2010年自考英语《英语国家概况》冲刺练习-Ireland.docVIP

目录 2010年自考英语《英语国家概况》冲刺练习19 1 2010年自考英语《英语国家概况》冲刺练习20 6 2010年自考英语《英语国家概况》冲刺练习19 Part of Ireland 1. Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of ______. A. its shape B. its connection with Britain C. its abundant natural resources D. its rich green countryside 2. Ireland is divided into two political parts: ______. A. Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland B. Southern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland C. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland D. Northern Ireland and Britain 3. The largest river in Ireland is ______. A. the Liffey River　B. the Dodder River C. the Shannon River　D. the Lough Derg 4. The most significant feature of Irish landscape is ______, which provide peat used for fuel. A. bogs　B. streams C. islands　D. cliffs 5. Which of the following is not true of Irelands climate? A. It is dry. B. It is moist. C. It is mild.　D. It is changeable. 6. Ireland has the following demographic features except ______. A. it has a low birthrate B. it has a late marriage age C. it has an excess of females in the population D. it has a high proportion of bachelors and spinsters of all ages 7. Ireland is unique among European countries for ______. A. its small population B. its beautiful scenery C. its rich natural resources D. its century-long population decline 8. The population decreased from the 1840s until about 1970, largely because of ______. A. a low birth rate　B. a high death rate C. a low employment rate　D. a high emigration rate 9. The population of Ireland is predominantly of ______ origin. A. English　B. Celtic C. Norman　D. French 10. In Ireland today about ______ of the population are Roman Catholics. A. 75%　B. 80% C. 90%　D. 93% 11. When did the Anglo-Saxons invade Ireland? A. In 432.　B. In 1170. C. In 1610.　D. In 1641. 12. Who was the first English king to bring all Ireland under English control? A. Henry II.　B. Henry III. C. Henry VIII.　D. James II. 13. Irish nationalism climaxed in ______.in which an Ir