英语国家概况练习题
《英语国家概况》英国部分练习题（1-2章）
第一章 Land and People 考题
I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts：
1. The British Isles are made up of________ A. two large islands and hundreds of small ones B. two large islands and Northern Ireland C. three large islands and hundreds of small ones D. three large islands and Northern Ireland
2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. They are_______
A. Britain， Scotland and Wales
B. England， Scotland and Wales
C. Britain， Scotland and Ireland
D. England， Scotland and Ireland
3. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent countries______
A. that have a large number of British immigrants
B. that fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars
C. that speak English as their native language
D. that were once colonies of Britain
4. About a hundred years ago， as a result of imperialist expansion，Britain ruled an empire that had one fourth of the world's people and ______of the world's land area.
A. one third
B. one fifth
C. one fourth
D. two fifths
答案：
选择： 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C
1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2. 1949，Dublin 简答
1.What are the differences between Britain and the British Isles，Great Britain， England， the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth？
The British Isles， Great Britain 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 Britain. 2. Describe the geographical position of Britain？
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 favorable climate？ Why？
Yes， it has a favorable 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 kilometer. 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 rash 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， political and economic opportunities. The British Government and the government of Ireland are now working together to bring peace to Northern Ireland.
Arrival and settlement of the Celts
Basis of modern English race： the Anglo-Saxons The Viking and Danish invasions King Alfred and his contributions The Norman Conquest and its consequences
1 The earliest invasion of England is that by _____.
A. the Iberian
B. the Danes
C. the Celts
D. the Anglo-Saxons
2 the Celts religion was _____.
A. Christianity
B. Druidism
C. Norman belief
D. Roman Catholic
3 the Anglo-Saxons brought _____ religion to Britain. A. Christian B. Druid C. Roman Catholic D. Teutonic
4 The Anglo-Saxons established _____ system， whereby the lord of the manor collected taxes and organized the local army.
A. salve
B. feudal
C. manorial（采邑制度）
D. Capitalistic
5. The Anglo-Saxons created the _____ to advise the king， the basis of the Privy Council.
A. Synod
B. Witan（议会）
C. Whit by
D. Shirt court
6. ______ was known as “the father of the British navy”。 A. Edward
B. Balfe
C. Canute
D. Harold I
7. Christmas Day _____， Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
A. 1056
B. 1066
C.1006
D. 1060
8. The Celts may originally have come from eastern and central Europe，now _____.
A. France， Belgium and Spain
B.France， Spain and southern Italy
C. France， Belgium and southern Germany
D. France， Spain and southern Germany
9. By the middle of the ninth century， _____ posed a threat to the Saxon kingdom of Essex.
一、选择题（答案在下面） I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. 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.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million. A. 160 B. 600 C. 60 D. 16 4.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest. A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Northern Ireland 5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England. A. northeastern B. southeastern C. northwestern D. southwestern 6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages. A. Celtic B. Indo-Iranian C. Germanic D. Roman 7.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 8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence. A. Norman B. Dutch C. German D. Danish 9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of . A. grammar B. handwriting C. spelling D. pronunciation 10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English. A. half B. a quarter C. one third D. one fifth 11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410. A. Norman B. Danish C. Celtic D. Germanic 12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England. A. Celtic Christianity B. Anglo-Saxon Christianity C. Germanic Christianity D. Roman Christianity 13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of . A. St. Augustine B. Edward the Confessor C. William the Conqueror D. Alfred the Great 14.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 15.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 16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effort
UK True or False 1、The United Kingdom is located in northern Europe、 2、The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions —England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland、3、England is one of the two large islands in the British Isles、 4、The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of small ones、 5、Wales lies on the east coast of the island of Great Britain、 6、The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries that all used to be colonies of Britain、 7、In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakes provide some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe、 8、The longest river in Britain is the Thames、 9、The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England、 10、Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current that sweeps up from the
