全国2017年4月00522英语国家概况自考试题

英语国家概况自考真题近10年全国2010年7月自学考试英语国家概况真题课程代码：00522请将答案填在答题纸相应位置上，全部题目用英文作答I．MultipIe Choice Questions．(50 points，1 point for each)Directions：In this part of the test,there are 50 unfinished statements or questions．For eachof the unfinished statements or questions，four suggested answers marked A，B，C and D are given．Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question．Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet．1.Christianity was first brought to England by______.A.the RomansB.the CeltsC.the Anglo-SaxonsD.the Danes2.The names such as Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday and Friday came from______.A.ChristianityB.Teutonic religionC.DruidismD.Catho1icism3.At about 700 BC，______began to arrive in England from eastern and central Europe，now France，Belgium and southern Germany.A.the CeltsB.the Beaker FolkC.the RomansD.the Anglo-Saxons4.______made a treaty with the Danes allowing them to keep the northern and eastern parts of England，which later became known as the Danelaw.A.King EthelredB.King AlfredC.King EdwardD.King Harold5.Many hundreds of rebels were put to death by______ as he passed triumphantly with an army of 40，000 men through Kent and Essex.A.King Henry IIB.King RichardC.King JohnD.King Edward III6.For electoral purposes Britain is divided into ______ constituencies，each of which has ______ representative(s)in Parliament.A.651，oneB.561，twoC.651，twoD.561，one7.The Wars of the Roses broke out shortly after ______.A.the Black DeathB.the Watt Tyler’s UprisingC.the Hundred Years’WarD.the Glorious Revolution8.It was during the reign of______that the name Great Britain came into being in 1707.A.E1izabeth IB.Henry VIIIC.Charles ID.Anne9.Real religious Change came in Edward VI’s time.People call his switch to______ theology“the Reformation”.A.PuritanB.ProtestantC.CatholicD.Christian10.The English Civil War has been seen as a conflict between________.A.the Commons and the LordsB.the King and the BaronsC.the Parliament and the KingD.the Crown and the Church11.After William and Mary were crowned jointly in Westminster Abbey on their acceptance of the Bill of Rights，the age of_______ began.A.monarchyB.constitutional monarchyC.capitalismD.federal government12.As a result of the First World War settlement，the ______was established.A.League of NationsB.British CommonwealthC.British East India CompanyD.United Nations13.In Britain，the election of ________returned the________ to power and Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister in Britain.A.1979，Conservative PartyB.1983，Labor PartyC.1979，Liberal DemocratsD.1983，Democratic Party14.The House of Commons is headed by________.A.the Prime MinisterB.the SpeakerC.the Lord ChancellorD.the Monarch15.The Witan,the basis of the Privy Council was created by________.A.the CeltsB.the Anglo-SaxonsC.the NormansD.the Romans16.Which of the following is NOT one of the members of the Lords Temporal in the House of Lords?A.All hereditary peers and peeresses of England,Scotland,Great Britain and the United Kingdom.B.Life peers created to assist the House in its judicial duties.C.Senior bishops of the Church of England.D.All other life peers.17.Margaret Thatcher believed in the following EXCEPT________.A.self-relianceB.the strengthening of trade unionsC.privatizationD.the use of monetary policies to control inflation18.Established Churches in Britain are________.A.the Church of England and the Church of WalesB.the Church of Wales and the Church of ScotlandC.the Anglican ChurchesD.the Church of England and the Church of Scotland19.________appeal to people wanting news of more entertaining character in Britain.A.Popular newspapersB.Quality newspapersC.“Mid-market”newspapersD.Da ily newspapers20.________is the most popular sport in England and in Europe.A.RugbyB.TennisC.SnookerD.Football21.The Open University is a non-residential university based in the new town of________.ton KeynesB.GlasgowC.EdinburghD.Cambridge22.From 1980 to 1989,the population between the age of 25 and 44 increased by 28.1%in America because_____.A.those who were born during the period of large inflow of immigrants reached this age bracketB.those who were born after the World War II reached this age bracketC.those who were born during the World War I reached this age bracketD.those who were born before the World War II reached this age bracket23.On April 6,1789,George Washington was elected the President of America and took the oath of office in_____.A.Washington D.C.B.PhiladelphiaC.BostonD.New York24.After_____,the United States saw great developments in industry,agriculture,science and technology,and population.A.the Civil WarB.the War of IndependenceC.the Vietnam WarD.the Second World War25._____is a clear explanation of the political theory behind the revolution and this theory came from the British philosopher John Locke.A.The Articles of ConfederationB.The American ConstitutionC.The DeclarationD.The Bill of Rights26.Faced with the serious economic crisis,the _____ administration refused to take strong government action to soften the effects of the Great Depression.A.HooverB.RooseveltC.WilsonD.Truman27.As a result of_____,the United States had changed from a debtor nation to a creditor.A.the First World WarB.the Second World WarC.the War of IndependenceD.the Civil War28.The Progressive Movement refers to a number of diverse efforts at_____ reforms.A.political,social,and economicB.political,educational,and socialC.political,religious,and socialcational,religious,and economic29.Which of the following did NOT account for President Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions?A.The adoption of the Hepburn Act of 1906.B.The active use of the Sherman Antitrust Act.C.The withdrawal of 200 million acres of public land as forest reserve.D.The passage of the Federal Reserve Act.30.On June 5,1947,_____suggested that the U.S.should offer economic aid to Western Europe so as to protect the region from Soviet expansion.A.George MarshallB.Franklin D.RooseveltC.George KennanD.Harry Truman31.President Truman on March 21,1947 issued an executive order,initiating a comprehensive investigation of the loyalty of all federal employees.This was the beginning of _____.A.McCarthyismB.cleating out Soviet spiesC.widespread persecution of Communists and progressive peopleD.persecution of federal employees32.The slave system was formally ended by________in 1863 and the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1865.A.the Bill of RightsB.the first ten AmendmentsC.Lincoln’s Emancipation ProclamationD.the Articles of Confederation33.After the_______,the United States replaced France and became the main force in providing aid for the South Vietnam government.A.Paris ConferenceB.Geneva ConferenceC.Yalta ConferenceD.Teheran Conference34.Which of the following is NOT associated with Halloween?A.“Trick or treat”.B.“Spring Break”.C.A night-time children’s holiday.D.Pumpkin lanterns.35.In _______masterpieces,Leaves of Grass,he praised the ideas of equality and democracy and celebrated the dignity,the self-reliant spirit and the joy of the common man.A.T.S.Eliot’sB.Walt Whitman’sC.Theodore Dreiser’sD.Ralph Waldo Emerson’s36.The American economy is characterized by a high degree of _______.A.free-market economy with a dominant public sectorB.planned economyC.monopolyernment involvement of economy37.The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world.It was drawn up in 1787 and went into effect in_______.A.1788B.1789C.1790D.179138.Which is NOT the power of the President of the United States?A.He shares certain lawmaking powers with Congress.B.He is the Commander-in-chief of the armed forces.C.He can determine whether legislation conforms to the Constitution.D.He can give reprieves and pardons in federal criminal cases.39.Under _______to the United States Constitution,_______ takes the responsibility for education.A.the Tenth Amendment,the federal governmentB.the Thirteenth Amendment,the stateC.the Tenth Amendment,the stateD.the Thirteenth Amendment,the federal government40._______ embodies Thomas Jefferson’s belief that an education should be practical as well as liberal.A.The community collegeB.The vocational collegeC.The junior collegeD.The public college41.In the year 1845,_______marked the end of one era and the beginning of another in the social history of Ireland.A.the Great FamineB.EnclosureC.the Black DeathD.the English Renaissance42.Ireland is unique among European countries for_______.A.its small populationB.its beautiful sceneryC.its excessive rainfallD.its century-long population decline43.Under the Anglo-Irish Treaty,Britain established _______with dominion status in Ireland in 1921.A.the Anglican Church of IrelandB.the Irish Free StateC.the Irish Republican ArmyD.Fianna Fail44.New Zealand is just_______ of the International Date Line,so it is the first country to get the new day.A.southB.westC.eastD.north45.In the years that followed the Land Wars the basic philosophy of race relations became _______,rather than Maori self-determination.A.assimilationB.alienationC.disassimilationD.subjugation46.Who was the first European to discover Canada?A.John Cabot.B.Abel Tasman.C.Samuel de Champlain.D.James Cook.47.In 1931 by_______Canada was formally declared to be a sovereign nation and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.A.the Act of UnionB.the Statute of WestminsterC.the British North American ActD.the Constitution Act48.Since 1945 the Canadian government has adopted a policyof_______.A.free immigrationB.selected immigrationC.restricted immigrationD.encouraging immigration49.In Australia,_______is better known as the Great Dividing Range.A.the Eastern HighlandsB.the Great Western PlateauC.the Central Eastern LowlandsD.the Red Centre50.In Australia,the hot,dry environment has a great influence on the following EXCEPT_______.A.population distributionB.plantsC.animalsD.the built environmentII.Answer the Questions.(30 points,3 points for each)Directions:Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions.Write youranswers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.51.Who is directly responsible for the NHS in Britain?52.What is the peculiar feature of the feudal system of England?53.What is the significance of the expulsion of the English from France?54.What is the“winner-take-all”system?55.What mechanism did the writers of the American Constitution introduce to provide safeguards?56.Why were American children awarded the 1965 Nobel Peace Prize?57.How many geographical regions are there in Canada?What are they?58.What does the Outback usually refer to?59.What are many Maori people determined to do with Maoritanga?60.Why is Ireland also called the Emerald Isle?III.Term Explanation.(20 points,5 points for each)Directions:Explain each of the following terms in English.Write your answers in thecorresponding space on the Answer Sheet in around 40 words.61.the Black Death62.the Great Charter(1215)63.the Great Depression64.Boston Tea Party。

