were founded under the command of Thomas Jefferson.(F)

3.The Civil War not only put an end to slavery, but also decided that America was a single, indivisible nation.(T)

4.Many American people approved of the Vietnam War.(F)

5.During Clinton's term, the economy developed steadily, resulting in a lower rate of unemployment.(T)

6.In 1990, American troops and the troops from allied nations launched Operation Desert Storm in order to drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.(T)

7.According to the American administration, Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were responsible for the terrorist event on September11,2001.(F)

8.The America government regarded Iraq a nation among the \

9.On March 19,2003,American and United Nation's troops, supported by several other countries, began an invasion of Iraq.(F)

10.Although the combat operations in Iraq are over, it is still hard for America to decide when to withdraw its army.(T)

Chapter 10

1.Bill of Rights was written into the Constitution in 1787.(F)

2.The form of American government is based on three main principles: federalism, the separation of powers, and respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.(T)

3.The U.S. Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and it consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.(F)

4.Certain presidential appointments must be approved by Congress.(T)

5.The judicial branch of the federal government consists of a series of courts: the Supreme Court, the courts of appeals and the district courts.(T)

6.Like Britain, the United States has a two--party system.(T)

7.The Democratic Party is conservative in terms of its ideology.(F)

8.American presidential campaign adheres to the \9.American foreign policy throughout the World War II was neutrality.(F)

10.American foreign policy during the Cold War period was containment and intervention.(T)

Chapter 11

1.America is the world's largest industrial nation.(T)

2.America has a mixed economy and the government has little control over businesses.(F) 3.Charter companies contributed to Britain's successful colonization of the U.S.(T)

4.In the U.S. Constitution, the recognition of the importance of \identified.(T)

5.Although slavery was abolished as a result of the Civil War, the owners of plantation in the South made more profits from selling their agriculture products.(F)

6.President Roosevelt's New Deal had little effect in dealing with the economic crisis in the early 1930s.(F)

7.The 1960s was a period of consolidation for the American businesses.(F)

8.American agricultural exports outweigh imports, leaving a surplus in the agricultural balance of

trade.(T)

9.Auto production is one of the important sectors in American manufacturing industry.(T)

10.The world economy has little to do with the growth and decline of the American foreign trade.(F)

Chapter 12

1.Education is governed by state and local governments instead of the national government in America.(T)

2.All American children are offered 12 years of compulsory public education.(T) 3.The first formal academic institution that a child attends is called kindergarten.(F)

4.After 12 years of schooling, American students receive a bachelor's degree at graduation.(F) 5.When selecting a college or university, undergraduate students have a great concern for its size, location and academic quality.(T)

6.In American institutions, a board of trustees composed of professionals is responsible for the administration.(F)

7.Usually, an undergraduate student has to earn 120 credits to receive a degree.(T)

8.Yale university is the second eldest institution of higher learning in the United States.(F)

9.It is The New York Times that first uncovered the Watergate Scandal in 1972 through the efforts of two reporters.(F)

10.Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in November.(F)

Chapter 13

1.Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin are two sources of American literary spirit.(T)

2.Walt Whitman introduced great innovations to American literature, and he devised a poetic style,free verse.(T)

3.Emily Dickinson's poems are usually long, exploring the inner life of the individual.(F) 4.Stephen Crane is famous for his writings about Americans living in Europe.(F)

5.Ezra Pound led the School of Imagism, which advocates a clear, highly visual presentation.(T) 6.As a Jewish writer, Saul Bellow focused on Jewish characters and social problems.(T) 7.Jack Kerouace's On The Road is a representative work of \

8.Alice Walker was passionate about both the civil rights movement and the women's movement, and The Color Purple is her masterpiece.(T)

9.America's most renowned playwright is Tennessee Williams, and his plays are highly experimental in form and style.(F)

10.Arthur Miller was concerned with the conflicts of the individual within society, and Death of a Salesman is his masterpiece.(T)

Chapter 14

1.Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of territory.(T)

2.Canada's expansive area can be divided into five geographic regions, each with a distinct landscape and climate.(T)

3.The lakes in Canada cover 7.6% of the Canadian landmass.(T)

4.Canada has a typical oceanic climate influenced by both Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.(F) 5.The Seven Years' War led to the British control of most of the territories in Canada.(F)

6.Canada was split into Upper Canada and Lower Canada in 1791.(T)

7.During World War II, neutral policy protected Canada from the wartime destruction.(F) 8.Quebec separated from Canada and established a French--speaking nation in the 1960s.(F)

9.Chretien's Liberal government succeeded in lowering the persistently high unemployment rate.(T)

10.Canada was the first country in the world to allow same--sex marriage.(F)

三、简答题

Chapter 1 geography people and language 1. what is the full name of the U.K?

