英语国家社会与文化入门》模拟试题 paper 3
1. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:
1. Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism because
英语国家社会与文化入门
Test paper 3
1. Tick the correct answer in each of the following:
1. Llywelgn ap Gruffudd is more than a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism because
A. he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267. B. he brought the English under his control. C. he led a historic uprising against the English. D. he unified Wales as an independent nation.
2. How many counties do you know there are in Northern Ireland? A. 26 B. 6 C. 32 D. 20
3. Which of the following about the House of Commons in Britain is NOT true?
A. Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. B. MPs receive salaries and some other allowance.
C. MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public. D. Most MPs belong to the major political parties.
4. Who is the leader of the Labor party in Britain at present?
A. John Major B. Tony Blair C. Harold Wilson D. Margaret Thatcher
5. Which company became an important aero-engine manufacturer after WWI?
A. Boeing B. Rolls Royce C. McDonnel-Douglas D. Hawker-Siddeley Aviation
6. British Aerospace was the merger of which two companies? A. the British Aircraft Corporation and Hawker-Siddeley Aviation B. the British Aircraft Corporation and Rolls Royce C. Hawker-Siddeley Aviation and GEC Avionics D. Hawker-Siddeley Aviation and Rolls Royce
7. Which of the following was a Postmodernist writer?
A. George Orwell B. Robert L. Stevenson C. Jane Austen D. Virginia Woolf
8. Which of the following about hunting is NOT true?
A. It had developed into a recreational activity in medieval England. B. Only men participated in the hunting.
C. Modern hunters usually chase foxes nowadays. D. It is strongly objected by animal rights groups. 9. Of which people is Robert Burn a national poet?
A. Welsh people B. Irish people C. Scottish people D. English people
10. On which day is Halloween celebrated?
A. 5 November B. 31 October C. 17 March D. 25 December
11. Which of the following is NOT true about the Eisteddfod? A. The highlight is the crowning of the two bards.
B. It is the largest popular festival of music-making and poetry writing in Europe.
C. \to a Haggis\is recited.
D. Competitions are held to find the best choirs, translators, essayists and poets.
12. Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?
A. Comprehensive schools. B. Secondary schools. C. Independent school. D. Grammar schools.
13. Which of the following is NOT a true description of the situation of the ethnic minorities in the UK?
A. They are well-represented in the British parliament. B. They are economically poorer than the white population. C. They are treated unfairly by the justice system. D. They are threatened by some racist groups. 14. Britain has its nuclear naval force since
A. it's one of the developed countries in the world. B. it's a traditional sea power. C. it has an advanced industry. D. it's able to produce submarines.
15. Which of the following about the tabloids is NOT true? A. They are big format newspaper.
B. They are often called \gutter press\
C. They mainly deal in scandals and gossip about famous people. D. They carry stories with color photos and catchy headlines. 16. ____ is Australia's largest trading partner.
A. China B. ASEAN countries C. Britain D. Japan
17. In which of the following areas Australia and America have disagreements?
A. Trade policies.
B. American military presence in the Asian and Pacific region. C. Establishing diplomatic relations with P. R. China. D. Australia's membership in the UN Security Council.
18. Diplomatic relations between Australia and China was established in A. the 1950s. B. the 1960s. C. the 1970s. D. the 1980s. 19. _____is the largest segment of the Australian economy. A. The primary industry. B. The secondary industry. C. The tertiary industry. D. The food-processing industry. 20. The largest manufacturing sector in Australia is _____
A. the ship-building industry. B. the Australian aerospace industry.
C. the heavy engineering industry. D. the Australian food-processing industry.
21. The sole parent pension is available to A. all single parents.
B. single people caring for children under 16 or recipients of the child disability allowance.
C. single parents divorced with children under 16. D. divorced or widowed old women.
22. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Australian social security programs?
A. Tertiary education assistance. B. Age pensions.
C. Pensions for war and defense widows. D. The child disability allowance.
23. \taxation without representation\was the rallying cry of _____ A. the settlers of Virginia. B. the people of Pennsylvania.
C. the colonists in New England.
D. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution.
24. The New Deal was started by ______
A. Franklin Roosevelt. B. J. F. Kennedy. C. George Washington. D. Thomas Jefferson.
25. The latest technology that farmers have adopted is _________. A. artificial fertilizers B. pesticide C. tractors D. computers 26. _____does NOT belong to the \Generation\