2017年4月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试英语(二)试卷本试卷共8页,满分100分,考试时间150分钟考生答题注意事项:1.本卷所有试题必须在答题卡上作答。

答在试卷上无效,试卷空白处和背面均可作草稿纸2.第一、二部分为选择题。

必须对应试卷上的题号使用2B铅笔将“答题卡”的相应代码涂黑。

3.第三~七部分为非选择题。

必须注明大、小题号,使用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔作答4.合理安排答题空间,超出答题区域无效。

第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10题,每题1分,共10分)下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C。

在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑The Thinking Habit That Changed My LifeI remember one evening three years ago, when my life was very different. I was overweight. I was deeply in debt. I was a smoker. I felt hopeless and helpless.I couldn't change anything.Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is. And I resolved to list the good things in my life. I had a wonderful wife. I had five amazing children. I could see and appreciate the beauty of the world around me. The list went on, but you get the idea. Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OK. That night I resolved to be grateful for what I had, and for the people in my life. I started the habit of gratitude. Now many people consider it unimportant. I'm here to tell you that it's very important. It changes lives.Now I appreciate my wife Eva more. I feel good about having her in my life.And we have deepened our relationship I also appreciate my kids more. Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor. I'm kinder to others around me, at work and everywhere else, because instead of seeing the faults in everyone, I see the good, and am grateful for them. I need less, because instead of thinking about what I don't have, I am grateful for what i do have Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude, and life becomes easier. Without the habit of gratitude, we tend to complain and the bad in people and things.We can't change that at once,but you can do something.For example,you can start with a small action. Really feel the happiness that something or someone with in your life, or take a moment to make a list of the things in your life that you' re thankful for.1. I was unhappy with my life three years ageB. FalseC Not Given2. I drank every day and couldn't stop it.A. TrueB. FalseC Not Given3. I was unable to support my familyA. TrueB. FalseC Not Given4. One evening I came to a new understanding of my lifeA. TrueB. FalseC Not Given5.Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadaysA. TrueC Not Given6. Now I have a closer relationship with my wife.A. TrueB. FalseC Not Given7. I am now more strict with my kids32 A. True33 B. False34 C Not Given8. I like making friends with people around me.A. TrueB. FalseC Not Given9. I now try to see the good in othersA TrueB. FalseC. Not Given10. A small action doesn't work to change one' s bad habitA. TrueB. FalseC Not Given第二部分:阅读选择(第11~15题,每题2分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项,并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑Dog TrainingDog training is a must for all dogs. It is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what he's doing; it is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a"quick fix”—it is an ongoing processDog training also involves teaching the owner. Going through dog training is something that every dog owner should do. It is like going to school over again. It is all about communication, and you need to learn to communicate with your dog. Training your dog to"sit "is probably the first thing you will train your dog to do. When you want your dog to sit, hold a treat above his head and say"sit”,As thedog sits, say"sit " again and then immediately give him the treat. Your dog should drop into a"sit"position in order to reach the food.Teaching your dog to fetch promotes bonding. To do this, first throw a ball, and give the command"fetch". As he starts to run towards it, yell"fetch"again. Instead of a ball, you may use the object your dog loves most. Do not play fetch with heavy items or sticks, however, as this can damage the dog 's teeth or injure the dog.A well-trained dog should remain where his owner commands,so”stay”is an important command in dog training as well.Since it is more involved,which will be the subject of another article.Dog training is a very physical activity,so be prepared to be tired. And dog training is never without risk of injury, especially with more aggressive dogs. One major mistake many dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over.Training your dog continues throughout your dogs life.11. What does the author say about dog training?A.It requires professional guidanceB. It is necessary for every dogC. It gives dogs good exercise.D. It is an easy job for trainers12. What is the most important thing for dog trainers to do?A. Learn to communicate with dogsB Give dogs timely encouragement.C.Create right circumstances for dogs.D.Teach dogs desired behaviors.A jumpB. stayC. fetchD.sitA.stickB. ballC. treatD. trickA can be dangerousB.costs much moneyC. takes a short timeD can be very tiring第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第16~25题,每题1分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务:(1)从第16~20题后所给的6个选项中为第~6段每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)从第21~25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。

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

答案：英国2. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鸸鹋。

答案：澳大利亚3. 英语国家中，______的国石是钻石。

答案：加拿大4. 英语国家中，______的国树是橡树。

答案：美国5. 英语国家中，______的国花是枫叶。

答案：加拿大6. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

答案：英国7. 英语国家中，______的国鸟是鹰。

答案：美国8. 英语国家中，______的国石是蓝宝石。

答案：英国9. 英语国家中，______的国树是雪松。

答案：澳大利亚10. 英语国家中，______的国花是玫瑰。

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

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

2. 英语起源于______（英格兰）。

3. 英语国家中，______（澳大利亚）被称为“骑在羊背上的国家”。

4. 英语国家中，______（新西兰）被称为“长白云之乡”。

5. 英语国家中，______（美国）是世界最大的经济体。

6. 英语国家中，______（英国）拥有世界上最古老的君主制。

7. 英语国家中，______（加拿大）是世界上面积第二大的国家。

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

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

