1、精品自學(xué)考試資料推薦全國 2019年4月高等教育自學(xué)考試英語國家概況試題課程代碼： 00522PART ONE . Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinishedstatement or question,four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose theone that you think best completes the statement or answers the question

2、. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.(40 points, 1 point for each)1.The Lake District,which is well-known for its beautiful scenery, is located in the _.A. South of ScotlandB. Northwest of EnglandC. North of WalesD. East of England2.About th

3、ree million people have migrated to Britain since World War .They are mainly from theWest Indies, India and _.A. IndonesiaB. SingaporeC. Hong KongD. Pakistan3.As a result of the Black Death, much land was left untended and there was a terrible shortage of_ in England.A. grainB. farm toolsC. housesD.

4、 labour4.The first steam engine was devised by _ at the end of the 17 th century, and the Scottishinventor James Watt modified and improved the design.A. Robert BakewellB. Thomas NewcomenC. Jethro TullD. Thomas Coke5.The British Prime Ministers official residence is No.10 _ Street in Landon.A. Downi

5、ngB. OxfordC. RegentD. New Bond6.In the United Kingdom, each member of Parliament represents a _ , and holds his seat duringthe life of a parliament.A. constituencyB. shireC. boroughD. county7.The British constitution is made up of the following laws except _.A. statute lawB. common lawC. commonweal

6、th lawD. European Community law1精品自學(xué)考試資料推薦8.Under Margaret Thatcher Britain adopted an economic policy of _.A. prices and incomes controlB. state interventionC. high consumption and low investmentD. privatization, deregulation and market liberalization9.The 1970s saw the growth of _ in Wales and Sco

7、tland.A. MarxismB. liberalismC. nationalismD. chauvinism10.Christmas Day, December 25 th, celebrates the _ of Christ, and is the great est of Christianfestivals.A. birthB. dreathC. CrucifixionD. Resurrection11.Shakespeare was born at _ in Warwickshire, England, in 1564.A. Stoke-on-TrentB. Stratford-

8、upon-AvonC. Berwick-upon-TweedD. Bradford-on-Avon12.The most important _ magazines in Britain areThe Economist, New Statesman an andSociety, and Spectator.A. weeklyB. fortnightlyC. monthlyD. quarterly13._ are also known as the Continental Divide.A. The Rocky MountainsB. The Appalachian HighlandsC. T

9、he Coast MountainsD. The Blue Mountains14.New Englanders were originally known as _.A. YankeesB. English PuritansC. German farmersD. Fishermen from Scandinavia15.The first English colony was founded at _.A. PlymouthB. the Massachusetts BayC. JamestownD. New York16.The United States is the worlds big

10、gest producer of _.A. cottonB. riceC. tobaccoD. milk17.In American history, the Americans went to war against the British _.A. only onceB. on two occasionsC. for three timesD. for four times18.The important decision made at the Second Continental Congress was_.2精品自學(xué)考試資料推薦A. the establishment of a co

11、ntinental army under the command of George Washington B. the adoption of the ConstitutionC. an appeal to the British kingD. A and B19.The United States has, in its history, _.A. one constitutionB. two constitutionsC. three constitutionsD. one constitution with many amendments20.The political theory

12、underlining the Declaration of Independence came from_.A. Thomas JeffersonB. George WashingtonC. British philosopher John LockeD. American philosopher John Locke21.In the United States, the Muckrakers at the turn of the 20 th century referred to a group of _.A. reform-minded middle-class peopleB. jo

13、urnalists who exposed the dark sides of the societyC. upper-class professionalsD. progressive women22.Which of the following statements is true concerning the district court in the U.S.?A. Each state has a district court.B. There is a district court for each state plus one for District of Columbia a

14、nd one for Puerto Rico.C. There are altogether 89 district courts.D. There are altogether 91 district courts.23.The “ new basics” reportinthe“ A Nation At Risk” issued in the U.S.refer to.A. English and mathematicsB. science and social studiesC. computerD. all of the above24.Specialized institutions

15、 in the U.S.offer _.A. degrees up to the doctorateB. only BA degreesC. BA and MA degreesD. no degrees25.Mount Kosciusko, the highest point in Australia,is located in _.A. the Blue MountainsB. the Australian AlpsC. the Snowy MountainsD. Ayers Rock26.Australias most famous national park,which used to

16、be known as Ayers Rock, is now called_ in the Aboriginal language.A. UluruB. YolnguC. AnanguD. Nungga27.During World War , a special corps of Australian and New Zealand troops called _ wona reputation for outstanding bravery.A. AnzacsB. AnzusC. AsusD. Aussies28.The Australian Constitution deals with

17、 the following except _.A. the composition of the Australian federal government3精品自學(xué)考試資料推薦B. the powers of the federal governmentC. the relationship between the federal government and the governments of the States D. the powers of the Prime Minister29.In the Australian Federal Parliament _ often for

18、m a coalition in opposition to _.A. the Labor Party and the National party/the Liberal PartyB. the Liberal Party and the Labor party/the National PartyC. the Liberal Party and the National party/the Labor PartyD. the Conservative Party and the Democrats/the Labor Party30.In 1988, Australia celebrate

19、d its _ anniversary of the founding of the first white settlementthere.A. 100 thB. 150 thC. 200thD. 250 th31.The two principal river systems in Canada are the Mackenzie and_.A. the Great lakesB. the St.LawrenceC. the Hudson RiverD. the Saskatchewan River32.From 1896 to 1911, Canada was ruled by _ un

20、der Sir Wilfred Laurier.A. the Liberal PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Labour PartyD. the Democratic Party33.Canada ranks _ in the world in the production of electricity form water power.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. fourth34.Canadian Federal Government was assigned powers in all of the following

21、 areas except _.A. defenseB. customs and border controlC. currency and coinageD. education35.What is the law-making assembly called in Canadas Quebec?A. Legislative Assembly.B. National Assembly.C. House of Assembly.D. House of Legislation.36.Which of the following best describes the result of Canad

22、ian government-held policy of s longassimilation?A. It won a popular support across the country.B. It proved to be a great success.C. It failed in achieving the desired effect.D. It brought disastrous effect to the Canadian society.37.The creation of Northern Ireland dates from _ when the Irish Free

23、 State was set up.A. 1916B. 1921C. 1937D. 199438.Throughout most of its history, _ was a major problem that plagued Ireland.A. emigrationB. population distribution4精品自學(xué)考試資料推薦C. ethnic conflictD. birth control39.A New Zealander of European descent is known as a _.A. PakehaB. KiwiC. PukekoD. Maori40.I

24、n New Zealand,the seasons are opposite those of the Northern Hemisphere because it lies_.A. south of the equatorB. north of the equatorC. east of the equatorD. west of the equatorPART TWO .Give a one-sentence answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in thecorresponding space on the answer sheet.(30 points, 3 points for each)41. Which area in Britain is called the“ Silicon Glen”?42. Which sport is the most typically English?43. What was Puritanism noted for?44. Wha