英语国家概况练习题doc.docx

1、英语国家概况练习题docUKTrue or False1. The United Kingdom is located in northern Europe.2. The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.3. England is one of the two large islands in the British Isles.4. The British Isles are made up of three large islands and h

2、undreds of small ones. 5. Wales lies on the east coast of the island of Great Britain.6. The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries that all used to be colonies of Britain. 7. In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakes provide some of the most

3、beautiful scenery in Europe.8. The longest river in Britain is the Thames.9. The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England.10. Britains climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current that sweeps up from the equator and flows past the British Isles. FFFFFFTFFT1.

4、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 ones2. Which of the following is NOT a political division on the island of Gr

5、eat Britain? A. England. B. Scotland. C. Northern Ireland. D. Wales.3. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the _ and the North Sea in the east. A. east B. south C. west D. north4. The Republic of Ireland was totally independent in the year _. A. 1920 B. 1945 C. 191

6、8 D. 19495. The highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, lies in _. A. the Highlands B. the Southern Uplands C. the Central Lowlands D. the Lake District6. The British Empire was replaced by the British Commonwealth or the Commonwealth of Nations in _. A. 1921 B. 1931 C. 1945 D. 19507. The mountain s

7、ystem the Pennines is often called the backbone of _. A. England B. Scotland C. Great Britain D. Ireland 8. The regional capital of Northern Ireland is _. A. Glasgow B. Edinburgh C. Cardiff D. Belfast CCBDABADB1. The English, the Scots, and the Welsh are Anglo-Saxons, but the Irish are Celts.2. Lond

8、on and England as a whole have great influence over the rest of the United Kingdom because of their large population.3. People of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi origin are the largest group of immigrants in Britain.4. Compared to the rest of the world, the UK has a smaller percentage of older pe

9、ople and a higher percentage of younger people.5. The Welsh language is the official language in Wales.6. Scottish Gaelic is the official language in Scotland.7. The English language is the predominant language in Northern Ireland.8. English people all strive to free themselves of regional or local

10、accents in order to sound like educated English-speaking people.9. Social class in the UK lays more emphasis on money and property.10. Britishness is associated with political, historical, technological, sporting, and cultural achievements in Britain.FTTFTFTFFT1. The English people and the English l

11、anguage were born from the union of _. A. the Angles and the Saxons B. Romans and the Norman French C. Danes or Vikings and the Norman French D. Norman conquerors and the defeated Anglo-Saxons2. The first known settlers of Britain were _. A. the Iberians B. the Beaker Folk C. the Celts D. the Romans

12、3. About 80,000 Scots speak Gaelic which is an ancient _. A. Scottish language B. English language C. Irish language D. Celtic language4. About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War II. They are mainly from the West Indies, India and _. A. Indonesia B. Singapore C. Hong Kong

13、D. Pakistan5. In Britain _ of the population is urban and _ is rural. A. 90% ; 10% B. 80% ; 20% C. 70% ; 30% D. 60% ; 40%6. The ancestors of the Welsh were the ancient _. A. Celts B. Romans C. Normans D. Britons7. The average population density in Britain is _ people per square kilometer. A. 250 B.

14、370 C. 800 D. 5008. During the 5th century when the Roman Empire fell, the Germanic _ invaded and conquered Britain. A. Angles and Celts B. Angles and Picts C. Angles and Brythons D. Angles and Saxons9. The upper class in Britain consists of the following except _. A. peerage B. gentry C. landowners

15、 D. professionals10. “Britishness” can be reflected in the following except _.A. Union Jack B. conservativenessC. the Beatles D. Thanksgiving DayDADDAAADDD1. The first Roman invasion took place in 43 AD, headed by the Emperor Julius Caesar. 2. The name “England” derived from the Angles, one of the G

16、ermanic tribes who came to England in the 5th and 6th centuries. 3. The Magna Carta defined the Kings feudal rights, preventing him from arbitrarily collecting revenue. 4. The Black Death once ravaged England, carrying off three fourths of the population.5. During Edward IIIs reign, the war with Fra