2017年4月高等教育自学考试《英语国家概况》试题课程代码：00522I. MULTIPLE CHOICERead the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the ANSWER SHEET.1. Which of the following rivers goes through the city of London?A. The Forth.B. The Severn.C. The Thames.D. The Mersey.2. About 500 BC began to arrive in Britain and kept coming until the arrival of the Romans.A. the JutesB. the AnglesC. the CeltsD. the Saxons3. Located in Wales, is an important city in the UK.A. BelfastB. CardiffC. LiverpoolD. Edinburgh4. In the reign of , Britain lost the French port of Calais.A. Elizabeth IB. Edward VIC. Henry VIIID. Mary Tudor5. The name Great Britain came into being when, in 1707, the Act of Union united England andA. WalesB. ScotlandC. SouthemlrelandD. Northemlreland6. The Parliament Act in 1911 strictly limited the powers of , making the Commons the supreme legislative body.A. the LordsB. the CabinetC. the CrownD. the Church of England7. What might be the immediate cause of the UK's entry into WWI?A. Germany's invasion of Belgium.B. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.C. Austria's declaration of war on Serbia.D. Germany's declaration of war on Russia.8. The discovery of oil in has made the UK self-sufficient in oil.A. the Irish SeaB. the Black SeaC. the North SeaD. the Mediterranean9. The Labour Party and have been the dominant party in the UK since the mid-1920s.A. the Republican PartyB. the Liberal DemocratsC. the Conservative PartyD. the Scottish National Party10. Which of the following was a consequence of the Norman Conquest on England?A. English became the official language in England.B. The feudal system was completely established in England.C. The England's commerce with the Continent was severely weakened.D. The English church courts were more closely related to the civil courts.11. How do most students in the UK pay for their college education?A. They do part-time jobs.B. They get state-funded grants.C. They pay for it after graduation.D. They get support from their parents.12. In I265, Simon de Montfort summoned the Great Council to meet at and the meeting was seen as that of the earliest parliament.A. BedfordB. CanterburyC. WestminsterD. Winchester13. Which of the following is a newspaper of Northern Ireland?A. The Herald.B. The Daily Record.C. The Western Mail.D. The Belfast Telegraph.14. forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the USA.A: The Colorado River B. The Rio Grande RiverC. The American RuhrD. The Gulf of California15. Which of the following was the chief center of the American War of Independence?A. The South.B. The Midwest.C. New England.D. The Middle Atlantic States.16. What language has official status in the state of New Mexico?A. French.B. Russian.C. Spanish.D. Portuguese.17. In September 1783, by Britain recognized the independence of theUnited States.A. the Treaty of ParisB. the Alien and Sedition ActsC. the Declaration of IndependenceD. the Emancipation Proclamation18. In women in the USA were given the right to vote.A. 1870B. 1890C. 1913D. 192019. In 1607, the English founded their first permanent settlement in on the American continent.A. VirginiaB. MarylandC. ConnecticutD. Massachusetts20. The nature of McCarthyism isA. anti-racismB. anti-CommunismC. advocating free marketD. advocating environmental protection21. John Maynard Keynes believed the government could enhance the development of economy byA. limiting birthrateB. weakening manufacturingC. averaging household incomeD. controlling spending and taxes22. is often considered the father of American drama.A. William IngeB. Arthur MillerC. Eugene O'NeillD. Tennessee Williams23. , as "the national sport," is the oldest of the major American team sports.A. BaseballB. FootballC. BasketballD. Ice hockey24. In Canada can introduce bills involving taxation.A. the Supreme CourtB. the House of CommonsC. the SenateD. the Governor-General25. Among the natural regions of Canada, farthest east isA. the Canadian ShieldB. the Arctic RegionC. the Appalachian RegionD. the Cordilleran Region26. There have been nine major occurrences of in Australia since 1788 due to its location and geographical features.A. floodB. droughtC. landslideD. earthquake27. As the federal capital of Australia, Canberra balances the power between two centers of Sydney and Melbourne.A. economicB. politicalC. educationD. population28. Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because ofA. its rich green countrysideB. its rich emerald stonesC. its surrounding blue seaD. its numerous islands29. , the capital of Ireland, is known for its theaters and writers.A. DublinB. CorkC. LimerickD. Waterford30. Ireland enjoys a climate of western maritime under the influence ofA. the Indian OceanB. the Pacific OceanC. the Arctic OceanD. the Atlantic OceanII. BLANK FILLINGChoose 10 answers from the box and write the correct letter on the ANSWER SHEET31. Known as "the father of the British navy," . founded a strong fleetwhich first beat the Danes at sea.32. During nearly 400 years of control of Britain, the Romans always treated the Britons as a people of slave class.33. marked the beginning of modem world history because it shook the foundation of the feudal rule in Europe.34. Americans celebrate to honor veterans of all wars in which the US has fought.35. The first immigrants in American history came from England and36. Once a colony of Great Britain, Canada became independent in through the British North America Act.37. In 1840, on behalf of the British government, William Hobson signed with Maori chiefs in New Zealand.38. In Australia, Britain's monarch is officially represented by and six state governors.39. The armed Irish uprising against the British rule in 1916 is known as40. Ulysses was written by the Irish novelist***************************************************A. 1867B. the NetherlandsC. the Easter RisingD. Thanksgiving DayE. subjectF. James JoyceG. Veterans DayH. the prime ministerI. The English Civil WarJ. AlfredK. the Treaty of WaitangiL. the Governor-General***************************************************III. TERM EXPLANATIONDefine the following terms in English. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET in around 40 words.41. Wars of the Roses42. ANZUS TreatyIV. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSGive a brief answer to each of the following questions. You are required to use completesentences. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.43. What was the effect of the Glorious Revolution on the British form of government?44. How important is trade in the UK's economy?45. What role did Martin Luther King play in the Civil Rights Movement?46. For what purpose did the British government put the Stamp Tax into effect in America?47. What are the main factors shaping the Canadian climate?48. Who are the aboriginal people of Canada?49. Why is Australia rich in unique species of animals and plants?50. Why was Australia called a prison colony when it was founded in the late 1700s?51. What is the base of support of the Labor Party in New Zealand?52. What caused the fall of the Irish population in the 19th century?V. ESSAY QUESTIONWrite 100-120 words on the following topic on the ANSWER SHEET.53. What are the distinct characteristics of the US government?。

