北京语言大学21秋《英语国家概况》平时作业二参考答案83

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1、北京语言大学21秋英语国家概况平时作业二参考答案1. No teacher and no student_admitted into the club so far.Ahave beenBhas beenCisDarNo teacher and no student_admitted into the club so far.Ahave beenBhas beenCisDare正确答案：B2. The British economy was the _ to have been fully industrialized.A.firstB.secondC.thirdD.last参考答案：A3.

2、Between 55 and 54 B.C. _, a Roman general, invaded Britain twice.A.Julius CaesarB.General LeeC.ChurchillD.Washington参考答案：A4. The British Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in a general election.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B5. _ were the ancestors of the English and the

3、founders of England.A.the Anglo-SaxonsB.the NormansC.the VikingsD.the Romans参考答案：A6. Whistle-blowers are often experts in both senior and lower levels of bureaucracies whWhistle-blowers are often experts in both senior and lower levels of bureaucracies who, discovering that their branch of the organ

4、ization is in some way corrupt and inefficient, try to expose this problem.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B7. This superb steak house has been a ( ) forover fifty years.A. selectionB. B.locationC. lThis superb steak house has been a ( ) forover fifty years.A. selectionB. B.locationC. landmarkD. footmark参考答案：C8. Th

5、e rich _ not always happy .A、isB、areC、hasD、haveThe rich _ not always happy .A、isB、areC、hasD、have答案：B9. The _ River forms part of the boundary between Canada and the USA, serving as an international river.A.ColoradoB.OhioC.MissouriD.St.Lawrence参考答案：D10. The first European settlement on the continent

6、began in _.A.1901B.1788C.1770D.1787参考答案：B11. This is our best price, _ which we have concluded many orders with other buyers in your city.This is our best price, _ which we have concluded many orders with other buyers in your city.AonBforCbyDatD12. You can file a claim with the insurance company in

7、your area, who will _ the loss incurred. AYou can file a claim with the insurance company in your area, who will _ the loss incurred.AcompensateBcompensate forCcompensate to youDcompensate youD13. Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B14. Adolf Hitler

8、was a fascist dictator. He advocated that the _ was superior and the Jews and the Slavic people were inferior.A.Roman raceB.fascis raceC.Saxon raceD.Germanic race参考答案：D15. The library in the school isn&39;t large. There are only _ books in it. A) six thousand, fiveThe library in the school isnt larg

9、e. There are only _ books in it.A) six thousand, five hundred and forty-oneB) six thousands and five hundreds and forty-oneC) six thousands, five hundred forty and oneD) six thousand, five hundreds and fourth-oneA注意千位数和百位数的读法和写法。16. Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were

10、 _.A.Hamlet and Paradise LostB.Pilgrim s Progress and Paradise LostC.Paradise Lost and Shepherds CalendarD.Romeo and Juliet and Shepherds Calendar参考答案：B17. There is hardly _ rain here in summer. A) some B) any C) no D) muchThere is hardly _ rain here in summer.A) someB) anyC) noD) muchBhardly具有否定意义，

11、在含有疑问和否定的句子中只能用any。some用于肯定句中。句意：“夏季这几乎不下雨”。18. Up until 1970&39;s the Irish economy was inward-looking.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B19. Manufacturing industry is an important part of the UK economy, accounting for 5% of the nation&39;s wealth.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B20. New Zealands three largest ethnic groups in ter

12、ms of population are _.A.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and MaoriB.Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific IslandsC.New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific IslandsD.People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese参考答案：C21. 投标人投标截止的日期、时间和地点，以及开标的日期

13、、时间和地点都要在招标时公布。投标人投标截止的日期、时间和地点，以及开标的日期、时间和地点都要在招标时公布。The date, hour and place for latest delivery of bids by the bidder, and of the bid opening, should be announced in the invitation to bid, and all bids should be opened at the stipulated time.22. All ministers in the UK government are appointed by

14、 the Queen and every public official is her servant.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B23. George: Mr Zhang Thank you for your invitation of visiting your company I hope we can materializeGeorge: Mr Zhang Thank you for your invitation of visiting your company I hope we can materialize some deals with you soonZhang: M

