英美文化概论期末考试题及其答案

1Which one is wrong about the Great Depression?( )1.0 分A、The Great Depression started with the crash of the New York stock market.B、More than 9000 banks closed down.C、It took a short time for the New York Stock to recover.D、Many people became homeless because of the Great Depression.我的答案：C2About ( ) of Christians belong to Catholics.1.0 分45%A、50%B、55%C、60%D、我的答案：C3Which statement of following is wrong?( )1.0 分A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.B、Germany reunited in 1990.C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.我的答案：C4The GFC Recession started in ( ).1.0 分the USAA、B、the UKJapanC、FranceD、我的答案：A5The Great Depression started in ( ).1.0 分1929A、1932B、1933C、1939D、我的答案：A6The first constitution, Article of Confederation was made in ( ).0.0 分1778A、1779B、1780C、1781D、我的答案：A71 kilogram is ( ) pounds.1.0 分0.6A、1.7B、2.1C、2.2D、我的答案：D8Which is not the key characteristics of religion in America?( )1.0 分A、Seperation of church and stateB、Variety of beliefC、Concerned with moralityD、Helping everyone in the world我的答案：D9The symbol of The Democratic Party is ( ).1.0 分EagleA、B、ElephantDonkeyC、HorseD、我的答案：C10In 1778, ( ) signed Treaty of Alliance with America.1.0 分SpainA、HollandB、FranceC、BritainD、我的答案：C11Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).1.0 分A、He established his first oil refinery when he was 24.B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper.C、When he was 20, he started his own company.D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation.我的答案：D12Which document was not signed by Benjamin Franklin?( )1.0 分A、The Declaration of IndependenceB、Treaty with FranceC、Peace TreatyD、Article of Confederation我的答案：D13( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.1.0 分A、ColoradoIndianaB、C、AlabamaAlaskaD、我的答案：D14Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )1.0 分A、The United KingdomCanadaB、C、AustraliaFranceD、我的答案：D15Which is the largest states by population?( )1.0 分TexasA、B、New YorkC、CaliforniaFloridaD、我的答案：C16Registering to vote costs ( ).1.0 分A、＄5B、＄10C、＄20No costD、我的答案：D17Which is wrong about American people?( )0.0 分A、American people are patriotic.B、American people like to talk about politics and religion.C、American people are outspoken.D、American people respect time.我的答案：C18The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes.1.0 分4A、5B、6C、7D、我的答案：A19The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ).1.0 分A、Washington D.C.B、New YorkBostonC、D、Lexington and Concord我的答案：D20Texas was the ( ) state of America.1.0 分26thA、27thB、28thC、29thD、我的答案：C21( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.1.0 分ArizonaA、B、MarylandC、TexasNevadaD、我的答案：C22Which one of following is not the feature of Australia?( )1.0 分KoalaA、B、KangarooC、AboriginesMaorisD、我的答案：D23Voting can not be ( ).1.0 分A、In personB、AbsenteeC、Making a phone callBy mailD、我的答案：C24Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )1.0 分A、Because it is the first national park in the world.B、Because it is in America.C、Because it is the biggest national park in America.D、Because it is the first national park in America.我的答案：A2568% of the 79 inventors with more than 300 utility paten families are from ( ).1.0 分A、AustraliaJapanB、C、GermanyUSAD、我的答案：D26The Panama Canal was finally built by a ( ) consortium.1.0 分FranceA、ItalyB、BritainC、AmericaD、我的答案：D27According to the 2008 ARIS, ( ) of American follow Christianity.1.0 分76%A、70%B、51%C、40%D、我的答案：A28There are ( ) justices in the Supreme Court.1.0 分6A、7B、C、89D、我的答案：D29The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and Appalachian Mountains.1.0 分A、Rocky MountainsB、Andes MountainsC、Alps MountainsD、Atlas Mountains我的答案：A30Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )0.0 分A、He was also a Doctor.B、He loved reading.C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.我的答案：D31Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America.1.0 分StateA、LawB、C、TreasuryWarD、我的答案：C32Why doesn't western scholars think Confucianism is religion?( )1.0 分A、Because Confucianism does not talk about an after life.B、Because Confucianism is not accepted by western people.C、Because western scholars don't know Confucianism.D、Because very few people follow Confucianism.我的答案：A33Which one of following is polite in western culture?( )1.0 分A、Throwing paper on the groundB、Smoking in restaurantC、Spitting in the streetD、Waiting bus in a queue我的答案：D34Berlin Wall was ended in ( ).1.0 分1989A、1988B、1987C、1986D、我的答案：A35The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( ).1.0 分A、White, Hispanic and BlackB、White, Black and HispanicC、White, Black and AsianD、White, Asian and Black我的答案：A36Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( )1.0 分A、Large family farms are much more productive.B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America.C、Most income of farm households is from non-farm sources.D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities.我的答案：D37How often is the president elected for?( )1.0 分A、3 years4 yearsB、5 yearsC、6 yearsD、我的答案：B38Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )1.0 分A、The government is small.B、Leaders are educated.C、There are many traditions.D、The society is classless.我的答案：C39Why don't many people in New York City want a car?( )1.0 分A、Because car is expensive in New York City.B、Because traffic is bad in New York City.C、Because there is no place to park cars in New York City.D、Because the number of cars is limited by government.我的答案：C40In China, the life expectancy is ( ) years.1.0 分70A、72B、75C、D、79我的答案：C41( ) was the state with the highest crime rate in America.1.0 分FloridaA、TexasB、C、New YorkGeorgiaD、我的答案：A42Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )1.0 分A、Because it was too expensive.B、Because many people died.C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal.D、Because the American government decided to buld it by themselves.我的答案：C43Which one of following is right?( )1.0 分A、In western countries, old people always live with children.B、After people die, firstly the doctor will come to confirm death.C、People in Australia must be burned after they die.D、The funeral must be held in church.我的答案：B44The war with Mexico was started in ( ).1.0 分A、18461847B、1848C、1849D、我的答案：A45Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )1.0 分A、Banks stopped lending.B、Companies cut jobs.C、Stock market crashed.D、People got more job opportunity.我的答案：D46The USA purchased Florida from ( ).1.0 分SpainA、the UKB、FranceC、ItalyD、我的答案：A47Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )1.0 分A、Most of American labour force are in services.B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture.C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture.D、American labour force is more than Chinese.我的答案：A48Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )1.0 分ChinaA、JapanB、C、South KoreaD、Germany我的答案：A49Which one is wrong about Hawaii?( )1.0 分A、It is in the Atlantic Ocean.B、There are 8 main islands.C、It is the 50th states of America.D、America took over Hawaii government from the local king.我的答案：A50There are ( ) Congressional Districts in the House of Representatives.1.0 分200A、231B、435C、521D、我的答案：C二、 判断题（题数：50，共 50.0 分）1In America, government wants to involve in religion, but the religious people reject them.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×2Senators are elected for 5 year.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×3Agnostic is 100% certain that there is no god.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×4In America, president can not veto legislation.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×5In 2012 presidential election, Mitt Romney is from Republican Party.( )0.0 分我的答案： ×6Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×7There is only one given name in western name.( )1.0分我的答案：×8Over the lasr few years, guns are becoming more and more popular in America.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×9Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )1.0分我的答案：×10In 2008, most of America agriculture imports were from China.( )1.0分我的答案：×11China was not affected much by the GFC Recession.( )0.0分我的答案：×12British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620.( )我的答案：×13Now services in China grows very fast.( )0.0分我的答案：×14In western countries, eye contact is important.( )0.0分我的答案：×15The membership of the Democratic Party is hard.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×16In history, there were 5 American presidents were killed.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×17Senators are elected for 5 year.( )1.0分我的答案：×The first telephone line was built in 1877.( )0.0分我的答案：×19The violent crime rate delines when the incarceration rate increases.( )0.0分我的答案：×20A senator and a representative can only be elected for two times.( )1.0分我的答案：×21Chinese culture is better than American culture.( )1.0分我的答案：×22In America, government wants to involve in religion, but the religious people reject them.( )1.0分我的答案：×23Chinese culture is better than America culture.( )1.0分我的答案：×24Christopher Columbus did 5 voyages between 1492 and 1503.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×25Modern weapons were used in the Civil War.( )0.0分我的答案：×26The Constituional Convention was held in Philadelphia.( ) 0.0分我的答案：×27In America, it's hard to enter college, but easy to graduate.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×28Thomas Paine was born in France.( )1.0分我的答案：×29In America and Australia, people prefer to big motorbikes.( )0.0分我的答案：×30Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in the economy.( )1.0分我的答案：×31In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks was the best defensive team during the season.( ) 0.0分我的答案：×32Britain won the Battle of Yorktown.( )1.0分我的答案：×33There is no Christianity in China.( )1.0分我的答案：×It's expensive to have a horse.( )0.0分我的答案：×35The total area of China is bigger than America.( )1.0分我的答案：×36The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×37In America, voting is compulsory.( )1.0分我的答案：×38In western culture, wedding rings are worn on right hand.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×39America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )我的答案：×4096% of the farmers are black people.( )1.0分我的答案：×41Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball which isa good sport for winter.( )0.0分我的答案：×42Gambling is legal in western countries.( )0.0分我的答案：×43The British Parliamentary System, the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch are separated.( )1.0分我的答案：×44A senator and a representative can only be elected for two times.( )我的答案：×45The violent crime rate delines when the incarceration rate increases.( ) 0.0分我的答案：×46Kobe Bryant is amateur basketball player.( )1.0分我的答案：×47The Cold War continued for only a few years.( )1.0分我的答案：×48Originally, the Christians were called Catholics.( )0.0分我的答案：×49"Tiger Woods" is the real name of Woods.( )1.0分我的答案：×During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets to France.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×。