00522⾃考英语国家概况-试卷（答案全⾯）⾃考课程综合测验英语国家概况试卷（课程代码 00522 ）⼀、单项选择题（每⼩题2分，共40分） 1. is the largest island in Europe.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. IrelandD. Great Britain 2. The UK is bordered on the south by . A. the North Sea B. the English Channel C. the Irish Sea D. the Atlantic Ocean 3. The capital of the UK is .A. EdinburghB. LondonC. LiverpoolD. Birmingham 4. The longest rivers in Britain are the Thames and .A. the MerseyB. the River HumberC. the SevernD. the Tyne River 5. The first known settlers of Britain were the .A. CeltsB. Anglo-SaxonsC. RomansD. Iberians 6. It is that brought the new religion, Christianity, to Britain.A. the RomansB. the CeltsC. the Anglo-SaxonsD. the Viking and Danish Invasions 7. Among the following groups of people, the came to Britain first. A. Jutes B. Angles C. Saxons D. Normans8. The Conquest in 1066 is perhaps the best-known event in English history. A. Roman B. Viking C. Anglo-Saxon D. Norman9. Under , the feudal system in England was completely established. A. Edward I B. Henry II C. King Alfred D. William the Conqueror 10. The Magna Carta was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between .A. the Crown and the BaronsB. the king and the parliamentC. the aristocrats and the middle classD. the monarch and the working people 11. The name of the Hundr ed Years’ War is given to the intermittent war between .A. France and EnglandB. Spain and EnglandC. Germany and EnglandD. America and England12. in the 14th century was the modern name given to the plague, an epidemic disease spread by rat fleas.A. Brid FluB. Black DeathC. Yellow FeverD. Scarlet Fever 13. was above all responsible for the religious reform in England.A. Alfred the GreatB. Edward IC. Henry VIIID. William the Conqueror 14. declared that he, and not the Pope, was the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1535.A. James IB. Charles IC. James IID. Henry VIII 15. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was Elizabeth I ’s . A. sister B. daughter C. cousin D. half-sister 16. The English Renaissance was largely .A. literaryB. politicalC. religiousD. philosophical 17. The Chartist movement was the first nationwide movement.A. working classB. lower middle classC. upper middle classD. upper class18. The Seven Years’ War was fought between Britain and for the colonization in North America. A. Spain B. Russia C. Holland D. France19. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the system ended when the Enclosure Acts were introduced. A. tenant B. feudal C. open-field D. enclosed field 20. modified and improved the design of the steam engine in 1765.A. James WattB. Abraham DarbyC. Richard ArkwrightD. Henry Court⼆、论述题（15分）Describe the geographical position of the UK.三、论述题（15分）What do you know about King Alfred? What makes him worthy of the title of “Alfred the Great?年级班级准考证号姓名四、论述题（15分）What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter?五、论述题（15分）What do you know about land enclosures in Britain?答案：。

