《英语国家概况》模拟试卷-(英语专业)

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

[VIP专享]英语国家概况模拟试题（完成）英语国家概况模拟试题1发布时间：[2008-10-9 11:31:32]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------英语国家概况模拟试题1Directions:I. There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the correct to each of the question and write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20%)1. The Tower of London was constructed bya) King Haroldb) Oliver Cromwellc) William the Conquerord) Robin Hood2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?a) Sinn Fein is the legal political party in Northern Ireland.b) Those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called Unionists.c) Social Democratic and Labour Party is a very important political party in Britain.d) Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists.3. Which of the following about the House of Commons in Britain is NOT true?a) Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.b) MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.c) MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.d) Most MPs belong to the major political parties.4. Which of the following descriptions about the Conservative Party is NOT true?a) It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.b) It prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.c) It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.d) It’s known as a party of high taxati on levels.5. Which company in Britain became an important aero-engine manufacturer after W.W.II?a) Boeingb) Rolls Roycec) McDonnel-Douglasd) Hawker-Siddeley6. Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?a) Dr. Faustusb) Frankensteinc) Hamletd) Sense and Sensibility7. Which of the following was the first team sport to have organized rules?a) footballb) horse racingc) tennisd) cricket8. Which of the following is true about the Guy Fawkers Night?a) It’s celebrated by Scottish pe ople in Novemberb) It’s celebrated by English people in Novemberc) It’s celebrated by Scottish people in people in August.d) It’s celebrated by English people in people in August.9. Which of the following universities is privately funded in Britain?a) the university of Cambridgeb) the university of Oxfordc) the university of Buckinghamd) the university of Edingburgh10. Which of the following is not true about class system in UK?a) People of different classes tend to read different kind of newspaper.b) Class-division is only decided by people’s income.c) Though social advancement in possible, class affects person’s life-changes.d) The way people speak identifies themselves to particular class.11. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Open University?a) It’s open to every body.b) It requires no formal educational qualifications.c) No university degree is rewarded.d) University courses are followed through TV, radio, correspondence, etc.12. Which of the following is a quality paper?a) The News of the World.b) The Guardian.c) The tabloidsd) All of the above.13. Which of the following is not true about life peers?a) They are not from the aristocratic families.b) They can not sit in the House of Lords.c) They earned their titles through their outstanding achievements.d) The title can not be inherited by their children.14. Which of the following countries in Australia’s largest trading partner”a) Chinab) ASEAN countiesc) Britaind) Japan15. Which of the following is the largest manufacturing sector in Australia?a) the ship-building industryb) the heavy engineering industryc) the Australian aerospace industryd) the Australian food-processing industry16. Which country/area in Australia’s largest export market for beef and veal?a) Singaporeb) The United Statesc) The Republic of Koread) The Middle East17. Which of the following is not a part of the Australian social security programs?a) Tertiary education systems.b) Age pensions.c) Pensions for war and defense widows.d) The child disability allowance.18. Who were the first settlers of New Zealand?a) voyagers from East Polynesiab) European navigatorsc) Sealers and whalersd) Christian missionaries19. Which of the following factors does not contribute to New Z ealand’s environmental?a) Favorable geographic feature.b) Low population.c) A late development of industry.d) The ozone hole over Antarctic20. Which of the following is not a function of Parliament of New Zealand?a) Enacting lawsb) Supervising the government’s administration.c) The redress of grievances by receiving petitions.d) Forming a government.II. Directions:There are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answers on the answer sheet. (30%) l The capital of Britain is 21__________, which has great influence on the UK in all fields including 22_____,23_____and 24_______.l In 1689, Parliament passed 25_______ to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.l 26______ was established by the Labour government in 1948, providing health care for all the people.l 27_______is a rough, fast game which was invented in Britain while 28____ is a more gentle sport which owes its origin to the Church.l In Britain, people can go to the 29______ without having any formal educational qualifications.l Australia is one of the most highly 30_______ countries in theworld with only 15% of Australians live in rural areas.l Australia, as the world’s 31_____ of wool, exports most of its wool production. The high quality wool mainly comes from the 32______breed of sheep.l Major ethnic groups in New Zealand, in the order of population size are 33______, 34______,35______ Chinese and Indian people.III. Directions:There are 10 questions in this part. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write you answer on the answer sheet. (20%)36) Who is the prime Minister in Britain at present?37) Has the Queen alone the power to change the terms of the Constitution in Britain?38) What city is the capital of Australia?39) When did the first European navigators arrive in New Zealand?40) Who is the Head of State of New Zealand?41) What is the full name of Australia?42) What does NATO stand for?43) When did Britain join the European Economic Community?44) Which is the largest city in Scotland?45) Who invented the game of golf?IV. Directions:Explain each of the following 6 out 9 in no more than 5 sentences. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (30%)46) The “roundheads”47) Australia’s im port pattern48) Sino-Australia relationship49) the ABC in Australia50) the kiwi51) the functions of the British Parliament52) John Major53) Halloween54) Oxbridge英语国家概况模拟试题1答案I. (20%)1.c2.c3.a4.d5.b6.c7.d8.b9.c 10.b11.c 12.b 13.b 14.d 15.d 16.b 17.a 18.a 19.d 20.dII.(30%)21.London/doc/b4787785.html,ernment/politics23.economy24.culture 25. the Bill of Rights26.The National Health Service 27. football28.tennis 29.Open University30.urbanized 31. largest producer32.merino 33. New Zealanders with European ancestry.34.Maori 35.People from the Pacific IslandsIII.(20%)36. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister today.37. No.38. The Capital city of Australia is Canberra.39. The first European navigators arrived in New Zealand in 1642.40. The Head of State of New Zealand is the British Monarch41. The full name of Australia is the Commonwealth of Australia42. NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.43. Britain joined the European Economic community in 1972.44. Glasgow in the largest city in Scotland.45. The Scottish invented the game of golf.IV.(30%)46. The “roundheads”These refer to the group of people representing the interests of Parliament during the civil war. They were so called because they defied popular fashion and cut their hair very short. Led by Oliver Cromwell, they defeated the royalists in 1642, and executed the king in 1649.47.As a developed country, Australia’s import pattern in different from that of other developed country. It imports little food and raw materials, but comparative a lot of capital equipment. Two-fifths of its imports are from the United States and Japan. Britain’s share has declined from 40% in the late 1950s to about 5% today.48. Australia and China established diplomatic relationship. Since then the leaders of the twocountries have been visiting each other regularly. The two countries are working together in many fields including education, energy and so on.49. the ABC stands for the Australia BroadcastingCorporation, a noncommercial national radio and television service funded mostly by the Government. The ABC has domestic network of offices in all capital cities and major regional cities as well as international network of bureaus. In addition to the regular news and current affairs programs, it also provides a variety of programs on children and education, arts, sports and documentaries and other programs.50. the kiwi is the mane of one species of the native bird in New Zealand. It is flightless. When capitalized the word is also used to refer to the New Zealanders or things of New Zealand origin.51. The functions of Parliament are: to pass laws, to vote for taxation, to scrutinize government policy, administration and expenditure and to debate the major issues of the day.52. John Major was the leader of the Conservative Party and was the ex- Prime Minister of the UK. In 1990, he was elected the leader of the Conservative Party, replacing Mrs. Thatcher. After he came into power, he had continued to carry out Thatcher’s policies but in a mild way.53.Halloween in a Scottish festival celebrated on 31 October each year. Communion with the dead, mischief, fortune-telling and masquerades are common practices. Some of the other customs are “ turnip lanterns” for children and girls using magic spells to see into the future.54. Oxbridge refers to the two top universities in Britain: Oxford and Cambridge. These two universities not only offer good education, but also offer a network of connections. Graduates from these universities occupy a high proportion of the top level of many aspects of British society.英语国家概况模拟试题2发布时间：[2008-10-9 11:30:47]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------英语国家概况模拟试题2Directions:I. There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the correct to each of the question and write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20%)1. Which of the following countries has no nuclear weapon capabilities?a) Britain。

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

答案：英国2. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鸸鹋。

答案：澳大利亚3. 英语国家中，______的国石是钻石。

答案：加拿大4. 英语国家中，______的国树是橡树。

答案：美国5. 英语国家中，______的国花是枫叶。

答案：加拿大6. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国7. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鹰。

答案：美国8. 英语国家中，______的国石是蓝宝石。

答案：英国9. 英语国家中，______的国树是雪松。

答案：澳大利亚10. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

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

模拟试题三一、单项选择题1、The only surviving large mammals are _____.A、red deer and wolvesB、boars and wolvesC、roe deer and boarsD、red deer and roe deer2、The Anglo-Saxons brought ________ religion to Britain.A、DruidismB、Roman CatholicC、TeutonicD、Christian3、The Independent Labor Party was led by _____.A、Jeremy BenthamB、James CookC、Abel TasmanD、Keir Hardie4、On _____, Queen Elizabeth II approved a same-sex marriage bill..A、April 29, 2011B、July 7, 2012C、July 17, 2013D、August 17, 20125、The poverty line in the UK is commonly defined as being _____ of the median household income.A、50%B、65%C、55%D、60%6、______ prepare them for higher education.A、Grammar schoolsB、Secondary modern schoolsC、Private schoolsD、Higher schools7、The modern game of ______ is generally accepted to have originated in England.A、swimmingB、footballC、skiingD、diving8、In ______, figure skater Madge Cave Syers became the first female athlete to win a medal in the Winter Olympic Games.A、1896B、1908C、1948D、19209、The UK’s biggest-selling newspaper is ______.A、the Daily MailB、the Daily TelegraphC、the Daily MirrorD、the Sun10、The rivers that descend from the eastern slopes of the Rockies flow into _____.A、the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of MexicoB、the Gulf of California and the MississippiC、the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of CaliforniaD、the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico11、Between 1980 and 1989, the South and West of the United States added ______ million people through net migration.A、8.8B、8.4C、8.9D、4.912、The ______ founded their first permanent settlement on the continent at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.A、EnglishB、SpanishC、DutchD、Portuguese13、State governments have the power to make laws for all citizens that are not granted to the federal government or denied to the states in the US Constitution. These include _____, and most crimes.A、education, family law, constitutionB、education, family law, contract lawC、education, constitution, contract lawD、family law, constitution, contract law14、In December ______, the Senate condemned McCarthy for certain improper, extreme behavior.A、1955B、1956C、1953D、195415、Vietnam got independence in ______.A、1945B、1944C、1943D、194616、By _____ Champlain had reached Quebec.A、1605B、1606C、1607D、160817、The Constitution Act assigns specific responsibilities to the provinces and reserves all others for _____.A、the federal governmentB、the presidentC、the representativeD、the monarch18、Pennsylvania was established by ______.A、Separatist CongregationalistsB、QuakersC、Roman CatholicsD、Puritans19、______ is a four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama and the only American playwright to win the Nobel Prize for literature.A、O’NeillB、Henry JamesC、Walt WhitmanD、James Fenimore Cooper20、To a lesser degree in the early ______ century, film types that were previously considered to have only a minor presence in the mainstream movie market began to arise as more potent American box office draws.A、20tyB、19thC、18thD、21st21、______ is observed on the last Monday of May.A、Martin Luther King, Jr. DayB、Washington’s BirthdayC、Memorial DayD、Independence Day22、Canada covers about ______ of the North American continent.A、a halfB、a thirdC、a quarterD、two fifths23、______ is the floral symbol of Australia and is celebrated on National Wattle Day each year on September 1.A、Eucalyptus treesB、Maple treeC、Dahurian larchD、The golden wattle24、The average maximum temperature in _____ is 23℃ in summer, 14℃ in winter.A、DunedinB、AucklandC、ChristchurchD、Nelson25、The secondary school system comprises private schools that are predominantly owned by _____.A、the enterpriseB、the stateC、the armyD、religious communities26、Much of th e world’s wool comes from ______.A、IrelandB、AustraliaC、New ZealandD、Britain27、The cinema of ______, often generally referred to as Hollywood.A、ChinaB、JanpanC、the United StatesD、England28、The work of filmmakers and actors throughout the UK is supported by ______, a government board that helps fund productions and secure film-related services.A、Arts CouncilB、British Broadcasting CorporationC、Channel Four TelevisionD、Film Council29、In _____, Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community.A、January 1957B、January 1974C、January 1960D、January 197330、The ______ brought with them the art of pottery making, the ability to fashion bronze tools and the custom of individual burial.A、CeltsB、Beaker FolkC、IberiansD、Anglo-Saxons二、填空题1、Traditional farming involved _____, a system that dated back to the 5th century.2、Among several important social developments in the decades after World War II, the most evident was the rising standard of ______.3、International cricket matches, known as tests, began in 1877 with a match between ______ and ______.4、The Progressive Movement was a movement demanding government regulation of _____.5、On August 4, 1914, _____ issued an official statement proclaiming American neutrality.6、_____is the oldest written constitution in the world.7、Post-secondary education, better known as “______” in the United States, is generally governed separately from the elementary and high school system.8、The influential landscape painters known as ______ devoted themselves to developing a national style in the first decades of the 20th century.9、There are also more than ______ private primary and secondary schools, most of them Roman Catholic or run by other religious groups.10、_____has long been the backbone of Irish agriculture.三、名词解释1、black Thursday2、The Bill of Rights四、简答题1、What is the relation between the papers and the political party?2、How do the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky mountains run?3、What were the two weaknesses in the American economy in the 1920s?4、Which was a great turning point of the American War of Independence?5、What are the three branches of government?6、There are major differences between the political system of the United States and that of most other developed countries. What do these differences include?7、In what areas is Canada’s agriculture located?8、Why does New Zealand often have earthquakes?9、Which battle is considered one of the most important events in Australian history and why?10、What caused the fall in population in Ireland?五、论述题1、What are the two major political parties in New Zealand? How are they different from each other?答案部分一、单项选择题1、【正确答案】 D【答案解析】答案选D。