《英语国家概况》复习题及参考答案 一Multiple choice ( 30’) ( ) 1 As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of ___ in England. A grain B farm tools C houses D labor ( ) 2 In the late 17th century, two of most famous literary works were Pilgrim’s Progress and _________ . A the Jew of Malta B the School of Archery C Novum Organum D Paradise Lost ( ) 3. In 1836, a group of skilled workers and _____ formed the London Working Men’s Association. A householders B tenants C small shopkeepers D office workers ( ) 4. In the Industrial Revolution, changes occurred earliest and quickest in the industry of ______. A. pottery B hardware C textiles D chemicals ( ) 5. In Britain police officers are not allowed to join ________ or to go on strike. A a choir B a political party C a trade union D a club ( ) 6 The Great Carter of 1215 is also known as _________. A People’s Charter B Magna Carta C King’s Charter D the Declaration of human rights ( ) 7 Henry Ⅱwas the first king of the ________ dynasty. A Malcolm B Plantagenet C Windsor D Tudor ( ) 8. __________ is the most typically English of sports A Cricket B Golf C Tennis D Horse-racing ( ) 9. By the Treaty of ______ of 1842, China ceded _______ to Britain. A Nanjing, Hong Kong B Tianjing, Hong Kong C Nanjing, Macau D Tianjing, Macau ( ) 10. In _______, the name Great Britain came into being. A 1689 B 1702 C 1701 D 1707 ( ) 11. The serious economic crisis in the late 1920s and the beginning of 1930s was first brought about by ___. A the farm failure B the bank failures C the stock market crash D the high unemployment ( ) 12．What are the problems that the U.S. economy has faced from time to time? A Inflation B Depressions C Recessions D all of the above ( ) 13．The real American literature began________. A after the war of Independence B after the Westward Movement C after the Civil War D after the Civil Rights Movement ( ) 14. In 1900, the United States ranked first in the production of ____ . A coal B electricity C oil D wheat ( ) 15. In the United States, if the parents don’t send their children to school at certain age, ________ . A the state government will be responsible for it B they will educate the children themselves C they can save a lot of money D they are breaking the law ( ) 16. The U.S. and China established their diplomatic relations in _____. A 1974 B 1972 C 1978 D 1979 ( ) 17 In his inaugural speech, ______ said that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” A Woodrow Wilson B Theodore Roosevelt
英语国家概况课后习题（附答案） Chapter 1 Ⅰ、Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F)、 —F—1、People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country、 —T—2、The Severn River is the longest river of Britain ,which originates in Wales and flows through western England、 —F—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 bello w-10℃in January、 —T—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、—F—8、English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16th century、 Ⅱ、Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements、 1.The two main islands of the British Isles are—A— A、Great Britain and Ireland B、Great Britain and Shcotland C、Great Britain and England D、Great Britain and England 2、—B—is the capital city of Scotland、 A、Belfast B、Edinburgh C、London D、Cardiff 3、Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, —D—is the smallest、 A、England B、Scotland C、Wales D、Northern Ireland 4、English belongs to the —C—group of the Indo-European family of languages、 A、Celtic B、Norman C、Germantic D、Roman 5、The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of - —D—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—A—influence、 A、Norman B、Dutch C、German D、Danish 7、Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard
英语国家概况课程习题(附答案) 英语国家概况课程习题 英语国家概况（1）模拟试题1 I. Fill in the blanks: 1. Britain consists of _4___ nations, including England,_Scotland____, _Wales______ and Northern Ireland______. 2. The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in __5th______ century. 3. The capital of Britain is ___London___ which has great influence on the UK in all fields including______government_, _finance______ and __culture_____ 4. The capital of Scotland is _Edinburgh_____, which is well-known for its natural 5. _Egbert______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth 11, united England under his rule in 829. 6. In Britain, the official head of state is the Queen_______ while the real centre of political life is in the House of Commoms______ 7. The British Constitution consists of _statute law______, __common law_____, and ___conventions____. 8. The most important function of the Parliament is to ___pass laws____._______,
《英语国家概况》课程习题集西南科技大学成人、网络教育学院版权所有 习题 【说明】：本课程《英语国家概况》（编号为12010）共有单选题,名词解释题,简答题,填空题2等多种试题类型，其中，本习题集中有[简答题]等试题类型未进入。 一、单选题 1. Celts were different groups of ancient people who came originally from________ A. France B. Denmark C. Ireland D. Germany 2. Who invaded and conquered Britain for the first time in 55 BC? A. Emperor Claudius B. Julius Caesar C. King Alfred D. King Ethelred 3. Who is the author of Murder in the Cathedral? A. Christopher Marlowe B. T. S. Eliot C. Ben Johnson D. Thomas Becket 4.When Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, and was succeeded by his son, ______, the regime began immediately to collapse. A. Henry B. Hamilton C. Richard D. Charles 5. The 18th century saw selective breeding of cattle, sheep and houses by _________. A. Jethro Tull B. Thomas Coke C. George III D. Robert Bakewell 6. Which of the following is not one of the members of the Lords Temporal? A. all hereditary peers and peeresses of the England, Scotland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom (but not peers of Ireland) B. lire peers created to assist the House in its judicial duties C. senior bishops of the Church of England D. all other life peers 7. Two years after the ending of the Hundred Years’ War with France, England was thrown into another series of civil wars, ________. A. the War of the Celts
英语国家概况课后习题（附答案）Chapter 1 Ⅰ.Read the following statement and decide whether they are ture(T) or false (F). —F—1.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country. —T—2.The Severn River is the longest river of Britain ,which originates in Wales and flows through western England. —F—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 bello w-10℃in January. —T—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. —F—8.English evolved into what is now described as Modern English from the late 16th century. Ⅱ.Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements. 1.The two main islands of the British Isles are—A— A.Great Britain and Ireland B.Great Britain and Shcotland C.Great Britain and England D.Great Britain and England 2. —B—is the capital city of Scotland.
