英美概况期末考题

I.Explain the following terms:1.the British Isles2.Poets’ Corner3.EU4.the Conservative Party5.the Seven Year’s War6.WASPs7.“roaring 20s”8.melting pot9.British Empire10.system of US politicI.Translate the following into Chinese:1.Westminster Abby2.the Church of Englandmonwealth4.Mr. Speaker5.Judicial System6.the Great Charter7.the House of Plantagenet8.Puritans9.monopoly capitalism10.the first Pan-American ConferencceII.Multi-choices:1.The longest river in Britain is the _____ River. (Severn, Thames, Mersey, Humber)2.The leading anthracite coalfields in Britain are in__ (Scotland, England, Wales, )3.The English people are descendants of____ (Celts, Roman, Anglo-Saxons)4.The established church of Britain is___ (the Church of England, Free churches, )5.Easter is kept, commemorating the __ (coming, birth, death, resurrection) of Jesus Christ.6.In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of___.(the Queen, the Prime Minister, the House of Commons, the House of Lords)7.All the government ministers of Britain must be members of_____.(the House of Lords, the House of Common, the Privy Council, Parliament)8.___ is the largest state of the US in area.(Hawii, Texas, Alaska, Pennsylvania)9.The dominant ethnic group in the US today is_____.(the black people, WASPs, Asian Americans, Hispanics)10.People in the US have kept moving westward for reasons except___.(religious freedom, fertile soil in the West, good climate in the west, discovery gold) 11.The Constitution of the United State was framed in ___in 1787.(Washington, Boston, New York, Philadelphia)12.The President of the US exercises the ____ power.(legislative, executive, judicial, veto)13.Congress can veto the President’s veto by a ___ vote of the full membership ofBoth houses.(two-fifths, two-thirds, three-fourths, three-fifths)14.The Constitution of US says that only___ can declare war upon other nation.(the President, Congress, Department of Defense, the National Security Council)15.In which year did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?(1939,1940,1941,1942)16.The British Empire reached the peak of its colonial expansion after____.( Anglo-Boer War, the First Opium War, World War I, World War II)17.The American Industrial Revolution began in 1807 with its___ industry.( shipbuilding, coal mining, textile, machine-making)18.In the late half of the 19th century, __ was the main objective of the US overseas expansion. (India, China, Vietnam, the Philippines)19.The Spanish-American War strengthened the in___.(the Far East, Americas, Europe, Africa)20.The US imperialism was marked by all the following except____.(highly developed industry, high concentration of capital, overseas territorial expansion, Free business competition)III.Fill in the blanks:1.Britain is separated from the European continent by ____,_____,_____.2.Britain has a_____, maritime climate.3.The English people tend to be _______ characteristic.4.The present Sovereign is Queen______, daughter of George VI was crowned in 1953.5.The British government is constitutional ______.6.The earliest setters on the British Islands were___ and ____.7.The Great Charter aimed at restricting the power of the ____.8.The British Empire began with the founding of______ in 1583, and fell after the __Of the World War II.9.Most of Americans ____ origin.10.Since 1790, the US population center gravity has kept moving___.11.Most of the Black people in the US speak____,but the Hispanics speak___.12.In the US, _____ outnumber other religions groups.13.The Constitution of the US follows two principles: the____ system and the__ powers.14.River__ (Hudson,wrence Colorado, Missouri) flows through New York city.15.In order to grab Cuba, the US went into war with___ in 1898. As a result of the war, SpainCeded Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines to the US.IV.Answer these questions:1.Why English is a global Language?2.How did the United State involved into the World War I?3.Tell some American Mountains and Rivers.4.Why American is immigrant country?5.Why is Britain called a “welfare state”?。

