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Chapter 1

1.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to

their country. (F)

2.The Severn River is the longest river of Britain, which originates in Wales

and flows through western England.(T)

3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient

Welsh language. (F)

4.In terms of population and area, Northern Ireland is the second largest part

of Britain.(F)

5.Although the climate in Britain is generally mild, the temperature in

northern Scotland often falls below -10℃ in January . (F)

6.The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo-Saxons.(T)

7.The Celtic people were the earliest known inhabitants of Britain.(T)

th 8. English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16

century.(F)

Chapter 2

1.British history before 55BC is basically undocumented.(T)

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2.The Anglo-Saxons came to Britain in the 5 century.(T)

3.The chief or king of the Anglo-Saxons tribes exercised power at their own will. (F)

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4.The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8 century.(T)

5. HenryⅡ built up a large empire which included England and most of France.(T)

6. The Magna Carta was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class

and the townspeople.(F)

7. The Hundred Years ’ War (1337-453) was a series of wars fought between

the British and the Vikings for trade and territory.(F)

8. In an effort to make a compromise between different religious factions, Queen

ElizabethⅠactually defended the fruit of the Reformation.(T)

Chapter 3

1.Conventions are regarded less important than the statutory law in the working

of the British government.(T)

2.The British monarchy has never been interrupted throughout the history.(F)

3.In reality, the British King or Queen is the source of all government powers.(F)

4.The British Parliament is the law-making body of the Commonwealth

of Nations.(F)

5.The members of the House of Commons are appointed rather than elected.(F)

6.The British Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in Parliament.(T)

7.Cabinet members are chosen by the Prime Minister from various political

parties in Parliament.(F)

8.The legal systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are

much similar in terms of law, organization and practice.(T)

Chapter 4

1.British was the first industrialized nation in the world.(T)

2.The British economy experienced a relative decline during the post-war period.(T)

3.Limited resources and high unemployment rate were persistent problems

that prevented rapid economic development in Britain after World WarⅡ.(F)

4.Thatcher ’ s revolution turned out to be a great success in dealing with all the

British economic and social problems.(F)

5.The economic approach adopted by Tony Blair was different from that of the

old Labor Party and the Conservative Party.(T)

6.Blair made the Bank of England independent in order to separate politics

from economic policy.(T)

7.Britain is an important oil exporter since its oil industry has a long history.(F)

8.Nuclear power is one of the major energy source in Britain.(T)

Chapter 5

1.The British government has been responsible for education since the early

1800s.(F)

https://www.sodocs.net/doc/581891499.html,cation in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and

15.(F)

3.The National Curriculum is compulsory in both the state system and the

independent system.(F)

4.When children finish their schooling at 16, they are required to take a

national GCSE examination.(T)

5.Graduates from state schools in Britain have a less favorable chance to enter

famous universities than those from independent schools.(T)

6.The Times is the world ’ s oldest Sunday newspapers.(F)

7.The BBC World Service broadcasts only in English throughout the world.(F)

8.Some British holidays are celebrated to mark important events in the Christian

calendar, and some others are related to local customs and traditions.(T)

Chapter 8

1.The eastern highlands formed by the Appalachians hold one third of the country's

continental territory.(F)

2.The climate in the United States can be classified as temperate,with some mild

su btropical and tropical zones.(T)

3.Almost through the middle of the United States, north to south,runs a well--

know n 50-centimeter rainfall line.(T)

4.New York is the commercial and financial center of the United States , and it is

co mposed of five boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island , and Queens.(T)

5.San Francisco is the second largest city after New York and the world famous

Holl ywood and Disneyland are located here.(F)

6.During the 1830s and 1840s, many northern Europeans and Irish immigrants

cam e to America.(T)

7.Almost half of the immigrants coming to the United States in the 1980s were

Asia ns.(T)

8.Basic American cultural values are freedom, equality and desire to work hard

for a higher standard of living.(T)

Chapter 9

1.America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who arrived on the new continent

af ter Columbus.(T)

2.The second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, and the Continental

A rmy and Navy were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson.(F)

3.The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was

a single, indivisible nation.(T)

4.Most American people approved of the Vietnam War.(F)

5.In 1990, American troops and the troops from allied nations launched

Operation Desert Storm in order to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.(T)

