2000年4月全國英語國家概況試題及答案

英語巴士 - 專注于英語考試和英語學(xué)習(xí)的網(wǎng)絡(luò)媒體與服務(wù)平臺()第一部分（客觀題，共40分） PART ONE I. Read 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 which you think best completes the statement or answers the question by blackening the corresponding letter on the answer sheet. (40 points, 1 point for each) 1. The British Isles are made up of _. A. three large islands and hundreds of small ones B. three large islands and dozens of small ones C. two large islands and hundreds of small ones D. two large islands and dozens of small ones 2. Today, the City of London is the business center of London where you can find _. A. big supermarkets B. theatres and cinemas C. large financial organizations D. restaurants and cafes 3. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries and other political units _. A. that have lived under British law and government B. that have a large number of British immigrants C. that have close relations with Britain D. that have fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars 4. In Northern Ireland, the dominant group is made up by _. A. Roman Catholics B. English Protestants C. non-religious people D. Jewish people 5. The first real king of England, though he did not assume that title, is _. A. Offa B. Egbert C. Vortigern D. Hengist 6. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in _. A. 200 B.C. B. 55 B.C. C. 55 A.D. D. 410 A.D. 7. Most of the land belonging to the Saxons was confiscated by William and given to _. A. the Norman barons B. the Danes C. the Irish D. the Scots 8. The Plantagenet dynasty was founded by _. A. Henry I B. Henry II C. King Joseph D. Count of Anjor 9. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer describes a group of people who went to Canterbury to visit Thomas Beckets tomb. They were _. A. students B. peasants C. pilgrims D. priests 10. When the hundred Years War ended in 1453, the only part of France that was still in the hands of the English is _. A. Paris B. Calais C. Aquitaine D. Anjor 11. From 1649 to 1658 England was called a Commonwealth. It was ruled first by Oliver Cromwell as _. A. Lord Protector B. Lieutenant General C. Commander of the New Model Army D. President 12. Among the most typical English sports, having been in existence since the 16th century, is _. A. cricket B. rugby C. boxing D. football 13. The two newest sates which joined the United States are _. A. Alaska and Florida B. Hawaii and Oregon C. Alaska and Hawaii D. California and New Mexico 14. The two famous leaders of black movements in the U.S. in the 60s were _. A. Douglass and Garrison B. Douglass and Martin Luther King C. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X D. Malcolm X and Garrison 15. The United States is a leading exporter of agricultural products in the world, but those who are engaged in farming make up _. A. 3% of the total population B. slightly less than 3% of the total population C. 4% of the total population D. slightly less than 4% of the total population 16. The United States is _. A. the most populous country in the world B. the second most populous country in the world C. the third most populous country in the world D. the fourth most populous country in the world 17. Which branch of the American government has the power to interpret the constitution? A. The Supreme Court B. The President C. The House D. The Senate 18. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by _ during the Civil War. A. George Washington B. Abraham Lincoln C. Thomas Jefferson D. Franklin Roosevelt 19. The British established 13 colonies along _. A. the west coast of North America B. the west coast of South America C. the east coast of North America D. the east coast of South America 20. Among the following authors, the one who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, is _. A. T.S.Eliot B. Emily Dickenson C. Walt Whitman D. Richard Wright 21. The basics taught in American elementary schools are _. A. social studies, reading, arithmetic B. science, reading, writing, arithmetic C. reading, writing, arithmetic D. physical education, reading, writing 22. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The Louisiana was taken from Britain as a result of the War of 1812 B. The Louisiana Territory was ceded to the United States by France C. The Louisiana Territory was purchased from Spain D. The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France 23. American women did not have voting right until the adoption of the 19th amendment _. A. in the late 19th century B. under President Wilson C. under President Theodore Roosevelt D. in the 1920s under President Harding 24. The 1920s in the United States has been described as a period of _. A. cultural revival B. loss of purpose C. development in science and technology D. material success and spiritual frustration 25. In 1788 Australia was settled by the British as a colony founded _. A. to receive free settles B. to supply Britain with wool and food C. to receive convicts from Britain D. to expand Britains imperial power 26. In Australia, April 25 is known as _. A. Australia Day B. Independence Day C. Anzac Day D. ANZUS 27. Under the Whitlam government God Save the Queen was replaced by _ as Australias national anthem. A. Waltzing