英美概况考试题及答案一、单项选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 爱丁堡C. 曼彻斯特D. 伯明翰答案：A2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 4月16日D. 11月11日答案：A3. 英语中，“下午茶”起源于哪个国家？A. 美国B. 法国C. 英国D. 德国答案：C4. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 法郎5. 美国的总统任期是几年？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 7年答案：A6. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 菊花D. 百合答案：A7. 美国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 西班牙语C. 法语D. 德语答案：A8. 英国的哪个城市以工业革命而闻名？A. 伦敦B. 曼彻斯特C. 爱丁堡D. 利物浦答案：B9. 美国的国旗被称为什么？B. 联合旗C. 红白蓝旗D. 联邦旗答案：A10. 英国的哪个国王被称为“征服者威廉”？A. 威廉一世B. 威廉二世C. 威廉三世D. 威廉四世答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的全称是_________。

答案：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国2. 美国的首都是_________。

答案：华盛顿特区3. 英语中，“谢谢”的表达是_________。

答案：Thank you4. 英国的国歌是_________。

答案：天佑女王/天佑吾王5. 美国的国歌是_________。

答案：星条旗永不落6. 英国的议会分为_________和_________。

答案：上议院/下议院7. 美国的两个主要政党是_________和_________。

答案：民主党/共和党8. 英国的著名地标之一是_________。

答案：大本钟9. 美国的著名地标之一是_________。

答案：自由女神像10. 英语中，“再见”的表达是_________。

答案：Goodbye三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英国的地理位置。

英美概况考试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 爱丁堡C. 曼彻斯特D. 伯明翰答案：A2. 美国的独立日是哪一天？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 7月17日D. 7月24日答案：A3. 英语中“下午茶”起源于哪个国家？A. 美国B. 法国C. 德国D. 英国答案：D4. 美国的官方货币是什么？A. 英镑B. 欧元C. 美元D. 加元答案：C5. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 菊花D. 紫罗兰答案：A6. 美国的总统任期是多久？A. 4年B. 5年C. 6年D. 7年答案：A7. 英国的全称是什么？A. 大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国B. 大不列颠及爱尔兰联合王国C. 大不列颠及北爱尔兰王国D. 大不列颠王国答案：A8. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？A. 第一B. 第二C. 第三D. 第四答案：C9. 英国的国歌是什么？A. “天佑女王”B. “星条旗永不落”C. “上帝保佑女王”D. “星条旗”答案：C10. 美国的人口数量大约是多少？A. 3亿B. 3.5亿C. 4亿D. 4.5亿答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 英国的现任君主是________。

答案：伊丽莎白二世2. 美国的首都是________。

答案：华盛顿特区3. 英语中“Thank you”的意思是________。

答案：谢谢4. 英国的议会由________和________两院组成。

答案：上议院、下议院5. 美国的国旗被称为________。

答案：星条旗6. 英国的主要宗教是________。

答案：基督教7. 美国的官方语言是________。

答案：英语8. 英国的著名作家莎士比亚的代表作之一是________。

答案：《哈姆雷特》9. 美国的著名地标之一是________。

答案：自由女神像10. 英国的著名大学之一是________。

答案：牛津大学三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英国的政治体制。

大专英美概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 美国的独立宣言是在何时签署的？A. 1775年B. 1776年C. 1777年D. 1783年答案：B2. 英国的首都是哪个城市？A. 爱丁堡B. 利物浦C. 伦敦D. 曼彻斯特答案：C3. 美国的总统任期是多久？A. 4年B. 6年C. 8年D. 10年答案：A4. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 紫罗兰D. 康乃馨答案：A5. 美国的国旗被称为什么？A. 星条旗B. 红白蓝旗C. 国旗D. 星旗答案：A6. 英国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 法语C. 德语D. 西班牙语答案：A7. 美国最大的州是哪一个？A. 加利福尼亚州B. 德克萨斯州C. 阿拉斯加州D. 佛罗里达州答案：C8. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 美元B. 英镑C. 欧元D. 法郎答案：B9. 美国的人口最多的城市是哪个？A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 芝加哥D. 休斯顿答案：A10. 英国的国歌是什么？A. "天佑女王"B. "星条旗"C. "马赛曲"D. "上帝保佑女王"答案：D二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 美国的首都是________。

答案：华盛顿特区2. 英国的全称是________。

答案：大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国3. 美国的国庆日是每年的________月________日。