6.According to the American administration, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin

Laden were responsible for the terrorist event on September11,2001.(F)

7.The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the "axis of evil".(T)

8.On March 19,2003,American and United Nation's troops, supported by several ot

her countries, began an invasion of Iraq.(F)

Chapter 10

1.The Bill of Rights was written into the Constitution in 1787.(F)

2.The form of American government is based on three main principles: federalism,

the separation of powers, and respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.(T) 3.The U.S. Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and it

consis ts of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.(F)

4.The judicial branch of the federal government consists of a series of courts: the

S upreme Court, the courts of appeals and the district courts.(T)

5.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.(F)

6.The American presidential campaign adheres to the "winner-take-all" practice.(T)

7.The American foreign policy throughout the World War II was neutrality.(F)

8.The American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and int

ervention.(T)

Chapter 11

1.America is the world's largest industrial nation.(T)

2.In the U.S. Constitution, the recognition of the importance of "intellectual proper

ty" could be identified.(T)

3.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantati

on in the South made more profits from selling their agriculture products.(F)

4.President Roosevelt's New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisi

s in the early 1930s.(F)

5.The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American businesses.(F)

6.American agricultural exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the

agricultu ral balance of trade.(T)

7.Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing

indus try.(T)

8.The world economy has little to do with the growth and decline of the American f

oreign trade.(F)

Chapter 12

https://www.sodocs.net/doc/581891499.html,cation is governed by state and local governments instead of the national

gov ernment in America.(T)

2.All American children are offered 12 years of compulsory public education.(T)

3.After 12 years of schooling, American students receive a bachelor's degree at gra

duation.(F)

4.When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great

conc ern for its size, location and academic quality.(T)

https://www.sodocs.net/doc/581891499.html,ually, an undergraduate student has to earn 120 credits to receive a degree.(T)

6.Yale university is the second eldest institution of higher learning in the United

Sta tes.(F)

7.It is The New York Times that first uncovered the Watergate Scandal in 1972

thro ugh the efforts of two reporters.(F)

8.Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in November.(F)

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Chapter 1ABDC DACC

1.The two main islands of the British Isles are.

A. Great Britain and Ireland

B. Great Britain and Scotland

C. Great Britain and Wales

D. Great Britain and England

2.is the capital city of Scotland.

A. Belfast

B. Edinburgh

C. Aberdeen

D. Cardiff

3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom,is the smallest.

A. England

B. Scotland

C. Wales

D. Northern Ireland

4.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.

A. Celtic

B. Indo-Iranian

C. Germanic

D. Roman

5.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of words to

English.

A. Danish and Finnish

B. Dutch and German

C. French and Italian

D. Latin and Greek

6.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.

A. Norman

B. Dutch

C. German

D. Danish

7.Samuel Johnson ’ s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of.

A. grammar

B. handwriting

C. spelling

D. pronunciation

8.At present, nearly of the world’ s population communicate in English.

A. half

B. a quarter

C. one third

D. one fifth Chapter 2DDCC ABAC

1.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.

A. Norman

B. Danish

C. Celtic

D. Germanic

2.By the late 7th century,became the dominant religion in England.

A. Celtic Christianity

B. Anglo-Saxon Christianity

C. Germanic Christianity

D. Roman Christianity

3.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.

A. Viking invasion

B. signing of the Magna Carta

C. Norman Conquest

D. Adoption of common law

4.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of.

A. the House of Valois

B. the House of York

C. the House of Tudor

D. the House of Lancaster

5.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII. ’ s effort to

A. divorce his wife

B. break with Rome

C. support the Protestants

D. declare his supreme power over the

church

6.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between.

A. Protestants and Puritans

B. Royalists and Parliamentarians

C. nobles and peasants

D. aristocrats and Christians

7.was passed after the Glorious Revolution.

A. Bill of Rights

B. Act of Supremacy

C. Provisions of Oxford

D. Magna Carta

8.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of the century.

A. 17th

B. 18th

C. 19th

D. 20th

Chapter 3 CDBA BBDC

1.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three of the

following branches with the exception of the.

A. judiciary

B. legislature

C. monarchy

D. executive

2.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on.

