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  1. In history, which monarchs are given the title “the Great?”

  2. A:Alexander, King of Macedonia and Persia B:Alfred King of Wessex, England C:Catherine, Empress of Russia D:Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor of Han China
    答案:Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor of Han China###Alfred King of Wessex, England###Alexander, King of Macedonia and Persia###Catherine, Empress of Russia
  3. Which of the following statements about Received Pronunciation are TRUE?

  4. A:It refers to a way of pronouncing standard English. B:It remains the accent upon which dictionary pronunciation guides are based. C:It is commonly called the‘The King’s English’. D:It is actually used by about twenty percent of the UK population.
    答案:It refers to a way of pronouncing standard English.; It remains the accent upon which dictionary pronunciation guides are based.
  5. Which of the statements about English is NOT true?

  6. A:It has a history of more than 2,000 year. B:English is the second most commonly used international language after Chinese. C:English is the/an official language in almost 60 sovereign states. D:It is mostly spoken in the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.
    答案:A, B, C
  7. Which countries do NOT share border with the U.K.?

  8. A:Netherlands B:Ireland C:France D:Italy
    答案:A: Netherlands D: Italy
  9. Which of the following statements about Henry VIII of England are true?

  10. A:He initiated the English Reformation. B:Henry was the second Tudor monarch. C:He is best known for his six marriages. D:He was the first Norman King of England.
    答案:He initiated the English Reformation.###He is best known for his six marriages.###Henry was the second Tudor monarch.
  11. Which of the following about Christopher Columbus are NOT true?

  12. A:He discovered the e sailing route to the America. B:He had completed voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the auspices of Spain. C:He was a Christian D:He was an Italian explorer and navigator.
    答案:He was a Christian###He discovered the e sailing route to the America.###He was an Italian explorer and navigator.###He had completed voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the auspices of Spain.
  13. The American universities usually select applicants for their graduate programmes mainly based on the following criteria ______:

  14. A:Recommendations from university professors B:Their contribution to the community C:Statement of purpose D:University school records, TOEFL and GRE scores for international students
    答案:Statement of purpose###University school records, TOEFL and GRE scores for international students###Recommendations from university professors
  15. The are two parallel school systems in Britain, they are_______ and ________.

  16. A:the elementary system B:the secondary system C:the independent system D:the state system
    答案:the independent system###the state system
  17. The U.K. Parliament is made up of two separate Houses , they are ________________ and ________________.

  18. A:The House of Lords B:The House of Representatives C:The House of Commons D:The Senate
    答案:The House of Commons###The House of Lords
  19. Which of the following are the major factors that contributed to Britain’s becoming the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

  20. A:It was a politically stable society, as well as the world’s leading colonial power. B:It had great deposits of coal and iron ore. C:The monarch of Britain paid a lot of efforts in developing the technology. D:The British merchants needed more cost-effective methods of production.
  21. Which of the followings about the Thanksgiving Day are True?

  22. A:It is celebrated only in the USA. B:It is on the fourth Tuesday of November. C:It is a national holiday celebrated in the United States. D:Roast turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are typical food of the holiday.
  23. Silicon Valley is home to the following companies ____________.

  24. A:Intel B:Google C:Apple D:Hewlett Packard
  25. The English eat most of their food with cutlery, with the exception of __________.

  26. A:crisps B:meat C:sandwiches D:Fruit
  27. Which of the following brand names are American?

  28. A:Walmart B:Ford C:Estee Lauder D:Amazon
  29. Which of the following statements about the The British Academy Television Awards are TRUE?

  30. A:They have been awarded since 1955. B:They are presented in an annual award show. C:They are also known as the BAFTA TV Awards. D:Brían F. O'Byrne in Little Boy Blue was given the best actor in 2018.
  31. The American universities select applicants for their undergraduate programmes based mainly on the following criteria ______:

  32. A:the impression they make during interviews at the university B:recommendations from high school teachers C:the origin of the student D:high school records and scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
  33. Which of the following statements about Hollywood are True?