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

英美概况期末习题3The Final Examination Paper for the Course of―An Introduction to the Society and Culture of Major English-speakingCountries‖I. Choose the correct answer from each of the following, and write down the corresponding letter in the brackets. (20 points) ( C )1. 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 of Spiritual and the Lords of 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.( B )2. Where is the international tennis championship held?A. Wembley.B. Wimbledon.C. St AndrewsD. Clapham.( D )3..In 1960s in the U.S., the one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called .A.the ―Hippies‖B.the ―Beat Generation‖C.the ―Me Generation‖D.the ―Lost Generation‖( C )4. Which group of people can NOT vote in the generalelection in Great Britain?A.members in the house of CommonsB.Lords in the House of LordsC.the UK citizens above the age of 18D.the UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic( B )5. Which of the following is the world’s oldest national newspaper?A．T he Times.B．T he Observer.C．T he Guardian.D．T he Financial Times( C )6. The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except____A.George Washington.B.Thomas Jefferson.C.William Penn.D.Benjamin Franklin.( B )7. In order to go to university, secondary school students in the U.S.must meet the following requirements except that ________.A .they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB they make good impressions during the interviewsC.they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD.they pass the college entrance examination.( A )8. In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except ________.A. for finding a job in society.B. for having a place in a community.C. for identifying themselves with dominant values.D. for getting together with friends.( C )9. The ―American system‖ of mass production was first used in .A. car industryB. textile industryC. firearms industryD. agriculture( D )10. Which of the following is NOT a power of American president?A. The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.B. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.C. The president can make laws.D. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulationsand directives regarding the work of the federal departments.IV. Fill in the blanks (15%)11. Britain consists of four nations, including England, Scotland , Wales, and one-sixth of Iraland .12. One of the developments brought about by the Industrial Revolution in America is the emergence of new forms of business organizations, notably the International joint venture and the multi-national corporation .13. Public and private colleges depend on three sources of income: student intuition_,endowments, and __ government funding__.14. The congress is divided into house of representatives with 435 members whoserve two-year terms, and senate with 100 lawmakers who serve six-year terms.15. ___The London Stock Exchange _____ is one of the busiest share-dealing centersin the world.16. The Supreme Court is composed of one chief justice and four associatejustice.II. Explain the following in English(30%)17 .Open UniversityThe Open University (also commonly referred to by its initialism OU) is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom. The university is funded by a combination of student fees, contract income, and allocations for teaching and research by the higher education funding bodies in each of the four countries of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). It is notable for having an open entry policy, i.e. students' previous academic achievements are not taken into account for entry to most undergraduate courses. The majority of the OU's undergraduate students are based in the United Kingdom and principally study off-campus, but many of its courses (both undergraduate and postgraduate) can be studied off-campus anywhere in the world.There are a number of full-time postgraduate research students based on the 48 hectare university campus where theyuse the OU facilities for research, as well as more than 1000 members of academic and research staff and over 2500 administrative, operational and support staff.18.TabloidTabloid may refer to:a newspaper engaging in tabloid journalismTabloid (newspaper format)Tabloid (paper size)Tabloid (TV series), a Canadian television seriesTabloid (film), a 2010 documentary by Errol MorrisSopwith Tabloid, an aircraft"Tabloid Magazine", a song from The Living End's album Modern Artillery19.the function of British parliamentThe main functions of British Parliament are: (1) to pass laws;(2) to provide, by voting for taxation, the means of carrying on the work of government; (3) to examine government Policy and administrations, including proposal for expenditure; and (4) to debate the major issues of the day.20.the Bill of RightsThe Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These limitations serve to protect the natural rights of liberty and property. They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public. While originally the amendments applied only to the federal government, most of their provisions have since been held to apply to the states by way of the Fourteenth Amendment.21.the ―Lost Generation‖The "Lost Generation" is a term used to refer to the generation, actually an age cohort, that came of age during World War I. The term was popularized by Ernest Hemingway who used it as one of two contrasting epigraphs for his novel, "The Sun Also Rises." In that volume Hemingway credits the phrase to Gertrude Stein, who was then his mentor and patron.22.the Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the ContinentalCongress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. John Adams put forth a resolution earlier in the year which made a formal declaration inevitable. A committee was assembled to draft the formal declaration, to be ready when congress voted on independence. Adams persuaded the committee to select Thomas Jefferson to compose the original draft of the document,[2] which congress would edit to produce the final version. The Declaration was ultimately a formal explanation of why Congress had voted on July 2 to declare independence from Great Britain, more than a year after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. The Independence Day of the United States of America is celebrated on July 4, the day Congress approved the wording of the Declaration.23.―WASP‖ cultureWhite Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP) is an informal term, often derogatory or disparaging, for a closed group of high-status Americans mostly of British Protestant ancestry. The term implies this group wields disproportionate financial and social power.The term is also used in Australia and Canada for similar powerful groups. While WASP power in the United States was unchallenged throughout the 19th century and the early 20th century, most scholars agree that the group's influence has waned since the end of World War II, with the growing importance of Jews, Catholics, and other former outsiders.24.semi-detached housesSemi-detached houses on the Great West Road,photographed on the way to Heathrow.I took the airport bus from somewhere in Central London. The Underground extension to Heathrow was not built until 1977. The location is very approximate. Semi-detached housing (often abbreviated to semi in the UK, Canada and Australia, as in "three-bedroom semi") consists of pairs of houses built side by side as units sharing a party wall and usually in such a way that each house's layout is a mirror image of its twin. This style of housing, although built throughout the world, is commonly seen as particularly symbolic of the suburbanisation of the United Kingdom and Ireland, or post-war homes in Central Canada. Confusingly, this is sometimes colloquially called a duplex in New England, other parts of the United States, and most of Canada, a term used elsewhere for two apartments, one above the other.This type of housing can be thought of as being a half-way state between terraced or row housing and single-family detached homes. Terraced housing is constituted by continuous row houses with open spaces at the front and back, while semi-detachedhouses have front, rear and any one side open spaces, and individual detached houses have open spaces on all sides.25.OxbridgeOxbridge is a portmanteau of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England, and the term is used to refer to them collectively, often with implications of perceived superior social status. "Oxbridge" can be used as a noun referring to either or both universities or as an adjective describing them or their students.26.The Canterbury TalesThe Canterbury T ales is a collection of stories written inMiddle English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century. The tales (mostly written in verse although some are in prose) are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The prize for this contest is a free meal at the Tabard Inn at Southwark on their return.V. Answer the following questions briefly. (35points)27. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the U. S. government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other? (10%)The answer to the former question is as follows.The three branches—the Legislative, the Executive, headed by the president. And the Judicial, headed by the Supreme Court. The Legislative, including both houses of Congress (the Senate and the House of Representative) .The legislative branch is the only branch that can make federal laws, levy federal taxes and declare war or put foreign treaties into effect. The Executive, headed by the president. The president can appoint federal judges as vacancies occur, including members of the Supreme Court. All such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments. He is the commander in chief of the armed forces. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court with a chief justice and 8 associate justices. The Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases arising out of the Constitution and other cases which do not arise out of individual states. The Supreme Court has the judicial review power.The answer to the latter question is as follows.System of ―checks and balances ‖ of the three-part national government works to keep serious mistakes from being made by one branch or another.28.How to identify people of different classes in British society?(8%)In British society,the classes mainly are classified into upper classes of society ,middle class and salaried people.We should correctly know their strengths and weaknesses.With the objective attitude to the question .29.What factors contribute to the success of American business and industry?(10%) Factors contributing to success Sound business idea.Skills in both making and selling the product/delivering the service and running a business.Competent staff.Good cashflow management.Management of inventory, debtors and creditors.Able to adapt and change, making use of new technologies.Good people management and client relationship management.Good marketing plan.30.Hamlet is one of the best-known tragedies by William Shakespeare, what do you know about the play? (7%) An analysis of Hamlet's characterWilliam Shakespeare, the most remarkable playwright and poet of England in the period of the Renaissance. Hamlet, as one of the four great tragedies of Shakespeare, it creates many vivid characters, particularly the image of Hamlet is most well-know.Hamlet is the prince of Denmark. In the early period of time, he has an enthusiastic spirit and positive attitude towards life. Wecan find it from Ophelia’s compliment: ―The courtier’s, soldier’s, scholar’s eye, tongue sword; the expectancy and rose of the state; the glass of fashion and the mould of form; the observed of all observers‖ (Vickers, 1981:46). But after his father’s death, his mother’s remarriage, his uncle’s usurpation and his girl friend’s betrayal, everything changes in his life and he has to face many choices.Some people think Hamlet is weak and hesitant because his hesitance of killing his uncle and he is skeptical about the words of his father’s ghost. But that is unreasonable. Hamlet is not weak; on the contrary, he is intelligent and brave. He is honest in nature, but he has to play as a madman. He is kind in nature, but he has to revenge. Facing the contrast and difficulties in his life, he doesn’t shrink back but choose to accomplish the revenge plan with more efforts. Sometimes, Hamlet shows doubts, shake and weak will, however, this is not his character. By nature, Hamlet is strong. He's energetic with a magnificent soul. He is magnificent and strong even in times of setbacks, since a man of determination makes far wiser choices at tryingmoments than a vulnerable striving man. Such was the comment for Hamlet by Belinskiy(1948:207) which obviously explains the strong of Hamlet. As the prince of Denmark, on one hand, he must obtain realistic proof to prove his uncle’s crimes; one the other hand, he hopes the revenge is not only the personal revenge, but the change of society. He prays in Act 1, Scene 5: ―The tim e is out of joint – O, cursed spite that ever I was born to set it right‖ (Shakespeare, 2002:63). The great conflict between the glorious ideals of humanists and the dark reality of society makes Hamlet more powerful and alive. Hamlet is a representative of humanism in Renaissance. Just like Hegel(1885:391)’s words about Hamlet ―What he suspected isn’t what he should do, but how to complete it‖.Many scholars think the relationship between Hamlet and his mother is Oedipus complex. It is true that in Hamlet’s revenge he shows his hate and love to his mother, but that’s not Oedipus complex. Oedipus complex is a desire for sexual involvement with the parent of the opposite sex and a sense of rivalry with the parent of the same sex (Wolff, 2002:1423).Hamlet loves his parents. After his father dead, he hates his mother because he thinks she betrays his father. As a son, no matter who he may is, he will get angrily when his mother remarries. He shows his anger and disappointment in Act 1, Scene 2: ―Frailty, thy na me is woman!A little month, or ere those shoes were old with which she follow'd my poor father's body. Like Niobe, all tears: why she, even she‖ (Shakespeare, 2002:34). From this we can get that Hamlet knows clearly what to love and what to hate. He is a normal person like everyone.At last, no matter how we evaluate Hamlet, we just express our personal view. There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes. All in all, Hamlet’s character is complex and profound; his image is distinct and great. That is the only thing we can’t deny.。

英美⽂化概况试题1⼭东经济学院2010--2011学年第 1学期期末试题英美⽂化概况（110126）试卷（1）注意事项：所有的答案都必须写在答题纸上，答在试卷上⼀律⽆效Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）1. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland.2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known:in the world for its endless political problems.3. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union.5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland.6. In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged people fromScotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because they wanted to increase its control over Ireland.7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength.8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have.9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party.10. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy.11. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth.12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candidatefor public office.13. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs.14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world orderdominated by the United States.15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits continuing importance in world politics.- 1 - （共4 页）17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday.18. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain.19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing.20. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. Ⅱ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本⼤题共20⼩题，每⼩题1分，共20分）21. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?A. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?A. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan.24. What did the US mean by Containment?A. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking out of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in ____.A. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etcD. a European federal government26. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.27. After the WWII, the United States became a stronger country, proved by- 2 -the following facts except__.A. the US suffered no losses in the war.B. the US was the sole possessor of atomic bombs.C. the US had over 70% of the gold reserve of the world in its coffers.D. the US had over 50% of industrial production of the world in its hand.28. Lord Baltimore’s feudal plan failed NOT because _____.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.29. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet?A. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes?A. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?A. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in ___.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160633. Which of the following can not be found in London?A. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres34. “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 Revolution35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live?A. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time?A. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football- 3 -37. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?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.38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of ___.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. Where is the international tennis championship held?A. WembleyB. WimbledonC. LondonD. EdinburghⅢ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本⼤题共5⼩题，每⼩题8分，共40分）41. The Functions of Parliament42. Puritanism43. Grammar School44. The declaration of Independence45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本⼤题任选⼀题，20分）46. What are the purposes of the British education system? Please commenton these purposes.47. What are the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy?- 4 -。

一、单项选择题〔题数：50，共50.0 分〕1Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Because it was too expensive.B、Because many people died.C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal.D、Because the American government decidded to buld it by themselves.正确答案：C 我的答案：C2The most popular pets in America is ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、DogB、FishC、BirdD、Cat正确答案：D 我的答案：D31 kilogram is ( ) pounds.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、0.6B、1.7C、2.1D、2.2正确答案：D 我的答案：DWhich one of following is polite in western culture?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Throwing paper on the groundB、Smoking in restaurantC、Spitting in the streetD、Waiting bus in a queue正确答案：D 我的答案：D5Which car company has the most market in America?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、GMB、FordC、ToyotaD、Honda正确答案：A 我的答案：A6According to the 2010 Pew Survey, ( ) of Chinese believe folk religion.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、18.2%B、5.1%C、13.8%D、21.9%正确答案：D 我的答案：D7Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )〔1.0分〕A、Banks stopped lending.B、Companies cut jobs.C、Stock market crashed.D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案：D 我的答案：D8( ) was the state with the highest crime rate in America.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、FloridaB、TexasC、New YorkD、Georgia正确答案：A 我的答案：A9( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、ArizonaB、MarylandC、TexasD、Nevada正确答案：C 我的答案：C10Which one is right about George Washington?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分He was graduated from college.B、He had three children.C、He had no experience in military action.D、He was revered as the "Father of the United States".正确答案：D 我的答案：D11The Great Depression started in ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1929B、1932C、1933D、1939正确答案：A 我的答案：A12Which one is wrong about 9/11?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、About 3000 people were killed.B、It happened in 2002.C、The World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked.D、It was the first attack on mainland USA since 1812.正确答案：B 我的答案：B13Which was wrong about the Civil War?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、America was kept as one country.Slavery was abolished.C、After the Battle of Gettysburg, the North started to win.D、The South was strong in "hard power".正确答案：D 我的答案：D14The Democratic Party is also called ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Enlightened PartyB、Judicial PartyC、Conservative PartyD、Liberal Party正确答案：D 我的答案：D15Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、10B、20C、30D、40正确答案：A 我的答案：A16Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、The government is small.B、Leaders are educated.There are many traditions.D、The society is classless.正确答案：C 我的答案：C17Which is right about American college?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Many American college students have part time jobs.B、There is only one chance to do college entrance exam.C、There are many classed even at night.D、Friends and classmates will help you to study.正确答案：A 我的答案：A18Voting can not be ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、In personB、AbsenteeC、Making a phone callD、By mail正确答案：C 我的答案：C19Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Air pollutionB、Water shortageC、Loss of agricultural landdesertification正确答案：C 我的答案：C2068% of the 79 inventors with more than 300 utility paten families are from ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、AustraliaB、JapanC、GermanyD、USA正确答案：D 我的答案：D21The biggest religion by followers is ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、IslamB、HinduismC、ChristianityD、Buddhism正确答案：C 我的答案：C22Which one of following is not an American company?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、GoogleB、CocaColaC、FacebookD、Airbus正确答案：D 我的答案：D23Which one is wrong about Franklin Delano Roosevelt?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was also known as FDR.B、He give American people confidence during the Great Depression.C、He was elected as president for 3 times.D、He started many government programs to provide work to people.正确答案：C 我的答案：C24Why don't many people in New York City want a car?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Because car is expensive in New York City.B、Because traffic is bad in New York City.C、Because there is no place to park cars in New York City.D、Because the number of cars is limited by government.正确答案：C 我的答案：C25World Series is held in ( ) every year.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、JulyB、AugustC、SeptemberD、October正确答案：D 我的答案：D26Who is the most powerful person according to the 2013 Forbes List?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Vladimir PutinB、Barack ObamaC、Xi JinpingD、Pope Francis正确答案：A 我的答案：A27Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was also a Doctor.B、He loved reading.C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.正确答案：A 我的答案：A28In ( ), Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the USA.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、2006B、2007C、2008D、2009正确答案：C 我的答案：C29Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was the 16th president of America.B、He was killed in 1865 when the Civil War was just finished.C、He was a businessman and then became politician.D、He was born in a poor farm family.正确答案：C 我的答案：C30In American countries, ( ) has the highest homicide rate.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、USAB、BrazilC、JamaicaD、Honduras正确答案：D 我的答案：D31The amendments to the Constitution must be supported by ( ) of the States.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、72%B、73%C、74%D、75%正确答案：D 我的答案：D32Christopher Columbus was the first person to cross the ( ) Ocean.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、B、IndianC、ArcticD、Atlantic正确答案：D 我的答案：D33George Washington declared ( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Thanksgiving DayB、ChristmasC、HalloweenD、New Year's Day正确答案：A 我的答案：A34( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、WaterB、NuclearC、WindD、Coal正确答案：D 我的答案：D35The new Constitution was singed in ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1787B、C、1785D、1784正确答案：A 我的答案：A36Michael Phelps won ( ) Olympic medals.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、18B、20C、22D、25正确答案：C 我的答案：C37Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、China has more railways than America.B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly.D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China.正确答案：A 我的答案：A38Which statement of following is wrong?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.B、Germany reunited in 1990.C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.正确答案：C 我的答案：C39Which one is wrong about housing in western countries?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、Apartment is preferred by young and old people.B、Couples get mortgage from bank to buy a house or an apartment.C、Real estate is cheap in Australia.D、More people live in houses than in high buildings.正确答案：C 我的答案：C40The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、VillainB、HeroC、MonsterD、Saviour正确答案：C 我的答案：C41Registering to vote costs ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、＄5B、＄10C、＄20D、No cost正确答案：D 我的答案：D42In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1967B、1968C、1969D、1970正确答案：C 我的答案：C43The Panama Canal was finally built by a ( ) consortium.〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、FranceB、ItalyC、BritainD、America正确答案：D 我的答案：D44The American Bill of Rights was effective in ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、1787B、1786C、1791D、1792正确答案：C 我的答案：C45Which one is wrong about Thomas Edison?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、He was educated in school.B、His first job is telegraph operator.C、He had many patents.D、He invented electric light bulb.正确答案：A 我的答案：A46Bill is the short version of ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、WilliamB、StevenC、RobertD、Richard正确答案：A 我的答案：A47The capital city of Australia is ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、SydneyB、CanberraC、MelbourneD、Brisbane正确答案：B 我的答案：B48What does "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." mean?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、When travelling in Rome, do what the Roman people do.B、When you are staying in another place, you should respect local culture.C、If you are in another place, you should act like the local people.D、When living in Rome, you should do what the Roman people do.正确答案：C 我的答案：C49The Super Bowl is usually held ( ).〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、AT the end of JanuaryB、In MarchC、In MayD、In November正确答案：A 我的答案：A50Which is the largest states by population?( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分A、TexasB、New YorkC、CaliforniaD、Florida正确答案：C 我的答案：C二、判断题〔题数：50，共50.0 分〕1There is only one given name in western name.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×2Each State has the same Constitution.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×3"Tiger Woods" is the real name of Woods.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×4The British Parliamentary System, the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch are separated.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×5There is no Christianity in China.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×6Now services in China grows very fast.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√7Over the lasr few years, guns are becoming more and more popular in America.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×8British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√9In America, president can not veto legislation.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×10Henry Ford was the first man in the world using moving assembly line in factory.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√11Senators are elected for 5 year.( )〔1.0分〕正确答案：×我的答案：×12The first telephone line was built in 1877.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√13Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×14Warren Buffett was born in a rich family.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×15Boston is on the West Coast of America.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×16In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×1710% of people in America use left hand.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√18Thomas Paine was born in France.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×192014 AD means 2014 Before the Birth of Jesus Christ.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×20Before America purchased it,Alaska was belong to Mexico.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×21In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks was the best defensive team during the season.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√22Agnostic is 100% certain that there is no god.( )〔1.0分〕正确答案：×我的答案：×23In America and Australia, people prefer to big motorbikes.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√24The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×25American president can be elected for 3 terms.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×26It's expensive to have a horse.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√27The Constituional Convention was held in Philadelphia.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√28The total area of China is bigger than America.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×29Many western students go on a gap year after finishing high school.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√30In western countries, people don't always say thank you to other people.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×31The Communist Party in the USA is not legal.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×32The Cold War continued for only a few years.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×33Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in the economy.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×34Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball which is a good sport for winter.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√35The Great Depression only happened in America.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×36America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×37The aim to build the Panama Canal was to connect America and Panama.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×3896% of the farmers are black people.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×39Benjamin Franklin was born in a rich family and well educated.〔〕〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×40The Pew Global Attitudes Project shows that rich countries have stronger belief in religion, but the poor countries have lower belief in religion.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×41Because many West Germans fled to the East, the West Germany government built the Berlin Wall.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×42In western countries, eye contact is important.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√43Per capita means a person.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√44Gambling is legal in western countries.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√45Women never won the Nobel Prize.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×46The membership of the Democratic Party is hard.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×47There are no catholics in China.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×48China was not affected much by the GFC Recession.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√49Originally, the Christians were called Catholics.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：√我的答案：√50A senator and a representative can only be elected for two times.( )〔1.0分〕1.0 分正确答案：×我的答案：×学习文档仅供参考。