A. passing the bills

B. advising the government

C. political parties

D. public attitude

3.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House of Commons.

A. rival

B. complement

C. criticize

D. inspect

4.is at the center of the British political system.

A. The Cabinet

B. The House of Lords

C. The House of Commons

D. The Privy Council

5.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to.

A. make decisions

B. give advice

C. pass bills

D. supervise the Cabinet

6.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.

A. single-party

B. two-party

C. three-party

D. multi-party

7.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatism and.

A. government intervention

B. nationalization of enterprises

C. social reform

D. a belief in individualism

8.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.

A. three

B. four

C. five

D. six

Chapter 4ACDC DBAC

1.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.

A. oil crisis

B. high inflation rates

C. large imports

D. unemployment problem

2.Of the following practices,does not belong to Thatcher’ s social welfare reform.

A. reducing child benefits

B. shortening the unemployment benefits period

C. reducing the unemployment

D. lowering old age pensions

3.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspects except.

A. limiting government spending

B. keeping inflation under control

C. reducing unemployment

D. reducing inequality

4.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.

A. 54%

B. 64%

C. 74%

D.84%

5.Britain ’ s important fishing areas include all the following except.

A. the North Sea

B. the English Channel

C. The sea area around Ireland

D. The sea area between Britain and

Ireland

6.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in the country.

A. 1/3

B. 1/4

C. 1/5

D. 2/3

7.The car industry in Britain in mostly.

A. foreign-owned

B. state-owned

C. joint-venture

D.

privately-owned

8.Of the following sectors in Britain,has experienced spectacular growth since the

end of Word War II.

A. agriculture

B. energy industry

C. service industry

D. manufacturing industry

Chapter 5 DCBB CCDA

1.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools were ended by the

introduction of comprehensive schools in the.

A. 1930s

B. 1940s

C. 1950s

D. 1960s

2. About of British children receive primary and secondary education through the

independent system.

A. 5%

B. 6%

C. 7%

D. 8%

3.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive their remaining

funds from all the following sources except.

A. tuition fees

B. loans

C. donations

D. corporate contributions

4.To be admitted to the Open University, one need.

A. some educational qualifications

B. no educational qualifications

C. General Certificate of Education-Advanced

D. General National Vocational Qualifications

5.Among Britain ’ s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the“ Big Three

the exception of.

A. The Times

B. The Guardian

C. The Observer

D. The Daily Telegraph

6.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popular among 500

million viewers worldwide.

A. feature

B. drama

C. documentary

D. soap opera

7.is Britain’ s top pay television provider.

A. BSB

B. SkyTV

C. BBC

D. BSkyB

8.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except.

A. Trooping the Color

B. Queen ’ s Christmas message

C. Boxing Day

D. Christmas pantomime

Chapter 8 BCAB CDAD

1.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the

Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its.

A. northern, east, west

B. central, east, west

C. southern, west, east

D. western, east, west

2.The continental United States has states

A. 50

B. 49

C. 48

D. 35

3.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.

A. Alaska

B. Hawaii

C. Texas

D. Florida

4.The largest river in the U. S. is.

A. the Missouri River

B. the Mississippi River

C. the Ohio River

D. the Colorado River

5.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT are located in.

A.the South

B. the West

C.New England

D. the Midwest

6.San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego all belong to.

A. Montana

B. Utah

C. Maine

D.California

7.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States,

particularly from.

A. Europe

B. Asia

C. Africa

D. South America

8.The characteristic of the dominant American culture is.

A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-class

B. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-class

C. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-class

D. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class

Chapter 9 CCDB CACD

1.The first successful English colony in North America was founded at in.

A. Jamestown, Louisiana

B. Boston, Massachusetts

C. Jamestown, Virginia

D. Plymouth, Georgia

2.The Seven Years’ War occurredbetween the.

A. French and American Indians

B. French and Spaniards

C. French and British

D. British and American Indians

3.“ No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan. of

A. the settlers of Virginia

B. the people of Pennsylvania

C. the colonists in New England

D. the people of the 13 colonies

4.In May 1775,was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functions of a

national government.

A. the First Continental Congress

B. the Second Continental Congress

C. the Boston Tea Party

D. the Congress of Confederation

5.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.

