British_Education_System

中英教育体制差异（Educational system differences betweenChina and Britain）China's education system has been divided into primary, junior, high, University, graduate and doctoral stages since modern times. In primary and junior high school compulsory education, learning the subjects prescribed by the school, to high school in order to choose their own future direction of continuing study - liberal arts or science. Students in primary and high school are preparing for the college entrance examination, under great pressure to learn.China's education system from modern, have been divided into elementary school, junior high school, high school, college, graduate students, doctor several stages. In elementary school and junior high school education is compulsory, learning the school rules of subjects, to high school can independently choose their future continue to learn direction arts or science. Students - Liberal in elementary school and high school is preparing for the college entrance examination, and under a lot of pressure of study.The British government has provided compulsory education for students aged five to sixteen years in china. At the age of thirteen and sixteen, students enter independent schools (similar to junior high schools in China), and the tasks of students in independent schools are basically preparing for GCSE examinations. GCSE is an ordinary middle school education certificate, and students can choose up to ten different subjects. Getting the GCSE certificate marks the end of middle school education. After completing the high school curriculumand getting the GCSE, the student can decide whether to go to college or to prepare for the job. The students at this time can not be directly to the University, GCSE is equivalent to the end of China high school the first grade and the second grade, the Chinese high school and the third grade (at the age of about 16 to 18 years old) is Britain's continuing education (extended education period). Continuing education refers to the education above or below the undergraduate level, usually in continuing education colleges rather than in the university. The curriculum focuses on vocational training, but also takes into account the needs of different age groups for general academic courses.The British government for many years for the national five to sixteen students provide compulsory education. In 13 to 16 years old, the students into the independent school (that is similar in junior middle school the students in), the independent school task is basically ready to GCSE exams. GCSE is an ordinary middle school education certificate, the students can choose the most to ten different subjects. Got GCSE certificate, it marks the end of the middle school education. Complete high school courses and get GCSE, students can decide is to read for higher school or prepare for work. Students at this time is not can directly go to university, GCSEs finishing is equivalent to Chinese high school grade one end while China's, high school Grade two and grade three (age at about 16 to 18 years old is continuation of the) a British Education (Extended Education) period. Continuation education refers to the secondary school education or above, below the undergraduate degree education, usually in the continue education college not in the University study.本课程侧重于职业培训，同时也关心不同年龄段的人对一般学术课程的需求。

对英国教育体系的看法英语作文篇1：It is better to be uneducated than not to be educated, for ignorance is the root of misfortune (Plato, ancient Greek philosopher). He is willing to learn and teach (Chaucer, British poet). A teacher has eternal influence, and he never knows where his influence stops (herbardam, American historian).All forms of dance can't be excluded from all courses. Noble education: dancing with feet, dancing with ideas, dancing with works, I need to add that one must also be able to dance with a pen (Friedrich weinitzche, German philosopher). Education begins at the knee of parents, and every word children hearsay says tends to form a character (Hosea Ballou) Education doesn't mean teaching people what they don't know, it means educating them to do what they shouldn't (John Ruskin, British art critic).Education is the gradual discovery of our ignorance (Durant) education is an admirable thing, but we should always remember that there is nothing worth knowing that cannot be taught (Oscar Wilde, British dramatist) the goal of education is the formation of character (Herbert Spencer) education produced a large number of people who can read (George Macaulay trevorian, British historian) education is not a bucket full of water, but a fire. (William Butler Yeats, Irish poet) educationis the main defense of the nation (Edmund Brooke, British statesman) education is the spread of civilization (American historian and essayist will ·Education makes a nation easy to lead, but not easy to enslave (bloom, British statesman)) everyone has two kinds of education, one from others, the other more important, (Edward Gibbon, British historian).