5068英语国家概况2A

18春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_1一、单选题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.What are the original inhabitants of Canada now called?A. The IndiansB. The First NationsC. The Eskimos答案：B2.When Britain lost its status as a world power after World War II, Canada became a junior partner helping______ global interests.A. IndianB. AustralianC. AmericanD. Russian答案：C3.Which of the following games is played in a "ballpark"?A. FootballB. BasketballC. Baseball答案：C4.In Vancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak _______.A. GermanB. FrenchC. Mandarin ChineseD. Cantonese答案：D5.Lord Baltimore＇s feudal plan failed because ___________.A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in MarylandB. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossibleC. there was plenty of land while labor was scarceD. the English king did not like the plan答案：C6.The following were the main Reformation leaders except ___________.A. Martin LutherB. Martin Luther KingC. John CalvinD. The English King Henry VIII7.Prime Minister _______ once said that the U.S.-Canada relationship was was like "a relationship between two farmers".A. Louis urentB. Wilfred LaurierC. Lester PearsonD. John A. Macdonald8.Which of the following was NOT a denomination of Protestantism?A. CatholicsB. PuritansC. QuakersD. Church of England9.In 1917, the Canadian government introduced conscription, which resulted in bitter resentment in the French-speaking _______ province.A. British ColumbiaB. Nova ScotiaC. OntarioD. Quebec10.Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendantsB. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American IndiansC. The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacksD. The American had the blood of the English and their descendants only二、判断题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.The Blues, a uniquely American contribution to the arts, first appeared in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century.答案：错误2.The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which combined carding, roving and spinning operation.3.By the 16th century, some new and powerful social forces began to emerge which led to the awakening of Europe and the discovery of American,i.e.,the development of capitalism, the Renaissance and the Religious Reformation.4.The greatest challenge of the American Revolution to the old order in Europe was the challenge to inherited political power and the democratic idea that government rests on the consent of the governed.5.New Zealand's speedy recovery from the economic slow-down in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis has been led by exports, with strong demand from its major trading partners Australia and China, who have been less affected by the crisis.6.The government continues in office only as long as it retains the confidence of the House ofRepresentatives.7.From the beginning of the Colonial period, religion has been a major factor in shaping the identity and values of the American people.8.The coming of colonists in the 17th century entailed careful planning and management, as well as considerable expense and risk.9.Today, American citizens over the age of 21 cannot be denied the right to vote, regardless of race, religion, sex, disability, or sexual orientation.10.The education system in New Zealand is a three-tier model which includes primary schools, followed by secondary schools (high schools) and tertiary education at universities and/or polytechnics.18春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_2一、单选题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.The U.S. government consists of three branches:___________.A. the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branchB. the State Department, the Department of Defense, and the Energy DepartmentC. the White House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court2.Which of the following former presidents of USA used to be a sports commentator?A. Bill ClintonB. George BushC. Ronald Reagan3.Which automobile brand was the first to use assembly line in auto manufacturing?A. FordB. ChrystlerC. Lincoln4.One of the most frequently used musical instrument on a jazz band included a ________.A. violinB. trumpet, andC. piano5.The United States was rated___in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth6.Which Canadian prime minister referred to the two world wars as " the vortex of European militarism"?A. Lester PearsonB. Wilfred LaurierC. Pierre TrudeauD. Brian Mulroney7.The organization that is responsible for cracking down on domestic crimes is_____.A. the FBIB. the CIAC. the CongressD. the IRS8.In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like ____________ and ____________have been put on the international agenda.A. arms control, human rightsB. economic crisis, inequalityC. organized crime, drug traffickingD. women'issues, the environment9.The instrument used in jazz music for sounding out melodies is _________.A. drumsB. banjoC. piano10.The 1960s saw the civil rights movement whose goals were to fight for the equal rights for the colored people and to bring an end to ________.A. segregation lawsB. labor lawC. affirmative action二、判断题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.Former President Nixon remarked on several occasions that drug abuse is American’s “number one enemy”and that “we must declare war against it.”2.. New Zealand has no formal codified constitution.3.The only major industrial power in the world to emerge intact—and even greatly strengthened from an economic perspective—was the Soviet Union4.The earliest settlers in Ireland came around 7000 BC in the Mesolithic or middle Stone Age Period.5.John H Hall played a significant role in developing the “American system of production”inearly 19th century-using interchangeable parts for mass manufacturing, which lowered costs and improved efficiency.6.Today, the Chief Justice is still a member of the Court of Appeal.7.More than one-quarter of all Americans are now of the Roman Catholic faith.8.About 15 