A. Declaration of Independence

B. Constitution

C. Emancipation Proclamation

D. Bill of Rights

6.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars.

A. neutrality

B. full involvement

C. partial involvement

D. appeasement

7.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the Great Depression.

A. Wilson

B. Truman

C. Roosevelt

D. Kennedy

8.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continued throughout the

terms of Presidents.

A. Johnson, Nixon and Ford

B. Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy

C. Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon

D. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson

Chapter 10BCBD CCDC

1.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in.

A. 1787

B. 1789

C. 1791

D. 1793

2.The Constitution of the United States.

A. gives the most power to Congress

B. gives the most power to the President

C. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the others

D. gives the most power to the Supreme Court

3.The Bill of Rights.

A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the President

B. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedoms

C. is part of the Declaration of Independence

D. has no relationship with the Constitution

4.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and years respectively.

A. two, four

B. two, three

C. two, six

D. six, two

5.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.

A. the Senator

B. the Representative

C. the Secretary of State

D. the President

6.The following except are all powers of the President.

A. vetoing any bills passed by Congress

B. appointing federal judges when vacancies occur

C. making laws

D. issuing executive orders

7.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.

A. six

B. seven

C. eight

D. nine

8.The President is directly voted into office by.

A. all citizens of America

B. the citizens over 18 years old

C. electors elected by the voters

D. the senators and representatives Chapter 11BCBD CCDC

1.America produces a major portion of the world’products in the following fields except

.

A. machinery

B. automobiles

C. ore

D. chemicals

2.The modern American economy progressed from to, and eventually, to

.

A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economy

B. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economy

C. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economy

D. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy

3.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.

A. political authority

B. economic rights

C. judicial authority

D. diplomatic authority

4.urged the federal government to establish a national bank.

A. George Washington

B. President Roosevelt

C. Abraham Lincoln

D. Alexander Hamilton

5.The following in ventions took place during the“ second industrial revolution.” except

A. typewriter

B. telephone

C. electric light

D. refrigerator

6.President Johnson tried to build a“ Great Society” by introducing various programs like the

following except.

A. Medicare

B. Food Stamps

C. Education Initiatives

D. Unemployment Pension

7.The following statements are all true except.

A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.

B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and

exports.

C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.

D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.

8.Employment in the sector has been increasing in the U.S. since the 1970s.

A. service

B. agriculture

C. manufacturing

D. high-tect

Chapter 12CBBB CBBB

1.Formal education in the United States consists of, secondary and higher education.

A. kindergarten

B. public

C. elementary

D. private

2.Of the following subjects,are NOT offered to elementary school students.

A. mathematics and languages

B. politics and business education

C. science and social studies

D. music and physical education

3.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of.

A. Yale University

B. Harvard University

C. Princeton University

D. New York University

4.Of the following,are NOT among the categories of American higher education.

A. universities and colleges

B. research institutions

C. technical institutions

D. community colleges

5.To get a bachelor ’degree,s all undergraduate students are required to do the following

except.

A. attending lectures and completing assignments

B. passing examinations

C. working for communities

D. earning a certain number of credits

6.is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its

serious attitude and great bulk.

A. The Washington Post

B. The New York Times

C. Los Angeles Times

D. New York Daily News

7.Of the following,is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.

A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)

B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS)

8.The National Day of the United States falls on.

A. June 4th

B. July 4th

C. June 14th

D. July 14th

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Chapter 1

1. Why do tourists from all over the world like to go to Scotland?√

They like to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery, to drink Scotch whisky and to see Scotsmen wearing kilts and playing bagpipes.

2.How many periods can the development of the English language be divided into and what are they?√√

----The development of the English language can be divided into three periods: Old English, Middle English and Modern English.

3. Why did English become more important after Black Death?

----The laboring and merchant classes grew in economic and social importance after the Black Death, so English also grew in importance compared to French. Chapter 2

1. What were Queen Victoria’ s major achievements?

Queen Victoria made tremendous achievements in almost every aspect.

She promoted further industrialization, the building of railways and the growth of trade and commerce. During her reign, Britain developed into an empire

including about a quarter of the global population and a quarter of the world

landmass.

2. What were the two camps in World WarⅠ?√

In WorldⅠthe two camps were the Central Powers-mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and the Allies-mainly France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy and from 1917,the United States.