英美文化与概况期末考试填空与简答复习题1、正误判断题：( 40题)判断下列题目的正误：1.Ireland was an independent kingdom before the Anglo-Saxon invaders came. ( )2.State-run school in Britain is also called public school. ( )3.Britain is an island country, with its coastline running about 8,000 kilometers. ( )4.Most British families are extended families. ( )5.Great Britain’s coastline is highly regular with many bays and inlets that provide lots ofharbors and shelters for ships and boats. ( )6.Hispanics refers to the Spanish-speaking people from Latin America. ( )7.To the north of Great Britain the seaway is open and leads to the Arctic Ocean. ( )8.Most Jews went to America during the First World War. ( )9.Most English weather experts find it easy to give a correct and reliable weather forecast.( )10.Both Welsh and Scottish people are descendents of Celts. ( )11.Noble class has already disappeared in Britain since the first industrial revolution. ( )12.Nowadays, a majority of British people believe in the Church of Rome. ( )13.Nowadays, marriage is still regarded as a holy relationship and can not be terminated tilldeath. ( )14.The development of Middle English was greatly influenced by French and Latin. ( )15.Like U.S.A, the United Kingdom is also a melting-pot of different cultures. ( )16.London, the capital of the UK, is situated on the Severn River near its mouth. ( )n and black minorities are no longer suffering from discrimination and disadvantages.( )18.The Constitution of the United States provides that vice-president shall be President of theSenate. ( )19.English people originate from the descendents of English-speaking Anglo-Saxons and theJutes. ( )20.The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States. ( )21.The expansion of the British Empire helped to spread English into many countries and placesall over the world. ( )22. Henry VI was responsible for the establishment of the Church of England. ( )23. In terms of structure, the British central government includes three parts: the monarch, Parliament, and the cabinet. ( )24. Britain was the first nation to establish a nuclear power station. ( )25. Parliament is the supreme legislative organ of the United Kingdom. It consists of three parts: the prime minister, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. ( )26. Britain produced many great scientists, such as Newton, Faraday, Darwin and Einstein. ( )27. The nationalized industries in Britain include coalmining, electricity, telecommunications, railways, etc. ( )28. One of the basic principles of English law is “natural law”, which means moral law. ( )29. Britain has more than 90 universities, and about one-third of their students are postgraduates.( )30. Easter Day always arrives in summer. ( )31. To expand higher education, Britain founded the TV University in 1969. ( )32. British universities generally aim to develop students’creativity and analytical skills for careers. ( )33. British universities, different in size and academic level, are governed in a different way. ( )34. Most students, poor or rich, try to earn some money by taking jobs in winter for six weeks. ( )35. In British legal system, the principle of “habeas Corpus”serves as a protection against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment. ( )36. More than 81 Oxford mathematicians and scientists have won Nobel prizes. ( )37. Prime ministers from 1945 to 1974 were once students at Cambridge. That is why the Cambridge University is called “the cradle of British prime ministers.”( )38. Nowadays, Thanksgiving Day has generalized to be a reminder of being grateful for all you hope to possess. ( )39. Easter Day is the second most important religious holidays for Christians in the United States. ( )40. The life of congress is two years, and Representatives come up for re-election every four years ( )2、知识填空题：( 40题)在下列空格中填入正确的信息词，使其句子意思完整正确：1.Of all these isles, the largest one is called . For the sake of convenience,GreatBritain is often shortened to .2.United Kingdom is made up of four parts, __________, ____________, Scotland and_________________.3.The island of Great Britain can be divided into two parts according to itsgeographic features: the in the north and west and the in the south and southeast.4.In America, The presiding officer of the senate is the _________________ of theUnited States who serves as chairman when the Senate is in session.5.Britain did not produce cotton and textile industry used to rely on _______ as the principalfiber.6.In Britain, the city ___________ is well known for its production of automobiles, electricityequipment, electronics, munitions, and arms.7.British government is produced through contest between two major political parties every____ years8.British can enjoy higher education in three ways: _____________, polytechnics and__________________.9.Mainland America is situated in the southern part of North America with two land Neighbors,_________ to the north and _________ to the south.10.The longest river in Britain is the River ，which runs 355 kilometers and emptiesinto the Bristol Strait.11._____________ is the place where American President lives and works.12.British’s population is overwhelmingly , with about 90% living in urban areas and10% living in areas.13.Britain invented the locomotive and was the first country to build a in the world in1825.14.One of the most important US government principle is “Checks and ___________”.15.The majority of the British people believe in , which is the religion of the followersof .16.The most important and longest river running through the middle plain of America is_____________________.17.The U.K. has two churches: the Church of and the Churchof .18.Important heavy industries in Britain include _____________ and _____________.19.is the official language of the United Kingdom as well as the first language ofthe vast majority of its citizens.20.The power of Federal Government in America comes from the power delegated from_________ government.20. In Britain, the place where parliament has sessions in London is ________________.21. The US Congress has two chambers, the _________ and the ______________________. The Senate comprises ___ Senators, _____ from each of the 50 states22. In early times, British nobility can be divided into nobility and nobility according to the amount of the land they possessed.23. In Britain, the nucleus of the government is known as the , which is headed by the prime minister.24. In the United Kingdom, politics is under the control of political , and this is known as party politics.25. The US Constitution protects freedom of ________ and freedom of _________ so that common people can make their opinions known.26. The highest court in Britain is __________________.27. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous agreement, it becomes known as a jury.28. The English legal profession is divided into two branches:and .29. Britain was the first country to introduce a new economic system known as enterprise.30.To meet the increasing need and protect environment, Britain has begun to develop some new energies, such as _________, deriving from waste and crops..31.Traditionally, the British culture has been characterized by its requirement of and civility in doing things.32. To the south of San Francisco locates a famous valley, named __________________, which has now become the center of America’s electronic industry.33. The Mississippi River V alley, also known as the ______________, consists of the large area between the ____________ on the east and the __________ Mountains on the west.34. Britain has traditionally been a manufacturing nation and was once known as the “__ of the world.”35. One of the most famous natural park in America, Yellow Stone National Park, is situated in the state _________.36. ____________, the most striking gambling city in America, completely relies on the water from the Colorado River.37. Everything related with family life, including family meals, is regarded as in Britain.38. The working class people usually have a “tea” with hot dishes at about 5 o’clock in the afternoon; while the middle-class people normally have an early “tea” at about 4 or 5 o’clock in the afternoon.40.Private schools in Britain are officially called schools because they are independent of the government.2、简答问题：（15题）简要回答下列问题：1.Why is America compared to a melting-pot?2.What are the characters of typical British people?3.Why do British people like to talk about weather so much?4.What changes have taken place in British families? What are the possible causes forthose changes?5.Who are the famous Queens in British history? Please write down their names.6.What are the advantages and disadvantages of Jury Trial?7.What are the popular festivals in America? Please list two or three names of them.8.What is the function of monarch in Britain?9.Why is British government system called “Constitutional Monarchy”?10.Please list some famous rivers in America.11.What measures can government take to adjust the development of economy?12.Why do some Historians call black Americans “unwilling immigrants”?13.What are the factors that can help you decide social status of a man in British society?14.What are the spirits American People worship?15.How does American government system demonstrate the principle of “Checks andBalances”?。

3.3Agriculture in the USA1 In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat.A、CornB、PotatoC、TomatoD、Cotton正确答案：A2 ( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.A、ArizonaB、MarylandC、TexasD、Nevada正确答案：C3 96% of the farmers are black people.( )正确答案：×4 In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( )正确答案：×3.4Global Financial Crisis1 Recession is ( ) of negative GDP growth.A、1 quarterB、2 quartersC、3 quartersD、4 quarters正确答案：D2 The GFC Recession started in ( ).A、the USAB、the UKC、JapanD、France正确答案：A3 Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )A、Banks stopped lending.B、Companies cut jobs.C、Stock market crashed.D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案：D4 The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( ).A、Stock bubble burstB、Property bubble burstC、Dotcom bubble burstD、Asset price bubble burst正确答案：B3.5A Hero and a Villain1 Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.A、10B、20C、30D、40正确答案：A2 The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).A、VillainB、HeroC、MonsterD、Saviour正确答案：C3 Warren Buffett was born in a rich family.( )正确答案：×英美文化概论1.1Western Names1 In the format of western names,which name is put first?( )A、Family nameB、Last nameC、SurnameD、First name正确答案：D2 Bill is the short version of ( ).A、WilliamB、StevenC、RobertD、Richard正确答案：A3 There is only one given name in western name.( )正确答案：×1.2What is Culture1 Culture is the beliefs, ( ) and way-of-life of a community or society. A、traditionsB、habitsC、customsD、costumes正确答案：C2 Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture?( )A、Chinese foodB、Spring FestivelC、Chinese medicineD、Football正确答案：D3 Chinese culture is better than American culture.( )正确答案：×2.1Topography of the USA1 ( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.A、ColoradoB、IndianaC、AlabamaD、Alaska正确答案：D2 Which is the largest states by population?( )A、TexasB、New YorkC、CaliforniaD、Florida正确答案：C3 Boston is on the West Coast of America.( )正确答案：×2.2Three Icons of America1 Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )A、Because it is the first national park in the world.B、Because it is in America.C、Because it is the biggest national park in America.D、Because it is the first national park in America.正确答案：A2 Washington, Jefferson, () and Lincoln's faces are made on the Mount Rushmore.( )A、MadisonB、RooseveltC、KennedyD、Adams正确答案：B3 Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )A、The United KingdomB、CanadaC、AustraliaD、France正确答案：D2.3Comparison of the USA and China (1)1 In 2013, the population of China is about ( ) more than that of America. A、3 timesB、4 timesC、5 timesD、6 times正确答案：B2 Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )A、China has more railways than America.B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly.D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China.正确答案：A3 The most fresh water used in China is in ( ).A、DomesticB、IndustryC、LivestockD、Agriculture正确答案：D4 Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )A、Air pollutionB、Water shortageC、Loss of agricultural landD、desertification正确答案：C5 America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )正确答案：×2.4Comparison of the USA and China (2)1 The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( ).A、White, Hispanic and BlackB、White, Black and HispanicC、White, Black and AsianD、White, Asian and Black正确答案：A2 All the countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), Myanmar and Liberia.A、the UKB、B、the USAC、C、FranceD、D、Japan正确答案：B3 1 kilogram is ( ) pounds.A、0.6B、1.7C、2.1D、2.2正确答案：D4 Everyone in America and China can read and write.( )正确答案：×3.1Overview1 Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )A、ChinaB、JapanC、South KoreaD、Germany正确答案：A2 Which one of following is not an American company?( )A、GoogleB、CocaColaC、Facebook正确答案：D3 Per capita means a person.( )正确答案：√3.2Comparison of USA and China1 Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )A、Most of American labour force are in services.B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture.C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture.D、American labour force is more than Chinese.正确答案：A2 The UAS and ( ) is the major export markets of China.A、CanadaB、MexicoC、JapanD、South Korea正确答案：C3 ( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China. A、Water B、Nuclear C、Wind D、Coal正确答案：D4 Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in the economy.( ) 正确答案：×5 Now services in China grows very fast.( )正确答案：√3.3Agriculture in the USA1 In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat.A、CornB、PotatoC、TomatoD、Cotton正确答案：A2 ( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.A、ArizonaB、MarylandC、TexasD、Nevada正确答案：C3 96% of the farmers are black people.( )正确答案：×4 In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( )正确答案：×3.4Global Financial Crisis1 Recession is ( ) of negative GDP growth.A、1 quarterB、2 quartersC、3 quartersD、4 quarters2 The GFC Recession started in ( ).A、the USAB、the UKC、JapanD、France正确答案：A3 Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )A、Banks stopped lending.B、Companies cut jobs.C、Stock market crashed.D、People got more job opportunity.正确答案：D4 The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( ).A、Stock bubble burstB、Property bubble burstC、Dotcom bubble burstD、Asset price bubble burst正确答案：B3.5A Hero and a Villain1 Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.A、10B、20C、30D、40正确答案：A2 The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).A、VillainB、HeroC、MonsterD、Saviour正确答案：C3 Warren Buffett was born in a rich family.( )正确答案：×完整版答案请打开微信扫一扫下方二维码，关注公众号帮帮ING并回复英美文化本公众号提供210门尔雅视频课选修课答案和高等数学同济第七版答案等大学350门课后答案。

A、Largefamilyfarmsaremuchmoreproductive.
B、In2000,farmjobsareveryfewinAmerica.
C、Mostincomeoffarmhouseholdsisfromnon-farmsources.
D、InAmerica,allfarmershavejobsincities.
D、In2013,America'sinflationrateislowerthanChina's.
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WhichoneisrightaboutthelabourforceinAmericaandChina?()
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96%ofthefarmersareblackpeople.()
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In2008,mostofAmericanagricultureimportswerefromChina.()
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GlobalFinancialCrisis已完成成绩：?20.0分
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Whichoneiswrong,aboutthegeographyofAmericaandChina?()
A、ChinahasmorerailwaysthanAmerica.
B、Americahastwoneighbourcountries,CanadaandMexico.

