英美概論試卷試題

1、A卷I.Multiple Choice. (1.5%x20=30%)1. Which of the following is the land area of Britain B A. 9,600,000sq km B. 242,000 sq km C. 9,529,063 sq km D. 9,976,000 sq km2. Which of the following is not the capital city? B A.London B.Glasgow C.Cardiff D.Belfast3.Which invasion laid the foundation for Englis

2、h nation to be formed? B A.Romans B. Anglo-Saxons C. Danes D. Normans4. General election in the UK is held every_C_ years. A.2 B.3 C. 5. D.65.Who wrote Pygmalion皮格馬利翁（even better known today in its form as the musical My Fair Lady) A A. George Bernard Shaw B. Christopher Marlowe C. William Shakespea

3、re6.Boston is situated in Boston Bay, _B_. A. Maine B. Massachusetts C. Connecticut7.The _B_ were the original inhabitants in America. A. blacks B. Indians C. Puerto Ricans8.The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _D_. A. Maryland B. South Carolina C. Delaware D. Colorado9.

4、The First Continental Congress was held in _A_ in September, 1774. A. Philadelphia B. Boston C. New YorkThe American War of Independence started in _B_ and ended in _. A. 1776, 1784 B. 1775, 1783 C. 1706, 171410. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 to revise _A_. A. The Articles of the Co

5、nfederation B. Bill of Rights C. Civil Rights11.The first ten amendments, known as _A_, were added to the Constitution in 1791. A. the Bill of Rights B. the Articles C. Civil Rights12.The pamphlet “Common Sense” was written by _B_. A. Thomas Edison B. Thomas Paine C. Thomas Jefferson13.The greatest

6、contribution made by President Thomas Jefferson was his _C_. A. abolishing the Sedition Act B. reducing taxes C. purchasing Louisiana from France14.The Second Anti-English War broke out in _A_ and ended in _. The U.S. won the war. A. 1812, 1814 B. 1813, 1815 C. 1814, 181615.American Judicial Branch

7、is headed by _A_. A. the Supreme Court B. Congress C. President16. Who promised a "new deal" to get America out of depression. B A. Theodore B. Franklin D. Roosevelt C. Woodrow Wilson D. Herbert Hoover17. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young black clergyman, became a national leader of the _B_

8、 Movement. A. Boycott B. Civil Rights C. Segregation（種族隔離） D. Integration（綜合）18. Of all the symbols, _D_ , which are considered to represent fertility and new life: are those most frequently associated with Easter. A. the pumpkin and the turkey B. the lamb and the beef C. the spring peas and the pot

9、atoes D. the egg and the rabbit19. William, Duke of Normandy, fought King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings in _B_. A.1086B. 1066 C.1035D.138120.The law, which joined England and Scotland in 1707, was _B_. A. the Act of Supremacy B.the Act of Union C.the Reform. ActD.the Magna CartaB卷1. Wh

10、ich of the following is the land area of Britain B A. 9,600,000sq km B. 242,000 sq km C. 9,529,063 sq km D. 9,976,000 sq km5. Which of the following is not the capital city? B A.London B.Glasgow C.Cardiff D.Belfast3.Which invasion laid the foundation for English nation to be formed? B A.Romans B. An

11、glo-Saxons C. Danes D. Normans4. General election in the UK is held every_C_ years. A.2 B.3 C. 5. D.65.Who wrote Pygmalion皮格馬利翁（even better known today in its form as the musical My Fair Lady) A A. George Bernard Shaw B. Christopher Marlowe C. William Shakespeare6.Boston is situated in Boston Bay, _

12、B_. A. Maine B. Massachusetts C. Connecticut7.The _B_ were the original inhabitants in America. A. blacks B. Indians C. Puerto Ricans8.The following states are among the first thirteen colonies except _D_. A. Maryland B. South Carolina C. Delaware D. Colorado9.The First Continental Congress was held

13、 in _A_ in September, 1774. A. Philadelphia B. Boston C. New YorkThe American War of Independence started in _B_ and ended in _. A. 1776, 1784 B. 1775, 1783 C. 1706, 171410. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 to revise _A_. A. The Articles of the Confederation B. Bill of Rights C. Civil

14、Rights11.The first ten amendments, known as _A_, were added to the Constitution in 1791. A. the Bill of Rights B. the Articles C. Civil Rights12.The pamphlet “Common Sense” was written by _B_. A. Thomas Edison B. Thomas Paine C. Thomas Jefferson13.The greatest contribution made by President Thomas J

15、efferson was his _C_. A. abolishing the Sedition Act B. reducing taxes C. purchasing Louisiana from France14.The Second Anti-English War broke out in _A_ and ended in _. The U.S. won the war. A. 1812, 1814 B. 1813, 1815 C. 1814, 181615.American Judicial Branch is headed by _A_. A. the Supreme Court

16、B. Congress C. President16.The political system of the US is based on the following except _B_. A. federalism B. the constitutional monarchy C. the separation of powers D. respect for the constitution E. the rule of law17. If the president wants to put a treaty into effect, he has to get the approva

17、l by two thirds of the _A_. A. Senate B. Cabinet C. Congress18. The first known settlers of Britain were _B_. A. the Jutes B. the Celts C. the Saxons D. the Iberians19. The United States went to war with _A_ in 1812, the last war fought between these two countries. A. Britain B. France C. Spain D. M

18、exico20. In 1932, in the depth of the depression, the American people chose _ as their next president who promised a "new deal" to get America out of depression. BA. Theodore B. Franklin D. Roosevelt C. Woodrow Wilson D. Herbert HooverII. Explain the following items. (5%x6=30%) 1. The Tudo