英语国家概况(1)模拟试题一ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for:A its m ost famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4.Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. The first European settlement on the continent Australia began in ___A 1902B 1788C 1770D 17876. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8.Which of the following is NOT true about lie 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 outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11.Australia’s three most important field crops are ____.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12.TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13.____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A The Sydney Morning HeraldB The AustralianC The MercuryD The Australian Financial Review14.The first settlers of New Zealand were ____.A voyagers from East PolynesiaB European navigatorsC sealers and whalersD Christian missionaries15. The largest state in terms of area is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is ____.A The ship-building industryB The secondary industryC The tertiary industryD The food-processing industry17. The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse is:A to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal and illegal drugs18. Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement19. In its imperial prime, Britain ruled:A a fourth of the globeB a fifth of the worldC a third of the worldD two-thirds of the earth20. Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* Strictly speaking, the parliament today consists of 21____, the House of Lords and 22____. * In 1689, Parliament passed The Bill of Rights to ensure that the king would never be able to ignore 23 ____.* Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are 24 _____, 25 _____ and historical plays.* The early decades saw the great poets of the Romantic movement, such as 26____, Shelley and 27 _______.* The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, which is well-known for its natural 28 ____.* Pupils from the age of (29) ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run primary schools.* (30 ) ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain.ⅢDecide whether the following statements are True (T) or False( F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31.What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?32.Who is the author of Rob Roy ?33.Where is the international tennis championships held?34.What does MSc stands for?35 John Le Carre wrote “ Smiley’s People”.36 GCSE stand for General Certificate of Secondary Education.37. Diplomatic relations between Australia and China established in the1970s.38 Most advertising in Britain is carried in newspapers.39. Australia have five states.40 BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in Australia.ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41 The Vikings42 The House of Commons43 Australia’s nuclear policies44 Concorde45 Horse racing46 The Open Polytechnic47 the House of Commons48 Henry Lawson英语国家概况(1)模拟试题二ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choicesmarked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and writeyour answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known inthe world for:A its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4.Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. Which of the following did NOT belong to Romanticism?A KeatsB ShelleyC WordsworthD E.M. Foster6. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7.Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A rabbitsB eggsC chicksD haggis8.Which of the following is NOT true about lie 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 outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Mineral fuels10. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-knownin the world for ____.A its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardD its endless political problem11 The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states,came into being on:A Jan.18, 1788B Jan.26, 1788C Jan. 1,1901D April 25,191412 Which country/area is Australi a’s largest export market for beef and veal?A SingaporeB The United SatesC The Republic of KoreaD The Middle East13 Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is:A freeB expensiveC compulsoryD optional14 The Maori word “Marae” means ____.A Maori cultureB non- Maori or EuropeanC protocolD meeting house15 The largest state in terms of population is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16 Which of the following is the British oldest daily newspaper?A The GuardianB The TimesC The TelegraphD The News of the World17 Australia also has external territories in:A the Arctic Ocean and the Indian OceanB the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic OceanC the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic OceanD the Indian Ocean and the Antarctic18 The sole parent pension is available to:A all single parentsB single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowanceC single parents divorced with children under 16.D divorced or widowed old women19 The Head of State of New Zealand is ____.A the Prime MinisterB the Governor-GeneralC the British monarchD the Ombudsman20 Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Minerals fuelsⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)＊Since the early 1960s, (21) ____ has grown to be Australia’s largest trading partner.＊Australia’s three most important field crops are (22) ______, (23)_____ and (24)______.＊(25) ____ was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote.＊Schooling in Australia between the ages of (26)____ and 15 is (27)_____.＊The media are also affected by (28)_____, a legal act which demands that all government information is kept (29)____ unless the government agrees.＊On (30)___ each year, Protestant “Orangemen” march through the streets, celebrating their victory over the Catholics.ⅢAnswer the following questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31.Who built the Tower of London?32.Who is the author of the Heart of Darkness?33 What are the official languages in Australia?34 When were the first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia?35.Where were the first immigrants transported from to Australia?36 On which day is Halloween celebrated?37 What is the largest popular festival of music making and poetry writing now in Europe?38. What is BHP?39.Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?40. Where the first settlers of New Zealand from?Ⅳ Explain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41.King Harold42 The Labor Party43 The Bronte sisters44 Life peers45 Horse racing46 Halloween47 the Aboriginal people48 Grammar schools英语国家概况(1)模拟试题三ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1 Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2 By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister3 How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A 26B 6C 32D 204 Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC HamletD Sense and Sensibility5 Which of the following was NOT an activity in Shakespeare’s time?A playing footballB having a drink at the pubC working the landD attending the Grand National6 The first European settlement on the continent began inA 1901B 1788C 1770D 17877 Which of the following is NOT true about the “flats”?A They are not considered as the most desirable home.B They are usually two-storey buildings.C They are often publicly owned.D All of them are of low status and are very cheap.8 Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB the United States, France, Britain, Germany and RussiaC China, Russia, France, Britain and the United StatesD China, Britain, France, United States and Japan9 In Britain most advertising is carried _____.A in newspapersB in magazinesC on televisionD on radio10 Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11 On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December12 Which of the following is one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB sheepC cottonD Oil13 Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A the smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent14 Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreements on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement15 Pupils who cannot go to school due to illness, disability and residential isolationA have to be taught by their parentsB have to teach themselvesC cannot receive any form of educationD can receive education by taking correspondence courses16 The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse isA to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal drugs and illegal drugs17 Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates18 Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to New Zealand’s environmental achievement?A Favorable geographic featuresB Low populationC A late development of industryD The ozone hole over Antarctica19 New Zealand’s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are _____.A New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific IslandsD people from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese20 Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)The game of golf was invented by the 21 ____ and there is one ancient and famous golf course at 22 ____.There are three major parties in the UK: 23 _______, 24 _______ and the Liberal Democrats. Shak espeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are25 _____, 26 _____ and historical plays.27 ____ was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Pupils from the age of 28 ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run 29 ___ schools.30 ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain.ⅢThere are 10 questions. Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31 The Scottish people all over the world celebrate their most beloved national poet by holding a Burns Supper on the evening of his death.32 Beowulf is one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary works.33 MSc stands for Master of Science.34 the international tennis championships held in Wimbledon35.What does GCSE stand for?36 How much did Britain rule the world in its imperial prime?37. What is one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary works?38. Where is most advertising in Britain carried ?39. How many states does Australia have?40.Where were the first immigrants transported from to Australia?ⅣExplain each of the following 6 out of 8 in no more than five sentences. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)41.King Arthur42 Captain James Cook43 Captain Arthur Phillip44 Open University45 The Canterbury Tales46 The Open Polytechnic47 Virginia Woolf48 Henry Lawson。

专业英语八级英语国家概况分类模拟题6单项选择题1. The longest river in Canada is ______.A.the MackenzieB.the St. LawrenceC.the SevernD.the Yukon答案：A加拿大的主要河流有Mackenzie River(麦肯锡河)，wrence River(圣劳伦斯河)和the Yukon River(育空河)等。

Mackenzie river(麦肯锡河)最长，全长4241公里，它也是整个北美地区的第二大河。

wrence River(圣劳伦斯河)是加拿大的母亲河。

2. The Interior Plains lie between ______ and ______.A.the Canadian Shield/the Appalachian RegionB.the Canadian Shield/the Rocky MountainsC.the Great Lakes/the Arctic IslandsD.the Appalachian Region/the Great Lakes答案：B加拿大有六大地理区域。

从西到东分别是东部大西洋区、圣劳伦斯河和五大湖省区、加拿大地盾区、内陆草原省区、西海岸地区和北部区。

草原省区西连加拿大地盾，东靠贯穿北美的落基山脉，土地肥沃，是加拿大的农作物生产基地，盛产小麦；Winnepeg(温尼伯市)是重要的小麦生产市，所以也被称为加拿大的“芝加哥”；该区还拥有丰富的煤、石油、天然气和草碱等矿藏资源。

3. The name "Canada" is thought to be derived from "kanata", an Indian word meaning ______.A.a guitarB.a meeting placeD.a piece of land答案：C在1535年，两名印第安青年告诉了Jacques Cartier(雅克·卡蒂亚)通往“kanata”的路线，他们当时指的是一个村庄居住点，由于语言障碍，Cartier以为整个这块土地就叫“kanata”，后来将其改为“加拿大”(Canada)，加拿大因此而得名。

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

2. 英语起源于______（英格兰）。

3. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）被称为“骑在羊背上的国家”。

4. 英语国家中，______（新西兰）被称为“长白云之乡”。

5. 英语国家中，______（美国）是世界最大的经济体。

6. 英语国家中，______（英国）拥有世界上最古老的君主制。

7. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）是世界上面积第二大的国家。

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

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

英语国家概况1模拟题（3套）（专科）英语国家概况1模拟题一ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A in the HighlandsB in the LowlandsC in the UplandsD in the west of Scotland2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for:A its most famo us landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems3. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A in the southeast of EnglandB in the northeast of EnglandC in the southeast of ScotlandD in the northeast of Scotland4. Which of the following was the most famous Scottish novelist?A D.H LawrenceB Robert L. StevensonC Charles DickensD Walter Scott5. The first European settlement on the continent Australiabegan in ___A 1902B 1788C 1770D 17876. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8. Which of the following is NOT true about lie 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 outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11. Australia’s three most important field crops are ____.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12. TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13.____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A The Sydney Morning HeraldB The AustralianC The MercuryD The Australian Financial Review14. The first settlers of New Zealand were ____.A voyagers from East PolynesiaB European navigatorsC sealers and whalersD Christian missionaries15. The largest state in terms of area is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is ____.A The ship-building industryB The secondary industryC The tertiary industryD The food-processing industry17. The aim of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse is:A to ban the use of legal and illegal drugsB to ban the use of illegal drugsC to ban the use of illegal drugs among young peopleD to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of legal and illegal drugs18. Which of the following organizations Australia is NOT a member of?A The European CommunityB The United NationsC The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeD The Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations trade agreement19. In its imperial prime, Britain ruled:A a fourth of the globeB a fifth of the worldC a third of the worldD two-thirds of the earth20. Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A Dairy productsB FishC WoolD OilⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the correspondingplace on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* Strictly speaking, the parliament today consists of 21____, the House of Lords and 22____.* In 1689, Parliament passed The Bill of Rights to ensure that the king would never be able to ignore 23 ____.* Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are 24 _____, 25 _____ and historical plays.* The early decades saw the great poets of the Romantic Movement, such as 26____, Shelley and 27 _______.* The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, which is well-known for its natural 28 ____.* Pupils from the age of (29) ____ to 11 mainly attend state-run primary schools.* (30 ) ____ is regarded as one of the quality papers in Britain.Ⅲ.Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31 The Scottish people all over the world celebrate their most beloved national poet by holding a Burns Supper on the evening of his death.32 Beowulf is one of the oldest of the early “Old English” literary works.33 MSc stands for Master of Science.34 The international tennis championships was held in Wimbledon.35 John Le Carre wrote “ Smiley’s People”.36 GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education.37. Diplomatic relations between Australia and China established in the1970s.38 Most advertising in Britain is carried in newspapers.39. Australia have five states.40 BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in Australia.Ⅳ.Questions and answers. Answer the following questions in detail. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET. (30 points, 10 points for each)41. How do the British celebrate the Queen’s Birthday? What is the origin of this holiday?42. Please explain independent schools in UK.43. Please introduce Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).（专科）英语国家概况1模拟题二ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1 Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2 Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A the cultural centreB the business centreC the financial centreD the sports centre3 By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister4 Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC Sense and SensibilityD Romeo and Juliet5 Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A cricketB skiingC golfingD horse racing6 Which of the following has nothing to do with Easter?A rabbitsB eggsC chicksD haggis7 Which of the following is NOT true about the “flats”?A They are not considered as the most desirable home.B They are usually two-storey buildings.C They are often publicly owned.D All of them are of low status and are very cheap.8 Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A France, China, Germany, Russia and BritainB the United States, France, Britain, Germany and RussiaC China, Russia, France, Britain and the United StatesD China, Britain, France, United States and Japan9 In Britain most advertising is carried _____.A in newspapersB in magazinesC on televisionD on radio10 Which of the following i s the world’s oldest national newspaper?A The TimesB The ObserverC The GuardianD The Financial Times11 The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states, came into being on:A Jan.18, 1788B Jan.26, 1788C Jan. 1,1901D April 25,191412 Which country/area is Australia’s largest export market for beef and veal?A SingaporeB The United SatesC The Republic of KoreaD The Middle East13 Schooling in Australia between the ages of 6 and 15 is:A freeB expensiveC compulsoryD optional14 The Maori word “Marae” means ____.A Maori cultureB non- Maori or EuropeanC protocolD meeting house15 The largest state in terms of population is:A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria16 Who was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote?A United StatesB New ZealandC BritianD Australia17 Australia also has external territories in:A the Arctic Ocean and the Indian OceanB the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic OceanC the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic OceanD the Indian Ocean and the Antarctic18 The sole parent pension is available to:A all single parentsB single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowanceC single parents divorced with children under 16.D divorced or widowed old women19 The Head of State of New Zealand is ____.A the Prime MinisterB the Governor-GeneralC the British monarchD the Ombudsman20 Since the early 1960s, ____ has grown to be Australia’s largest trading partner?A JapanB GermanyC BritianD FranceⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)＊The major imports of New Zealand are Machinery (21) ________ and Minerals fuels.＊Australia’s t hree most important field crops are (22) ______, (23)_____ and (24)______.＊(25) ____ is the British oldest daily newspaper.＊Schooling in Australia between the ages of (26)____ and 15 is (27)_____.＊The media are also affected by (28)_____, a legal act which demands that all government information is kept (29)____ unless the government agrees.＊On (30)___ each year, Protestant “Orangemen” march through the streets, celebrating their victory over the Catholics.Ⅲ Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)31 William the Conqueror built the T ower of London.32.Joseph Conrad is the author of the Heart of Darkness.33 Spanish is the official language in Australia.34 In 1888 the first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia.35.The first immigrants transported from Britain to Australia.36 On 30th October Halloween is celebrated.37 Eisteddfod is the largest popular festival of music making and poetry writing now in Europe.38. BHP is The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, which is the biggest and most important iron and steel products producer in New Zealand.39. Aboriginal people were the first inhabitants of Australia.40.The first settlers of New Zealand were from East Polynesia.Ⅳ.Questions and answers. Explain the following items. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points,6 points for each)41 comprehensive schools42 The Bronte sisters43 Boxing Day（专科）英语国家概况1模拟题三ⅠThere are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)1 Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-SaxonsB the NormansC the VikingsD the Romans2 Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?A the cultural centreB the business centreC the financial centreD the sports centre3 By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A the House of CommonsB the House of LordsC the two major partiesD the Prime Minister4 Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?A Dr. FaustusB FrankensteinC Sense and SensibilityD Romeo and Juliet5 Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A cricketB skiingC golfingD horse racing6. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A footballB tennisC archeryD cricket7. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A 5 NovemberB 31 OctoberC 17 MarchD 25 December8.Which of the following is NOT true about lie 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 outstanding achievement.D The titles cannot be inherited by their children.9. Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A BritainB RussiaC ItalyD United Sates10. Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia?A The smallest continentB the largest islandC the highest continentD the driest continent11.Australia’s three most important field crops are ____.A Cotton, barley, and sugar-caneB Grain legume, wheat, and sugar-caneC wheat, barley, and sugar-caneD wheat, sugar-cane and cotton12.TAFE is a form of:A primary educationB secondary educationC post-secondary educationD private education13 In 1787, Britain decided to colonize Australia becauseA Captain Cook’s account of his discovery was not interestingB Britain wanted to control the gold mines in AustraliaC Australia was an attractive place to English peopleD Britain needed new places to transport its criminals14 The state that had the first British settlement is ____.A QueenslandB New South WalesC Western AustraliaD Victoria15 Radio Australia is ________.A a domestic radio service in AustraliaB an English-language international radio serviceC the overseas service of the ABCD the overseas service of the SBS16 Who was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote?A United StatesB New ZealandC BritainD Australia17 Which of the following statements is correct?A Australia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of woolB Australia is the world’s largest exporter of agricultural productsC Australia is the world’s larges t producer and exporter of sugarD Australia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of dairy products18 Which of the following is NOT true about St Patrick?A He was once made a slave in IrelandB He brought Christianity to IrelandC He drove snakes out of IrelandD He was a druid19Which of the following is NOT one of the major imports of New Zealand?A FruitB MachineryC VehiclesD Mineral fuels20 In 1769,, ____ visited New Zealand and claimed it for BritainA Abel TasmanB James CookC Christian missionariesD sealers and whalersⅡThere are altogether 10 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)* The island of Great Britain is made up of 21____, 22____ and Wales.*The most important function of the parliament is to 23 ____.* Two famous public schools in England are (24) ____ and（25）____.* The (26)____ were the first inhabitants of Australia They have lived on the continental for 40 000 to 60 000 years. They lived on (27)_____ and (28)_____. Their lives were strictly governed by laws and observances.* The Australia’s government system and practices follow the Western political tradition, especially those of (29)___ and (30 )_____.ⅢMatch the English with its corresponding Chinese meaning. Write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWERSHEET.(20 points)31 Many British people like to participate in the popular sport of fishing. It is sometimes called Angling.32 The majority of people in Scotland live in the Highlands.33 Three major national parties in Britain are The Conservative Party, the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats.34 The British parliament consist of the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.35 The largest city in Scotland is Moray.36 There are 1000 newspapers in Britain.37 The capital of Australia is Canberra.38 The official languages in New Zealand are English and Maori.39 The international tennis championships is held in Wimbledon.40 The ABC in Australia stand for Australian Broadcasting Corporation.ⅣQuestions and answers. Explain the following items. Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points,6 points for each)41 the Anglo-Saxons42 The Liberal Democrats43 Postmodernism。