A: the full name is the united kingdom of great Britain and northern Ireland. 2. Why do tourists from all over the world like to go to Scotland?

A: because they like to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery, to drink the scotch whisky and to see the Scotsmen wearing kilts and playing bagpipes.

3. How many periods can the development of the English language be divided into and what

are they?

A:the development of English language be divided into three period :old English , middle English ,modern English .

4. Why did English become more important after the Black Death?

A: the laboring and merchant classes grew in economic and social important after the Black Death. So English also grew in importance compared to French .

Chapter 2 History

5. What are the two components of the British parliament?

A: they are the House of Commons and the House of Lords. 6. What were some of Queen Victoria’s major achievements?

A:the Queen Victoria’s major achievements in almost every aspect : she promoted further industrial revolution, the building of railways and the growing of trade and commerce. By the end of her reign , British had developed to an empire including a quarter of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world’s landmass. 7. What were the two camps in Europe in world war I?

A: The central powers which included Germany ,Austria-Hungary , the ottoman empire and Bulgaria and allied powers which were mainly comprised of France , the Russian empire ,and British empire , Italy and the united states.

8. Why did Britain cooperate closely with the united states after world war II?

A: because they were allied during the war and share the same worries about the former soviet union.

Chapter 3 government and the commonwealth

9. What the three functions of the house of commons?

A: the three functions are : to draft laws, to scrutinize, criticize and restrain the activities of the government policy.

10. Why is the Conservative party sometimes called the “Right”?

A: because the conservative party is supported by landowners and businessmen, who are often from the middle and upper-middle class.

11. What kind of public image dose liberal democrats have in Britain?

A:the liberal democrats is perceived as “middle” between the conservation and the labor party . it is comparatively flexible and pragmatic in its balance of the individual and the social . it emphasizes the need for a change in Britain’s constitutional arrangements to make the government more democratic and accountable.

12. Why are independent candidates unlikely to win in the general election ?

A; Because even if they were elected, they would be powerless in parliament. Therefore , it is not possible for many people to vote for independent candidates. Chapter 4 economy

1. What was the negative aspect of Thatcher’s reform in the early 1980s?

A: its negative aspect was a rapid increase in unemployment . in 1982,the unemployment rate reached the level of the great depression years, with three million people out of work. 2. What are the characteristics of Britain’s agriculture?

A:britain’s agriculture is characterized by a small portion of the population engaged in agriculture activities with a high degree of mechanization. Although it employs a mere 1% of the country’s labor force , it meets around 60% of the national demands. 3. What happened to Britain’s beef industry in the mid-1990s?

A: Britain’s beef industry was hit badly by BSE, resulting in a ban on beef exports in 1996. 4. What are some of the popular tourist attractions in Britain?

The popular tourist attractions in England include : The Dorset and the East Devon Coast, the Lake District, Stonehenge , Windsor Castle, University towns of Oxford and Cambridge, Tower of London ,St.Paul’s cathedral and so on . Chapter 5 education ,media and holidays

1. What used to be the major functions of grammar schools and vocational schools in Britain?

The major functions of grammar schools were to train the most academically capable students and prepare them for university , whereas the major functions of vocational schools were to help less successful students to learn a trade.

2. What kind of subjects do Britain comprehensive schools provide?

Britain comprehensive schools provide a general education, offering both academic subjects like literature and science, and practical subjects like cooking and carpentry. 3. In what ways do British universities enjoy complete academic freedom?

British universities enjoy complete academic freedom because they can appoint their own staff, decide which students to admit, provide their own courses and award their own degrees.

4. How do the students in the open university receive their education?

The students follow university courses through textbooks, TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence ,video, and a network of study centers. 5. What role dose the media play in British leisure culture?

The media play an essential role in British leisure culture since it helps to shape the public’s opinion, determine people’s moral and political orientation and consolidate or undermine the rule or a government. Chapter 6 literature

1. What are the three categories of Shakespeare’s play and their representatives?

Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories: comedy, tragedy and historical play. The representatives of his comedies include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Merchant of