答案：7，44. 英国的女王是________。

答案：伊丽莎白二世5. 美国的人口约为________亿。

答案：3.36. 英国的面积大约为________平方千米。

答案：2429007. 美国的国鸟是________。

答案：白头海雕8. 英国的国石是________。

答案：钻石9. 美国的第二大语言是________。

答案：西班牙语10. 英国的第二大城市是________。

答案：伯明翰三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. 简述英国的地理位置。

邯郸学院2018级函授本科《英美概况》试题姓名学号成绩年级专业（本试卷满分100分，考试时间110分钟）一、选择题（每小题2分，共20分）1. The hugest mountain peak in Britain is called _____.A. Ben Nevis.B. Cross FellC. SnowdownD. Scafell2. In _____, a small group of Puritans sailed from _____ in the Mayflower to be the first settlers in the North America.A. 1620, LondonB. 1620, PlymouthC. 1720, LondonD. 1720, Plymouth3. In the 18th century, there appeared ____ in England, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines.A. the Industrial RevolutionB. the Bourgeois Revolution4. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 can _____ by law.A. receive completely free educationB. receive partly free educationC. receive no free education if their families are richD. receive no free education at all5. The Midwest in America’s most important _____ area.A. agriculturalB. industrialC. manufacturingD. mining industry6. The US Federal Government is composed of the following except _____.A. the legislativeB. the standing committeeC. the judicialD. the executive7. Of all the symbols, _______ , which are considered to represent fertility and new life: are those most frequently associated with Easter.A. the pumpkin and the turkeyB. the lamb and the beefC. the spring peas and the potatoesD. the egg and the rabbit8. The dominant ethnic group in the US is ____.A. the BlacksB. W ASPsC. Asian AmericansD. Hispanics9. The American Industrial Revolution began in 1807 with its ____ industry.A. shipbuildingB. coal-miningC. textileD. machine-making.10. The US imperialism was marked all of the following except ____.A. high developed industryB. high concentration of the capitalC. free business enterpriseD. overseas territorial expansion二、判断题（每小题1分，共10分）____ 1. The longest river in Britain is the Severn river.____ 2. The general election in America is held every 5 years.____ 3. With regard to its size, the USA is the fourth largest country in the world.____ 4. The House of Lord is the upper house of the British Parliament.____ 5. The established church of Britain is the Church of England.____ 6. Today about 90% of Americans are church members in the United States.____ 7. The American War of Independence started in 1775 and ended in 1783.____ 8. British Recorded history began with Roman invasion.____ 9. Under Mrs. Thatcher, British economy in 1980s gradually declined.____ 10. The colonial life can be described as easy.三、填空题（每空2分，共30分）1. Britain is separated from the European Continent by the North ______, the Strait of _________ and the English _________.2. Most of the British social customs are based on the __________ tradition.3. The Hundred Years’ War was between ___________ and ____________.4. __________ is the capital of England and of Great Britain, the political center of the Commonwealth.5. Renaissance was a ___________ movement that arose with the rise of the ____________.6. The United States of America is made up of ________states.7. The period of colonization covered the years from _________to_________, that is, from the first settlement of English colonists to the ____________of America.8. The distinctive feature of the American educational system is its “emphasis on education of the __________rather than on education of the ___________.”四、名词解释（每小题5分，共20分）1.Independent schools2.William the Conqueror3.Checks and balances4.the Bill of Rights五、问答题（每小题10分，共20分）1. What is a constitutional monarchy?2. What are the functions of Parliament?。

