[考试]星火英语2008英语专业8级考试人文知识与改错

[考试]星火英语2008英语专业8级考试人文知识与改错 星火英语《2008英语专业8级考试人文知识与改错》 1(The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4,______. A.1774 .B 1778 C.1775 D.1776 2. The largest lake in Britain is _________. A. Loch Lomond B. the Lough Neagh C. Windermere D. Ullswater 3. The origin of the American party system can be traced to______. A. the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the War of Independence. B. the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti- Federalists. C. the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slavery. D. the struggle between the elections of President 4.The Hundred Years' War between Britain and France was fought ____ A. from 1327 to 1453 B. from 1337 to 1453 C. from 1347 to 1453 D. from 1357 to 1453 5. The second largest state of the United States is _________. A. Texas B. Alaska C. California D. Haw 6. American presidents are elected _________. A. every two years B. every four years C. every five years D. every six years 7. Australia is the world's largest exporter of_________. A. wheat B. dairy products C. meat D. wool 8. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the_____ and the North Sea in the east. A. east B. south C. west D. north 9. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Prime Minister in Britain? A. He is appointed by the Queen. B. He is Minister for the Civil Service. C. He sits in the House of Commons. D. He is elected every four years 10. In 1608, French explorer, Samuel de Champlain established his habitation in _____. A. Montreal B. Ottawa C. Quebec D. Toronto 11. In America the judicial is headed by _________. A. the President B. Congress C.. the Supreme Court D. the Secretary General 12. The English Parliament is originated from _________. A. Model Parliament B. All Estates Parliament C. Great Council D. Long Parliament 13. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake______. A. Superior B. Ontario C. Victoria D. Michigan 14. The British people hold ______ as the festival to remember the people who died in the two World We A. Easter Monday B. Armistice Day C. Guy Fawkes Day D. Boxing Day 15. The 1920's in the United States has been described as a period of_____. A. culture revival B. loss of purpose C. development of science and technology D. material success and spiritual frustration 16. Oxford is on _____ A. the Thames River B. River Clyde C. the Severn River D. the Great Lakes 17. What is NOT true for Britain's temperature? A. It is generally mild and temperate. B. It has frequent changes. C. It is of the maritime type. D. It often has extremes of temperature. 18 The third largest political party in Australia is _________. A. the Australian Labor Party B. the Liberal Party of Australia C. the National Party of Australia D. the Democratic Party of Australia 19. Which of the following languages is NOT spoken in Scotland? A. English. B. Scottish. C. Gaelic. D. Danish. 20. Among the most typical English sports. _________has been in existence since the 16th centurv. A. rugby B. soccer G. cricket D. boxing 21. The earliest institution of higher learning set up in America was____. A. California University B. Yale University C. Harvard College D. Chicago University 22.Which of the following tribes first came to Britain? A. Anglos B. Saxons C .Jutes D Celts 23. On the island of Great Britain, there are _________________. A. four political divisions, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland B. four political divisions, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland C. three political divisions, England, Scotland and Wales D. three political divisions, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland 24. The theme of Thanksgiving has always been _________. A. friendship and happiness B. peace and plenty, health and happiness C. cooperation and rich reward D. love and happiness 25.In Britain only about _________ of the population are farmers but they manage 70% of the land area. A. 2% B. 3% C. 4% D. 5% 26._______ brought the new religion, Christianity to Britain. A. The Celts B. The Anglo-Saxons C. Jutes D. The Romans 27. The Grand Canyon in north-western _________ is one of nature's most impressive sights. A. Utah B. Arizona C. Nevada D. Idaho 28. The Bill of Rights is the term used for _________ to the Constitution of the United States. A. the first ten amendments B. the last five amendments C. the tenth amendment D. the most important amendment 29. The "basics" taught in the American elementary schools are _________. A. social studies, arithmetic and reading B. science, reading, writing and arithmetic C. reading, writing and arithmetic D. physical education, reading and writing 30. The largest lake situated entirely in Canada is _________. A the Great Lakes B. Great Bear Lake C Great Slave Lake D.Lake Winnipeg 31. The