which country is the largest part of great britain?
what is the capital of wales?
which of the following places of interests is not located in london?
the usa is country bordered on the east by the pacific ocean and to the west by the atlantic ocean.
there are totally 50 states in america.
new england in america is the first region where europeans settled.
the state of california is located in the northeast of the country.
the majority of the people of the u.k. is ____________.
__________ has the oldest black community in britain.
the united states has a large population of 323 million, which makes it the __________ populous nation in the world.
_____________ are the largest ethnic minority in the united states.
the language of english was brought by the normans to england during the 11th century.
the major isions are normally classified as english english, welsh english and scottish english in britain.
the english and welsh are both celtic language.
in the united states, spanish is the most common language in the country after english.
received pronunciation refers to a way of pronouncing standard english that is used by two percent of the _________ population.
which of the following is not american english？
which word is spelt in the american way?
which of the followings is not a commonly found mistake when chinese speak english?
which city is the largest financial centre in the u.k. after london?
what is the capital of wales?
which minority is regared as the “model minority” in america?
which of the following expression is typical british english?
the two main islands of the british isles are great britain and ireland.
new york is the capital of the united states.
the state of california is located in the northeast of the country.
chinese is the fourth most-spoken language in the usa.
english and welsh are both celtic languages.
there are ____________ countries in the u.k..
the capital of england is _________________.
the largest city in the u.s. is ________________.
in the united states, _________ is the most common language in the country after english.
what is the american english for the word autumn?
___________ tribes were ancestors of the highland scots, the irish and the welsh.
which of the followings were not brought the romans?
william i of england is a/an______.
recorded history of britain started from the time when the celts settled on the island.
the process of creating a single, unified kingdom of england could be said to have been achieved by_____________.
what is the nickname of queen mary i?
after henry viii，who succeeded his throne?
the reign of elizabeth i is called the ________ age.
during the second british emipre, ______________ were transported to australia continuously.
which of the following reasons is not accounting for the fall of the british empire?
at the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the british empire.
the earliest identified people lived in america is ____________.
it was believed that america was first discovered by ____________.
in 1620, the pilgrim fathers sailed for virginia on a ship called __________.
by 1733, english settlers had occupied _____ colonies along the atlantic coast.
the british government began to increase the economic exploitation of the colonies to ______________.
the event that triggered the war of independence is __________________.
after the civil war, ___________ , which had ided the country from its beginning, was abolished.
which of the following document is the one issued to free the slaves in america?
the british government began to increase the economic exploitation of the colonies to ______________.
the pilgrims signed an agreement called the _____________ in their journey to america, which incorporated the spirit of obedience to the common good.
the celtic tribes were ancestors of __________.
in history, which monarchs are given the title “the great?”
which of the following statements about the british empire are true?
which of the following statements about the american civil war are true?
the british empire established many private companies to administer colonies and oversea trade, the most famous one is east india company in india.
by 1733, english settlers had occupied 12 colonies along the atlantic coast.
british history before 55 bc is basically undocumented.
during the war, the fundamental documents of the us,____________________, was drafted and issued in 1776.
after the civil war, ___________ , which had ided the country from its beginning, was abolished, and slaves became free men since then .
theoretically, the prime minster of the u.k. is chosen by the ___________.
the term for the prime minster in the u.k. is _______ years.
which two parties are the current major parties in britain?
which of the followings is not a prime minster of the conservative party？
which document outlines the basic political structure of the nation and settles the fundamental principles of the u.s.?
today any citizen who is at least ______ years old can vote.
__________________ is designed to ide the governmental power horizontally, i.e. separating power among the executive, legislative and judicial branches in the government of each level.
the bicameral congress of the us is made up of the ____________ and the house of representatives.
the symbol of the democratic party is a/an _______________.
the republican party in america is considered ____________ or “conservative”
which day is the election day in the us?
ethos， ________ and pathos is the winning formula in campaign speeches.
to become a member of the two major parties in america, one needs to ______________.
if a bill is vetoed by the president, the congress can override the veto by_______________.
the current monarch and head of state of the u.k. is _________.
which two parties are the current major parties in britain?
the bicameral congress of the us is made up of the ____________ and the ____________.
which two parties are the current major parties in the u.s.?
the presidential election in us is a direct election.
there is no nationwide system of government-owned medical facilities open to the general public but there are local government-owned medical facilities open to the general public.
the american government consists of three parts, or branches: the ___________, the legislative and the judicial.
which industry did the industrial revolution start from ?
the first industrial revolution originated from _______.