Test Paper of An Introduction to English-speaking CountriesTest AI. Multiple Choice (20%)1. The highest mountain peak in Britain is called ________.[A] Ben Nevis [B] Cross Fell[C] Snowdon [D] Scafell2. The Lake District is well-known for________.[A] its wild and beautiful scenery [B] its varied lakes[C] the lake Poets [D] all of the above three3. Which of the following is NOT the feature of British climate?[A] Coldness. [B] More rainy days.[C] Changeability . [D] More fogs.4. The established church of Britain is ________.[A] The Church of Scotland [B] Free churches[C] The United Reformed Church [D] The Church of England5. Easter is kept, commemorating the ________of Jesus Christ.[A] coming [B] birth[C] death [D] resurrection6. Under Mrs. Thatcher, British economy in 1980s gradually ________.[A] declined [B] recessed[C] recovered [D] went down7. Tertiary industry does NOT include ________.[A] retailing [B] insurance[C] electronics [D] banking8. In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of ________.[A] the Queen [B] the Prime Minister[C] the House of Commons [D] the House of Lords9. ________ is seen as the party of the “middle”, occupying the ideological gr ound between thetwo main parties.[A] The Conservative [B] The Labour[C] The Liberal Democratic [D] The Tory10. The general election in Britain is held every ________ years.[A] 3 [B] 4[C] 5 [D] 611. The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the ________.[A] Celts [B] Gaels[C] Iberians [D] Brythons12. In 43 A.D. Romans under ________ conquered Britain.[A] Julius Caesar [B] Claudius[C] Augustine [D] the Pope13. ________ launched the Hundred Years’ War.[A] Edward I [B] Edward II[C] Edward III [D] Henry III14. Black Death to some extent brought ________ to villains.[A] higher wages [B] greater freedom[C] better life [D] both A and B15. The British Industrial Revolution first began in the________ industry.[A] iron and steel [B] textile[C] coal-mining [D] ship-building16. The term “Rotten Boroughs” means ________.[A] boroughs that were rotten. [B] dirty boroughs[C] boroughs in which there were no inhabitants. [D] constituencies that were represented inthe House of Commons though there was not an inhabitant in it.17. The failure of the Chartist Movement was caused by the following reasons except________.[A] divided leadership [B] a strong party with socialism as its programme[C] influence of Utopian and petty-bourgeois ideologies [D] immaturity of the workingclass18. The author of “Wealth of Nations” is ________.[A] Adam Smith [B] David Ricardo[C] Thomas Malthus [D] Robert Owen19. Which is NOT the member country of the Triple Alliance？[A] Germany [B] France[C] Austria-Hungary [D] Italy20. Which was NOT the member country of the Triple Entente?[A] Britain. [B] France.[C] Russia. [D] Italy.II. Blank filling (10%)1. The present sovereign of Britain is Queen ________, and Prince ________ is the heir to thethrone.2. Theoretically, the Queen has all the power, but in reality, she must act on the advice of the________.3. Parliament is the supreme ________ authority in Britain.4. Parliament consists of the ________, the House of ________ and the House of ________.5. The presiding officer of the House of Commons is “ ________.”6. The British government is composed of the ________ Minister and other ministers, who areresponsible to the queen.7. The Cabinet is composed of the most ________ ministers who meet regularly under the call ofthe Prime Minister.III. True or false statement (10%)1. Kangaroo, emu and koala are unique animals of New Zealand.2. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of New Zealand.3. Australia is divided into six states and two territories.4. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia. The Queen is represented by the Prime Ministerat federal level.5. The Commonwealth Parliament of Australia comprise the Queen, the Senate, and the House ofRepresentatives.6. The Queen is represented in the parliament of Australia by the Governor-General, who byconvention acts on the advice of the queen.7. From March 2005 to August 2006, New Zealand is the only country in the world in which allthe highest offices in the land have been occupied simultaneously by women.8. National anthem of Australia is “God Defend Australia”, while that of New Zealand is“Advance New Zealand Fair.”9. The political system of New Zealand is based upon a constitutional republic with aparliamentary democracy10. Parliament of New Zealand is made up of only one house.IV. Matching (10%)Column A Column B1. Liverpool a. the steel manufacturing center of Britain2. Hull b. the former center of textile industry of Britain3. Sheffield c. the fishing port in Humberside4. Manchester d. the largest city in Britain5. Glasgow e. the second largest city in Britain6. London f. the district of Merseyside7. Birmingham g. the largest city in Scotland8. Belfast h. the capital of Wales9. Edinburgh i. The capital of Northern Ireland10. Cardiff j. the capital of ScotlandV. Translation (10%)1. Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy2. APEC3. Common Market4. Crown Court5. Doomsday Book6. EU7. High Court of Justice 8. Roman Conquest9. stagflation 10. tertiary industriesVI. Term explanation (10%)1. the Cabinet2. Glorious RevolutionVII. Questions for discussion (30%)1. What were the consequences of the British Industrial Revolution?2. What’s your idea about the necessity for the UK to keep the monarchy (the queen or the king)?Answer Sheet (答题纸)班级_________ 学号_________ 姓名_________I. Multiple choice1. _____2. _____3. _____4. _____5. _____6. _____7. _____8. _____9. _____ 10. _____11. _____ 12. _____ 13. _____ 14. _____ 15. _____16. _____ 17. _____ 18. _____ 19. _____ 20. _____II. Blanking filling1. __________2. __________3. __________4. __________5. __________6. __________7. __________III. True or false statements1. _____2. _____3. _____4. _____5. _____6. _____7. _____8. _____9. _____ 10. _____IV. Matching1. _____2. _____3. _____4. _____5. _____6. _____7. _____8. _____9. _____ 10. _____V. Translation1. ______________________________2. ______________________________3. ______________________________4. ______________________________5. ______________________________6. ______________________________7. ______________________________8. ______________________________9. ______________________________ 10. ______________________________ VI. Term explanation1. the Cabinet2. Glorious RevolutionVII. Questions for discussion1. What were the consequences of the British Industrial Revolution?2. What’s your idea about the necessity for the UK to keep the monarchy (the queen or the king)?。