3. Why did Britain cooperate closely with the United States after World ⅡWar?

Britain cooperated closely with the United States after World War Ⅱ since they were allied during World War Ⅱ and shared the same concerns about the Soviet Union.

Chapter 5

1.What used to be the major functions of grammar schools and

vocational schools in Britain?

Grammar schools were to train the most academically capable students

and prepare them for university, whereas vocational schools were to help the less successful students to learn a trade.

2.What kind of subjects do British comprehensive schools provide?

British comprehensive schools provide a general education, offering both

academic subjects like literature and science, and more practical subjects

like cooking and carpentry.

3.In what ways do British universities enjoy complete academic freedom?

British universities enjoy complete academic freedom because they can appoint their own staff, decide which students to admit, provide their own courses

and award their own degrees.

4. What role does the media play in British leisure culture?

The media plays an essential role in Britain leisure culture since it helps to

shape the public ’ s opinion, determine people ’ s moral and political orientation and consolidate or undermine the rule of a government.

Chapter 8

1.How is the American population distributed?

The distribution of the American population is rather uneven the most densely populated

region is the northeastern part of the country. The great plains have a comparatively small po

pulation .the south also has a population of almost 57.5million. the west is not densely popul

ated ,except for some metropolitan centers like los Angeles and san Francisco . it has about

2 0% of the nation ’s population.

2.Why was the immigration act of 1942 instituted ?

The new immigrants in the united states , being poor and accustomed to poverty , were wil ling to work for very low wages .this made other workers afraid that the immigrants would

ls and take jobs away from them . this opposition led to the immigration act of 1942.

Chapter 9

1.Why did American change its policy and enter world war II?√√

Because of the formation of the axis , the American government feared that the axis countr ies were wining the war and it might threaten America ’s security and interests . it began to pr

ovide war equipment to the foreign nations resisting the aggression of the axis power . the Ja

panese air raid on pearl harbor became the direct cause for America ’s entrance into the war.

2.What were Nixon ’s well-known contributions during his presidency?

a)brought the Vietnam war to a close

b)reestablishing U.S. relations with china

c)negotiating the firststrategic arms limitation treaty with the former soviet union .

3.What were the contents of Reagan’s economic program?

Reagan’s economic program called for reductions in income taxes and business taxes in or der to encourage investment , and it also requested that many government regulations be el

iminated so as to reduce the federal government ’s role in the day-to-day operation of busine

ss.

Chapter 10

1. What are the two characteristics of the U.S. constitution?

One is “ checksand balances ”,theother is that the power of the federal

governm ent and of the state governments are specified in the Constitution.

2.What are the qualifications for a senator and a representative respectively? A

senator must be over 30 years old,a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident in the state which they represent . A representative should be at least

25 years old and a U.S. citizen for no less than seven years.

3.What are the major powers of the Supreme Court in the USA？√√

a)to interpret laws

b)to hear appeals from any federal court cases;

c)to hear appeals from state court cases that involve the constitution or

nation al laws

d)may declare a law unconstitutional

e)may declare a presidential act unconstitutional.

4.What is the difference between the democrats and the republicans in terms

of political opinions?

Generally speaking, the Democrats Party has a liberal ideology, while the Republicans Party is more conservative.

The democrats want the government to play an important role in the economy a nd emphasize full employment as a matter of national concern they favor civil rig hts laws , a strong social security system which gives enterprises a greater freedo m and demand that the government control inflation. They stress the need for la w and order, and oppose complete government social programs and free choice o f abortion they also favor a strong military posture and assertive stand in intern

ational relations.

Chapter 11

1. What industry developments took place during the colonial period of America?

During the colonial period ,the secondary industries developed as the colonies grew . a variety of specialized sawmills and gristmills appeared. Colonists establi shed shipyards to build fishing fleets and trading vessels . they also built small

iro n forges . by the 18th century , regional patterns of development in America had become clear.

2. How did the civil war affect the American economy?√√

After the civil war , the large southern cotton plantations became much less pro fitable . northern industries , which had expanded rapidly because of the demand s of the war ,surged ahead.

