235. Which of the following dynasties in China was the first to have a recorded history? [B] A. Xia B. Shang C. Zhou D. Qin
236. Among the major beverages of the world, which is consumed by the largest number of people? [B]
A. Cocoa B. Tea C. Coffee D. Beer
237. In ancient times, the four main harbors for exporting Chinese porcelain were in____. [C] A. Dalian City, Tianjin City, Yantai City and Rizhao City B. Qingdao City, Ningbo City, Shanghai City and Beihai City C. Guangzhou City, Quanzhou City, Xiamen City and Macao D. Weihai City, Lian Yungang City, Hong Kong and Haikou City
238. If Gaius Julius Caesar from the Roman Empire had traveled to China, which of the following Chinese emperors might he have met? [B] A. Emperor Qin Shihuang B. Emperor Han Wudi C. Emperor Tang Taizong
D. Emperor Ming Taizu
239. Which natural scene is inscribed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in Shandong Province? [B]
A. Penglai Pavilion
B. Mount Taishan C. Mount Laoshan
D. The Lake at Daming Park
240. A person named William Jefferson Clinton is usually addressed by his friends and relatives as____. [A]
A. Bill B. William C. Jeff D. Clinton
241. Traditional Japanese cuisine is mainly restricted to____. [A] A. rice, vegetables, fish and fruits B. rice, beef, vegetables and fruits
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C. noodles, rice and vegetables
D. bread, fruits, vegetables and rice
242. Which is the most popular Japanese drink? [B] A. Whisky B. Sake C. Wine D. Brandy
243. Which of the following is the largest ethnic group in Thailand? [D] A. Muslims B. Cambodians C. Vietnamese D. Chinese
244. The city wall of Xi’an is 13.7 kilometers, which is approximately equivalent to____. [B] A. 4 miles B. 8.5 miles C. 15 miles D. 27 miles
245. Which of the following drinks is the first thing that Americans want in a restaurant as soon as they sit down at a dinner table? [B]
A. Beer B. Ice water
C. Orange juice D. Apple juice
246. Which of the following do most Americans like to have at the dinner table before their main course is served? [A]
A. salad B. soup C. dessert D. bread
247. Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. falls on the____? [D] A. first Thursday of November B. second Thursday of November C. third Thursday of November D. fourth Thursday of November
248. Which of the following foods do Americans eat for Thanksgiving Day? [C] A. roast goose and apple pie B. roast chicken
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C. roast turkey and pumpkin pie
D. roast lamb and strawberry pie
249. East Germany and West Germany reunited in____? [D] A. 1960 B. 1970 C. 1980 D. 1990
250. Which of the following ranks number one in term of the number of ethnic groups in China? [D]
A. Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
B. Tibet Autonomous Region
C. Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region D. Yunnan Province
251. Christopher Columbus sailed to America during the____Dynasty in China? [C] A. Song Dynasty B. Yuan Dynasty C. Ming Dynasty D. Qing Dynasty
252. The first commercial high-speed maglev train in China was put into operation in____?[B]
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai C. Tianjin
D. Shenzhen
253. Which of the following is similar to the Chinese word Longtao used in Beijing Opera?[D]
A. musician
B. stage supervisor C. cosmetician
D. actor with only a “walk-on” role
254. Which province is the home town of Hua’er, a unique form of folk song in northwest China? [D]
A. Gansu
B. Shaanxi
C. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
D. Qinghai
255. The headquarters of the United Nations World Tourism Organization is in____. [C]
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A. Paris B. London C. Madrid D. New York
256. In India, shaking the head indicates____. [B] A. sadness B. approval C. happiness D. nervousness
257. Which city in Europe is nicknamed “The Capital of Europe”? [D] A. Paris B. Berlin C. London D. Brussels
258. Austria is where the famous composer____was born. [B] A. Beethoven B. Mozart C. Brahms
D. Chopin.
259. Which of the following is considered the national sport of Spain? [C] A. yachting B. swimming C. bullfighting
D. boxing
260. Which of the following reasons is the cause of the tilt of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy____? [B]
A. excessive use of underground water
B. unstable soil foundation C. earthquake D. rammed earth
261. Which of the following is the only city in the world that spans two? [A] A. Istanbul. B. Cairo. C. Jerusalem. D. Alger.
262. European seniors kiss the juniors on the____. [C] A. cheek
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B. hand
C. forehead D. nose
263. Which of the following cities in the Middle East is considered “the hotel capital of the Middle East”? [D]
A. Damascus B. Kuwait C. Manama D. Dubai
264. Which of the following museums houses the Chinese painting mentioned by Premier Wen Jiabo Living in the Fuchun Mountains? The____ .[D]
A. Palace Museum in Beijing
B. Shanghai Museum
C. Fujian Provincial Museum
D. Taipei Palace Museum
265. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from____to America. [D] A. Germany B. Spain
C. Portugal D. France
266.Where is the statue of Christ the Redeemer which is famed as one of the new eight wonders of the world? [A]
A. Brazil
B. Argentina C. Peru D. Bolivia
267. Which of the following statements for eco-tourism is NOT correct? [D] A. The local government should inform the tourists about what is prohibited. B. The local people should inform the tourists about what is prohibited.
C. Tours guide should inform the tourists what is prohibited.
D. Tour guides should encourage tourists to purchase products made from rare animals.
268. What is NOT an appropriate way to memorize a person’s name? [C] A. Repeat the person’s name to yourself.
B. Speak the person’s name right after introduction. C. Ask the other person with the person present.
D. Remember the physical feature of the person.
269. Which of the following is a negative non-verbal expression when you work as a tour
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