Test Paper of An Introduction to English-speaking CountriesTest A请将所有答案做在答题纸(Answer Sheet)上，做在试卷上无效。

I.Multiple Choice(20%)1. The highest mountain peak in Britain is called ________.[A] Ben Nevis [B] Cross Fell[C] Snowdon [D] Scafell2. The Lake District is well-known for________.[A] its wild and beautiful scenery [B] its varied lakes[C] the lake Poets [D] all of the above three3. Which of the following is NOT the feature of British climate?[A] Coldness. [B] More rainy days.[C] Changeability . [D] More fogs.4. The established church of Britain is ________.[A] The Church of Scotland [B] Free churches[C] The United Reformed Church [D] The Church of England5. Easter is kept, commemorating the ________of Jesus Christ.[A] coming [B] birth[C] death [D] resurrection6. Under Mrs. Thatcher, British economy in 1980s gradually ________.[A] declined [B] recessed[C] recovered [D] went down7. Tertiary industry does NOT include ________.[A] retailing [B] insurance[C] electronics [D] banking8. In Britain, government cannot spend any money without the permission of ________.[A] the Queen [B] the Prime Minister[C] the House of Commons [D] the House of Lords9. ________ is seen as the party ofthe“middle”, occupying the ideological gr ound between thetwo main parties.[A] The Conservative [B] The Labour[C] The Liberal Democratic [D] The Tory10. The general election in Britain is held every ________ years.[A] 3 [B] 4[C] 5 [D] 611. The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the ________.[A] Celts [B] Gaels[C] Iberians [D] Brythons12. In 43 A.D. Romans under ________ conquered Britain.[A] Julius Caesar [B] Claudius[C] Augustine [D] the Pope13. ________ launched the Hundred Years’War.[A] Edward I [B] Edward II[C] Edward III [D] Henry III14. Black Death to some extent brought ________ to villains.[A] higher wages [B] greater freedom[C] better life [D] both A and B15. The British Industrial Revolution first began in the________ industry.[A] iron and steel [B] textile[C] coal-mining [D] ship-building16. The term“Rotten Boroughs”means ________.[A] boroughs that were rotten. [B] dirty boroughs[C] boroughs in which there were no inhabitants. [D] constituencies that were represented inthe House of Commons though there was not an inhabitant in it.17. The failure of the Chartist Movement was caused by the following reasons except________.[A] divided leadership [B] a strong party with socialism as its programme[C] influence of Utopian and petty-bourgeois ideologies [D] immaturity of the workingclass18. The author of“Wealth of Nations”is ________.[A] Adam Smith [B] David Ricardo[C] Thomas Malthus [D] Robert Owen19. Which is NOT the member country of the Triple Alliance ？[A] Germany [B] France[C] Austria-Hungary [D] Italy20. Which was NOT the member country of the Triple Entente?[A] Britain. [B] France.[C] Russia. [D] Italy.II.Blank filling(10%)1. The present sovereign of Britain is Queen ________, and Prince ________ is the heir to thethrone.2. Theoretically, the Queen has all the power, but in reality, she must act on the advice of the________.3. Parliament is the supreme ________ authority in Britain.4. Parliament consists of the ________, the House of ________ and the House of ________.5. The presiding officer of the House of Commons is“ ________.”6. The British government is composed of the ________ Minister and other ministers, who areresponsible to the queen.7. The Cabinet is composed of the most ________ ministers who meet regularly under the call ofthe Prime Minister.III.True or false statement(10%)1. Kangaroo, emu and koala are unique animals of New Zealand.2. