【学历类职业资格】英语国家概况自考题-23及答案解析.doc

1、英语国家概况自考题-23 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B/B(总题数：31，分数：31.00)1.Mummers Parade held in _ is one of the most popular New Years Day activities. A. New York City B. Washington . C. Philadelphia D. Pasadena（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.The most exciting place in the United States on New Years Eve is _. A. Rockefel

2、ler Center in New York City B. Times Square in New York City C. Independence Hall in PhiladelPhia D. Pasadena in California（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.The symbols which are associated with Valentines Day are the following except _. A. cards decorated with hearts B. cupid armed with bow and arrow C. flowers t

3、ied with red ribbons D. toast turkey（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.Valentines Day is on _. A. April 1st B. November 20th C. February 14th D. May 4th（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.The most important patriotic holiday in the U.S. is _. A. Halloween B. Veterans Day C. Thanksgiving Day D. Independence Day（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6._ i

4、s not associated with Halloween. A. Ghost costumes and witches hats B. Pumpkin-lanterns C. Trick or treat D. Reunion dinner（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7._ is the biggest and best-loved holiday in the United States. A. Independence Day B. Thanksgiving Day C. Christmas Day D. New Years Day（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Gene

5、rally speaking, Canada can be divided into _ geographical regions. A. three B. four C. five D. six（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.In Canada, it is difficult to do farming in Atlantic provinces because _. A. the region is too hilly B. dairying is more popular than farming C. the weather is too extreme in those pr

6、ovinces D. the growing season is short and the soil is poor（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.Tourist trade is important in economy in _ with rich green mountains and valleys. A. British Columbia B. Atlantic provinces C. the Canadian-Shield D. St. Lawrence-Great Lakes provinces（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Quebec differs fr

7、om other Canadian provinces because _. A. it is very rich in oil B. it is ideal for wheat growing C. it has a strong French culture D. its tourist trade is very important to the economy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Much of Canadians southern part of the Prairie Provinces is ideal for _ growing. A. apple B. ri

8、ce C. wheat D. potato（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.The chief manufacturing district of Canada is _. A. Southeastern Ontario B. Newfoundland C. Nova Scotia D. New Brunswick（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.The city that has an ice-free harbor as Canadas major outlet to the Pacific Ocean is _. A. Ottawa B. Quebec C. Toronto

9、D. Vancouver（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.The Rocky Mountains and the Coast Mountains are located in _. A. Atlantic provinces B. The Prairie provinces C. the Canadian Shield D. British Columbia（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.It was _ who established the settlement in Canada in 1608. A. Henry Hudson B. John Cabot C. Jacqu

10、es Carder D. Samuel de Champlain（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.The European discovery of Canada can be traced back to the end of the _ century. A. 14th B. 15th C. 16th D. 17th（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.The rivals in the gradual conquest of those parts of North America in the 17th century not claimed by the Spanish we

11、re the _. A. Spanish and English B. French and Spanish C. English and French D. Russian and English（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.When John Cabot discovered Newfoundland and the east coast of Canada in 1497, he thought he had reached _. A. India B. northeast China C. Mexico D. east China（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.In

12、1885, Canada was linked from coast to coast because _. A. a canal was constructed B. many expressways were built C. a national highway was finished D. the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.In 1931 by _ Canada was formally declared to be a sovereign nation and became a member

13、of the Commonwealth of Nations. A. the Quebec Act B. the Act of Union C. the Statute of Westminster D. the British North American Act（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.During World War , Canada fought as an ally of _ with nearly one million people serving in the armed forces. A. Germany B. Swiss C. Italy D. Britai

14、n（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.As a result of World War , Canada _. A. established the Canadian Navy B. experienced a rapid growth in its territory C. increased the control over its foreign relations D. found its place among the nations of the world（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.According to the new federal Immigration

15、Act (1978), the following are the fundamental objectives of Canadian immigration law except _. A. family reunion B. concern for refugees C. promotion of the economic development of the country D. preservation of British culture（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.In recent years there has been a decline in European

16、applications to immigration to Canada and an increase in those from Asia, the Caribbean and _. A. the U.S. B. New Zealand C. Australia D. North America（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26.Which of the following statements about immigration in Canada is not true? A. It is estimated that one-third of Canadians were bo

17、rn in other countries. B. Immigration has always been an important source of its population growth. C. Immigration has played an important role in the development of its economy. D. In the past Britain and Western Europe were the principal sources of Canadian immigration.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.27.Since 19

18、45 the Canadian government has adopted a policy of _ migration to Canada. A. free B. selected C. restricted D. encouraging（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.28._ are the two official languages in Canada. A. French and Indian B. English and French C. English and Italian D. Italian and French（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.29.Which o

