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1、Which of the following is NOT true about Britain? It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature? DramaWhere is the best agricultural land in Britain? In the southeast of EnglandWhich of the following about the Queen is NOT
2、 true? The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.How many counties do you know there are in Northern Ireland? 6Where do the majority of people in Scotland live? In the Lowlands.Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain? Differences of social systems betweenSc
3、otlandandWalesOn which day is Halloween celebrated? 25 DecemberWhich of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities? Comprehensive schoolsWhich of the following is NOT true about the British education? It"s dominated by the state.Which of the followi
4、ng is NOT an effect of the immigration on the British society? Class tension has been increased.Britain has its nuclear naval force since _. it"s a traditional sea powerHow many newspapers are there in Britain? 1400推荐精选The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former colonies as st
5、ates, came into being on _. Jan. 1, 1901_ is the oldest newspaper in Australia. The Sydney Morning Heraldl in 20 of the British population are of non-European ethnicity. TNorthern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry. FIn the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five
6、 years except in exceptional circumstances. TThe Prime Minister and Cabinet decide on the general direction of Britain's foreign policy. TOne reason for British decline is the loss of its colonies, especially India, which gained its independence in 1947. TWilliam Shakespeare is a great poet and
7、much is known of his life. FIt is commonly believed that Boxing Day involves the sport of boxing. FThe British media play an important role in shaping a national culture. TWhen referring to Ireland, people mean either theRepublicofIrelandorNorthern Ireland, aprovinceofGreat Britain. TThe continent o
8、f Australiais the largest island in the world. T推荐精选The Commonwealth Wealth of Nations is a free association of independent countries and other political units_. that have lived under British law and governmentThe Celtsreligion was_ DruidismThe Danelaw refers to the_of England north and eastChristia
9、nity was brought to Britain_ indirectly by trader and soldiers_became the overlord of all the English. Edgbert_became the first Archbishop of Canterbury StAugustineMost of the lana belonging to the Saxons was confiscated by William and given to_ the Norman BaronsWhich of the following is NOT true ab
10、out football in Britain? It was invented by Scottish people.Several gifted women played a part in 19th-century literature. Which of the following is an exception? Virginia WoolfWhich of the following has nothing to do with Easter? haggisIn Britain, the great majority of parents send their children t
11、o _. state schoolsWhich of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? TheUniversityof Buckingham.Which of the following about class system in the UK is NOT true? Class-division is only decided by people's income.推荐精选Three of the following factors have contributed to a certain deg
12、ree of Britain's special relationship with theUnited States. Which is the exception? They have common interests in every respect.Which of the following about the BBC is NOT true? The BBC has four television channels.The full name of the United Kingdomis the United Kingdom of Great Britain and No
13、rthern Ireland. TThe "semis" and the semi-detached houses are usually found in suburban areas; while the terraced houses are most commonly seen in inner-city areas. TBritain is a country with a history of invasions, In 43 AD Britain was invaded by the Roman empire, in the late 8th century
14、they experienced Vikings raids from Scandinavia and in the 11th century they suffered invasions from theNormans. TIreland has an extreme weather and four distinct seasons. FAlthough the language of the Celts survived though the history, their language is not the official language. FMost of Australia
15、s unique plants and animals are imported from other continents. FThe Great Barrier Reef goes along the eastern coast of Australia, from Queensland to Tasmania FDreaming is shared by the members of an indigenous group about how the features of their land were created. TWhile sealers and pastoralists
16、exploited the indigenous peoples knowledge of the land and created wealth for the colonizers. TEuropean travelers declared the continent of Australiaterra nullius before the British did. F推荐精选What flourished in Elizabethan age more than any other form of literature? DramaWhere is the best agricultur
17、al land in Britain? In the southeast of EnglandWhich of the following is NOT true about Britain? It used to be one of the superpowers in the world.Three of the following are characteristics of London. Which of the four is the exception? London is not only the largest city inBritain, but also the lar
18、gest in the world.Which of the following parties in Scotlandstill wants an independentScotland? the Scottish Nationalist PartyIn the early 1790s, the IRA . carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their main target.Which of the following king was executed in t
19、he civil war? Charles Which of the following about the house of Lords in NOT true? The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.Which group of people can NOT vote in the general election? Lords in the House of Lords.Which government lost a vote of no confidence and was forced to r
20、esign in 1979? the Labour governmentWhich company became an important aero-engine manufacturer after WWI? Rolls Royce推荐精选Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare? HamletWhich one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition? receiving gifts from Santa ClausIn Br
21、itain, the great majority of parents sand their children to_. state schoolsWhich of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? TheUniversityofBuckingham.Northern Ireland is part ofGreat Britain. FGreat Britain includes 3 constituent countries; England, Scotland, and Wales. FThe stere
22、otype of the English gentleman never applied the majority of the British people. TMost British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics. TThe majority of Irish people were descendants of the original Celtic people who inhabited British Isles before the Romans arrived 2000 years a
23、go. TNorthern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry. FThe term “parliament” was first officially used in 1066 to describe the gathering of feudal barons and representatives from counties and towns. FAs the king in theory had God on his side, it was thought that he should exerc
24、ise absolute power. FThe divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. FIn Britain, secrecy is not an important part of the voting process. F推荐精选The Head of State of New Zealand is the British monarchThe two main land masses in New Zealandare theNorthIslandand
25、 theSouth IslandWhich of the following was first adopted in Australia Secret Ballots.Which of the following phrases cannot be used to describe the continent of Australia? the highest continentWhich of the following is the world's oldest national newspaper? The Observer.Which countries are the pe
26、rmanent members of the UN Security Council? China,Russia,Britain,Franceand theUnited States.Which of file following is true under Thatcher's administration? Many public houses were sold to the people.Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain? TheUniversityofBuckingham.In
27、 Britain, the great majority of parents sand their children to state schoolsWhich one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition? receiving gifts from Santa ClausWhich of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare? HamletWhich company became an important aero-engine manu
28、facturer after WWI? Rolls Royce Which of the following about the Queen is NOT true? The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.推荐精选Which of the following is NOT true about the British education? It"s dominated by the state.The Commonwealth of Australia, a federation of the six former
29、colonies as states, came into being on _. Jan. 1, 1901The diseases brought by the white settlers to Australiadid not contribute to the drastic decline of the indigenous population. FEuropean travelers declared the continent of Australiaterra nullius before the British did. .FWhile sealers and pastor
30、alists exploited the indigenous peoples knowledge of the land and created wealth for the colonizers. TThe civil service is divided into various Government Departments, headed by a Minister, representing different political parties. The civil servants are involved with these political parties activit
31、ies. FThe highest in ranking in the Irish legal system is the high Court, which has full jurisdiction and power in all matters of law. TIreland has an open and trade-dependent economy. TThe social stratification in Irelandis based solely on birth and wealth. FTogether with their language, the Celts also brought a legal system: the Hindu law. FAlthough the language of the Celts survived though the history, their language is not the official language. F推荐精选In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances. T （注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!） 推荐精选