自考00522英语国家概况模拟试题及答案91.The Tower of London,a historical sight,located in the centre of London,was built by___.A.King ArthurB.Robin HoodC.Oliver CromwellD.William the Conqueror2.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B.It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D.It has no written form of Constitution.3.Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.William of OrangeB.JamesⅡC.Oliver CromwellD.GeorgeⅠ4.Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK?A.Beef cattle.B.Dairy cattleC.Chicken.D.Sheep.5.Which group of people cannot vote in the general election?A.Members in the House of Commons.B.Lords in the House of Lords.C.The UK citizens above the age of 18.D.The UK resident citizens of the Irish Republic.6.A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because___________.A.it plays a watchdog function,keeping an eye on the governmentB.it informs people of current affairs in the world.C.it provides people with subjective reports.D.it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.7．Of Which people is Robert Burns a national poet?A.The Welsh peopleB.The Irish peopleC.The Scottish peopleD.The English people8．.It was said that Christianity was introduced into Ireland by __________A.the VikingsB.the NormansC.Brian BuruD.Saint Patrick9.In the 17th century,the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland because _________.A.they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB.they had too many people and didn’t have enough space for them to live in BritainC.they intended to expand their investmentD.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them10.Which is the largest city in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester二．填空1.Charles the First,king of Britain,was executed,because he attempted to overrule___________ in the English Revolution.2.The _________IRA believed that they had made enough progress so that they could concentrate on a political process,and run candidates for_______.3.It’s hard to make talks successful between the British and Irish governments without the participation of __________and____________.4.The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms _________and its party leader becomes__________-.5.Since 1945,the UK economy has experienced ________ decline rather than _______ decline.6.The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors:________industries,secondary industries and________industries.7.Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories.They are _________,_________and history plays.8.Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte are noted for their respective novel ________and __________which are largely the love stories of a woman for a man.9.People usually dress up and show off their fashionable clothes and elaborate hats for the social event called __________.10.Traditionally,people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on ___________,which is the day after Christmas.。

《英语国家概况》自考真题及答案解析卷面总分：80分答题时间：70分钟试卷题量：40题一、单选题（共40题，共0分）1.Britain has, for centuries, been slowly tilting with ________.• A.the North-West slowly rising and the South-East slowly sinking• B.the North-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinking• C.the South-East slowly rising and the South-West slowly sinking• D.the South-West slowly rising and the North-East slowly sinking 正确答案：A2.Which often following statements is not true about British coal mining?• A.Brition has used up almost all coal deposits• B.The demand for British coal has declined.• C.Petroleum, water power, and electric power replacing coal for many purposes.• D.The old British mines are narrow and deep, making it difficult to use machines正确答案：A3.For electoral purposes Britain is divided into 659 constituencies, eachof whichreturns ________to the House of Commons.• A.one member• B.two members• C.three members• D.four members正确答案：A4.In the 1970s oil was discovered in ________, but the revenue from oil didnot create an economic for Britain.• A.the English Channel• B.the Irish Sea• C.St. George's Channel• D.the North Sea正确答案：D5.In Britain, ministers are appointed by the Queen on therecommendation of ________.• A.the Lord Chancellor• B.the Prime Minister• C.the Speaker• D.the Parliamentary Commissioner正确答案：B6.Thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes beforethe First World War, votes were granted to women over the age of________ in 1918.• A.18• B.20• C.30• D.35正确答案：C7.The objective of the Chartist Movement was democratic rights for allmen, and it took its name from “________ ”.• A.The Bill of Rights• B.The Agreement of the People• C.The People's Charter• D.The Great Charter正确答案：C8.In the 1960s pop music underwent a revolution when ________ becameworld famous and turned their home town of Liverpool into a place of pilgrimage.• A.teh Beach Boys• B.the Rolling Stone• C.the Animals• D.the Beatles正确答案：D9.The Tories were the forerunners of ________, which still bears thisnickname today• A.the Labour Party• B.the Conservative Party• C.the Liberal Party• D.the Social Democratic Party正确答案：B10.In the United Kingdom, the party which wins the ________ number ofseats in the House of Commons becomes the official Opposition.• rgest• B.second largest• C.third largest• D.fourth largest正确答案：B11.In the United Kingdom,police officers are not allowed to join ________or to go on strike.• A.a trade union• B.a choir• C.apolitical party• D.a club正确答案：A12.Agricltural changes in the late 18th and early 19th centuries inEngland were so great that they were worthy of the term “________ ”.• A.reform• B.evolution• C.revolution• D.reformation正确答案：C13.The Mississippi, which is sometimes called ________, has played a vitalrole in the history of the United States.• A.“Old Man River ”• B.“Moon River ”• C.“Old Father River ”• D.“Mother of the United States ”正确答案：A14.The largest and smallest states of the United States are ________.• A.Alaska and Rhode Island• B.Texas and Maine• C.Texas and Rhode Island• D.Alaska and Maine正确答案：A15.A trend that occurs at the same time with the movement to the Southand the Weast of the United States is ________.