Norman Conquest of _____ is perhaps the best –known event in English history. A.1063 B 1064 C 1065 D 1066 32. The "New Deal" was advanced by President_________. A. Franklin D. Roosevelt B. Theodore Roosevelt C. William McKinley D. Thomas Woodrow Wilson 33. The smallest state of the United States is _________. A. Rhode Island B. Maine C. Texas D. Alaska 34. Which of the following statements is TRUE about The Commonwealth of Nations? A. It is a voluntary, free association of 50 independent sovereign states. B. There are a large number of British immigrants in each of the Nations. C. All the countries lived under the British law and government. D. All the countries fought on the side of Britain in the two world wars. 35. Each of the fifty states of the USA elects _________ senators. A.10 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2 36. The last war between the United States and Britain began in _________. A. 1879 B. 1945 C.1812 D.1941 37. The Republic of Ireland became independent in the year _________. A. 1918 B. 1920 C. 1945 D. 1949 ,38 The English Civil War is also called _________. A. the Puritan Revolution B. the second Magna Carta C. the Long Parliament D. the Anglican War 39. Australia has always been a continent with few people mainly because _________ A. Australia is too far away from Europe B. Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the world's continents C. Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seas D. Most of the continent is hot and dry 40.______ came into the throne at the age of 25 and reined the country for 45 years while remaining single. A. Elizabeth I B. Elizabeth II C. Mary D. Victoria 41. When was the referendum on Quebec's future status held in Canada? A. 1994. B. 1995. C. 1996. D. 1997. 42. The goal of Roosevelt's New Deal was _________. A. to save the American economic and political system B. to get America out of the depression C. to weaken monopoly interests in America D. to strengthen the power of the president 43. London's Metropolitan Police Force is directly under the control of A. the Lord Chancellor B. the Home Secretary C. the Attorney General D. the Prime Minister 44. In area, the United States is the _________largest country in the we A. 2nd B. 3rd C. 4th D. 5th 45. The Black Death, which ravaged England in 1348-1349, carried off______. A. three fourths of the population B. one fourth of the population C. one fifth of the population D. one half of the population. 46. What is the most important economic activity in Canada A. Manufacturing. B. Farming. C. Mining. D. Forestry 47. The Backbone of North America refers to the _________. A. Appalachian Mountains B. Rocky Mountains C. Cascade Mountains D. Sierra Nevada Mountains 48. Apart from a break during the Second World War, the BBC has been providing regular television broadcasts since _________. A. 1935 B. 1936 C. 1937 D. 1938 49. In the 1960s pop music underwent a revolution when _________ became famous and turned their hometown of Liverpool into a place of pilgrimage A. the Beach Boys B. the Rolling Stone C. the Animals D. the Beatles 50. The principal author of The Declaration of Independence was_______. A. Benjamin Franklin B. George Washington C. Thomas Jefferson D. John Adams 51. Who is chiefly responsible for education in the US? A. The federal government. B. The state government C. The county government. D. The Ministry of Education 52. Which of the following is NOT a national daily newspaper? A. Financial Times B. The Guard C.The Times D. The Observer 53. The longest river in Britain is the _________. A. Severn B. Thames C. Clyde D. Tees. 54.Christopher Columbus who first discovered the New Continent came from_________. . A. England B. Ireland C. Spain D Italy 55. Which day is Lincoln's Birthday? A. February 12. B. February 22. October 12. C. July 4. D. 56. In the United Kingdom, the party, which wins the _______ number of seats in the House of Commons, becomes the official opposition. A. largest B. second largest C. third largest D. fourth largest 57. At first, Australia was settled by the British as a colony_____. A. to receive free settlers B. to supply Britain with wool and food C. to receive convicts from Britain D. to expand the British imperial power 58. The emblem of the Democratic Party is A. elephant B. donkey C. bear D. bull 59. The Mississippi, which is sometimes called _________, has played a vital role in the history of the United States. A. "Old Man River" B. "Moon River" C. "Old Father River" D. "Mother of the United States" 60. The last one of the 13 colonies was______ , which was established in 1733 A. North Carolina B. South Carolina C. Georgia D. Maryland 61. Australia is located in _________. A. the southern hemisphere B. the northern hemispher( C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Arctic 62. Nearly _________ of the land in Canada has no permanent population A. 68% B. 79% C. 89% D. 98% 63. The election of _________made Margaret Thatcher to power and she became the first woman Prime Minister. A. 1979 B. 1980 C. 1982 D. 1992 64. The Canada Council mainly concerns with _________. A. art . education C. business D. diplomacy 65. Of all the symbols, which are considered to represent fertility and new life are most frequently associated with Easter? A. The pumpkin and the turkey. B. The lamb and the beef. C. The spring peas and the potatoes. D. The egg and the rabbit. 