美国概况习题

美国概况练习题：1 _____is the largest city and the chief port of the United States.A Washington D.C.B Los AngelesC San FranciscoD New York City2 _____ enjoys the worst social and economic conditions.A BlacksB HispanicsC IndiansD Asian Americans3 Washington D.C. is named after___________.A the U.S. President George WashingtonB Christopher ColumbusC both George Washington and Christopher ColumbusD none of them4 American and British English are two_____ of the English language.A varietiesB elementsC partsD form5 The first American president to be elected from the Republican Party was______.A Thomas JeffersonB James MonroeC James MadisonD Abraham Lincoln6 Of the fifty states, the smallest state in area is_____.A Rhode IslandB VirginiaC TexasD Montana7 The national flag of the United States is known as_____.A the Star-Spangled BannerB Uncle SamC Hot DogD Union Jack8 The number of the Representatives from each American state depends on the _____.A contribution a state has made to the nationB populationC sizeD none of the above9 The tern “Father of Waters” is used to refer to _____.A the Amazon RiverB the Mississippi RiverC the Nile RiverD the Hudson River10 The statue of liberty was given to American people by_____ as a gift in 1884.A FranceB SpainC ItalyD Britain练习题答案及题解:1 D, 纽约是美国最大的城市同时也是最重要的经济中心和最主要的港口。

ⅠTrue or FalseF1. Most Americans have an ambition to own their own house on a little piece of property, but it’s difficult for them to have that ambition materialized.F2. After the arrival of the so-called post-industrial society, Americans started to move to the city.F3. Most Americans live in mobile homes which function as prefabricated housing units in stationary settings.F4. Many poor American families expect their children to find part-time jobs, especially as they enter their teens.T5. Parties for children and for grown-ups are constantly occupying the leisure hours of Americans.F6. In the United States, high-brow arts get most of the financial backing from the government.T7. In the United States, popular culture outshines classical culture in audience size and in public influence.F8. Today’s preeminent spectator game in America is baseball.F9. American football was derived from the British game of soccer.T10. Baseball is adapted by the Americans from the English cricket to their own tastes.ⅡMultiple Choice1. For most Americans, one of the first activities at home is to ________A_______.A. watch TVB. do repair workC. surf on the InternetD. drink coffee2. The following are “chores”assigned to the children in American families EXCEPT _______D_________.A. washing and waxing floorsB. mowing the lawnC. keeping the car(s) cleanD. babysitting3. The following are part-time jobs expected to be done by American children EXCEPT ____C_____.A. mowing lawnsB. delivering newspapersC. taxi drivingD. babysitting4. The following are the leisure activities outside the home for American adults EXCEPT _____B______.A. playing bowlingB. playing soccerC. attending public service activitiesD. attending church-related activities5. The following are the leisure activities outside the home for American childrenEXCEPT _____B___.A. taking lessonsB. traveling overseasC. horseback ridingD. swimming6. One out of every ___A___ Americans donates some part of their time as volunteers.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 67. The following belong to high-brow culture EXCEPT _____D______.A. classical musicB. balletC. operaD. movies8. The following remain high on the domestic vocational destination list in the minds of most Americans EXCEPT _______B_________.A. Walt Disney WorldB. New YorkC. the Yellowstone National ParkD. the Grand Canyon9. The following are the “four major sports”in the United States EXCEPT ________D_______.A. basketballB. footballC. baseballD. volleyball10. The Super Bowl is a game for ____B___________.A. basketballB. footballC. baseballD. volleyballⅢ. DiscussionThe American Dream consists of many elements, one of which is to own a house of one’s own. Discuss the significance of homeownership to Americans in a cultural context.Homeownership is a measure of success in the middle-class-based society.Homeownership is a sign of independence.Homeownership is a symbol of family happiness.Homeownership is indicative of one’s responsibility to himself/herself and his/her family.Homeownership assures one some degree of security in an otherwise insecure world.。

美国初级试题及答案解析一、选择题1. 美国的首都是哪里？A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 华盛顿特区D. 芝加哥答案：C解析：美国的首都是华盛顿特区，位于美国东海岸，是美国的政治中心。

纽约是美国最大的城市，洛杉矶是美国的娱乐中心，而芝加哥则是美国中西部的重要城市。

2. 美国独立战争的起因是什么？A. 英国对殖民地的高税收B. 法国对殖民地的支持C. 西班牙对殖民地的侵略D. 殖民地对英国的忠诚答案：A解析：美国独立战争的起因主要是英国对殖民地征收高额税收，导致殖民地人民的不满和反抗。

这场战争最终导致了美国的独立和建国。

3. 美国宪法的制定时间是？A. 1776年B. 1787年C. 1789年D. 1791年答案：B解析：美国宪法于1787年在费城的制宪会议上制定，并于1789年正式生效。