________ is the largest financial center just next to new york.
the ________ economy has for a long time been the largest and most important economy in the world.
the united states was the world’s largest manufacturer, and its manufacturing output was greater than that of the manufacturing output of china, india, and brazil combined in 2008.
the u.s. is the world’s greatest power is the world’s greatest debtor.
silicon valley is home to the following companies except_____.
the first light bulb that could glow for over 1,500 hours was invented in 1879 in the u.k.
america’s high-tech industry ranks first in the world and plays an important role in the country’s economic growth.
steve jobs has been named the second greatest innovator of all time, behind thomas edison, in the 2012, for his contribution in the introduction of _______.
british companies are active in all major fields of the manufacturing industry, particularly performing well in the following fields except ____________.
the united states is the ______ largest national economy in the world.
“jenny” was an early abbreviation of the word “________”
which of the following banks are british banks?
which of the following brand names are american?
the industrial revolution started from the textile industry in england.
america’s high-tech industry ranks first in the world and plays an important role in the country’s economic growth.
the is an executive branch agency, responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics and aerospace research.
__________has been the u.s. largest food and agricultural state for nearly 50 years. (a state of the country)
_______________ is the largest stock exchange in the world by value of its listed companies’ securities
the national currency of the uk is the ____________.
which of the following is not a film company in the u.s.?
_____________ is a neighborhood in the central region of los angeles, california. it is notable for its place as the home of the u.s. film industry.
as the movie industry moved into the new millennium, ______ films gained an increasing popularity such as avatar.
now there is a collection of free-to-air, free-to-view and subscription services over a variety of distribution media in the u.k..
british television differs from the american television in that programs do not generally have a long ‘season’ run of around 20 weeks.
_____________________ are the most prestigious awards given in the british television industry.
which social media is the most popular in the u.s.? - 未答
for most british people, most days begin with a look at the morning newspaper and a cup of coffee. -
the daily telegraph, a centre-right broadsheet paper, is the highest-selling of the "quality" newspapers.
__________ is a native american musical and verse form, and it is a combination of african work songs, field hollers and shouts.
the beatles, who helped to secure a major place for its country in the development of pop and rock music, is an american band.
scottish folk music includes many kinds of songs, including ballads and laments, sung by a single singer with accompaniment by _________, fiddles or harps.
the melding of rhythm and blues with country and western music in the mid-1950s gave birth to __________.
though originally a kind of dance music, _________ has been a major part of popular music, and has also become a major element of western classical music.
which of the following newspapers in the u.s. is the one that first exposed the watergate scandal in 1972? - 未答
the walt disney’s studio is a famous u.s. company, specializing in ___________. - 未答复
__________ is a typical reality tv show in america.
which of the following reason accounts for the success of hollywood ? - 未答复
which of the following companies are american film companies?
__________ are typical sit-coms in america.
which of the following female singers are american
the united states has the world’s largest music market. - 未
britain has had an impact on popular music disproportionate to its size, due to its linguistic and cultural links with many countries.
the times is the oldest weekly newspaper in the country.
newspapers are referred to as the p__________.
___________ , which is a house not joined to another house, is the most popular type for british. - 未答
the typical english food includes the followings except __________.
nowadays, a typical english breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, mushrooms and baked beans all washed down with a cup of coffee.
in recent years, the religious share of christians is increasing. - 未答复
henry viii carried out a religious reform in england. he had the bible translated to english , and the people who believed in this new religion were called protestants .
the three largest religious groups by world population are islam, ____________ and buddhi.
in england, a dark haired person is asked to enter through the front door at midnight with salt, coal, and bread in his possession. and they believe coal suggests __________ in the new year.
which of the following christmas event is not typical british?
easter sunday falls on the second sunday of march.
when is the independent day of the u.s.?
every easter sunday, the president of the united states holds an annual easter egg hunt on the white house lawn for young children.
martin luther king jr. is most well-known for his ___________, and the martin luther king day is to memorize him.
the traditional easter gift to children in the u.k. is a ____________.