3. Why does America try to reduce trade barriers?

Because the united states has increasingly realized that open bilateral trade will not only advance its own economic interests, but also enhance domestic stability

a nd its peaceful relationship with other nations.

Chapter 12

1.How does an American university choose its applicants?

a)their high school records;

b)recommendations from their high school teachers;

c)the impression they make during interviews at the university;

d)their scores on the SAT.

2.What functions do American higher education institutions perform?

Higher education institutions in the united states have three functions: teachin

g , research and public service , and each has its own emphasis with regard to its f

unction .

3. What similarities do four famous university share?

They all have a long history , they all have an excellent faculty , a large number of students and have made extensive academic achievements. Some of their grad uates are very successful or influential in some areas such as politics, arts and busi ness.

4. What are the origins of thanksgiving day?

Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the new world , in 1620,the mayflower arrived and brought about 150 pilgrims. Life at the beginning was very hard and there was not enough food , so many of them died. During the following summer the native America helped them and then they had a bountiful harvest. So they held a big celebration to thank god and the native Am ericans. 第四大题

Chapter 1

2. What is Standard English?√√

----Standard English is based on the speech of the upper class of southeastern

England. It is widely used in media and taught at schools. It is preferred by the

educated, middle-class people. It has developed and has been promoted as a model for correct Britain English. It is also the norm carried overseas. Today, Standard English is codified to the extent that the grammar and vocabulary are much the same everywhere in the world where English is taught and used. Chapter 2

1. What were the results of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

The Industrial Revolution changed Britain in many ways. First, its industrial

productivity increased dramatically. Britain became the most advanced industrial country in the world. Second, urbanization took place. Many new cities sprang

up. Third, it caused great changes in the social class structure. The capitalist class became the most important force in the country and the proletariat class emerged.

2. Explain the rise and fall of the British Empire.

Colonization of Newfoundland in 1583 marked the beginning of the British Empire. By 1837, Britain had been an empire which include the colonies in Canada, India and many

small states in the West Indies. During the mid-19 th

century, the British government consolidated the existing colonies by bringing them under the direct control of the government. By the end of the 19

th

century, the British Empire included about a quarter of

the global population and a quarter of the world ’ s landmass. Before Ⅰ,BritainWorld War

was the largest colonial empire in the world. However, Britain suffered a great loss of its manpower in the two World Wars and exhausted its reserves of gold, dollars and overseas

investment. Most of Britain ’ s colonies gained independencesult asof Worlda

War Ⅱ ,which inevitably led to fall of the British Empire.

Chapter 5

1. What are the general features of Britain’ s independent schools?

Britain ’ s independent schools require fees from students. Although the

National Curriculum is optional in the independent system, most independent

schools teach what the curriculum demands. Independent schools get their

funding through the private sector as well as tuition fees, with minimal

government assistance. Since the are generally better funded than most state

schools, they are likely to recruit the best teachers and provide superior facilities.

However, the high tuition fees have become an obstacle for many students to

enroll although graduates of independent schools are more likely to be accepted

by famous universities.

2. What are the“ quality press” and the“ tabloids” in Britain?

Among the 10daily national newspapers in Britain, about half of them are

regarded as the“ quality press” since -theydpthcarryarticlesin of political and

social importance, reviews and feature articles about‘ high culture” , and they are generally read by well-educated people. The Times, The Guardian and The Daily

Telegraph are good examples. The“ tabloids” , with color photos and striking

headlines, usually cover scandals and gossip about celebrities. A typical example

is The Sun on Sunday.

Chapter 8

1． Why is the United States regarded asa ” meltingpot ”and a ” saladbowl ”?

The United States is not merely a nation,but a nation of nations.The immigrants came in wa ves,including the Europeans,the Africans and the Asians.Therefore,America is described as a"

melting pot"where various racial and ethnic groups are assimilate into American culture.Rece

ntly,America has been called a"salad bowl"in that people of difference races and ethnic group

s mix harmoniously,but at the same time keep their distinct culture and customs.

2． What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?

The best possible way to help assimilation in a multicultural society is to be open and

tolera nt toward different cultures.People from different racial and ethnic backgrounds should

respe ct each other.Society should create opportunities to help immigrants become

assimilated.At t he same time the immigrants should keep their own language,customs and

religion,contributi ng to the diversity of a multicultural society.