19、f the following best describes the result of Canadian governments long-held policy of assimilation? _ A. It won a popular support across the country. B. It proved to be a great success. C. It failed in achieving the desired effect. D. It brought disastrous effect to the Canadian society.（分数：1.00）A.B

20、.C.D.30.In 1971, the Canadian Government adopted a policy of _, recognizing that cultural pluralism within a bilingual framework was the essence of the Canadian identity. A. unilingualism B. multilingualism C. biculturalism D. multiculturalism（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.31.The Inuit and Indians in northern Can

21、ada _. A. have stopped hunting B. have moved from tents to houses in towns C. have experienced much change in their life styles D. have totally got used to the non-native Canadian way of life（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、B/B(总题数：11，分数：33.00)32.What decisions do grown-ups and children often make on New Years Da

22、y?（分数：3.00）_33.On which day does Easter fall?（分数：3.00）_34.What is the largest city in Canada?（分数：3.00）_35.Which province is the most highly developed part of Canada?（分数：3.00）_36.Besides being the capital city of Canada, what is special about the city of Ottawa in terms of language?（分数：3.00）_37.Why i

23、s Winnipeg called the Chicago of Canada?（分数：3.00）_38.Where is the name “Canada“ believed to have come from?（分数：3.00）_39.On which side did Canada fight during WW?（分数：3.00）_40.Who set up the Canadian navy?（分数：3.00）_41.What are the two largest ethnic groups in Canada?（分数：3.00）_42.Which system made the

24、greater change in Canadian immigration policy in 1967?（分数：3.00）_三、B/B(总题数：3，分数：36.00)43.Easter Sunday（分数：12.00）_44.The Canadian Shield（分数：12.00）_45.Multiculturalism in Canada（分数：12.00）_英语国家概况自考题-23 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B/B(总题数：31，分数：31.00)1.Mummers Parade held in _ is one of the most popular

25、New Years Day activities. A. New York City B. Washington . C. Philadelphia D. Pasadena（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 在美国，费城举行的化装游行是最受欢迎的元旦活动之一。2.The most exciting place in the United States on New Years Eve is _. A. Rockefeller Center in New York City B. Times Square in New York City C. Independence Hall i

26、n PhiladelPhia D. Pasadena in California（分数：1.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 除夕夜，美国最大、最令人激动的地方是纽约市的时代广场。3.The symbols which are associated with Valentines Day are the following except _. A. cards decorated with hearts B. cupid armed with bow and arrow C. flowers tied with red ribbons D. toast turkey（分数：1.00）A.B.

27、C.D. 解析：解析 人们普遍赠送装饰有两颗心和鲜花的卡片表达爱情。有时他把爱情信息放在一个心形的巧克力盒子里，或者放在用红丝带系好的一束鲜花里。糖果、香水、珠宝或是带有心形和弓箭武装起来的丘比特(罗马爱神)的图片也可以用来表达爱情。4.Valentines Day is on _. A. April 1st B. November 20th C. February 14th D. May 4th（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 圣瓦伦丁节是 2 月 14 日，是情人的节日。5.The most important patriotic holiday in the U.S. is

28、 _. A. Halloween B. Veterans Day C. Thanksgiving Day D. Independence Day（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 独立纪念日是全美国的法定假日，是美国最重要的爱国假目，是国家的生日。6._ is not associated with Halloween. A. Ghost costumes and witches hats B. Pumpkin-lanterns C. Trick or treat D. Reunion dinner（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 在万圣节，孩子们戴着奇怪的面具，挨家

29、挨户地吓唬朋友或邻居，并用“捉弄或招待”(给我点好东西，要不然就捉弄你们)来威胁他们。因此孩子们都穿上鬼怪服装，戴上面具、巫婆的帽子，吃玉米糖，提一盏南瓜灯去搞恶作剧。7._ is the biggest and best-loved holiday in the United States. A. Independence Day B. Thanksgiving Day C. Christmas Day D. New Years Day（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 圣诞节(12 月 25 日)是庆祝耶稣基督诞生的节日，是美国最大、最受人喜欢的节日。8.Generally s

30、peaking, Canada can be divided into _ geographical regions. A. three B. four C. five D. six（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 加拿大从东到西可分为六个区域。9.In Canada, it is difficult to do farming in Atlantic provinces because _. A. the region is too hilly B. dairying is more popular than farming C. the weather is too extr

31、eme in those provinces D. the growing season is short and the soil is poor（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 在加拿大，短暂的生长季节加之贫瘠、多岩的土壤，使大西洋省区不适合农业发展。10.Tourist trade is important in economy in _ with rich green mountains and valleys. A. British Columbia B. Atlantic provinces C. the Canadian-Shield D. St. Lawrence

