英美文化概況練習(xí)題

1、英格蘭蘇格蘭與威爾士部分1. The commonwealth of Nations includes all European countries. F2. 1 in 10 of the British population are of non-European ethnicity. F3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland and Wales. F4. Britain is no longer an imperial country. T5. The stereotype of the En

2、glish gentleman never applied the majority of the British people. T6. Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain. F7. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes. T8. The Scots and the Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F9. Scotland was never conquered

3、 by the Romans. T10. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F11. Scotland was unified with England through peaceful means. F12.Wales is rich in coal deposits. T13. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F14. The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh ac

4、cording to tradition. F1. Which of the following is NOT true of London?A the cultural center B the business centerC The financial center D the sports center2.Which of the following is not true of Britain?A Economic differences between north and south.B Differences of social systems between Scotland

5、and Wales.C Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D Cultural differences between immigrants and the British.3. Which of the following can not be found in London?A teahouses b art galleries c museums d theatres4.Which of the following is not true about Britain? A it

6、 used to be a powerful imperial country in the worldB it plays an active role as a member of European Union.C it is a relatively wealthy and developed country.D it used to be one of the superpowers in the world.5.Which of the following is not true about London? A. its a political, economic and cultu

7、ral center of the country.B it has a larger population than all other cities in England. C it is not only the largest city in the country, but also the largest in the world.D it has played a significant role in the economic construction of the country.6. The Tower of London, a historical sight, loca

8、ted in the center of London, was built byA. King Arthur b Robin Hood c Oliver Cromwell d William the conqueror7. Who are the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A the Anglo-Saxons b the Normans C the Vikings d the Romans8. Which is the largest city in Scotland?A Cardiff b Edinburgh

9、c Glasgow d Manchester9.Why did the Scottish kings decide to form an independent singular Scottish state in the 9th century?A they needed a unified independent nation to fight against Viking raids.B they felt it necessary to develop their own industryC they were threatened by the Anglo-Saxons invasi

10、on.D they had to do it in order to resist the British.10. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? A in the Highlands b in the Lowlands c in the Uplands d in the west of Scotland.11. Which of the following is not true?A Wales was invaded by the Romans.B Wales was invaded by the Anglo-Saxons

11、.C Wales was conquered by the Normans.D Wales was threatened by the English.12. Which of the following parties in Scotland still wants an independent Scotland?A the Labour PartyB the Liberal Party C the Scottish Nationalist artyD the Conservative Party.13. When did Scotland join the Union by agreeme

12、nt of the English and Scottish Parliaments?A in 1715 b in 1688 c in 1745 d in 1707愛爾蘭1. Ireland is part of Great Britain. F2. Ulster, referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom. T3. The capital of Belfast is a large city with half a million people. F4. Northern Ireland is signi

13、ficant because of its manufacturing industry. F5. The majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabited British Isles before the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. T6. Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics. F7. The British governmen

14、t doesnt have direct rule from London over Northern Ireland. F8. Sinn Fein is a legal political party in Northern Ireland. T9. The Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 guaranteed the loyalist Protestant community their right to decide their future in Northern Ireland. T10. The Good Friday Agreement was app

15、roved on 10 April 1998. T11. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that of Republic of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F1. In the 17th century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, becauseA they wa

16、nted to increase its control over IrelandB they had too many people and didnt have enough space for them to live in Britain.C they intended to expand their investment.D they believed that Ireland was the best place for them.2. In 1969, the first British soldiers were seen on Northern Ireland street.

17、 They came firstA to maintain traffic order in Northern Ireland.B to protect CatholicsC to protect ProtestantsD to replace the Royal Ulster Constabulary since they were unable to keep social order3. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world forA its m

18、ost famous landmark, the “Giants Causeway”B its rich cultural lifeC its low living standardsD its endless political problems4.Faced with conflicting demands the British government chose a compromise and organized a partition of Ireland in 1921, becauseA the British government wouldnt be able to cont

19、rol Ireland any longer by force.B the British government intended to satisfy both sidesCatholics and ProtestantsCatholics in Ireland demanded a partition of Ireland.D Protestants welcomed the idea of partition5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A Sinn Fein is a legal party in Northern Ir

20、eland.B those who want to unite Northern Ireland with Britain are called Unionists.C the Social democratic and Labor party is a very important political party in Britain.D those who show their loyalty to the British Crown are called Loyalists.6. In the early 1970s, the IRAA. Killed many Protestants

21、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.7.1972 was the worst year of the political troubles in Northern Ireland, becauseA 13 Catholics were shot dead by t

22、he peopleB 468 people were killed in Northern IrelandC the government carried out a policy known as “internment.”D bloody killing of 468 people fortified Catholic opposition to the British presence in Northern Ireland.8.Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct r

23、ule” from London?A the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B the Northern Irish Parliament could not govern the power effectively.C the power-sharing policy couldnt be carried out.D all the above.9. Which of the following statements is not true?A in 1981, some convic

24、ted IRA prisoners went on a hunger-strikeB they demanded for the status of being “political prisoners” by starving themselvesC Margaret Thatchers government gave in to their political demand.D the death of prisoners revitalized the political movement of Sin Fein.10.How many counties are there in Nor

25、thern Ireland?A 26 b 6 c 32 d 2011.Which of the following agreement is accepted by both Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?A the Anglo-Irish AgreementB the Belfast agreementC the Good Friday agreementD the multi-party agreement12.According to the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland to