15、r George, we are pleased to have the opportunity to meet you here in our company After you have seen the presentations in our show room, would you tell me which particular items are really of interest to you?George: I had studied your catalogue before I saw your presentations in the show room We are

16、 interested in your silk dresses I think there will be a prospective market for some of them in AmericAHere is a list of our requirements, for which I hope to have your lowest offer, CIF New YorkZhang: Thank you for your inquiry Could you please let us know the quantity you require so that we can ma

17、ke the offers?George: Ill do that Meanwhile, would you give me an indicative price?Zhang: SurEHere are our FOB price lists All prices in the lists are subject to our final confirmation You will find the prices are reasonableGeorge: What about the commission?Zhang: Usually, our principle does not all

18、ow any commissionGeorge: From European suppliers, in the regular practice, we usually get a 3 to 5 percent commission for imports You know, we do business on commission basis Moreover, a commission will help us to promote salesZhang: Well, if the order is really large enough, we may take the commiss

19、ion into consideration I think it will be better to consult this when you order the goodsGeorge: OK Then I will write down the quantity for each item on the enquiry list Can you tell me when we can have your offer?Zhang: Tomorrow morning Could we meet again tomorrow afternoon for further details?Geo

20、rge: Fine乔治：张先生，感谢您邀请我拜访贵公司。希望能尽快同你们达成交易。 张：我们很高兴能有机会在我们公司见到你，乔治先生。在看过样品间里的展品后，能告诉我您对哪些产品感兴趣吗? 乔治：在来参观你们的展示之前我仔细看过你们的产品目录，我们对你们的真丝裙子感兴趣。我认为有些东西在美国会有潜在的市场。这是我方的需求清单，希望你们报最优惠的价格，成本加运费保险费到纽约。 张：多谢你们询价。为了便于我们报价，你能告诉我们你所要的数量吗? 乔治：好的。同时，你可以给我一个参考价吗? 张：当然。这是我们的装运港船上交货价的价格单，所有的价格都要以我们的最后确认价格为准。您会觉得这些价格都是合理的

21、。 乔治：那佣金呢? 张：我们原则上不提供佣金。 乔治：按照惯例，欧洲供应商一般会给我们3%5%的佣金。哦，我们是靠佣金做生意的。而且，佣金也有助于我们进行推销。 张：那么，如果订货数量大，我们可以考虑佣金问题。我认为最好在你们跟我们下订单时，再商量这个问题吧。 乔治：好的。那么我可以将每件货品的订货量写在询价单上。我们什么时候可以得到报价? 张：明天早上。我们明天下午是否可以再见面谈谈细节问题呢? 乔治：好的。 24. In September 1939, Germany launched a _ attack on Poland.A.quickB.lighteningC.fastD.sho

22、cking参考答案：B25. Noisy as it was, he went on reading as if nothing _ (happen)Noisy as it was, he went on reading as if nothing _ (happen)were happening26. This Agreement is executed in both Chinese and English versions.In case of any discrepancy,the EngliThis Agreement is executed in both Chinese and

23、English versions.In case of any discrepancy,the English version shall prevail.本合同由中、英两种文字签署，两种文字具同等法律效力。如有冲突以英文为准。27. Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent IrishIreland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desire for an independent Irish state was n

24、ever lost. In late 19th century, there was a campaign in parliament called “home-rule”-Irish political control of Irish affairs.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B28. I am writing to find out the facts ( ) to your recent insurance claim.A. be relatedB. relateC. relating参考答案：C29. Birds, _ or familiar, were popular in

25、Rome.A. historicB.exoticC. alcoholicD.erotiBirds, _ or familiar, were popular in Rome.A. historicB.exoticC. alcoholicD.erotic参考答案：B30. The House of Commons is the real centre of British political life because it is the place where elected representatives make and debate policy.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B31. M

26、ark Twain&39;s works are characterized by the following except _.A.sense of humorB.egotismC.jokesD.tall tales参考答案：B32. Artist, scientist and entrepreneur are what most of us have known some or a lot about.【C1】Artist, scientist and entrepreneur are what most of us have known some or a lot about.【C1】_

