北京语言大学21秋《英语国家概况》综合测试题库答案参考31

北京语言大学21秋英语国家概况综合测试题库答案参考1. 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：D2. It was not until the accident happened _. A) when I realized my carelessness B) that I realizIt was not until the accident happened _.A) when I realized my carelessnessB) that I realized my carelessnessC) as I realized my carelessnessD) when my carelessness has been realizedB强调句型，强调not until部分。3. Britain&39;s main cereal crop is _ .A.riceB.barleyC.wheatD.corn参考答案：B4. I could see a car in the distance, but I couldnt _ what colour it was.Asee throughBI could see a car in the distance, but I couldnt _ what colour it was.Asee throughBmake outClook outDtake in正确答案：B解析：词组辨析题。see through 意为“看穿，看透”；make out 意为“辨认出”；look out 意为“朝外看，面向；留神，小心”；take in 意为“接待，吸收；领会”。本句大意为：我能看到远处有一辆小汽车，但看不出是什么颜色的。5. On December 7th, 1941, Japans planes from carriers at sea made a swift and sudden raid on the United States naval base at _.A.seaB.islandC.Pearl HarborD.US参考答案：C6. In 1541, Queen Elizabeth I declared to be the Queen of Ireland, the first monarch to do so.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A7. The Australian Day falls on _.A.April 25B.Jan.1C.Jan.26参考答案：C8. The First World War broke out on July 28th, _ and ended on November 11th, 1918.A.1911B.1915C.1916D.1914参考答案：D9. The following were some of the characteristics of Protestantism except _.A.challenging the authority of the PopeB.salvation through faithC.salvation through the churchD.establishing a direct contact with God参考答案：C10. Australia is called&39;a country on the sheep back&39; 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：D11. _ were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England.A.the Anglo-SaxonsB.the NormansC.the VikingsD.the Romans参考答案：A12. “February Revolution”took place in Russia in 1918.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A13. The first Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia in September 1775 to consider and act on the situation arising from the so-called Intolerable Acts passed by the Bitish Parliament.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A14. The Great Charter was essentially a feudal document.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B15. The Norman Conquest in English history happened in _.A.1035B.1042C.1066D.1606参考答案：C16. What is not an example of service industry?A.Legal consultingB.BankingC.Hotels and restaurantsD.Computer manufacturing参考答案：D17. The UK Landscape is very varied, ranging from the Grampian _ of Scotland to the lowland fens of England which are at or below sea level in places.A.RiverB.MountiansC.PlainD.Lake参考答案：B18. 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：B19. You can file a claim with the insurance company in your area, who will _ the loss incurred. AYou can file a claim with the insurance company in your area, who will _ the loss incurred.AcompensateBcompensate forCcompensate to youDcompensate youD20. 标签:内容21. Excuse me for interrupting, _ I have some good news to tell you.A、soB、andC、butD、yeExcuse me for interrupting, _ I have some good news to tell you.A、soB、andC、butD、yet正确答案:C22. I am writing to find out the facts ( ) to your recent insurance claim.A. be relatedB. relateC. relating参考答案：C23. Birds, _ or familiar, were popular in Rome.A. historicB.exoticC. alcoholicD.erotiBirds, _ or familiar, were popular in Rome.A. historicB.exoticC. alcoholicD.erotic参考答案：B24. _ for your help, we&39;d never have been able to get over the difficulties. A) Had it not_ for your help, wed never have been able to get over the difficulties.A) Had it notB) Had it not beenC) If it were notD) If we had not beenB非真实条件if从句中如果含有助动词should，could，had，或were可以倒装并同时省略连词if。25. In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who were the parliamentary soldiers led by _, and the Cavaliers who were King Charles&39;s supporters.A.John LilburneB.Oliver CromwellC.Prince RupertD.William Joyce参考答案：B26. The big noise brought people out_the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene.AintoThe big noise brought people out_the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene.AintoBatCofDfrom正确答案：A27. In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like _ and _ have been put on the international agenda.A.arms control, human rightsB.economic crisis, inequalityC.organized crime, drug traffickingD.womenissues, the environment参考答案：D28. If there were no water in the world, everything_ . Awill die Bwould die CwIf there were no water in the world, everything_ .Awill dieBwould dieCwould have diedDwould have been deadB29. The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which combined carding, roving and spinning operation.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B30. _ can not be found in London.A.TeahousesB.GalleriesC.MuseumsD.Theatres参考答案：A31. _ is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre参考答案：D32. 一( )一 You d better not do that! You know how the job market is these days.A. I一( )一 You d better not do that! You know how the job market is these days.A. I start making mistakes when I work really late.B. Sometimes I think I should just quit this job.C. Never mind. I can make it.