第一篇：英语国家概况课后题总结和答案
Chapter 1 land and people
1.what are the differences between Britain and the British Isles, Great Britain,England,the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth?
The British Isles,Greant Britina and England are geographical names, no the official names of the country,while the official name is the United Kingdom,but the full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.The British Commonwealth is a free association of independent countries that were once colonies of Britian.2.Describe the geographical position of Britian?
Britain is an island country.It lies in the north Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe.It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English channel in the south and the North Sea in the east.3.Whereabouts in Great Britain are mostly highland and lowland?
The north and west of Britain are mainly highland, while the south and south-east are mostly lowlands.4.Does Britain have a favourable climate? why?
Yes,it has a favourable climate, because it has a maritime type of climate---winters are mild,not too cold and summers are cool, not too hot.It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year.It has a small range of temperature,too.5.what are the factors which influence the climate in Britain? Which part of Britain has the most rainfall and which part is the driest? The factors which influence the climate in Britain are the following three:1)The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences;2)the prevailing south-west winds bring warm and wet air in winter and keep the temperatures moderate;3)the North Atlantic Drift,a warm current,passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.The northwestern part has the most rainfall,while the south-eastern corner is the driest.6.Describe the distribution of Britain’s population.Britain has a population of 57 million.It is densely populated, with an average of 237people per square kilometre.It is also very unevenly distributed , with 90%of the population in urban areas,10% in rural areas.Geographically, most British people live in England.Of the total of 57 million people, 47 million live in England, 14 million live in London and Southeastern England.7.What are the three natural zones in Scotland?
The three natural zones in Scotland are : the Highlands in the north, the central Lowlands ,and the southern Uplands.8.What is the difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots, Welsh and Irish?
The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons,while the Scots,Welsh and rish are Celts.9.What are the differences in character and speech between southern England and northern England? How do the Welsh keep their language and culture alive? The Welsh are emotional and cheerful people.The Scots are hospitable ,generous and friendly.Irish are known for their charm and vivacity as well as for the beauty of their Irish girls.Throughout the year they have festivals of song and dance and poetry called Eisteddfodau.On these occasions competitions are held in Welsh poetry,music,singing and art and in this way they keep the Welsh language and Welsh culture alive.10.What is the main problem in Northern Ireland?
Hundreds of years ago Scots and English Protestants were sent to live in Northern Ireland.Since then there has been bitter fighting between the Protestants and the Roman Catholics.The former are the dominant group,while the latter are seeking more social,plitical and economic apportunities.The british Government and the government of Ireland are now working together to bring peace to Northern Ireland.
第二篇：英语国家概况上下册答案
英概：
UK：U1（I）5 不确定（II）3 不确定
U2,3,5,6,7，8没问题
U4（I）8 不确定 U9（I）10，（II）1 有问题
U10（Ｉ）５ 不确定
１０.题改为Ｆ USA：Ｕ５,７,８，１３
Ｕ３（ＩＩ）６.选Ｃ
Ｕ４（Ｉ）８ 有问题
Ｕ６（Ｉ）６ 不确定
Ｕ９（Ｉ）６,７不确定
Ｕ１０（Ｉ）第８题 改为F 但还不确定
Ｕ１１（Ｉ）３,１０,１２ 不确定
Ｕ１２（ＩＩ）８题选B
Ｕ１４（Ｉ）第三题改为Ｆ
Ｕ１５（ＩＩ）１０选Ｂ
Ｕ１６（Ｉ）１０题改为F； 14题改为F（ＩＩ）第9题选C
第三篇：英美国家文化概况课后选择题答案
UNIT3
1.Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution? The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants.2.Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe?
The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.3.The following were the main Reformation leaders except
Martin Luther King
4.The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except
salvation through the church.5.Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism?
separation of state and church.6.Lord Baltimore's feudal plan failed because
the English king did not like the plan.7.The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except
William Penn.8.The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly fromJohn Locke.9.Which of the following was NOT a denomination of Protestantism?
Catholics.10.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of “
the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution.UNIT4
1.Which of the following statements was NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over,the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.2.According to the author, the Articles of Confederation failed because of the following reasons.Which is not true?
Some new states wanted to be free from the Union.3.Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention?Rhode Island.4.Which of the following statements was NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.5.Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes?The legislative.6.Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?
The president can make laws.7.The Bill of Rights consists ofamendments added to the Constitution in 1791.8.Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
The freedom of searching a person's home by police.9.The following were NOT written into the Constitution in 1787 except
the powers of the president.10.The New Deal was started by
Franklin Roosevelt.UNIT 5
1.The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, in the state ofRhode Island.2.The “American system” of mass production was first used in United States.firearms industry
3.The United States had the first standard paper currency in 1863.4.In which year was the United States rated NO.1 in terms of production capacity in the world? 1945
5.Which of the following is NOT considered as part of the service industry?
