英概期中试题.pptVIP

Mid-term Exam Questions 1. Please write out the names of the two main islands of the British Isles. 2. Please give out the two parts of Island of Ireland. 3. Among the four nations of the United Kingdom, which nation is not represented in Union Jack? 4. Give out the three parts of Great Britain. 5. Give out the name of the disputed island which is claimed sovereignty by both Argentina and Britain. 6. Write out the name of the highest mountain in U,K. 7.Try to find several adjectives to describe the major features of the climate in U.K. 8. Who are the ancestors of English? (Note: English rather British ) 9. Who are the ancestors of people in Wales and Scotland? 10. Give out the two outstanding features of Britain’s agriculture. 11.Give out the 3 financial centers of the world. 12.Give out the name of Britain’s central bank. 13. Give out the factors that make Britain a popular tourist destination. 14. Which city did the Industrial Revolution start from? 15. Give out the name of the biggest city of Scotland. 16.What kind of state is a welfare state? 17. Who is the Head of State of U. k.? 18. Who is the Head of Government of U.K.? 19. What kind of body is the British parliament? 20. Give out the comprising elements of parliament in Britain. 21. What does MPs stand for? 22. How long is the maximum duration of parliament in Britain? 23. Theoretically, who can become the Prime Minister of U.K.? 24. What factors will decide whether students can be admitted by university in Britain? 25.Write out the four stages of education in U.K. * *