篇2：In most cases, students age from primary school to secondary school. In some areas, the primary and secondary levels are further subdivided. In a few areas, there are three-level education system.Nursery education from the age of to the state funded can befull-time or full-time. If registered in the state, it starts from the semester after the child's fifth birthday, Children can enter school in September of the school year to start school in September of the school year, or unless students choose to stay in the education system, school attendance ends on the last Friday in June, the school year reaches the age under the national curriculum system, and all students receive standard assessment tests at the end of the critical stage of the core subjects, rather than basic subjects. In the case of teacher assessment, they usually take the GCSE examination in the last two years of the critical phase, but they can also take other levels of qualification. For example, GNVQ's previous test at the end of the critical phase is abandoned after the test.At this time, the scoring process in the critical stage is seriously problematic. The assessment is conducted by the teachers, and the sixth year's College score is called "sixth grade" The use of the words "grade / Junior Grade 6" and "grade / Senior Grade 6" reflects their unique and voluntary nature and status. This is especially true in history.This is due to the system of public schools. All forms are divided into lower grade, higher grade, sometimes junior grade and year version It should be called the "lower quarter", and so on. In some private schools, such as Wellington girls' school, this method of calculating years (lower quarter, upper quarter, lower fifth, etc.) is still in use.。

Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes?A.The executive.B.The legislative.C.The judicial.D.The president标准答案：BThe theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly from ___.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.John AdamsD.John Locke标准答案：DIn the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to ____.A.grammar schools.prehensive schools.C.public schools.D.technical schools.标准答案：AWhich of the following websites are meant to cater to young tastes?A.Baidu.B.Facebook.C.Teachbook.D.MySpace.标准答案：BUnder whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed?A.James IB.William of Orange.C.Oliver CromwellD.George 1标准答案：BBy whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided?A.The House of Commons.B.The House of Lords.C.The two major parties.D.The Prime Minister.标准答案：AWhen did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliaments?A.In 1715B.In 1688C.In 1745D.In 1707标准答案：DIn the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except for ___.A.finding a job in societyB.having a place in a communityC.identifying themselves with dominant valuesD.getting together with friends 标准答案：AWhich of the following is NOT a power of the president?A.The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.B.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.C.The president can make laws.D.The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.标准答案：CWhich one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition?A.Enjoying the Pantomime.B.The Queen broadcasting her Christmas message.C.Eating chocolate eggs on Easter Day.D.Shopping on the Boxing Day.标准答案：CWhich one of the following does NOT belong to the Protestant Church?A.QuakersB.PuritansC.BaptistsD.Catholics标准答案：DWhich of the following statements is NOT correct?A.There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B.Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C.Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.D.Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.标准答案：DHow many seats in the House of Commons should a party hold at least in order to win in the election?A.651B.326C.626D.351标准答案：BWhich of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, ___.A.there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.B.there was no Bill of Rights.C.the Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens.D.“Bill of Rights” was added to the Constitution 4 years after the Constitution was made.标准答案：ATo get a bachelor’s degree, an American undergraduate student is required to do the following except ____.A.attending lectures and complete assignmentsB.passing examinationsC.taking certain subjects such as history, language and philosophyD.earning a certain number of credits at the end of the four years at college标准答案：CWhich of the following is NOT true about the electoral campaigns?A.Big parties can buy time to broadcast their policies on the television.B.There is a limit on the amount of money candidates can spend in their constituency campaign.C.Candidates and their supporters go door-to-door persuading voters to vote for them.D.Candidates criticize each other’s policies to show how good their own policies are.标准答案：AWhich of the following is NOT true about Britain?A.It used to be a powerful imperial country in the worldB.It plays an active role as a member of the European UnionC.It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world标准答案：DEaster commemorates ____.A.the birth of Jesus Christ.B.the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.C.the coming of spring.D.the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.标准答案：DIn the US school systems, which of the following divisions is true?A.Elementary school, grammar school.B.Elementary school, junior high school.C.elementary school, secondary school.D.Junior high school, senior high school.