英语国家概况模拟题2第一篇：英语国家概况模拟题2英语国家概况（下）模拟题2Ⅰ.There are 20 questions in this part.Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B,C and D.Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)1.Which of the following was NOT a denomination of Protestantism?A.CatholicsB.PuritansC.QuakersD.Church of England2.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of __________.A.The settlers of VirginiaB.The people of PennsylvaniaC.The colonists in New EnglandD.The people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution3.The New Deal was started by _________.A.J.F.KennedyB.Franklin RooseveltC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson4.The United States produces as much as half of the world’s _______.A.Soybeans and cornB.CottonC.Tobacco and vegetable oilD.Wheat and rice5.Three of the following are characteristics of EmilyDickinson’s poem.Which one is not?A.Her poems mix gaiety and gloom.B.Her verses are filled with the names of faraway, exotic places.C.Her poems are very long and powerful.D.Her poems show that she was fascinated by both life and death.6.___________ was NOT written by Hemingway.A.Light in AugustB.The Sun Also RisesC.A farewell to armsD.For Whom the Bell Tolls7.In the United States school systems, which of the following divisions is true?A.Elementary school, grammar school.B.Elementary school, junior high schoolC.Elementary school, secondary schoolD.Junior high school, senior high school8.A historic moment of the civil rights movement was the March on Washington of August 28,1963 when ____________ delivered his “I am a Dream” speech.A.John F.KennedyB.President JohnsonC.Marin Luther King, Jr.D.Mario Savio9.The one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called___________.A.the “Me Generation”B.the “Lost Generation”C.the “Hippies”D.the “Beat Generation”10.Which of the following does NOT belong to the White-collar crime?A.tax evasionB.briberyC.robberyD.false advertising11.___________ led to the end of the Pony Express System.A.telephoneB.telegraphC.railroadD.steamboat12.___________ made the first desktop PC.A.Bill GatesB.IBMC.Two young amateur inventorsD.Apple Computers13.The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian to New Mexico is _______________.A.the Appalachian MountainsB.the Rocky MountainsC.the Green MountainsD.the Blue Ridge Mountains14.Ronald Reagan used to be a _____________.A.basketball playerB.sports radio announcerC.conservative political columnistD.sports writer15.Which of the following invention facilitated the out-migration-movement into suburban locations?A.AutomobileB.Electric lawn mowerC.Mechanical reaperD.telephone16.In January 1965, President Johnson declared “___________” to eliminate poverty “by opening to everyone the opportunityto live in decency and dignity.”A.War against VietnamB.War against povertyC.War against JapanD.New Frontier program17.Black Americans sang the anthem of the civil rights movement, “____________” affirming their commitment to fight racial prejudice.A.“Let it all hang out.”B.“Hell, no, we won’t go.”C.“We Shall Overcome”D.“Speak your heart without interruption”18.The three influential Canadian Prime Ministers have lot of things in common.Which of the following is the exception?A.They came from Quebec and could speak French as fluently as English.B.They were educated as lawyers.C.They shard the vision of a strong, united Canada and worked hard to overcome theregionalism of the country.D.They belong to the same political party.19.Around the beginning of 20th century, Chinese laborers came to Canada to ____________？A.do fur tradeB.open shopsC.build the railroadD.work as farmers and miners20.In which period have Canada’s most famous and successful writes appeared?A.post-war periodB.period of nation-buildingC.early colonial periodD.pre-European periodⅡ.There are altogether 15blanks in the following sentences.Fill in the blanks and writer your answer at the corresponding places on the ANSWER SHEET.(30 points)A.___21_____ officially proclaimed the birth of a new American nation.B.The Three Faiths in the U.S.refer to ____22_____, ____23_____ and ____24_____.C.Public and private colleges depend on three sources of income: ____25_____, endowments and _____26_______.D.Former President Nixon said that ____27______ is America’s “number one enemy.”E.Many people use the notion that American society is a _____28______while Canada is described as a ______29________.F.Canada’s preferred to establish a nation based on___30___, __31____ and ___32_____.G.______33______ may still be the great American game, even though it is also popular inother countries.H.Two major political parties of the United States are ___ 34______and _____35______.III.Directions:(20%) There are 10 questions in this part.Answer each of the questions in one full sentence and write you answer on the answer sheet.(20%)36.What church do the majority of Americans belong to?37.Who is the first Secretary of Treasury of the United States?38.What is the best-known stock exchange in the United States?39.Is The Waste Land written by Hemingway?40.What is the symbol of the Republican Party?41.Is research institutions mentioned in American higher education?42.What are two basic characteristics of all social movements according to a professor of history?43.When was voice and music first transmitted over the radio?44.Did the counter culture exert a great influence upon people’s attitudes towards social mores, marriage, career and success?45.Which province is the manufacturing heartland of Canada?Ⅳ.Explain each of the following 6 out of 8.Write your answer at the appropriate place on the ANSWER SHEET(30%, 5 points for each)46.Benjamin Franklin47.the Scarlet Letter48.Boards of education:49.Migrant workers50.Pony Express System51.The National Monument52.Richard Nixon53.The Canadian Mosaic第二篇：英语国家概况名词解释Terms1.A-level: General Certificate of Education Advanced Level referred to as A-level, It is a British general secondary education certificate examination’ advanced courses, is the British national curriculum system, and the students of the university entrance exam courses.2.bible: The Bible is the holy book of Christianity.It consists of two testaments.The Old T estament contains the Jewish writings before the coming of Christ.The much shorter New Testament contains four accounts(“gospel”)of the life of Christ, followed by the writings of the early Christians, of whom St Paul was the greatest.3.WASP:White Anglo-Saxon Protestant of the original meaning is to point to the United States in power elite group andits culture, customs and moral behavior standard, can now be referring to the European American Protestant people.This group has a huge economic and political power, American society and for the most part of the upper middle class.Despite the increasingly diverse American society, but their cultural, moral and value orientation is to a great extent, affects the development of the United States.4.Independence Day: commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.5.wall street:Wall Street is the financial district of New York City, named after and centered on the eight-block-long, 0.7 miles(1.1 km)long street running from Broadway to South Street on the East River in Lower Manhattan.Over time, the term has become a metonym for the financial markets of the United States as a whole, the American financial sector(even if financial firms are not physically located there), or signifying New York-based financial interests.Wall Street is the home of the New York Stock Exchange, the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies.Several other major exchanges have or had headquarters in the Wall Street area, including NASDAQ, the New York Mercantile Exchange, the New York Board of Trade, and the former American Stock Exchange.Anchored by Wall Street, New York City has been called the world's principal financial center.6.Hollywood:is a district in the central region of Los Angeles, California, in the United States.It is notable for its place as the home of the entertainment industry, including several of its historic studios.Its name has come to represent the motion picture industry of the United States.Hollywood is also a highly ethnically diverse, denselypopulated, economically diverse neighborhood and retail business district.Hollywood was a small community in 1870 and was incorporated as a municipality in 1903.It merged with the City of Los Angeles in 1910, and soon thereafter a film industry began to emerge, eventually becoming dominant in the world.7.Pilgrim Fathers: is a name commonly applied to early settlers of the Plymouth Colony inpresent-day Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.Their leadership came from the religious congregations of Brownist English Dissenters who had fled the volatile political environment in England for the relative calm and tolerance of 16th–17th century Holland in the Netherlands.Concerned with losing their cultural identity, the group later arranged with English investors to establish a new colony in North America.8.Great Charter:Magna Carta(Latin for Great Charter), also called Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, is an Angevin charter originally issued in Latin in June 1215.It was sealed under oath by King John at Runnymede, on the bank of the River Thames near Windsor, England at June 15, 1215.Magna Carta was the first document forced onto a King of England by a group of his subjects, the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights.Question:Melting pot: is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements “melting together” into a harmonious whole with a com mon culture.It is particularly used to describe the assimilation of immigrants to the United States.The melting-together metaphor was in use by the 1780s.The exact term “melting pot” came into general usage in the United States after it was used as a metaphor describing a fusion of nationalities, cultures and ethnicities in the1908 play of the same name.Separation of powers: Separation of Powers(三权分立)is the basic of thewestern capitalist countries.The origin of the principle of separation of powers can be traced back to(追溯到)the period of Aristotle(亚里士多德时期).It is proposed to avoid the abuse of power(滥用权力).The US Government is divided into three branches so that no one branch has all the power.Each branch has its own purpose:Legislative Branch(立法机构)— to make laws;Executive Branch(行政机构)—to executive laws;Judicial Branch(司法)—interpret the laws;Civil war(U.S.): was a civil war fought from 1861 to 1865, after seven Southern slave states declared their secession and formed the Confederate States of America(the “Confederacy” or the “South”, which grew to include eleven states).The states that remained in the Union were known as the “Union” or the “North”.The war had its origin in the fractious issue of slavery, especially the extension of slavery into the western territories.Foreign powers did not intervene.After four years of bloody combat that left over 600,000 soldiers dead and destroyed much of the South's infrastructure, the Confederacy collapsed, slavery was abolished, and the difficult Reconstruction process of restoring national unity and guaranteeing civil rights to the freed slaves began.Presidential Election: is an indirect vote in which citizens cast ballots for a slate of members of the U.S.Electoral College;these electors in turn directly elect the President and Vice President.Presidential elections occur quadrennially(the count beginning with the year 1792)on Election Day, the Tuesday between November 2 and 8, coinciding with the general elections of variousother federal, states and local races.The most recent was the2012 election, held on November 6.The next election will be the 2016 election, which will be held on November 8, 2016.British Newspaper culture: Traditionally, UK newspapers could be split into more serious-minded newspapers, usually referred to as the broadsheets due to their large size, and sometimes known collectively as “the quality press ”, and less serious newspapers, generally known as tabloids , and collectively as “the popular press”, which have tended to focus more on celebrity coverage and human interest stories rather than political reporting or overseas news.Democracy with a constitutional monarchy : Initially after the American and French revolutions, the question was open whether a democracy, in order to restrain unchecked m ajority rule, should have an élite upper chamber, the members perhaps appointed meritorious experts or having lifetime tenures, or should have a constitutional monarch with limited but real powers.Some countries(as The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavian countries, Thailand, Japan and Bhutan)turned powerful monarchs into constitutional monarchs with limited or, often gradually, merely symbolic roles.Often the monarchy was abolished along with the aristocratic system(as in France, China, Russia, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Greece and Egypt).Many nations had élite upper houses of legislatures which often had lifetime tenure, but eventually these lost power(as in Britain)or else became elective and remained powerful.Industrial Revolution: was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.This transition included going from hand production methods to machines, new chemical manufacturing and iron production processes, improved efficiency of water power, the increasing use of steam power, andthe development of machine tools.It also included the change from wood and other bio-fuels to coal.第三篇：2014英语国家概况判断题In the early 20th century, those dominating American life were mostly WASPs.正确In the US, scientific and economic advance and rising material progress have been accompanied by a decline in religious observance.错误The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition.错误In Britain, class and educational differences are reflected in the newspaper people read.正确The world' s oldest daily newspaper is The Observer.错误Horse racing is the true royal sport.正确Under a Constitutional Amendament passed in 1951, a president can be elected to only one term.错误The state of Hawaii is a big island in the central Pacific Ocean 错误.Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.正确There is more violence in the US than in other industrialized countries.正确According to the textbook, larger American universities are always better, and more desirable universities are always more expensive错误.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.错误“ We Shall Overcome!” is a very famous song during the 1960s.错误The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the US now is the blacks, or Afro-Americans.错误Drug abuse in the US has come to be regarded as one of themost challenging social problems facing the nation.错误Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the US正确.John F.Kennedy was the first Catholic elected as the US president正确.The theory of poltiics of the American Revolution came from John Locke, a French philosopher in the 17th century.错误Britain has a written constitution like most countries.错误Queen Elizabeth II is both the head of the state and the head of government in the UK.错误Secrecy is an important part of the voting process.正确 The Labour Party is the oldest party in the UK.错误By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe.正确The British state actively interferes with the decision of when,where, how and what children are taught.错误The tradition of having Sunday off derived from the Christian Church.正确It takes at least four years to get a bachelor' s degree from an institution of higher education in the US.正确You must have the A-level qualification to enter British university.错误Britain is no longer an imperial country.正确Scotland was never conquered by the Romans.正确A great moment for the civil rights movement was the March on Washington on August, 1963 when President Kennedy gave the famous “ I Have a Dream” speech.错误It is not very difficult to generalize about the American way of life.错误The most exciting moment in baseball game is a homerun.正确 Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called“ Gaelic”.错误The British media play an important role in shaping a national culture.正确To advertise in a British newspaper, the only thing you have to worry about is the cost.错误Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday.错误When the War of Independence was over, the US was on unified nation as it is today.错误The 10 very short paragraphs which guarantee freedom and individual rights and forbid interference with lives of individuals by the government are called the Bill of Rights.正确Super Bowl will decide the champion baseball team of the year in the US.错误Ireland is part of Great Britain错误The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1998.正确 Critics of the affirmative action programs are of the opinion that this results in reverse discrimination.正确The anti-war teach-in by white students in Berkeley began the civil rights movement in the 1960s.错误When the civil rights movement began, non-violent, direct action tactics like “ sit-ins” and boycotts were he chief vehicle for social protest.正确George Washington, Banjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regarded as the founing fathers of the USA.错误Hollywood films give the wrong impressions that all Americans are rich.正确Thre are more than 100 Protestants sects in the US today.正确Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.正确It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involved the sport of boxing.错误It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world.正确The British Prime Minister is directly elected by the people.错误According to the textbook, there are two major political parties in the UK.错误The Conservative Party is the party that spent most time in power正确.The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.正确All secondary schools in Britain are run and supervised by the government.错误The Open Univeristy uses many non-traditional ways to teach students, such as TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence, videos, and a network of study centers.正确The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied to the majority of the British people.正确Scotland was unified with England through violent means.错误 Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1954.正确The US was founded on the principle of human equality, and in reality the nation has lived up to that ideal.错误第四篇：英语国家概况选择题Chapter1 1.The two main islands of the British Isles are A.不列颠群岛的两个主要岛屿是A.Great Britain and Ireland C.Great Britain and WalesB.Great Britain and ScotlandD.Great Britain and England 2.B is the capital city of Scotland.是苏格兰的首府A.BelfastB.EdinburghC.AberdeenD.Cardiff 3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, D is the smallest.在英国的四个部分中，是最小的A.England IrelandB.ScotlandC.WalesD.Northern 4.English belongs to the C group of Indo-European family of languages.英语属于印欧语系语系A.CelticB.Indo-IranianC.GermanicD.Roman 5.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of D words to English.基督教传入英国，增加了英语的第一个元素。