easter is the oldest and the most important christian festival, the celebration of the ________ of jesus christ.
which of the followings is considered bad luck in britain?
one may be called by typical affectionate names by the english people, such as________.
the two largest religious groups by world population are___________.
for british, if you are a guest, it is polite to wait until your host starts eating or indicates you should do so.
the family unit is generally considered the extended family, and it is typically big in america.
the majority of americans identify themselves as christians, while close to one third claim no religious affiliation.
the official birthday of queen elizabeth ii is marked each year by a military parade and march-past, known as trooping the colour.
thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, pumpkin pie.
which of the following sports did not begin in britain?
beginning in at least the 1960s, the uk had a reputation worldwide for football __________, which means disorderly, aggressive and often violent behaviour of spectators at sporting events.
the world's most famous tennis tournament is held in ____________ , u.k..
beer bars, sometimes called taverns in the u.k., are not allowed to sell _______.
in the u.k., it is customary to tip your waiter/waitress at the end of the meal, which is approx ________, though sometimes this is included in the bill.
in the uk, the term pub is more commonly used, and bars is more commonly used in the us.
___________is the most popular destination for uk residents for their holiday.
__________ are the most popular months for holidays in british people.
sundays used to be the one day of the week for ‘worship and rest’, but now people tend to spend their time shopping, gardening or diy.
the ______________ in london is one of the world’s largest and most important museums of human history and culture.
the fisherman’s wharf is located in __________ in the u.s.
the statue of liberty, a woman holding a torch and a book set on liberty island, is located at the entrance to____________.
the wedding of charles, prince of wales and lady diana spencer was held in the _____________.
to tip a barman or barmaid, it is customary to tell him to __________.
which sport is the most popular sport in america?
which of the following sports began in britain?
which of the following sports belong to the extreme sport?
the tower of london, officially her majesty’s royal palace and fortress of the tower of london, was used as a prison in the past.
beers are served in " halves " for a large glass and " pints " for a aller one.
the owner of a bar is called a landlord instead of a manager in the u.s..
rugby used to be only played by the rich upper classes, but now it is popular all over the country in the u.k..
the word ________ is short for public house.
the elizabeth tower, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell as ________, is an iconic landmark of london and the united kingdom.
during the middle age, schools in england were established to teach ___________ to the sons of the aristocracy.
education in great britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 15.
education in the united states is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local.
which university is the oldest one in the u.s.?
all british universities are partially funded by central government grants.
some of the world’s most famous and powerful men today are graduates of yale, such as george w. bush and john kerry.
the american universities select applicants for their undergraduate programmes based mainly on the following criteria except ______:
the application fee is less for the u.s university than a u.k. university.
comparatively speaking, the u.s. education is more idealistic. they adopt liberal education that requires students to think independently and promote general education.
how many years does it usually take for a student to do a master degree in the u.s.?
how many years does it take for a student to do a bachelor degree in the u.k.?
the american universities usually select applicants for their graduate programmes mainly based on the following criteria except ______:
which university is the oldest one in the u.k.?
elementary and secondary educationin the us, the basis of public education, are compulsory and are ided into _____ grades.
when the british pupils finish their secondary education at the age of 16, they are required to take a national exam called ___________ .
which subjects must the british pupils study ?
which of the following universities are located in the us?
the american universities select applicants for their undergraduate programmes based mainly on the following criteria ______:
the are two parallel school systems in britain are_______ and ________.
the scoring system is much looser in the uk than in the u.s..
students need to buy insurance by themselves once enrolled in british universities and it is a compulsory requirement for every student.
in undergraduate study, it is more difficult to apply for scholarship in uk than in the us.
massachusetts institute of technology (mit) is a private research university located in cambridge, u.k..
geoffrey chaucer was an alumnus of oxford university.
there are two parallel school systems in britain for primary and secondary education.