Steelmaking
6.The United States was rated forth in the world in terms of land area and the size of population.7.The United States produces as much as half of the world‟s
soybeans and corn.8.Which of the following is generally considered as an important institutional factor that contributed to the success of American business and industry?
Laissez-faire
9.Who has extolled the virtues of farmers?
Thomas Jefferson
10.The latest technology that farmers have adopted is
computers
UNIT6
1.Which of the following was NOT a Protestant denomination?
The Catholics
2.Which of the following is unconstitutional in the United States?
Public money is provided to support religious schools.3.Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the three basic religious beliefs?Islamic
4.Which of the following is true?
Liberal Protestants and Jews join non-believers in maintaining that abortion is a basic right for women,5.Which of the following continues to have an all-male clergy?
The Catholic Church
6.Which of the following features is NOT distinctively American?
There has been very much concentration on doctrine or religious argument in the US.7.In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except forfinding a job in society.8.Which of the following statement is NOT correct according to the author?
Protestant Church is an established church by law in the US.UNIT 7
1.Which of the following was a writer of the post-Revolutionary period?
Washington Irving
2.Which of the following is considered an American masterpiece?
Moby Dick
3.Which of the following was written by Henry David Thoreau?
Walden
4.Whitman‟s poetry has the following characteristics except
fragmented haunting images
5.Mark Twain‟s work are characterized by the following except
egotism
6.Three of the following are characteristics of Emily Dickinson‟s poems.Which one is NOT? Her poems are very long and powerful.7.Henry Jameswas mainly interested in writing about American living in Europe.8.Sherwood Andersonis NOT included in the group of naturalists.9.Three of the following authors are Noble Prize winners.Which one is NOT?
F.Scott Fitzgerald.10.John Steinbeckdoes NOT belong to the „Lost Generation‟.11.Light in Augustwas NOT written by Hemingway.12.Which of the following is NOT an African-American author?
Alan Ginsberg
13.The following author were women writers who wrote novels in the 19th and early 20th century with the exception of
Willa Cather
14.The following writers represent new American voices except
T.S.Eliot
15.Among the following Native American writers, whose publications are regarded as sparking the beginning of the Native American Renaissance?
Scott Momaday‟s
UNIT 8
1.Which of the following subjects are NOT offered to elementary school students?Politics and business education.2.The expenditure in American public schools is guided or decided by _______.boards of education
3.In the United States school systems, which of the following divisions is true?
Elementary school, secondary school.4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in American higher education?
Research institutions
5.Three of the following factors have contributed to the flourishing of large universities in America, which is the exception?
Large universities offer scholarships to all students.6.The most important reason for students wanting to get into more desirable institutions becausethey find it easy for them to get jobs after having graduated from one of them
7.In order to go to university, secondary school students must meet the following requirements except that _______.they pass the college entrance examinations
8.Three of the following universities have large endowments from wealthy benefactors.Which is the exception?
The State University of New York
9.Both public and private universities depend on the following sources of income except _______.Investment
10.To get a bachelor's degree, an undergraduate student is required to do the following excepttaking certain subjects such as history, language and philosophy
UNIT 9
1.Black American sang the anthem of the civil rights movement, ______affirming their commitment to fight racial prejudice.We Shall Overcome!
2.The most notorious terrorist group against black civil rights workers in the South was known asKu Klux Klan.3.The reason why many young people were involved in the social movements of the 1960s was that
they resented traditional white male values in US society
4.In addition to such tactics as sit-ins, young students also added ______to educate people about war in Vietnam.Teach-in
5.According to the author, three civil rights groups provided the leadership, the tactics, and the people to fight against Southern segregation.Which is the exception?
The students for a democratic society
6.A historic moment of the civil rights movement was the March on Washington of August 28, 1963 when ______delivered his “I Have a Dream”
Martin Luther King, Jr.7.In January 1965, President Johnson declared “_______” to eliminate poverty “by opening to everyone the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.”
War on poverty
8.Unlike Martin Luther King, _______the chief spokesperson of Black Muslins advocated violence in self defense and black pride.Malcolm X
9.During the early stages of the civil rights movement, the major integration strategy initiated by the Congress of Racial Equality was known as _____to integrate interstate buses and bus station in the South.Freedom rides
10.Due to his firm belief in nonviolent peaceful protest in the spirit of India‟s leader Gandhi, _______was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1964.Martin Luther King,Jr.11.The one group within the counter culture best known for their pursuit of happiness as their only goal in life was called____
the Hippies
12.In the 1960s, feminism was reborn.Many women were dissatisfied with their lives, and in 1963, with the publication of _______by _________, they found a voice.The Feminine Mystique, Betty Friedan
UNIT 10
1.Which of the following statement is NOT true about blacks after the 1960s?
