英美概况Key.doc

1. The English are mainly descendents of the ___________. Celts French Vikings Anglo-Saxons 2. Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the south and the North Sea in the _________. east south west north 3. Which is the largest city in Scotland? A. Cardiff B. Edinburgh C. Glasgow D. Manchester 4. In Britain, the House of Lords is presided over by __________. A. Lord Chancellor B. the Chancellor of the Exchequer C. the Prime Minister D. the monarch 5. The head of state in New Zealand is ___________, represented by _______. A. the king, the governor B. the Prime Minister, the governor C. the President, the Prime Minister D. the British Monarch, the Governor-General 6. In Britain, Ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of _______. A. the Lord Chancellor B. The Prime Minister C. the Speaker D. the Parliamentary Commissioner 7. When the US president signs an act passed by Congress into law, it still can be cancelled if _________. A. the lower federal court decides that it goes against previous laws. B. the Supreme Court decides it goes against previous laws C. the lower federal court decides it is unconstitutional D. the Supreme Court decides its is unconstitutional 9. Australia is located between _________ and the Indian Ocean. A. the South Pacific Ocean B. the Atlantic Ocean C. the North Sea D. the Arctic 10. America celebrates its national Day on ______.A. July 4 B. June 4 C. July 14 D. June 14 11. Which sport is supposed to be America’s national sport and used to be called ‘Americans’ favorable pastime’? A. Basketball B. Baseball C. Rugby. D. Cricket 12. Name the two political parties of USA? A. the Democratic Party and the Republican B. The Labor and the Conservative C. the National Party and the Free Party D. the people’s Party and the Union Party 13. The Queen is represented in Canada by the Governor-General, who is appointed on the recommendation of the ________. A. President.