一、单选题（题数：50，共 50.0 分）1 Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( ) 1.0 分我的答案：A2 Which is the largest states by population?( )1.0 分我的答案：C3 Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )1.0 分我的答案：C4 Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )1.0 分我的答案：C5 The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and Appalachian Mountains.1.0 分我的答案：A6 Where is the headquarter of the UN.( )1.0 分我的答案：D7 ( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.1.0 分我的答案：D8 The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).1.0 分我的答案：C9 When was Harvard University established?( )1.0 分我的答案：C10 In American football, the boy who throws the ball is called ( ).1.0 分我的答案：C11 ( ) was the state with the highest crime rate in America.1.0 分12 How many commandments does Christianity have?( ) 1.0 分1.0 分我的答案：D14 When was the UN established?( )1.0 分我的答案：B15 The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes.1.0 分我的答案：A16 Which one of following statement is wrong?( ) 1.0 分我的答案：A17 In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon.1.0 分我的答案：C18 The UAS and ( ) is the major export markets of China.1.0 分我的答案：C19 People follow Hinduism are mainly from ( ).1.0 分我的答案：A20 In American countries, ( ) has the highest homicide rate.1.0 分我的答案：D21 Why did the Cold War avoid direct conflict?( )1.0 分我的答案：C22 ( ) was the state with the highest crime rate in America.1.0 分我的答案：A23 Alfred Nobel was from ( ).1.0 分我的答案：A24 Which one is wrong about the American political system?( ) 1.0 分我的答案：C25 Which statement of following is wrong?( )1.0 分我的答案：C26 Which car company has the most market in America?( )1.0 分我的答案：A27 Which one is wrong about Thomas Edison?( )1.0 分我的答案：A28 The war with Mexico was started in ( ).1.0 分我的答案：A29 Washington, Jefferson, () and Lincoln's faces are made on the Mount Rushmore.( ) 1.0 分我的答案：B30 Which statement about western marriage is wrong?( ) 1.0 分我的答案：D31 The most popular pets in America is ( ).1.0 分我的答案：D32 The first long distance telephone was built in ( ).1.0 分我的答案：A33 To buy a handgun, you must be ( ) years old.1.0 分我的答案：D34 Why don't many people in New York City want a car?( )1.0 分我的答案：C35 68% of the 79 inventors with more than 300 utility paten families are from ( ).1.0 分我的答案：D36 The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes.1.0 分我的答案：A37 How often is the president elected for?( )1.0 分我的答案：B38 The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ).1.0 分我的答案：D39 Which is right about American college?( )1.0 分我的答案：A40 World Series is held in ( ) every year.1.0 分我的答案：D41 Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( ) 1.0 分我的答案：A42 45 is belong to ( ) at the stages in a person's life.1.0 分我的答案：B43 Which one of following is right?( )1.0 分我的答案：B44 The Cold War began in ( ).1.0 分我的答案：D45 The American president can be elected for ( ).1.0 分我的答案：C46 In America, it's common to add ( ) to a bill as a tip.1.0 分我的答案：C47 Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture?( ) 1.0 分我的答案：D48 There are ( ) teams in the the National Football League.1.0 分我的答案：C49 To buy a handgun, you must be ( ) years old.1.0 分我的答案：D50 Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).1.0 分。

1Which one is wrong about the Great Depression?( )1.0 分A、The Great Depression started with the crash of the New York stock market.B、More than 9000 banks closed down.C、It took a short time for the New York Stock to recover.D、Many people became homeless because of the Great Depression.我的答案：C2About ( ) of Christians belong to Catholics.1.0 分A、45%B、50%C、55%D、60%我的答案：C3Which statement of following is wrong?( )1.0 分A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.B、Germany reunited in 1990.C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.我的答案：C4The GFC Recession started in ( ).1.0 分A、the USAB、the UKC、JapanD、France我的答案：A5The Great Depression started in ( ).1.0 分A、1929B、1932C、1933D、1939我的答案：A6The first constitution, Article of Confederation was made in ( ).0.0 分A、1778B、1779C、1780D、1781我的答案：A71 kilogram is ( ) pounds.1.0 分A、0.6B、1.7C、2.1D、2.2我的答案：D8Which is not the key characteristics of religion in America?( )1.0 分A、Seperation of church and stateB、Variety of beliefC、Concerned with moralityD、Helping everyone in the world我的答案：D9The symbol of The Democratic Party is ( ).1.0 分A、EagleB、ElephantC、DonkeyD、Horse我的答案：C10In 1778, ( ) signed Treaty of Alliance with America.1.0 分A、SpainB、HollandC、FranceD、Britain我的答案：C11Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).1.0 分A、He established his first oil refinery when he was 24.B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper.C、When he was 20, he started his own company.D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation.我的答案：D12Which document was not signed by Benjamin Franklin?( )1.0 分A、The Declaration of IndependenceB、Treaty with FranceC、Peace TreatyD、Article of Confederation我的答案：D13( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.1.0 分A、ColoradoB、IndianaC、AlabamaD、Alaska我的答案：D14Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )1.0 分A、The United KingdomB、CanadaC、AustraliaD、France我的答案：D15Which is the largest states by population?( )1.0 分A、TexasB、New YorkC、CaliforniaD、Florida我的答案：C16Registering to vote costs ( ).1.0 分A、＄5B、＄10C、＄20D、No cost我的答案：D17Which is wrong about American people?( )0.0 分A、American people are patriotic.B、American people like to talk about politics and religion.C、American people are outspoken.D、American people respect time.我的答案：C18The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes.1.0 分A、4B、5C、6D、7我的答案：A19The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ).1.0 分A、Washington D.C.B、New YorkC、BostonD、Lexington and Concord我的答案：D20Texas was the ( ) state of America.1.0 分A、26thB、27thC、28thD、29th我的答案：C21( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.1.0 分A、ArizonaB、MarylandC、TexasD、Nevada我的答案：C22Which one of following is not the feature of Australia?( )1.0 分A、KoalaB、KangarooC、AboriginesD、Maoris我的答案：D23Voting can not be ( ).1.0 分A、In personB、AbsenteeC、Making a phone callD、By mail我的答案：C24Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )1.0 分A、Because it is the first national park in the world.B、Because it is in America.C、Because it is the biggest national park in America.D、Because it is the first national park in America.我的答案：A2568% of the 79 inventors with more than 300 utility paten families are from ( ).1.0 分A、AustraliaB、JapanC、GermanyD、USA我的答案：D26The Panama Canal was finally built by a ( ) consortium.1.0 分A、FranceB、ItalyC、BritainD、America我的答案：D27According to the 2008 ARIS, ( ) of American follow Christianity.1.0 分A、76%B、70%C、51%D、40%我的答案：A28There are ( ) justices in the Supreme Court.1.0 分A、6B、7C、8D、9我的答案：D29The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and AppalachianMountains.1.0 分A、Rocky MountainsB、Andes MountainsC、Alps MountainsD、Atlas Mountains我的答案：A30Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )0.0 分A、He was also a Doctor.B、He loved reading.C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.我的答案：D31Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America.1.0 分A、StateB、LawC、TreasuryD、War我的答案：C32Why doesn't western scholars think Confucianism is religion?( )1.0 分A、Because Confucianism does not talk about an after life.B、Because Confucianism is not accepted by western people.C、Because western scholars don't know Confucianism.D、Because very few people follow Confucianism.我的答案：A33Which one of following is polite in western culture?( )1.0 分A、Throwing paper on the groundB、Smoking in restaurantC、Spitting in the streetD、Waiting bus in a queue我的答案：D34Berlin Wall was ended in ( ).1.0 分A、1989B、1988C、1987D、1986我的答案：A35The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( ).1.0 分A、White, Hispanic and BlackB、White, Black and HispanicC、White, Black and AsianD、White, Asian and Black我的答案：A36Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( )1.0 分A、Large family farms are much more productive.B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America.C、Most income of farm households is from non-farm sources.D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities.我的答案：D37How often is the president elected for?( )1.0 分A、3 yearsB、4 yearsC、5 yearsD、6 years我的答案：B38Which one is wrong about the American political system?( )1.0 分A、The government is small.B、Leaders are educated.C、There are many traditions.D、The society is classless.我的答案：C39Why don't many people in New York City want a car?( )1.0 分A、Because car is expensive in New York City.B、Because traffic is bad in New York City.C、Because there is no place to park cars in New York City.D、Because the number of cars is limited by government.我的答案：C40In China, the life expectancy is ( ) years.1.0 分A、70B、72C、75D、79我的答案：C41( ) was the state with the highest crime rate in America.1.0 分A、FloridaB、TexasC、New YorkD、Georgia我的答案：A42Why did the French consortium gave up to build the canal?( )1.0 分A、Because it was too expensive.B、Because many people died.C、Because the topography in Panama was difficult to build a canal.D、Because the American government decided to buld it by themselves.我的答案：C43Which one of following is right?( )1.0 分A、In western countries, old people always live with children.B、After people die, firstly the doctor will come to confirm death.C、People in Australia must be burned after they die.D、The funeral must be held in church.我的答案：B44The war with Mexico was started in ( ).1.0 分A、1846B、1847C、1848D、1849我的答案：A45Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )1.0 分A、Banks stopped lending.B、Companies cut jobs.C、Stock market crashed.D、People got more job opportunity.我的答案：D46The USA purchased Florida from ( ).1.0 分A、SpainB、the UKC、FranceD、Italy我的答案：A47Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )1.0 分A、Most of American labour force are in services.B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture.C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture.D、American labour force is more than Chinese.我的答案：A48Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )1.0 分A、ChinaB、JapanC、South KoreaD、Germany我的答案：A49Which one is wrong about Hawaii?( )1.0 分A、It is in the Atlantic Ocean.B、There are 8 main islands.C、It is the 50th states of America.D、America took over Hawaii government from the local king.我的答案：A50There are ( ) Congressional Districts in the House of Representatives.1.0 分A、200B、231C、435D、521我的答案：C二、 判断题（题数：50，共 50.0 分）1In America, government wants to involve in religion, but the religious people reject them.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×2Senators are elected for 5 year.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×3Agnostic is 100% certain that there is no god.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×4In America, president can not veto legislation.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×5In 2012 presidential election, Mitt Romney is from Republican Party.( )0.0 分我的答案： ×6Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )1.0 分我的答案： ×7There is only one given name in western name.( )1.0分我的答案：×8Over the lasr few years, guns are becoming more and more popular in America.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×9Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )1.0分我的答案：×10In 2008, most of America agriculture imports were from China.( )1.0分我的答案：×11China was not affected much by the GFC Recession.( )0.0分我的答案：×12British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620.( )我的答案：×13Now services in China grows very fast.( )0.0分我的答案：×14In western countries, eye contact is important.( )0.0分我的答案：×15The membership of the Democratic Party is hard.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×16In history, there were 5 American presidents were killed.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×17Senators are elected for 5 year.( )1.0分我的答案：×The first telephone line was built in 1877.( )0.0分我的答案：×19The violent crime rate delines when the incarceration rate increases.( )0.0分我的答案：×20A senator and a representative can only be elected for two times.( )1.0分我的答案：×21Chinese culture is better than American culture.( )1.0分我的答案：×22In America, government wants to involve in religion, but the religious people reject them.( )1.0分我的答案：×23Chinese culture is better than America culture.( )1.0分我的答案：×24Christopher Columbus did 5 voyages between 1492 and 1503.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×25Modern weapons were used in the Civil War.( )0.0分我的答案：×26The Constituional Convention was held in Philadelphia.( ) 0.0分我的答案：×27In America, it's hard to enter college, but easy to graduate.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×28Thomas Paine was born in France.( )1.0分我的答案：×29In America and Australia, people prefer to big motorbikes.( )0.0分我的答案：×30Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in the economy.( )1.0分我的答案：×31In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks was the best defensive team during the season.( ) 0.0分我的答案：×32Britain won the Battle of Yorktown.( )1.0分我的答案：×33There is no Christianity in China.( )1.0分我的答案：×It's expensive to have a horse.( )0.0分我的答案：×35The total area of China is bigger than America.( )1.0分我的答案：×36The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×37In America, voting is compulsory.( )1.0分我的答案：×38In western culture, wedding rings are worn on right hand.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×39America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )我的答案：×4096% of the farmers are black people.( )1.0分我的答案：×41Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball which isa good sport for winter.( )0.0分我的答案：×42Gambling is legal in western countries.( )0.0分我的答案：×43The British Parliamentary System, the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch are separated.( )1.0分我的答案：×44A senator and a representative can only be elected for two times.( )我的答案：×45The violent crime rate delines when the incarceration rate increases.( ) 0.0分我的答案：×46Kobe Bryant is amateur basketball player.( )1.0分我的答案：×47The Cold War continued for only a few years.( )1.0分我的答案：×48Originally, the Christians were called Catholics.( )0.0分我的答案：×49"Tiger Woods" is the real name of Woods.( )1.0分我的答案：×During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets to France.( ) 1.0分我的答案：×。

英美文化概况期末考题4.The Cold War？Soviet Union and The Us began to rally countries around them. The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 and the Warsaw Pact in 1955 split the world into two military blocs with a large number of non-aligned countries in between . It's a Arms race.1. Cricket and fair play??Cricket was one of the first team sports in Britain to have organized rules and to be played according to the same rules nationally. Before the Victorian era, and in modern Britain, people from all walks of life play cricket, but in the 19th century, cricket became a sport associated with the upper class. It was a kind of “snob” game played by boys who attended public schools.Cricket matches usually do not last just a few hours. They can go on for days.15.The Bill Of rights?The bill of rights,to all americans,another basic foundations their consititutions is The bill of rights,adopted in 1791.This consists of 10 very short paragraphs which guarantee freedom and indivduals rights and forbid interference with lives of indivduals by the government .each paragraphs is an Amendment to the original Consititution.11. the first English settlement in North America？The settlement of Virginia，the first English permanent settlement in North AmericaThe first English permanent settlement was organized in 1607 by the London Company(伦敦贸易公司) with a charter（特许状）from the English king James I. The colonists settled in Virginiaand survived by imposing strict discipline on themselves and by transplanting tobacco into the colony of Virginia.3. Puritanism：They believed that human beings were predestined by God before they were born。

