《美国社会与文化复习题》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《美国社会与文化复习题（14页珍藏版）》请在金锄头文库上搜索。
1、-US Overall View of AmericaI Fill in the blanks.1. Since the time of independence of the United States, 48 continental states were added.2. Two states are separated from the continental US, that is Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean and Alaska to the northwest of Canada.3. In the US, there are 4 time zones
2、 form the east to west. 4. “WASP stands for White Anglo-Sa*on Protestant5. Among the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan is the only one entirely in the United States.6. Washington, D.C is named after George Washington and Christopher Columbus.7. The country is situated mostly in central North America , with
3、 Canada_ to the north and Me*ico to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and Atlantic Ocean to the east.8. The federal district of USA is Washington, D.C. and the largest city is New York City.9. Appalachian Mountains are in the eastern part and the Rocky Mountains are in the western part. II Ch
4、oose the most appropriate answer to each question or statement.1. How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the US?A. 35 B. 48 C. 13 D.502. Which of the following was the last continental state added to the Union?A. KentuckyB. ArizonaC. PennsylvaniaD. Alaska3. Which of th
5、e following description of uniformity of American culture is not true?A. People in general share the same ideas, ideals and objectivesB. There is no real regional or class variety in speech of usage of English.C. There is not much really distinctive regional architecture or cookery.D. Generally spea
6、king people have the same ethnic background.4. Which states are geographically separated from the American continent?A Hawaii and Alaska. B Hawaii and Arizona C Arizona and Alaska D Alaska and New York5. The biggest city in the US is _ . A. Los Angels B. New York C. Chicago D. San Francisco6. Which
7、two lakes consist of Niagara Falls?A. Lakes Superior and Michigan B. Michigan and Huron C. Huron and Erie D. Erie and Ontario 7. What are the five famous symbols of American culture? A. Barbie Doll, American Gothic, Buffalo Nickel, Uncle Sam, The Statue of LibertyB. Uncle Sam, The Statue of Liberty,
8、 Coca-cola, Barbie Doll, American Gothic C. American Gothic, Buffalo Nickel, Uncle Sam, Coca-cola, The Statue of LibertyD. Coca-cola, Barbie Doll, Buffalo Nickel, Uncle Sam, The Statue of Liberty8. What are the national rose and tree of US?A. rose and palm B. rose and oak C. tulip and oak D. tulip a
9、nd palmIII Judge whether each statement is true(T) or false(F).1. (T) Hawaii became the 50th states of the United States in the 1948.2. (F) The largest of the racial and ethnic minorities in the US is the Hispanics.3. (F) The Grand Canyon is located in the state of Colorado.4. (T) The first thirteen
10、 states of the United States mainly located along the eastern seaboard5. (T) Arizona was the last continental state which joined the Union in the 1912.6. (T) Hollywood located in Los Angels.1. Find the nicknames of the following States in the USA.Arkansas: Land of OpportunityCalifornia: Golden State
11、Colorado: Centennial StateFlorida: Sunshine StateHawaii: Aloha StateAlaska: Land of Midnight Sun; the Last Frontier；Peninsula StateMassachusetts: Old Colony State；Bay StateV E*plain each item in your own words1. diversity of the peopleIt refers to the different origins of the immigrants (different e
12、thnic backgrounds) and the differences between the first generation of immigrants and long-established Americans.2. Manhattan IslandIt is south-east part of New York City. It is the center of the City and includes things that are famous to the world: Wall Street, Fifth Avenue, Broadway, the Empire S
13、tate Building, Rockefeller Centre, the United Nations Building, Central Park, Harlem and so onVI Questions for short answers1. Which was the “mother country?The UK was considered as the mother country of the original thirteen colonies in North America.2. Why does Manhattan Island include everything
14、that most people think of when they say “New York?Because famous places like Wall Street, Fifth Avenue, Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, Central Park, Harlem and so on are on this island.Chapter 2 American History 2014II Questions and Answers on the Te*t1. Who was Christopher
15、 Columbus?He was a mariner from Italy who voyaged to North America.2. When did Columbus set sail?In 1492.3. Where and when was the first English colony founded?At Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.4. How did the early colonists in Virginia manage to earn money?They discovered a way to earn money by growing tobacco.5. Who established several settlements in New England?English Puritans.6. When did the Pilgrims cross the Atlantic in the ship Mayflower?In 1620.7. How many colonies had Engl
