【学历类职业资格】英语国家概况自考题-24及答案解析.doc

1、英语国家概况自考题-24 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.Australia is located between _ and the Indian Ocean.（分数：1.00）A.the South Pacific OceanB.the Atlantic OceanC.the North SeaD.the Arctic2.Which of the following statements about Australia is true? _（分数：1.00）A.It is the world“s fifth largest country and is surro

2、unded by seaB.It is the smallest and the only continent that contains only one countryC.It is a continent that contains only Australia and New ZealandD.It is the world“s smallest continent and the world“s fourth largest country3.Which of the following statements about Australia is not true? _（分数：1.0

3、0）A.It lies south of the equatorB.It is the world“s smallest continentC.It is the flattest and lowest continentD.It is the continent that contains more than one country4.The highest peak in Australia is _ which is 2,255 metres above sea level.（分数：1.00）A.the OutbackB.the PlateauC.the Eastern Highland

4、sD.Mount Kosciusko5.In Australia _ has the country“s richest farmland and best grazing land.（分数：1.00）A.the Great Western PlateauB.the Eastern HighlandsC.the Central Eastern LowlandsD.the Outback6.Australia“s most common native plants are _.（分数：1.00）A.palms and rosesB.willow and sunflowersC.eucalypts

5、 and wattlesD.pine and orchids7.The head of state of Australia is _.（分数：1.00）A.the GovernorB.the PresidentC.the Prime MinisterD.the Queen of England8.80% of Australians live in _.（分数：1.00）A.the westB.the northC.the south and eastD.the central9.About _ of the land in Australia is used for sheep and c

6、attle grazing on large properties called _.（分数：1.00）A.30%, farmsB.60%, stationsC.80%, rangesD.70%, grassland10._ is the only city on the western coast of Australia with a population of over one million.（分数：1.00）A.PerthB.SydneyC.BrisbaneD.Melbourne11.The Australian political division borders are draw

7、n _.（分数：1.00）A.along straight lines of latitude and longitudeB.along rivers and forestsC.along mountain rangesD.along natural features12.The first Australian colony, established by Britain in 1788 and called the premier state, is _.（分数：1.00）A.VictoriaB.TasmaniaC.QueenslandD.New South Wales13.Queensl

8、and is also called _.（分数：1.00）A.the garden stateB.the sunshine stateC.the premier stateD.the state of excitement14.Adelaide is internationally well-known _.（分数：1.00）A.for its arts festivalB.for its leading role in lumberingC.for its most prosperous agricultureD.for its production of half of the worl

9、d“s opals15.The sunniest city in Australia is _.（分数：1.00）A.SydneyB.MelbourneC.AdelaideD.Darwin16.The national capital of Australia is _ and the largest city in Australia is _.（分数：1.00）A.Canberra, BrisbaneB.Sydney, AdelaideC.Melbourne, AdelaideD.Canberra, Sydney17.As far as Australian culture is conc

10、erned, the history of Australia can be divided into the following phases with the exception of _.（分数：1.00）A.the period of the original culture of Aboriginal peopleB.the period of the dominant British cultureC.the period of Asian cultureD.the period of a multicultural society18.Since the 1940s and 19

11、50s, Australian culture has come more and more under the influence of _ mass culture and giant entertainment industry.（分数：1.00）A.BritishB.AmericanC.FrenchD.Italian19.New Zealand is situated about 1,500 km to _ of Australia.（分数：1.00）A.southwestB.northwestC.northeastD.southeast20.Because the country i

12、s very narrow, no place in New Zealand is more than _ from the sea.（分数：1.00）A.145kmB.130kmC.110kmD.95km21.New Zealand is just _ the International Date Line.（分数：1.00）A.east ofB.onC.west ofD.south22._ is the capital of New Zealand.（分数：1.00）A.AucklandB.WellingtonC.TorontoD.Montreal23.A chain of mountai

13、ns runs almost the whole length of South Island in New Zealand. The highest peak is _.（分数：1.00）A.Mt RuapehuB.Mt CookC.Mt NgaurohoeD.Mt Tongariro24.Earthquakes in New Zealand do not cause many deaths because of _.（分数：1.00）A.the dormant volcanoesB.the concrete building materialsC.the small population