标准答案：CNorthern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for ___.A.its most famous landmark, the “Giant’s Causeway”B.its rich cultural lifeC.its low living standardsD.its endless political problems标准答案：DWhich of the following kings was executed in the civil war?A.James IB.James IIC.Charles ID.Charles II标准答案：CWhich of the following statements is NOT true?A.Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern IrelandB.Those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called UnionistsC.The Social Democratic and Labour Party is a very important political party in BritainD.Those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists 标准答案：CThe New Deal was started by ___.A.Franklin Roosevelt.B.J.F. KennedyC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson标准答案：AA free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because _____.A.it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the government.B.it informs people of current affairs in the world.C.it provides people with subjective reports.D.it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.标准答案：AIn Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 ______.A.can legally receive partly free education.B.can legally receive completely free education.C.can not receive free education at all.D.can not receive free education if their parents are rich.标准答案：BThe main mountain range in the west of the US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico is ___.A.the Appalachian MountainsB.the Rocky MountainsC.the Green MountainsD.the Blue Ridge Mountains标准答案：BWhere are international tennis championships held in the UK?A.Wembley.B.WimbledonC.London.D.Edinburgh标准答案：BWhich of the following expressions represents the core value of the mainstream society in the USA?A.“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”B.“Blood, sweat, and toil.”C.“Freedom, equality, and spirituality.”D.“Eat, drink, and be merry.”标准答案：AIn Britain, the great majority of parents send their childrento ____.A.private schoolsB.independent schoolsC.state schools.D.public schools.标准答案：CHistoric moment of the civil rights movement was the March on Washington of August 28, 1963 when _______ delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.A.President JohnsonB.President LincolnC.Martin Luther King, Jr.D.Mario Savio标准答案：CWhich of the following statements is not true about the British media?A.They supply people with news, keeping them informed of what is happening in the world.B.They are mainly interested in making huge profits by publishing advertisements.C.They help shape British culture.D.They provide entertainment.标准答案：BWhich 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.标准答案：BWhich of the following is NOT a true description of the situation of ethnic minorities in the UK?A.They are well represented in the British Parliament.B.They are economically poorer than the white population.C.They are treated unfairly by the justice system.D.They are threatened by some racist groups.标准答案：ADuring the early stages of the civil rights movement, the major integration strategy initiated by the Congress of Racial Equality was known as ____ at bus stations in the South.A.Free speechB.sit-ins at lunch countersC.Teach-ins at interstate train stationsD.freedom rides标准答案：DWhich of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords?A.Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B.It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C.The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.标准答案：CThe Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was built by ____.A.King ArthurB.Robin HoodC.Oliver CromwellD.William the Conqueror标准答案：DWhich city is the capital in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester标准答案：BWhich of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A.Football.B.Tennis.C.BasketballD.Cricket.标准答案：CThree of the following are characteristics of London, Which of the four is the EXCEPTION?A.London is a political, economic and cultural centre of the countryB.London has a larger population than all other cities in EnglandC.London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the worldD.London has played a significant role in the economic construction of the country标准答案：CWhich of the following about the tabloids is not true?A.They are big format newspapers.B.They are often called “the gutter press”.C.They mainly deal in scandals and gossip about famous people.D.They carry stories with colour photos and catchy headlines.标准答案：AWhich of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?prehensive schoolsB.secondary schoolsC.independent schoolsD.grammar schools.标准答案：AWhich of the following description about the Conservative party is NOT true?A.It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B.It prefers policies that protect individual’s rights.C.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.标准答案：D“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of ____.A.The settlers of VirginiaB.The people of Pennsylvania.C.The colonists in New EnglandD.The people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution标准答案：DWhich of the following is NOT true about the British education system?A.It is run by the state.B.It is funded by the state.C.It is supervised by the state.D.It is dominated by the state.标准答案：DWhich of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religion.B.The freedom of searching a person’s home by police.C.The freedom of speech and of the press.D.The right to own weapons if one wishes.