17、nce known as the Hundred Years War began.6. The Wars of the Roses were in the main a great contest for Crown between the rival houses of York and Lancaster.7. Queen Mary was a follower of the Church of England and she was determined to make England once again a Protestant country8. James son, Charle

18、s I, who succeeded him in 1625, also thought that his right to rule was God-given. 9. The establishment of the British East India Company in 1600 was a case of economic penetration. FTTFTTFTT1. In 1066 Harold and his troops fought against Williams army on Senlac field near _. A. London B. Normandy C

19、. Standford D. Hastings2. The Plantagenet Dynasty was founded by _. A. Henry B. Henry II C. King Joseph D. Count of Anjor3. English Reformation was carried out by _ to change the religion in England from Catholicism to Protestantism. A. Edward VI B. Henry VIII C. Mary I D. Elizabeth I4. King John wa

20、s forced by the barons to sign the _ which restricted the Kings power. A. Bill of Rights B. Petition of Right C. Provisions of Oxford D. Great Charter 5. Simon de Montforts reform is considered to be the beginning of English _. A. parliament B. cabinet C. constitution D. liberty 6. From 1649 to 1658

21、 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 7. William of Orange started Constitutional Monarchy by accepting _ in 1689. A. Bill of Rights B. Petition of Right C. Provisions of

22、 Oxford D. Great Charter 8. The 1851 London Great Exposition was held in the Crystal Palace which was designed by Queen _s husband Albert. A. Mary B. Elizabeth I C. Victoria D. Anne9. The British Prime Minister who led the British to defeat Nazi Germany is _. A. Churchill B. Chamberlain C. MacDonald

23、 D. MacmillanDBBDA AACA1. Although the monarch does not have any real power, he (or she) does have great influence.2. Britain does not have a written constitution.3. Each Member of Parliament represents a constituency, and holds his seat during the life of a Parliament.4. The House of Lords is the s

24、econd chamber where changes in law can be made.5. The party which wins the second largest number of seats in the House of Lords becomes the official Opposition.6. Ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.7. The two major parties in Britain today are the Conser

25、vative Party and the Liberal Democratic Party.8. Ministers in Britain cannot be elected Members of Parliament at the same time.TTTFFTFF1. The British constitution is made up of the following EXCEPT _. A. Commonwealth law B. statute law C. common law D. ancient documents2. The House of Commons is ele

26、cted by universal suffrage and has about _ Members of Parliament. A. 650 B. 660 C. 670 D. 6803. British Conservative Party was formerly called _ Party in the 18th century. A. Whig B. Tory C. Liberal D. Nationalist4. The United Kingdom is governed in the name of _, by _. A. the King; the Prime Minist

27、er B. the Queen; the Prime Minister C. the Prime Minister; His or Her Majestys Government D. the Sovereign; His or Her Majestys Government5. _ is the “supreme governor” of the Church of England. A. The monarch B. The Archbishop of York C. The Archbishop of Canterbury D. The Roman Pope6. In Britain t

28、he citizens aged _ or over have the right to vote. A. 16 B. 18 C. 21 D. 307. By tradition, the leader of the majority party is appointed _ by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom. A. Prime Minister B. Member of Parliament C. Lord of Appeal D. Speaker of the House8. The Liberal Democratic Party is the

29、 combination of the Social Democratic Party and _. A. the Conservative Party B. the Labour Party C. the Liberal Party D. the Green Party9. Parliament has the following functions EXCEPT _. A. making law B. authorizing taxation and public expenditure C. declaring war D. examining the actions of the go

30、vernment AABDA BACC1. Although Britain is a unitary state, it does not have a single legal system.2. A Magistrates Court sits with a jury.3. In Scotland, all appeals are heard by three or more judges of the High Court of Justiciary.4. Officers in Great Brain do not normally carry firearms. 5. Londons Metropolitan Police Force is directly under the control of the Lord Chancellor.6. The main courts of civil jurisdiction in Englan