66. To its full sense, the British Parliament consists of _________. A. the House of Lords and the House of Commons B. the House and the Senate C. the Queen and the House of Lords D. the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons 67. The United States has less than 6% of the world's population; yet it produces about _________ of the total world output. A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D. 35% 68. Which is NOT a British News Agency? A. Reuters B. The Press Association Ltd C. AFX News Ltd D. United Press International 69. The US formally entered the Second World War in ________. A. 1937 B. 1939 C. 1941 D. 1943 70.JWhen Oliver Cromwell died in 1658, and was succeeded by his soi the regime began immediately to collapse. A. Henry B. Hamilton C. Richard D. Charles 71. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the National Health Service in Britain? A. It provides for every resident a full range of medical services. B. It is administered by the local government. C. It was established in 1948. D. It is based on the principle that there should be a full range of publicly provided services designed to help the individual stay healthy. 72. The tenure of office of federal judges is _________ in U. S. A. 4 years long B. for life C. 8 years long D. 5 years long 73. In America, the three biggest newspapers are of the following EXCEPT A. New York Times B. Reader's Digest C. Washington Post D. Los Angels Times 74. Natural gas was discovered in _________ in Britain. A. English Channel B. Irish Sea C. Lake Noah D. the North Sea 75. For electoral purposes Britain is divided into 651 constituencies, each of which returns __ to the House of Commons. A. one member B. two members C. three members D. four members 76. Sears Tower is in _________. A. Boston B. New York C. Chicago D. Los Angeles 77. Britain was by 1830 the "workshop of the world" because of _________. A. agricultural revolution B. industrial revolution C. colonial expansion D. invention of steam engine 78. The typical organizational pattern for elementary and secondary schools in the United States is that of_________. A. classified schools B. vocational schools C. graded schools D. public schools 79. With regard to its size, Australia is _________ country in the world. A. the third largest B. the fourth largest C. the fifth largest D. the sixth largest 80. China and America established diplomatic relations in January _________. A. 1972 B. 1976 C. 1978 D. 1979 .81 _______ is the home of golf. A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Ireland 82(In the United States, the first largest immigration movement took place _______. A. right after the War of Independence B. in the mid-1810s C. at the turn of the 20th century D. right after the Civil War 83. Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? A. In the Highlands. B. In the central Lowlands. C. In the Uplands. D. In the west of Scotland. 84. Rock-and-roll in the early 1960s in the United States was music for _________. A. teenagers B. black audience C. white adult audience D. people of all ages 85. Two main tiers of local authority through Enplane] and Wales are: _________ A. counties and the smaller districts B. states and counties C. states and provinces D. provinces and towns 86. The financial, manufacturing and transportation center of the United State' A. New York B. Washington D. C. C. Philadelphia D. Chicago 87. In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 ________ . A. can legally receive partly free education B. can legally receive completely free education C. can not receive free education at all D. can not receive free education if their parents are rich 88. In the U. S. , Constitutional Amendment can go into effect after it is approved by________. A. a two-thirds vote of both houses B. three-fourths of the states C. two-third of the states D. half of the states 89. The most famous leaders of black movements in the U. S. were _________. A. Douglas B. Martin Luther King C. Malcolm X D. Garrison 90. The real power of the British government lies in _________. A. the House of Commons B. the cabinet headed by the Prime Minister C. the Prime Minister D. the Queen 91. Most of the colleges and universities in the U. S. are located _________. A. in only 5 or 6 states along the Atlantic coast B. in the South C. in states with a large population D. along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts 92.Britain became a world leader in ______during the middle of the 19th century. A. iron and steel industry B. textile industry C. shipbuilding D. farming 93. What forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the United States? A. The Rio Grande River. B. The southern Rocky Mountains. C. The Colorado River. D. The Gulf of California. 