  34. A:It is the Los Angeles entertainment landmark for tourists and locals alike. B:It is famous for being the home of the U.S. film industry . C:The Walk of Fame there is a famous tourist attraction. D:Hollywood is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles.
  35. Which of the followings are typical American food?

  36. A:Macaroni and cheese B:Fish and chips C:Meat Loaf D:Fried Chicken
  37. The bicameral Congress of the US is made up of the ____________ and the ____________.

  38. A:House of Representatives B:Senate C:House of Commons D:House of Lords
  39. Which of the following statements about the War of Independence are TRUE?

  40. A:It was an war between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies. B:It is also called the American Revolutionary War. C:It freed the slaves in America and gave them equal rights. D:It declared the colonies' independence as the United States of America.
  41. Which of the followings are British newspaper?

  42. A:The Wall Street Journal B:Daily Mirror C:The Guardian D:The Sun
  43. Which of the followings about the Agriculture of the US are TRUE?

  44. A:California has been the nation's largest food and agricultural state for nearly long. B:It is a net exporter of food. C:It is the world's most developed modern agricultural country. D:It controls almost half of world grain exports.
  45. The American government consists of three parts, or branches: the ___________, the _____________ and the _______________.

  46. A:Legislative B:Executive C:Judicial D:Parliament
  47. Which of the followings about the English people are True?

  48. A:A typical English breakfast mainly includes eggs, bacon, sausage and fried bread. B:Most people in England live in urban areas. C:They call flats “apartments”. D:Some people would refer that last meal as tea.
  49. Which of the following are typical social media?

  50. A:Instagram B:Wechat C:Twitter D:Facebook
  51. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863

  52. A:错 B:对
  53. The Celtic poeple were the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.

  54. A:错 B:对
  55. Henry VIII is famous for his six wives and the English/Religion Reformation.

  56. A:错 B:对
  57. The owner of a bar is called a landlord instead of a manager in the U.S..

  58. A:对 B:错
  59. The official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II is marked each year by a military parade and march-past, known as Trooping the Colour.

  60. A:错 B:对
  61. Newspapers are referred to as the press.

  62. A:对 B:错
  63. Alaska is the largest in area among all the states in America.

  64. A:对 B:错
  65. During the War, the fundamental documents of the US,The Declaration of Independence, was drafted and issued in 1776.

  66. A:对 B:错
  67. The state of California is located in the northeast of the country.

  68. A:对 B:错
  69. Easter Sunday falls on the second Sunday of March.

  70. A:错 B:对
  71. Britain was the first industrialized country in the world.

  72. A:错 B:对
  73. After the Civil War, slavery, which had divided the country from its beginning, was abolished.

  74. A:错 B:对
  75. New England is the first region where Europeans settled.

  76. A:错 B:对
  77. As the movie industry moved into the new millennium, 3D films gained an increasing popularity such as Avatar.

  78. A:错 B:对
  79. All British universities are partially funded by central government grants.

  80. A:错 B:对
  81. The United States has the world’s largest music market.

  82. A:对 B:错
  83. Thomas Jefferson was the first President of the United States.

  84. A:对 B:错
  85. The Daily Telegraph, a centre-right broadsheet paper, is the highest-selling of the "quality" newspapers.

  86. A:对 B:错
  87. America’s high-tech industry ranks first in the world and plays an important role in the country’s economic growth.

  88. A:对 B:错
  89. Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, pumpkin pie.

  90. A:错 B:对
  91. The British government began to increase the economic exploitation of the colonies to ______________.

  92. A:Show its supremacy over the colonies B:Develop more colonies C:Gain greater control of the colonies D:Pay off its debt due to the war
  93. Which of the following expressions is typical British English?

  94. A:We need to work together on a team. B:I would love to go camping on the weekend. C:He doesn’t have a pen. D:Have you got a pen?
  95. Which social media is the most popular media in the U.S.?

  96. A:Linkedin B:Wechat C:Facebook D:Twitter
  97. In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers sailed for Virginia on a ship called __________.

