1、- 1 - （共 4 页）班级姓名学号第一套：. 1. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland. F2. Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known: in the world for its endless political problems. T3. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with lite
2、racy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the
3、 north of Ireland, because they wanted to increase its control over Ireland. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. F8. Britain, like Israel, has a written constitution of the sort which most countries h
4、ave. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties. One is the Democratic Party and the other is the Republican Party. T10. The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. T11. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F12. Americans have to join a political par
5、ty in order to vote or to be a candidate for public office.F13. The Servicemens Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, gave veterans priority in finding better jobs. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order dominated by the United States. T15. Most people in Scotland spe
6、ak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic” F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition ofits continuing importance in world politics. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that of Re
7、public of Ireland and that of Great Britain. F19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F- 2 -20. Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. F. 21. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? AA. The Anglo-Saxons. B. T
8、he Normans.C. The Vikings. D. The Romans.22. Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? D A. The growth of capitalism. B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation. D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. 23. Which countr
9、ies are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? CA. France, China, Germany, Russia 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.24. What did the US mean b
10、y Containment? AA. It would use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking out of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD.
11、It intended to shift the balance of terror 25. Nowadays the British foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in CA. the Commonwealth B. the European Economic CommunityC. the United Nations, the EU, NATO, etc D. a European federal government26. Which of the following sports was NOT inven
12、ted in Britain? CA. Football. B. Tennis. C. Basketball. D. Cricket.27. After the WWII, the United States became a stronger country, proved by the following facts except A.A. the US suffered no losses in the war.B. the US was the sole possessor of atomic bombs.C. the US had over 70% of the gold reser
13、ve of the world in its coffers.D. the US had over 50% of industrial production of the world in its hand.28. Lord Baltimores feudal plan failed NOT because D. - 3 -A. there were more Protestant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible. C. there was plenty
14、 of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.29. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Welsh people B. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish people D. the English people30. Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federa
15、l taxes? BA. the executive B. the legislative C. the judicial D. the president31. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? cA. There are no legal restraints upon Parliament.B. Strictly speaking, the Queen is part of the Parliament.C. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Consti
16、tution.D. Parliament has the supreme power of passing laws.32. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in C. A. 1035 B. 1042 C. 1066 D. 1606 33. Which of the following can not be found in London? AA. teahouses B. art galleries C. museums D. theatres34. “No taxation without representation” wa
17、s the rallying cry of D. A. the settlers of Virginia B. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution35. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? BA. in the Highlands B. in the Lowlands C. in the Uplands D. in
18、 the west of Scotland36. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeares time? AA. attending the Grand National B. having a drink at a pubC. working the land D. playing football37. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queens role? AA. The Queen selects the Prime Ministe
19、r and the Cabinet.B. The Queen symbolizes the tradition and unity of the British state.C. The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D. The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.38. Colored eggs and bunny are traditional symbols of A A. Easter B. Christmas - 4 -C. Valentine D
20、. New Years Day 39. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of Cambridge B. the University of OxfordC. the University of Edinburgh D. the University of Buckingham40. Where is the international tennis championship held? BA. Wembley B. WimbledonC. London
21、D. Edinburgh. 41. The Functions of Parliament42. Puritanism 43. Grammar School 44. The declaration of Independence 45. The strategy of Preemption. Answer one of the following two questions. （本大题任选一题，20 分）46. What are the purposes of the British education system? Please comment on these purposes.47.
22、What are the foundations of Britains foreign policy? 第二套：. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共 20小题，每小题 1分，共 20分）1. The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.F2. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain some
23、times. t3. By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe. T4. Sputniks are man-made satellites made by the Soviet Union. T5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6.Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monar
24、chy. T7. When George W. Bush became president, his foreign strategy has two prominent elements: isolationism and faith in military strength. 8. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism and interventionism since WWII. F9. Today, the United States has two major political parties.