标准答案：BWhich of the following is NOT included in the National curriculum?A.Children must study the subjects like English, mathematics, science and so on.B.Children must sit in A-level exams.C.Children must pass national tests.D.Teachers must teach what they are told标准答案：BHow many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A.26B.6C.32D.20标准答案：BWhich of the following is NOT related to the Constitution? A.It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government.B.It is the foundation of British governance today.C.Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.标准答案：AThe largest religion in the US is ___.A.BuddhismB.ChristianityC.IslamD.Hinduism标准答案：BWhich of the following remarks is NOT true about Hawaii? A.Hawaii is made up of a large group of big and small islands.B.There are numerous active volcanoes in Hawaii.C.More than 40% of the local residents in Hawaii are American Asians.D.The Japanese attacked Pear Harbor on December 7, 1941. 标准答案：BIn order to go to university, secondary school students in the US must meet the following requirements except that___.A.They have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB.They make recommendations from their high school teachersC.They get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD.They pass the college entrance examinations标准答案：DWhich of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?A.Economic differences between north and southB.Differences of social systems between Scotland and WalesC.Class differencs between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British 标准答案：BBoth public and private universities in the US depend on the following sources of income except ____.A.investmentB.student tuitionC.endowmentsernment funding标准答案：AWhich 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标准答案：AWhat happened in 1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.标准答案：BWho were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A.The Anglo-SaxonsB.The NormansC.The VikingsD.The Romans标准答案：AThe reason why many American young people were involved in the social movements of the 1960s was that____.A.They resented traditional white male values in US society.B.They love America so much.C.They thought they knew better than their teachers.D.They viewed the adult world with grave doubt.标准答案：AWho is the leader of the Conservative party at present?A.Tony BlairB.Gordon BrownC.Margret ThatcherD.David Cameron标准答案：DIn the 17th century,the English government encouragedpeople 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 spacefor them to five in BritainC.they intended to expand their investmentD.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them标准答案：AWhich of the following subjects are NOT offered toelementary school students in the US?A.Mathematics and languages.B.Politics and business education.C.Science and social studies.D.Music and physical education.标准答案：BIf a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will takethe examination called ____.A.General Certificate of Education – Advanced.B.General Certificate of Secondary Education.C.the common entrance examination.D.General National Vocational Qualifications.标准答案：AWhich of the following is NOT the reason for the higher arrest rates among minority groups?A.The aggressive nature of these groups.B.Racial prejudice against them.C.Low social status of these groups.D.Poverty and unemployment among minority groups.标准答案：AThe following were the main Reformation leaders except_____.A.Martin LutherB.Martin Luther KingC.John CalvinD.The English King Henry VIII标准答案：BWho was the author of the popular play The Melting Pot which was associated with life in America since the late 18th century?A.Mark Twain.B.Stephen Crane.C.Henry James.D.Israel Zangwill.标准答案：DWhich of the following agreement is accepted by bothCatholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?A.The Anglo-Irish AgreementB.The Belfast AgreementC.The Good Friday AgreementD.The Multi-Party Agreement 标准答案：CThe majority of American Christians belong to the ____ church.A.CatholicB.OrthodoxC.Protestant标准答案：CIn the early 1970s, the IRA _____.A.killed many Protestants and CatholicsB.burned down the houses of CatholicsC.murdered individuals at randomD.carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their、main target标准答案：DIf you visit Alaska, you can NOT see _____.A.Northern Polar LightB.glaciersC.SurfersD.caribou标准答案：CThe following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except ____.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.William PennD.Benjamin Franklin标准答案：CWhich of the following is NOT based on the fact?A.Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.C.MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most MPs belong to the major political parties.标准答案：AWhich of the following is NOT a true description of the Queen’s role?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England. 标准答案：AWhich of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.CricketB.Skiing.C.Golfing.D.Horse racing.标准答案：DWhich of the following statements is NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, ___.A.each new state had its own government.B.each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs.C.the national government was called the Congress with little power.D.the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.