美国文化试题基础题.docx

1、美国文化试题基础题Culture Knowledge Contest（American Culture）August 31, 2014Part I Single-Choice QuestionsDirections: 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 that you thin

2、k best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. The strong American belief in individualism can be divided into idealism and _. A realism B protestantismC materialism D volunteerism3. “Priesthood of all believers” means _. A every priest must be a devoted believerB every believer should c

3、onfess to God through the priestC every believer is his or her own priestD every priest should be responsible for the believers 4. Which of the following statements about American education is TRUE? A The majority of the private schools are associated with particular churches. B Religious schools th

4、at serve middle-class students receive money from the national government.C After twelve years of school, American students receive a bachelors degree diploma at graduation.D American schools attach the greatest importance to developing students academic skills.5. Which of the following statements a

5、bout American Frontier is TRUE? A The frontier experience began in about 1890 and is still continuing in the American West today.B There are two types of heroic rugged individualists: man against wilderness and man against man.C The settling of the frontier did little to affect the lives of the Amer

6、ican Indians.D The can-do spirit came from the willingness of the pioneers to work together on a cooperative project for the good of all. 6. Most American people strongly believe in individual freedom, and therefore they do NOT like _.A being self-reliant B making a lot of moneyC a big government D

7、religious freedom7. The American saying “Say what you mean and mean what you say” reflects that American people value _.A competition B optimismC performances D assertiveness 8. American culture is also a culture of its own and above everything else _ is most important.A diversity B individualityC n

8、ationality D unity9. One of the most important values associated with American Protestantism is the value of _.A self-improvement B equality of opportunityC optimism D rugged individualism11. The strong American belief in individualism has strengthened Americans _ and hard work.A inventiveness B pro

9、mptness C frankness D assertiveness12. In the U.S., the president can _ a bill from Congress, but the bill can still become law if at least _ of the members in each house vote for it when it is voted on again.A void, 1/3 B void, 2/3 C veto, 1/3 D veto, 2/313. Scholars who see the United States as a

10、“salad bowl” emphasize _.A the great extent of racial and ethnic assimilationB the distinct differences between racial and ethnic groupsC the rapid growth of populationD the great diversity in religious beliefs 14. In American society, the “boomerang kids” refers to _.A the children living with the

11、single parent B the children born in 1950sC the children returning home after graduation from collegeD the children living separately from their parents16. The presidential election in the United States is held every _ years. A 2 B 4 C 6 D 817. _ was Americans first president. A George Washington B

12、Thomas Jefferson C James Madison D Andrew Jackson18. The Cold War was the continuing state of conflict, tension and competition that existed after World War II. On the one side were the _ and its satellites, and on the other were the powers of the Western world under the leadership of the United Sta

13、tes.A Germany B Cuba C the Soviet Union D Britain 19. Child education in the United States is compulsory. The ages for compulsory education vary by state beginning at ages _ and ending at the ages of fourteen to eighteen.A four to five B five to six C six to eight D five to eight20. According to the

14、 US Constitution, Congresss essential function is to _.A declare laws B pass laws C make laws D execute laws21. The Senate is the upper chamber of Congress. It consists of 100 members, with _ senators elected from each state, regardless of the size of the states population. A one B two C three D fou

15、r22. The history of the English language is divided into three periods. The period from 1150 to 1500 is known as the _.A Old English period B Anglo-Saxon period C Middle English period D Modern English period23. The first permanent English settlement in North America was _.A Philadelphia B Plymouth

16、C Jamestown D Boston24. _ is the symbol of the American Democratic Party.A The donkey B The bullC The bald eagle D The elephant25. Who is the only American president to have served more than two terms?A Bill Clinton B George Washington C Franklin D. Roosevelt D Abraham Lincoln27. _ are the two major

17、 political parties in the United States.A The Labor Party and the Independence Party B The Independence Party and the Republican Party C The Republican Party and the Labor PartyD The Democratic Party and the Republican Party28. The upper chamber of the American Congress is called _.A the House of Co

18、mmons B the Parliament C the House of Representatives D the Senate31. _ a popular tourist destination in Hollywood. It comprises more than 2,500 five-pointed stars which bear the names of a mix of actors, musicians, directors, producers, musical and theatrical groups, fictional characters, and other

19、s. A Hollywood Walk of Fame B Hollywood Boulevard C Universal Studios D Disneyland32. “A man is not made for defeat A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” From which novel is this passage taken? A In Our Time B A Farewell to Arms C The Old Man and the Sea D For Whom the Bell Tolls 33. The nationa

20、l anthem of the United States is _.A The Battle Hymn of the Republic B God Save the QueenC The Star-Spangled Banner D American Soldier34. _ was a singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, businessman, and philanthropist. He was called the King of Pop. He popularized a number of complicated dance techniques

21、, such as the robot and the moonwalk.A Michael Joseph Jackson B Bob Dylan C Beetles D Elvis Presley 35. _ is a street in Manhattan, New York. There are a lot of theatres at both sides of the street and it has become a synonym of musicals. A the 5th Avenue B Avenue de New-York C Park Avenue. D Broadw

22、ay 36. _ is often regarded as the greatest American woman poet and she wrote over 1,700 short lyric poems in her life time.A Anne Bradstreet B Robert Frost C Emily Bronte D Emily Dickinson 40. _ is an American syndicated talk show that aired nationally for 25 seasons from 1986 to 2011 and remains th

23、e highest-rated talk show in American television history. A Daily Show B Oprah Winfrey Show C Talent Show D Ellen Show41. In America, _ are given to recognize outstanding work in the television industry. A Grammy Awards B Tony Awards C Academy Awards D Emmy Awards42. _, located in New York City, is

24、the largest art museum in the United States and one of the ten largest in the world. A The Metropolitan Museum of Art B National Museum of American Art C Hirshhorn Museum D National Museum of Air and Space 45. _ is a film about a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand mostly

25、Polish-Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. A The Pianist B Schindlers List C Sophies Choice D Pearl Harbor46. When is Halloween celebrated every year?A On October 31 B On February 14C On May 30 D On November 1147. American Independence Day falls on _. A May 30 B

26、October 31 C March 20 D July 448. Thanksgiving Day is originated in _. A England B America C Scotland D Canada49. April Fools Day began in _.A America B Germany C France D Italy50. When first introduced to someone, one should address and be addressed as Miss, Ms., Mrs. or Mr. followed by the _.A fir

27、st name B surnameC nick name D middle name51. Among the five Great Lakes, only _ is wholly within the United States.A Erie B Superior C Michigan D Huron 52. If you are invited to a business lunch, ask _ what he or she recommends before placing your order, so that you will have an idea as to an appro

28、priate price range for your meal. A the restaurant owner B the waiter C the chef D the host53. How many dimes is a US dollar?A 10 B 5 C 25 D 454. How many cents is a US quarter?A 10 B 5 C 25 D 455. Marriage in America is considered _. A more important to the parents B a pure religious affair C rathe

29、r burdensome D a pure individual matter56. When was Coca-Cola first created?A In 1765 B In 1885 C In 1925 D In 1995 57. The KFC (chain restaurants from the United States) is the abbreviation of which of the following?A Kentucky Fried Cake B Kentucky Fried ChickenC Kentucky Frying Cake D Kentucky Frying