1Which is not the major environment issues of America?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、Air pollutionB、Water shortageC、Loss of agricultural landD、desertification正确答案：C 我的答案：C2Which is wrong about American people?( )（1.0分）0.0分A、American people are patriotic.B、American people like to talk about politics and religion. C、American people are outspoken.D、American people respect time.正确答案：B 我的答案：C3Which one of following is wrong about Steve Jobs?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、He dropped out of college.B、He started Apple when he was 21.C、His real parents were died when he was born.D、He was a Buddist.正确答案：C 我的答案：C4The war of Independence was between ( ).（1.0分）1.0分A、America and FranceB、America and HollandC、America and SpainD、America and Britain正确答案：D 我的答案：D5Texas was the ( ) state of America. （1.0分）1.0分A、26thB、27thC、28thD、29th正确答案：C 我的答案：C6（1.0分）1.0分A、About 3000 people were killed.B、It happened in 2002.C、The World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked. D、It was the first attack on mainland USA since 1812.正确答案：B 我的答案：B7The Legislative Branch is to ( ).（1.0分）1.0分A、Interpret lawsB、Execute lawsC、Make lawsD、Change laws正确答案：D 我的答案：D8Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America. （1.0分）1.0分A、StateB、LawC、TreasuryD、War正确答案：C 我的答案：C9In total, there are ( ) Chinese won the Nobel Prize.（1.0分）1.0分A、5B、6C、7D、正确答案：C 我的答案：C10According to the 2008 ARIS, ( ) of American follow Christianity. （1.0分）1.0分A、76%B、70%C、51%D、40%正确答案：A 我的答案：A11According to the 2008 ARIS, ( ) of American follow Christianity. （1.0分）1.0分A、76%B、70%51%D、40%正确答案：A 我的答案：A12Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )（1.0分）1.0分A、He was also a Doctor.B、He loved reading.C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention. 正确答案：A 我的答案：A13Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、Large family farms are much more productive.B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America.C、Most income of farm households is from non-farm sources. D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities.正确答案：D 我的答案：D14George Washington declared ( )（1.0分）0.0分A、Thanksgiving DayB、ChristmasC、HalloweenD、New Year's Day正确答案：A 我的答案：D15How many commandments does Christianity have?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、15B、13C、10D、8正确答案：C 我的答案：C16About ( ) of Christians belong to Catholics.（1.0分）1.0分A、45%B、50%C、55%D、60%正确答案：C 我的答案：C17The Panama Canal was built by a ( ) consortium. （1.0分）1.0分A、AmericaB、ItalyC、BritainD、France正确答案：D 我的答案：D18The most fresh water used in China is in ( ). （1.0分）1.0分A、DomesticB、IndustryC、LivestockD、Agriculture正确答案：D 我的答案：D19The terrorists Hijacked ( ) planes. （1.0分）1.0分A、4B、5C、6D、7正确答案：A 我的答案：A20The GFC Recession started in ( ). （1.0分）1.0分A、the USAB、the UKC、JapanD、France正确答案：A 我的答案：A21According to the 2013 statistics, which one of the following is wrong?( )（1.0分）1.0分A、The smallest part in the economic structure of developed countries is agriculture.B、The biggest part of GDP composition in America is Services.C、In 2013, GDP growth rate in America is higher than that in China.D、In 2013, America's inflation rate is lower than China's.正确答案：C 我的答案：CWhen was the UN established?( )（1.0分）1.0分A、1944B、1945C、1946D、1947正确答案：B 我的答案：B23Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、He was the 16th president of America.B、He was killed in 1865 when the Civil War was just finished. C、He was a businessman and then became politician.He was born in a poor farm family.正确答案：C 我的答案：C24In ( ), the first humans walked on the moon.（1.0分）1.0分A、1967B、1968C、1969D、1970正确答案：C 我的答案：C25The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ). （1.0分）1.0分A、Washington D.C.B、New YorkC、BostonD、Lexington and Concord正确答案：D 我的答案：D26In America, it's common to add ( ) to a bill as a tip. （1.0分）1.0分A、10%-15%B、15%C、15%-20%D、20%正确答案：C 我的答案：C27Michael Phelps won ( ) Olympic medals.（1.0分）1.0分18B、20C、22D、25正确答案：C 我的答案：C28Which statement of following is wrong?( )（1.0分）1.0分A、There were many cold conflicts in the cold war, such as weapon competition and spying.B、Germany reunited in 1990.C、The USSR was dissolved in 1990.D、After the USSR dissovled, 15 new countries were created.正确答案：C 我的答案：CWhich is not the reason why American people like guns.( )（1.0分）1.0分A、Personal protectionB、HuntingC、Collecting guns to sell for a high priceD、Target shooting正确答案：C 我的答案：C30All the countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), Myanmar and Liberia.（1.0分）1.0分A、the UKB、the USAC、FranceJapan正确答案：B 我的答案：B31To buy a handgun, you must be ( ) years old. （1.0分）1.0分A、18B、19C、20D、21正确答案：D 我的答案：D32The capital city of Australia is ( ).（1.0分）1.0分A、SydneyB、CanberraC、MelbourneD、Brisbane正确答案：B 我的答案：B33In American football, the boy who throws the ball is called ( ).（1.0分）1.0分A、The offensive backB、The running backC、The quarterbackD、The receiver正确答案：C 我的答案：C34According to ARIS, in 1990, 2001, 2008, the number of Christian, Catholic and ( ) decease.（1.0分）1.0分A、JudaismB、IslamC、ProtestantD、No religion正确答案：C 我的答案：C35How often is the president elected for?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、3 yearsB、4 yearsC、5 yearsD、6 years正确答案：B 我的答案：BWhich country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )（1.0分）1.0分A、The United KingdomB、CanadaC、AustraliaD、France正确答案：D 我的答案：D37( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA. （1.0分）1.0分A、ArizonaB、MarylandC、TexasNevada正确答案：C 我的答案：C38Which one is wrong about John D. Rockefeller?( ).（1.0分）1.0分A、General Electric is one of his companies.B、At first, he worked as a bookkeeper.C、When he was 20, he started his own company.D、He donated all his money to the Rockefeller Foundation.正确答案：D 我的答案：D3968% of the 79 inventors with more than 300 utility paten families are from ( ). （1.0分）1.0分A、AustraliaB、C、GermanyD、USA正确答案：D 我的答案：D40Bernie Madoff's clients lost about ( ) billion dollars. （1.0分）1.0分A、10B、20C、30D、40正确答案：A 我的答案：A41( ) was the state with the highest crime rate in America. （1.0分）1.0分FloridaB、TexasC、New YorkD、Georgia正确答案：A 我的答案：A42Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )（1.0分）1.0分A、China has more railways than America.B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.C、Both America and China's climates vary greatly.D、America's land is less than China's, but water in America is more than China. 正确答案：A 我的答案：AWhy doesn't western scholars think Confucianism is religion?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、Because Confucianism does not talk about an after life.B、Because Confucianism is not accepted by western people.C、Because western scholars don't know Confucianism.D、Because very few people follow Confucianism.正确答案：A 我的答案：A44The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( ).（1.0分）1.0分A、Stock bubble burstB、Property bubble burstC、Dotcom bubble burstAsset price bubble burst正确答案：B 我的答案：B45Which one is wrong about the Great Depression?( )（1.0分）1.0分A、The Great Depression started with the crash of the New York stock market. B、More than 9000 banks closed down.C、It took a short time for the New York Stock to recover.D、Many people became homeless because of the Great Depression.正确答案：C 我的答案：C46The amendments to the Constitution must be supported by ( ) of the States. （1.0分）1.0分A、72%B、C、74%D、75%正确答案：D 我的答案：D47Which is not the reason why American people like guns.( )（1.0分）1.0分A、Personal protectionB、HuntingC、Collecting guns to sell for a high priceD、Target shooting正确答案：C 我的答案：C48In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat.（1.0分）1.0分A、CornB、PotatoC、TomatoD、Cotton正确答案：A 我的答案：A49When was Harvard University established?( ) （1.0分）1.0分A、1560B、1620C、1636D、1639正确答案：C 我的答案：C50The American Bill of Rights was effective in ( ).（1.0分）1.0分A、1787B、1786C、1791D、1792正确答案：C 我的答案：C二、判断题（题数：50，共50.0分）1During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets to France.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×2The membership of the Democratic Party is hard.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×3The Constituional Convention was held in Philadelphia.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√4Gambling is legal in western countries.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√5Senators are elected for 5 year.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×6In history, there were 5 American presidents were killed.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×7It's expensive to have a horse.( )（1.0分）1.0分8The Communist Party in the USA is not legal.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×9Because the northern America is cold, James Naismith invented basketball which is a good sport for winter.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√10Now services in China grows very fast.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√1110% of people in America use left hand.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√12Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )（1.0分）1.0分13Originally, the Christians were called Catholics.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√14In western countries, people always say thank you to other people.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×15The violent crime rate delines when the incarceration rate increases.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√16People in western countries all love guns.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×17America's population growth rate is lower than China's.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×96% of the farmers are black people.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×19Henry Ford was the first man in the world using moving assembly line in factory.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√20People in western countries all love guns.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×21The poverty lines in America and China are the same.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×22Only the north tower of the World Trade Centre was attacked.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage, which is also the capital city.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×24There are no catholics in China.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×25Per capita means a person.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√26Thomas Paine was born in France.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×272014 AD means 2014 Before the Birth of Jesus Christ.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×28The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×29In America, it's hard to enter college, but easy to graduate.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×30Agnostic is 100% certain that there is no god.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×31In America, voting is compulsory.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×32In western culture, wedding rings are worn on right hand.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×33In the Civil War, the North lost more people than the South.( )正确答案：√我的答案：√34In America, president can not veto legislation.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×35"Tiger Woods" is the real name of Woods.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×36Agnostic is 100% certain that there is no god.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×37Over the lasr few years, guns are becoming more and more popular in America.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×38Before America purchased it,Alaska was belong to Mexico.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×39The Pew Global Attitudes Project shows that rich countries have stronger belief in religion, but the poor countries have lower belief in religion.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×40A senator and a representative can only be elected for two times.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×41Because many West Germans fled to the East,the West Germany government built the Berlin Wall.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×42Benjamin Franklin was born in a rich family and well educated.（）（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×43In 2008, most of America agriculture imports were from China.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×44American president can be elected for 3 terms.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×45Many western students go on a gap year after finishing high school.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√46Over the lasr few years, guns are becoming more and more popular in America.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×47In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( )（1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×48Women never won the Nobel Prize.( )正确答案：×我的答案：×49The first telephone line was built in 1877.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：√我的答案：√50Britain won the Battle of Yorktown.( ) （1.0分）1.0分正确答案：×我的答案：×。

398班《英美文化》期末考试题姓名____________ 学号___________一、填空题（请用中英文两种语言填写）（每空2分，共44分）：1、The full name of America is ___________________________________.Its capital city is ________________.2、Declaration of Independence is drafted(起草) by _____________________.3、The first president of the USA is ______________________________.4、美国的国家组织是依据_____________ 与____________ 两大政治思想而制定的，____________、________________、__________________三种权力分别独立，互相制衡，以避免独裁。

5、美国政府分为_______________________ 和_______________________。

6、The biggest city in America is __________________. The second largest city is _________________.7、澳大利亚的全称是___________________________________.8、英国中世纪文学大致分为_________________________________ 和______________________________________两个时期。

9、________________ 是英国periodical publications(报刊业)的奠基人和重要的_____________________ 小说家。

10、___________________ 是迄今为止苏格兰历史上最伟大的农民诗人，被认为是__________________________________________________。

第一套：Ⅰ.1. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland. F2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quitewell-known: in the world for its endless political problems. T3. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged peoplefrom Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because they wanted to increase its control over Ireland. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party. T10. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. T11. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office.F13. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celti c language, called “Gaelic”F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits continuing importance in world politics. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. FⅡ.21. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. The Anglo-Saxons.B. The Normans.C. The Vikings.D. The Romans.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? D A. The growth of capitalism. B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? CA. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain.B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia.C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States.D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan.24. What did the US mean by Containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by itsparticipation in CA. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etcD. a European federal government26. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.27. After the WWII, the United States became a stronger country, proved by the following facts except A.A. the US suffered no losses in the war.B. the US was the sole possessor of atomic bombs.C. the US had over 70% of the gold reserve of the world in its coffers.D. the US had over 50% of industrial production of the world in its hand.28. Lord Baltimore’s feudal p lan failed NOT because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.29. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? cA. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160633. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres34. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of t he following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football37. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of AA. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. Where is the international tennis championship held? BA. WembleyB. WimbledonC. LondonD. EdinburghⅢ. 41. The Functions of Parliament42. Puritanism43. Grammar School44. The declaration of Independence45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本大题任选一题，20分）46. What are the purposes of the British education system? Please commenton these purposes.47. What are the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy?第二套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.F2. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britainsometimes. t3. By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were readyto separate themselves from Europe. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has twoprominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength.8. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party and the other is the Republican Party.10. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F11. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by theancient warriors. t12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be acandidate for public office. F13. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authorityfrom his subjects. F14. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63American military bases in the UK. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F16. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from centralgovernment. T17. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F18. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Wales is rich in coal deposits. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.22. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education23. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. In the United States school systems, which of the following divisionsis true? CA. Elementary school, grammar school.B. Elementary school, junior high school.C. Elementary school, secondary school.D. Junior high school, senior high school.26. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center27. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing31. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. bA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons32. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day33. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham34. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.35. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.36. Lord Baltimore’s feudal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.37. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students mustmeet the following requirements except that D.A. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations38. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people39. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with“direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above40. Which of the following schools would admit children without referenceto their academic abilities? AA. Comprehensive schoolsB. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schoolsD. Grammar schoolsⅢ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本大题共5小题，每小题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The making of Britain’s foreign policy44. The functions of Parliament45. The strategy of PreemptionⅣ. Answer one of the following questions. （本大题任选一题，20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. How do you understand that Britain has a “special relationship” with th第三套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.T2. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland andWales. F4. Most people in Scotland speak the o ld Celtic language, called “Gaelic”F5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children withliteracy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.T7. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland.F8. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that areparticularly British. T9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is theDemocratic Party, formed before 1800. The other is the Republican Party,formed in the 1850s, by people in the states of the North and West. T10. The game of golf was invented by the Scottish. T11. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F12. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them witha general education. F13. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominatedby the United States. T15.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits contribution in setting up the United Nations. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism andinterventionism since WWII. F19. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted bya college is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t20. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. FⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）21. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreignpolicy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to themodern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism.B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.23. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breakingout of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reachedparity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror25. Which of the following sports was not invented in Britain?CA. footballB. tennisC. basketballD. cricket26. Which celebration particularly happens on the Queen’s birthday?CA. BonfiresB. The Orange MarchC. Trooping the ColorD. Masquerades27. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of British government? AA. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.28. Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. VirginiaB. Rhode IslandC. New YorkD. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ.30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, andlevy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? CA. They are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family? DA. cricketB. skiingC. golfingD. horse racing33. Which of the following is NOT true of London? DA. the cultural centerB. the business centerC. The financial centerD. the sports center34. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeare’s time? AA. attending the Grand NationalB. having a drink at a pubC. working the landD. playing football35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the HighlandsB. in the LowlandsC. in the UplandsD. in the west of Scotland36. Which of the following is true about the British Commonwealth? dA. Members of nations are joined together politically.B. The Commonwealth has special powers.C. The decision to become a member of the Commonwealth is made by Britain.D. It is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britain.37. In Britain, ___ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. BA. the QueenB. the Prime MinisterC. the Lord President of the CouncilD. the Speaker of the House of Commons38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A.A. EasterB. ChristmasC. ValentineD. New Year’s Day39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of CambridgeB. the University of OxfordC. the University of EdinburghD. the University of Buckingham40. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 B.A. can legally receive partly free education.B. can legally receive completely free education.C. can not receive free education at all.D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本大题共5小题，每小题8分，共40分）41. Comprehensive schools42. The Bill of Rights43. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act44. The functions of the British Parliament.45. George WashingtonⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本大题任选一题，20分）46. Discuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain and the Unite concerningthe goal of education47.what is the US containment policy? Is it successful? Illustrate your point wi第四套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F2. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regardedas the founding fathers of the United States of America. F3. The Scots and the Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F4. The most important single factor which influences British policy-makersis its history. t5. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people areCatholics.F6. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that ofRepublic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F7. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unifiednation as it is today. F8. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sector andtuition rates, with some government support. T9. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California. F10. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which mostcountries have. F11. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veteranspriority in finding better jobs. F12. British universities are public bodies which receive funds fromcentral government. T13. In 1948 President Truman put forward the Truman Doctrine, which isgenerally regarded as the formal declaration of the implementation of the US containment foreign policy. T14. The biggest Bonfire Night celebration is held in London. F15. When Ronald Reagan became president in 1982, he wanted to beat the SovietUnion in the space technology race and so he initiated the Star Wars project. T16. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction on Britain’s foreign policy. T17. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F18. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T19. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T20. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that are particularly British. TⅡ. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）21. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh peopleB. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish peopleD. the English people22. Lord Baltimore’s feu dal plan failed because D.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible.C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.23. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C.A. 1035B. 1042C. 1066D. 160624. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? BA. the executiveB. the legislativeC. the judicialD. the president25. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking outof its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the balance of terror26. Easter commemorates D.A. the birth of Jesus ChristB. the Crucifixion of Jesus ChristC. the coming of springD. the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ27. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that DA. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations28. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role? AA. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and the Cabinet.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.29. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachersB. studentsC. headmasterD. boards of education30. When was the NATO founded? DA. In 1945.B. in 1955C. In 1948D. in 194931. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in C.A. the CommonwealthB. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etc.D. a European federal government32. Who are the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. the Anglo-SaxonsB. the NormansC. the VikingsD. the Romans33. When did President Nixon make a trip to China to improve relations with the People’s Republic of China? AA. In 1972B. In 1973C. In 1970D. In 197134. “No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of D.A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. The New Deal was started by A.A. Franklin RooseveltB. J. F. KennedyC. George WashingtonD. Thomas Jefferson36. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B.A. Martin Luther.B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin.D. The English King Henry Ⅷ37. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahousesB. art galleriesC. museumsD. theatres38. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldn’t be carried out.D. all the above39. Which of the following is Not a feature of the House of Lords? CA. Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B. It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C. The Lords are expected to present the interests of the public.D. Most of the Lords in the House of Lords are male.40. Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain? CA. Football.B. Tennis.C. Basketball.D. Cricket.Ⅲ.Tell what you know about the following in your own words. （本大题共5小题，每小题8分，共40分）41. The Open University42. The three traditions of Christmas in Britain43. The strategy of preemption 44. The functions of Parliament45. The Bill of RightsⅣ. Answer one of the following two questions. （本大题共任选一题， 20分）46. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?47. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the US government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other?第五套：Ⅰ. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T2. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. F3. In Britain, Grammar schools select children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F4. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain’s foreign policy. T。