25、 One is the Democratic Party and the other is the Republican Party. 10. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F11. The origin of Bowling lies in the victory celebration ceremony by the ancient warriors. t12. Americans have to join a political party in order to vote or to be a candida
26、te for public office. F13. The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his - 5 -authority from his subjects. F14. The British host a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T15. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “G
27、aelic”. F16. British universities are public bodies which receive funds from central government. T17. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unified nation as it is today. F18. One of the things that decide whether an applicant can be accepted by a college is his/her scores
28、 on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. t19. It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. F20. Wales is rich in coal deposits. T. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question. （本大题共 20小题，每小题 1分，共 20分）21. Which of the following was NOT one of the thr
29、ee forces that led to the modern development of Europe? DA. The growth of capitalism. B. The Renaissance.C. The Religious Reformation.D. The Spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. 22. The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by D.A. teachers B. students C. headmast
30、er D. boards of education23. Which of the following is not involved in making the British foreign policy? AA. The Queen of BritainB. The Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeC. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet.D. The Ministry of Defense and the Treasury.24. What did the US mean by containment? AA. It wo
31、uld use whatever means to prevent the Soviet Union from breaking out of its sphere of influence.B. It wanted to reverse the situation in which the Soviet Union reached parity with the US in nuclear forceC. It planned to drag the Soviet Union into another round of arms raceD. It intended to shift the
32、 balance of terror 25. In the United States school systems, which of the following - 6 -divisions is true? CA. Elementary school, grammar school.B. Elementary school, junior high school.C. Elementary school, secondary school.D. Junior high school, senior high school.26. Which of the following is NOT
33、 true of London? DA. the cultural center B. the business center C. The financial center D. the sports center27. Which of the following was not an activity in Shakespeares time? A A. attending the Grand National B. having a drink at a pubC. working the land D. playing football28. Which of the followi
34、ng states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention? BA. Virginia B. Rhode Island C. New York D. Maryland29. The following were the main Reformation leaders except B. A. Martin Luther. B. Martin Luther King.C. John Calvin. D. The English King Henry .30. Which of the following is truly
35、a sport of the royal family? DA. cricket B. skiing C. golfing D. horse racing31. In Britain, _ formally appoints important government ministers, judges, etc. bA. the Queen B. the Prime Minister C. the Lord President of the Council D. the Speaker of the House of Commons 32. Colored eggs and bunny are
36、 traditional symbols of A. A. Easter B. Christmas C. Valentine D. New Years Day 33. Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? DA. the University of Cambridge B. the University of OxfordC. the University of Edinburgh D. the University of Buckingham34. In Britain, children fr
37、om the age of 5 to 16 B. 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.35. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? AA. It
38、 offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.- 7 -B. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C. It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D. It has no written form of Constitution.36. Lord Baltimores feudal plan failed because D. A. there were more Pro
39、testant than Catholics in Maryland.B. the wilderness of the continent made the plan impossible. C. there was plenty of land while labor was scarce.D. the English king did not like the plan.37. In order to go to university in the US, secondary school students must meet the following requirements exce
40、pt that D. A. they have high school records and recommendations from their teachersB. they make good impressions during the interviewsC. they get good scores in the Scholastic Aptitude TestsD. they pass the college entrance examinations38. Of which people is Robert Burns a national poet? CA. the Wel
41、sh people B. the Irish peopleC. the Scottish people D. the English people39. Why did the government decide to replace the power-sharing policy with “direct rule” from London? DA. the power-sharing policy was not accepted by the majority of Protestants.B. the Northern Irish Parliament could not gover
42、n the power effectively.C. the power-sharing policy couldnt be carried out.D. all the above40. Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities? AA. Comprehensive schools B. Secondary schoolsC. Independent schools D. Grammar schools .Tell what you kno
43、w about the following in your own words. （本大题共5小题，每小题 8分，共 40分）41. Comprehensive schools 42. The Bill of Rights43. The making of Britains foreign policy44. The functions of Parliament45. The strategy of Preemption. Answer one of the following questions. （本大题任选一题，20 分）46. In what way did Puritanism i
44、nfluence American culture?- 8 -47. How do you understand that Britain has a “special relationship” with the US?第三套：. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). （本大题共 20小题，每小题 1分，共 20分）1. Britain is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.T2. The first Eng
45、lish permanent settlement was founded in California. F3. Great Britain includes 3 constituent countries: England, Scotland and Wales. F4. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic” F5. Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland. F6. The purpose of British education is not
46、only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. T7. Sinn Fein is not a legal political party in Northern Ireland. F8. Christmas Pantomime is one of the three Christmas traditions that are particularly British. T9. Today, the United States has two maj
47、or political parties. One is the Democratic Party, formed before 1800. The other is the Republican Party, formed in the 1850s, by people in the states of the North and West. T10. The game of golf was invented by the Scottish. T11. When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unif
48、ied nation as it is today. F12. Grammar schools selects children at the age of 11 and provide them with a general education. F13. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism and interventionism since WWII. F14. Pax Americana indicates American policy to create a world order domina
49、ted by the United States. T15.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials. F16. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contribution in setting up the United Nations. F17. Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday. F18. American foreign policy has been swinging between isolationism and - 9 -interventionism