标准答案：DWhich of the following statements is NOT true?A.Wales was invaded by the RomansB.Wales was occupied by the Anglo-SaxonsC.Wales was conquered by the NormansD.Wales was threatened by the English标准答案：BWhich of the following about the BBC is NOT true?A.There is no advertising on any of the BBC programmes.B.The BBC is funded by licence fees paid by people who possess television sets.C.The BBC has four channels.D.The BBC provides the World Service throughout the world.标准答案：CThree of the following factors have contributed to the flourishing of large universities in America, which is the exception?rge universities offer the best libraries and facilities for scientific research.rge universities provide students with “mainframe” computers.rge universities offer scholarships to all students.rge universities attract students with modern laboratories.标准答案：CWhich of the following statements is NOT true about blacks after the 1960s?A.Blacks felt that they could be fully integrated into the mainstream of American life.B.Blacks felt that the black community ought to coexist with other groups.C.Blacks felt more and more proud of themselves.D.Blacks felt that “black is beautiful.”标准答案：AWhich of the following is NOT true about life peers?A.They are not from the aristocratic families.B.They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C.They earned their titles through their outstanding achievement.D.the titles cannot be inherited by their children.标准答案：BWhich of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A.The University of Cambridge.B.The University of OxfordC.The University of Edinburgh.D.The University of Buckingham.标准答案：D According to the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland today should be governed by the following jurisdictions except _____.A.the jurisdiction of the Republic of IrelandB.The jurisdiction of loyalist ministersC.The jurisdiction of Great BritainD.The jurisdiction of Northern Ireland标准答案：BIn 1863, President Lincoln signed The Emancipation Proclamation which together with the 13th Amendament to the Constitution legally abolished the slavery.标准答案：1In the US, scientific and economic advance and rising material progress have been accompanied by a decline in religious observance.标准答案：0George Washington, Banjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regarded as the founing fathers of the USA.标准答案：0Scotland was never conquered by the Romans.标准答案：1Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1954.标准答案：1In the early 20th century, those dominating American life were mostly WASPs.标准答案：1According the First Amendament to the Constitution of the United States, there would be a state-supported religion.标准答案：0When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes.标准答案：1There is more violence in the US than in other industrialized countries.标准答案：1Critics of the affirmative action programs are of the opinion that this results in reverse discrimination.标准答案：1The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.标准答案：1To advertise in a British newspaper, the only thing you have to worry about is the cost.标准答案：0The 10 very short paragraphs which guarantee freedom and individual rights and forbid interference with lives of individuals by the government are called the Bill of Rights.标准答案：1The tradition of having Sunday off derived from the Christian Church.标准答案：1The US was founded on the principle of human equality, and in reality the nation has lived up to that ideal.标准答案：0Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called " Gaelic" .标准答案：0The president has the authority to appoint federal judges, and all such court appointment are subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives.标准答案：1When the civil rights movement began, non-violent, direct action tactics like " sit-ins" and boycotts were he chief vehicle for social protest.标准答案：1You must have the A-level qualification to enter British university.标准答案：0John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic elected as the US president.标准答案：1According to the textbook, there are two major political parties in the UK.标准答案：0Horse racing is the true royal sport.标准答案：1American university students have always liked to get degrees that are aimed at preparing them specifically for certain professions.标准答案：0Secrecy is an important part of the voting process. 标准答案：1Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city.标准答案：0The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1998.标准答案：1Britain has a written constitution like most countries.标准答案：0Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.标准答案：0The Open Univeristy uses many non-traditional ways to teach students, such as TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence, videos, and a network of study centers.标准答案：1The most exciting moment in baseball game is a homerun.标准答案：1Under a Constitutional Amendament passed in 1951, a president can be elected to only one term.标准答案：0Northern Ireland is often called " Ulster" after an ancient Irish kingdom once existed in this area.标准答案：1In Britain, class and educational differences are reflected in the newspaper people read.标准答案：1Aristrocracy as a class no longer exists in the UK.标准答案：0By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe.标准答案：1Britain is no longer an imperial country.标准答案：1The theory of poltiics of the American Revolution came from John Locke, a French philosopher in the 17th century.标准答案：0It takes at least four years to get a bachelor' s degree from an institution of higher education in the US.标准答案：1There are more Catholics thatn Protestants in the US.标准答案：0It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involved the sport of boxing.标准答案：0Scotland was unified with England through violent means.标准答案：0Drug abuse in the US has come to be regarded as one of the most challenging social problems facing the nation.标准答案：0It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world.标准答案：1In Britain, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revoltuion, in contrast to France and the US.标准答案：1When the War of Independence was over, the US was on unified nation as it is today.标准答案：0Ireland is part of Great Britain标准答案：0Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.标准答案：1The Commonwealth of Nations includes all European countries.标准答案：0The state of Hawaii is a big island in the central Pacific Ocean.标准答案：0Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.标准答案：1Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday.标准答案：0 One of the things that decides whether an applicant can be accepted by a college in the US is his/her scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests.标准答案：1Super Bowl will decide the champion baseball team of the year in the US.标准答案：0The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the US now is the blacks, or Afro-Americans.标准答案：0President Nixon' s administration was toppled because of the Watergate Affair.标准答案：1Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the US.标准答案：1The British state actively interferes with the decision of when, where, how and what children are taught.标准答案：0The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied to the majority of the British people.标准答案：1It is not very difficult to generalize about the American way of life.标准答案：0Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland.标准答案：1In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances.标准答案：1The game of golf was invented by the Scottish.标准答案：1Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.标准答案：1" We Shall Overcome!" is a very famous song during the 1960s.标准答案：0The tradition of having Sunday off derived from the Christian Church.标准答案：1The British media play an important role in shaping a national culture.标准答案：1In the 1960s, three groups - Afro-Americans, Asia Americans and women - were dissatisfied with their lives.标准答案：0The Labour Party is the oldest party in the UK.标准答案：0All secondary schools in Britain are run and supervised by the government.标准答案：0Queen Elizabeth II is both the head of the state and the head of government in the UK.标准答案：0Northern Ireland today is governed by separate juristictions: that of Republic of Ireland and that of Great Britain.标准答案：0The anti-war teach-in by white students in Berkeley began the civil rights movement in the 1960s.标准答案：0The Conservative Party is the party that spent most time in power.标准答案：1A great moment for the civil rights movement was the March on Washington on August, 1963 when President Kennedy gave the famous " I Have a Dream" speech.标准答案：0The main duty of the Congress is to make laws, including those which levy taxes that pay the work of the federal government.标准答案：1According to the textbook, larger American universities are always better, and more desirable universities are always more expensive.标准答案：0The world' s oldest daily newspaper is The Observer.标准答案：0 The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition.标准答案：0Public schools in the UK are part of the national education system and funded by the government.标准答案：0A ___ system is one in which power is shared between central authority and its constituent parts.标准答案：federalIn 43 AD Britain was invaded by ___.标准答案：RomansGCEA stands for ___.标准答案：General Certification of Education-AdvancedThe WWW, which stands for ______, began in the US as a Cold War militaryinnovation.标准答案：world-wide webIn 1215, some barons and the Chruch forced King John to sign the ____ to place some limits on the King' s poer.标准答案：Great CharterNormally, a government can be in power for ___ years, and then it has to resign and hold a general election.标准答案：5The Three Faiths in the US refer to Protestant, __, and ___.标准答案：Jewish, Catholic (不分先后）The first and the second Continental Congress were held in _____.标准答案：PhiladelphiaThe Normans led by _____ conquered England in 1066.标准答案：WilliamThe native people in the American continents are the ___.标准答案：IndiansIn 1689, Parliament passed _____to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.标准答案：the Bill of RightsThe UK has been a member of the ____ since 1973.标准答案：European Union (or, EU)The island of Great Britain is made up of ___,___, and ___.。