percent of all schools of high education in the United States are privately operated by religious organizations.9.Puritans believed in predestination. This doctrine holds that God is all-powerful and all-knowing; therefore, the fate of each individual soul is known to God at birth. Nothing an individual can do or say could change their ultimate fate.10.John Steven, an American entrepreneur in the late 19th century, was the first to use assembly line for manufacturing cars.18春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_3一、单选题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.During the Second World War, the Japanese settlers in Canada were forced to move _______.A. to east of the Rocky MountainsB. back to JapanC. to Pearl HarbourD. to the east coast2.America＇s foremost jazz musician was ________.A. Louis ArmstrongB. Bruce SpringsteenC. Billy Holiday3.The basic political system is closely patterned on that of the______System, although a number of significant modifications have been made.A. WashingtonB. WashminsterC. Westminster*4.Is Canada the biggest country in the world?A. YesB. No5.Los Angeles Lakers is the name of a professional team of which game?A. BasketballB. HockeyC. Volleyball6.Canada is generally considered as a _______.A. political middle powerB. economic superpowerC. cultural small power7.To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays an active role in international organizations. Which of the following is the exception?A. the United NationsB. the CommonwealthC. the National Organization of WomenD. la Francophonie8.Which of the following cities is known for its casinos for gambling?A. SeattleB. Atlantic CityC. ChicagoD. San Francisco9.Who is the head of Canadian government?A. Governor generalB. Prime ministerC. Premier10.__________ is most powerfully presented in Margaret Laurence＇s work, making her highly representative of contemporary Canada?A. Self-analysisB. Women＇s positionC. Cultural differenceD. Political environment二、判断题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1. China took over the United States at the end of 2009 to become New Zealand's second largest trading partner.2.The Yellowstone National Park was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.3.Two-third of the cropland in the United States is planted in crops destined for export-to Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.4. Over the last 25 years New Zealand's economy has gone from being one of the most regulatedin the OECD to one of the least regulated.5.It was in 1954 that the Supreme Court ruled that the practice of segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitional.6.At the end of the 18th century, elementary education throughout the United States was in local hands.7.Attempts through the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Townshend Acts to raise money rather than control trade met with growing resistance in the colonies.8.Racial segregation in elementaryand secondary education was banished in the United States after World WarⅡ.9.American Jews are more likely to be atheist or agnostic than most Americans, especially so compared with Protestants or Catholics.10.Bill Gates was the director of the largest software company, Microsoft.18春《英语国家概况（II）》作业_4一、单选题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1.Jazz music, which refers to a new blend of folk music, work chants, spirituals, marches, and even European classical music, which originated in ________.A. an American city called New OrleansB. Rome, ItalyC. London, Britain2.The______describes the three branches of Government in New Zealand: The Executive (the Sovereign and Cabinet), the legislature (Parliament) and the judiciary (Courts).A. Constitution ActB. Bill of Rights ActC. Human Rights Act3.Which of the following writers is a Canadian?A. Emily BronteB. Kate ChopinC. Margaret Atwood4."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 Revolution5.During _____ administration，Canada recognized the People’s Republic of China.A. Wilfred Laurier＇sB. Lester Pearson＇sC. MacKinzie King＇sD. Brian Mulroney＇s6.What is the idea behind checks and balances?A. To help the president get more powerB. To restrict governmental power and prevent its abuseC. To help the Congress to derive more authorities7.The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ___________.A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. William PennD. Benjamin Franklin8.Mark Twain is the author’s ______.A. real nameB. a pen name9.Who invented the phonograph and the electric light?A. Thomas EdisonB. John F KennedyC. Bill Gates10._______was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts made to introduce a UN peacekeeping force into the Suez Canal region during the crisis of 1956.A. Brian MulroneyB. Pierre TrudeauC. John HolmsD. Lester Pearson二、判断题( 每题5分, 共10道小题, 总分值50分)1. Christopher Columbus never saw the mainland United States.2.The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the United States is the Jews, who number over 25.2 million, or 11.7% of the population.3.The United States has two major Political Parties: One is the Democratic Party, which evolved out of Thomas Jefferson’s party, formed before 1800. The other is the Republican Party, which was formed in the 1850s.4.Early jazz was identified by its polyrhythmic structure, a clearly contribution from the complex drumming of West Africa brought over to America by black slaves.5.Throughout its history, America has been a land defined by religious faith and freedom.6.The prerequisite for admission to university study is either completion of a 4-year course at an approved secondary school or the passing of the university entrance examination.7.After the president vetoes a law, Congress may override the veto by a three-fourths vote of both houses.8.The major attraction in Aspen and Vail is skiing down mountain slopes.9.National Basketball Association (NBA), the association of professional teams in the US, has two divisions: the Eastern Division and Western Division.10. External trade is of little importance to New Zealand.。