• A.the flow of people to sunbelt area• B.the flow of peole from small cities to big cities• C.the growth of small towns• D.the outflow of city residents from the core cities to the suburbs 正确答案：D16.The average life expectancy of the Red Indians is ________.• A.higher than the national average• B.lower than the national average• C.about the same with the national average• D.none of the above正确答案：B17.The three Puritan traditions are ________.• A.religious tolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learning • B.religious dissent aggressiveness and respect for learning• C.religious intolerance, respect for achievement and respect for learning • D.religious intolerance, aggressiveness, respect for achievement 正确答案：C18.In 1900, the United States ranked first in the world in the productionof ________.• A.coal• B.electricity• C.oil• D.wheat正确答案：A19.During the Second World War, Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill met at________.• A.Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam• B.Teheran and Yalta• C.Yalta, Potsdam and Berlin• D.Teheran and Potsdam正确答案：B20.The New Frontier and War on Poverty were put forward respectivelyby ________.• A.Eisenhower and Kennedy• B.Johnson and Nixon• C.Johnson and Kennedy• D.Kennedy and Johnson正确答案：D21.The origin of the American party system can be traced to ________.• A.the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the War of Independence• B.the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti--Federalists• C.the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slavery• D.none of the above正确答案：B22.The functions of institutions of higher education in the U.S. are________.• A.research and teaching• B.teaching and degree awarding• C.professional training, teaching and public service• D.teaching, research and public service正确答案：D23.In “Song of Myself ”, Whitman writes that ________.• A.woman is not worth mentioning• B.woman is not as great as man• C.woman as the mother of human beings is the greatest• D.none of the above正确答案：C24.The theme of Thanksgiving has always been ________.• A.friendship and happiness• B.peace and plenty• C.cooperation and rich reward• D.love and happiness正确答案：B25.Australia is located between ________ and the Indian Ocean.• A.the South Pacific Ocean• B.the Atlantic Ocean• C.the North Sea• D.the Arctic正确答案：A26.Australia, which is one of the world's developed countries, hasbecome rich through ________.• A.manufacturing industries• B.farming and mining• C.service industries• D.forestry and fishing正确答案：B27.Australian Aborigines believed in a creative period, usually referred toin English as ________.• A.teh Dreamland• B.the Dreaming• C.the Beginning of the World• D.the Beginning of the Universe正确答案：B28.As far as Australian culture is concerned, the history of Australia canbe divided into the following phases with the exception of ________.• A.the period of the original culture of Aboriginal people• B.the period of the dominant British culture• C.teh period of Asian culture• D.the period of a multicultural society正确答案：C29.The Mabo Judgement passed by Australia's High Court in June 1992overturned the concept of terra nullius, which means ________.• A.“land belonging to no one ”• B.“land unknown to everyone ”• C.“Wonderland ”• D.“Dreamtime ”正确答案：A30.During the 1990s many Australians called for their nation to become arepublic with ________.• A.a president replacing the British monarch as head of state• B.a prime minister replacing the governor--general as head of government• C.a governor-general replacing the British monarch as head of state• D.a president replacing the governor- general as head of government 正确答案：A31.The longest river in Canada is ________.• A.the Mackenzie• B.the St. Lawrence• C.teh Severn• D.the Yukon正确答案：A32.Why were the French troops in Canada defeated by the British duringthe Seven Years' War?• A.Because they were not used to the weather in Cananda.• B.Because they did not get support from the local people.• C.Because they did not receive the supplies they needed so badly.• D.Because the British had larger and better settlements in Canada.正确答案：C33.Which of the following is not true about Canada's manufacturingtoday?• A.Manufacturing is the most important economic activity in Canada.• B.Transportation equipment ranks as the nation's leading manufactured product.• C.Food processing is still important but it is no longer Canada's chief man ufacturing industry• D.The production of paper and paper related products is no longer important in Canada's manufacturing.正确答案：D34.When was the referendum on Quebec's future status held in Canada?• A.1994• B.1995• C.1996• D.1997正确答案：B35.Since 1971 the Canadian government has adopted a policy of ________,recognizing that cultural pluralism within a bilingual framework is the essence of the Canadian identity.• A.assimilation• B.integration• C.multiculturalism• D.gender equality正确答案：C36.In Canada the federal governments have always been formed by________.• A.the Liberal Party• B.the Progressive Conservative Party• C.either the Liberal Party or the Progressive Conservative Party• D.both the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservation Party 正确答案：C37.What is Ireland called in Irish?• A.Irea• B.Aire• C.Eare• D.Eire正确答案：D38.What are Ireland's chief exports?• A.Foodstuffs(especially beef), electrical machinery, and chemicals.• B.Wool, dairy products and fruit.• C.Motor vehicles, electrical machinery and petroleum.• D.Coal, mining equipment and textiles.正确答案：A39.A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that it oftenhas________.• A.floods• B.volcanic eruptions• C.earthquakes• D.droughts正确答案：C40.Which of the following is not true about the political system of NewZealand?• A.New Zealand has a written constitution.• B.New Zealand has a parliamentary government and a constitutional monarchy.• C.New Zealand follows the British parliamentary system with some variations.• D.New Zealand Parliament has only one chamber.正确答案：C。