  98. A:Peace B:Victoria C:Mayflower D:Voyage
  99. The continental United States has _________ states.

  100. A:50 B:49 C:51 D:48
  101. Donald Trump, the US President is a __________.

  102. A:Conservative B:Democrat C:Republican D:Labour
  103. The Thanksgiving Day is an important public holiday, celebrated on the __________ November in the United States.

  104. A:fourth Tuesday B:fourth Thursday C:first Tuesday D:first Thursday
  105. The U.K. Parliament is made up of two separate Houses , they are the House of Commons and ________________.

  106. A:The House of Lords B:The House of Representatives C:The House of Congress D:The House of Senates
  107. Traditionally British newspapers have been divided into two types, the serious-minded newspapers is called ________ newspapers, or referred to as "broadsheets" .

  108. A:high-class B:quality C:formal
  109. The reign of Elizabeth I is called the ________ Age.

  110. A:Golden B:Gloria C:Pentagon D:Peak
  111. The American universities select applicants for their undergraduate programmes based mainly on the following criteria EXCEPT ______:

  112. A:recommendations from high school teachers; B:high school records and scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test C:the origin of the student D:the impression they make during interviews at the university;
  113. The Walt Disney’s studio is a famous U.S. company, specializing in ___________.

  114. A:action movies B:romance movies C:cartoons and animations D:comedies
  115. Which of the following newspapers in the U.S. is the one that first exposed the Watergate Scandal in 1972?

  116. A:The Washington Post B:The Los Angeles Times  C:The New York Times D:The Wall Street Journal
  117. The term for the Prime Minster in the U.K. is _______ years.

  118. A:4 B:6 C:3 D:5
  119. The Elizabeth Tower, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell as ________, is an iconic landmark of London and the United Kingdom.

  120. A:Big Gan B:Big Ben C:Big Man D:Big Fan
  121. To tip a barman or barmaid, it is customary to tell him to __________.

  122. A:“Would you like a drink yourself?” B:“Would you like some tips?” C:“Keep this to yourself.” D:“Thank you.”
  123. __________ are the most popular months for holidays in British people.

  124. A:June and July B:April and May C:May and June D:July and August
  125. Which document outlines the basic political structure of the nation and settles the fundamental principles of the U.S.?

  126. A:The Federal Executive B:The Bill of Rights C:The Declaration of Independence D:The Constitution
  127. Which of the followings is considered bad luck in Britain?

  128. A:walk underneath a ladder B:find a clover plant with four leaves C:meet a black cat. D:touch wood.
  129. Which of the followings is NOT a commonly found mistake when Chinese speak English?

  130. A:How to say Jiaozi in English? B:What time is it? C:I think I can’t finish my job in time. D:I am come from China.
  131. Easter is the oldest and the most important Christian Festival, the celebration of ________ of Jesus Christ.

  132. A:the death and coming to life again B:death C:birthday D:missionary
  133. Which of the following Christmas event is NOT typical British?

  134. A:Decorating Christmas trees B:Pantomime C:Boxing Day
  135. Which word is spelt in the American way?

  136. A:colour B:centre C:recognise D:check(支票)
  137. The symbol of the Democratic Party is a _______________.

  138. A:Lion B:Donkey C:Elephant D:Eagle
  139. Which of the followings were NOT brought the Romans?

  140. A:Old English B:well-built roads C:Christianity D:well-planned Towns
  141. Among the White Americans in the US, the most powerful and influential group is the _________.

  142. A:AWSPs B:PASWs C:SWAPs D:WASPs
  143. The American universities usually select applicants for their graduate programmes mainly based on the following criteria EXCEPT ______:

  144. A:Their contribution to the community B:Recommendations from university professors C:University school records, TOEFL and GRE scores for international students D:Statement of purpose
  145. Which day is the election day in the US?

  146. A:Thursday following the 1st Monday in November B:First Tuesday in November C:Tuesday following the 1st Monday in November D:First Monday in November
  147. _____________ are the largest ethnic minority in the United States.

  148. A:White American B:African American C:Latino D:Asian American
  149. The two main islands of the British Isles are ________.

  150. A:Great Britain and Scotland B:Great Britain and Wales C:Great Britain and England D:Great Britain and Ireland

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