参考答案：B33. Toni Morrison (1931-) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993. She is the first African-American writer to receive this honor.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B34. The individual honored as “The Australia of the Year” is often a successful sporting hero.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B35. Tom left the room quickly, _ the book _ on the table.A、left, lain openB、leavinTom left the room quickly, _ the book _ on the table.A、left, lain openB、leaving, lying openC、left, lay openD、leaving,lie open正确答案:B36. The Federal Government is supposed to keep independent from the states governments.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B37. Convicts&39; wives in England were discouraged from following their husbands to Australia.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B38. The three biggest newspapers are of the following except _.A.New York TimesB.Readers DigestC.Washington PostD.Los Angeles Times参考答案：B39. Who is the head of Canadian government?A.Governor generalB.Prime ministerC.Premier参考答案：B40. The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B41. The state _ is rich in fishing and trapping.A.HawaiiB.CaliforniaC.AlaskaD.New York参考答案：C42. Australia&39;s policy of assimilation was founded on the belief that the white culture was progressive and superior while the indigenous culture was inferior.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B43. In Vancouver schools, it is estimated that more than half of the students speak _.A.GermanB.FrenchC.Mandarin ChineseD.Cantonese参考答案：D44. Three of the most famous primitive tribes living in the American continent created such brilliant civilizations. They are _.A.the Aztecs, the Incas and the MayasB.the Iroquois, the Pueblo, and the Pima IndiansC.Yadkin, Coles Creeks, and Smoky Hills参考答案：A45. The novel The English Patient is written by _.A.a British writerB.a Canadian writer参考答案：B46. This superb steak house has been a ( ) forover fifty years.A. selectionB. B.locationC. lThis superb steak house has been a ( ) forover fifty years.A. selectionB. B.locationC. landmarkD. footmark参考答案：C47. Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation&39;s wealth.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B48. Detroit has been known as the automobile capital of the world.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B49. Buddhism is mainly distributed over Southern and Eastern _.A.EuropeB.AfricaC.AmericaD.Asia参考答案：D50. Blues was derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual which is _.A.a form. of rock n roll singingB.a form. of operatic singing originated in EuropeC.a form. of country music singingD.a form. of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian churches参考答案：D51. 【D2】SPEAKER A: HERE ARE OUR TICKETS AND PASSPORTS. WE RE FLYING TO AMSTERDAM TODAY. SPEA【D2】SPEAKER A: HERE ARE OUR TICKETS AND PASSPORTS. WE RE FLYING TO AMSTERDAM TODAY. SPEAKER B: WELCOME TO YOUTH. LET S SEE.YES, YOUR PASSPORTS ARE STILL VALID AND YOUR TICKETS ARE IN ORDER.【D1】_ SPEAKER A: JUST THESE TWO. SPEAKER B: PLEASE PUT THEM ON THE SCALES. ANY CARRY-ON BAGGAGE? SPEAKER A: YES, TWO PIECES. OH, AND THIS CAMERA. SPEAKER B: ITS BETTER TO PUT THESE IDENTIFICATION TAGS ON THEM.【D2】_ SPEAKER A: NON-SMOKING, PLEASE. AND COULD WE HAVE ONE WINDOW SEAT, PLEASE? SPEAKER B: LET ME SEE. OH,【D3】_ALL RIGHT. YOU RE ALL SET. I VE STAPLED YOUR TWO BAGGAGE CLAIM STUBS TO YOUR RETURN TICKETS. SPEAKER A: THESE TWO? SPEAKER B: YES. AND HERE ARE YOUR BOARDING PASSES. YOU HAVE SEATS 20A AND 20B. YOUR FLIGHT IS ON TIME, AND ITS LEAVING FROM GATE 12. DONT FORGET TO PAY THE AIRPORT TAX BEFORE YOU BOARD.【D4】_ SPEAKER A: THANKS A LOT. A. DO YOU WANT SMOKING OR NON-SMOKING SEATS?B. HAVE A PLEASANT FLIGHT.C. HOW MANY PIECES DO YOU WANT TO CHECK IN?D. HERE ARE TWO LEFT.正确答案：A根据下面说话者A的回答“非吸烟区的座位”，可知，说话者B问说话者A想选择什么样的座位，所以选A项“你们要吸烟区还是非吸烟区的座位呢”。52. William I ordered in 1086 the Domesday Book to be drawn up.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B53. A substantial number of Scandinavians settled in Great Britain and Ireland during the 9th century.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B54. The first computer came into being in 1944 and in the same year, the first atom bomb was tested.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A55. The victory at Saratoga was viewed as the turning point of the War of Independence.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B56. Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of Australia?A.IndonesiaB.Papua New GuineaC.Thailand参考答案：C57. In September 1961, the federal government declared segregation illegal in all interstate bus stations which served buses traveling to another state.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B58. 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：C59. The basic point of The People&39;s Charter is _ as Marx has pointed out.A.peoples rightB.voting rightsC.peopleD.universal suffrage参考答案：D60. Where has everyone gone?There is not_soul in the classroom.A. a rareB.an obviousC.Where has everyone gone?There is not_soul in the classroom.A. a rareB.an obviousC. a singleD. a scare答案：C