自考00522英语国家概况模拟试题及答案91.The Tower of London,a historical sight,located in the centre of London,was built by___.A.King ArthurB.Robin HoodC.Oliver CromwellD.William the Conqueror2.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B.It is both 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.3.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.William of OrangeB.JamesⅡC.Oliver CromwellD.GeorgeⅠ4.Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK?A.Beef cattle.B.Dairy cattleC.Chicken.D.Sheep.5.Which group of people cannot vote in the general election?A.Members in the House of Commons.B.Lords in the House of Lords.C.The UK citizens above the age of 18.D.The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.6.A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because___________.A.it plays a watchdog function,keeping an eye on the governmentB.it informs people of current affairs in the world.C.it provides people with subjective reports.D.it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.7．Of Which people is Robert Burns a national poet?A.The Welsh peopleB.The Irish peopleC.The Scottish peopleD.The English people8．.It was said that Christianity was introduced into Ireland by __________A.the VikingsB.the NormansC.Brian BuruD.Saint Patrick9.In the 17th century,the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland because _________.A.they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB.they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in BritainC.they intended to expand their investmentD.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them10.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester二．填空1.Charles the First,king of Britain,was executed,because he attempted to overrule___________ in the English Revolution.2.The _________IRA believed that they had made enough progress so that they could concentrate on a political process,and run candidates for_______.3.It’s hard to make talks successful between the British and Irish governments without the participation of __________and____________.4.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _________and its party leader becomes__________-.5.Since 1945,the UK economy has experienced ________ decline rather than _______ decline.6.The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors:________industries,secondary industries and________industries.7.Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories.They are _________,_________and history plays.8.Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte are noted for their respective novel ________and __________which are largely the love stories of a woman for a man.9.People usually dress up and show off their fashionable clothes and elaborate hats for the social event called __________.10.Traditionally,people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on ___________,which is the day after Christmas.。

英语国家概况模拟试卷英语专业《英语国家文化（I）》模拟练习卷1. European culture is made up of many elements, which have gone through changes over the centuries. Two of these elements are considered to be more enduring and they are: the Greco-Roman element, and the Judeo-Christian element.2. Around the 6th century AD, British Celts displaced from Glasgow and occupied the area around what is now Edinburgh.3. The island of Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland and Wales.4. The Good Friday Agreement assures that the Dublin government was able to make representations to the British government on matters affecting the northern Catholic minority.5. “Ulster”, referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom.6. As the king in theory had God on his side, it was thought that he should exercise absolute power.7. The term “parliament” was first officially used in 1066 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and town.8. There are three major national parties in the UK: Labor, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats.9. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.10. The southeast of England is the best agricultural land in Briatin.1. In the history of the UK, who is the hero against invaders by English people?A. King Arthur against Anglo-Saxons, the forefather of today’s English people.B. Alfred the Great against V ikings from Scandinavia in the Central Europe.C. William Wallace against King Edward the first.D. Llywelyn against King Edward the first.2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Wales was invaded by the Romans.B. Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C. Wales was threatened by the English.D. Wales was threatened by the Anglo-Saxons. 3. How many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A. 26B. 6C. 32D. 84. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland Street. They came first ___.A. to protect CatholicsB. to maintain traffic order in Northern IrelandC. to protect ProtestantsD. to place the Royal Ulster since they were unable to keep social order5. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A. James IIB. William of OrangeC. Oliver CromwellD. George I6. Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A. UK constitution is unwritten.B. It is made up of Act of Parliament, Common laws, Equity laws and European Community legislation.C. Prime Minister summons and dissolves Parliament.D. Queen must assent to Bills passed by Parliament7. Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979?A. the Conservative governmentB. the Liberal governmentC. the Labor governmentD. the radical government8. Which of the following party adopts a “fatherly” sense of obligation to poorer people in the society?A. the Conservative PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. t he Party of WalesD. the Labor Party9. Which of the following about British economy is true?A. UK is still the world factory although it declined absolutely.B. British government did not elect to transit to Euro and instead retained the pound as its currency.C. Except for coal, natural gas, and oil, the UK has few natural resources.D. The best agricultural land in Britain is in the southwest of England.10. Which of the following is true about present UK’s schools?A. The minority of the students attend schools wholly or partly supported with public funds.B. Private school means good quality of education, better universities and better jobs for the wealthiermiddle class.C. “Public schools” in the UK are part of the national educational system and most of students attendthe public schools.D. In the UK those who pass the GNVQs exams will go to university.得分评卷人复核人I. Decide whether the following statements is true(T) or false (F). (1 point each, 10 points)得分评卷人复核人II. Choose the answer that best completes the statementor answers the question. (1 point each, 20 points)得分评卷人复核人III. Read the following statements and fill in theblanks. (1 point each, 20 points)1. In 1066, William Normandy crossed the English Channel and defeated an English army under _____. This marks the last time that an army from outside Britain succeeded in invading.2. In 1314, the Scots defeated English army under the leadership of Robert Bruce at the Battle of _____ and won the independence of Scotland for 300 years.3. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was of 1916, in which the rebels took over Dublin’s Post Office, forcing the British to retake it by military means.4. The Home Rule Bill was finally passed in _____, but the process was overtaken by the WWI and was suspended for the duration of the war.5. The most important function of the Parliament is to ______.6._____, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth II, unitedEngland under his rule in 829.7. The Bill of Rights was passed in 1689 to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore _____.8. _____ was established by the Labor government in 1948, providing health care for all the people.9. The immigrants have problems of unemployment, under-representation in politics and unfair treatment by police and by the _____ system.10. Periodic national elections are very important in the western model of _____.1. The Provisional IRA2. The House of Lords3. V ote of No Confidence4. The Open UniversityDirections: Write a short essay after reading the following article. In the first part of your writing, you should summarize the characteristics of UK population. In the second part, you should explain some related concepts about it with the knowledge you learned in the Course.Britain’s predominant historical stock is called Anglo-Saxon. Germanic peoples from Europe—the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes—arrived in Britain in massive numbers between the 5th and 7th centuries AD. These people tended to be tall, blond, and blue-eyed. Their language became the foundation of the basic, short, everyday words in modern English. These groups invaded and overwhelmed Roman Britain, choosing to settle on the plains of England because of the mild climate and good soils. Native Britons fought the great flood of Germanic peoples, and many Britons who survived fled west to the hill country. These refugees and native Britons were Celts who had absorbed the earliestpeoples on the island, the prehistoric people known as Iberians. Celts tended to be shorter than Anglo-Saxons and have rounder heads. Most had darker hair, but a strikingly high percentage of Celts had red hair.After the Anglo-Saxon conquest, the Celts remained in Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and the West Country (the southwestern peninsula of Britain), where Celtic languages are still used to some extent and Celtic culture is still celebrated. This geographic separation between the Germanic Anglo-Saxons and the Celts has broken down over the centuries as people have migrated and intermarried.A substantial number of Scandinavians raided and settled in Great Britain and Ireland during the 9th century. By then the Anglo-Saxons had established agricultural and Christian communities, and eventually they succeeded in subduing and integrating the Scandinavians into their kingdoms. In 1066 the Normans, French-speaking invaders of Norse origin, conquered England, adding yet another ethnic component. Although the Normans were the last major group to add their stock to the British population, waves of other foreigners and refugees have immigrated to Britain for religious, political, and economic reasons. Protestant French sought refuge in the 17th century, sailors of African ancestry came in the 18th century, and Jews from central and Eastern Europe immigrated in the late 19th century and during the 1930s and late 1940s.Most British people attribute their origins to the early invaders, calling themselves English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, or Ulsterites. The Ulsterites are an ethnically controversial group—some claim they are Scottish and others identify themselves as Protestant Irish. The remaining share of the population areminorities who arrived, for the most part, in the decades following the end of World War II in 1945.These minorities—Chinese, Asian Indians, Pakistanis, Africans, and Caribbean people of African ancestry—came to Britain in substantial numbers after 1945. Immigration from the South Asian subcontinent (India and Pakistan) stabilized in the 1990s, but immigration from African countries continued to rise. By the late 1990s more than half of the people in these categories had been born in the United Kingdom. These newer ethnic groups tend to live in the more urban and industrial areas of England, especially in London, Birmingham, and Leeds. It is estimated that 60 percent of black Britons live in the London area, along with 41 percent of the Asian Indian population.得分评卷人复核人IV. Tell what you know about the following in yourown words. (5points each, 20 points)得分评卷人复核人V. Essay writing. (30 points)Although population censuses have been taken in the United Kingdom every decade since 1801, the 1991 census was the first to include a question on ethnic origin. More than 94 percent of the population is described as white. According to the most recent estimates, based on 1994 statistics, Asian Indians make up 1.5 percent of the British population; Pakistanis, 0.9 percent; Bangladeshis, 0.3 percent; Chinese, 0.3 percent; Caribbeans, 0.08 percent; and Africans, 0.03 percent.Irish immigration to Britain is unique. The Irish have migrated to Great Britain for centuries and continue to do so. If their descendants are included along with the 2.4 percent counted as ethnic Irish living in Great Britain today, they form a large component of the British population. Originally the Irishmigrated to Britain to perform hard labor, such as building the railroads, but in recent years college graduates with high-tech skills are making up a higher percentage of Irish immigrants. Some live in largely Irish communities and others are quickly and completely absorbed into mainstream society. All children born to Irish parents in Britain are called British. Any citizen of Ireland who settles in Britain automatically has British citizenship.The United Kingdom is generally a prosperous, well-educated, and tolerant society, and ethnic differences have sparked relatively little violence and hostility. Even so, black and Asian populations tend to cluster in certain urban neighborhoods, where economic and social disadvantages have become pronounced. There was significant rioting in the 1980s, which was attributed to several causes. One factor was tension between the predominantly white police force and the poorest ethnic communities. Another was competition between unskilled whites and unskilled workers from ethnic minorities. Still another factor was the resentment by white middle-class businesspeople, particularly smaller shopkeepers, of the keen competition presented by Asians, who tend to work long hours and have support from family members and members of their own ethnic community in running their businesses.Many individuals from ethnic minorities hold managerial and professional positions, and several sit in Parliament. Local and national government programs exist to seek fairness and justice for ethnic minorities. Educational programs and the law bolster equal opportunity. The Race Relations Act of 1976 makes it illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, nationality, or origin, and it is a criminal offense to incite racial hatred.From the 18th century until well into the 19th century, Britain’s population soared as the death rate dropped and the birth rate remained high. During this period the total population increased from approximately 6 million in the 1760s to 26 million in the 1870s. Toward the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century the birth rate stabilized and the death rate remained low. The population took on the characteristics of a modern, developed, and prosperous state. Family size decreased and the median age of the population rose. Compared to the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of younger people and a higher percentage of older people, with 20.5 percent over the age of 60; those under the age of 15 years make up only 19.5 percent of the population. Life expectancy in 2005 was 76 years for men and 81 years for women. The British government has more strictly controlled immigration in recent decades, and emigration has continued steadily. Nevertheless, the population of the UK is expected to continue growing slowly.The United Kingdom has a population of 60,441,457 (2005 estimate), with an average population density of 250 persons per sq km (648 per sq mi). The population density of the United Kingdom is one of the highest in the world, exceeding most Asian and European nations. England is the most populated part of the United Kingdom, with 49,855,700 people (2003), which means more than four-fifths of the United Kingdom’s population resides in England. It is also the most densely populated portion of the United Kingdom, with a population density of 382 persons per sq km (990 per sq mi). Scotland possesses 5,057,400 people, and a population density of 64 persons per sq km (166 per sq mi). Wales has 2,938,000 people, with a population density of 142 persons per sq km (367 per sq mi). Northern Ireland’spopulation is 1,702,600, and it has 120 persons per sq k m (311 per sq mi).Britain’s population is overwhelmingly urban, with 88.9 percent living in urban areas and 11.1 percent living in rural areas. The Industrial Revolution built up major urban areas, and most of Britain’s people live in and around them to th is day. England’s population is densest in the London area, around Birmingham and Coventry in the Midlands, and in northern England near the old industrial centers of Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle upon Tyne. In the 1980s and 1990s southern England, particularly the southeast, became a center of population growth, due in large part to the growth of the high-tech and service sectors of the economy.The population of Greater London is about 7 million (1995 estimate), making it by far the most populous city in the United Kingdom. It is the seat of government, center of business, and the heart of arts and culture. Birmingham is the second largest city, with 976,400 people. Other large cities in the United Kingdom include Leeds with 715,500, Glasgow with 578,700, and Sheffield with 513,100. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has a population of about 449,000; Cardiff, the capital of Wales, has 305,200 people; and Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, has a population of 277,200..。