_________________ is the capital city of scotland.
the direct cause for the reformation was king henry viii's effort to ___________. - 未答复
generally speaking, the british parliament operates on a ____________ system. - 未答复
the state of __________ is the largest in area of all the u.s. states.
abraham lincoln issued the _________ to grant freedom to all slaves.
the terms for a senator and representative are __________ and ___________ years respectively
in the u.k. the legal age to purchase alcohol is _______.
the fisherman’s wharf is located in __________ in the u.s.
the statue of liberty, a woman holding a torch and a book set on liberty island, is located at the entrance to _________________.
in england, a dark haired person is asked to enter through the front door at midnight with salt, coal, and bread in his possession. and they believe bread suggests __________ in the new year.
which of the following christmas event is not typical british?
the thanksgiving day is an important public holiday, celebrated on the __________ november in the united states.
which of the following is not a film companies in the u.s.?
which of the following reasons accounts for the success of hollywood ?
the walt disney’s studio is a famous u.s. company, specializing in ___________.
which of the following newspapers in the u.s. is the one that first exposed the watergate scandal in 1972?
____________ is a native american musical and verse form, and it is a combination of african work songs, field hollers and shouts.
which social media is the most popular media in the u.s.?
the american universities usually select applicants for their graduate programmes mainly based on the following criteria except ______.
the american universities select applicants for their undergraduate programmes based mainly on the following criteria except ______.
which university is the oldest one in the u.k.?
which university is the oldest one in the u.s.?
elementary and secondary education, the basis of public education, are compulsory and ided into _____ grades in america.
during the middle ages, schools in england were established to teach ___________ to the sons of the aristocracy.
which industry did the industrial revolution start from ?
“jenny” was an early abbreviation of the word “________” .
the first industrial revolution origined in _________.
british recorded history began with _____.
in the 18th century, there appeared ____ in england, which owed a great deal to the invention of machines.
_____ is a symbol of american theatre and world-class entertainment.
the world-famous havard university is in _____.
hawaii is in the _____ ocean.
the great salt lake lies in northern _____.
the world-known colorado valley lies in northern _____, which is cut by the colorado river.
the first thirteen states of the us mainly located _____ seaboard.
the characteristic of the dominant american culture is .
the constitution of the united states .
which of the following countries belong to the u.k.?
which city does not belong to the south of america?
which of the following people are considered to be the ancestors of the british people?
which of the statements about english is not true?
which of the following statements about received pronunciation are true?
the celtic tribes were ancestors of __________.
in history, which monarchs are given the title “the great?”
the major isions of english in britain are normally classified as:____________
which of the following about christopher columbus are true?
which of the following statements about the war of independence are true?
which of the following statements about the american civil war are true?
which two parties are the current major parties in britain?
people in different parts of britain like to use the name england to refer to their country. - 未答复
the members of the house of commons in the u.k. are appointed rather than elected. - 未答复
britiain was the first industrialized nation in the world. - 未答复
there are totally 50 states in the u.s. - 未答
the u.s. congress consists of two houses: the house of commons and the house of lords.
rugby used to be only played by the rich upper classes, but now it is popular all over the country in the u.k..
hamburgers and hot dogs are foods that are commonly identified as american.
the majority of americans identify themselves as christians, while close to one third claim no religious affiliation.
easter sunday falls on the second sunday of march.
thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, pumpkin pie.
the beatles, who helped to secure a major place for its country in the development of pop and rock music, is an american band.
the daily telegraph, a centre-right broadsheet paper, is the highest-selling of the "quality" newspapers.
in britain, freedom of the press is protected, though there is still censorship of the press.
the times is the oldest weekly newspaper in the country.
british television differs from the american television in that programs do not generally have a long ‘season’ run of around 20 weeks.
now there is a collection of free-to-air, free-to-view and subscription services over a variety of distribution media in the u.k..
television broadcasting started in the united kingdom in 1936 as private service with advertising.
all british universities are partially funded by central government grants.
geoffrey chaucer was an alumnus of oxford university.
some of the world’s most famous and powerful men today are graduates of yale, such as george w. bush and john kerry.
massachusetts institute of technology (mit) is a private research university located in cambridge, u.k..
the application fee is less for the u.s university than a u.k. university.
comparatively speaking, the u.s. education is more idealistic than the uk's. they adopt liberal education that requires students to think independently and promote general education.
the united states is the world’s largest manufacturer, and its manufacturing output was greater than that of the manufacturing output of china, india, and brazil combined.
the u.s. is the world’s greatest power and the world’s greatest debtor.
there is no nationwide system of government-owned medical facilities open to the general public but there are local government-owned medical facilities open to the general public in the us.
the us is the third most populous country in the world after china and india.
in 1978，china and u.s.a. normalized their relationship.