American Beginnings1. What were the new and powerful social forces which led to the awakening of Europe and the discovery of America? P34 The first force was the development of capitalism. The growth of capitalism produced two new classes-the bourgeoisie [ˌbʊrʒwɑː'ziː]and the working class with the development of commerce and trade, the bourgeoisie become increasingly powerful in politics as well as in economy, so they wanted to share more power with feudal lords.The second force was the Renaissance ['renəsɑːns], which was marked by a changing outlook on life.The third force was the Religious Reformation, a religious force movement that started from Germany.2. What was the unique American phenomenon? How did it come into being? Do you think it still exi sts in today’s American society? P36The enactment [ɪ'næktmənt of laws for the colony and the enslavement of Africans combined constituted a unique American phenomenon..on the one hand, the English and other Europeans went to North America for seeking freedom. On the other hand, these very white people who were seeking and fighting for their ownfreedom deprived black Africans of their freedom.On July 30, 1619, the first meeting of an elected legislature, a representative assembly, was held in Virginia. A month later, still in Virginia, a Dutch ship brought in over 20 Negroes as servants for a term of years to make a start toward the enslavement of Africans within what was to be the American republic.This phenomenon still exists in today’s American socie ty, such as the racial discrimination. Until now, the black people still receive the unfair prejudice. However, the society in America is full of freedom, especially to the white people. They have a lot of rights in their life.3. In what way did the pattern of founding of Maryland influence American culture?In 1648, Lord Baltimore appointed a Protestant governor, and the next year, the Maryland Toleration Act, which assured freedom of worship to all who believed in Jesus Christ, was passed.Because the protestant majority were capitalistic-minded people and refused to carry out the feudal plan, and because the wilderness of North America provided plenty of land while labor was scarce, it was impossible for Lord Baltimore to havehis feudal plan executed. Not long after the founding of his colony, the feudal experimental plan was dropped, and the colony, like other colonies in North America, followed a capitalist development road.4. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture? P37-38The Puritans believed that everyone had a calling, which was given by God. Working hard and living a moral life were their ethics, and they concluded that the Bible was the authority of their doctrine, so education was essential for Puritans.The Puritans hoped to bu ild “a city upon hill”-an ideal community. Since that time, Americans have viewed their country as a great experiment, a worthy model for other nations. This sense of mission has been very strong in the minds of many Americans.New England also established another American tradition—a strain of often intolerant moralism. The Puritans believed that governments should enforce God's morality. They strictly punished drunks, adulterers, violators of the Sabbath and other religious believers different from themselves. Roger Williams, one of the Puritans who protested that the state should not interfere with religion, was driven out of Massachusetts. In 1635,he set up Rhode Island colony, which guaranteed religious freedom and the separation of Church and state. The Puritans also have left rich cultural heritage to future Americans. The American values such as individualism, hard work, respect of education owe very much to the Puritan beliefs.The Political System1. What is a federal system?A federal system is one in which power is shared between a central authority and its constituent parts, with some rights reserved to each. The Constitution specified exactly what power the central government had and which power was reserved for the states.2. How did the delegates from the early British colonies design the constitution?In the course of the Convention, the delegates designed a new form of government for the United States. The plan for the government was written in very simple language in a document called the Constitution of the United States. In writing the Constitution, the delegates had to deal with two main fears shares by most Americans.3. What were the two main fears shared by Americans while writing the constitution and how did they deal with them?P52-53One fear was that one person or group, including the majority, might became too powerful or be able to seize control of the country and create a tyranny. To guard against this possibility, the delegates set up a government consisting of three parts, or branches, the executive, the legislative and the judicial. Each branch has a way of counteracting and limiting any wrongful action by another branch.Another fear was that the new central government might weaken or taken away the power of the state governments to run their own affairs. To deal with this the Constitution specified exactly what power the central government had and which power was reserved for the states. The states were allowed to run their own governments as they wished, provided that their governments were republican.4. What is the Executive Branch? P137The chief executive is the president, who is elected to four-year term. A president can be elected only two terms according to an amendment passed in 1951. The president can propose legislation to Congress and veto any bill passed by Congress. He is the commander in chief of the armed forces. The president has other broad authorities in running thegovernment department and handling foreign relations. Except for the right of succession to the presidency, the vice president’s only constitutional duties are to serve as the presiding officer of the senate; the vice president may vote in the senate only in the event of a tie.5. What is the Bill of Rights? Why is it necessary to write the Bill of Rights explicitly into the US Constitution? P56It’s another basic foundation in Americans’ constitution. It consists of 10 very short paragraphs which guarantee freedom and individual rights and forbid interference with lives of individuals by the government. Each paragraph is an amendment to the original Constitution. In the Bill of Rights, Americans are guarantee freedom of religion, of speech and of the press. They have the right to assemble in public places, to protest government actions and to demand change. They have the right to own weapons if they wish.Economy1. What is the current economic position of America in the world?◇“superpower” in world affairs;◇dominant position of the dollar “Bretton Woods system”＊the US has the largest and the most technologically powerfuleconomy in the world, with a per capital GDP of $46,000. (ranked No.9 in the world)＊It is the only superpower in the world. With about 5% of the world’s population, the US produces about 27% of the total world output. (ranked No.1 in total amount in the world)＊the US firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers and in medical, aerospace, nuclear energy, electronics and the military equipment.＊the US is still the largest automobile maker of the world. It is a major buyer and the seller in the world market.＊the US dollar is still used as an international currency and many other currencies are pegged to it.2. What are the five stages of industrial development? P65-67 One key development was the introduction of the factory system, which gathered many workers together in one workplace and produced goods for distribution over a wide area.A second development was the “American system” of mass production which originated in the firearms industry about 1800.A third development was the application of new technologies to industrial tasks.A forth development was the emergency of new forms of business organization, notably the bank and the corporation, which facilitated the growth of industry.Finally, the construction of railroads beginning in the 1830s, marked the start of a new era for the United States3. What are the roots of affluence in America? P691. The vast dimensions and ample natural resources of the United States proved from the first to be a major advantage for national economic development.2. A population of more than 310 million people provides both workers and consumers for American businesses.3. A mobility in the American population contributes a useful flexibility to business life.4. The entrepreneurial spirit finds its outlet in such business activities as manufacturing, transporting, buying and selling.5. The governmental powers were limited while widening opportunities for individual initiative.4. What are the main sectors of industry in America? Name some of the important cities representing each sector.1. Manufacturing industry: Chicago2. high-tech industry: Los Angeles, California3. Heavy industry: Pittsburgh4. Service industry: New York, Seattle5. Aviation: Houston6. Car industry: DetroitEducation1. How did America change the way of education to teach the children to be world citizens? P122In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that the practice f segregation blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional. Between 1950 and 1960, more and more new knowledge was developed than in all of the world’s history before 1950. Schools were asked not only to teach this new information, but to help students ask their own questions about it.The “inquiry” method of learning,focusing on solving problems rather than memorizing facts.More science courses were added to the curriculumThe federal government began to spend millions for the development of new science curricula and for training teachers to use them.2. How do Americans apply for a university? P123Their high school records (GPA)The recommendation from their high school teachersThe scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs)The impression they make during interview at the university3. What are the categories of higher institutions in America?1. the university, which may contain:(a)several colleges for undergraduate students seeking a bachelor’s degree and (b)one or more graduate schools for those continuing in specialized studies beyond the bachelor’s degree to obtain a master’s or a doctoral degree;2. the four-year undergraduate institution-most of which are not part of a university;3. the technical training institution, at which high school graduates may take courses ranging from six months to four years in duration and learn a wide variety of technical skills, from hair styling through business accounting to computer programming;4. the two-year, or community college, from which students may enter many professions or may transfer to four-year colleges or universities.4. What factors that determine the best prestige of a university? Quality of teaching faculty, quality of research facilities; amount of founding available for libraries, special programs, ect.; and the competence and number of applicants for admission, i.e., how selective the institution can be inchoosing its students.5. How to select a college or a university? Name all the members of the Ivy League. P124-125What degrees does the school offer? How long does it take to earn one?What curricula does a college or university offer? What are the requirements for earning a degree?Is the college or university a public institution or a private one? If it is private, is it a religious school?How large is the school?Columbia, Cornell, Brown, Harvard, Yale, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania,6. Explain why Americans respect education.It was influenced by the puritan, who concluded that the Bible was the authority of their doctrine, so every puritan must read the Bible to contact with God. To be able to read the Bible and understand God’s will, education was essential for puritans. So as a tradition, American respect education.In American, education is a national concern, a state responsibility, and a local function. Americans believe that it could promote both their own individual welfare as well as that of the general though education.7. What degrees do undergraduate colleges and graduate schools offer?undergraduate colleges_ Bachelor’s degreegraduate schools_ master’s degree and Doctor’ s degree. 8. What are the functions of the boards of education?The Board of Education in each state or district decides the spending, curriculum, teacher standard and certification, and the overall measurement of student progressAmerican Way of Life1. What are the stereotypes about the USA?1. All Americans are rich. The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world. Over the last 40 years the percentage officially classified as living in poverty has fluctuated between 11% and 15% of the population.2. American society is violent. About 25% of Americans own a gun. Crime rates remain notably higher than in China. About 1% of the population is in prison, the highest ratio in the world.3. American families are in disarray. High divorce rate –50%. Less than half of American children today are raised with and by their birth-parents.4. Americans are all religious. 85% of Americans say they believe in God. The other 15% is mostly divided between thosewho say they are atheists or agnostics.5. Americans are optimistic. One of the American value is future orientation. An upbeat expectation of a bright future has been part of the American heritage from the colonial beginnings.2. What are the metaphors that have been used as the national self-images and why did they lose their credibility? P173-174• Melting pot: America is a nation of immigrants. After World War II, the Anglophile WASPs lost their privileged position.• Salad Bowl: The metaphor Salad Bowl was understood to be made up of many different components that each retained its characteristic flavor, color and texture.But salads quickly decay, making this metaphor not very satisfactory as a national self-image.• Mosaic: A mosaic is made of up small ceramic peices of different colors and shapes.But a mosaic, once it is made, never changes.• Kaleidoscope: The patterns in the kaleidoscope were not at all fixed. The different beads reflected the many different groups that have gone into making up the American population.But the ease with which the kaleidoscopic patterns changedwas problematic – too changeable.3. Why is the Internet an up-to-date metaphor used to encapsulate the USA? P175The reasons behind this suggestion go far beyond the fact that the WWW [world wide web] originating in the USA, is a central technology for modern life that has now spread all over the world. The Internet has several characteristics that seem consonant with the USA today.1 .the no center.2. No one is reliably in charge.3. Each individual must take responsibility for what he or she takes seriously: all of them important features of the American way of life.4. Why is America said to be a society of violence? What is the NRA?Americans are aware that certain neighborhoods are likely to be dangerous. Crime rates in the USA, despite sharp declines in recent years, remain notably higher than in China (or in Europe). About 1% of the population is in prison, the highest ratio in the world, partly because the justice system works hard to pursue criminals. Also crimes are associated with guns, which are more freely owned and used in the USA than elsewhere. About 25%of Americans own a gun. Overall, there is more violence in American life than in other industrialized countries, and the threat of violence is often played up by the news media. Hence many Americans are conscious of the threat of violence and take measures to avoid it.National Rifle Association is a private organization, makes a great public display of opposing any laws that might restrict gun ownership.5. What are the reasons for the changing marriage pattern in the USA? What is its effect on USA way of life?1. World war ii, most families were patriarchal, that is, dominated by the senior male as husband and father.2. The newer, more egalitarian, kind of family has been described as “nurturing- power” family, in which parents regard themselves more as “partners” and encourage their children to become independent by making their own decision.3. The “no-fault” divorce laws are introduced in the late 1970s and now realy universal in American states.The effect of these shifting marriage patterns is to diminish the authority of parents in relation to their children. Many young people listen to their peers more than to their parents. Youth culture flourishes, encouraged by entertainment industrialsthat have grown up to cater young tastes: pop music, text-messaging. Keep-in-contact websites like Facebook and Twitter. As a long-term result, traditional values do not transmit readily from one generation to the next, reducing the chances for a national consensus on public issues.-- The End。