32、-Great Lakes provinces（分数：1.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 旅游业是大西洋诸省区经济的主要部分。郁郁葱葱的山脉和山谷使这些省成为加拿大最美丽的地方。11.Quebec differs from other Canadian provinces because _. A. it is very rich in oil B. it is ideal for wheat growing C. it has a strong French culture D. its tourist trade is very important to the economy（分数：1

33、.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 魁北克不同于加拿大的其他省的是其强烈的法国文化。12.Much of Canadians southern part of the Prairie Provinces is ideal for _ growing. A. apple B. rice C. wheat D. potato（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 大草原诸省位于安大略省以西，包括马尼托马、萨斯喀彻温和阿尔伯达省。该地区属北美大平原的加拿大部分。这些省份南部的很多地区由平坦、肥沃的大块草场组成。它很适于种植小麦。13.The chief manufacturing dist

34、rict of Canada is _. A. Southeastern Ontario B. Newfoundland C. Nova Scotia D. New Brunswick（分数：1.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 安大略省的东南部是加拿大的主要工业区。14.The city that has an ice-free harbor as Canadas major outlet to the Pacific Ocean is _. A. Ottawa B. Quebec C. Toronto D. Vancouver（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 温哥华岛是一个

35、极为重要的不冻港，也是加拿大到太平洋的主要通道及太平洋沿岸最大的货运港口。15.The Rocky Mountains and the Coast Mountains are located in _. A. Atlantic provinces B. The Prairie provinces C. the Canadian Shield D. British Columbia（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 不列颠哥伦比亚省位于加拿大的太平洋海岸。该地区有着崎岖的山脉、山间高原及富饶的河谷，最重要的山脉是落基山脉和海岸山脉，它们贯穿全省。16.It was _ who est

36、ablished the settlement in Canada in 1608. A. Henry Hudson B. John Cabot C. Jacques Carder D. Samuel de Champlain（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 1608 年，法国探险家塞缪尔德张伯伦在现在的魁北克城建立了他的“住地”，扎下了法裔加拿大人的根。17.The European discovery of Canada can be traced back to the end of the _ century. A. 14th B. 15th C. 16th D. 17t

37、h（分数：1.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 欧洲人发现加拿大可追溯到 15 世纪末期。18.The rivals in the gradual conquest of those parts of North America in the 17th century not claimed by the Spanish were the _. A. Spanish and English B. French and Spanish C. English and French D. Russian and English（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 英国人和法国人逐渐每服了

38、西班牙人没有提出主权要求的北美领土，在逐步征服的过程中，他们又成了对手。19.When John Cabot discovered Newfoundland and the east coast of Canada in 1497, he thought he had reached _. A. India B. northeast China C. Mexico D. east China（分数：1.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 卡波特率领一支英国探险队发现了纽芬兰岛和加拿大东海岸他在岸边插上一个巨大的十字架，然后返航回国，说他已经到了中国的东北。20.In 1885, Canada

39、was linked from coast to coast because _. A. a canal was constructed B. many expressways were built C. a national highway was finished D. the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 1885 年加拿大太平洋铁路竣工通车，它把东西海岸连接起来。21.In 1931 by _ Canada was formally declared to be a sovereign nat

40、ion and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. A. the Quebec Act B. the Act of Union C. the Statute of Westminster D. the British North American Act（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 加拿大国根据 1931 年的威斯敏斯特条例，包括加拿大在内的不列颠自治领正式宣布成为英国的伙伴国。从那时起加拿大就成为英联邦国家的成员。22.During World War , Canada fought as an ally of _

41、 with nearly one million people serving in the armed forces. A. Germany B. Swiss C. Italy D. Britain（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 在二战期间，加拿大以英国盟国的身份作战(19391945 年)。23.As a result of World War , Canada _. A. established the Canadian Navy B. experienced a rapid growth in its territory C. increased the control

42、 over its foreign relations D. found its place among the nations of the world（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 二战后，加拿大就成为世界民族之林的一员。24.According to the new federal Immigration Act (1978), the following are the fundamental objectives of Canadian immigration law except _. A. family reunion B. concern for refugees C. promotion of the economic development of the country D. preservation of British culture（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 1978 年新联邦移民法首次清楚地肯定了加拿大移民法的目的：家庭团圆，没有歧视、关心难民和推进加拿大经济、社会、人口及文化目标的实现。这部新法规定了三类可接收移民：家庭类、国际公约难民和独立移民。25.In recent years there has been a decline in European applications to immigration t