北京语言大学21秋《英语国家概况》复习考核试题库答案参考1. Connecticut, in 1837, become the first state in the United States to pass a general aConnecticut, in 1837, become the first state in the United States to pass a general act of incorporation, making it relatively simple for any group to get a corporate charter by complying with a sets of rules.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B2. The Irish often have an informal style. in regard to work practice.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B3. A.beforeB.untilC.whenD.afterA.beforeB.untilC.whenD.after正确答案：B4. She will do whatever she has decided to do, ___the others say.A. it does not matter whShe will do whatever she has decided to do, ___the others say.A. it does not matter whatB. it matters whatC. no matter whatD. no matter how答案：C5. The USA includes 50 states and a federal district，the District of Columbia, which is the seat of the Federal Government.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B6. For payment we require 100% value, irrevocable L/C in our favour with partial shipment allowed clausFor payment we require 100% value, irrevocable L/C in our favour with partial shipment allowed clause available by draft at sight.我们要求用不可撤销的、允许分批装运、金额为全部货款并以我方为抬头人的信用证，凭即期汇票支付。
7. We ( ) with you as to the precise meaning of this phrase.A、distinguishB、differentiateC、differD、disintegrate参考答案：A8. The British press has a long history.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B9. In July 1978, British doctors at London&39;s Oldham Hospital created the worlds first “____ baby”, Louis Brown.A.man-madeB.artificialC.testD.test tube参考答案：D10. In more recent years, partly through Canadian diplomatic efforts, things like ______ and ______ have been put on the international agenda.A.arms control, human rightsB.economic crisis, inequalityC.organized crime, drug traffickingD.women'issues, the environment参考答案：D11. To their great ______ , the roof of the house caught fire． A．fear B．fears C．a fear D．the fearTo their great ______ , the roof of the house caught fire． A．fear B．fears C．a fear D．the fearA12. The three biggest newspapers are of the following except ____.A.New York TimesB.Readers DigestC.Washington PostD.Los Angeles Times参考答案：B13. Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent IrishIreland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent Irish state was never lost. In late 19th century, there was a campaign in parliament called “home-rule”-Irish political control of Irish affairs.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B14. On December 7th, 1941, Japan&39;s planes from carriers at sea made a swift and sudden raid on the United States&39; naval base at ____.A.seaB.islandC.Pearl HarborD.US参考答案：C15. The Yellowstone National Park was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A16. The BBC is not financed by payments from all people who possess TV sets.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A17. Shortly after the coronation of Richard, Henry Ⅱ&39;s son, he went on the Third Crusade.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B18. Since she________studied hard, she succeeded in her exam.A. wouldB. hadC. hasSince she________studied hard, she succeeded in her exam.A. wouldB. hadC. has参考答案：B19. William I ordered in 1086 the Domesday Book to be drawn up.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B20. The British economy was the ____ to have been fully industrialized.A.firstB.secondC.thirdD.last参考答案：A21. The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B22. Britain&39;s service sector produces 65% of the UK&39;s wealth with 70% of its workforce.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A23. The most important religious denomination in UK is the Church of ____.A.IrelandB.ScotlandC.EnglandD.Britain参考答案：C24. British colonial expansion began with _____.A.the establishment of the British East India Company in 1600B.the settlement of the Dutch East India Company at Cape Town in 1652C.the occupation of Chinese Hong Kong in 1841D.the colonization of Newfoundland in 1583参考答案：D25. [标签:内容]26. Most of the USA is in the temperate zone，with four distinct seasons and varying numbers of hot and co1d days each season, while the northern states and AIaska have extremely cold winters.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B27. We have duly received your Sales Contract No． 5630 (9) 50 tons walnutmeat we have booked with you． (We have duly received your Sales Contract No． 5630 (9) 50 tons walnutmeat we have booked with you． (10) please find the duplicate with our counter-signature．covering$Enclosed28. The Church of England today is all-inclusive, having the ability to be both Protestant and ____.A.CatholicB.BuddhistC.DaoistD.Tibetan参考答案：A29. Joe: Why will the plane from New York be delayed?Ann: ______Joe: Why will the plane from New York be delayed?Ann: ______正确答案：BB 解析：首先应读懂上文，后进行逻辑推理，选择填充词句。
