内蒙古大学2008-2009 第一学期 (春季)《英美概况》期末试卷5及答案

内蒙古大学 外国语学院英语系2008-2009 第一学期 (春季)英美概况期末试卷5( A卷120 分钟 )姓名_ 学号_ 班级_重修标记题号III总分得分I、 Choose the Correct Answer in Each of the Following (60%)1、The image on the reverse of the Great Seal is .A. A pyramid B. A pyramid unfinishedC. A bald eagle D. An Eye of Providence2、How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the United States?A. 35 B. 48C. 13 D. 503、Which of the following was the last continental state added to the Union?A. Kentucky B. ArizonaC. Pennsylvania D. Alaska4、The United States has a land area of million square kilometers. A. 9.3 B. 9.8C. 930 D. 9805、Which of the following states is the smallest in area in the United States?A. Rhode Island B. TexasC. Hawaii D. New Jersey6、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 River7、The first English colony in America was founded at .A. Plymouth in 1607 B. Jamestown in 1620C. Jamestown in 1607 D. Plymouth in 16208、When did Christopher Columbus land on one of the Bahama Islands?A. 1490 B. 1492C. 1607 D. 14999、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 177510、 has been a dominant global financial center since World War and is home to the New York Stock Exchange.A. Chicago B. BroadwayC. Wall Street D. New York city11、Who was the second President of the United States?A. Thomas Jefferson B. John AdamsC. James Madison D. Quincy Adams12、In Administration, American territory was nearly doubled.A. John Adams B. MadisonsC. Jeffersons D. Jacksons 13、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. 14、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. Quakers15、In the United States, Thanksgiving Day falls on .A. December, 25th B. the fourth Thursday in NovemberC. the first Tuesday in November D. July, 4th16、Which of the following holidays originated in France?A. April Fools Day B. Thanksgiving DayC. Arbor Day D. Valentines Day17、Which of the following religious denomination comes from Scotland mainly?A. The Protestant Episcopal ChurchB. UnitariansC. PresbyteriansD. The Salvation Army18、 Which of the following colonies has an indirect voice in choosing their governors?A. charter colonies B. Proprietary coloniesC. Royal colonies19、The ideas of the Declaration of Independence were put into words by .A. Thomas Jefferson B. Benjamin Franklin C. George Washington D. Hamilton20、The War of 1812 was fought between A. England and FranceB. England and the United States. C. France and the United States.D. British Canada and the United States.21、The Fourteen Points delivered by President became the basis for the terms of the German surrender, as negotiated at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919. A. FDR B. RooseveltC. Woodrow Wilson D. Hoover22、Which President is resigned in his office?A. Bill Clinton B. Andrew JohnsonC. Ronald Reagan D. Richard Nixon23. The Judicial Branch is headed by _.A. the Supreme Court B. Congress C. President24. The general election in America is held every _ years.A. 5 B. 4 C. 6 D. 325. The symbol of the US Democratic Party is _.A. donkey B. elephant C. eagle26. _ has the sole right to interpret the Constitution.A. The Cabinet B. The Supreme CourtC. President D. C