自考00522英语国家概况模拟试题及答案8 一、单选题1．In the early 1850s,with the westward movement,the slavery issue became a serious political issue endangering the unity of the country because___.A．whether the future states formed as a result of the westward movement should be free or slave world affect the balance of power in the SenateB．the south insisted that slavery should be allowed to spread into all new territoriesC．the north refused to let slavery spread into new territoriesD．the north wanted to put and end to slavery2．Higher education in the United States consists of___types of institutions.A．fourB．fiveC．sixD．seven3．It was___who first brought up the idea of containment.A．George MarshallB．Harry TrumanC．George KennanD．Franklin4．The"Lost Generation"refers to those who___.A．have no ambition in lifeB．are physically and spiritually impotentC．are homelessD．are expatriates5．Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of___.A．EasterB．ChristmasC．ValentineD．New Year’s Day6．Washington Irving’s most famous book The Sketch Book contains___.A．The Legend of Sleepy HollowB．Rip Van WinkleC．A History of New YorkD．Both A and B7．In the early 19th century,New York City was___.A．the capital of the United StatesB．the center of Harlem RenaissanceC．the center of knickerbockersD．None of the above8．The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called___.A．EskimosB．AboriginesC．IndiansD．Maoris9．___is the Maori name for New Zealand，meaning"land of the long，white cloud"．A．KiwiB．WaitangiC．MaoritangaD．Aotearoa10．In the 18th century,there appeared___in England,which owed a great deal to the invertion of machines. A．the Industrial RevolutionB．the Bourgeois ReformationC．the Wars of the RosesD．the Religious Reformation11．Northern Ireland，which takes up the northern fifth of Ireland，is a fourth political division of___. A．the United KingdomB．BritainC．the British IslesD．A or B12．Ireland is one of the most___countries of Europe.A．PuritanB．CatholicC．ChristianD．Protestant13．Which statement is NOT true about Ireland?A．Ireland is divided into two political unitsB．Northern Ireland is part of the United KingdomC．The Republic of Ireland is an independent countryD．Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its rich deposit of emeralds14．Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A．Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB．Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world's continents C．Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD．Because most of the continent is hot and dry15．In Australia___has the country’s richest farmland and best grazing land.A．the Great Western PlateauB．the Eastern HighlandsC．the Central Eastern LowlandsD．the Outback16．The Australian Constitution can only be changed by___.A．the Prime MinisterB．the Governor-GeneralC．the ParliamentD．referendum17．Which of the following is true？A．Canada is the world’s third largest country after Russia and ChinaB．Canada has a land area of about 10 million square KilometersC．Montreal is the largest city in CanadaD．Canada lies to the south of the United States18．It was___who established the settlement in Canada in 1608．A．Samuel de ChamplainB．John CabotC．Jacques CartierD．Henry Hudson19．Who founded the first permanent settlements at Quebec and Montreal on the wrence River? A．John CabotB．Jacques CartierC．Samuel de ChamplainD．Henry Hudson20．What was the main cause of the Second World War?A．The main cause was big power struggle for control of the worldB．It was the world-wide economic crisisC．It was the military expansion of Japan,and GermanyD．Both B and C21．The following are the factors that have contributed to the development of the U.S.economy except___. A．the vast space and resources of the landB．the ideals of freedom and economic opportunityC．English as its national languageD．hard work by the people22．The chief reason for early settlers to come to the New Continent was___.A．to seek better opportunityB．to escape religious persecutionC．to satisfy the urge for adventureD．A and B23．The legal holiday observed annually in the U.S.on the fourth Thursday of November is___. A．Independence DayB．Thanksgiving DayC．Washington’s BirthdayD．Halloween24．Which of the following may NOT be President Wilson’s achievements in his program of New Freedom? A．Making loans available to farmers at low ratesB．Adopting an income taxC．Regulating trusts by stating clearly the unfair business practicesD．Regulating railroad prices and their rebates25．When___,this was the beginning of American involvement in Vietnam.A．the United States decided to provide France with military aid in their fight in VietnamB．the United States started to provide aid for the South Vietnamese government after the Geneva Conference in 1954C．the United States sent more and more military advisers to South VietnamD．the United States began to Americanize the war in Vietnam26．In the 1900s with the development of industry and the extension of railroad network,there was a___in the United States.A．fast growth of populationB．rapid growth of military powerC．fast growth of labor unionsD．rapid growth of cities27．Traditionally，the mainstream Americans were called___.A．WASPsB．ChicanosC．New EnglandersD．Hispanics28．One of the important decisions at the Yalta Conference was___.A．the allied landing at NormandyB．the setting-up of a world organization,the United Nations,to manage peace and security after the war C．co-ordinated efforts in war against JapanD．None of the above29．New Freedom was the program of___.A．Henry TrumanB．Theodore RooseveltC．Woodrow WilsonD．Franklin Roosevelt30．The symbols that are associated with Valentine’s Day are the following except___.A．cards decorated with heartsB．Cupid armed with bow and arrowC．flowers tied with red ribbonsD．roast turkey31．According to the American Constitution,the United States has___.A．a federal system of governmentB．a unitary system of governmentC．a constitutional monarchD．three layers of rule32．In his inaugural speech___said that"the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."A．Woodrow WilsonB．Theodore RooseveltC．Franklin RooseveltD．George Washington33．No less than___nobles of royal blood were killed in the Wars of the Roses.A．80B．90C．100D．11034．Those who tried to destroy the hated machines during the English Industrial Revolution were called___. A．DestroyersB．BreakersC．UnionistsD．Luddites35．The modern games of tennis originated in___in the late 19th century.A．EnglandB．ScotlandC．WalesD．Ireland36．Which of the following statements is not true about the Bishop's courts?A．They could inflict corporal punishmentB．They could punish by means of censureC．They could punish by means of excommunicationsD．They could punish by means of penance37．Which of the following is NOT the non-Christian communities in Britain?A．JewsB．BuddhistsC．PentecostalistsD．Moslems38．In___each year the National Film Theatre hosts the London Film Festival,at which some 250 new films from all over the world are screened.A．SeptemberB．OctoberC．NovemberD．December39．Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth?A．Members of nations are joined together politicallyB．The Commonwealth has special powersC．The decision to become a member of the Commonwealth is made by BritainD．It is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.40．___became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.A．ComumbaC．St.AugustineD．Egbert41．There are three political divisions on the islands of great Britain.They are___. A．Britain,Scotland and WalesB．England,Scotland and WalesC．Britain,Scotland and IrelandD．England,Scotland and Ireland42．In___,the name Great Britain came into being.A．1689B．1702C．1701D．170743．The English Civil War is also called___.A．the Glorious RevolutionB．the Bloody RevolutionC．Wars of the RosesD．the Puritan Revolution44．In the Industrial Revolution，changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of___. A．potteryB．hardwareC．textilesD．chemicals45．The war of Roses ended with the failure of___.A．the House of LancasterB．the House of StuartC．the House of YorkD．the House of Plantagenet46．During the British Civil Wars(1642-1651),the supporters of Parliament were called___. A．CavaliersB．RoyalistsC．FederalistD．Roundheads47．In Britain police officers are not allowed to join___or to go on strike.B．a political partyC．a trade unionD．a club48．Which of the following statements in NOT true?A．Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England in 1653 by the Petition of Right B．Oliver Cromwell crushed without mercy a rebellion in IrelandC．Oliver Cromwell suppressed the Levellers,a group within his own army who advocated total religious and social equalityD．Oliver Cromwell replaced the Rump with an assembly largely chosen by himself49．Britain is the___largest trading nation in the world.A．fourthB．fifthC．sixthD．seventh50．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．Elizabeth I broke Mary's ties with RomeB．Elizabeth I restored her father's independent Church of EnglandC．Elizabeth I's religious reform was a compromise of viewsD．Elizabeth I's religious settlement was acceptable to both extreme Protestants and ardent Catholics二、简答题1．What kind of the economic system does the United States have?2．What are the two special powers of the Senate?3．Why did the Civil War break out?4．What animal is regarded as a national symbol of New Zealand?5．What does IRA stand for?6．What does ACT stand for in Australian political division?7．What kind of system of government does Canada have?8．Why is December 26th called“Boxing Day”?9．Why is King Alfred known as“the father of the British navy”?10．What’s the official name of Britain?三、名词解释题1．winner-take-all2．Separation of powers3．Constitutional Monarchy 4．Alfred the Great附：部分试卷答案一、单选题1．答案：a2．答案：c3．答案：c4．答案：b5．答案：a6．答案：d7．答案：c8．答案：d9．答案：d10．答案：a。

英语国家概况课程习题英语国家概况（1）模拟试题1I. Fill in the blanks:1.Britain consists of _4___ nations, including England,_Scotland____,_Wales______ and Northern Ireland______.2.The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in __5th______ century.3.The capital of Britain is ___London___ which has great influence on the UK inall fields including______government_, _finance______and __culture_____ 4.The capital of Scotland is _Edinburgh_____, which is well-known for itsnatural5._Egbert______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth 11, united Englandunder his rule in 829.6.In Britain, the official head of state is the Queen_______ while the real centre ofpolitical life is in the House of Commoms______7.The British Constitution consists of _statute law______, __common law_____,and ___conventions____.8.The most important function of the Parliament is to ___pass laws____._______,9.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of the Queen _______, theHouse of Lords_______and the House of Commons_______.10.Life peers should be nominated by _the Prime Minister______ and appointedby _the sovereign______.11.The UK is divided into __651_____ constituencies with each of themrepresented by a member in _the parliment________12.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _thegoverment______and its party leader becomes _prime minister________13.Normally, a government can be in power for __5_____ years, and then it has toresign and hold a general election.14.There are three major parties in the UK: _the Conservative__Party____ theLiberal ANDDemocratic party_______ and the LabourParty_______.15.From 1979 to 1997, ___the _Conservatuve Party___ won 4 consecutiveelections and was in power for quite a long time.16.The two oldest universities in Britain are__Cambridge_____ and _Oxford______.17.Australia, as the World's _SMALLEST______ continent and .largest_______island, has a population which is__small_____ in relation to its size.18.Geologically, Australia can be divided into three parts: _the Easternhighlands______ , which is also know as the_Great DividingRange______ , and which runs almost parallel to the eastern coast from northern Queens land to southern Tasmania; the Central Eaetern lowlands_______, which extends from the Gulf of Carpentries in the north to _Eastern SouthArstralia______ and the western Victorian coast; and the Great Western Plateau, which covers most of Western Australia_______, much of the Northern Territory_______ and South Australia, and part of __Western Queenlands_____.19.New Zealand is in the ____south-west Pacific___ Ocean. ___Australia____ is itsnearest neighbour. The __North Island_____ and the __South Island_____ are its two main land masses. They are separated by __Cook Strait_____20.The Head of State of New Zealand is _Queen Elizabeth 2______. She isrepresented in New Zealand by a __Covernor-General_____ whose most important task is to call upon the leader of the _majority_party_____ to form a government after an election.21.Columbus discovered the New World in the year of _1492_______22.The first permanent settlement in North America was established in today'sVirginia_______ in the year of ___1607____23. A federal system is one in which _power______ is shared between __a centralauthority_____and its constituent parts _______with some rights reserved to each.24.The U.S. federal government consists of the following three branches: theexecutive_______, __the legislative_____ and __the judiciary_____25.The Congress is divided into the House of representatives_______ with_435______ members who serve two-year terms, _the senate_______ with_100_ lawmakers who serve six-year terms.26.Groups who try to persuade Congressmen to vote for or against a bill are knownas __lobbies_____27.The Supreme Court is composed of _one______ chief justice and 8~ associatejustices.28."WASP, stands for _White Anglo Saxon__Protesant____.29.In area, Canada is the _second_______ country on earth.30.Canada consists of ___10_______ provinces and ____3____territories.第一卷选择题答案BDACA BBCDD ACBCB ADACA BAABA DCCBC BBDAD BCDCC BDABB D。

英国部分看到37题1. What is the full name of the United KingdomIt is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.2. What are the two large islands that make up the British IslesThey are Great Britain and Ireland.3. What are the four political divisions部门of the United KingdomThey are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.4. Why does the United Kingdom have a mild climate, even though it lies farther north than our Heilongjiang ProvinceBecause Britai n’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream墨西哥湾流.5. How many metropolitan areas does England haveEngland has seven metropolitan areas. 大都市6. What is the backbone of EnglandIt is the Pennines.奔宁山脉7. What is the largest lake in the British IslesIt is Lough Neagh. 内伊湖8. From what languages is English derived由??而来English is mainly derived from the Anglo-Saxon and Norman-French languages.9. What is an eisteddfod诗人An eisteddfod is a Welsh festival of poetry, music and other arts.10. What have the Scottish people been famous forThe Scottish people have been famous for their close-knit clans, colorful plaid kilts, and skill as fierce warriors. 组织严密的家族、格子服饰、凶猛的战士技能11. How long was Britain under the Roman occupationBritain was under the Roman occupation for nearly 400 years.12. Why was the Roman impact upon影响the Britons surprisingly limited有限的The Roman impact on the Britons was surprisingly limited because the Romans always treated the Britons as a subject people of slave class奴隶阶级and they never intermarried with与通婚the native Britons.13. When did the Anglo-Saxons begin to settle使??定居in BritainThe Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in the 5th century.14. When did England begin to be Christianized基督化England began to be Christianized in 597.15. What was the result of the Synod of Whitby惠特比宗教in Yorkshire约克郡in 664The result of the Synod of Whitby was that the Roman missionaries传教士gained the upper hand上风over the Celtic missionaries. 在这次宗教会议上，罗马天主教占了优势16. What was Harold哈罗德doing when he was informed of the invasion of Northumbria by Tostig and Harold HardradaHe was in the south preparing to resist the expected attack from Normandy.17. Where did Harold defeat 战败Tostig and HardradaHarold defeated Tostig and Harold Hardrada at Stanford Bridge. 斯坦福球场18. By whom was William crowned加冕King of England in Westminster Abbey 威斯敏斯特教堂William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of York. 约克大主教随着哈罗德德死亡，安各鲁撒克逊人之英国消失了，在威斯敏斯特大教堂，约克大主教加冕威廉为英格兰国王19. What did William do after he suppressed the Saxon risings in the northHe built a string of defense castles 城堡to ensure his military军队control of the whole country.20. Was the Norman Conquest the last successful invasion of EnglandYes. The Norman Conquest was the last successful invasion of England because England has never been invaded since.21. Why did William I give his barons large estates房地产in EnglandWilliam I gave large estates to his barons because he wanted to get a promise of military service and a proportion of the land?s produce.22. What was the peculiar 特权feature特色of the feudal system封建制度of EnglandAll landowners, big and small, took the oath宣誓of allegiance效忠for the land they held, not only to their immediate直接lord主, but also to the king.23. Why did William I have the Domesday Book compiled 末日宣判书William I had the Domesday Book compiled because he wanted to have a reliable record of all his land, his tenants承租人and their possessions拥有；财产and to discover how much his tenants could be asked to pay by way of taxes.24. What was William I ?s policy towards the churchHe wanted to keep it completely under his control, but at the same time to uphold支持鼓励维持its power.25. Why did Henry II make Thomas Becket Archbishop大教主of CanterburyHe thought that Thomas Becket would assist him in carrying out贯彻实施legal reforms改革.26. What brought Henry II into collision 冲突矛盾with Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury The exceptional异常的privileges特权enjoyed by the clergy神职，牧师brought Henry II into collision with Thomas Becket.27. What are the two aspects of the Norman legacy遗产that contributed to great domestic国内unrest 动荡in England in the 12th and 13th centuriesOne was England?s possession占有of territory领土in France. The other was Norman adherence 依附坚持to Roman Catholicism.28. Who was the French national heroine during the Hundred Year?s War who helped the French to drive the English out of France Joan of Arc.圣女贞德29. When did the government establish rules for the first time to keep down wages The government established rules for the first time to keep down wages in 1351. 30. How many peasant 农民in Kent肯特and Essex艾塞克斯were killed by Richard II ?s troop？40,000 peasants in Kent and Essex were killed by Richard II?s troops.31. What were the emblems of 象征the Houses of York and LancasterThe emblem of the House of York was a white rose and the emblem of the House of Lancaster was a red rose.32. What was the impact影响of the Wars of the Roses on feudalism in England The Wars of the Roses dealt处理分配a death blow 打击to feudalism 封建主义in England.33. How did Elizabeth I try to avoid troubling Parliament too often for poundsShe tried to avoid troubling Parliament by making strict economies at Court.34. What questions did Elizabeth I treat as personal and privateThese questions were her religion, her marriage, her foreign policy, the succession to the throne, and her finance.35. How did Elizabeth I manage to maintain in friendly relationship with FranceShe managed to maintain a friendly relationship with France through her marriage alliances which were never materialized. 具体化36. When was Mary Queen of Scots executedMary Queen of Scots was executed in 1587.37. What did the destruction of the Spanish Armada show无敌舰队It showed England’s superiority as a naval power.海上强国制海权38. What was the long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot 火药阴谋The long-term result of the Gunpowder Plot has been an annual celebration of November 5, when a bonfire is lit to burn a guy and a firework display显示炫耀is arranged.39. What was Puritanism清教noted for因??而着名It was noted for simple dress, high moral standards and very egalitarian平等attitudes.40. What is a constitutional宪法monarchy君主A constitutional monarchy is one whose power is limited by Parliament.41. What did the Whigs stand for in the early 19th centuryThey stood for a reduction减少in Crown patronage, sympathy towards Nonconformists非国教, and care for the interests of merchants and bankers.42. Why did changes in farming methods affect lives of millions in the 18th century Changes in farming methods affected lives of millions in the 18th century England because village and agriculture were the backbone of England at that time.43. What did the land owners want to do in the late 18th and early 19th centuries They wanted to r eplace the small farms cultivated on the “open-field” system by larger, economically more efficient farms with hedge-divided fields.44. Why was King George III nicknamed “Farmer George”King George III was nicknamed “Farmer George”because he was very enthusiastic 热衷about agricultural changes at Winsor.45. What were the two events which most alarmed the British ruling classes 统治阶级in the closing decades数十年of the 18th centuryThey were the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.46. When did the British begin to transport convicts罪犯to AustraliaThe British began to transport convicts to Australia in 1788.47. What was the result of the general strike打击罢工of 1926The strike failed. The miners were forced to return to work with longer hours and lower wages even than before. Yet, outside the mining district, the strike seemed to have improved relations between the workers and the middle classes.48. Why did Edward VIII abdicate 退位in 1936 after a reign of 10 monthsEdward VIII abdicated because he wanted to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced 离婚American.49. When did Britain finally become a full member of the European Economic Community 欧共体Britain finally became a full member of the European Economic Community in January,1973. 50. Why was Mrs. Thatcher removed from office in 1990 It was because of her opposition反对to European Union and her imposition征收强加of an extremely unpopular flat-rate 固定税率“poll tax”人头税in place of property taxes to pay or local government service.61. Where does the Sovereign’s coronation加冕take place发生举行The Sovereign’s coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey in London.62. When is the Sovereign’s birthday officially celebratedIt is officially celebrated in June every year.63. What does the Duke of Edinburgh do when the Queen pays state visits to foreign governments He accompanies her.64. Where does the Qu een’s expenditure arising from public duties come fromThe Queen’s expenditure arising from public duties comes from the Ci vil List and government departments65. What does the term “parliament”originally meanThe term “parliament” originally means a meeting for a parley or discussion.66. What is the main function of the House of LordsThe main function of the House of Lords is to bring the wide experience of its members into the process of law-making.67. What is the Speaker’s task in the House of Commons英国下议院His task is to preside over the House and enforce the rules of order. 执行顺序规则68. How many counties are there in England and WalesThere are 53 counties in England and Wales.69. What are the three island areas where single-tier authorities当局官方were introduced in ScotlandThey are the Orkneys, the Shetlands and the Western Isles.70. How do local authorities in Great Britain raise revenueThey raise revenue 税收through the council tax.81. Are British people obliged to 不得不use the National Health Service国民医疗保健制度No. They are not obliged to use the service.82. What are services for elderly people aimed atServices for elderly people are aimed at helping them live at home whenever possible.83. What is the aim of the social security systemThe aim of the social security is to secure a basic standard of living for people in financial need.84. At what age do men and women generally retire退休Men generally retire at the age of 65, and women at the ate of 60.85. What are the two established churches in BritainThey are the Church of England in England and the Church of Scotland in Scotland. 86. How many provinces职权省份does the Church of England have The Church of England has two provinces: Canterbury and York.87. When were the first women priests ordained in BritainThey were ordained in March 1994.88. Who founded the Salvation Army in the East of London in 1865William Booth, a great follower of John Wesley, founded the Salvation Army.89. Where do the people in London go to see the Christmas decorationsThey go to Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly to see the Christmas decorations.90. Why is December 26th called “Boxing Day”December 26th is called Boxing Day because it was formerly the custom to give “Christmas boxes”, or gifts of money, to servants and tradesmen商人on this day.91. How many kinds of state secondary schools 国立公立are there in Great Britain Three. They are grammar school, secondary modern school and comprehensive school.92. When was the Open University founded When did it begin its first courses It was founded in 1969, and it began its first courses in 1970.93. Why is the Open University so namedIt is so named because it is “open” to all to become students.94. How much money is spent on press advertising平面广告every year in Great Britain About ￡5,100 million.95. How much time do British people spend a day watching televisionPeople spend an average of over three and a half hours a day watching television. 96. How are the state-run television channels BBC1 and BBC2 financed They are financed from the sale of television licences97. How are independent channels ITV and C4 fundedThey are funded entirely by advertising. 广告98. When did the BBC begin to provide regular television broadcastsThe BBC began to provide regular television broadcasts in 1936.99. Which sport is regarded as typically EnglishCricket 板球is the most typically English sport.100. What is a “copyri ght” libraryIt is a library which is entitled to receive a free copy of every book published in the United Kingdom.。