英语国家概况课后练习题含答案 本文是针对英语语言学习者的课后练习题，主要讲述英语国家的概况。本练习题包含11个问题，每个问题后面都有答案。希望大家认真答题并检查答案。 问题1 列举五个英语为官方语言的国家。 解答 1.英国 2.美国 3.加拿大 4.澳大利亚 5.新西兰 问题2 世界上英语人口最多的国家是哪个？ 解答 印度 问题3 英语是最受欢迎的第几种语言？ 解答 英语是全球第三受欢迎的语言，仅次于汉语和西班牙语。
什么是英联邦？ 解答 英联邦是一个由英国的前英属领地、加入议会组织的英国自由联邦和其他英国殖民地及其后代组成的政治组织。该组织成立于1931年，总部设在伦敦。 问题5 哪些国家属于英联邦？ 解答 1.加拿大 2.澳大利亚 3.新西兰 4.英国 5.印度 6.南非 7.爱尔兰 8.纳米比亚 9.约旦 10.喀麦隆 问题6 英联邦最早由哪些国家组成？ 解答 英国、加拿大、澳大利亚、新西兰和南非。
英语是联合国的官方语言之一，正确吗？ 解答 正确。英语是联合国的6种官方语言之一，同时也是国际奥林匹克运动会、国际足球联合会和国际铁路运输联盟的官方语言之一。 问题8 哪些国家的国旗上有英国旗的设计？ 解答 1.澳大利亚 2.新西兰 3.萨摩亚 4.密克罗尼西亚联邦 5.图瓦卢 6.弗基岛 问题9 哪些国家的货币为英镑？ 解答 1.英国 2.泽西岛 3.根西岛 4.圣赫勒拿
哪个国家是英语文学的发源地？ 解答 英格兰 问题11 英语文化中著名的复活节岛在哪个国家？ 解答 智利 至此，课后练习题完整结束。希望以上内容能够帮助大家了解英语国家的概况，同时也巩固英语语言学习的知识。
英语国家概况练习题 UK True or False 1. The United Kingdom is located in northern Europe. 2. The United Kingdom consists of four political divisions —England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. 3. England is one of the two large islands in the British Isles. 4. The British Isles are made up of three large islands and hundreds of small ones. 5. Wales lies on the east coast of the island of Great Britain. 6. The Commonwealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries that all used to be colonies of Britain. 7. In Scotland, rugged mountains, green valleys, and deep, blue lakes provide some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. 8. The longest river in Britain is the Thames. 9. The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in northwest England. 10. Britain’s climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current that sweeps up from the equator and flows past the British Isles. FFFFFFTFFT 1. The British Isles are made up of _______. A. three large islands and hundreds of small ones B. three large islands and dozens of small ones C. two large islands and hundreds of small ones
《英语国家概况》课程习题集 一、单选题 1. Celts were different groups of ancient people who came originally from________ A. France B. Denmark C. Ireland D. Germany 2. Who invaded and conquered Britain for the first time in 55 BC? A. Emperor Claudius B. Julius Caesar C. King Alfred D. King Ethelred 3. Who is the author of Murder in the Cathedral? A. Christopher Marlowe B. T. S. Eliot C. Ben Johnson D. Thomas Becket 4.When Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, and was succeeded by his son, ______, the regime began immediately to collapse. A. Henry B. Hamilton C. Richard D. Charles 5. The 18th century saw selective breeding of cattle, sheep and houses by _________. A. Jethro Tull B. Thomas Coke C. George III D. Robert Bakewell 6. Which of the following is not one of the members of the Lords Temporal? A. all hereditary peers and peeresses of the England, Scotland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom (but not peers of Ireland) B. lire peers created to assist the House in its judicial duties C. senior bishops of the Church of England D. all other life peers 7. Two years after the ending of the Hundred Years’ War with France, England was thrown into another series of civil wars, ________. A. the War of the Celts B. Norman Conquest C. the War of the Roses D. Battle of Hastings 8. Appeals in criminal cases in England and Wales may NOT be heard by _________. A. the Magistrates' Court B. the Court of Appeal C. the High Court D. the Crown Court 9. Established Churches in Britain are___________. A. Church of England and Churches in Wales B. Church in Wales Church of Scotland C. The Anglican Churches D. Church of England and Church of Scotland 10.Apart from a break during the Second World War, the BBC has been providing regular
