北京语言大学网络教育学院17春《英语国家概况》I作业3 完整正确满分答案

17春英语国家概况（I）作业_3交卷时间：2017-09-18 15:46:35 试卷得分：100 分一、单选题 1. (4 分)_ is the oldest newspaper in Australia. A. The Sydney Morning Herald B. The Australian C. The Mercury D. The Australian Financial Review 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 2. (4 分)The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and（）. A. peat bogs B. rapid streams C. small islands D. high cliffs 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 3. (4 分)In Britain, thanks to the militant feminist movement of the suffragettes before the First World War, votes were granted to women over（）in 1918. A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 35 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 4. (4 分)The Australian Constitution can only be changed by_. A. the Prime Minister B. the Governor-General C. the Parliament D. referendum 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 5. (4 分)The two animals in Australias coat of arms are _. A. koala and kangaroo B. emu and kangaroo C. emu and koala 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 6. (4 分)Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four nations, but is quite well-known in the world for_. A. its most famous landmark, the Giants Causeway B. its rich cultural life C. its low living standards D. its endless political problems 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 7. (4 分)Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _ . A. Hamlet and Paradise Lost B. Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise Lost C. Paradise Lost and Shepherds Calendar D. Romeo and Juliet and Shepherds Calendar 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 8. (4 分)Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia? A. The smallest continent B. The largest island C. The highest continent D. The driest continent 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 9. (4 分)The largest state in Australia in terms of population is _. A. Queensland B. New South Wales C. Western Australia D. Victoria 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 10. (4 分)Why has Australia always been a continent with few people? A. Because Australia is too far away from Europe B. Because Australia is the least mountainous and most level of the worlds continents C. Because Australia is separated from the rest of the world by seas D. Because most of the continent is hot and dry 纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 二、判断题 1. (4 分)Britain, Canada, Russia, China and the US are the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 2. (4 分)The Welsh keep their own language, Welsh. And all those Welsh-speakers are also fluent in English.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 3. (4 分)The executive branch of Australian government is headed by the Governor-General who is the representative of the Queen.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 4. (4 分)The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 5. (4 分)Convicts wives in England were discouraged from following their husbands to Australia.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 6. (4 分)The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 7. (4 分)The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 8. (4 分)In proportional terms, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 9. (4 分)The Good Friday Agreement, approved on 10 April 1998, assures the loyalist community that Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom and it wont change its political status unless the majority of the people Northern Ireland agree.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 10. (4 分)The home of golf is Scotland纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 11. (4 分)The first powerful flight in the world was made by Frank Whittle in the US in 1903.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 12. (4 分)The convicts Elizabeth and James Ruse became the first successful farming family in Australia.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 13. (4 分)The long wool boom helped to increase the population of Australia significantly.纠错 得分： 4 知识点： 英语国家概况（I ） 14. (4 分)While the English are largely prote