这是美国历史上最重要的法律文件之一，奠定了美国的政治制度基础。

二、填空题4. 美国的国歌是《______》。

答案：星条旗解析：美国的国歌名为《星条旗》，这首歌歌颂了美国国旗，表达了对国家的热爱和忠诚。

5. 美国的货币单位是______。

答案：美元解析：美国的货币单位是美元，符号为USD。

美元是全球最重要的储备货币之一，也是国际贸易和金融交易中广泛使用的货币。

三、简答题6. 简述美国内战的主要原因。

答案：美国内战的主要原因是南方和北方在奴隶制问题上的分歧。

南方经济依赖于奴隶劳动的棉花种植，而北方则主张废除奴隶制。

这种分歧最终导致了1861年至1865年的美国内战。

解析：美国内战是美国历史上最血腥的战争之一，它不仅解决了奴隶制问题，还加强了联邦政府的权力，对美国的统一和发展产生了深远影响。

7. 描述美国历史上的一次重要移民潮。

答案：19世纪末至20世纪初，大量欧洲移民涌入美国，这是美国历史上的一次重要移民潮。

这些移民主要来自意大利、爱尔兰、德国和东欧国家，他们为美国的工业化和城市化做出了巨大贡献。

解析：这次移民潮不仅改变了美国的人口结构，还对美国的文化、经济和社会产生了深远影响。

美国概况：Chapter 2: Population ：ExercisesI. Choose the correct answer1. The first Europeans who came to stay in the New World were mostly from.A. Spain.B. France.C. England.D. Germany.2. The first blacks arrived in Jamestown in 1619 asA. slaves.B. free people.C. indentured servants.D. explorers.3. The official segregation continued to be the law of the United States untilA. 1860.B. 1863.C. 1918.D. 1954.4. The second largest group of Hispanics isA. Mexican-Americans.B. Chicanos.C. Puerto Ricans.D. Cubans.5. The first large group of Chinese came to the U. S. inA. 1840.B. 1847.C. 1880.D. 1882.6. According to the text, which section now leads in numerical increase in population?A. the Northeast section.B. The Great Plains.C. The SouthD. The West.7. The most populous state in the U. S. isA. Washington.B. Texas.C. New York.D. California.8. The trend in migration from cities to suburbs now prevailed in all regions exceptA. the Northeast.B. the SouthC. the Middle West.D. the WestH. Questions for Discussion1. Why is the United States known as a "melting pot?" How do you understand "melting pot"?2. Who are the most numerous minority in America? How about their social status?3. How are the Chinese-Americans viewed by the other Americans? Explain.4. What factors cause the Americans to move within the United States?5. Why do many Americans now migrate from cities to suburbs?6. Explain the following terms. White Anglo-Saxon Protestants, indentured servants, Indian Reservation, Hispanics, Chicanos, barrios, Chinatown.。

美国概况政治试题及答案一、选择题1. 美国的首都是哪座城市？A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 华盛顿特区D. 芝加哥答案：C2. 美国的总统任期是多久？A. 2年B. 4年C. 6年D. 8年答案：B3. 美国的立法机构是什么？A. 最高法院B. 国会C. 行政院D. 参议院答案：B4. 美国的三权分立原则包括哪三个机构？A. 国会、最高法院、行政院B. 参议院、众议院、最高法院C. 行政院、立法院、司法院D. 国会、最高法院、州政府答案：C5. 美国的联邦制中，州政府拥有哪些权力？A. 只有联邦政府授予的权力B. 除了宪法禁止的权力外的所有权力C. 只限于本州范围内的权力D. 与联邦政府共享所有权力答案：B二、填空题6. 美国的独立宣言是在________年通过的。