14、in many areasD.the mild magnitude of the earthquake25.The longest river in New Zealand is _.（分数：1.00）A.the WaikatoB.the RangitataC.the CluthaD.the Wanganui26.Rain falls all year in New Zealand, but it falls more in _.（分数：1.00）A.springB.summerC.autumnD.winter27.The largest lake in New Zealand is _.（分

15、数：1.00）A.Lake EricB.Lake MichiganC.Lake TaupoD.Lake Superior28.A _, where two parts of the earth“s crust meet, runs the length of New Zealand.（分数：1.00）A.fault lineB.built areaC.dormant volcanoD.geothermal area29.The natural disasters in New Zealand may include _.（分数：1.00）A.earthquakes, volcanoes and

16、 floodingB.volcanoes, flooding and heavy snowsC.earthquakes, flooding, and heavy snowsD.volcanoes, heavy snows and earthquakes30.The red _ is called New Zealand Christmas tree because it flowers in December.（分数：1.00）A.rataB.pohutukawaC.kowhaiD.totara31.The only native mammals in New Zealand are _.（分

17、数：1.00）A.rabbitsB.batsC.opossumsD.goats32.Most animals in New Zealand are _.（分数：1.00）A.native to the landB.brought from EnglandC.introduced from North America onlyD.ill adapted to New Zealand conditions33.The natives of New Zealand are known as the _.（分数：1.00）A.AboriginesB.MaorisC.IslandersD.Tasman3

18、4.The first British settlers came to New Zealand in 1840 through _, and they hoped to start model colonies by planned migration.（分数：1.00）A.the New Zealand CompanyB.the British East India CompanyC.a private immigration agencyD.the Dutch East India Company35.The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 was an agree

19、ment between _.（分数：1.00）A.the Maori whalers and the British CrownB.the Maori people and the British missionariesC.the Maori traders and the British missionariesD.the chiefs of the Maori people and the British Crown36.According to the Treaty of Waitangi, _ is entitled to make laws in New Zealand.（分数：

20、1.00）A.the Maori peopleB.the British settlersC.the Queen of EnglandD.the New Zealand government37.In Second World War, a very high proportion of Maoris men fought with distinction in _ and _.（分数：1.00）A.North Africa, Southern EuropeB.North Europe, Southern AfricaC.North Africa, Northern EuropeD.South

21、 Africa, Southern Europe38.What are the geographical features of Australia as a continent? （分数：2.00）_39.What is the climate of Australia like? （分数：2.00）_40.Which is Australia“s largest lake? （分数：2.00）_41.What explains the absence of large forests of laissez faire? （分数：2.00）_42.How does the hot and d

22、ry weather in Australia affect the vegetation? （分数：2.00）_43.Why is Australia known as a multicultural society? （分数：2.00）_44.How about Australia“s export of wool? （分数：2.00）_45.What does ACT stand for in Australian political division? （分数：2.00）_46.In terms of land area and population, which is the lar

23、gest state and which is the smallest one in Australia? （分数：2.00）_47.Why does Great Britain have the greatest influence upon Australia? （分数：2.00）_48.How many main islands does New Zealand have? （分数：2.00）_49.Where is the volcanic activity in New Zealand? （分数：2.00）_50.What is the climate of New Zealand

24、? （分数：2.00）_51.What is partly the reason for New Zealand to have changeable weather and to be often windy? （分数：2.00）_52.How do the New Zealanders usually refer themselves to? （分数：2.00）_53.What is Maoritanga? （分数：2.00）_54.The Land Down Under （分数：7.00）_55.Flying Doctors （分数：8.00）_56.Kiwi （分数：8.00）_57.

