英美文化概论2024尔雅答案
Western Names
1
In the format of western names,which name is put first?( )D
A、Family name
B、Last name
C、Surname
D、First name
2
Bill is the short vers
Western Names
1
In the format of western names,which name is put first?( )D
- A、Family name
- B、Last name
- C、Surname
- D、First name
2
Bill is the short version of ( ).A
- A、William
- B、Steven
- C、Robert
- D、Richard
3
There is only one given name in western name.( )错误
What is Culture
1
Culture is the beliefs, ( ) and way-of-life of a community or society.C
- A、traditions
- B、habits
- C、customs
- D、costumes
2
Which one is not the key aspect of Chinese culture?( )D
- A、Chinese food
- B、Spring Festivel
- C、Chinese medicine
- D、Football
3
Chinese culture is better than American culture.( )错误
Topography of the USA
1
( ) and Hawaii are seperated from American mainland.D
- A、Colorado
- B、Indiana
- C、Alabama
- D、Alaska
2
The two significant mountain ranges of American are ( ) and Appalachian Mountains.A
- A、Rocky Mountains
- B、Andes Mountains
- C、Alps Mountains
- D、Atlas Mountains
3
Which is the largest states by population?( )C
- A、Texas
- B、New York
- C、California
- D、Florida
4
Boston is on the West Coast of America.( )错误
Three icons of America
1
Why is Yellowstone National Park important?( )A
- A、Because it is the first national park in the world.
- B、Because it is in America.
- C、Because it is the biggest national park in America.
- D、Because it is the first national park in America.
2
Washington, Jefferson, () and Lincoln’s faces are made on the Mount Rushmore.( )B
- A、Madison
- B、Roosevelt
- C、Kennedy
- D、Adams
3
Which country provided the Statue of Liberty to America?( )D
- A、The United Kingdom
- B、Canada
- C、Australia
- D、France
Comparison of the USA and China
1
Which is not the major environment issues of America?( )C
- A、Air pollution
- B、Water shortage
- C、Loss of agricultural land
- D、desertification
2
Which one is wrong, about the geography of America and China?( )A
- A、China has more railways than America.
- B、America has two neighbour countries, Canada and Mexico.
- C、Both America and China’s climates vary greatly.
- D、America’s land is less than China’s, but water in America is more than China.
3
The most fresh water used in China is in ( ).D
- A、Domestic
- B、Industry
- C、Livestock
- D、Agriculture
4
In 2013, the population of China is about ( ) more than that of America.B
- A、3 times
- B、4 times
- C、5 times
- D、6 times
5
The total area of China is bigger than America.( )错误
6
America’s population growth rate is lower than China’s.( )错误
Comparison of the USA and China 2
1
The first three ethnic groups in the USA are ( ).A
- A、White, Hispanic and Black
- B、White, Black and Hispanic
- C、White, Black and Asian
- D、White, Asian and Black
2
In China, the life expectancy is ( ) years. C
- A、70
- B、72
- C、75
- D、79
3
1 kilogram is ( ) pounds. D
- A、6
- B、7
- C、1
- D、2
4
All the countries in the world adopt the metric system, except ( ), Myanmar and Liberia.B
- A、the UK
- B、the USA
- C、France
- D、Japan
5
Everyone in America and China can read and write.( )错误
Overview
1
Which country is the second largest economy in the world?( )A
- A、China
- B、Japan
- C、South Korea
- D、Germany
2
Which one of following is not an American company?( )D
- A、Google
- B、CocaCola
- C、Facebook
- D、Airbus
3
Per capita means a person.( )正确
Comparison of the USA and China
1
According to the 2013 statistics, which one of the following is wrong?( )C
- A、The smallest part in the economic structure of developed countries is agriculture.
- B、The biggest part of GDP composition in America is Services.
- C、In 2013, GDP growth rate in America is higher than that in China.
- D、In 2013, America’s inflation rate is lower than China’s.
2
Which one is right about the labour force in America and China?( )A
- A、Most of American labour force are in services.
- B、Both America and China have the least labour force in agriculture.
- C、Most Chinese labour force are in agriculture.
- D、American labour force is more than Chinese.
3
( ) is most used for the electricity production in the USA and China.D
- A、Water
- B、Nuclear
- C、Wind
- D、Coal
4
The UAS and ( ) is the major export markets of China.C
- A、Canada
- B、Mexico
- C、Japan
- D、South Korea
5
Both American and Chinese governments have significant direct involvement in the economy.( )错误
6
Now services in China grows very fast.( )正确
7
The poverty lines in America and China are the same.( )错误
Agriculture in the USA
1
( ), Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and California have the most farms in the USA.C
- A、Arizona
- B、Maryland
- C、Texas
- D、Nevada
2
Which one is wrong about the American agriculture?( )D
- A、Large family farms are much more productive.
- B、In 2000, farm jobs are very few in America.
- C、Most income of farm households is from non-farm sources.
- D、In America, all farmers have jobs in cities.
3
In 2012, the top 5 agricultural commodities of America are ( ), cattle, soybeans, dairy products and chickens for meat. A
- A、Corn
- B、Potato
- C、Tomato
- D、Cotton
4
96% of the farmers are black people.( )错误
5
In 2008, most of American agriculture imports were from China.( )错误
Global Financial Crisis
1
Recession is ( ) of negative GDP growth.D
- A、1 quarter
- B、2 quarters
- C、3 quarters
- D、4 quarters
2
The GFC Recession started in ( ).A
- A、the USA
- B、the UK
- C、Japan
- D、France
3
The cause of the GFC Recession in 2007 was ( ). B
- A、Stock bubble burst
- B、Property bubble burst
- C、Dotcom bubble burst
- D、Asset price bubble burst
4
Which one of following is wrong about the GFC Recession? ( )D
- A、Banks stopped lending.