Unit1.1. What was the British Empire? What do you know about it? In what way is the empire still felt in Britain and in the international field?<1>British Empire overseas territories linked to Great Britain in a variety of constitutional relationships, established over a period of three centuries. The establishment of the empire resulted primarily from commercial and political motives and emigration movements (see imperialism); its long endurance resulted from British command of the seas and preeminence in international commerce, and from the flexibility of British rule. At its height in the late 19th and early 20th cent., the empire included territories on all continents, comprising about one quarter of the world's population and area.The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom, that had originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.In the international field, Britain has great voice in politics, economy and culture and so on.2. Why does the author say that it is not possible to sum up the British people with a few simple phrases?3.”british history has been a history of invasion”. Please illustrate this point with the examples from the text. How did each of the invasions influence English culture?The four major invasions in the history of Great Britain:At first, England was occupied by Celtic people.Then in 43AD Britain was invaded by the Roman Empire.Result: England and Wales became a part of the Roman Empire for nearly 400 years.The Angle-Saxon invaded.Result: The land they lived became" Angle-land",later changed into England, the language they spoken became English.the Vikings invaded.Result in a certain cultural divide between northerners and southerners in England, which can be expressed as "Saxon" versus "Dane".The Normans, William of Normandy invaded this country.Result: This marks the last time that an army from outside the British Isles succeeded in invading4. What are some general characteristics of Scotland? How did Scotland become part of the union of Great Britain?5. Decribe characteristics of Wales and Wales’ unification of Great Britain.6. Are there any difference between England, Scotland and Wales in terms of cultural tradition?Unit21.Why is the Northern Ireland, according to the author, so significant in the UnitedKingdom? What is the political problem there?2.What are some of the factors in Irish and English history that effect the situation inNorthern Ireland today?3.Different parties and groups in the United Kingdom have different solutions to thepolitical problem in Northern Ireland. Please sum up their different attitudes4. What do you think should be the right solution to the political problem in Northern Ireland?Unit 31. What are some of the characteristics of the British constitutional monarchy? How has the English monarchy evolved gradually to the present constitutional monarchy?2. How did the doctrine of the “divine right of kings”, according to the author, lead to the English Civil War? What do you know about the causes of the English Revolution in the 17th century?3. What is the history of English parliament? What role did the parliament play in the Civil War?4. Discuss the major characteristics and the main content of the British constitution5. Why does the author say that parliament is supreme in the British state? What function does parliament have? What role does the Queen (King) and the Prime Minister play in British government?<2>The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories. Parliament alone has parliamentary sovereignty and thereby ultimate power over all other political bodies in the United Kingdom and its territories.<3>In a monarchy a king or queen is Head of State. This means that, while The Queen is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament. Although the British Sovereign no longer has apolitical or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.As Head of State, the Queen undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Queen has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. She acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognizes success and excellence; and supports the ideal of public and voluntary service.Prime Minister is the nucleus of Cabinet.1. Patronage of Important Personnel2. Top Executive Power3. Control of Cabinet and Its Activities4. Leadership of Government.5. Control of Government’s Financial Situation6. Deciding the Date for a General Election7. Actual Domination over Parliament6. What kind of institution are the House of Lords? What role does it play in British government?It consists of lords spiritual who are the archbishops and most prominent bishops of the Church of England; and the lords temporal, which refers to everyone else. They inherited the seat form their forefathers or been appointed by the sovereign. In parliament they speak and vote as individuals, not as representatives of the greater interests of the country. They do not receive salaries and many do not attend parliament at all.Unit 41. Who can stand for election as an MP in the UK? Why are small parties and independent candidates powerless in the election campaign for the formation of a government?2. What are the three big parties in the UK? What are some of the similarities and dissimilarities between the three parties?3. What are some of the recent political trends in the UK? Are these trends more democratic or undemocratic? What is the author’s opinion?4. What were the causes and effects of the changes in the policies of the Conservative Party and the Labor Party?Unit 71.What are the purposes of the British education system? Please comment onthese purposes. What are the main purposes of the Chinese system? Are there any differences or similarities in the education of the two nations?