Blacks felt that they could be fully integrated into the mainstream of American life.2.the main factor contributing to the widening income gap between blacks and whites in the 1970s was _____
black had low position and low pay in the workplace hierarchy
3.Which of the following is NOT the reason for the higher arrest rates among minority groups? The aggressive nature of these groups.4.Which of the following does NOT belong to the white-collar crime?
Robbery
5.Which of the following statement is NOT true?
The Northern states did not have racial discrimination.6.Accoding to the text, which of the following is NOT a dysfunction caused by drug abuse? Drug abuse is a major cause of unemployment.7.If white-collar crimes were included in the Crime Index, the profile of a typical criminal in the United States would be the following EXCEPT
living near city centers
8.Which of the following used human beings as guinea pigs to test drugs like LSD?The CIA
UNIT11
1.When did the word stereotype come into use in English?
Early 17th century
2.Which organization in the United States demonstrated strongly against any laws that might restrict gun ownership?
The NRA(national Rifle Association)
3.Which of the following websites are meant to cater to young tastes?
4.Who was the author of the popular play The Melting Pot which was associated with life in America since the late 18th century?
Israel Zangwill
5.What was the major historical event that resulted in the separation of the Protestants from the Roman Catholic Church?
The 16th-century Reformation
6.Which of the following expressions represents the core value of the mainstream society in the USA?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.7.Which of the following was President Franklin D.Roosevelt‟s main concern?
Social justice
8.According to the author, the mosaic metaphor for American image has one fatal flaw.What is it?
American is not open to change.9.The internet has several characteristics that reflect life in the USA today.Which one is NOT? People can freely download MP3 music
10.Which of the following institution is responsible for the making of the Internet?
The US military
11.Free use of the Internet in the US responds to the basic American values, except that _____it doesn‟t help create material wealth.12.Which of the following helps theorize the concept of Fraternity?Karl Marx
第四篇：英语国家概况选择题
Chapter1 1.The two main islands of the British Isles are A.不列颠群岛的两个主要岛屿是
A.Great Britain and Ireland C.Great Britain and Wales
B.Great Britain and Scotland
D.Great Britain and England 2.B is the capital city of Scotland.是苏格兰的首府
A.Belfast
B.Edinburgh C.Aberdeen D.Cardiff 3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, D is the smallest.在英国的四个部分中，是最小的
A.England Ireland B.Scotland
C.Wales
D.Northern 4.English belongs to the C group of Indo-European family of languages.英语属于印欧语系语系
A.Celtic
B.Indo-Iranian C.Germanic D.Roman 5.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of D words to English.基督教传入英国，增加了英语的第一个元素。
A.Danish and Finnish C.French and Italian
B.Dutch and German D.Latin and Greek 6.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the A influence.中间英语的演变因影响而增强 A.Norman
B.Dutch
C.German
D.Danish 7.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of C.塞缪尔约翰逊的字典对建立标准形式有很大影响
A.grammar
B.handwriting C.spelling
D.pronunciation 8.At present, nearly C of the world’s population communicate in English.世界上几乎人都用英语交流。
A.half
B.a quarter
C.one third
D.one fifth Chapter2 9.The D attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.对罗马的进攻在410年结束了罗马在英国的占领
A.Norman
B.Danish
C.Celtic
D.Germanic 10.By the late 7th century, D became the dominant religion in England.到了7世纪晚期，成为英格兰的主流宗教
A.Celtic Christianity
B.Anglo-Saxon Christianity D.Roman Christianity C.Germanic Christianity
11.The C marked the establishment of feudalism in England.标志着英国封建制度的建立
A.Viking invasion
B.signing of the Magna Carta D.Adoption of common law C.Norman Conquest
12.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule ofC.玫瑰战争的结束导致了统治的结束
A.the House of Valois
B.the House of York C.the House of Tudor
D.the House of Lancaster 13.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort to A.宗教改革的直接原因是国王亨利八世的努力
A.divorce his wife
B.break with Rome C.support the Protestants church
D.declare his supreme power over the 14.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between B.英国之间的内战于1642年爆发
A.Protestants and Puritans C.nobles and peasants
B.Royalists and Parliamentarians D.aristocrats and Christians 15.A was passed after the Glorious Revolution.在光荣革命之后颁布
A.Bill of Rights
B.Act of Supremacy
D.Magna Carta C.Provisions of Oxford 16.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the C century.工业革命是在英国在世纪中叶完成的。
A.17th
B.18th
C.19th
D.20th Chapter3 17.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the following branches with the exception of the C.英国政府的特点是，在除了以下的三个分支机构。
A.judiciary
B.legislature C.monarchy D.executive 18.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on D.英国君主制的重要性体现在它对的影响上
A.passing the bills C.political parties
B.advising the government
D.public attitude 19.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to B the House of Commons.作为一个修订，上议院将会作为下议院的
A.rival
B.complement C.criticize D.inspect 20.Aisat the center of the British political system.英国政治体系的中心
A.The Cabinet
B.The House of Lords D.The privy Council
C.The house of Commons
21.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to B.英国秘密委员会的主要职责是
A.make decisions Cabinet B.give advice