F——1.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. T——2.The Severn River is the longest river of Britain ,which originates in Wales and flows through western England.F——3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language. F——4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of Britain. F——5.Although the climate in Britain is generally mild ,the temperature in northern Scotland often falls bellow-10℃in January.T——6.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo-Saxons.T——7.The Celtic people were the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.T——8.English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16th century. T——1.Birtish history before 55 BC is basically undocumented.T——2.The Anglo Saxon came to Britain in the 5th century.F——3.The chief or king of the Anglo Saxon tribes exercised power at their own will.T——4.The Viking began to attack the English coast in the 8th century.T——5.Henry Ⅱbuilt up a large empire which included England and most of france.F——6.The Magana Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and townspeople.F——7.The Hundred Years‘War was a series of wars fought between the British and the Vikings for trade and territory.T——8.In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions,Queen Elizabeth Ⅰactually defended the fruit the Reformation.T——1.Conventions are regarded less important than the statutory law in the working of the England government.F——2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.F——3.In reality,the British King or Queen is the house of all government powers.F——4.The British Parliament is the law making body of the Commonwealth of Nations.F——5.The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.T——6.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the minority party in Parliament.F——7.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political parties in Parliament.T——8.The legal systems in England ,Wales,Scotland and Northern Ireland are much similar in terms of law,orgalizations and practice.T——1.Britain was the first industrialized nation in the world.T——2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the postwar period.F——3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent.F——4.Thatcher‘s revolution turned out to be agreat success in dealing with all the British economic and social problems.T——5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair was different from that of the old Labor Party and the Conservetive Party.T——6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in oder to separate politics from economic policy.F——7.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.T——8.Nuclear power is one of the major energy sources in Britain.F——1.The Britain government has been responsible for education since the early 1800s.F——cation inBritain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 15.F——3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the states system and the independent system.T——4.When children finish their schooling at 16,they are required to take a national GCSE examination.T——5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter famous universities than those from independent schools.F——6.The Times is the world oldest Sunday newspapers.F——7.The BBC World Service broadcast only in English throughout the world.T——8. Some British holidays are celebrated to mark important events in the Christian calendar,and some others are related to local customs and traditions.F——1.The Canterbury Tales is representative work of the old English period.T——2.The Renaissance is characterized by admiration of the Greek and Latin classic works. T——3.As a great English peot,Alexander Pope also translated Homer‘s Iliad.F——4.Jhonathan Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language,and Robinson Crusoe is his masterpiece.F——5.William Wordsworth amd Sumuel Taylor Colerdge brought the Romantic Movement to its height.F——6.Lord Byron distinguished himself by the musical quality of his short poems,such as ―Ode to the West Winds‖.F——7.Jane Austen is a well known novelist of the stream of consciousness school.T——8.Joseph Conrad is classified as a forerunner of Modernism,which prevailed before World War Ⅱ.F——1.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachian Range hold one-third of the country‘s continental territory.T——2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate, with some mild subtropical and tropical zones.T——3.A 50-centimeter rainfall line runs through the middle of the United States.T——4.New York is composed of five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island and Queens.F——5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world-famous Hollywood is located here.T——6.During the 1830s and the 1840s, many Northern Europeans and Irish immigrants came to America.T——7.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were Asians. T——8.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard for a higher standard of living.T——1.American was named after Amerigo Vespucci,who arrived on the new continent after Columbus.F——2.The Second Continental Congress was held in Phiadelphia,and the Continental Army and Navy was established under the command of Thomas Jerfferson.T——3.The Amemrican Civil War not only put an end to slavery,but also make American a single,indivisible nation.F——4.Most American people approved of the Vietnam War.T——5.In1990,American troops and the troops from allied nations took joint military action in order to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.F——6.According to the American government,Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible for the terrorist event on Septemble11,2001.T——7.The Bush administration regarded Iraq a nation among the ―axis of the evil‖.F——8.On March 20,2003,American and United Nations‘troops, supposed by several other countries,began an invasion of Iraq.F——1.The Bill of Right was written into the Constitution in 1787.T——2.The form of the American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of powers and respect for the Constitution and rule of law.F——3.The US Congress consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. T——4.The judicial branch of the US federal government consists of a series of courts: the supreme court, the courts of appeals and the district courts.F——5.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.T——6.The American presidential campaigns adhere to the ―winner-takes-all‖ practice.F——7.The American foreign policy throughout World War 2 was neutrality.T——8.The American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and intervention.T——1.America is the world‘s largest industrial nation.T——2.In the US Constitution ,the recognition of the importance of ?intellectual property‘ could be identified.F——3.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantations in the South made more profits from selling their agricultural products.F——4. President Roosevelt‘s New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisis in the early 1930sF——5. The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American business.T——6. American agriculture exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the agricultural balance of trade.T——7. Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing industry. F——8. The growth and decline of the American foreign trade has little to do with the world economy.T——1. Education is governed by state and local governments instead of the national government in America.T——2. All American children are offered 12 years of compulsory public education.F——3. After 12 years o schooling, American students receive a bachelor‘s degree upon graduation.T——4. When selecting a college or university, students have a great concern for its size, location and academic quality.T——ually,an undergraduate student has to earn at least 120 credits to receive a degree. F——6. Outstanding graduates of Yale university include President Wilson and more than 80 senators.F——7.It is The New York Times that first uncovered the Watergate Scandal in 1972.F——8. Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in November.T——1.Walt Whitman introduced great innovations to American literature ,and devised a poeticstyle , free verse .F——2.Emily Dickinson‘s poems are usually long , exploring the inner life of the individual . F——3.Stephen Crane is famous for his writings about the meeting of America and Europe . T——4.Ezra Pound leads the School of Imagism , which advocates a clear , highly visual presentation .T——5.Jack Kerouac‘s On the Road is a representative work of the Beat Writers.T——6.Alice Walker was passionate about the civil rights movements and the women‘s movement of 1960s , and The Color Purple is her masterpiece .F——7.America‘s most renowned playwright is Tennessee Williams , and his plays are highly experimental in form and style .T——8.Arthur Miller is concerned with the conflicts of the individual within society , and Death of a Salesman is his masterpiece .Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are——A.Great Britain and Ireland2. ——is the capital city of Scotland.B.Edinburgh3. Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, ——is the smallest.D.Northern Ireland4. English belongs to the ——group of the Indo-European family of languages.C.Germantic5. The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of ——words toEnglish.tin and Greek6. The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the——influence.A.Norman7. Samuel Johnson‘s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of——.C.spelling8. At present,nearly ——of the world‘s populations communicate in English.C.one third1. The——attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.D.Germanic2. By the late 7th century, ——became the dominant religion in England.D. Roman Christianity3. The——marked the establishment of feudualism in England.C.Norman Conquest4. The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of——C. the House of Tudor5. The direct cause ofor the Reformation was King Henry Ⅷ‘s effort to——.A.divorce his wife6. The English Civil War broke out in1642 between ——B.the Royalist and the Parliamentarian7. ——was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A.The Bill of Rights8. The Industrail Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the ——century.C.19th1.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of thefollowing branchs EXCEPT the——.C.monarchy2. The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on——.D.public attitude3. As a revising chamber ,the House of Lords is expected to——the House of Commons.plement4. ——is at the center of the British political system.A.The Cabinet5. The main duty of the British Privy Council is to ——.B.give advice6. Generally speaking,the British Parliament operates on a ——system.B.two party7. The politices of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and——.D.a belief in individualiam8. In Britain,the parliamentary general election is held every——years.C.five1. The —— in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A.oil crisis2. Of the following practices, ——did not belong to Thatcher‘s social welfare reform.C.reducing unemployment3. The Blair government was successful in the following aspect EXPECT——.D.reducing inequality4. Britain has devoted about——of its land area to agriculture.C.70%5. Britain‘s important fishing areas include all the following EXCEPT——.D.the sea area between Britain and Ireland6. Coal mining industry in Britain provides——of the energy consumed in the country.B.one fourth7. The car industry in Britain is mostly ——.A.foreign owned8. Of the following sectors in Britain, ——has experienced spectacular growth since the end ofthe World War Ⅱ.C.the service sector1. In Britain,the division between grammer schools and vocational schools was ended by theintroduction of comprehensive schools in the ——.D.1960s2. Over——of British children receive primary and secondary education through theindependent system.C.7%3. Partially funded by central government grants,most of the British universities receive theremaining funds from all the following sources EXCEPT——.B.loans4. To be admitted to the Open University, one needs——.B.no educational qualifications5. Among Britain‘s quality press,the following newspapers are regarded as the ―BigThree‖EXCEPT——.C.The Observer6. Life On Earth is a kind of ——program produced by the BBC is popular worldwide.C.documentary7. ——is Britain‘s top pay television provider.D.BSkyB8. The following Christmas traditions are particularly British EXCEPT——.A.Trooping the Color1. The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is——.B.drama2. ——is viewed as Romantic poetry‘s ―Declaration of independence‖.C.The preface to Lyrical Ballads3.Of Dicken‘s novels, ——is considered most autobiographical.B.Davied Copperfied4. ——is a representative of English Critical Realism in the turn of the 19th century.D.Thomas Hardy5. Of the following books, ——is NOT written by Thomas Hardy.C.Adam Bede6. ——is not included in the modernist group.A.Oscar Wilde7. Of the following writers, —— is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.B.James Joyce8. Waiting for Godot is written by——.A.Samuel BeckettB 1. The U.S. lies in ----North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, theAtlantic to its ----and the Pacific to its -----.A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, west, eastC 2. The continental United States has-----states.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 35A 3. The state of ----- is the largest in area of all the U.S. states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. FloridaB 4. The longest river in the U.S. is ------A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Lake ItascaC 5. Some of the world-famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located in----.A. the SouthB. the WestC. New EnglandD. the MidwestD 6. San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego all belong to ----A. MontanaB. UtahC. MaineD. CaliforniaA 7. The Immigration Act of 1924 restricted further immigration into the United States,particularly from------.A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South AmericaD 8. The characteristics of the dominant American culture are---A. English-speaking, Northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, Western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, Northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, Western European, Protestant and middle-classC 1. The first successful English conoly in North America was founded at——in——.A.Jamestown,LouisianaB.Boston, MassachusettsC.Jamestown,VirginiaD.Plymouth,GergiaC 2. The Seven Years‘War occurred between——.A.the French and the American IndiansB.the French and the SpanishC.the French and the BritishD. the British and the American IndiansD 3. ―No taxation without representation‖was the rallying slogan of——.A.the settlers of VirginiaB.the people of PennsylvaniaC.the colonists in New EnglandD.the people of the 13 coloniesB 4. In May 1775, ——was held in Phiadelphia and began to assume the functions of aprovisional government.A.the First Continental CongressB.the Second Continental CongressC.the Boston Tea PartyD.the Congress of ConfederationC 5. Abraham Lincoln issued the ——to grant freedom to all slaves.A.Declaration of IndependenceB.ConstitutionC.Emancipation ProclamationD.Bill of RightsA 6. The policy of the United States was ——at the beginning of the two World Wars.A.nuetralityB.full involvementC.partial involvementD.appeasementC 7. President ——introduced the NⅡew Deal to deal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A.WilsonB.TrumanC.RooseveltD.KennedyD 8. The Vietanam War was a long time suffering for Americans,and its continuedthroughout the terms of president——.A.Johnson,Nixon and FordB.Truman,Eisenhower and KennedyC.Kennedy,Johnson and NixonD.Eisenhower,kennedy and JohnsonB 1.The US.Constitution came into effect inA. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D.1793C 2. The Constitution of the United StatesA. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the presidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. givesthe most power to the Supreme CourtB 3.The Bill of RightA. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB.guarantees citizens of the US specific individual rights and freedomC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with theConstitution.D 4.The terms for a Senator and Representative are ___ and ___ years reapectively.A. 2;4B.2;3C. 2;6D.6;2C 5. All the following can make legislative proposals EXCEPTA. the senatorB. the RepresentativeC. the secretary of stateD. the presidentC 6.The following are all powers of the President EXCEPTA. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges whenvacancies occurC. making lawsD.issuing executive ordersD 7. The Supreme Court is composed of ___ justicesA. 6B. 7C. 8D.9C 8. The president is directly voted into office by ___A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and the representativesC 1.America produces a major portion of the world‘s products in the following fieldsEXCEPT ___A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicalsC 2. The modern American economy progressed from___ to____, and then to ____A. a colonial economy, a handcraft economy, an industrial economyB. afarming economy, a handcraft economy, an industrial economyC. a colonial economy, a farming economy, an industrial economyD. ahandcraft economy, a farming economy, an industrial economyD 3. Chartered companies were NOT granted the ___ by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authorityD 4. ____ urged the federal government to establish a national bank.A. George WashingtonB. President RooseveltC. Abraham LincolnD. Alexander HamiltonD 5. The following inventions took place during the ?second industrial revolution‘EXCEPT___A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigeratorD 6. President Johnson tried to build a ?Great Society‘ by introducing various programs likethe following EXCEPT_____A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment PensionB 7. The following statements are all true EXCEPT___A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprisesB. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports andexports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.A 8. Employment in the___ sector has been increasing in the US since the 1970s.A. serviceB. agricultureC. manufacturingD. high-techC 1.Foemal education in the US consists of _____, secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. privateB 2. Of the following subjects,_____ are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and language artsB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical educationB 3. Higher education in the US began with the founding of _____A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard CollegeC. Princeton UniversityD. music and physical educationB 4. Of the following,____ are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community collegesC 5. To get a bachelor‘s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do thefollowing EXCEPT____A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of creditsB 6. _____is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and has a reputation for itsserious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. The Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily NewsB 7. Of the following,____ is not among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting system (CBS)D. the American BroadcastingSystem(ABS)B 8. The National Day of the US falls on _____ each year.A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14thC 1.Of the following writer, --------are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods .A. Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allan PoeB. Edgar Allan Poe and Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Allan Poe and Washington IrvingD 2. ----- is regarded as the ―father of American literature‖A. James Fenimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington IrvingC 3. Of the following , ---- is considered Herman Melville‘s masterpieceA. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Mody DickD. Daisy MillerD 4. Of the following ,-----is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain‘s worksA. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic viewD 5. Of the following writer, ----- is NOT included in the group pf naturalistsA. Stephen CraneB. Frank NorrisC. Theodore DreiserD. Herman MelvilleA 6. F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s finest novel is ---- ,and its theme is about ---A. The Great Gatsby , the American DreamB. Tender Is the Night , loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age , the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and Damned , the evil of human natureA 7. Of the following writer, ----- is NOT a Nobel Prize winnerA. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O‘NeillB 8. -----is the first African – American winner of the Noble Prize for LiteratureA. Ralph EllisonB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. James Baldwin1、What is Standard English?Standard English is based on the speech of the upper class of the southeastern England; it is widely used in media and taught at schools. It is preferred by the educated, middle-class people. Is has developed and has been promoted as a model for the correct British English. It is also the norm(标准) carried overseas. Today, Standard English is codified to the extent that the grammar and vocabulary are much the same everywhere in the world where English is taught and used.2、Explain the rise and fall of the British Empire.Colonization of Newfoundland, the first British colony overseas, in 1583 marked the beginningof the British Empire. By 1837, Britain had long been an empire which included the colonies in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and many small states in the West Indies. By the end of the 19th century, the British Empire included a quarter of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world‘slandmass. During the mid-19th century, the British government consolidated the existing colonies by bringing them under the direct control of the government. Before World WarⅠ, Britain had the largest colonial empire in the world. However, Britain suffered great loss to its manpower in the two World Wars and exhausted its reserves of gold, dollars and overseasdence since the 1940s, which inevitably led investment. Most of Britain‘s colonies gained indepento the fall of the Empire.3、What is the Commonwealth of Nations?It is a voluntary association of independent sovereign states, all of which acknowledge the British monarch as symbolic head of the association. The Commonwealth is not a political unionof any sort, and its member states have full autonomy to manage their own internal and external affairs. It is primarily an organization in which countries with diverse economic backgrounds havean opportunity for close and equal interaction after gaining independence. The major activities ofthe Commonwealth are designed to advocate democracy, human rights, and to promote economic cooperation and growth within its members.4、What were the major causes o f Britain’s relative economic decline in the postwar period?First, Britain suffered great economic losses in two World Wars and had gone heavily into debtto finance the war. Second, the era of the British Empire was over. India and other British colonies, which provided raw material & large market for British goods, gained independence. Third, Britain was forced to maintain an expensive military presence in many overseas locations until the end of 1960s. Fourth, Britain had to make Substantial financial contributions to NATO and the UN Security Council. Finally, Britain failed to invest in industry after WWII whereas its competitorslike Germany and Japan caught up with Britain by investing in the most modern equipment and means of production.5、What is the stream of consciousness?Stream of Consciousness is a literary technique which was pioneered by Dorthy Richardson, Virginia Woolf, and James Joyce. Stream of consciousness is characterized by a flow of thoughts and images, which may not always appear to have a coherent structure or cohesion. The plot line may weave in and out of time and place, carrying the reader through the life span of a character or further along a timeline to incorporate the lives (and thoughts) of characters from other time periods.6、Why is the United States regarded as a “melting pot” and a “salad bowl”?The melting pot is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements "melting together" into a harmonious whole with a common culture. It is particularly used to describe the assimilation of immigrants to the United States; the melting-together metaphor was in use by the 1780s.After 1970 the desirability of assimilation and the melting pot model was challenged by proponents of multiculturalism, who assert that cultural differences within society are valuable and shouldbe preserved, proposing the alternative metaphor of the salad bowl – different cultures mix, but r emain distinct7、What was the course of the American Civil War?1. Economic and social differences between the North and the South.2. States versus federal rights3. The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents.4. Growth of the Abolition Movement.5. The election of Abraham Lincoln.8、what are the differences between the Democrats and the Republicans in terms of political ideology.9、What is the Beat Movement ?suggests a The Beat Movement began in the middle of the 1950s.The word ―beat‖　non-conformist,rebellious attitude towards conventional values concerning sex ,religion and the American way of life,an attitude which result from the feeling of depression and exhaustion andthe need to escape into an unconventional ,communal mode of life.The representatives are Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac.。

