英语国家概况问题版.doc

I、英语国家概况知识练习150题 1. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1774 1778 1775 1776 2. The largest lake in Britain is A. Loch Lomond B. the Lough Neagh C. Windermere D. Ullswater 3. The origin of the American party system can be traced to A. the struggle between the Royalists and revolutionaries in the War of Independence B. the constitutional debate between the Federalists and the anti-Federalists C. the struggle between those who upheld slavery and those who opposed slavery D. the struggle between the elections of President 4. The Hundred Years’ War between Britain and France was fought A. from 1327 to 1453 B. from 1337 to 1453 C. from 1347 to 1453 D. from 1357 to 1453 5. The second largest state of the United States is A. Texas B. Alaska C. California D. Hawaii 6. American Presidents are elected A. every two years B. every four years C. every five years D. every six years 7. Australia is the world’s largest exporter of A. wheat B. dairy products C. meat D. wool 8. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the and the North Sea is the east A. east B. south C. west D. north 9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Prime Minister in Britain? A. He is appointed by the Queen. B. He is Minister for the Civil Service. C. He sits in the House of Commons. D. He is elected every four years. 10. In 1608, French explorer, Samuel de Champlain established his habitation in A. Montreal B. Ottawa C. Quebec D. Toronto 11. In America the judicial is headed by A. the President B. Congress C. the Supreme Court D. the Secretary General 12. The English Parliament is originated from A. Model Parliament B. All Estates Parliament C. Great Council D. Long Parliament 13. The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake A. Superior B. Ontario C. Victoria D. Michigan 14. The British people hold as the festival to remem