《英语专业八级人文知识》(英语国家概况部分)征服冲击波精编.doc

《英语专业八级人文知识》（英语国家概况部分）征服冲击波系列 美国部分 1. The traditional dividing line in America between east and west is _______. A. the Mississippi river. B. the Appalachians. C. the Rocky Mountains. D. the Hudson river. 2. Which part m America is the earliest to be found and taken over by early settler A. The Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain. B. The Appalachians and their foothills. C. The interior lowlands. D.The Cordillera. 3. Which is the largest racial group in the whole population of U.S. A? A. Hispanics. B. American Indians. C. Non-Hispanics white. D. Asian Americans. 4. Before 2000, the largest minority group in the United States is ________. A. Latinos/Hispanics B. Asian Americans C. Native Americans D. African Americans 5._______ has the worlds oldest written constitution and political party. A.America B.Canada C.England D.Australia 6. As to roles of American president, which is NOT precisely defined in the U.! Constitution? A. He is the head of the state. B.He is the chief executive of the U. S. . C.He is the commander in chief of the aimed forces. D. He is the head of his political party. 7. The economic problem caused by the depression in 1929 was eventually solved I A. The New Deal B. World War n C. New energy sources D. Technological changes 8. In the United States, how many years does primary education require? A. Four years. B. Five years. C. Six years. D. Seven years. 9. Most college students in the United States are in _______. A. private institutions B. city-funded universities C .high-tuition universities D .public institutions 10.The three main levels of courts of the federal judicial system in America are as fol- lows EXCEPT _______. A.the United States State Courts B.the United States District Courts C.the United States Co