内蒙古大学2006-2007 第一学期 (秋季)《英美概况》期末试卷2及答案

1、PAGE PAGE 4内蒙古大学 外国语学院英语系2006-2007 第一学期 (秋季)英美概况期末试卷2( A卷120 分钟 )姓名_ 学号_ 班级_重修标记题号 = 1 * ROMAN I = 2 * ROMAN II = 3 * ROMAN III总分得分Choose the Correct Answer in Each of the Following (30%)1、How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the United States?A. 35 B. 48C. 13 D. 502

2、、The United States has a land area of million square kilometers. A. 9.3 B. 9.8C. 930 D. 9803、Which river in the United States forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the US?A. the Ohio River B. the Columbia RiverC. the Colorado River D. the Rio Grande River4、The first English colony in America w

3、as founded at .A. Plymouth in 1607 B. Jamestown in 1620C. Jamestown in 1607 D. Plymouth in 16205、When did Christopher Columbus land on one of the Bahama Islands?A. 1490 B. 1492C. 1607 D. 14996、When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?A. On July2, 1776 B. In Septem

4、ber 1783C. On July 4, 1776 D. In May 17757、Who was the second President of the United States?A. Thomas Jefferson B. John AdamsC. James Madison D. Quincy Adams8、In Administration, American territory was nearly doubled.A. John Adams B. MadisonsC. Jeffersons D. Jacksons9、Which of the following is not w

5、ithin the power of the US President?A. He is responsible for the interpretation of the Constitution.B. He can veto any laws passed by the Congress. C. He appoints Justices in the Supreme Court. D. He is the effective head of the executive branch of government. 10、Members of are People who migrated f

6、rom Russia or Greece or parts of eastern Europe.A. Catholic Churches B. the Orthodox ChurchesC. Judaism Churches D. Quakers11、In the United States, Thanksgiving Day falls on .A. December, 25th B. the fourth Thursday in NovemberC. the first Tuesday in November D. July, 4th12、Which of the following ho

7、lidays originated in France?A. April Fools Day B. Thanksgiving DayC. Arbor Day D. Valentines Day13. The general election in America is held every _ years.A. 5 B. 4 C. 6 D. 314. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _.A. donkey B. elephant C. eagle15. _ has the sole right to interpret the Constitu

8、tion.A. The Cabinet B. The Supreme CourtC. President D. CongressExplain the following in English (70%)the Red ScareIndentured Servantsthe New DealHow did the United States expand its territory?What was the origin of Thanksgiving Day?答案CADCB CBAAB BABAB1. In 1917, communists took control of the gover

9、nment of Russia. Lenin predicted communist revolution would take place around the world. Americans shocked. In 1919, terrorist booming led to fears of a communist revolution.2. The most important source of labour in the colonies in the 17th century and for a large part of the 18th century. They sold

10、 their labor for a period of four to seven years in exchange for passage to America. The contract entitled the indentured servant to food, clothing, shelter and medical attention. At the end of his term of service he was provided with 50 acres of land, funds and a rifle.3. a, To deal with the Depres

11、sion, President Franklin Roosevelt rushed through Congress a great number of laws within the historic “Hundred Days”.b, Some of the famous ones in this New Deal program did not end the Depression, but the economy improved as a result of this program of government intervention.4. EnglandOhio, Indiana

12、, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin,Minnesota( Northwest Territory)Spain open the Mississippi riverNapoleonLouisiana1845 Texas addedMexico California and New MexicoMexico 30,000 square miles (10 million)5.In the United States, the fourth Thursday in November is called Thanksgiving Day. On this day, Amer

13、icans give thanks for the blessings they have enjoyed during the year. Thanksgiving is usually a family Day, celebrated with big dinners and happy reunions. Modern American Thanksgiving Day originated from the first Thanksgiving celebration by the Pilgrims more than 350 years ago. In September of 16

14、20, a small group of Puritans, together with some other passengers, set sail for the New World-America in order to be free from religious persecution. The Puritans began to call themselves Pilgrims because of their wanderings in search of religious freedom. Their ship, Mayflower, anchored in Plymout

15、h Harbor at last. The Pilgrims were poorly trained and poorly equipped to cope with life in the wilderness. During their first winter in the new land, they suffered tremendously. Poor food, hard work, infectious disease, and bitterly cold weather killed about half of them. In the spring of 1621, an Ind