(朱特人), the Angles(盎格鲁人) and the Saxons(撒克逊人) became the new governor. The three tribes(部族) all spoke West Germanic languages(西日耳曼语), but different dialects, together they fostered the Old English.✓Scandinavian Conquest(斯堪的纳维亚征服):From 787 on, invaders from Scandinavian Peninsula, mainly the Danish(丹麦人) and the Norwegians(挪威人) , have continuously fought Britain for centuries.At the end of 10th century, the Danish and the Norwegians was the governors of Britain actually. Furthermore, in the early 11th century, Britain even became a part of the Danish empire. As a result, the Scandinavian culture, which develop in the northern Europe, greatly effect British culture.✓Norman Conquest(诺曼征服): Edward, the great king of Britain, died in 1066. He didn’t have a son, so it led to an argument of who was to be the successor. William the Conqueror(征服者威廉), who led his army against Britain, finally became the winner.William is actually a conqueror, because he made Britain varied much. For instance, to strengthen the central crown(中央王权), he made strict laws and even pulled down the castles of the Saxons. Years later, there was only two Saxon castles left. Besides, the Normans spoke French, making French and English interact with each other. So we can see so many French words in English today.✓The Great Transform: Being invaded for many times, Britain haddeveloped indeed. As we know, culture spears when different ones meet. Every time there was a conquest, every time there was a chance to improve. After a long history of being conquered, of learning and developing, Britain have gathered enough knowledge and power, to be an invader.The victory at the war against Spanish Armada(西班牙无敌舰队) in 1588 was a turning point. From then on, Britain gradually became the world’s biggest Colonizing Nation(殖民国家）—— The Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets.2.Invasion:With the development of the economy and society, British had become more and more aggressive.✓In 1600，The British invaded India.✓The British who built “Trap slave station"(捕奴站） in Gambia冈比亚）had expanded colonies crazily after 1688.✓In the middle of the nineteenth century, the United Kingdom conquered Myanmar and Malaysia as well as despoiled "The Dutch colonial" in South Africa. In Oceania, they conquered a great quantity of islands like New Zealand and put them all into the territor y of the British empire.✓In 1840 the British launched the first Opium War.(第一次鸦片战争）✓In 1854, the Crimean War（克里米亚战争）was a conflict in which Russia lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empie, andSardinia. The immediate cause involved the rights of Christian minorities in the Holy Land, which was controlled by the Ottoman Empire.✓ 1856-1860 the British launched the second Opium War.✓In 1900 the UK joined Siege of the international Legations.In China:In nineteenth century, the British gained a lot of wealth in China through the same measure——doing the opium trade. After Lin Zexu banning the opium in Humen, the British waged the first Opium War in 1840 and the result of the war was Treaty of Nanking(南京条约）, which Britain could get the power of controlling Hong Kong.In 1856,Britain invaded the Qing Dynasty in the second time and burned The Old Summer Palace with France. And in 1900,the British joined Siege of the International Legations（八国联军）and invaded the Qing Dynasty in the third time. During these three wars, Britain gained a number of money and rare historical relics form China.Sun-never-setting empire: how it started, proceeded, and declined, and its impact on world civilization. Try to make it specific. You can view the empire from a special perspective, for example, you can talk about the topic in terms of tea. Of course, this is just a suggestion.1.Start:(Mercantilism:重商主义)2.Proceed:The Britain became the Sun-never-setting empire in the middle of eighteenthcentury.3.Decline:After the end of 19th century, the British began to go downhill.✓The Britain didn’t seize the opportunity of the second industrial revolution. But at this time, other countries developed quickly, such as Germany and America.✓The impacts of the two world wars✓Capitalist（资本主义）economy depression✓Independence Movement: Irish war of independence; India war of independence✓In 1997,Hongkong return to China, which indicates the funeral of the empire.4.Influence:6.Make a study on the evolvement of the British Constitutional Monarchy(君主立宪制) by describing how power has been shifted转向from the Monarch 君主to the Lords 上议院and then to the Commons 下议院.对英国君主立宪制的演变,描述了如何权力已转向从君主到上议院，然后下议院（一）What is Constitutional Monarchy?1. Differs from absolute monarchy(君主专制)2. A form of government3. a monarch acts as head of state(君主作为国家元首)4. sole source of political power政治权力的唯一来源5. monarch bound by constitution君主受宪法约束When？什么时候开始Since 1689 the Glorious Revolution （光荣革命）parliament（议会）passed <<the Bill of Rights>>(<<权利法案>>) ——It limits the power of the king and ensure the parliament legislative authority(立法权)and financial power(财政权).——the parliament not only holds the legislative authority, but also have the right of supervision(监督权)for the government.Why？