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of New Zealand.3. Australia is divided into six states and two territories.4. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia. The Queen is represented by the Prime Ministerat federal level.5. The Commonwealth Parliament of Australia comprise the Queen, the Senate, and the House ofRepresentatives.6. The Queen is represented in the parliament of Australia by the Governor-General, who byconvention acts on the advice of the queen.7. From March 2005 to August 2006, New Zealand is the only country in the world in which allthe highest offices in the land have been occupied simultaneously by women.8. National anthem of Australia is “God Defend Australia”, while that of New Zealand is “Advance New Zealand Fair.”9. The political system of New Zealand is based upon a constitutional republic with aparliamentary democracy10. Parliament of New Zealand is made up of only one house.IV.Matching(10%)ColumnA1. Liverpool2. Hull3. Sheffield4. Manchester5. Glasgow6. London7. Birmingham8. Belfast9. Edinburgh10. CardiffV.Translation(10%)1. Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy3. Common Market5. Doomsday Book7. High Court of Justice9. stagflationVI.Term explanation(10%)1. the CabinetVII.Questions for discussion(30%)Column Ba. the steel manufacturing center of Britainb. the former center of textile industry of Britainc. the fishing port in Humbersided. the largest city in Britaine. the second largest city in Britainf. the district of Merseysideg. the largest city in Scotlandh. the capital ofWalesi. The capital of Northern Irelandj. the capital of Scotland2. APEC4. Crown Court6. EU8. Roman Conquest10. tertiary industries2. Glorious Revolution1. What were the consequences of the British Industrial Revolution?2. What’s your idea about the necessity for the UK to keep the monarchy (the queen or the king)?Answer Sheet(答题纸)班级_________ 学号_________ 姓名_________I.Multiple choice1. _____2. _____3. _____4. _____5. _____6. _____7. _____8. _____9. _____ 10. _____11. _____ 12. _____ 13. _____ 14. _____ 15. _____16. _____ 17. _____ 18. _____ 19. _____ 20. _____II.Blanking filling1. __________2. __________3. __________4. __________5. __________6. __________7. __________III.True or false statements1. _____2. _____3. _____4. _____5. _____6. _____7. _____8. _____9. _____ 10. _____IV.Matching1. _____2. _____3. _____4. _____5. _____6. _____7. _____8. _____9. _____ 10. _____V.Translation1. ______________________________2. ______________________________3. ______________________________4. ______________________________5. ______________________________6. ______________________________7. ______________________________8. ______________________________9. ______________________________ 10. ______________________________ VI.Term explanation1. the Cabinet2. Glorious RevolutionVII.Questions for discussion1. What were the consequences of the British Industrial Revolution?2. What’s your idea about the necessity for the UK to keep the monarchy (the queen or the king)?。