25、Maoritanga （分数：8.00）_英语国家概况自考题-24 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.Australia is located between _ and the Indian Ocean.（分数：1.00）A.the South Pacific Ocean B.the Atlantic OceanC.the North SeaD.the Arctic解析：解析 澳大利亚东面被塔斯曼海和太平洋包围，西面是印度洋，北面是珊瑚海、阿拉弗拉海和帝汶海，南面是南印度洋和大澳大利亚湾。2.Which of the following statements about

26、 Australia is true? _（分数：1.00）A.It is the world“s fifth largest country and is surrounded by seaB.It is the smallest and the only continent that contains only one country C.It is a continent that contains only Australia and New ZealandD.It is the world“s smallest continent and the world“s fourth lar

27、gest country解析：解析 澳大利亚面积 770 万平方公里，是世界上最小的一个大洲。但澳大利亚是一个大国，是继俄国、加拿大、中国、巴西和美国之后的世界上第六大国。澳大利亚是惟一的只包含有一个国家的大洲。3.Which of the following statements about Australia is not true? _（分数：1.00）A.It lies south of the equatorB.It is the world“s smallest continentC.It is the flattest and lowest continentD.It is th

28、e continent that contains more than one country 解析：解析 澳大利亚在南半球，是世界上最小的一个大洲，是惟一的只包含有一个国家的大洲。在世界上七个大洲中，它是最平坦、最低，并且是惟一一个能开着汽车到达最高山顶的大洲。4.The highest peak in Australia is _ which is 2,255 metres above sea level.（分数：1.00）A.the OutbackB.the PlateauC.the Eastern HighlandsD.Mount Kosciusko 解析：解析 澳大利亚没有很高的山，

29、最高的山峰是科修斯科山，海拔 2255 米。5.In Australia _ has the country“s richest farmland and best grazing land.（分数：1.00）A.the Great Western PlateauB.the Eastern HighlandsC.the Central Eastern Lowlands D.the Outback解析：解析 澳大利亚中东部低地地区有澳大利亚最富饶的农田和最好的牧场。6.Australia“s most common native plants are _.（分数：1.00）A.palms and

30、 rosesB.willow and sunflowersC.eucalypts and wattles D.pine and orchids解析：解析 澳大利亚最著名的动植物不仅适应了这些炎热干燥的条件，而且对这块大陆来说很多种类是独一无二的。桉树和金合欢树能抗旱防火，并能生长在贫瘠的土壤中。7.The head of state of Australia is _.（分数：1.00）A.the GovernorB.the PresidentC.the Prime MinisterD.the Queen of England 解析：解析 澳大利亚的政府首脑仍然不是首相(总理)，而是英国的女王

31、。8.80% of Australians live in _.（分数：1.00）A.the westB.the northC.the south and east D.the central解析：解析 80%的澳大利亚人居住在较凉爽湿润的南部和东部地区。9.About _ of the land in Australia is used for sheep and cattle grazing on large properties called _.（分数：1.00）A.30%, farmsB.60%, stations C.80%, rangesD.70%, grassland解析：解析

32、 澳大利亚大约 60%的土地用作放牧牛羊的大牧场，大牧场被称为“站”。10._ is the only city on the western coast of Australia with a population of over one million.（分数：1.00）A.Perth B.SydneyC.BrisbaneD.Melbourne解析：解析 澳大利亚人口超过百万的城市有五个，其中四个城市(悉尼、墨尔本、布里斯班、阿德雷德)在东海岸，另一个叫佩斯的城市在西海岸。11.The Australian political division borders are drawn _.（分

33、数：1.00）A.along straight lines of latitude and longitude B.along rivers and forestsC.along mountain rangesD.along natural features解析：解析 澳大利亚的政治区划的边界是沿经纬度的直线，而不是沿自然特征划分。12.The first Australian colony, established by Britain in 1788 and called the premier state, is _.（分数：1.00）A.VictoriaB.TasmaniaC.Quee

34、nslandD.New South Wales 解析：解析 新南威尔士是第一个殖民地；也是澳大利亚最古老的州。13.Queensland is also called _.（分数：1.00）A.the garden stateB.the sunshine state C.the premier stateD.the state of excitement解析：解析 昆士兰也被叫做阳光州，因为它每天有七个半小时的光照时间。14.Adelaide is internationally well-known _.（分数：1.00）A.for its arts festival B.for its l