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

做试题,没答案?上自考365,网校名师为你详细解答!全国2009年4月英语国家概况试题答案课程代码：00522I. Read the following unfinishedstatements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement orquestion, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choosethe one that you think best completes the statement or answers thequestion. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in thecorresponding space on the answer sheet. (50 points, 1 point for each)1. Strictly speaking, “the British Isles” refers to_______.A. Great BritainB. IrelandC. the United KingdomD. Great Britain and Ireland正确答案:C,D为错误答案,A为geographical name ,因为the Brithish Isles 包含了Great Britain andIreland,as well as hundreds of small ones.所以正确答案是C the United Kingdom(联合王国).2. Which of the following kings was responsible for the complete establishment of the feudal system in England?A. Edward IB. Henry IIC. Alfred the GreatD. William the Conqueror正确答案:D 此题答案在书中P27.3. The spirit of the Great Charter was ______.A. a limitation of the powers of the kingB. a guarantee of the freedom of the serfsC. a limitation of the powers of the ChurchD. a declaration of equality among all people正确答案:A,本题答案在书中P33.4. Which of the following is NOT true about the result of the Black Death?A. Much land was left untended.B. There was a terrible shortage of labour.C. The surviving peasants had lost their power of bargaining.D. Landowners tended to change from arable to sheep-farming.正确答案:C,本题答案在书中P37.5. The War of Roses that took place from 1455 to 1485 was fought between ______.A. Britain and FranceB. the Parliament and the CrownC. the working people and the aristocratsD. two branches of the Plantagenet family正确答案:D,本题答案在中中P40.6. The English Renaissance was largely literary, and it achieved its finest expression in the so-called ______.A. Romantic poetryB. Romantic fictionC. Elizabethan poetryD. Elizabethan drama正确答案:D,本题答案在书中P49.7. British constitutional monarchy is a system under which the powersof the ______ are limited by Parliament or the constitution.A. churchB. king or queenC. government ministersD. Bishop’s court正确答案:B,本题答案在书中P60.8. The Tories in Britain were the forerunners of ______, which still bears this nickname today.A. the Labor PartyB. the Liberal PartyC. the Conservative PartyD. the Social Democratic Party正确答案:C,本题答案在书中P62.9. Which of the following was NOT included in the six-point demand of the Chartist Movement?A. Equal electoral districtsB. V oting by secret ballotC. The vote for all adult malesD. The vote for all adult females正确答案:D,这里考关于People's Charter,正确答案应该是the vote for all adult males.10. During the First World War, Britain was allied with ______.A. TurkeyB. the Central PowersC. France and RussiaD. Germany and Austria-Hungary正确答案:C,BD是一个意思the Central Powers=Germany and Austria-Hungary,A是错误答案.记不起来的话用排除法就可以做对.11. Who was the man that led Britain in the crisis of the Second World War?A. George VIB. Theodore RooseveltC. Neville ChamberlainD. Sir Winston Churchill正确答案:D,答案在书中P83.12. The new policies adopted by Mrs. Thatcher and Conservative Government after the 1979 election was known as ______.A. ThatcherismB. the New DealC. New FrontierD. Keynesianism正确答案:A,这题比较容易的,只要知道关于撒切尔主义就能做出来.13. Over the past one thousand years, the British ______ has been broken only once between 1649 and 1660.A. CabinetB. ParliamentC. MonarchyD. Privy Council正确答案:C,本题考关于君主政体,原文在书中P106.14. Who has the power to appoint the Prime Minister in Britain?A. The QueenB. The ParliamentC. The House of LordsD. The Church of England正确答案:A,正确答案在书中第7章,关于统治者的职能.15. In Britain, a full meeting of ______ is called only when a Sovereign dies or announces his or her intention to marry.A. the Privy CouncilB. the ParliamentC. the House of CommonsD. the House of Lords正确答案:A,原文见教材P117.16. Which of the following is NOT involved in the British judicial responsibilities?A. Attorney GeneralB. Ministry of JusticeC. The Lord ChancellorD. The Home Secretary正确答案:B,本题没有准确的原文要靠自己用排除法判断,参考答案在教材P129,about thejudiciary in the U.k,"There is no ministry of justice in the UnitedKingdom.Central responsibility lies with the Lord Chancellor,the HomeSecretary and the Attorney General".17. Bank holidays in Britain refer to ______.A. official public holidaysB. holidays for the banks onlyC. public holidays except for the banksD. holidays for the financial institutions only正确答案:A,答案原文在教材P153.18. Which statement about the British universities is NOT true?A. They enjoy academic freedom.B. They cannot appoint their own staff.C. They are governed by royal charters.D. They provide their own courses and award their own degrees.正确答案:B,原文见教材P158.19. ______, the most popular sport in England as well as in Europe, hasits traditional home in England where it was developed in the 19thcentury.A. BasketballB. TennisC. FootballD. Baseball正确答案:C,原文见教材P166.20. London’s Met ropolitan Police Force is directly under the control of _______.A. the Prime MinisterB. the Lord ChancellorC. the Home SecretaryD. the Attorney General正确答案:C,原文见教材P130.21. Which statement about the Puritans is NOT true?A. The Puritans did not allow religious dissent.B. The Puritans were poor artisans and unskilled peasants.C. They were dissatisfied with the political corruption in England.D. They went to the United States to establish what they considered the true church.正确答案:B,原文见教材P273.22. The largest racial and ethnic minority in the U.S. is the ______, which accounts over 12.1% of the population.A. blacksB. AsiansC. IndiansD. Hispanics正确答案:A,见教材P228.23. The three well-known authors who penned the Federalist Papers are ______.A. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and John JayB. George Washington, James Madison and John JayC. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John JayD. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Adams正确答案:C,见教材P242.24. When Abraham Lincoln was elected president, the southern states broke away and formed a new nation called ______.A. the Southern States of AmericaB. the Federalist States of AmericaC. the Confederate States of AmericaD. the Anti-confederate States of America正确答案:C,见教材P248.25. With the development of industry and extension of railroad networkin the early 20th century in the U.S.A., there appeared ______.A. a rapid growth of citiesB. an influx of foreign goodsC. an increase of urban ghettosD. a great increase in the number of farms正确答案:A,见教材P252.26. In the early 19th century, ______ actively used the ShermanAntitrust Act to stop monopolistic business mergers in the UnitedStates.A. J.P. MorganB. Woodrow WilsonC. Henry RockefellerD. Theodore Roosevelt正确答案:D,原文见教材P254.27. The Red Scare in 1919 and 1920 was a typical example of American ______.A. religious intoleranceB. intolerant nationalismC. Progressive MovementD. deregulation of big trusts正确答案:B,原文见P257.28. In the early 1930s, the American foreign policy was isolationist,but the ______ suddenly changed the whole situation, which propelledthe U.S. into the Second World War.A. Pearl Harbor attackB. bombing of Guam islandC. seizing of American merchant shipsD. sinking of American passenger ships正确答案:A,原文见教材P261.29. In 1962, President ______ finally decided on the use of naval forceto prevent military material and arms from entering Cuba and demandedSoviet removal of the missiles there.A. NixonB. TrumanC. JohnsonD. Kennedy正确答案:D,原文见教材P273.30. In 1853, in the ______, another 30,000 square miles of Mexican land were added to the territory of the U.S.A.A. Atlantic PurchaseB. Mexican PurchaseC. Gadsden PurchaseD. Louisiana Purchase正确答案:C,原文见教材P246.31. The four problems that face the economy of the United States are______.A. unemployment, inflation, financial crisis and trade deficitB. unemployment, inflation, financial deficit and trade deficitC. mortgage losses, inflation, financial deficit and trade deficitD. unemployment, market failures, financial deficit and trade deficit正确答案:B,原文见教材P297.32. Which statement about the U.S. Constitution is NOT true?A. It is the supreme law of the land.B. It is the oldest written constitution in the world.C. It was adopted in 1781 at the Second Continental Congress.D. It provides the basis for political stability, economic growth and social progress.