英美文化与概况期末考试填空与简答复习题1、正误判断题：( 40题)判断下列题目的正误：1.Ireland was an independent kingdom before the Anglo-Saxon invaders came. ( )2.State-run school in Britain is also called public school. ( )3.Britain is an island country, with its coastline running about 8,000 kilometers. ( )4.Most British families are extended families. ( )5.Great Britain’s coastline is highly regular with many bays and inlets that provide lots ofharbors and shelters for ships and boats. ( )6.Hispanics refers to the Spanish-speaking people from Latin America. ( )7.To the north of Great Britain the seaway is open and leads to the Arctic Ocean. ( )8.Most Jews went to America during the First World War. ( )9.Most English weather experts find it easy to give a correct and reliable weather forecast.( )10.Both Welsh and Scottish people are descendents of Celts. ( )11.Noble class has already disappeared in Britain since the first industrial revolution. ( )12.Nowadays, a majority of British people believe in the Church of Rome. ( )13.Nowadays, marriage is still regarded as a holy relationship and can not be terminated tilldeath. ( )14.The development of Middle English was greatly influenced by French and Latin. ( )15.Like U.S.A, the United Kingdom is also a melting-pot of different cultures. ( )16.London, the capital of the UK, is situated on the Severn River near its mouth. ( )n and black minorities are no longer suffering from discrimination and disadvantages.( )18.The Constitution of the United States provides that vice-president shall be President of theSenate. ( )19.English people originate from the descendents of English-speaking Anglo-Saxons and theJutes. ( )20.The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States. ( )21.The expansion of the British Empire helped to spread English into many countries and placesall over the world. ( )22. Henry VI was responsible for the establishment of the Church of England. ( )23. In terms of structure, the British central government includes three parts: the monarch, Parliament, and the cabinet. ( )24. Britain was the first nation to establish a nuclear power station. ( )25. Parliament is the supreme legislative organ of the United Kingdom. It consists of three parts: the prime minister, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. ( )26. Britain produced many great scientists, such as Newton, Faraday, Darwin and Einstein. ( )27. The nationalized industries in Britain include coalmining, electricity, telecommunications, railways, etc. ( )28. One of the basic principles of English law is “natural law”, which means moral law. ( )29. Britain has more than 90 universities, and about one-third of their students are postgraduates.( )30. Easter Day always arrives in summer. ( )31. To expand higher education, Britain founded the TV University in 1969. ( )32. British universities generally aim to develop students’creativity and analytical skills for careers. ( )33. British universities, different in size and academic level, are governed in a different way. ( )34. Most students, poor or rich, try to earn some money by taking jobs in winter for six weeks. ( )35. In British legal system, the principle of “habeas Corpus”serves as a protection against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment. ( )36. More than 81 Oxford mathematicians and scientists have won Nobel prizes. ( )37. Prime ministers from 1945 to 1974 were once students at Cambridge. That is why the Cambridge University is called “the cradle of British prime ministers.”( )38. Nowadays, Thanksgiving Day has generalized to be a reminder of being grateful for all you hope to possess. ( )39. Easter Day is the second most important religious holidays for Christians in the United States. ( )40. The life of congress is two years, and Representatives come up for re-election every four years ( )2、知识填空题：( 40题)在下列空格中填入正确的信息词，使其句子意思完整正确：1.Of all these isles, the largest one is called . For the sake of convenience,GreatBritain is often shortened to .2.United Kingdom is made up of four parts, __________, ____________, Scotland and_________________.3.The island of Great Britain can be divided into two parts according to itsgeographic features: the in the north and west and the in the south and southeast.4.In America, The presiding officer of the senate is the _________________ of theUnited States who serves as chairman when the Senate is in session.5.Britain did not produce cotton and textile industry used to rely on _______ as the principalfiber.6.In Britain, the city ___________ is well known for its production of automobiles, electricityequipment, electronics, munitions, and arms.7.British government is produced through contest between two major political parties every____ years8.British can enjoy higher education in three ways: _____________, polytechnics and__________________.9.Mainland America is situated in the southern part of North America with two land Neighbors,_________ to the north and _________ to the south.10.The longest river in Britain is the River ，which runs 355 kilometers and emptiesinto the Bristol Strait.11._____________ is the place where American President lives and works.12.British’s population is overwhelmingly , with about 90% living in urban areas and10% living in areas.13.Britain invented the locomotive and was the first country to build a in the world in1825.14.One of the most important US government principle is “Checks and ___________”.15.The majority of the British people believe in , which is the religion of the followersof .16.The most important and longest river running through the middle plain of America is_____________________.17.The U.K. has two churches: the Church of and the Churchof .18.Important heavy industries in Britain include _____________ and _____________.19.is the official language of the United Kingdom as well as the first language ofthe vast majority of its citizens.20.The power of Federal Government in America comes from the power delegated from_________ government.20. In Britain, the place where parliament has sessions in London is ________________.21. The US Congress has two chambers, the _________ and the ______________________. The Senate comprises ___ Senators, _____ from each of the 50 states22. In early times, British nobility can be divided into nobility and nobility according to the amount of the land they possessed.23. In Britain, the nucleus of the government is known as the , which is headed by the prime minister.24. In the United Kingdom, politics is under the control of political , and this is known as party politics.25. The US Constitution protects freedom of ________ and freedom of _________ so that common people can make their opinions known.26. The highest court in Britain is __________________.27. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous agreement, it becomes known as a jury.28. The English legal profession is divided into two branches:and .29. Britain was the first country to introduce a new economic system known as enterprise.30.To meet the increasing need and protect environment, Britain has begun to develop some new energies, such as _________, deriving from waste and crops..31.Traditionally, the British culture has been characterized by its requirement of andcivility in doing things.32. To the south of San Francisco locates a famous valley, named __________________, which has now become the center of America’s electronic industry.33. The Mississippi River V alley, also known as the ______________, consists of the large area between the ____________ on the east and the __________ Mountains on the west.34. Britain has traditionally been a manufacturing nation and was once known as the “__ of the world.”35. One of the most famous natural park in America, Yellow Stone National Park, is situated in the state _________.36. ____________, the most striking gambling city in America, completely relies on the water from the Colorado River.37. Everything related with family life, including family meals, is regarded as in Britain.38. The working class people usually have a “tea” with hot dishes at about 5 o’clock in the afternoon; while the middle-class people normally have an early “tea” at about 4 or 5 o’clock in the afternoon.40.Private schools in Britain are officially called schools because they are independent of the government.2、简答问题：（15题）简要回答下列问题：1.2.Why is America compared to a melting-pot?3.4.What are the characters of typical British people?5.6.Why do British people like to talk about weather so much?7.What changes have taken place in British families? What are the possible causes forthose changes?8.Who are the famous Queens in British history? Please write down their names.9.What are the advantages and disadvantages of Jury Trial?10.11.What are the popular festivals in America? Please list two or three names of them.12.What is the function of monarch in Britain?13.Why is British government system called “Constitutional Monarchy”?14.15.Please list some famous rivers in America.16.What measures can government take to adjust the development of economy?17.18.Why do some Historians call black Americans “unwilling immigrants”?19.What are the factors that can help you decide social status of a man in British society?20.What are the spirits American People worship?21.22.How does American government system demonstrate the principle of “Checks andBalances”?。