35、eading role in lumberingC.for its most prosperous agricultureD.for its production of half of the world“s opals解析：解析 澳大利亚的首府阿德雷德，以其艺术节而闻名于世。15.The sunniest city in Australia is _.（分数：1.00）A.SydneyB.MelbourneC.AdelaideD.Darwin 解析：解析 达尔文市是澳大利亚阳光最充足的城市，每天的光照时间达 8.4 小时。16.The national capital of Australi

36、a is _ and the largest city in Australia is _.（分数：1.00）A.Canberra, BrisbaneB.Sydney, AdelaideC.Melbourne, AdelaideD.Canberra, Sydney 解析：解析 澳大利亚的首府是堪培拉。新南威尔士的首府悉尼，是澳大利亚最大的城市，有人口 360万，是世界上的大型海港之一。17.As far as Australian culture is concerned, the history of Australia can be divided into the following p

37、hases with the exception of _.（分数：1.00）A.the period of the original culture of Aboriginal peopleB.the period of the dominant British cultureC.the period of Asian culture D.the period of a multicultural society解析：解析 本题主要考查的知识点是澳大利亚的文化发展阶段。就澳大利亚文化来说，澳大利亚的历史可分为几个主要阶段：澳大利亚土著人的土著文化时期，主导文化时期，少数民族文化的成长时期，多

38、元文化社会的出现和建立时期。18.Since the 1940s and 1950s, Australian culture has come more and more under the influence of _ mass culture and giant entertainment industry.（分数：1.00）A.BritishB.American C.FrenchD.Italian解析：解析 自从 20 世纪 40 年代和 50 年代以来，澳大利亚文化受美国大众文化和美国巨大娱乐业的影响越来越大。19.New Zealand is situated about 1,500

39、 km to _ of Australia.（分数：1.00）A.southwestB.northwestC.northeastD.southeast 解析：解析 从新西兰西北 1500 公里，跨过塔斯曼海，是澳大利亚。20.Because the country is very narrow, no place in New Zealand is more than _ from the sea.（分数：1.00）A.145kmB.130kmC.110km D.95km解析：解析 由于整个国家非常狭窄，所以新西兰的任何地方距海都不超过 110 公里。21.New Zealand is jus

40、t _ the International Date Line.（分数：1.00）A.east ofB.onC.west of D.south解析：解析 新西兰正好位于国际日期变更线以西的第一个时区。22._ is the capital of New Zealand.（分数：1.00）A.AucklandB.Wellington C.TorontoD.Montreal解析：解析 新西兰首都是惠灵顿。23.A chain of mountains runs almost the whole length of South Island in New Zealand. The highest p

41、eak is _.（分数：1.00）A.Mt RuapehuB.Mt Cook C.Mt NgaurohoeD.Mt Tongariro解析：解析 新西兰一连串的山脉几乎绵亘了整个南岛，最高峰为库克山。24.Earthquakes in New Zealand do not cause many deaths because of _.（分数：1.00）A.the dormant volcanoesB.the concrete building materialsC.the small population in many areas D.the mild magnitude of the e

42、arthquake解析：解析 新西兰经常会发生地震，但是由于许多地区人口的分布密度不大，因此地震通常不会导致很多人死亡。25.The longest river in New Zealand is _.（分数：1.00）A.the WaikatoB.the RangitataC.the Clutha D.the Wanganui解析：解析 新西兰最长河流是怀卡托河。源于北岛中部陶波湖以南山地，从湖东北端陶波镇附近流出，西北流经哈密尔顿，注入塔斯曼海。长约 425 公里。自河口上溯 130 公里至坎布里奇，可通航。上游水流湍急，建有水电站多座。下游谷地灌溉发达，是重要畜牧区。教材并未明确说明此点。26.Rain falls all year in New Zealand, but it falls more in _.（分数：1.00）A.springB.summerC.autumnD.winter 解析：解析 新西兰全年都有降雨，但冬天降雨更多。27.The largest lake in New Zealand is _.（分数：1.00）A.Lake EricB.La