正确答案:C,正确答案应该是It was adopted in 1787 at the Second ....33. The American President usually takes an oath of office, administered by the ______ of the United States in January.A. Chief JusticeB. House SpeakerC. Secretary of StateD. Senate Majority Leader正确答案:A,原文见教材P303.34. The U.S. Constitution provides that the ______ shall be President of the Senate.A. Vice PresidentB. Secretary of StateC. Senate Majority LeaderD. Senate Minority Leader正确答案:A,原文见教材the executive branch部分.35. Which one of the following is NOT government-run at the U.S. federal level?A. Motor vehicleB. The road systemC. National defenseD. The postal service正确答案:A,因为BCD是国营的所以正确答案是A.36. It is generally agreed that U.S. higher education began with the______.A. Civil WarB. Independence WarC. founding of Harvard CollegeD. founding of Princeton University正确答案:C,原文见教材P320.37. Formal education in the United States consists of ______.A. kindergarten, junior and senior educationB. junior, elementary and secondary educationC. elementary, secondary and higher educationD. kindergarten, secondary and higher education正确答案:C,原文见教材P316.38. In his Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway ______.A. expresses the idea of facing defeat courageouslyB. shows the basic goodness and wisdom of ordinary peopleC. praises the ideas of equality and democracy and the joy of common peopleD. describes the sharp contrast of wealth and poverty in Chicago and New York正确答案:A,原文见P341.39. In the early part of the 19th century, ______ was the center of American writing.A. BostonB. DetroitC. New Y ork CityD. Philadelphia正确答案:C,原文见教材P332.40. The most important patriotic holiday in the U.S. is ______.A. Hallo weenB. V eterans’ DayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Independence Day正确答案:D,原文见教材P355.41. The capital city of Ireland is ______.A. CorkB. DublinC. GalwayD. Waterford正确答案:B,ABC三选项,在爱尔兰部分没提到过.42. Historically, Ireland has been free of ethnic conflicts because of its ______.A. racial unityB. racial homogeneityC. multi-culturalismD. high rate of emigration正确答案:B,原文见教材P186.43. Ireland has the following demographic features EXCEPT ______.A. a late marriage ageB. an excess of females in the populationC. a high proportion of bachelors and spinsters of all agesD. a low birthrate compounded by a century of emigration正确答案:B,females应该改为males.44. Which of the following is a typical bilingual city in Canada?A. OttawaB. CalgaryC. TorontoD. V ancouver正确答案:A,这道题目要自己根据自己了解课本情况分析,教材P367有关于屋太华部分是这样写的"Ottawa,the capital of Canada,is in the ...speaking".说法语和英语各占一般,因此是最典型的双语城市.45. Which of the following statements about immigration in Canada is NOT true?A. It is estimated that one-third of Canadians were born in other countries.B. Immigration has always been an important source of its population growth.C. Immigration has played an important role in the development of its economy.D. in the past Britain and Western Europe were the principal sources of Canadian immigration.正确答案:A,数字不是1/3,而是1/6.46. In terms of land area, Canada is the ______ largest country in the world.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth正确答案:A,这是常识,在世界版图上面积名第二在俄罗斯后面.47. The head of state of Australia is ______.A. the GovernorB. the PresidentC. the Prime MinisterD. the Queen of England正确答案:D,因为澳大利亚是英联邦的一部分,以女王的名义,由总督来管理,因为真正的同志者还是英国国君,如果熟悉教材第7章,自然就能推理出来.48. ______ is the only city on the western coast of Australia with a population of over one million.A. PerthB. SydneyC. BrisbaneD. Melbourne正确答案:A,原文见教材P424.49. A ______, where two parts of the earth’s crust meet, runs the length of New Zealand.A. fault lineB. built areaC. dormant volcanoD. geothermal area正确答案:A,原文见教材P511.50. The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 was an agreement between ______.A. the Maori whalers and the British CrownB. the Maori people and the British missionariesC. the Maori traders and the British missionariesD. the chiefs of the Maori people and the British Crown正确答案:D,原文见教材P515.II. Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions.Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30points, 3 points for each)51. What are the main functions of the British Parliament?there are law-making,authorizing taxation and public expenditures,eamining the actions of the government.52. What were the two countries Elizabeth I successfully played off against each other for nearly 30 years? France and Spain53. What was the outcome of the English Civil War?King Charles was defeated,a Commonwealth was declared by Oliver Cromwell,and he became the Lord Protector.(本仅供参考)54. What are the three main Christian festivals in the U.K.?They are Christmas,Easter and Whit Sunday.55. What were the three cornerstones of American postwar economic boom?They are the automobile,housing and defense industries.56. What was the most important document produced between China and theUnited States when President Nixonvisited China in 1972?It was the Shanghai Communique.57. What is the most central function of the U.S. Congress?It is the pass of the law.58. What are the two major parties that dominate American politics at the federal, state and local levels?The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.59. What are the two official languages used in Ireland?Irish (or the Gaelic) and English.60. Who are the native people living in Australia?The Aboriginals.III. Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answerin the corresponding space on the answer sheet in around 40 words. (20points, 5 points for each)61. Open UniversityThe Open University is a non-residential university.It is so namedbecause it is open to all to become students.The University was foundedin 1969 and began its first courses in 1970.The University offersdegree and other courses for adult students of all ages in Britain andthe other member countries of the European Union.It uses a combinationof specially produced printed texts,correspondence tuition,televisionand radio broadcas ts and audio/video cassettes.62. The Speaker (of the House of Commons in Britain)The Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion inthe House.In carrying out his or her duties the Speaker is required tobe impartial;he or she cannot debate or,as a general rule,vote on ameasure,and it it his or her duty to see that all points of views havea fair hearing.63. MuckrakersAt the turn of the 20th century,there emerged a group of reform-mindedjournalists,who made investigations and exposed various dark sides ofthe seemingly prosperous society.President Theodore Roosevelt calledthem Muckrakers.64. The stock market crash of 1929On October 24,1929,the New Y ork stock market crashed.It was calledBlack Thursday,because it was the beginning of a long economicdepression.the Great Depression had far-reaching consequences.It sweptthrough the globe quickly.The rate of unemployment increased rapidly.Agreat deal of companies and businesses closed and went into bankruptcy.American economy didn't recover untill the New Deal was put forward.。