答案：17767. 美国宪法的第一条修正案保障了公民的________权利。

答案：言论自由8. 美国的两党制主要由________和民主党组成。

答案：共和党9. 美国的最高法院拥有________权。

答案：司法审查10. 美国的参议院由每州选出的________名参议员组成。

答案：2三、简答题11. 简述美国的政治制度的特点。

答案：美国的政治制度以联邦制为基础，实行三权分立原则，包括立法权、行政权和司法权。

政治体制为总统制，总统是国家元首和政府首脑，同时拥有行政权。

国会分为参议院和众议院，负责立法。

最高法院和其他联邦法院构成司法系统，负责解释法律和宪法。

12. 美国的选举制度是如何运作的？答案：美国的选举制度包括直接选举和间接选举两种形式。

总统选举采用选举人团制度，即选民投票选出选举人，再由选举人投票选出总统。

国会议员、州长和地方官员等则通过选民直接投票产生。

四、论述题13. 论述美国政治文化中的个人主义和自由主义。

答案：美国政治文化深受个人主义和自由主义的影响。

个人主义强调个人权利和自由，认为个人应当有追求幸福和自我实现的权利。

自由主义则主张政府应当保护公民的基本自由，限制政府权力，以防止权力滥用。

美国概况练习及答案练习题：1 The traditional dividing line in America between “east” and “west” is_____.2 The earliest part in America to be found and taken over by early settlers is ____.3 The largest racial group in the whole population of U.S.A is____.4 Before 2000, the largest minority group in the United States is____.5 ____has the world’s oldest written constitution and political party.6 The economic problem caused by the depression in 1929 was eventually solved by____.7 In the United States, primary education requires____years.8 Most college students in the United States are in____institutions.9 The three main levels of courts of the federal judicial system in America are____________.10 _____(which state )is not governed by the common law.练习题答案及题解:1. The Mississippi River, 密西西比河是美国传统的东方和西方的分界线。

2 .The Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain，最早被早期定居者发现和占领的地方是大西洋及其沿岸平原。

美国概况习题第一篇：美国概况习题美国概况Part One GeographyChapter IIPopulationExercisesλ New York is the largest state in the US.(T/F)λWhy is the U.S.A.called “Melting Pot”?Answersλ F(Alaska)λBecause the U.S.A.is country where there are many different races, and these races mixed and assimilated after they immigrated into this country “Melting Pot” just signifies this mixture and assimilation.Chapter VReligion in the U.S.A.Exercisesν The popular American belief is___A.part-time workingB.self-made manC.manual laborD.being extravagantν The largest religious group in America is___A.Roman CatholicsB.ProtestantsC.OrthodistsD.Presbyteriansνthe American spirit of “do-it-yourself”:Answersν BBνthe American spirit of “do-it-yourself”:People are proud of doing everything by themselves.Most of the American families seldom hire people to do houseworkthough they are rich.They try to do what they can do, such as housework, gardening and they enjoy doing them.Part twoHistoryChapter IColonization of North AmericaExercisesϖ The history of the U.S.is generally agreed to have begun in the year of ____A.1620B.1607C.1776D.1492ϖThe turning point of the War of Independence was the Battle of ___in 1777.A.YorktownB.SaratogaC.Bunker HillD.LexingtonϖLexington Fire was the ___of American War of IndependenceA.turning pointB.endingC.causeD.preludeAnswersBBDChapter IVThe American Civil War(1861-1865)Exercisesω Abraham Lincolnω In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president, an anti-slavery president.He played a very important measures.One was the Homestead Bill, the other was Emancipation Proclamation in every field.In 1864, he was reelected president.He was assassinated in April 13,1865.He saved the Union and most Americans considered him a great national hero.Homeworkω Why was there the New Deal program? What was it? And how did it aid the recovery of the American economy? ω What important measures did Abraham Lincoln take during the Civil War? How do you evaluate them?Chapter VThe U.S.Imperialism and the First World WarExercisesϒThe first imperialist war took place between theU.S.and ___in 1898.A.BritainB.FranceC.SpainD.MexicoϒThe “Big Stick” Policy was advanced by President___.A.Theodore RooseveltB.Franklin RooseveltC.William MckinleyD.Thomas Woodrow WilsonϒPresident Franklin D.Roosevelt proposed a well-knownpolicy called___ to save the economic situation.A.the Open Door PolicyB.the New DealC.Good Neighbor PolicyD.the “Big Stick”AnswersCABPartTheresociallifeChapter IIICustoms and TraditionsExercisesυ Easter:Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon, in March or in April.It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus.The custom of dying eggs is very popular among children.The main meat on Easter Sunday are lamb and ham.υ Thanksgiving Day: It falls on the fourth Thursday of November.It is a holiday on which God is thanked for the crops which have been safely gathered.ω Abraham Lincolnω In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president, an anti-slavery president.He played a very importantmeasures.One was the Homestead Bill, the other was Emancipation Proclamation in every field.In 1864, he was reelected president.He was assassinated in April 13,1865.He saved the Union and most Americans considered him a great national hero.第二篇：美国政治制度概况美国政治制度概况Political institution（政治制度）1．The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world.It was draw up in 1787 and went into effect in 1789.美国宪法是世界上最早的成文宪法，它起草于1787年，生效于1789年。

