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内蒙古大学20062007 第一学期 (秋季)《英美概况》期末试卷2及答案

although the united states has produced most commercial films in the 20th century, movies did not originate in america. ()


参考答案：正确

You are Master of a vessel that is sold in a foreign country after discharge of cargo. What is your responsibility to the crew in regards to return to the United States?

A.You must provide air transportation to the nearest port of entry in the United States

B.You must provide passage to the port of original engagement

C.There is no requirement for return to the United States provided the voyage has exceeded 4 weeks duration

D.The crew can be employed on another United States vessel，but only if it is returning to the port of original engagement


正确答案：B

I will be going to the United States（ ）a business mission.
on


答案：
解析：
on a..mission“负有……使命”，为固定搭配。

The phrase “an area roughly the size of the United States” gives an indication of the size of________.

A) northern AfricaB) Niger
C) the Sahara D) all of Africa

答案：B
解析：

The United States will do that which is necessary to meet its ______ to its own citizens.

A.rules
B.promise
C.principles
D.obligations

答案：D
解析：
本题考察词义辨析。题目意为“美国会尽其对国民应尽的义务。”A选项意为“规则，条例”，B选项意为“许诺，允诺”，C选项意为“原则，法则”，D选项意为“义务，债务”。根据题意，这里是国家对人民尽义务。
　　

内蒙古大学 外国语学院英语系2006-2007 第一学期 (秋季)英美概况期末试卷2( A卷120 分钟 )姓名_ 学号_ 班级_重修标记题号IIIIII总分得分I、 Choose the Correct Answer in Each of the Following (30%)1、How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the United States?A. 35 B. 48C. 13 D. 502、The United States has a land area of million square kilometers. A. 9.3 B. 9.8C. 930 D. 9803、Which river in the United States forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the US?A. the Ohio River B. the Columbia RiverC. the Colorado River D. the Rio Grande River4、The first English colony in America was founded at .A. Plymouth in 1607 B. Jamestown in 1620C. Jamestown in 1607 D. Plymouth in 16205、When did Christopher Columbus land on one of the Bahama Islands?A. 1490 B. 1492C. 1607 D. 14996、When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?A. On July2, 1776 B. In September 1783C. On July 4, 1776 D. In May 17757、Who was the second President of the United States?A. Thomas Jefferson B. John AdamsC. James Madison D. Quincy Adams8、In Administration, American territory was nearly doubled.A. John Adams B. MadisonsC. Jeffersons D. Jacksons9、Which of the following is not within the power of the US President?A. He is responsible for the interpretation of the Constitution.B. He can veto any laws passed by the Congress. C. He appoints Justices in the Supreme Court. D. He is the effective head of the executive branch of government. 10、Members of are People who migrated from Russia or Greece or parts of eastern Europe.A. Catholic Churches B. the Orthodox ChurchesC. Judaism Churches D. Quakers11、In the United States, Thanksgiving Day falls on .A. December, 25th B. the fourth Thursday in NovemberC. the first Tuesday in November D. July, 4th12、Which of the following holidays originated in France?A. April Fools Day B. Thanksgiving DayC. Arbor Day D. Valentines Day13. The general election in America is held every _ years.A. 5 B. 4 C. 6 D. 314. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _.A. donkey B. elephant C. eagle15. _ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution.A. The Cabinet B. The Supreme CourtC. President D. CongressExplain the following in English (70%)1、 the Red Scare2、 Indentured Servants3、 the New Deal4、 How did the United States expand its territory?5、 What was the origin of Thanksgiving Day?答案I. CADCB CBAAB BABABII.1. In 1917, communists took control of the government of Russia. Lenin predicted communist revolution would take place around the world. Americans shocked. In 1919, terrorist booming led to fears of a communist revolution.2. The most important source of labour in the colonies in the 17th century and for a large part of the 18th century. They sold their labor for a period of four to seven years in exchange for passage to America. The contract entitled the indentured servant to food, clothing, shelter and medical attention. At the end of his term of service he was provided with 50 acres of land, funds and a rifle.3. a, To deal with the Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt rushed through Congress a great number of laws within the historic “Hundred Days”.b, Some of the famous ones in this New Deal program did not end the Depression, but the economy improved as a result of this program of government intervention.4. EnglandOhio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin,Minnesota( Northwest Territory)Spain- open the Mississippi riverNapoleon-Louisiana1845 Texas addedMexico -California and New MexicoMexico- 30,000 square miles (10 million)5.In the United States, the fourth Thursday in November is called Thanksgiving Day. On this day, Americans give thanks for the blessings they have enjoyed during the year. Thanksgiving is usually a family Day, celebrated with big dinners and happy reunions. Modern American Thanksgiving Day originated from the first Thanksgiving celebration by the Pilgrims more than 350 years ago. In September of 1620, a small group of Puritans, together with some other passengers, set sail for the New World-America in order to be free from religious persecution. The Puritans began to call themselves Pilgrims because of their wanderings in sea

The consequence of the three neutrality acts of the United States was（）

Ato make the United States gain time to arm itself

Bto actually help the aggressors by making clear that the United States would not intervene

Cto get the United States involved in the war

Dto prevent the United States form being dragged into the war


B
略

Between 1845 and 1854,about 1.5 million Irishmen emigrated to United States because of（）

Afamine

BEnglish oppression

Cwar

DBoth A&B


D
略

请从下列选项中选出“在美国，人人都能买到枪”地道的英文表达。（）

  • A、In the United States，everyone can buy a gun
  • B、In the United States，guns are available to everyone
  • C、In the United States，every person can buy a gun

正确答案:B

The consequence of the three neutrality acts of the United States was（）

  • A、to make the United States gain time to arm itself
  • B、to actually help the aggressors by making clear that the United States would not intervene
  • C、to get the United States involved in the war
  • D、to prevent the United States form being dragged into the war

正确答案:B

Between 1845 and 1854,about 1.5 million Irishmen emigrated to United States because of（）

  • A、famine
  • B、English oppression
  • C、war
  • D、Both A&B

正确答案:D

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