Chapter 9

1.What was the cause of the American Civil War?

The Southern planters of America needed a large number of black African slaves to manage

their plantations and they regarded the slaves as their property.In the North,with the develo

pment of industry,there was a growing demand for free labor.What more,the’s Northerners d

emanded a law to protect tariffs and asked the government to finance the building of railways

and roads.But the Southerners were against it and advocated free trade so as to purchase ch

eaper goods from foreign countries.The accumulating conflicts led to the division of the North

and the South and finally the American Civil War.

2.What made the United States a powerful country by the end of World War II?

During the two World Wars,America remained neutral in the early stage.However, America ns continued their profitable trade with the warring countries.Therefore,they not only retaine d their

military forces,but also accumulated great wealth.When America entered the wars,it w as almost

at the end of the wars.By sharing the fruit of victory with other allies, America grea tly

strengthened its power and became a powerful country by the end of World War II.

Chapter 10

1.How is the American President voted into office? What are your ideas about

the American election?

Each party holds its national convention every four years to choose a candidate for presidency.To win a presidential election,a candidate has to spend millions of d ollars,travel all over the country to make speeches and debate on television with t he rival.The general election is technically divided into two stages.During the first stage,presidential electors for each state will be chosen.In the second stage the el ectors meet and vote a President.Since the second stage is only a kind of formality ,everyone knows who will be the next President an soon as the first stage is over. I think the candidates spend too much

money on the electoral campaigns.And,

the election cannot solve the social and economic problems of the U.S. as some

ca ndidates do not keep their word after they become President.

2.What was President Eisenhowers foreign policy and what were the

consequenc es ?

President Eisenhower made vigorous efforts to wage the Cold War.He placed ne w emphasis on developing nuclear strength to prevent the outbreak of war.He als o frequently authorized the CIA to undertake secret interventions to overthrow u nfriendly governments or protect reliable anti-communist leaders whose power w as threatened.The CIA helped topple the governments of Iran and Guatemala,but i t suffered an embarrassing failure in Indonesia.In addition,Eisenhower used U.S.p ower and prestige to help create a non-communist government in South Vietnam, which brought disastrous long-term consequences to the United States.

Chapter 11

1. How did the U.S constitution lay the groundwork forAmerican’s economic deve

lopment ?

The U.S.Constitution,as an economic charter,established that the entire nation was a unified or "common"market.There were no tariffs or taxes on interstate co

mmerce.It provided that the federal government could regulate commerce with f

oreign nations and among the states,establish uniform bankruptcy laws,create mo ney and regulate its value,fix standards of weights and measures,establish post

off ice and roads,and fix rules governing patents and copyrights.The last-

mentioned cl ause was an early recognition of the importance of "intellectual

property",a matte r that began assuming great importance in trade negotiations

since the late 20thc entury.

2.Cite examples to illustrate the role of government intervention in America's

eco nomic development.

The government has always played an active and important role inAmerica ’s ec onomic development.In the early 1930s,thr United States suffered the worst econ omic depression in American history.President Roosevelt introduced the New Deal to tackle the financial crisis.Besides,he set up the New York State Emergency Reli ef Commission to help those in desperate need and tried to relieve the serious pr oblems of the jobless.At the end of 1970s, the American economy again suffered a recession.The Reagan administration combated inflation by controlling governm ent spending deficit,cutting taxes and raising interest rates.Both policies mentione d above helped to set the country ’s economic development on its right course,In all,the intervention of the government has ensured that economic opportunities a re fair and accessible to the people.It has prevented flagrant abuses of the system ,dampened the effects of inflation and stimulated economic growth.

Chapter 12

1. What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?

The first ideal is that as many people as possible should receive as much

educat ion as possible .The second ideal is that of ptoducing a society that is

totally literat e and of local control . The third ideal is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already kn own .

2. How does America carry out multicultural education?

American schools routinely teach the experiences and values of many ethnic cu ltures.Current textbooks incorporate a variety of ethnic individuals who have achi eved success.Struggle for equality are vividly depicted,and past racism is bluntly

a cknowledged.Cultural pluralism is now generally recognized as the organizing

prin ciple of education.Schools at all levels offer students opportunities to learn about different cultures.

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