59. Most British couples have their wedding ceremony ____ with the bride dressed in ____.
A. at home… a long pink dress B. in a park… a short skirt
C. in the church…a long white dress D. in the open…a short blue skirt
60. The best-known quality of the British people is exclusiveness. One of the important reasons is the special geographical location of Britain. The other is _____. A. its Industrial Revolution B. its separate nationality C. the cutting-off of Britain
E. the distinct development of its history. 61. ____ is the English sense of humor. A. Self-importance B. Self-confidence C. Self-deprecating D. Self-knowing
62. Christianity came into being in ____. A. 40 A.D. B. 39 A.D. C. 30 A.D.
D. 20 A.D.
63. Which of the following holidays is Not celebrated in Britain? A. Easter B. Christmas C. Thanksgiving Day E. April Fool’s Day
64. On _____ the British people hold dances, games, etc. to welcome spring.
A. Christmas Day B. New Year’s Day C. May Day D. April Fool’s Day 65. April Fool’s Day is on ____. A. 1st of April B. 2nd of April C. 20th of April D. 30th of April
66. When you are invited to a dinner, you must ____. A. be punctual B. be a little late C. be sure to attend D. be a little early
67. Children reach their adolescence when they are ____ years of age. A. eight or nine B. ten or eleven C. thirteen or fourteen D. seventeen or eighteen
68. The gunpowder plot in English history refers to ____.
A. James I’s attempt to destroy the Parliament with which he had bad relationship.
B. James I’s attempt to destroy his political enemies
C. Guy Fawkes’ unsuccessful attempt to destroy both the king and the Parliament by blowing up the Parliament building D. Guy Fawkes’ attempt to destroy the Catholic center
69. In Britain the “_____” emergency dialing service is free of charge, by which people are quite convenient to be connected rapidly to police, ambulance or fire service. A. 999 B. 109 C. 119 D. 303
70. In Britain only taxi drivers and waiters are permitted to accept a tip, which is usually an extra ____ of the price of the fare or meal. A. tenth or eighth
B. twentieth C. half D. 80%