ⅠTrue or FalseF1. In comparison with o ther Western countries, America is less religious interms of church attendance and financial commitment to church organizations.F2. At the time whenthe UnitedStates was founded, itwas the Catholic branchof the Christian faith that had the strongest influence on the development of the religious climate in the United States.T3. The Pilgrims tried to create a community in which life would be guided byGod’s will and deviations from His will in any shape or form would never be tolerated.F4. America became “the Kingdomof God ”by the end of the 17th century.F5. In the 19th c entury, Americans stopped talkingabout the importance ofreligious values for their national identity.T6. Accordingto the U.S. Constitution, church a nd state are separate in t heirrole and function.F7. Historically, church a nd state in t he United States has never interacted toeachother.T8. A growing trend in American religious life is that religion has become increasingly secularized.F9. In the United States, mainstream Protestant denominations have lost ground to Catholic d enominations.T10. Post-war Evangelism has attempted to use its influence to restore some sense of community in a society.Ⅱ Multiple Choice1.The Catholic faith was first b r o u g h t to the North American continent byD .A.the PortugueseB.the EnglishC.the FrenchD.the Spanish2.The great waves of Jewish immigration started in _____A_________ and madethe United States a major center of Judaism.A. 1836B. 1863C. 1936D. 19633.By the e ndof the 17thcentury, _____C ________ had a lready begunto l ose i ts energies.A.ProtestantismB.CatholicismC.PuritanismD.Judaism4.The First Great Awakening of B provided the opportunity for a fresh reaffirmation of God ’s role in directing the fortunes of His chosen people.A.the 17th centuryB.the 18th centuryC.the 19th centuryD.the 20th century5.The Second Great Awakening of _____C_________ exerted a profound impact both on the scale of church membership and on the range of American sectarianism.A.the 17th centuryB.the 18th centuryC.the 19th centuryD.the 20th century6.The A Amendment of Constitution states that “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. ”A.FirstB.SecondC.TenthD.TwentiethC7. Which o f the followingminority religions is deemed by the mainstreamreligion to advocate or practice kinds of beliefs against the public interest?A.Islam.B.Hinduism.C.Mormonism.D.Zenism.8.The following mainstream Protestant denominations have recently witnessed significant loss of members EXCEPT D .A.MethodistsB.EpiscopaliansC.PresbyteriansD.Evangeliststo reach9.Post-war Evangelicalism has made effective use of Cmassive audiences.A.telephoneB.musicC.televisionD.moviesC10. Whichof the f ollowingcontemporary religious g r o u p s is relyingupon b igrallies to draw Christian men together?A.“Saved ”Christians.B.Fundamentalists.C.Promise Keepers.D.S eventh-Day Adventists.Ⅲ. DiscussionTo what extent has religious diversity contributed to the cultural pluralism of the United States?➢Religion is closely related to culture.➢Diversity in religious beliefs is certain to promote cultural pluralism.➢Diversity in religion leads to multiple value systems.➢The U nited S tates Constitutionguarant e e s fr e e domof religionand provides a conducive environment for cultural pluralism.。

美国概况复习题美国概况复习题美国，作为世界上最大的发达国家之一，其独特的历史、文化和政治体系备受人们关注。

为了更好地了解美国，下面将提供一些关于美国概况的复习题，帮助读者回顾和巩固对美国的了解。

一、历史与地理1. 请简要描述美国独立战争的背景和结果。

2. 美国的首都是哪里？请列举其他一些重要的城市。

3. 美国的地理特点有哪些？请简要介绍。

4. 美国是如何扩张领土的？请列举一些重要的扩张事件。

二、政治与制度1. 美国的政治体系是什么样的？请简要介绍。

2. 请解释美国的三权分立和制衡原则。

3. 美国的总统是如何产生的？请列举选举总统的程序。

4. 请简要介绍美国的两个主要政党。

三、经济与文化1. 美国的经济体系是什么样的？请简要介绍。

2. 美国是世界上最大的经济体之一，其经济的主要特点是什么？3. 美国的文化多样性是如何形成的？请列举一些重要的文化影响因素。

4. 请简要介绍美国的教育体系。

四、社会与民生1. 美国的人口构成是怎样的？请简要介绍。

2. 美国的社会福利制度是什么样的？请列举一些重要的社会福利项目。

3. 美国的医疗保健体系是怎样的？请简要介绍。

4. 美国的犯罪率如何？请简要介绍美国的刑事司法系统。

五、国际关系与挑战1. 美国的外交政策是什么样的？请简要介绍。

2. 美国在国际事务中的地位和影响力如何？3. 美国面临的主要国内和国际挑战有哪些？请列举一些重要的挑战。

4. 美国与中国的关系如何？请简要介绍。

以上是一些关于美国概况的复习题，希望能够帮助读者回顾和巩固对美国的了解。

通过回答这些问题，读者可以进一步了解美国的历史、政治、经济、文化和社会等方面的信息，从而更好地理解这个国家。

同时，也可以通过这些问题对自己的知识进行检验，找出自己的不足之处，并进一步学习和提高。

美国作为一个多元化和复杂的国家，其概况的了解对于拓宽人们的视野和增进对世界的理解至关重要。

希望读者通过这些复习题能够对美国有更深入的认识。