Chapter1 1.The two main islands of the British Isles are（A）. A. Great Britain and Ireland B. Great Britain and Scotland C. Great Britain and Wales D. Great Britain and England 2.（B）is the capital city of Scotland. A.Belfast B.Edinburgh C.Aberdeen D.Cardiff 3.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom,（D）is the smallest. A.England B. Scotland C.Wales D. Northern Ireland 4.English belongs to the（C）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（D）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（A）influence. A.Norman B.Dutch C.German D.Danish 7.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of（C）. A.grammar B. handwriting C.spelling D. pronunciation 8.At present,nearly(C)of the world’s population communicate in English. A.Half B.a quarter C.one third D. one fifth Chapter2 1.The（D）attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410. A.Norman B.Danish C.Celtic D. Germanic 2.By the late7th century,（D）became the dominant religion in England. A.Celtic Christianity B. Anglo-Saxon Christianity C.Germanic Christianity D. Roman Christianity 3.The（C）marked the establishment of feudalism in England. A. Viking invasion B. signing of the Magna Carta C.Norman Conquest D. Adoption of common law
英语国家概况课后习题答案完整版 一、选择题（答案在下面） I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements. 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.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million. A. 160 B. 600 C. 60 D. 16 4.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest. A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Northern Ireland 5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England. A. northeastern B. southeastern
C. northwestern D. southwestern 6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages. A. Celtic B. Indo-Iranian C. Germanic D. Roman 7.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 8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence. A. Norman B. Dutch C. German D. Danish 9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard form of . A. grammar B. handwriting C. spelling D. pronunciation 10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.
Unit One The Country I. Multiple choice. 1. The “backbone of England” refers to _______. A. the Welsh Massif B. the Pennines C. the Middle Valley D. the English Midlands 2. The highest mountain in England is ______. A. the Pennines B. Ben Nevis C. the Highland of Scotland D. Northern Ireland 3. The largest river is _____ and the second largest but the most important one is _____. A. the Thames River, the Severn River B. the Severn River, the Tees River C. the Exe River, the Thames River D. the Severn River, the Thames River 4. Of the following, _____ is the largest, most populous and generally speaking the richest section A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Northern Ireland 5. The government of the Church of Scotland is________. A. Episcopal B. Presbyterian C. the lord commissioner D. Anglican 6. Among the Lake Poets, ______ was the most famous one. A. William Wordsworth B. Samuel Coleridge C. Robert Southey D. William Shakespeare 7. Big Ben is in ___. A. London B. Birmingham C. Glasgow D. Liverpool 8. The nickname of Britain is ___. A. Uncle Sam B. John Bull C. Father Christmas D. Oliver Twist 9. The best-known character of the British people is their ___. A. conservativeness B. exclusiveness C. self-importance D. irony 10. By the Act of Union of _____ Scotland and the kingdom of England and Wales were constitutionally joined as the Kingdom of Britain. A. 1707 B. 1921 C. 1801 D. 1936 11. The longest river in Britain is _____. A. Severn B. Clyde C. Bann D. Thames 12. The proportion of the English in the whole population is _____ or so. A. 60% B. 80% C. 70% D. 30% II. Fill in the blanks with proper words. 1. The national anthem of UK is _________________. 2. The largest lake in Britain is _______, which is located in Northern Ireland.