political basis：England（英国）the Glorious Revolution of 1688limits on the power of the monarch(限制君主权利)economic base：Age of Discovery大航海时代the capitalist class 资本家阶级political rights政治权利Although a series of laws are created to limit the power of the king ,itdoesn't meant that the king loses all the power.partial legislative authority(部分的立法权)He has the last power on the Proposed Law(法案否决权)diplomatic power（外交权）and so on（二）权力如何从君主转向上议院，然后到下议院the House of Lords(上议院) has advantages over the House of Commons （下议院）the House of Lords control the structure of senator of the House of Commons上议院他众议院控制下议院的参议员结构They have the same profit它们具有相同的利益the House of Lords take control of the government. 上议院控制政府the House of Lords has a good relationship with the king.上议院与国王的良好关系the House of Lords is mainly consist of clergy(神职人员) and nobility. They have the superior status because they have a lot of land. They are lording the political life.上议院主要由神职人员和贵族组成他们有优越的地位，他们有大量的土地。

⼩度写范⽂英美⽂化概况名词解释问答题-内科名词解释及简答题模板英美⽂化概况名词解释问答题|内科名词解释及简答题英美⽂化概况问答题以及答案：1. What are the some of the major powers of each of the three panches of the US government? How are the three panches supposed to check and balance each other? Can political reform in China borrow anything from that? 美国政府三⼤部门的⼀些主要权利是什么？三⼤部门之间如何制约和平衡？中国的政治改⾰能否从中借鉴什么？A．What are the some of the major powers of each of the three panches of the US government? The three panches—the Legislative, the Executive, headed by the president. And the Judicial, headed by the Supreme Court.The Legislative, including both houses of Congress (the Senate and the House of Representative) 。

The legislativepanch(⽴法机构）is the only panch that can make federal laws, levy federal taxes and declare war or put foreign treaties into effect.The Executive, headed by the president. The president can appoint federal judges as vacancies occur, including members of the Supreme Court. All such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. The president has poad powers, with the executive panch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments. He is the commander in chief of the armed forces. The judicial panch(司法机构) is headed by the Supreme Court with a chief justice and 8 associate justices. The Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases arising out of the Constitution and other cases which do not arise out of individual states. The Supreme Court has the judicial review power.B．How are the three panches supposed to check and balance each other?Sy stem of “checks and balances (制约与平衡的原则)” of the three-part national government works to keep serious mistakes from being made by one panch or another.C．Can political reform in China borrow anything from that?China does not make the separation, but can absorb the reasonable factors. The people”s congress system is a basic system suitable to China”s national conditions. It directly reflects that people”s democratic dictatorship is national nature in our country, reflected the whole picture of our political life and is the basic forms and means for the people to be the masters of democratic rights.(中国不搞三权分⽴，但可以吸收其合理的因素。

《英美概况》1. The colonial life can be described as the following except ___b__.A. simpleB. easyC. roughD. Hard2. On October 19th, 1781, the British General Cornwallis and his 7,000 men surrendered at __a___.A. YorktownB. BostonC. Charleston3. The first ten amendments, known as ___a__, were added to the Constitution in 1791.A. the Bill of RightsB. the ArticlesC. Civil Rights4. The pamphlet “Common Sense” was written by __b___.A. Thomas EdisonB. Thomas PaineC. Thomas Jefferson5. As the result of the U.S.-Mexican War, nearly ___b__ of the entire territory of Mexico was lost.A. 1/4B. 1/2C. 1/36. In 1844 the U.S. forced the Chinese Government to sign the first unequal treaty of ___b__.A. WangxiaB. NanjingC. Tianjin7. The __a___ stopped the Holy Alliance’s program, and prevented the European countries from extending their influence.A. Monroe DoctrineB. Sedition ActC. Holy Alliance8. __b___ was the first president who developed the power of vote into one of the means of making laws.A. John AdamsB. Andrew JacksonC. Andrew Johnson9. During the Civil War Lincoln issued the __b___, which declared the abolition of slavery.A. Homestead BillB. Emancipation ProclamationC. Both A and B10. The Battle of __b___ was the turning point of the American Civil War.A. Bull RunB. GettysburgC. Richmond11. McCarthy was notorious for his harsh ___c__ persecution of the progressive people.A. religiousB. spiritualC. Political12. The Ku Klux Klan was the most notorious terrorist society which persecuted the __a___.A. blacksB. IndiansC. progressive people13. In Sino-American relations Theodore Roosevelt exercised the so-called “__a___”, invading China by means of both force and culture.A. Open Door PolicyB. Big StickC. Douglas Bill14. The assassination of a (n) __c___ prince, Arch Duke Fedinand, served as the direct fuse for the outbreak of WWI.A. AustraliaB. BelgiumC. Austria15. In April 1945 a conference was held at __a___ to organize the United Nations.A. San FranciscoB. New YorkC. Philadelphia16. The two fighting sides in WWII were ___a__.A. the Allies and the Axis (powers)B. the Axis and Holy AllianceC. the Central Powers and the Allies17. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a policy called __c___ to save the economic situation.A. Good NeighbourB. the Open Door PolicyC. the New Deal18. The __c___ broke out in June 1950 and ended in the summer of 1953.A. Vietnam WarB. Cold WarC. Korean War19. In April 1949 twelve nations established the NATO to coordinate the military actions of member nations against the ____c_.A. GermanyB. JapanC. Soviet Union (2 ban stopped here)20. The Second World War broke out in September, ____a_ and ended in August _____.A. 1939, 1945B. 1937, 1943C. 1938, 194521. The Battle of ___a__ took place in 1942 and it was the turning point of the Pacific area.A. Midway IslandB. BritainC. Normandy22. On December 7th, 1941, the base of the American Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbour, was suddenly attacked by the __c___ air force and navy.A. SpanishB. FrenchC. Japanese23. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by a committee including ___b__ as head.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. both A and B24. In 1945 a conference was held in ___a__ to found the United Nations.A. San FranciscoB. ChicagoC. New York25. President Nixon visited China in _c____.A. 1973B. 1974C. 197226. ____c_ was the only American president who was re-elected three times in succession.A. Theodore RooseveltB. George WashingtonC. FranklinD. Roosevelt D. Thomas Jefferson27. The city’s name “Philadelphia” means __a___.A. brotherly loveB. fishing pitC. philosophy28. Only the climate in the southern part of ___a__ is tropical.A. FloridaB. GeorgiaC. Virginia29. About ____b_ of the world’s annual agricultural products come from the United States.A. halfB. one thirdC. two thirds30. The highest mountain in the U.S. is Mount _b____.A. AppalachianB. MekinleyC. Rocky31. The two largest Chinatowns are located in the following cities except __c___.A. New YorkB. San FranciscoC. Miami32. Texas, having belonged to __c___, was annexed by the U.S. in 1845.A. FranceB. RussiaC. Mexico33. The City St. Louis in America is called the gateway towards the __b___.A. EastB. WestC. NortheastD. Southwest34. The steel and iron industries are mainly distributed around the city of __a___.A. PittsburghB. ChicagoC. New York35. The largest industrial city in America is ___a__.A. ChicagoB. BostonC. Houston36. __c___ is famous for many stores and shops.A. Wall StreetB. BroadwayC. Fifth Avenue37. In __a___, people can find the historical spot, the Independence National Historical Park.A. PhiladelphiaB. St. LouisC. San Francisco38. Boston is situated in Boston Bay, __b___.A. MaineB. MassachusettsC. Connecticut39.In “Song of Myself”, Whitman writes that ________. cA. woman is not worth mentioningB. woman is not as great as manC. woman as the mother of human beings is the greatestD. none of the above40.The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ________. bA. friendship and happinessB. peace and plentyC. cooperation and rich rewardD. love and happiness41. London is situated on the River of __b___A. ParretB. ThamesC. Spey42. Edinburgh is the capital of ___b__.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. Wales43. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 was in nature a __A___.A. coup d’etatB. racial slaughterC. peasant rising44. The Industrial Revolution laid a good foundation for the ___A__.A. factory of the worldB. expansion of marketsC. social upheaval45. The American Revolution (the American War of Independence) broke out in ____A_ and ended in _____.A. 1775, 1783B. 1774, 1782C. 1786, 178446. The Battle of Hastings took place in __c___.A. 1606B. 1042C. 106647. William Shakespeare is mainly a __b___.A. novelistB. dramatistC. poet48. England first became a sea power in the time of ___B__.A. Henry VIIB. Elizabeth IC. Victoria49. The Industrial Revolution first started in ___B__.A. the iron industryB. the textile industryC. the coal industry50. The greatest dramatist of the English Renaissance was __A___.A. ShakespeareB. MiltonC. ChaucerD. Bacon51. The most famous broadcasting company in Britain is __A___.A. British Broadcasting CorporationB. Independent Broadcasting AuthorityC. Reuters52. ___B__ is the monarch’s present London home.A. Westminster PalaceB. Buckingham PalaceC. Whitehall Palace53. Stratford-on-Avon is the place where __A___ was born in 1564.A. William ShakespeareB. Charles DickensC. Samuel Butler54. The famous story __A___ helps Washington Irving earn great fame in the literary world.A. “Rip Van Winkle”B. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”C. “The Adventures of a German Student”55. __B___ is regarded as the father of detective stories.A. Mark TwainB. Edgar Allan PoeC. Herman Melville56. ___A__ is the first writer in America to win the Nobel Prize in literature.A. Sinclair LewisB. Saul BellowC. Ernest Hemingway57. The greatest American playwright is __B___.A. Arthur MillerB. Eugene O’NeilC. Robert Frost58. ___A__ belonged to the Lost Generation.A. Ernest HemingwayB. Wilt WhitmanC. Tennessee Williams59. The most popular sport in America is __B___.A. baseballB. basketballC. football60. After his death a bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was placed in the poet’s corner of ____A_.A. Westminster AbbeyB. camp of Cambridge UniversityC. Oxford University61. For his work, ___B__ was honoured “The Harlem Laureate”.A. Robert