大学英美概况试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 美国的首都是哪里？A. 纽约B. 华盛顿C. 洛杉矶D. 芝加哥答案：B2. 英国的官方语言是什么？A. 法语B. 德语C. 英语D. 西班牙语答案：C3. 美国独立宣言是在何时签署的？A. 1775年B. 1776年C. 1777年D. 1778年答案：B4. 英国的全称是什么？A. 大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国B. 大不列颠王国C. 联合王国D. 北爱尔兰王国答案：A5. 美国的货币单位是什么？A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 日元答案：C6. 英国的现任君主是谁？A. 伊丽莎白二世B. 查尔斯王子C. 威廉王子D. 哈里王子答案：A7. 美国的国土面积在世界上排名第几？A. 第一B. 第二C. 第三D. 第四答案：C8. 英国的国花是什么？A. 玫瑰B. 郁金香C. 紫罗兰D. 菊花答案：A9. 美国的人口数量大约是多少？A. 3亿B. 3.5亿C. 4亿D. 4.5亿答案：B10. 英国的首都是哪个城市？A. 曼彻斯特B. 利物浦C. 伦敦D. 爱丁堡答案：C二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 美国的总统府被称为________。

答案：白宫2. 英国的议会分为________和________。

答案：上议院、下议院3. 美国的独立日是每年的________月________日。

答案：7月4日4. 英国的国歌是________。

答案：天佑女王5. 美国的国旗被称为________。

答案：星条旗6. 英国的著名大学包括________和________。

答案：牛津大学、剑桥大学7. 美国的人口主要由________、________和________等种族组成。

答案：白人、黑人、亚裔8. 英国的著名地标包括________和________。

答案：大本钟、塔桥9. 美国的宪法规定了________和________。

答案：三权分立、联邦制10. 英国的著名作家包括________和________。

大学英美概况试题及答案一、单项选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries, which one is NOT included?A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Ireland答案：D2. Who is considered the father of the United States?A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Benjamin FranklinD. Abraham Lincoln答案：A3. Which of the following is NOT a major city in the United Kingdom?A. LondonB. ManchesterC. EdinburghD. Dublin答案：D4. What is the official language of the United States?A. EnglishB. SpanishC. FrenchD. German答案：A5. Which of the following is a British colony?A. AustraliaB. CanadaC. IndiaD. All of the above答案：D6. When did the American Civil War take place?A. 1861-1865B. 1775-1783C. 1812-1815D. 1941-1945答案：A7. Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?A. Jane AustenB. Emily BrontëC. Charlotte BrontëD. George Eliot答案：A8. Which of the following is NOT a British holiday?A. Christmas DayB. Boxing DayC. Independence DayD. Easter答案：C9. What is the capital city of the United States?A. New York CityB. Washington, D.C.C. Los AngelesD. Chicago答案：B10. Which of the following is a famous landmark in the United States?A. The Eiffel TowerB. The Statue of LibertyC. The Tower BridgeD. The Colosseum答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The United Kingdom is located to the northwest of the European continent, consisting of the island of Great Britain and the northeastern part of the island of Ireland.2. The United States is a federal republic consisting of 50 states anda federal district.3. The British Parliament is divided into two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.4. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.5. The Industrial Revolution began in the United Kingdom in the late 18th century and marked a major turning point in history.6. William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist.7. The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter, was signed in 1215 and is considered the foundation of constitutional law in the English-speaking world.8. The United States Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, and went into effect on March 4, 1789.9. The American Revolutionary War was fought between Great Britain and thirteen of its North American colonies, with France playing a significant role in supporting the American cause.10. The English Civil War, also known as the English Revolution, took place between 1642 and 1651, leading to the trial and execution of King Charles I.三、简答题（每题10分，共40分）1. Describe the geographical features of the United Kingdom.答：The United Kingdom is an island nation located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It is made up of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands. The terrain is mostly lowland, with a few mountainous areas, such as the Scottish Highlands. The climate is temperate maritime, with mild winters and cool summers.2. Explain the significance of the American Revolution.答：The American Revolution was a pivotal event in world history that led to the birth of the United States as an independent nation. It was fought to achieve independence from British rule and to establish a government based on Enlightenment principles of liberty and democracy. The revolution also inspired other nations to seekindependence and self-governance, contributing to the spread of democratic ideals.3. Discuss the role of the British monarchy in modern times.答：In modern times, the British monarchy serves as a ceremonial head of state with limited powers. The monarch's role is largely symbolic, representing national unity and continuity. The monarch's duties include opening Parliament, granting honors, and representing the country abroad. The monarchy also plays a significant role in national identity and tradition, providing a sense of stability and continuity in a rapidly changing world.4. What are the main characteristics of the United States Constitution?答：The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land and establishes the framework for the federal government. Its main characteristics include a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial), federalism (the division of power between the federal government and the states), and a system of amendments that allows for the document to be updated and adapted over time. The Constitution also guarantees certain rights and liberties to the people, such as freedom of speech and religion.四、论述题（20分）题目：Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the United Kingdom and its colonies.答：The Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on the United Kingdom and its colonies. In the United Kingdom, the revolution led to rapid urbanization, as people moved from rural areas to cities in search of work in factories. This period saw significant advancements in technology and manufacturing, which in turn led to increased productivity and economic growth. The United Kingdom became the world's leading industrial power, with a global trade network that extended to its colonies.For the colonies, the Industrial Revolution had both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, it provided new markets for raw materials and goods, which spurred economic development in some colonies. On the other hand, the demand for resources often led to exploitation and environmental degradation. Additionally, the economic dependence on the United Kingdom often left the colonies vulnerable to economic fluctuations and political control.The Industrial Revolution also had social and political implications. In the United Kingdom, it led to the rise of the working class and thedevelopment of labor movements that fought for better working conditions and political representation. In the colonies, it contributed to the growing desire for independence and self-determination, as people sought to control their own resources and destinies.Overall, the Industrial Revolution was a transformative period that shaped the United Kingdom and its colonies in lasting ways, influencing economic, social, and political developments that continue to resonate today.。

