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1、内 蒙 古 大 学 （英美概况课美国部分）期末考试试卷7 （20092010学年第一学期） (闭）卷 120 分钟) 学号 姓名 专业 年级 重修标记 题号 一 二 三 四 五 六 七 总分 评分 I. Choose the Correct Answer in Each of the Following (15%)1. New England is located at? A. northeastern part of the U.S. B. Southeastern part of the U.S. C. Western part of the U.S. D. Middle part of
2、the U.S. 2. The last continental state added to the Union was_.A. Kentucky. B. Pennsylvania C. Arizona. D. Alaska3. Thanksgiving became a holiday almost_, in 1621. A. 400 years ago B. 300 years ago C. 250 years ago D. 500 years ago 4. Thanksgiving originated in _when the pilgrims arrived and settled
3、 in 1620. A. Massachusetts B. New York C. Washington D. New Jersey5. _ is not a New England state.A. Connecticut. C. New York State.B. New Hampshire. D. Vermont6. Most American regional distinctions have been erased by the following except _ A. the pioneering spirit B. modern transportation C. commu
4、nication D. mass production7. The word “holiday” derives from_. A. “holi” and “day” B. “holy” and “day” C. “holly” and “day” D. “hollow” and “day”8. American religious holidays include_. A. Thanksgiving and Valentines Day B. St. Patricks Day and Halloween C. St. Patricks Day and Halloween D. Christm
5、as and Easter 9. _ is a patriotic holiday in the U.S. A. Independence Day (July 4) B. The birthday of George Washington (February 22) C. Mothers Day (the second Sunday in May) D. Columbus Day (October 12).10. The United States lies in _with its two youngest states - Alaska on the northwest tip of th
6、e continent and Hawaii in the central Pacific. A. the central part of North America B. the northern part of North America C. the southern part of North America D. the southeastern part of North America 11. The United States borders _ A. Canada on the south, and reaches north to Mexico and the Gulf o
7、f Mexico. B. Canada on the north, and reaches south to Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. C. Alaska on the north, and reaches south to Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. D. Canada on the south, and reaches north to Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.12. The tota1 area of the U.S. is a little over 9,360,000 square
8、 kilometers, which makes it _. A. the first largest country in the world B. the fourth largest country in the world C. the third largest country in the world D. the second largest country in the world 13. A member of the House of Representatives serve_. A. four years B. two years C. one year D. six
9、years14. The U.S Congress is composed of _. A. the Senate B. the House of Representatives C. the Senate and the House of Representatives D. the Supreme Court15. The Senate has _. A. 100 members B. 435 members C. 200 members D. 50 members II. Answer the Following Short Questions (30%)1. How many cont
10、inental states were there at the time of independence of the United States?2. Where were the first thirteen states of the United States mainly located?3. How many continental states are there in the U.S.?4. Which part of the U.S. resembles old England in many ways?5. Who first sailed to North Americ
11、a?6. Who founded Pennsylvania Colony in 1681?7. When and where did the First Continental Congress meet?8. Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?9. Which foreign power was on the side of American colonist during the War of Independence?10 . Except kindergarten, what are the two other classroom
12、situations to which little children are introduced?11. What is the program offered to four-year-olds by some preschool systems?12. Before the acceptance of the Constitution, what governed the 13 states?13. What was added to the Constitution in 1791?14. What were the first two political parties in Am
13、erica?15. What did the Supreme Court rule against in public schools?16. How many members does the House of Representative have?17.Why did the early Americans have great faith in constitution?18. What is impeachment?19. What are the privileges as the U.S citizen?20. What are the duties of the U.S cit
14、izen? III. Explain the Following in English (40%)1. Mayflower Compact2. Stamp Act3. Boston Tea Party4. The Bill of Rights5. Christopher Columbus6. Grammar school7.The Pilgrims8.The first Thanksgiving9.George Washington8.The Cabinet IV. (15%) Describe the three branches of American Government.2009-2010年第一学期英美概括课（美国部分）期末考试试卷答案I. Choose the correct answer in each of the