2022年自考专业(英语)英语国家概况考试真题及答案一、单项选择题每小题1分，共30小题1、According to 2022 statistics, the UK has the____national economy in the world measured by nominal GDP（）A.third-largestB.fourth-largestC.sixth-largestD.eighth-largest2、____is the largest lake on the island of Great Britain （）ke WindermereB.Lough NeaghC.Loch Lomondke Erie3、Modern English is derived mainly from the____spoken by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes（）A.Germanic dialectsB.CornishC.Scottish GaelicD.Danish4、The story of 查看答案【二、选词填空】1C2E3A4I5B6~10点击下载查看答案【三、名词解释】1Bobbies refer to the British police.The so-called bobbies wear a nonmilitary uniform.Their only regular weapon is a short, wooden truncheon, which they keep out of sight and may not employ except in self-defense or to restore order.2The mixed member proportional (MMP)system of New Zealand was introduced to replace the country's long-standing simple plurality system.In the MMP system, a party's representation in the legislature is proportional to the number of votes its candidates receive.【四、简答题】1The cultural treasures such as historic castles, museums and theatres make the UK a popular tourist destination.2Its aim was to seek by every legal means to give people of all classes equal political and social rights.3New England was the first place settled and cultivated by the American pioneers. It was also the chief center of the American War of Independence and thenation's first industrial area.4The Great Lakes provide cheap transportation for this area; besides, the upper lakes region is a land of great natural wealth, and the lower lakes region a land of industries.5The Governor-general plays a largely ceremonial role. The Governor-general formally summons and dissolves Parliament, gives royal assent to bills passed by Parliament, and performs other executive functions.6~10点击下载查看答案【五、论述题】1In the early 1930s, the US adopted an isolationist foreign policy, and three acts were passed to keep the country out of war.However, with the spread of the Second World War, the US gradually moved away from neutrality and tried to aid Britain after the fall of France.The bombing of Pearl Harbor formally involved the US in the war. Then the US set its wartime objectives: to destroy the Axis powers and establish a new world order. Therefore, the US coordinated with Britain and formulated strategies to defeat Germany, and it also cooperated with the Soviet Union to lower its own loss while watching out for the Soviet Union’s expansion. The guiding principles were to win the war and establish a postwar political structure.In a word, the US adjusted its foreign policies to the changingsituations for the sake of its own interests with great success.。

英语国家概况课程习题英语国家概况（1）模拟试题1I. Fill in the blanks:1.Britain consists of _____ nations, including England,_____, _______ and______.2.The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in ________ century.3.The capital of Britain is ______ which has great influence on the UK in all fieldsincluding_______, _______ and _______4.The capital of Scotland is ______, which is well-known for its natural5._______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth 11, united England underhis rule in 829.6.In Britain, the official head of state is _______ while the real centre of politicallife is in ______7.The British Constitution consists of _______, _______, and _______.8.The most important function of the Parliament is to _______._______,9.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of _______, _______and_______.10.Life peers should be nominated by _______ and appointed by _______.11.The UK is divided into _______ constituencies with each of them represented bya member in _________12.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _______and its partyleader becomes _________13.Normally, a government can be in power for _______ years, and then it has toresign and hold a general election.14.There are three major parties in the UK: _______ _______ and _______.15.From 1979 to 1997, _______ won 4 consecutive elections and was in power forquite a long time.16.The two oldest universities in Britain are_______ and _______.17.Australia, as the World's _______ continent and . _______island, has a populationwhich is_______ in relation to its size.18.Geologically, Australia can be divided into three parts: _______ , which is alsoknow as the_______ , and which runs almost parallel to the eastern coast from northern Queens land to southern Tasmania; the _______, which extends from the Gulf of Carpentries in the north to _______ and the western Victorian coast;and the Great Western Plateau, which covers most of _______, much of the _______ and South Australia, and part of _______.19.New Zealand is in the _______ Ocean. _______ is its nearest neighbour. The_______ and the _______ are its two main land masses. They are separated by _______20.The Head of State of New Zealand is _______. She is represented in NewZealand by a _______ whose most important task is to call upon the leader of the _______ to form a government after an election.21.Columbus discovered the New World in the year of ________22.The first permanent settlement in North America was established in today's_______ in the year of _______23.A federal system is one in which _______ is shared between _______and_______with some rights reserved to each.24.The U.S. federal government consists of the following three branches: _______,_______ and _______25.The Congress is divided into _______ with _______ members who servetwo-year terms, _______and _______ with lawmakers who serve six-year terms.26.Groups who try to persuade Congressmen to vote for or against a bill are knownas _______27.The Supreme Court is composed of _______ chief justice and ~ associatejustices.28."WASP, stands for _______.29.In area, Canada is the ________ country on earth.30.Canada consists of __________ provinces and ________territories.II. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:1.Three of the following are characteristics of London. Which of the four is theexception?A.London is a political, economic and cultural centre of the country.B.London has a larger population than all other cities in England.C.London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world.D.London has played a significant role in the economic construction of thecountry.2.The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, wasbuilt byA. King HaroldB. Robin HoodC. Oliver CromwellD. William the Conqueror3.Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the RomansC. the VikingsD. the Romans4.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A. CardiffB. EdinburghC. GlasgowD. Manchester5.Why did the Scottish Kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish statein the ninth century?A.They needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.B.They felt it necessary to develop their own industry.C.They were threatened by the Anglo-Saxons' invasion.D.They had to do it in order to resist the English.6.Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland7.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Wales was invaded by the Romans.B.Wales was occupied by the Anglo-Saxons.C.Wales was conquered by the Normans.D.Wales was threatened by the English.8.Which of the following parties-in Scotland still wants an independent Scotland?A. the Labor PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Scottish Nationalist PartyD. the Conservative Party9.When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottishparliaments?A. in 1715B. in 1688C. in 1745D. in 170710.Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He isalmost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism becauseA.he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267.B.he brought the English under his control.C.he led a historic uprising against the English.D.he unified Wales as an independent nation.11.Which of the following is NOT characteristic of British government?A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B.It is both 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.12.Which of the following king was executed in the civil war?A. James IB. James IIC. Charles ID. Charles II13.What happened in 1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Cart&C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.14.Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council?A.They included barons and representatives from counties and towns.B.They were sometimes summoned by the kings to contribute money.C.They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet.D.They represented the aristocrats as well as the communities.15.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A. James IIB. William of OrangeC. Oliver CromwellD. George I16.Which of the following is NOT true about the Constitution?A.It is a document which lists out the basic principles for government.B.It is the foundation of British governance today.C.Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.17.Which of the following about the Parliament is NOT true?A.There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B.Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C.Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.D.Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.18.Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A.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.19.Which, of the following about the House of Lords is NOT true?A.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 represent the interests of the public.D.Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.20.Which of the following about the House of Commons is NOT true?A.Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.C.MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most MPs belong to the major political parties.21.Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election?A. members in the House of CommonsB. Lords in the House of LordsC.the UK citizens aboyee the age of 18D. the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic●By whom is a "vote of no confidence" decided?A. the House of CommonsB. the House of LordsC. the two major partiesD. the Prime Minister●Which of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaigns?Big parties can buy time to broadcast their policies on the television.There is a limit on the amount of money candidates can spend in their constituency✧campaign.Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.Candidates criticize each other's policies to show how good their own policies are.●How many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order towin the election?✧A. 651 B. 326 C. 626 D. 351●Which of the following party adopts a "fatherly" sense of obligation to the poorerpeople✧in the society?✧A. the Conservative party B. the Liberal Democrats✧C. the Party of Wales D. the Labour party●Which of the following description about the Conservative party is NOT true?It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.It prefers policies that protect individual's rights.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.●Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to resign in 1979?✧A. the Conservative government B. the Liberal government✧C. the Labour government D. the radical government●Which period of time in British history was described as "private affluence andpublic squalor"?✧A. the 1940s B. the 1970s C. the 1980s D. the1990s●Which of the following about the "poll tax" is NOT true?It was introduced by the Conservative government.It was introduced by the Labour government.It was an attempt to change local government taxes.It was criticized by many citizens.●Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent ofAustralia?the smallest continentthe largest islandthe highest continentthe driest continent●The first European settlement on the continent began in1901178817701787●The two main land masses in New Zealand arethe White Island and the thermal region.the North Island and the South Island.the Southern/kips and the North Island.Auckland and the South Island.●The Maori word "Marae" meansMaori culturenon-Maori or Europeanprotocolmeeting house●Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the AmericanRevolution?The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American Indians.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.The American had the blood of the English and their descendants only.●Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the moderndevelopment of Europe?A. The growth of capitalism. ~The Renaissance.The Religious Reformation.The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.●The following were the main Reformation leaders exceptMartin Luther.Martin Luther King.John Calvin.The English King Henry VIII.●The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic exceptGeorge Washington.Thomas Jefferson.William Penn.Benjamin Franklin.●The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainlyfromGeorge Washington.Thomas Jefferson.John Adams.John Locke●Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.The president can make laws.The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.●The Bill of Rights consists of10 very short paragraphs in an amendment.10 amendments adopted in 1787.10 amendments added to the Constitution in 1791.the amendments concerning the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press and the freedom of religion.●Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?The freedom of religion.The freedom of searching a person's home by police.The freedom of speech and of the press.The right to own weapons if one wishes.●The following were NOT written into the Constitution in 1787 exceptthe Bill of Rights.the judicial review.the political party systemthe powers of the president.●The New Deal was started byFranklin Roosevelt.J.F. Kennedy.George Washington.Thomas Jefferson.●Which of the following provinces was the last one to join Canada in 1949?Nova ScotiaNewfoundlandOntarioBritish Columbia●Who first came and settled Canada?British colonistsFrench colonistsAmerican colonistsSpanish colonists●Which of the following was NOT one of the provinces that joined a confederationin 1867?OntarioQuebecNew BrunswickBritish ColumbiaQuestions for Thought1. "British history has been a history of invasion". Please illustrate this point with: the examples from the text. How did each of the invasions influence English culture ?英语国家概况（1）模拟试题2I. There are 20 questions in this part. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions and write your answer at the corresponding place on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)1. What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature?A. NovelB. DramaC. EssayD. Poetry2. Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?A. in the southeast of EnglandB. in the northeast of EnglandC. in the southeast of ScotlandD. in the northeast of Scotland3. Who is the leader of the Labour Party at present?A. John MajorB. Harold WilsonC. Tony BlairD. Margaret Thatcher4. Which period of time in British history was described as “private affluence and public squalor”?A. the 1940sB. the 1980sC. the 1990sD. the 1970s5. Which of the following is NOT true about the Constitution?A. It is a document which lists out the basic principles for government.B. It is the foundation of British government today.C. Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D. The common laws are part of the Constitution.6. Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true?A. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.7. How many countries do you know there are in Northern Ireland?A. 26B. 6C. 32D. 208. Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism because_________.A. he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267.B. He bought the English under his control.C. he led a historic uprising against the EnglishD. he unified Wales as an independent nation9. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland10. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?A. Economic differences between north and south.B. Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales.C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.11. On which day is Halloween celebrated?A. 5 NovemberB. 31 OctoberC. 17 MarchD. 25 December12. Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?A. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schools13. Which of the following is NOT true about the British education system?A. It’s run by the state.B. It’s funded by the state.C. It’s supervised by the state.D. It’s dominated by the state.14. Which of the following is NOT an effect of the immigration on the British society?A. There are now a varied cuisine for people to choose.b. Class tension has been increased.C. New forms of popular music have emerged.D. Different religious beliefs have been practiced actively.15. Britain has its nuclear naval force since _________.A. it’s one of the developed countries in the worldB. it’s a traditional sea powerC. it has an advanced industry It’s able to produce submarines16. How many newspapers are there in Britain?A. 10B. 150C. 1400D. 27017. The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states, came into being on _________.A. Jan. 18, 1788B. Jan.26, 1788C. Jan.1, 1901D. April 25, 191418. __________ is the oldest newspaper in Australia.A. The Sydney Morning HeraldB. The AustralianC. The MercuryD. The Australian Financial Review19. In 1769, ______ visited New Zealand and claimed it for Britain.A. Abel TasmanB. James CookC. Christian missionariesD.sealers and whalers20. The Head of State of New Zealand is __________ .A. the Prime MinisterB. the Governor-GeneralC. the British monarchD. the OmbudsmanII. There are altogether 15 blanks in the following sentences. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding places on the ANSWER SHEET. (30 points)A.Britain is now a (21)_______ society which produces a population of which 1 in20 are of (22)______ ethnicity.B.Although Wales is the smallest of the three nations on the (23)______ mainland, itis good at getting (24)_________ from abroad, particularly Japan and(25)_________ .C.The most important function of the Parliament (UK) is to (26)________ .D.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms (27)_________ andits party leader becomes (28)______ .E.From 1979 to 1997, (29) _______ won 4 consecutive elections and was in powerfor quite a long time/F.Pupils (in UK) from the age of (30)_____ to (31)___ mainly attend state-run(32)_______ schools.G.Australia, as the World’s (33) ____ continent and (34)_________ island, has apopulation which is (35)________ in relation to its size.参考答案I．1—5 BACBA 6—10 ABDBB 11—15 BADBB 16—20 CCABCII.21. multiracial22. non-European23. British24. investment25. America26. pass laws27. the government28. the Prime Minister29. the Conservative Party30. five31. eleven32. primary33 smallest34. largest35. small模拟题1的答案后期发给大家。