Matilda B. Click Go the Sheares C. Advance Australia Fair D. My Country 28. Australia is the worlds largest exporter of _. A. wheat B. wool C. meat D. dairy products 29. The main feature of Australias trade is that _. A. it is mainly with developing countries and Great Britain B. it has had a deficit on visible trade C. it has had a surplus on invisible trade D. it has involved the exchange of raw materials for finished products 30. In Australia, the House of Representatives and the Senate have equal powers except that _. A. the House of Representatives cannot introduce money bills B. the Senate cannot introduce money bills C. the House of Representatives can pass laws D. the Senate can pass laws 31. When did the third wave of migration begin in Australia? A. After the First World War B. During the Second World War C. After the Second World War D. After the Vietnam War 32. The name Canada is thought of be derived from kanata, an Indian word meaning _. A. a guitar B. a meeting place C. a settlement D. a piece of land 33. Most of Canadas farmland is located in _. A. the Atlantic Provinces B. the Prairie Provinces C. British Columbia D. the Canadian Shield 34. In Canada, the Queen is represented by the governor-general, who is appointed on the recommendation of _. A. the prime minister B. the leader of the opposition C. the leader of the majority party D. the Parliament 35. The transition of Canadian culture from European to authentically Canadian took place almost at the same time with _. A. the development of science and technology B. the gradual settlement of the country C. the spread of Christianity D. the growth of the economy 36. The majority of French Canadians live in _. A. Quebec B. Ontario C. Newfoundland D. Nova Scotia 37. Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of _. A. its unique shape B. its connection with Britain C. its abundant natural resources D. its rich green countryside 38. Ireland has a bipolar political party system with two major parties. They are _. A. Sinn Fein and Fianna Fail B. Sinn Fein and Fine Gael C. Fianna Fail and Fine Gael D. IRA and Sinn Fein 39. New Zealand is the first country in the world to get the new day because _. A. it is just east of the International Date Line B. it is just west of the International Date Line C. it is located halfway between the equator and the South Pole D. it is located in the Southern Pacific Ocean 40. A fault line runs the length of New Zealand, which means that _. A. it often has earthquakes B. it often has volcanoes C. it often has storms D. it often has droughts 第二部分（主觀題，共60分） PART TWO II. Given an one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet. (30 points, 3 points for each) 41. What language is English derived from? 42. How long was Britain under the Roman occupation? 43. Why is the Magna Carta (1215) one of the most important documents in English history? 44. Why did more than a million Irishmen come to the United States in the mid 19th century? 45. What was the policy pursued by the American government at the beginning of WWI?46. What is the general view of the American on education? 47. When did the Commonwealth of Australia come into being? 48. What are the two main political parties in Canada? 49. What kind of government system does Ireland have? 50. Under what treaty was modern New Zealand founded? III. Explain each of the following terms in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet around 40 words. (20 points, 5 points for each) 51. The Wars of the Roses 52. Civil Service 53. Manifest Destiny 54. Bilingualism Canada IV. Write between 100-120 words on the following topic in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(10 points) 55. What impact did the Vietnam War have on American society? 參考答案1.C 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.B 11.A 12.A 13.C 14.C 15.B 16.C 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.A 21.C 22.D 23.B 24.D 25.C 26.C 27.C 28.B 29.D 30.B 31.C 32.C 33.B 34.A 35.B 36.A 37.D 38.C 39.B 40.A . 41.English is mainly derived from the Anglo-Saxon. 42.Britain was under the Roman occupation for nearly 400 years. 43.The Magna Carta set out the rules which were to form the basis for the parliament which operates in England today. 44.English oppression and the Potato Famines drove them to the United States. 45.The American government declared neutrality but the policy it pursued was a policy of pro-ally partiality. 46.They regard education as both an individual benefit and a social necessity. 47.The Commonwealth of Australia was founded on the first day of the 20th century/on January 1,1901. 48.They are the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservative Party. 49.Ireland is a parliamentary republic and a unitary state. 50.Modern New Zealand was founded under the Treaty of Waitangi. . 51.Between 1455 and 1485 a series of battles were fought between the two branches of the Plantagenet family, the House of Lancaster and the House of York.（2 points） In these battles the House of Lancaster was symbolized by the red rose and the House of York was symbolized by the white. Hence the name the Wars of the Roses.（2 points） 52.The government departments are staffed by members of the Civil Service, whose duty is to assis