大学英美概况试题及答案# 大学英语英美概况试题及答案一、选择题1. 英国的首都是哪里？A. 伦敦B. 爱丁堡C. 曼彻斯特D. 利物浦答案：A2. 美国的独立日是什么时候？A. 7月4日B. 7月14日C. 8月15日D. 9月11日答案：A3. 以下哪个不是英国的传统节日？A. 圣诞节B. 复活节C. 感恩节D. 圣乔治日答案：C4. 美国的官方语言是什么？A. 英语B. 西班牙语C. 法语D. 德语答案：A5. 英国的货币单位是什么？A. 欧元B. 英镑C. 美元D. 日元答案：B二、填空题6. 英国由四个构成国组成，分别是_________、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰。

答案：英格兰7. 美国的首都是_________。

答案：华盛顿哥伦比亚特区8. 英国的国花是_________。

答案：玫瑰9. 美国的人口最多的州是_________。

答案：加利福尼亚州10. 英国的国歌是_________。

答案：《天佑女王》或《天佑国王》三、简答题11. 简述英国的地理位置。

答案：英国位于欧洲大陆西北面，由大不列颠岛和爱尔兰岛的北部以及其他许多小岛组成。

它被北海、英吉利海峡、凯尔特海、爱尔兰海和大西洋所环绕。

12. 描述美国的地理特征。

答案：美国位于北美洲，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北接加拿大，南界墨西哥和墨西哥湾。

美国有着多样化的地理特征，包括广阔的平原、高耸的山脉、深邃的峡谷和广阔的森林。

13. 英国和美国在文化上有哪些主要差异？答案：英国和美国虽然共享许多文化元素，但也存在显著差异。

例如，英国人通常更加保守和传统，而美国人则更加开放和自由。

在饮食方面，英国人喜欢喝茶和享用全英式早餐，而美国人则偏爱咖啡和快餐。

此外，英国人重视礼节和等级制度，而美国人则倾向于更加平等和非正式的社交方式。

四、论述题14. 论述英美两国在教育体系上的主要差异。

答案：英国的教育体系强调学术深度和专业研究，学生通常在16岁后选择特定学科进行深入学习。