27、people would be surprised if somebody is perfectly good at one or two of these professions,【C2】_a hat-trick(帽子戏法)is quite rare. Man-kit Lam, now【C3】_in Hong Kong, in his 50s is the inventor of special painting style, an accomplished【C4】_professor and biologist, and a rising key man with businesses i

28、n【C5】_the United States and Hong Kong. But Lam is most【C6】_as an artist, which is his passion(热望)since childhood. Lam was born in Chaoyang in South Chinas Guangdong Province and【C7】_with his family to Hong Kong【C8】_he was a child. A strong art lover, Lam displayed unusual artistic talents when he st

29、udied traditional Chinese ink painting【C9】_experienced and artistic Johnson Chou, Zhao Shaoang and Yang Shanshen in his【C10】_years. When he graduated from middle school, Lam asked his【C11】_to let him study art in college. They strongly objected, fearing that it would be too【C12】_for him to survive a

30、s a professional artist. So I chose to study mathematics in college because it seemed to be the【C13】_to learn, Lam said. To study【C14】_, you had to write papers. To study physics or biology, you【C15】_conduct experiments. But to study mathe matics, you only had to understand. The young man had not【C1

31、6】_that he had special ability in science. After only six years of study in Canada, Lam got a bachelors degree in mathematics, a masters degree【C17】_physics and a doctorate in biophysics, the latter from the University of Toronto. In 1977, Lam went to the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston as an

32、associate professor of ophthalmology(眼科学). In 1980, Lam was【C18】_to be the founding director of the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology, thus beginning his frequent shuttles(往返)between the United States and Hong Kong. In 1993, Lam【C19】_the Life Tech Group of Companies in the United States to develo

33、p, manufacture and market healthcare products. After Hong Kongs【C20】_to the motherland, Lam moved the headquarters of life Tech Group to Hong Kong and has lived there ever since.【C1】ASomeBManyCFewDLots of正确答案：C结合下文语境分析：当一个人在一两个领域中很优秀，很少会有人吃惊，但当他玩帽子戏法，即在三个领域都出众时，的确是稀罕。33. The United Kingdom is a cons

34、titutional monarchy: the official head of state is the Queen.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B34. What is the idea behind checks and balances?A.To help the president get more powerB.To restrict governmental power and prevent its abuseC.To help the Congress to derive more authorities参考答案：B35. The First World War bro

35、ke out on July 28th, _ and ended on November 11th, 1918.A.1911B.1915C.1916D.1914参考答案：D36. On Christmas Day 1066 Duke William, known in history as William the Conqueror, was crowned in Westminster Abbey.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B37. The Greek philosopher Aristotle said that a persons highest happiness comes f

36、rom the use oThe Greek philosopher Aristotle said that a persons highest happiness comes from the use of his or her intelligence. Religious books such as the Koran and Bible discuss faith as a form. of happiness. The British scientist Charles Darwin believed that all species were formed in a way so

37、as to enjoy happiness. And, the United States declaration of independence guarantees life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as a basic human right. People throughout history may have had different ideas about happiness. But today, many people are still not very sure about it. Some findings are n

38、ot surprising. For example, the database suggests that married people are happier than single people. People who like to be with other people are happier than unsocial people. People with children are equally happy as couples without children. And wealthier people are only a little happier than poor

39、er people. This database also shows that studying happiness no longer involves just theories and ideas. Economists, psychiatrists, doctors and social scientists are finding ways of understanding happiness by examining real sets of information. Happiness is an extremely popular subject, if you search

40、 for happiness on the web site of the online bookseller, Amazon. com, you will find more than two hundred thousand results. Dan Gilbert teaches psychology at Harvard University in Massachusetts. He recently looks at the way the human mind is different from other animals because we can think about th

41、e future and use our imaginations. He also explains how our minds can trick us in a way that creates difficulties in making happy choices for the future. Most of the time when people are wrong about how theyll feel about the future, theyre wrong in the direction of thinking that things will matter t

42、o them more than they really do. We are remarkable at our ability to adjust and a-dapt to almost any situation but we seem not to know this about ourselves. And so we mistakenly predict that good things will make us happy, really happy for a really long time. Bad things, why theyll just slay us. It