26、day should be governed by the following jurisdictions exceptA the jurisdiction of the Republic of IrelandB the jurisdiction of loyalist ministersC the jurisdiction of Great BritainD the jurisdiction of Northern Ireland.英國政府Decide the following statements are true or false It is no doubt that Britain

27、 is the oldest representative democracy in the world. T 2. In Britain, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revolution, in contrast to France and the USA. T 3. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. T 4.The divine right of the king means the s

28、overeign derived his authority from his subjects. F 5. As the king in theory had God on his side, it was thought that he should exercise absolute power. F 6. The term “parliament” was first officially used in 1066 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and towns

29、. F 7. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. T 8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitutions of the sort which most countries have. F 9. Common laws are laws which have been established through common practice in the courts. TII. Choose the answer that best

30、completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following is Not a characteristic of British government? A. It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power. B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. C. It is the oldest representative democracy in

31、the world.2. D. It has no written form of Constitution. 2. Which of the following kings was executed in the civil war? A. James I B. James II C. Charles I D. Charles II 3. What happened in 1215? A. It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history. B. Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna

32、 Carta. 大憲章 C. Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants. D. King Egbert united England under his rule. 4. Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council? A. They included barons and representatives from counties and towns. B. They were sometimes summoned by the kings

33、 to contribute money. C. They later developed into what we now called the Cabinet. D. They represented the aristocrats as well as the communities. 5. Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed? A. James II B. William of Orange C. Oliver Cromwell D. George I 6. Which of the following is Not rela

34、ted 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. 7. Which of the fo

35、llowing 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. 8. Which of the following is NOT a

36、true description of the Queens role? A. The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. B. The Queen symbolizes the tradation and the Cabinet. C. The Queen acts as a cofidante to the Prime Minister. D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England. 9. Which of the following is Not a

37、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 present the interests of the public. D. Most of the Lords in the House of Lords are male. 10. Which o

38、f 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.英國教育I. True or False 1. The pu

39、rpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T 2. The state seldom interferes with the decision of when, where, how and what children are taught. F 3. The enduring feature of British education is the continuing de

40、bate over what should be taught in schools. F 4. the 1944 Education Act made entry to secondary schools and universities “meritocratic”. T 5. Public schools are part of the national education system and funded by the government. F 6. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from ce

41、ntral government. T 7. All secondary schools in Britain are run and supervised by the government. F 8. In oxford and Cambridge the BA converts to an MA several years later, upon payment of a fee. T 9. Independent schools get money mainly through the private sector and tuition rates, with some govern

42、ment support. T 10. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. FII. Multiple Choice 1. In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to _. A. private schools B. independent schools C. state schools D. public schools. 2. In Britain, ch

43、ildren 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. 3. If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take

44、the examination called_. A. General Certificate of Education Advanced. B. General Certificate of Secondary Education C. the common entrance examination D. General National Vocational Qualifications. 4. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? A. the University of Cambridge

45、. B. the University of Oxford C. the University of Edinburgh D. the University of Buckingham 5. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Parents send their children to public schools because they are rich. B. Parents send their children to public schools because their children can get better jobs when

46、 they leave school. C. Parents send their children to public schools because their children can have a better chance of getting into a good university. D. Parents send their children to public schools because their children prefer to go to public schools. 6. Which of the following is Not a character

47、istic of the open University? A. Its open to everybody B. It requires no formal education qualification. C. No university degree is awarded. D. University courses are followed through TV, radio, correspondence, etc. 7. In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to _

48、. A. grammar schools B. comprehensive schools C. public schools D. technical schools 8. Which 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 na

49、tional tests. D. Teachers must teach what they are told. 9. Which of the following is NOT true about British education system? A. Its run by the state. B. Its funded by the state. C. Its supervised by the state. D. Its dominated by the state. 10. Which of the following schools would admit children w

50、ithout reference to their academic abilities? A. Comprehensive schools B. Secondary schools C. Independent schools D. Grammar schools 英國外交 I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. When the World War II ended, Britain no longer was the largest military power in Western

51、 Europe. F 2. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contribution in setting up the United Nations. F 3. According to the text, the most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history. T 4. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on th

52、e general direction on Britains foreign policy. T 5. The main government department involved is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FOC). T 6. Britain is a parliamentary monarch. F 7. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F 8. The British host a large American military presence and there

53、are 63 American military bases in the UK. T 9. Britain is not a member of the NATO due to its disagreement with some European countries on defense policy. F II. Choose the answer that best complete the statement or answers the questions. 1. The author holds that Britain had a big influence on the po

54、stwar international order because A. it used to be a great imperial power B. it had a strong military power and prestige. C. it defeated Hilters army D. it got support from its former colonies. 2. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? A. France, China, Germany, Russia

55、 and Britain B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia. C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States. D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan. 3. How much of the globe did Britain rule in its imperial prime? A. a fourth of the globe. B. a fifth of the globe.

56、 C. a third of the globe. D. two-thirds of the globe 4. The present British foreign policy is mainly influenced by some of the following factors. Which one is an exception? A. Its imperial history. B. Its geopolitical traits. C. Its special relationship with the United States. D. Its schizophrenic attitude to Europe. 5. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreign policy? A. The Queen of Britain B. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office C. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet. D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury. 6. Nowadays the Br