94. The Bill of Rights was introduced by _____. A. Jefferson B. Washington C. James Madison D. John Adams 95. The Great Barrier Reef is included on the World Heritage list because it has______. A. the most beautiful seascape in the world B. the greatest number of islands in the world C. the most diverse and complex marine life in the world D. the longest coast in the world 96. The two very important crops in Britain are _________. A. barley and corn B. wheat and rice C. barley and oats D. wheat and barley 97. Canada and _________share a 6,378-kilometer boundary. A. United States B. Mexico C. France D. Spain 98. Compulsory education extends from _____ years old in Britain. A. 5 to 15 B. 5 to l6 C. 6 to 16 D. 6 to 17 99. The first President was ___ in American history. A. George Washington B. Abraham Lincoln C. Thomas Jefferson D. Andrew Jackson 100.Edinburgh is the capital of________. A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Northern Ireland 101. Church of England archbishops and bishops are appointed by _________. A. the Prime Minister B. the Lord Chancellor C. the Monarch D. the Parliament 102. Reuters was founded in _________. A. 1715 B. 1751 C. 1851 D. 1815 103. When the president of the U. S. signs an act passed by Congress into law, it still can be cancelled if_________. A. the lower federal court decides that it goes against previous laws B. the Supreme Court decides that it goes against previous laws C. the lower federal court decides it is unconstitutional D. the Supreme Court decides it is unconstitutional 104.Where is the chief agricultural land in Britain". A. In the east and southeast B. In the northeast C. In the south D. In the north 105. The following are the factors that have contributed to the development U. S. economy EXCEPT _________. A. the vast space and resources of the land B. the ideals of freedom and economic opportunity C. English as its national language D. hard work by the people 106. Which branch of the American government has the power of final interpretation of the constitution? A. The Supreme Court. B. The President C. The House of Representatives D. The Senate. 107. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London,was built by _________. A. King Harold B. Robin Hood C. Oliver Cromwell D. William the Conqueror 108. The United States is _________. A. the most populous country in the world B. the second most populous country in the world C. the third most populous country in the world D. the fourth most populous country in the world 109. The Royal National Eisteddfod is a(n)_________ festival of poetry, mu other arts. A. English B. Scottish C. Welsh D. Irish 110. _________is the favored language of Irish nationalists who wish to preserve cultural apartness from Britain. A. English B. Irish C. French D. Celtic 111. The largest city in Canada is _________. A. Vancouver B. Ottawa C. Toronto D. Montreal 112. The cultivated land in the U. S. makes up _________ of the total land. A. 21% B. 31% C. 41% D. 51% 113. All the following universities are located in New England EXCEPT_____. A. Yale B. Harvard C. MIT D. Berkeley 114. Which of the following is NOT in the east part of U. S. A.? A. Massachusetts. B. Maine. C. North Carolina. D. Louisiana. 115. Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 because of _________. A. the Great Depression B. the Black Power Movement C. the Watergate Scandal D. his Isolation policy 116. On which day is Halloween celebrated? A. 5 November. B. 31 October. C. 17 March. D. 25 December. 117. In Australia, April 25th is known as _________. A. Australia Day B. Independence Day C. Anzac Day D. ANZUS 118. _______has the world's oldest written constitution. A. American B. Canada C. England D. Australia 119. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? A. The cultural center. B. The business center. C. The financial center. D. The sports center. 120. Where is the international tennis championships held? A. Wembley. B. Wimbledon. C. St. Andrews. D. Clapham. 121. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, is located in _________. A. Hawaii B. Alaska C. Texas D. the Arctic 122. ____is the largest city in Australia and is one of the world's greatest sea ports. A. Sydney B. Melbourne C. Brisbane D. Perth 123. The origins of the most Canadians are _________. A. the Eskimos B. Indians C. British D. French 124.Which of the countries doesn't recognize Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State? A. Canada. B. Australia. C. New Zealand. D. United States. 