43、turns out neither of these things is on the whole true. The first paragraph in the passage is mainly talking about_.Athe importance of happinessBthe cause of happinessCthe meaning of happinessDpeople who are happy正确答案：C文章的第一段主要讨论了对幸福概念的不同理解，即幸福的意义，故选C。38. Shortly after the coronation of Richard, Hen

44、ry &39;s son, he went on the Third Crusade.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B39. After Legal segregation ended in the South as a result of the civil rights movement, and racism is no longer an extremely serious social, political problem in the U.S.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A40. When she opened the door, she found a boy ( )in

45、the snow, weeping.A.lyingB.layingC.lieD.When she opened the door, she found a boy ( )in the snow, weeping.A.lyingB.layingC.lieD.lay答案：A41. Two of the most famous literary works of the late 17th century were _.A.Hamlet and Paradise LostB.Pilgrims Progress and Paradise LostC.Paradise Lost and Shepherd

46、s CalendarD.Romeo and Juliet and Shepherds Calendar参考答案：B42. In western California lies Death Valley, 280 feet below sea level. It is the lowest point in the whole of North America.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A43. The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorate _.A.the founding of the Commonweal

47、th of AustraliaB.the discovery of the great southern unknown landC.the first European settlement of the continentD.Captain James Cooks first voyage around Australia参考答案：C44. It is implied in the first paragraph_.Acells or even molecules can be magnified by aIt is implied in the first paragraph_.Acel

48、ls or even molecules can be magnified by a microscopeBa molecule is as small as a cellCtelescopes and microscopes are similar; they both magnify small thingsDtelly is a Greek word正确答案：A这是一道推理、引申类型的题。选项B的推理没有根据。选项C的推理是错误的。microscope用来放大小的东西，而telescope用来看远处的东西。选项D根本没作推理，是原文中明说的。选项A是由第一段第二句、第三句推断出来的，原文

49、没有明说，所以符合题意。45. Christianity was introduced into Ireland by the Normans in the 6th century.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A46. _ is not considered a characteristic of London.A.The cultural centreB.The business centreC.The financial centreD.The sports centre参考答案：D47. 妇女自从上个世纪末以来一直在争取平等权利。妇女自从上个世纪末以来一直在争取平等权利。正确答案：W

50、omen have been struggling for equal rights since the end of last century.Women have been struggling for equal rights since the end of last century.48. Normandy is a province of France on the English Channel.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B49. The first Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia in September 177

51、5 to consider and act on the situation arising from the so-called Intolerable Acts passed by the Bitish Parliament.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A50. The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B51. The King or the _ is the head

52、of state, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the head of the Judicature in the UK, and the temporal head of the Established Church of England.A.the son of the KingB.QueenC.PrinceD.Princess参考答案：B52. English surnames can show various sorts of information about people , including the pEnglish

53、surnames can show various sorts of information about people , including the place a person is from , the job he has , family relationships , ethnic identity and personal ( )A. considerationB. knowledgeC. politenessD. characteristics参考答案：D53. The death blow to the Irish language was Ireland&39;s acce

54、ssion to the EU.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A54. Which Canadian prime minister referred to the two world wars as “the vortex of European militarism”?A.Lester PearsonB.Wilfred LaurierC.Pierre TrudeauD.Brian Mulroney参考答案：B55. The largest state in Australia in terms of population is _.A.QueenslandB.New South Wales

55、C.Western AustraliaD.Victoria参考答案：B56. The original name of New York is _.A.New HampshireB.New AmsterdamC.New JerseyD.New England参考答案：B57. Do you feel like _ out or would you rather _ dinner at home?A、going.to haveB、toDo you feel like _ out or would you rather _ dinner at home?A、going.to haveB、to go

56、.to haveC、to go.havingD、going.have正确答案:D58. The Yellowstone National Park was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A59. The Governor-General acts only on the advice of the Executive Council that comprises himself and the Cabinet.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：B60. Mount Mekinley, 6187 meters high, on the north of the Alaska, the highest peak on the American continent.( )A.错误B.正确参考答案：A