英国对外关系练习.ppt

I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. When the World War II ended, Britain no longer was the largest military power in Western Europe. F 2. The UK was awarded a seat on the UN Security Council in recognition of its contribution in setting up the United Nations. F 3. According to the text, the most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history. T 4. The Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction on Britain’s foreign policy. T 5. The main government department involved is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FOC). T 6. Britain is a parliamentary monarch. F 7. There are about 60 members of the Commonwealth. F 8. The British host(做东道主） a large American military presence and there are 63 American military bases in the UK. T 9. Britain is not a member of the NATO due to its disagreement with some European countries on defence policy. F II. Choose the answer that best complete the statement or answers the questions. 1. The author holds that Britain had a big influence on the postwar international order because A. it used to be a great imperial power B. it had a strong military power and prestige. C. it defeated Hilter’s army D. it got support from its former colonies. 2. Which countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council? A. France, China, Germany, Russia and Britain B. The United States, France, Britain, Germany and Russia. C. China, Russia, France, Britain and the United States. D. China, Britain, France, the United States and Japan. 3. How much of the globe did Britain rule in its imperial prime? A. a fourth of the globe. B. a fifth of the globe. C. a third of the globe. D. two-thirds of the globe 4. The present British foreign policy is mainly influenced by some of the following factors. Which one is an exception? A. Its imperial history. B. Its geopolitical traits. C. Its special relationship with the United States. D. Its sc