FrostB. Langston HughsC. Walt Whitman62. Arthur Miller’s Masterpiece is __A___.A. Death of a SalesmanB. The CrucibleC. The Price63. __A___ is the earliest university in America.A. HarvardB. YaleC. Rhode Island64. The Father of American literature was ___A__.A. Mark TwainB. Washington IrvingC. Walt WhitmanD. Jack London65. Valentine’s Day falls on _____.A. July 4thB. March 21stC. February 14th66. A hamburger is usually made from __A___.A. beefB. porkC. combination of beef and pork67. In America snack bars and coffee shops are usually __A___.A. cheapB. expensiveC. formal68. The outstanding characteristic of American society is the diversity of _C____.A. climateB. industryC. people69. Sometimes two couples go out together. This is known as __C___.A. steady datingB. casual datingC. double datingD. blind dating70. The popular American belief is _B____.A. part-time workingB. self-made manC. manual labour(Class 1 stopped here)71．William, Duke of Normandy, is now known as _________.A．William Rufus B．William the ConfessorC．William the Great D．William the Conqueror72．In Britain,________ is the symbol of the whole nation.A．the Queen B．the Prime Minister C．the Prince D．the Parliament73．Easter is the chief Christian festival, which celebrates________.A．the birth of Jesus Christ B．the Resurrection of Jesus ChristC．the coming of spring D．the revival of Christianity74．Which work praised the idea of equality and democracy and also celebrated the dignity, the self-reliant spirit and the joy of the common man? AA．Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman.B．Self-reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson.C．Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain.D．Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.75.In 1620,_____ sailed to the New World in a ship called “Mayflower".A. the PuritansB. the PilgrimsC. the English noblesD. the English poor76.In his inaugural speech,_____ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself".A. Woodrew WilsonB. Theodore RooseveltC. FranklinD.Roosevelt D. George Washington77.The telephone was invented in 1876 by _____.A. Thomas EdisonB. Alexander BellC. George WestinghouseD. Albert Einstein78.After Charles I was beheaded,_____ became Lord Protector and exercised bourgeois dictatorship.A. James IIB. CrownwellC. Charles IID. Elizabeth I79.Westminster Abbey is well known for its _____ which has been the traditional burial ground of the most famous English poets.A. Speaker's CornerB. London TowerC. Poets' CornerD. archbishop80.The nobles forced King John to sign _____ on June 15,1215.A. the Great CharterB. the People’s CharterC. the Declaration of BtredaD. the Bill of Rights81.Britain’s climate is characterized by _____.A. cold winter and hot summerB. spring all the year roundC. fog and droughtD. mild temperature and plentiful rainfall82.The Pentagon is a large building which houses the US _____ Department.A. Foreign AffairsB. DefenseC. CulturalD. Development83._____ is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens.A. Walt WhitmanB. Mark TwainC. Bret HarteD. Henry84. ________ began in the early 20th century as a music of black Americans.A. JazzB. Rock and RollC. Country musicD. Both B and C.85. Uncle Tom’s Cabin gives a vivid description of the ________.A. early settlersB. PuritansC. Native IndiansD. Black slaves86.America was named after_____________.A. Italian navigator ColumbusB. navigator Amerigo VespucciC. some Indian chieftainD. George Washington, founding father of the United States87.The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ,Prince Charles, Prince of_________, is the heir to the throne.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland88. John Milton’s greatest poetical work ______________ is the only generally acknowledged epic in English literature since Beowulf.A. AreopagiticaB. Paradise LostC. LycidasD. Samson Agonistes89. Charles Dickens’ novel ___________ is famous for its vivid descriptions of the workhouse and life of the underworld in the nineteenth-century London.A. The Pickwick PaperB. Oliver TwistC. David CopperfieldD. Nicholas Nickleby90. As a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, _____________ marks the climax of Mark Twain’s literary activity.A. The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnB. Life on the MississippiC. The Gilded AgeD. Roughing It91. “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” The quoted part is taken from___________.A. Jane EyreB. Wuthering HeightsC. Pride and PrejudiceD. Sense and Sensibility92. Shakespeare’s four greatest tragedies are _____________.A. Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear, HamletB. Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, The Merchant of VeniceC. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, MacbethD. Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Hamlet93. The major concern of ___________ fiction lies in the tracing of the psychological development of his characters and in his energetic criticism of the dehumanizing effect of the capitalist industrialization on human nature.A. John Galsworthy’sB. Thomas Hardy’sC. D. H. Lawrence’s D. Charles Dickens’94. The work that presented, for the first time in English literature, a comprehensive realistic picture of the medieval English society and created a whole gallery of vivid characters from all walks of life is most likely ________________.A. William Langland’s Piers PlowmanB. Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury TalesC. John Gower’s Confession AmantisD. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight95. The sentence “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is the beginning line of one of Shakespeare’s ____________.A. comediesB. tragediesC. sonnetsD. histories96. Spenser’s masterpiece ____________ is a great poem of its time.A. The Faerie QueeneB. The Shepheardes CalenderC. The Canterbury TalesD. Metamorphoses97. _________________ is the essence of the Renaissance.A. PoetryB. DramaC. HumanismD. Reason98. “To be, or not to be---that is the question” is a line taken from____________.A. HamletB. OthelloC. King LearD. The Merchant of Venice99. Daniel Defoe describes __________ as a typical English Middle-class man of the eighteenth century, the very prototype of the empire builder or the pioneer colonist.A. Tom JonesB. GulliverC. Moll FlandersD. Robinson Crusoe100. _____________ is the most outstanding stream of consciousness novelist, with _________ as his encyclopedia-like masterpiece.A. James Joyce, UlyssesB. E. M. Foster, A Passage to IndiaC. D. H. Lawrence, Sons and Lovers D. Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway（BBACC CBCAC ADA）。

英美⽂化概况10套试题与答第⼀套：Ⅰ.1. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland. F2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quitewell-known: in the world for its endless political problems. T3. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged peoplefrom Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because they wanted to increase its control over Ireland. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party. T10. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. T11. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office.F13. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celti c language, called “Gaelic”F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits continuing importance in world politics. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. FⅡ.21. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? D A. The growth of capitalism. B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? CA. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan.24. What did the US mean by Containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by itsparticipation in CA. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etcD. a European federal government26. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.27. After the WWII, the United States became a stronger country, proved by the following facts except A.A. the US suffered no losses in the war.B. the US was the sole possessor of atomic bombs.C. the US had over 70% of the gold reserve of the world in its coffers.D. the US had over 50% of industrial production of the world in its hand.28. Lord Baltimore’s feudal p lan failed NOT because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.29. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? cA. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160633. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres34. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.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 Revolution35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of t he following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football37. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes 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 England.38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of AA. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. Where is the international tennis championship held? BA. WembleyB. WimbledonC. LondonD. EdinburghⅢ. 41. The Functions of Parliament42. Puritanism43. Grammar School 44. The declaration of Independence45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. What are the purposes of the British education system? Please comment on these purposes.47. What are the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy?第⼆套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.F2. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes. t3. By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were readyto separate themselves from Europe. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength.8. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism and interventionism since WWII. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is the Democratic Party and the other is the Republican Party.10. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F11. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by the ancient warriors. t12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candidate for public office. F13. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authorityfrom his subjects. F14. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F16. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from central government. T17. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unified nation as it is today. F18. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Wales is rich in coal deposits. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.22. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education23. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. In the United States school systems, which of the following divisionsis true? CA. Elementary school, grammar school.B. Elementary school, junior high school.C. Elementary school, secondary school.D. Junior high school, senior high school.26. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center27. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing31. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. bA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons32. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day33. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham34. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.35. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.36. Lord Baltimore’s feudal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.37. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that D.A. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations38. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people39. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above40. Which of the following schools would admit children without referenceto their academic abilities? AA. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schoolsⅢ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The making of Britain’s foreign policy44. The functions of Parliament45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. How do you understand that Britain has a “special relationship” with th第三套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.T2. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland andWales. F4. Most people in Scotland speak the o ld Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.T7. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland.F8. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that areparticularly British. T9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party, formed before 1800. The other is the Republican Party,formed in the 1850s, by people in the states of the North and West. T10. The game of golf was invented by the Scottish. T11. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F12. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them witha general education. F13. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits contribution in setting up the United Nations. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F19. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t20. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Which of the following sports was not invented in Britain?CA. footballB. tennisC. basketballD. cricket26. Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen’s birthday?CA. BonfiresB. The Orange MarchC. Trooping the ColorD. Masquerades27. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? CA. They are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing33. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center34. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth? dA. 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.37. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. BA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act44. The functions of the British Parliament.45. George WashingtonⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. Discuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain and the Unite concerning the goal of education47.what is the US containment policy? Is it successful? Illustrate your point wi第四套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F2. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. F3. The Scots and the Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F4. The most important single factor which influences British policy-makersis its history. t5. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people areCatholics.F6. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F7. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F8. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sector andtuition rates, with some government support. T9. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F10. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F11. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F12. British universities are public bodies which receive funds fromcentral government. T13. In 1948 President Truman put forward the Truman Doctrine, which isgenerally regarded as the formal declaration of the implementation of the US containment foreign policy. T14. The biggest Bonfire Night celebration is held in London. F15. When Ronald Reagan became president in 1982, he wanted to beat the SovietUnion in the space technology race and so he initiated the Star Wars project. T16. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction on Britain’s foreign policy. T17. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F18. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T19. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T20. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that are particularly British. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people22. Lord Baltimore’s feu dal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.23. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160624. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president25. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking outof its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror26. Easter commemorates D.A. the birth of Jesus ChristB. the Crucifixion of Jesus ChristC. the coming of springD. the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ27. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that DA. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations28. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role? AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and the Cabinet.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.29. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education30. When was the NATO founded? DA. In 1945.B. in 1955C. In 1948D. in 194931. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in C.A. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etc.D. a European federal government32. Who are the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the NormansC. the VikingsD. the Romans33. When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improve relations with the People’s Republic of China? AA. In 1972B. In 1973C. In 1970D. In 197134. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.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 Revolution35. The New Deal was started by A.A. Franklin RooseveltB. J. F. KennedyC. George WashingtonD. Thomas Jefferson36. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ37. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres38. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above39. Which of the following is Not a feature of the House of Lords? CA. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C. The Lords are expected to present the interests of the public.D. Most of the Lords in the House of Lords are male.40. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. The Open University42. The three traditions of Christmas in Britain43. The strategy of preemption 44. The functions of Parliament45. The Bill of RightsⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题共任选⼀题， 20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the US government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other?第五套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T2. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F3. In Britain, Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F4. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy. T5. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by the ancient warriors. T6. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candidate for public office. F7. The Clinton Administration made national security, economic prosperity and promotion of democracy the three pillars of the American foreign policy. F 8.It takes at least fours years to get a bachelor’s degree from an institutionof higher learning in the US. T9. In Britain, Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F10. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges, and all such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives. F11.The main duty of the Congress is to make laws, including those which levytaxes that pay for the work of the federal government. T12.Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F13. When George W. Bush became President, his foreign policy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F14. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. F15. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F16. The state of Pennsylvania used to be inhabited by the Quakers. T17. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contribution in setting up the United Nations. F18. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy. T19. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regarded as the founding fathers of the United States of America. F20. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Why does Britain have its nuclear naval force? BA. Because it’s one of the developed countries in the world.B. Because it’s a traditional sea power.C. Because it has an advanced industryD. Because it’s able to produce submarines.。

英语系英美文化知识竞赛试题第一部分（客观题，共60分）PART ONERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] are given. Choose the one which you think best completes the statement or answers the questions . (60 points, 2 point for each)1. The British Isles are made up of _____ .A. three large islands and hundreds of small onesB. three large islands and dozens of small onesC. two large islands and hundreds of small onesD. two large islands and dozens of small ones2. In Britain,____ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, _____A. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons3. Christianity was first brought to England by ____.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Danes4. ______ is the oldest of all the parties in Ireland.A. The Irish Labour PartyB. The Progressive DemocratsC. Fianna FailD. Fine Gael5. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in ______.A. 200B.C. B. 55 B.C. C. 55 A.D. D. 410 A.D.6. When Wales was brought under the English Crown, the title of “Prince of Wales” was borne by _____, the eldest son of the reigning monarch.A. Richard IB. Henry IIIC. Edward ID. Edward II7. Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the ____ of Christ, and is the great Christian festivals.A. birthB. deathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection8. British recorded history begins with the ___ invasion.A. RomanB. VikingC. Anglo-SaxonD. Norman9. In the United Kingdom, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of ___.A. the SpeakerB. the Lord ChancellorC. the Duke of EdinburghD. the Prime Minister10. In England no females were allowed to vote in national elections before ___.A. 1918B. 1920C. 1928D. 194511. The two very important crops in Britain are ___.A. barley and cornB. wheat and riceC. barley and oatsD. wheat and barley12. In Britain, a ____ is held when a Member of Parliament dies, retires or resigns.A. civic electionB. by-electionC. popular electionD. general election13. The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ——Prince Charles, Prince of _____, is the heir to the throne.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland14. 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 Commons15. Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, has become rich through _____.A. manufacturing industriesB. farming and miningC. service industriesD. forestry and fishing16. With regard to its size, Australia is _____ country in the world.A. the third largestB. the fourth largestC. the fifth largestD. the sixth largest17. Australia is the world's largest exporter of _____.A. wheatB. woolC. meatD. dairy products18. The main feature of Australia's trade is that ______.A. it is mainly with developing countries and Great BritainB. it has had a deficit on visible tradeC. it has had a surplus on invisible tradeD. it has involved the exchange of raw materials for finished products19. It is assumed that the first Europeans who reached Australia’s shores were _____.A. the DutchB. the EnglishC. the GermansD. the Spanish and Portugese20. The head of state of Australia is ______.A. the GovernorB. the PresidentC. the Prime MinisterD. the Queen of England21. Politically, Australia is divided into _____states and two territories.A. fourB. fiveC. sixD. seven22. Among the five Australian cities with a population of over a million only ___lies on the Western coast.A. SydneyB. BrisbaneC. MelbourneD. Perth23. Apart from Britain, the Queen is also the head of state of the following countries EXCEPT______.A．Australia B．CanadaC．New Zealand D．South Africa24. In New Zealand, nearly three-quarters of the population (including more than 95 percent of the Maori) live in ____.A. South IslandB. North IslandC. Stwart IslandD. the Chatham Islands25. The natural disasters in New Zealand may include ______.A．earthquakes, volcanoes and floodingB．volcanoes, flooding and heavy snowsC．earthquakes, flooding, and heavy snowsD．volcanoes, heavy snows and earthquakes26. New Zealand’s highest peak is ___ in the mountain range called the central Southern Alps.A. Mount NgauruhoeB. Mount TongariroC. Mount CookD. Mount Taranaki27. ______ is the capital of New Zealand.A．Auckland B．WellingtonC．Toronto D．Montreal28. 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 Island29. 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 cold30. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of _____.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year's DayPART TWODecide whether the following statements are true (T) or false(F). (10 points, 2 point for each)31.( )Britain is no longer an imperial country.32.( )The capital of Belfast is a larger city with half a million people.33.( )Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.34.( )In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.35.( )The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy.36.( )Ireland is a republic with a government headed by a Prime Minister, elected directly by the people.37.( )The attitude of Ireland toward Britain is dislike or even hatred because of the colonial past.38.( )The European settlement in Australian started in 1788 in Sydney.39.( )Victoria and South Australian were established as convict colonies.40.( )Convict transportation to Australian continent was stopped in 1852.第二部分（主观题，共20分）Given an one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (20 points,4 points for each)41. How long was Britain under the Roman occupation?42. What does the British Parliament consist of?43. Who is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period?44. Who is the writer of A Midsummer Night’s Dream?45. Who is the first female Prime Minister in Australia?参考答案1-5 C A A A B 6-10 D A A D A 11-15 D B C D B16-20 D B D DD 21-25 C D D B A 26-30 C B A B A31-35 T F T T T 36-40 F F T F FⅡ.41. Britain was under the Roman occupation for nearly 400 years.42. The British Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.43. James Joyce is the most well-known Irish writer of the modern period.44. William Shakespeare45. Julia Gillard。