<1>.The purpose of school is to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills they will need to become active members of society, but the purpose of the British education system is also to socialize children.<2>. Education in the People’s Republic of china is state-run system of public education run by the ministry of education. All citizens must attend school for at least nine years.The government provides primary education for six years. Starting at age six or seven, followed by six years of secondary education for ages 12 to 18. Some provinces may have five years of primary school but four years for middle school.There are three years of middle school and three years of high school. The ministry of education reported a 99 percent attendance rate for primary school and an 80 percent rate for both primary and middle schools.In 1985, the government abolished tax-funded higher education, requiring university applicants to compete for scholarships based on academic ability. In the early 1980s the government allowed the establishment of the first private schools.China has had a major expansion in education. Increasing the number of undergraduates and people who hold doctoral degrees fivefold in 10 years. In 2003 china reported 1,552 institutions of higher learning (colleges and universities) and their 725,000 professors and 11 million students. There are 100 national key universities, including Beijing University and Tsinghua University. Chinese spending has grown by 20% per years since 1999, now reaching over $100bn, and as many as 1.5 million science and engineering students graduated form Chinese universities in 2006. China published 184,080 papers as of 2008.Laws regulating the system of education include the regulation on academic degrees, the compulsory education law, the teachers’ law, the education law, the law on vocational education, and the law on higher education.<3>. Chinese parents only expect their children get straight A+’s and straight A’s on their report cards, whereas the American education system does not do that as much.The American education system is more relaxed than the Asian culture when it comes to education and their parents don’t push them hard as much to get straight A+’s and straight A’s in school so that makes a big difference out the two education systems.The Chinese race of people in china, America, and all over the world push and force their children to get straight a+’s and straight a’s all through school and college all through their lives and they are very strict about education and about them getting straight a+’s and straight a’s all through school and college all through their lives.2. How does the British education system reflect social class?3. What are the major changes that have taken place since World War 2? Is British education moving towards more progress or more equality? Pick up some examples from the text to illustrate your points.<1>. Other major changes to the British education system were caused by World War 2.<2>. This time, the new system would emphasize equality.The result was the 1994 education act which made entry to secondary (middle) schools and universities”meteoritic” children would be abilities they displayed. All children were given the right to free secondary education and the main concern was to make sure more children had access to a good education.In the 1960s, comprehensive schools were introduced all over the country, which ended the division between grammar schools---where the most academically pupils were sent to be prepared for university--- and vocational school where less successful pupils were sent to learn allowed to let children” compete” for places.3. Why does the author say that universities in Britain have been rather elitist? Universities, reflecting the trend throughout the education system, have traditionally been rather elitist. Most students were from the middle classes, attended good schools, performed well in their A-levels and received a fully-funded place in a university.4.what is the open university in Britain？What do you think of this system? The Open University offers a non-traditional route for people to take university level courses and receive a university degree.Unit 91.The author says that “the media are central to British leisure culture”, whydoes the author say so? What are some of the similarities and differences in terms of the function between the British media and the Chinese media?2.what are some of the characteristics of British newspaper culture？In whatway is it different from the United States?3.Is the British press free from the government control and censorship? Whatis the relationship between the British press and politics or business?4.How does the BBC operate? How is it different from American broadcastingsystems?UNIT 101.FIND some examples from the text to demonstrate how Christian church hasinfluenced the sports and leisure activities of the British.One very obvious example is how Sunday—the day of the week when everyone traditionally went to church—is still the day that most people have off in the UK. In recent years the government has changed the laws and now some shops and pubs are allowed to open on Sundays, but such changes are very recent and verycontroversial.2.Why is cricket very English? Why does the author believe that cricket wasassociated with a set of English values?。