C.pass bills D.supervise the 22.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a B system.般来说，英国议会在系统上运行
A.single-party B.two-party
C.three-party D.multi-party 23.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and D.保守党的政策以实用主义和为特征
A.government intervention C.social reform
B.nationalization of enterprises D.a belief in individualism 24.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every C years.在英国，议会大选每隔年举行一次。A.three
B.four
C.five
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第五篇：2014英语国家概况判断题
In the early 20th century, those dominating American life were mostly WASPs.正确
In the US, scientific and economic advance and rising material progress have been accompanied by a decline in religious observance.错误
The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition.错误
In Britain, class and educational differences are reflected in the newspaper people read.正确
The world' s oldest daily newspaper is The Observer.错误 Horse racing is the true royal sport.正确
Under a Constitutional Amendament passed in 1951, a president can be elected to only one term.错误
The state of Hawaii is a big island in the central Pacific Ocean错误.Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.正确
There is more violence in the US than in other industrialized countries.正确
According to the textbook, larger American universities are always better, and more desirable universities are always more expensive错误.Harvard College was originally founded to train government officials.错误
“ We Shall Overcome!” is a very famous song during the 1960s.错误
The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the US now is the blacks, or Afro-Americans.错误
Drug abuse in the US has come to be regarded as one of the most challenging social problems facing the nation.错误
Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the US正确.John F.Kennedy was the first Catholic elected as the US president正确.The theory of poltiics of the American Revolution came from John Locke, a French philosopher in the 17th century.错误
Britain has a written constitution like most countries.错误 Queen Elizabeth II is both the head of the state and the head of government in the UK.错误
Secrecy is an important part of the voting process.正确 The Labour Party is the oldest party in the UK.错误
By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe.正确
The British state actively interferes with the decision of when,where, how and what children are taught.错误
The tradition of having Sunday off derived from the Christian Church.正确
It takes at least four years to get a bachelor' s degree from an institution of higher education in the US.正确
You must have the A-level qualification to enter British university.错误
Britain is no longer an imperial country.正确
Scotland was never conquered by the Romans.正确
A great moment for the civil rights movement was the March on Washington on August, 1963 when President Kennedy gave the famous “ I Have a Dream” speech.错误
It is not very difficult to generalize about the American way of life.错误
The most exciting moment in baseball game is a homerun.正确 Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “ Gaelic”.错误
The British media play an important role in shaping a national culture.正确
To advertise in a British newspaper, the only thing you have to worry about is the cost.错误
Easter is the biggest and best loved British holiday.错误
When the War of Independence was over, the US was on unified nation as it is today.错误
The 10 very short paragraphs which guarantee freedom and individual rights and forbid interference with lives of
individuals by the government are called the Bill of Rights.正确
Super Bowl will decide the champion baseball team of the year in the US.错误
Ireland is part of Great Britain错误
The Good Friday Agreement was approved on 10 April 1998.正确 Critics of the affirmative action programs are of the opinion that this results in reverse discrimination.正确
The anti-war teach-in by white students in Berkeley began the civil rights movement in the 1960s.错误
When the civil rights movement began, non-violent, direct action tactics like “ sit-ins” and boycotts were he chief vehicle for social protest.正确
George Washington, Banjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln were regarded as the founing fathers of the USA.错误
Hollywood films give the wrong impressions that all Americans are rich.正确
Thre are more than 100 Protestants sects in the US today.正确
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.正确
It is commonly believed that Boxing Day involved the sport of boxing.错误
It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world.正确
The British Prime Minister is directly elected by the people.错误
According to the textbook, there are two major political parties in the UK.错误
The Conservative Party is the party that spent most time in power正确.The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children.正确
All secondary schools in Britain are run and supervised by the government.错误
The Open Univeristy uses many non-traditional ways to teach students, such as TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence, videos, and a network of study centers.正确
The stereotype of the English gentleman never applied to the majority of the British people.正确
Scotland was unified with England through violent means.错误 Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1954.正确
The US was founded on the principle of human equality, and in reality the nation has lived up to that ideal.错误
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