北京语言大学21春“英语”《英语国家概况(Ⅰ)》补考试题库7附带答案

长风破浪会有时，直挂云帆济沧海。 住在富人区的她 北京语言大学21春“英语”英语国家概况()补考试题库附带答案一.综合考核(共50题)1.The Governor-General acts only on the advice of the Executive Council that comprises himself and the Cabinet.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B2.What are the major mineral exports of Australia?A.Bauxite, alumina, and coalB.Bauxite, gold and mineral sandsC.Crude oil, diamonds and liquefied natural gasD.Crude oil, alumina and coal参考答案：A3.Who wrote the long poem Paradise Lost?A.ShakespeareB.ChaucerC.MiltonD.John Cabot参考答案：C4.New Zealands three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are _A.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB.Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific IslandsD.People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese参考答案：C5.British colonial expansion began with _.A.the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B.the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C.the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D.the colonization of Newfoundland in 1583参考答案：D6.Pauline set up the One Nation Party.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B7.It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B8.Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _.A.Hamlet and Paradise LostB.Pilgrims Progress and Paradise LostC.Paradise Lost and Shepherds CalendarD.Romeo and Juliet and Shepherds Calendar参考答案：B9.The Australian Constitution can only be changed by _.A.the Prime MinisterB.the Governor-GeneralC.the ParliamentD.referendum参考答案：D10.The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：A11.The original inhabitants of New Zealand are called _.A.EskimosB.AboriginesC.IndiansD.Maoris参考答案：D12.The sharp increase in the Australian population after W.W.II was partly because _.A.a large postwar immigration program was carried outB.the Aboriginal people and the Torres Strait Islanders were not included in the census before W.W.IIC.more British convicts were transported to AustraliaD.Australian soldiers came back from the War参考答案：A13.Britains service sector produces 65% of the UKs wealth with 70% of its workforce.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：A14.Australia is pided into three geological parts. They are: _A.the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and TasmaniaB.the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western AustraliaC.Northern Territory, South Australia and TasmaniaD.the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands参考答案：D15.Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on Boxing day, which is the day after Christmas.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B16.The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B17.The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B18.The two main land masses in New Zealand are _.A.the White Island and the thermal regionB.the North Island and the South IslandC.the Southern Alps and the North IslandD.Auckland and the South Island参考答案：B19.Which of the following is not true about Britain?A.It used to be an imperial country in the worldB.It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC.It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.参考答案：D20.The Irish often have an informal style. in regard to work practice.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B21.Which of the following did not belong to Romanticism?A.KeatsB.ShelleyC.WordsworthD.Defoe参考答案：D22.The Head of State of New Zealand is _.A.the Prime MinisterB.the Governor-GeneralC.the British monarchD.the Ombudsman参考答案：C23.Why has Australia always been a continent with few people?A.Because Australia is too far away from EuropeB.Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the worlds continentsC.Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seasD.Because most of the continent is hot and dry参考答案：D24._ is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre参考答案：D25.The Times, which began publishing in 1785, is the British oldest daily newspaper.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B26.The Australian Day falls on _.A.April 25B.Jan.1C.Jan.26参考答案：C27.The largest state in Australia in terms of population is _.A.QueenslandB.New South WalesC.Western AustraliaD.Victoria参考答案：B28.Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B29.In communication, the Irish value talking most.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B30.The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as states, came into being on _.A.Jan. 18, 1788B.Jan. 26, 1788C.Jan. 1, 1901D.April 25, 1914参考答案：C31.Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?A.IndonesiaB.Papua New GuineaC.Thailand参考答案：C32._ is not true about the characteristics of Britain.A.Economic differences between north and southB.Differences of social systems between Scotland and WalesC.Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar workerD.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British参考答案：B33.Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _.A.Hamlet and Paradise LostB.Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC.Paradise Lost and Shepherds CalendarD.Romeo and Juliet and Shepherds Calendar参考答案：B34.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in a general election.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B35.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of two parts: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B36.New Zealand consists of two main islands: _.A.North Island and South islandB.Steward Island and Long IslandC.West Island and East IslandD.Victorian island and Tasman Island参考答案：A37._ can not be found in London.A.TeahousesB.GalleriesC.MuseumsD.Theatres参考答案：A38.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is well-known in the world for its most famous landmark.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：A39.Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for _.A.its most famous landmark, the Giants CausewayB.its rich cultural lifeC.its low living standardsD.its endless political problems参考答案：D40.The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B41.New Zealands climate is generally _ and seasonal differences are not so great.A.dry and coldB.mild and moistC.hot and wetD.windy and cold参考答案：C42.Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of _.A.its shapeB.its connection with BritainC.its abundant natural resourcesD.its green countryside参考答案：D43.The continent of Australia is the largest, fattest and driest continent in the world.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：A44.Which of the following is NOT true about the British monarchy?A.It is the oldest institution of governmentB.It goes back to at least the 9th centuryC.It has maintained the continuity over the past thousand yearsD.It seems that it enjoys no real power today参考答案：C45.Britains agricultural sector produces 58% of the UKs food need with only 2% of its workforce.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B46.In Britain, the Speaker is a member who is acceptable to all shades of opinion in _.A.the Privy CouncilB.the House of LordsC.the Supreme CourtD.the House of Commons参考答案：D47.Australia is calleda country on the sheep back because _.A.it has the best species of sheep in the worldB.Australians ride on sheep backC.Australians eat a lot of muttonD.it makes a lot of profit from the sales of wool参考答案：D48.The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _.A.1035B.1042C.1066D.1606参考答案：C49.In the 1970s, oil was discovered in _, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.A.the English ChannelB.the Irish SeaC.the St.George SeaD.the North Sea参考答案：D50.The Parliament of Ireland is composed of two houses: the Dail and the Seanad or the Senate.()A.错误B.正确参考答案：B