英语国家概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英语是以下哪个国家的官方语言？A. 中国B. 法国C. 美国D. 巴西答案：C2. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 巴黎C. 柏林D. 罗马答案：A3. 英语国家中，哪个国家是英联邦的创始成员？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 新西兰答案：B4. 英语中“Thank you”的意思是：A. 不客气B. 你好C. 谢谢D. 对不起答案：C5. 英语中“Good morning”通常用于：A. 晚上B. 早上C. 中午D. 下午答案：B6. 英语国家中，哪个国家以英语为第二语言？A. 印度B. 中国C. 法国D. 德国答案：A7. 英语中“Please”的意思是：A. 谢谢B. 请C. 对不起D. 再见答案：B8. 英语国家中，哪个国家位于南半球？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 英国答案：C9. 英语中“Excuse me”通常用于：A. 问路B. 打招呼C. 道歉D. 道别答案：A10. 英语国家中，哪个国家以英语为母语？A. 美国B. 加拿大C. 澳大利亚D. 所有选项答案：D二、填空题（每题1分，共10分）1. 英语国家中，_______（美国）是最大的英语使用国。

2. 英语是_______（联合国）的工作语言之一。

3. 英语国家中，_______（英国）是英语的发源地。

4. 英语国家中，_______（加拿大）的官方语言包括英语和法语。

5. 英语中，表示“再见”的常用语是_______（Goodbye）。

6. 英语国家中，_______（澳大利亚）的首都是堪培拉。

7. 英语国家中，_______（新西兰）位于太平洋地区。

8. 英语中，表示“不用谢”的常用语是_______（You're welcome）。

9. 英语国家中，_______（南非）是非洲唯一以英语为官方语言的国家。

10. 英语中，表示“请稍等”的常用语是_______（Just a moment）。

I. Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answer to the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, I point for each)1.On the island of Great Britain, there are_CA. four political divisions - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandB.four political divisions - England, Scotland, Wales and IrelandC. three political divisions - England, Scotland, WalesD.three political divisions - England, Scotland, Northern Ireland2.Celts were skilled at the following except DA. draining marshlandsB. building houses of woodC.ironworkD.fishing and hunting3.The names of Tuesday, Wesdnesday, Thursday and Friday derive from the names of _C_ gods.A. ChristianB.the USC. GermanyD.Canada4.King Alfred made a treaty with Danes allowing them to keep the northern and eastern parts of England, which later became known as _C_A. WessexB.NormandyC."the Danelaw"D.Sussex5.The Grand Council under William met three times a year in the southern cities, which exclude _D_A. WinchesterB.WestminsterC.GloucesterD.Canterbury6.Black Death, an epidemic disease spread by rat flees, spread through Europe in the_B_ century.A. 13thB.14thC. 15thD.16th7.In the reform of the Church, Henry VIIIdissolved all of England's monasteries and nunneries because they were much more loyal to _A_ than to their English kings.A. the PopeB.Jesus ChristC.Roman CatholicD.the bishops8.Elizabeth I came to the throne when she was _D_ and then she reigned England, Wales and Ireland for _ years.A. 2,40B.22,45C.25,40D.25,459.Three of the following were characteristies of the Elizabethan age. Which of the four is the exception? AA. Queen Elizabeth advocated the Divine Right and quarreled with Parliament.B. Protestantism gradually became the dominant faith.C. This was the age of literature when Shakespeare lived and when English literature blossomed.D. This was the beginning of trade and colonization.10.The Renaissance began in _C_ in the early _C_ century.A. England, 14B. England 15C. Italy 14D.Italy 1511.Agricultural changes inthe late 18th and early 19th centuries in England were so great that they were worthy of the term "C_"A. reformB.evolutionC.revolutionD.reformationnd elclosure was a disaster for the _B_ evicted from their land by the enclosures.A. landlordB.tenantsC.farmersD.wage laborersnd elclosure in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands led to mass emigration, particularly to _D_A.AfricaB.Eastern EuropeD.the America14.The real "Industrial Revolution" in _A_ was in 1770 when power-drive machinery was introduced.A.textilesB.miningC. manufacturingD.transportation.15.The Chartist Movement was officially launched at a great _C_ meeting in Birmingham, with the aim of pressing the Parliament to accept the People's Charcter.A. 1832B.1836C.1838D.184016.Queen Elizabeth II was born in _A_ , came to the throne in _ and was crowned in _.A. 1926,1952,1953B. 1926,1952,1952C. 1927,1952,1953D. 1926,1953,195317.Which of the following is not true? BA. The Queen is the symbol of the whole nation.B. The Queen is the symbol of the parliamentary democracyC.The Queen is the "supreme governor" of the established Church of EnglandD.The Queen is the centre of many national ceremonies.18.In the United Kingdom, each member of the House of Commons represents a _A_, and hold his seat during the life of a parliament.A. constituencyB. shireC.boroughD.county19.In the United Kingdom, the party which wins the _B_ number of seats in the House of Commons becomes the official Opposition.A. largestB.second largestC. third largestD.fourth largest20.Christmas Day, Decemeber 25th, celebrates the _A_ of Christ, and is the greatest of Christian festivals.A. birthB.deathC.crucifixionD.Resurection21.National newspaers are divided into 3 groups: quality _B_ and mid-market papers.A. commonB.popularC.casualD.academic22.Soccer has its traditional home in _C_ wher it was developed in the _C_ century.A.England, 18thB.Scotland, 18thC.England, 19thD.Scotland, 19th23.The oldest golf club in the world is teh Honourable Comany of Edinburge Golfers which located in _D_A. EnglandB.WalesC.NorthernD.Scotland24.The Royal National Eisteddford is a (n)_C_ festival of poetry, music and other arts.A. EnglishB. ScottishC.WelshD.Irish25.The arrival of _c in AD432 was the most important event in Irish history and transformed teh island into a cnetre of learning and Christian culture.A. E.ChildersB. PalladiusC. St. PatrickD.Eamon deValera26.The creation of Northern Ireland dates from _B_ when the Irish Free State was set up.A. 1916B.1921C. 1937D.199427.Some _C_ of the population in the U.S. lived in more than 283 city areas in 1988.A. 65%B.70%C. 77%D.83%28.The first Negro slaves were brought to Virginia in _C_A. 1617B. 1618C. 1619D.162029.The chief reason for early settler to comte to the New Continent was _D_A. to seek better opportunityB.to escape religious persecutionC.to satisfy the urge for adventureD.A and B30.The Puritans insisted that high position and achievements were signs of "A" from GodA. eternal graceB. eternal powerC.eternal favourD.eternal happiness31.The important decision made at the Second Continental Congress was_AA. the establishment of a continental army under the command of George WashingtonB. the adoption of the ConstitutionC. an appeal to the British kingD.A and B32.In september 1783, _C_ was signed ,Britain recognized the Independence of the U.S.A. the Declaration of IndependenceB.the Federalist PapersC. the Treaty of ParisD.Great Compromise33.In the United States, Henry Ford became famous_DA. because of his wealthB. because he set up the Standard Oil CorporationC. because he was the first to invent carsD. because of his Model T automobile34.The result of Paris Conference was the emergence of the Versailles Treaty system in _c and later it was supplemented by the Washinton system in Asia.A. AsiaB.AfriaC.EuropeD.North America35._A_ called out the army to drive a few hundered WWI veterans out of the capital in 1932.A. President HooverB. President RooseveltC. President WilsonD.General McArthur36.In 1951, the Supreme Court of the U.S. played a role in whipping up the anticommunist hysteria by _B_A.upholding the constitutinality of the Smith ActB. convicting 11 highranking Communist leadersC. supporting the trial of Alger HissD.supporting Presient Truman's executive order37.After long and difficult negotiations in Paris , the United States and _B_ signed a cease-fire agreement on Janurary 27, 1973A. South VietnamB.North VietnamC. CubaD.Korea38.Among the following, _D_ is not an automobile giant.A. ChryslerB. General MotorsC.FordD.the Internatinal Business Machines39.The Articles of Confederation in the U.S. provided that each state had _A_ vote(s) in congress, a lawmaking body set up according to the Articles.A. oneB. twoC.threeD.four40.The presiding officer of the Senate is the _B_ while the chief spokesman of the House is the _.A.Speaker , PresidentB. Vice-President , SpeakerC. Speaker,Vice -PresidentD.Vice-President, Chief Executive41.In the U.S., the typical organizational pattern for elementary and secondary schools is that of _C_A. credit schoolsB. free educationC. graded schoolsprehensive42.The focuses of education reforms happended in the mid-1980s in the U.S. exclude_C_A.the raising of the standards of teachingB.the restructuring of theschools C.eliminating drugs and violence from school D.the raising of the standards of learning.43.The "Lost Genereation " refers to those who _B_A. have no ambition in lifeB. are physically and spiritually impotentC.arehomeless D.are expatriates44._c_is a day for lovers.A. HalloweenB.Good FridayC.Valentine's DayD.Easter Sunday45.Southeastern Ontario is the chief _C_ district of CanadaA.agriculturalB.fishingC.manufacturingD.mineral46.Who opened the interior of Canada to French fur traders and later colonizers in 1535? BA.Samuel de ChamplainB. Jacques CartierC. John CabotD.Henry Hudson47.The longest river in Asutralia is_D_A. the Mackenzie RiverB.the St. LawrenceC.the Thames RiverD.the Murray48.The Australian population is still mainly of _B_ descent.A.DutchB.BritishC.ItalianD.French49.The longest river in South Island in New Zealand is_B______.A. the TaupoB. the CluthaC. the WanganuiD. the Waikato50._C_ is described as a "living fossil".A.Kiwind mammalsC.TuataraD.bellbirdII. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following question. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet (30 points, 3 points for each)51.In what respects, the two world wars greatly weakened Britain?The British colonies became independent one after another .The British Empire gradually disappeared and it was replaced by the British commonwealth or the commonwealth of Nations in 1931.52.What's Elizabeth I's religious reform?Elizabeth's reigious reform was compromise of views.53.What were the two events that most alarmed the British ruling classes in the closing decades of the 18th century?They were the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.54.How many provinces does teh Church of England have?The Church of England has two provinces :Canterbury and York.55.When did Ireland declare itself a republic?On April 18, 1949, Ireland declared itself a republic.56.What were the two guiding principles of the American diplomacy during the Second World War?There are two guiding principles behind all America's diplomatic activities: the first was to win the war,; the second was to establish a postwar political structure in accord with American interests and to prevent the Soviet Union from overexpansion.57.What is the outstanding characteristic of American education?Diversity is considered to be an outstanding characteristic of American education. two of Theodore Dreiser's novels.Sister Carrie, Trilogy of Desire59.What kind of history do people often say that the history of Canada?People often say that the history of Canada is a history of immigration.60.Why is the southern area of the Northern Territory called teh Red Center of Australia? Because it consists of miles and miles of red-sand and desert and mountain ranges.Ш Explain each of the following terms in English. Write yore- answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20 points, 5 points for each)61.The Anglo-Saxon Conquest of EnglandAfter the Romans left England in the mid-5th century, other tribes from Northern Europe began to invade England. These new invaders have been konwn as Jutes, Saxons and Angles. They were three Teutonic tribes. Their language was introduced into England and became known as teh English language. The world England also came from "Angle's land".They were divided into a number of small kingdoms in England. There were once seven kingdoms known as the Heptarchy. They made up the basis of the English natin.62.the Great FamineIt took place in 1845 and lasted for many years. It marks the end of one era and the beginning of another in teh social history of Ireland. It contributed to the greatdecrease of Irish population. From 1845 onward the desperately poor took ships to cross the Irish Sea or the Atlantic. Overall, some 6 million people are estimated to have left Ireland in teh century following the Great Famine.63.Boston Tea PartyIn 1773, when ships of tea reached Boston, several dozen Boston residents dressed as Indians boarded the ships at night and threw $75,000 worth of tea into the harbor.This came to be known as the "Boston Tea Party"64.Harlem RenaissanceIn the 1920s, Black Literature developed into an upsurge which has come to be known as the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem is the North-eastern part of New York City where black people are concentrated and where Black writers from the south and elsewhere came and wrote frelly what they wanted to say without having to suffer, and oppression by the white, without even seeing any whites.。