125._______ is America's most important food crop. A. Corn B. Wheat C. Rice D. Barley 126. The headquarter of the United Nations is located in _________. A. Washington D. C. B. Geneva C. New York D. Boston 127. Which of the following is not a top American magazine? A. Reader's Digest B. USA Today C. TV Guide D. National Geographic 128. Among the Great Lakes, which one is entirely in the United States? A. Lake Superior B. Lake Michigan C. Lake Huron D. Lake Erie 129. The Gilded Age, borrowing the title of an 1873 novel by Mark Twain, to _________. A. the years between the Civil War and the start of the 20th century B. the years before the Civil War C. the years after the 1920s D. the years between 1873 and the Second World War 130. Many aspects of Australia are similar to those of Britain EXCEPT___ A. language B. system of government C. the Australian flag D. plants and animals 131. During World War II, the leaders of the United States, _________ an met three times. A. Canada B. Australia C. the Soviet Union D. China 132. _____is America's leading center of heavy industry. A. The Midwest B. The Northeast C. The American South D. Pacific Coast 133. It was during _________reign that the name Great Britain came into b A. Mary's B. Anne's C. James 11's D. Oliver Cromwell 134. In Canada, laws must be passed by both Houses and signed by ____ A. the Governor-General B. the Prime Minister C. Queen Elizabeth II D. Head of the Supreme Court 135. With the greatest concentration of colleges and universities, _______is producing the highly skilled labor. A. New York B. Chicago C. Boston D. Atlanta 136. _________ is a national symbol in New Zealand. A. The kiwi B. Kangaroo C. A unique flower D. Koala 137. New Zealand is sometimes called the world's biggest farm. It is the world’s largest exporter of _________. A. beef B. lamb and mutton. G. wheat D. corn 138. Which of the following is NOT true for Canadian Prime Minister? A. He sits in the House of Commons. B. He is one member of the cabinet. C. He is elected every 4 years. D. He is the leader of the majority party. 139. One of the most far-reaching consequences of the Second World War brought to Britain was that _________. A. it hastened the end of Britain's empire B. it made the country fall into economic depression C. it stimulated the development of the country D. it made the country become the world's leading country 140. The original New Zealand residents are _______. A. Eskimos B. Maoris C. Indians D. Inuits 141. Valentine's Day on February 14 is a day _________. A. for family union B. for university students C. to memorize those killed by the Roman Emperor D. for lovers 142. In 1801, ________became the first president to be inaugurated in Washington D. C. A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. Lincoln D. John Adams 143. The largest city in New Zealand is _________. A. Auckland B. Wellington C. Christchurch D. Dunedin 144. The 50th state in America is ________. A. Alaska B. Texas C. Hawaii D. Rhode Island 145. _______birthday is a great event in Britain since it marks the beginning of full manhood or womanhood. A. The twenty-first B. The eighteenth C. The nineteenth D. The twentieth 146. In 1620, 201 Pilgrims, to escape religious persecution, sailed to the New World in a ship called Mayflower. They arrived at _________. A. New York B. Georgia C. Virginia D. Plymouth 147. In Australia, the Constitution can be changed only by____ A. referendum B. British Queen C. the Prime Minister D. the Supreme Court 148. _________ is the eldest of Australian parties. A. The Liberal Party of Australia B. The Australian Labor Party (ALP) C. The National Party of Australia D. The Australian Democrats 149. Which of the following is NOT one of the most populous states in America? A. California B. Texas C. Florida D. Arizona 150. Which of the following is a famous magazine in Australia? A. The Age B. The Australian Financial Review C. The Australian Woman's Weekly D. The Sydney Morning Herald Key: 1.D 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.D10.C 11.C 12. C 13.A 14.B 15.D 16. A 17. D 18.C 19.D 20. C 21. C 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26.D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31.D 32. A 33. A 34. A 35. D 36. C 37. D 38. A 39. D 40. A 41. B 42. B 43. B44. C 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. B49.D 50. C 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. D 55. A 56.B 57.C 58.B. 59.A 60.C 61. A 62. C 63. A 64. A 65.D 66.D 67. B 68.D 69. C 70. C 71.B 72.B 73.B 74.D 75.A 76.C 77. B 78.C 79. D 80. D 81. B 82. B 83. B 84. 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