上文意为“为什么纽约来的飞机要晚点?”所填充的词句意为“由于大雾的缘故30. America was named after Amerigo Vespucci.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B31. The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland&39;s accession to the EU.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A32. Harvard University was founded in ____.A.1366B.1633C.1636D.1363参考答案：C33. The system of individual tuition organized by the colleges is referred to as ____ system.A.tutorB.tutorialC.mentorD.guidance参考答案：B34. Which of the following is NOT true about the British monarchy?A.It is the oldest institution of governmentB.It goes back to at least the 9th centuryC.It has maintained the continuity over the past thousand yearsD.It seems that it enjoys no real power today参考答案：C35. No one had told Mr. Smith about there ______ a lecture the following day. (be)No one had told Mr. Smith about there ______ a lecture the following day. (be)being36. Buddhism is mainly distributed over Southern and Eastern ____.A.EuropeB.AfricaC.AmericaD.Asia参考答案：D37. With the publication of Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, Isaac Newton bound together the whole of nature by one universe force, ____.A.windB.rainC.waterD.gravity参考答案：D38. What is the idea behind checks and balances?A.To help the president get more powerB.To restrict governmental power and prevent its abuseC.To help the Congress to derive more authorities参考答案：B39. —Do you know Jim quarreled with his brother? —I don&39;t know, ______ ． A．nor don&39;t I care B—Do you know Jim quarreled with his brother? —I don't know, ______ ． A．nor don't I care B．nor do I care C．I don't care neither D．I don't care alsoB“neither/nor+助动词/be动词/情态动词”的结构表示“也不……”。
因此句子应倒装A选项错在用don't再次否定，C选项中neither的用法不对D选项缺连词40. The library in the school isn&39;t large. There are only ______ books in it. A) six thousand, fiveThe library in the school isn't large. There are only ______ books in it. A) six thousand, five hundred and forty-one B) six thousands and five hundreds and forty-one C) six thousands, five hundred forty and one D) six thousand, five hundreds and fourth-oneA注意千位数和百位数的读法和写法41. The weather has changed suddenly; ______ we must add more clothes.A．eventuallyB．subsequentThe weather has changed suddenly; ______ we must add more clothes.A．eventuallyB．subsequentlyC．accordinglyD．in accordance正确答案：C解析：本题为词义辨析题。
accordingly 意为“相应地；因此”；eventually 意为“最终”； subsequently 意为“后来；随后”；而 in accordance 通常后面接介词 with，表示“与……一致”本句大意为：天气突变，因此我们得多穿点衣服42. London&39;s fame and fortune is due its river.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B43. The President of Ireland is elected directly by the people.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B44. The United States is situated in the central part of North America with its two youngest states-Alaska and Hawaii.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B45. Abraham Lincoln is the sixteenth president of the USA from 1861 to 1865.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B46. 根据上下文填入适当的内容完成译文 HAZELINE SNoW Your skin is very sensitive and delicate and easy a根据上下文填入适当的内容完成译文 HAZELINE SNoW Your skin is very sensitive and delicate and easy affected by various factors-even by the slightest change in physical condition.HAZELINE SNOW beautifies your skin and makes it soft and smooth. Due to its unique formulation,HAZELINE SNOW is suitable for the skin of children and ad ults It contains moisture suitable even for the most sensitive skin After applying HAZELINE SNOW,you do not experience any greasy or uncomfortable feeling.HAZELINE SNOW works.It is rapidly absorbed and is immediate in its effect. Regular use of HAZELINE SNOW keeps your skin soft,smooth and lovelier. 夏士莲雪花膏 您的皮肤非常敏感、娇弱，容易受到各种因素的影响——______。
夏士莲雪花膏能美化您的肌肤，______适合儿童和成年人的皮肤它富含水分，甚至连最敏感的皮肤也能涂用 涂用后，没有油腻或不适之感经常使用使您的肌肤柔滑娇嫩，美丽动人甚至细微的环境变化也会影响您的皮肤$令您的肌肤柔滑娇嫩$夏士莲花膏配方独特$效果显著$吸收快$见效快47. Which of the following is not true about Britain?A.It used to be an imperial country in the worldB.It plays an active role as a member of European UnionC.It is a relatively wealthy and developed countryD.It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.参考答案：D48. The most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B49. The Times, which began publishing in 1785, is the British oldest daily newspaper.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B50. I am writing to find out the facts ( ) to your recent insurance claim.A. be relatedB. relateC. relating参考答案：C。