- B、Companies cut jobs.
- C、Stock market crashed.
- D、People got more job opportunity.
5
China was not affected much by the GFC Recession.( )正确
A Hero and a Villain
1
Bernie Madoff’s clients lost about ( ) billion dollars.A
- A、10
- B、20
- C、30
- D、40
2
The New York magzine called Bernie Madoff ( ).C
- A、Villain
- B、Hero
- C、Monster
- D、Saviour
3
Warren Buffett was born in a rich family.( )错误
Discovery of the ‘New World’
1
The main European power was Spain, France, ( ) and Great Britain.B
- A、Italy
- B、Portugal
- C、Russia
- D、Germany
2
Christopher Columbus was the first person to cross the ( ) Ocean.D
- A、Pacific
- B、Indian
- C、Arctic
- D、Atlantic
3
Christopher Columbus did 5 voyages between 1492 and 1503.( )错误
British Colonies
1
The Britain founded ( ) colonies along the East Coast in America.C
- A、11
- B、12
- C、13
- D、14
2
The first fight between local people and British soldiers was at ( ).D
- A、Washington D.C.
- B、New York
- C、Boston
- D、Lexington and Concord
3
John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Thomas Jefferson and ( ) wrote The Declaration of Independence. A
- A、Benjamin Franklin
- B、Abraham Lincoln
- C、George Washington
- D、Paul Revere
4
British people migrated to America with the ship called Mayflower in 1620.( )正确
5
The Declaration of Independence was made in 1775.( )错误
American War of independence
1
The war of Independence was between ( ).D
- A、America and France
- B、America and Holland
- C、America and Spain
- D、America and Britain
2
In 1778, ( ) signed Treaty of Alliance with America. C
- A、Spain
- B、Holland
- C、France
- D、Britain
3
Britain won the Battle of Yorktown.( )错误
Building the New Nation
1
The first constitution, Article of Confederation was made in ( ).D
- A、1778
- B、1779
- C、1780
- D、1781
2
The first president of Amercia was ( ).A
- A、George Washington
- B、Abraham Lincoln
- C、Benjamin Franklin
- D、Thomas Jefferson
3
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of ( ) of America.C
- A、State
- B、Law
- C、Treasury
- D、War
4
There were ( ) Chief Justice in the Supreme Court.A
- A、1
- B、3
- C、8
- D、9
5
Thomas Paine was born in France.( )错误
A Hero, Traitor and Genius
1
George Washington declared ( )A
- A、Thanksgiving Day
- B、Christmas
- C、Halloween
- D、New Year’s Day
2
Which one is right about George Washington?( )D
- A、He was graduated from college.
- B、He had three children.
- C、He had no experience in military action.
- D、He was revered as the “Father of the United States”.
3
Which one is wrong about Benjamin Franklin?( )A
- A、He was also a Doctor.
- B、He loved reading.
- C、He started the first public library in Philadelphia.
- D、He was 81 when he went to the Constitutional Convention.
4
Which document was not signed by Benjamin Franklin?( )D
- A、The Declaration of Independence
- B、Treaty with France
- C、Peace Treaty
- D、Article of Confederation
5
During the War of Independence, Benedict Arnold sold military secrets to France.( )错误
6
Benjamin Franklin was born in a rich family and well educated.（ ）错误
Timeline of Major Events (1800-1899)
1
The first railway was built in ( ).B
- A、1827
- B、1828
- C、1829
- D、1830
2
The war with Mexico was started in ( ).A
- A、1846
- B、1847
- C、1848
- D、1849
3
The first telephone line was built in 1877.( )正确
Territorial Expansion
1
America purchased Louisiana Territory with ( ) million dollars from France.D
- A、2
- B、5
- C、10
- D、15
2
The USA purchased Florida from ( ).A
- A、Spain
- B、the UK
- C、France
- D、Italy
3
Texas was the ( ) state of America.C
- A、26th
- B、27th
- C、28th
- D、29th
4
Which one is wrong about Hawaii?( )A
- A、It is in the Atlantic Ocean.
- B、There are 8 main islands.
- C、It is the 50th states of America.
- D、America took over Hawaii government from the local king.
5
Before America purchased it,Alaska was belong to Mexico.( )错误
6
The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage, which is also the capital city.( )错误
The American Civil War
1
The Civil War started in ( ).A
- A、1861
- B、1862
- C、1863
- D、1864
2
Which was wrong about the Civil War?( )D
- A、America was kept as one country.
- B、Slavery was abolished.
- C、After the Battle of Gettysburg, the North started to win.
- D、The South was strong in “hard power”.
3
Which one of following is wrong about Abraham Lincoln?( )C
- A、He was the 16th president of America.
- B、He was killed in 1865 when the Civil War was just finished.
- C、He was a businessman and then became politician.
- D、He was born in a poor farm family.
4
In the Civil War, the North was weak, and the South was strong.( )错误
5
Modern weapons were used in the Civil War.( )正确
6
In the Civil War, the North lost more people than the South.( )正确