American Beginnings1. What were the new and powerful social forces which led to the awakening of Europe and the discovery of America? P34The first force was the development of capitalism. The growth of capitalism produced two new classes-the bourgeoisie [ˌbʊrʒwɑː'ziː]and the working class with the development of commerce and trade, the bourgeoisie become increasingly powerful in politics as well as in economy, so they wanted to share more power with feudal lords.The second force was the Renaissance ['renəsɑːns], which was marked by a changing outlook on life.The third force was the Religious Reformation, a religious force movement that started from Germany.2. What was the unique American phenomenon? How did it come into being? Do you think it still exi sts in today’s American society? P36The enactment [ɪ'næktmənt of laws for the colony and the enslavement of Africans combined constituted a unique American phenomenon..on the one hand, the English and other Europeans went to North America for seeking freedom. On the other hand, these very white people who were seeking and fighting for their own freedom deprived black Africans of their freedom.On July 30, 1619, the first meeting of an elected legislature, arepresentative assembly, was held in Virginia. A month later, still in Virginia, a Dutch ship brought in over 20 Negroes as servants for a term of years to make a start toward the enslavement of Africans within what was to be the American republic.This phenomenon still exists in today’s American socie ty, such as the racial discrimination. Until now, the black people still receive the unfair prejudice. However, the society in America is full of freedom, especially to the white people. They have a lot of rights in their life.3. In what way did the pattern of founding of Maryland influence American culture?In 1648, Lord Baltimore appointed a Protestant governor, and the next year, the Maryland Toleration Act, which assured freedom of worship to all who believed in Jesus Christ, was passed.Because the protestant majority were capitalistic-minded people and refused to carry out the feudal plan, and because the wilderness of North America provided plenty of land while labor was scarce, it was impossible for Lord Baltimore to have his feudal plan executed. Not long after the founding of his colony, the feudal experimental plan was dropped, and the colony, like other colonies in North America, followed a capitalist development road.4. In what way did Puritanism influence American culture? P37-38The Puritans believed that everyone had a calling, which was given by God. Working hard and living a moral life were their ethics, and they concluded that the Bible was the authority of their doctrine, so education was essential for Puritans.The Puritans hoped t o build “a city upon hill”-an ideal community. Since that time, Americans have viewed their country as a great experiment, a worthy model for other nations. This sense of mission has been very strong in the minds of many Americans.New England also established another American tradition—a strain of often intolerant moralism. The Puritans believed that governments should enforce God's morality. They strictly punished drunks, adulterers, violators of the Sabbath and other religious believers different from themselves. Roger Williams, one of the Puritans who protested that the state should not interfere with religion, was driven out of Massachusetts. In 1635, he set up Rhode Island colony, which guaranteed religious freedom and the separation of Church and state. The Puritans also have left rich cultural heritage to future Americans. The American values such as individualism, hard work, respect of education owe very much to the Puritan beliefs.The Political System1. What is a federal system?A federal system is one in which power is shared between a central authority and its constituent parts, with some rights reserved to each. The Constitution specified exactly what power the central government had and which power was reserved for the states.2. How did the delegates from the early British colonies design the constitution?In the course of the Convention, the delegates designed a new form of government for the United States. The plan for the government was written in very simple language in a document called the Constitution of the United States. In writing the Constitution, the delegates had to deal with two main fears shares by most Americans.3. What were the two main fears shared by Americans while writing the constitution and how did they deal with them? P52-53One fear was that one person or group, including the majority, might became too powerful or be able to seize control of the country and create a tyranny. To guard against this possibility, the delegates set up a government consisting of three parts, or branches, the executive, the legislative and the judicial. Each branch has a way of counteracting and limiting any wrongful action by another branch.Another fear was that the new central government might weaken or taken away the power of the state governments to run their own affairs. To deal with this the Constitution specified exactly what power the central government had and which power was reserved for the states. The states were allowed to run their own governments as they wished, provided that their governments were republican.4. What is the Executive Branch? P137The chief executive is the president, who is elected to four-year term. A president can be elected only two terms according to an amendment passed in 1951. The president can propose legislation to Congress and veto any bill passed by Congress. He is the commander in chief of the armed forces. The president has other broad authorities in running the government department and handling foreign relations. Except for the right of success ion to the presidency, the vice president’s only constitutional duties are to serve as the presiding officer of the senate; the vice president may vote in the senate only in the event of a tie.5. What is the Bill of Rights? Why is it necessary to write the Bill of Rights explicitly into the US Constitution? P56It’s another basic foundation in Americans’ constitution. It consists of 10 very short paragraphs which guarantee freedom and individual rights and forbid interference with lives of individuals by the government. Each paragraph is an amendment to the original Constitution. In the Bill ofRights, Americans are guarantee freedom of religion, of speech and of the press. They have the right to assemble in public places, to protest government actions and to demand change. They have the right to own weapons if they wish.Economy1. What is the current economic position of America in the world?◇“superpower” in world affairs;◇dominant position of the dollar “Bretton Woods system”＊the US has the largest and the most technologically powerful economy in the world, with a per capital GDP of $46,000. (ranked No.9 in the world)＊It is the only superpower in the world. With about 5% of the world’s population, the US produces about 27% of the total world output. (ranked No.1 in total amount in the world)＊the US firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers and in medical, aerospace, nuclear energy, electronics and the military equipment.＊the US is still the largest automobile maker of the world. It is a major buyer and the seller in the world market.＊the US dollar is still used as an international currency and many other currencies are pegged to it.2. What are the five stages of industrial development? P65-67 One key development was the introduction of the factory system, which gathered many workers together in one workplace and produced goods for distribution over a wide area.A second development was the “American system” of mass production which originated in the firearms industry about 1800.A third development was the application of new technologies to industrial tasks.A forth development was the emergency of new forms of business organization, notably the bank and the corporation, which facilitated the growth of industry.Finally, the construction of railroads beginning in the 1830s, marked the start of a new era for the United States3. What are the roots of affluence in America? P691. The vast dimensions and ample natural resources of the United States proved from the first to be a major advantage for national economic development.2. A population of more than 310 million people provides both workers and consumers for American businesses.3. A mobility in the American population contributes a useful flexibility to business life.4. The entrepreneurial spirit finds its outlet in such business activities asmanufacturing, transporting, buying and selling.5. The governmental powers were limited while widening opportunities for individual initiative.4. What are the main sectors of industry in America? Name some of the important cities representing each sector.1.Manufacturing industry: Chicago2. high-tech industry: Los Angeles, California3. Heavy industry: Pittsburgh4. Service industry: New York, Seattle5. Aviation: Houston6. Car industry: DetroitEducation1. How did America change the way of education to teach the children to be world citizens? P122In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that the practice f segregation blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional.Between 1950 and 1960, more and more new knowledge was developed than in all of the world’s history before 1950.Schools were asked not only to teach this new information, but to help students ask their own questions about it.The “inquiry” method of learning, focusing on solving problems rather than memorizing facts.More science courses were added to the curriculumThe federal government began to spend millions for the development of new science curricula and for training teachers to use them.2. How do Americans apply for a university? P123Their high school records (GPA)The recommendation from their high school teachersThe scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs)The impression they make during interview at the university3. What are the categories of higher institutions in America? 1. the university, which may contain:(a)several colleges for undergraduate students seeking a bachelor’s degree and (b)one or more graduate schools for those continuing in specialized studies beyond the bachelor’s degree to obtain a master’s or a doctoral degree;2. the four-year undergraduate institution-most of which are not part of a university;3. the technical training institution, at which high school graduates may take courses ranging from six months to four years in duration and learn a wide variety of technical skills, from hair styling through business accounting to computer programming;4. the two-year, or community college, from which students may enter many professions or may transfer to four-year colleges oruniversities.4. What factors that determine the best prestige of a university? Quality of teaching faculty, quality of research facilities; amount of founding available for libraries, special programs, ect.; and the competence and number of applicants for admission, i.e., how selective the institution can be in choosing its students.5. How to select a college or a university? Name all the members of the Ivy League. P124-125What degrees does the school offer? How long does it take to earn one? What curricula does a college or university offer? What are the requirements for earning a degree?Is the college or university a public institution or a private one?If it is private, is it a religious school?How large is the school?Columbia, Cornell, Brown, Harvard, Yale, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania,6. Explain why Americans respect education.It was influenced by the puritan, who concluded that the Bible was the authority of their doctrine, so every puritan must read the Bible to contact with God. To be able to read the Bible and understand God’s will, education was essential for puritans. So as a tradition, American respect education.In American, education is a national concern, a state responsibility, and a local function. Americans believe that it could promote both their own individual welfare as well as that of the general though education.7. What degrees do undergraduate colleges and graduate schools offer?undergraduate colleges_ Bachelor’s degreegraduate schools_ master’s degree and Doctor’ s degree.8. What are the functions of the boards of education?The Board of Education in each state or district decides the spending, curriculum, teacher standard and certification, and the overall measurement of student progressAmerican Way of Life1. What are the stereotypes about the USA?1. All Americans are rich. The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world. Over the last 40 years the percentage officially classified as living in poverty has fluctuated between 11% and 15% of the population.2. American society is violent. About 25% of Americans own a gun. Crime rates remain notably higher than in China. About 1% of the population is in prison, the highest ratio in the world.3. American families are in disarray. High divorce rate – 50%. Less than half of American children today are raised with and by their birth-parents.4. Americans are all religious. 85% of Americans say they believe in God. The other 15% is mostly divided between those who say they are atheists or agnostics.5. Americans are optimistic. One of the American value is future orientation. An upbeat expectation of a bright future has been part of the American heritage from the colonial beginnings.2. What are the metaphors that have been used as the national self-images and why did they lose their credibility? P173-174 • Melting pot: America is a nation of immigrants. After World War II, the Anglophile W ASPs lost their privileged position.• Salad Bowl: The metaphor Salad Bowl was understood to be made up of many different components that each retained its characteristic flavor, color and texture.But salads quickly decay, making this metaphor not very satisfactory as a national self-image.• Mosaic: A mosaic is made of up small ceramic peices of different colors and shapes.But a mosaic, once it is made, never changes.• Kaleidoscope: The patterns in the kaleidoscope were not at all fixed. The different beads reflected the many different groups that have gone into making up the American population.But the ease with which the kaleidoscopic patterns changed wasproblematic – too changeable.3. Why is the Internet an up-to-date metaphor used to encapsulate the USA? P175The reasons behind this suggestion go far beyond the fact that the WWW [world wide web] originating in the USA, is a central technology for modern life that has now spread all over the world. The Internet has several characteristics that seem consonant with the USA today.1 .the www has no center.2. No one is reliably in charge.3. Each individual must take responsibility for what he or she takes seriously: all of them important features of the American way of life.4. Why is America said to be a society of violence? What is the NRA?Americans are aware that certain neighborhoods are likely to be dangerous. Crime rates in the USA, despite sharp declines in recent years, remain notably higher than in China (or in Europe). About 1% of the population is in prison, the highest ratio in the world, partly because the justice system works hard to pursue criminals. Also crimes are associated with guns, which are more freely owned and used in the USA than elsewhere. About 25% of Americans own a gun. Overall, there is more violence in American life than in other industrialized countries, and the threat of violence is often played up by the news media. Hence manyAmericans are conscious of the threat of violence and take measures to avoid it.National Rifle Association is a private organization, makes a great public display of opposing any laws that might restrict gun ownership.5. What are the reasons for the changing marriage pattern in the USA? What is its effect on USA way of life?1. World war ii, most families were patriarchal, that is, dominated by the senior male as husband and father.2. The newer, more egalitarian, kind of family has been described as “nurturing- power” family, in which parents regard themselves more as “partners” and encourage their children to become independent by making their own decision.3. The “no-fault” divorce laws are introduced in the late 1970s and now realy universal in American states.The effect of these shifting marriage patterns is to diminish the authority of parents in relation to their children. Many young people listen to their peers more than to their parents. Youth culture flourishes, encouraged by entertainment industrials that have grown up to cater young tastes: pop music, text-messaging. Keep-in-contact websites like Facebook and Twitter. As a long-term result, traditional values do not transmit readily from one generation to the next, reducing the chances for a national consensus on public issues.-- The End《英语国家社会与文化入门》模拟试题及参考答案Part oneFill in the blanks ( 10 points )1.The full name of the United Kingdom is .2.The Good Friday Agreement, known also as , emerged on 10 April 1998.3., the ancestor of the present queen, Elizabeth II, united England under his rulein 829.4.written by Geoffrey Chaucer is often studied by middle school and collegestudents today.5.The Bonfire Night, which is celebrated in November, sometimes is also called .6.Columbus discovered the New World in the year of .7.The Three Faiths in the US refer to Protestant, and Jewish.8.In 1852, a New England woman named Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a noveltitled , which intensified the political debate on slavery.9.1968 was known in US history as a violent and tragic year in which the great leader of TheCivil Rights Movement: was assassinated.10.The Grand Canyon is carved away for nearly 6 million years by the River. Part twoRead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question four suggested answers A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one you think best completes the statement or answers the question: ( 20 points )1.Franklin Roosevelt’s program for the depression was called .a. Progressivismb. laissez fairec. New Freedomd. New Deal2. The United States did not join the Second World War directly until in December,1941.a. Great Depressionb. Pearl Harbor incidentc. the Japanese attack on Chinad. the German attack on Poland3. From 1649 to 1658 England was called a Commonwealth. It was ruled first by OliverCromwell as .a. Lord Protectorb. Lieutenant Generalc. Commander of the New Model Armyd. President4. Ireland is in the of Great Britain.a. eastb. southc. westd. north5. WASPs referred to .a. the mainstream Americansb. Hispanicsc. Asian-Americansd. Blacks6. Lincoln's Emancipation proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitutionformally ended .a. the immigration movementb. the Civil Warc. the slave systemd. the industrialization7. About a hundred years ago, as a result of imperialist expansion, Britain ruled of theworld people and of the world’s land area.a. one thirdb. one fifthc. one fourthd. two fifths8. The Celt’s religion was.a. Teutonic religionb. Christianityc. Druidismd. Buddhism9. The spirit of the Great Charter was the limitation of the powers of , keeping themwithin the bounds of the feudal law of the land.a. the Archbishop of Canterburyb. the baronsc. the churchd. the king10. The ultimate authority for law-making resides in the .a. the House of Lordsb. the House of Commonsc. the Privy Councild. the Shadow Cabinet11. The English Renaissance was largely .a. religiousb. ideologicalc. philosophicald. literary12. In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in .a. hardwareb. textilec. potteryd. chemicals13. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in .a. 200 B. C.b. 55 B. C.c. 55 A. D.d. 410 A. D14. The Hundred Years’ War started in.a. 1733b. 1453c. 1337d. 135715. Civil Rights Movement happened in .a. the 1960sb. the 1950sc. the 1940sd. the 1930s16. The open declaration of the containment policy was made by on March 12, 1949 ina speech to the joint session of Congress.a. President Rooseveltb. President Kennedyc. General Marshalld. President Truman17. The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament.a. 651b. 1,200c. 1,198d. 76318. About half of the Britain’s trade is with.a. the United Statesb. South-east Asiac. the ECd. the Latin America19. The British recorded history begins with .a. the arrival and settlement of Celtsb. the Norman Conquestc. Roman invasiond. Viking and Danish invasions20. At the beginning of the First World War, the United States pursued a policy of .a. containmentb. neutralityc. pro-Germany partialityd. pro-Ally partialityPart threeRead the following statements carefully and decide if each of them is True or False: ( 20 points )( ) 1. The Bill of Rights is the term for the first twelve amendments to the Constitution.( ) 2. The stock market crash in 1929 was the beginning of a long economic depression in the U. S. ( ) 3. George Washington was the first president of the United States.( ) 4. The system of the parliamentary government of the U.K. is based on a written constitution. ( ) 5. Benjamin Franklin alone drafted the Declaration of Independence, and on July 4, 1776, the Congress adopted the declaration.( ) 6. Britain was the first country to start the Industrial Revolution which contributed to the establishment of the British Empire.( ) 7. The word English means “the language that belongs to the Angles.”( ) 8. The Pennines are known as the “Backbone of England”.( ) 9. The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh Lake in Wales which covers an area of 397 square kilometers.( ) 10. Both the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress were held in Boston.( ) 11. The American Constitution founded feudalism and introduced checks and balances.( ) 12. The national church in Scotland is also the Church of England.( ) 13.Of all the English university Oxford and Cambridge are the most prestigious( ) 14. The House of Lords is now made up of two kinds of Lords: the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.( ) 15. William, Duke of Normandy, founded a strong fleet which first beat the Danes at sea and he beca me known as “Father of the British Navy.”( ) 16. Anglo-Saxons in Britain are believed to be ancestors of the Highland Scots, the Irish and the Welsh people.( ) 17. After Margaret Thatcher was elected Britain’s first ever woman prime minister in 1979, sh e adopted a new program to cure the “British disease”.( ) 18. America Vespucci proved that the land discovered by Columbus was not Indian, but a new continent. As a result, the new continent was named after him and became known as America. ( ) 19. Declaration of Independence was formally adopted by the Continental Congress on July 14, 1776, a day which has been celebrated each year as Independence Day of the United States. ( ) 20. When the news of American victory at Yorktown reached London, the Parliament voted to end the War and peace negotiation began in 1782.Part fourExplain the following terms in English: (10 points)1. The New Deal2. The commonwealth3. checks and balances4. Constitutional monarchy5. PuritanismPart fiveTell what you know about the following in your own words. ( 20 points )1. The Easter Rising2. Class system in British society3. The Bronte sisters4. Counterculture5. The containment policyPart sixWrite between 100-150 words on the following topic: ( 20 points )Cold WarKeys:Part one:1.the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland2.the Belfast Agreement3.King Egbert4.The Canterbury Tales5.Guy Fawkes Night6.14927.Catholic8.Uncle Tom’s Cabin9.Martin Luther King10.ColoradoPart two:1~5dbaca 6~10cccdb 11~15dbbca 16~20daccbPart three:1~5 FTTFF 6~10 TTTFF 11~15 FFTTT 16~20 FTTFTPart four:1.It refers to a series of measures taken by Franklin Roosevelt in 1932 to prevent the possiblecollapse of the American economic and political system.2.The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of states which is made up mostly of formerBritish colonies. There are 50 members of the Commonwealth: many of these are developing countries like India and Cyprus: others are developed nations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The Commonwealth was set up as a forum for continued cooperation and as a sort of support network.3.Each of the three branches of the government——the legislative, the executive and thejudicial——has part of the powers but not all the power. Each branch can check, or block, the actions of the other branches. The three branches are thus in balance. This is called “checks and balances”.4. A constitutional monarchy is a county in which head of the state is a king or a queen. Inpractice, the Sovereign reigns, but does not rule. In English history, constitutional monarchy was established after Glorious Revolution in 1688.5.Puritans were those who followed the doctrine of John Calvin and wanted to purify theChurch of England. They believe that human beings were predestined by God before they were born. Some were God’s chosen people while others were damned to hell. No church nor good works could save people. The sign of being God’s elect was the success in his work or the prosperity in his calling. They also argued that everyone must read the Bible in order to find God’s will and establish direct contact with God. These beliefs had great impact on American culture.Part five:1.In order to gain independence, different Irish groups had been fighting against the Britishinstitutions and the British military forces. One such activity was the Easter Rising which took place in 1916. the rebels occupied Dublin’s Post Office and Forced the British to take it back by military force. The leaders of the rebellion were executed by the British authorities.2.The class system does exist in British society. Most of the British population would claimthemselves to be either of middle-class or working-class, though some people would actually belong to the upper middle-class or lower middle-class. Class divisions are now simply economic, they are cultural as well. People of different classes may differ in the kind of newspapers they read, in the way they speak and in the kind of education they receive. One of the distinctive features about the British class system is that aristocratic titles can still be inherited.3.Perhaps the most famous literary family I British history are the Bronte sisters, who wereinfluenced by the Romantic Movement. Charlotte, Emily and Ann were daughters of the vicar of a village church in Yorkshire. Although they were poor, they were educated and respectable. In their short lives, they didn’t produce much, but their works are among the best-loved novels in English: Charlotte Bronte’ s Jane Eyre and Emily’s Wuthering Heights 4.In the wake of the Free Speech Movement and the New Left, there appeared a phenomenonthat historians called “counterculture”. The counterculture rejected capitalism and other American principles. They had morals different from those taught by their parents. Some groups of youth tried to construct different ways of life. Among the most famous were the hippies. They sought new experience through dropping out, and drug taking. But it was music, rock music in particular, that became the chief vehicles for the counter culture assault on the traditional American society. The counterculture exerted a great influence upon people’s attitudes toward social morals, marriage, career and success.5.The US put into effect the containment policy in the late 1940s. by containment, the Us meantthat it would use whatever means, including military force, to prevent the Soviet Union form breaking out of its sphere of influence. In order to contain communism, the US fought two wars in Asia: the Korean War and the Vietnam War.Part six:Some historians say that the world entered Cold War immediately after the Second World War ended. The conflicts arose basically from the separate concepts of postwar world order. The United States, relying on its large economic and military strength, tried to play the role of world。