介绍一个国家英语作文初二The United States of America, commonly known as the United States or America, is a diverse and influential country located in North America. It consists of 50 states and is the third-largest country by total area and population. The United States has a rich history and is known for its cultural diversity, technological innovation, and economic power. 美利坚合众国，通常被称为美国或者美利坚，是一个位于北美洲的多元化和有影响力的国家。

它由50个州组成，是按总面积和人口而言排名第三的国家。

美国拥有丰富的历史，以其文化多样性、技术创新和经济实力而闻名。

One of the most notable aspects of the United States is its cultural diversity. The country is a melting pot of different ethnicities, languages, and traditions. People from all over the world have migrated to the United States, bringing with them their own unique customs and beliefs. As a result, American culture is incredibly diverse and constantly evolving. 美国最显著的一点就是其文化多样性。

英语国家概况
篇一：英语国家概况_课文_翻译第一章国土与人民Ⅰ英国的不同名称及其区域人们说到英国时常常使用不同的名称不列颠、大不列颠、英格兰、不列颠群岛、联合王国等。

这些名称一样吗?还是有所区别?严格地讲，不列颠诸岛、大不列颠和英格兰都是地理名称。

它们并不是这个国家的正式名称。

不列颠诸岛是由两个大岛和几百个小岛组成的。

两个大岛是不列颠岛和爱尔兰岛，其中不列颠岛较大，它与爱尔兰岛的北部一北爱尔兰构成联合王国。

因此，联合王国的正式国名是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。

但一口气说出这么长的国名太费事，因此，人们就说不列颠，联合王国或简单地说。

这是不列颠岛上的一个国家，首都是伦敦。

另外还有一个国家，叫爱尔兰共和国或称爱尔兰，也位于不列颠岛上。

它占据了爱尔兰岛的其余部分，在岛的南部。

1949年始爱尔兰独立，首都是都柏林。

大不列颠岛上有三个政治区英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士。

英格兰面积最大、人口最多，一般说来也最富裕。

因此人们常用英格兰指代英国，用英格兰人指代英国人。

这有时令苏格兰人和威尔士人不快，他们不认为自己是"英格兰人"，他们有自己的文化，甚至有自己的语言。

英国一直是世界上最重要的国家之一。

约一百年前，由于推行帝国主义扩张政策，英国成为一个帝国，这个帝国占有世界上四分之一的人口，四分之一的面积。

它不仅在北美，而且在亚洲、非洲和澳洲都有殖民地。

但是两次世界大战大大削弱了英国，英国殖民地接二连三独立，大英帝国逐渐消失，1931年由英联邦所取代。

英联邦是一个自由联合体，由曾经是英国殖民地变为现已独立的国家构成。

英语国家概况(2)课程2021年下学期期末复习指导英语国家概况（2）课程2021年下学期期末复习指导英语国家概况（2）课程是英语专业选修课程，帮助英语学习者了解和扩大有关美国、新西兰和加拿大的社会与文化的背景知识，如历史、地理、政治、经济、社会生活和文化传统等方面的概况。

同时，通过有关题目的学习以及相关的配套练习，使学习者扩大词汇量、增强阅读能力，达到提高英语总体水平的目的。

为指导湖南广播电视大学英语国家概况（2）课程的考试命题和组织工作，以及帮助学生行之有效地复习好这门功课，提高教学质量，特制订期末复习指导如下。

一、备考范围和重点1.备考范围本课程的复习范围为教材《英语国家社会与文化入门》（下册），高等教育出版社，2021年6月第三版的22个教学单元，其中1-2单元是与新西兰有关的内容；3-16单元是与美国有关的内容；17-22单元是与加拿大有关的内容。

2.备考重点本课程的复习重点为教材《英语国家社会与文化入门》（下册）的第3-第16教学单元，约占期末终结考试的80%。

14个重点单元的主要内容如下：theunitedstatesofamericaunit3americanbeginningsunit4thepoliticalsystemintheunitedstatesunit5americaneconomyunit6religioninthe unitedstatesunit7americanliteratureunit8educationintheunitedstatesunit9socialmovementsofthe1960sunit10socialprobl emsintheunitedstatesunit11americanwayoflife:asearchforcrediblegeneralizationuni t12thewomen’sliber ationmovementinamericaunit13technologyinamericaunit14post-wwiiamericanforeignpolicyunit15sportsandscenicsportsinamericaunit16americanpopularculture:movieandmusic美利坚合众国部分第3单元美国起源第4单元美国的政治体制第5单元美国的经济第6单元美国的宗教第7单元美国的文学第8单元美国的教育第9单元二十世纪六十年代的社会运动第10单元美国的社会问题第11单元美国生活方式：找寻可信的简单化第12单元美国的妇女解放运动第13单元美国的技术第14单元二战后的美国外交政策第15单元美国的体育与观光体育第16单元美国的通俗文化：电影与音乐新西兰部分（1-2单元）和加拿大部分（17-22单元）约占到期末考试内容的20%，新西兰部分重点掌控第1单元国土、人民与历史和第2单元政治制度、教育与经济；加拿大部分重点掌控第17单元国土和人民，第18单元加拿大的政府和政治体制和第20单元加拿大经济。