19、rs The Tudors were a Welsh-English family that ruled England and Wales from 1485 to 1603 - one of the most exciting periods of British history. They ruled for 118 years.Henry VII 1485 - 1509Henry VIII 1509 - 1547Edward VI 1547 - 1553Jane Grey 1553 - 1553Mary I 1553 - 1558Elizabeth I 1558 - 1603 Tudo

20、r England had two of the strongest monarchs ever to sit on the English throne: Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth I. 2. War of RosesIn the late 1400's the House of  York fought the House of  Lancaster for the English crown. Because Lancaster's heraldic badge was a red rose and Y

21、ork's was a white rose, the long conflict came to be known as the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 85). The wars started when the nobles of York rose against Henry VI of Lancaster who was a feeble ruler. Henry Tudor married into the House of York. This personal union ended the conflict, and a new famou

22、s dynasty, the Tudors, emerged. 3.First FootingIt's a tradition in Scotland that if a tall, dark man is the first person to set foot in your house on New Years Day, you will have luck for the entire year. As a result, a tall, dark man, named the first footer, is welcomed and given food and drink

23、 as he travels from house to house. In return, he gives a piece of coal to each house hold as a sign of good luck for the coming year.4. New EnglandNew England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and the state of New York, consisting of

24、 the modern U.S. states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut5. Boston Tea PartyThe Boston Tea Party was an action by colonists in Boston, a town in the British colony of Massachusetts, against the British government. On December 16, 1773, after officials in

25、Boston refused to return three shiploads of taxed tea to Britain, a group of colonists boarded the ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor. The incident remains an iconic event of American history, and reference is often made to it in other political protests.6. American congre

26、ssIt is known as the legislative branch, the law-making body. It is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is composed of 100 senators. The senatorial term is 6 years. The House of Representatives is composed of 435 Congressmen( Representatives), the office

27、 term is 2 years.B卷1. Hadrians WallIT was a Roman frontier built in the years AD 122-30 by order of the Emperor Hadrian . It is also One of the greatest monuments to the power and limitations of the Roman Empire in Britain.3. Victorian era The Victorian era of the United Kingdom was the period of Qu

28、een Victoria's reign from 1837 until her death in 1901. The reign was a long period of prosperity for the British people, as profits gained from the overseas British Empire, as well as from industrial improvements at home, allowed an educated middle class to develop. The era was preceded by the

29、Georgian period and succeeded by the Edwardian period.4. Robert Burns He was a poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide.5. first thirteen colonies The original thirteen colonies were Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachuset

30、ts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia. 6. American Industrial RevolutionIndustrial Revolution' generally refers to the first Industrial Revolution which took place in Europe, especially in England, during the late years o

31、f 18th century. But, there was a second Industrial Revolution which took place in America and Germany. Though the Industrial Revolution came to America a bit late, its importance in the economic development of the country is enormous. The Industrial Revolution brought about some spectacular changes.

32、 There was transition from hand-made products to machine-made products. Home-based productions were transformed in to Factory Productions. The innovations of the first Industrial Revolution like water-power/steam-power driven spinning machines and weaving machines helped America attain huge industri

33、al growth. But the second Industrial Revolution was the one which brought revolutionary changes in economy of America. It gave birth to a much more urbanized modern American Society備注1.Guy Fawk's Day 2. The Bill of Rights 3.The Renaissance in British literature4.traditional English breakfast 5.T

34、he Smithsonian Institution 6.The Mexican WarIII. Answer the following questions.（10%x4=40%）1.Why are the Victorians so famous?During this period Britain managed to build a huge empire. It was also a time of tremendous change in the lives of British people. In 1837 most people lived in villages and w

35、orked on the land; by 1901, most lived in towns and worked in offices, shops and factories. During Queen Victoria's reign:  Britain became the most powerful and richest country in the world, with the largest empire that had ever existed, ruling a quarter of the world's population.Towns

36、and cities got piped water, gas and, by the end of the century, electricity2. What are the functions of Monarch in the UK1) appoint and dismiss cabinet and other ministers on the prime Ministers advice2) be sent copies of Cabinet papers and has a brief meeting with Prime Minister to discuss current

37、issues 3) one of the components of the parliament4) All laws are enacted in the Monarch's name5) The monarch is the head or commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces(the British Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force) : the Privy Council 6) the Supreme Governor the Church of England 7) the so

38、urce of all honors and dignities8) Outward duties of State9) Maintain a good relation with every Prime Minister3. What are six megalopolis in the US1)Portland(Maine), Boston(Massachusetts), New York City(New York), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania),Baltimore(Maryland), Washington,D.C.2)Santa Barbara, Los

39、Angeles, Mexican Border3)Houston, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth4) Chicago5)Detroit6)Buffalo(New York),Cleveland (Ohio),Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania)4. What is the contribution of Industrial Revolution to American economy? Though the Industrial Revolution came to America a bit late, its importance in th

40、e economic development of the country is enormous. The Industrial Revolution brought about some spectacular changes. There was transition from hand-made products to machine-made products. Home-based productions were transformed in to Factory Productions. The innovations of the first Industrial Revol

41、ution like water-power/steam-power driven spinning machines(水力紡紗機(jī)） and weaving machines（織布機(jī)） helped America attain huge industrial growth. But the second Industrial Revolution was the one which brought revolutionary changes in economy of America. It gave birth to a much more urbanized modern America

42、n Society. 1.Why was Henry VIII so famous? Henry VIII was a significant figure in the history of the English monarchy. In the great part of his reign he brutally suppressed the influence of the Protestant Reformation in England. He is more popularly known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. Henry's struggles with Rome ultimately led to the separation of the Church of England from papal