北京语言大学13春《英语国家概况》(Ⅰ)作业4

13春《英语国家概况》(Ⅰ)作业4
试卷总分：100
单选题
判断题
一、单选题（共 10 道试题，共 50 分。）
V
1. In the 1970s, oil was discovered in（　　　）, but the revenue from oil did not create an economic miracle for Britain.
A. the English Channel
B. the Irish Sea
C. the St. George Sea
D. the North Sea
此题选: D 满分：5 分
2. Which of the following factors does not contribute to New Zealand＇s environmental achievement?
A. Favourable geographic features
B. Low population
C. A late development of industry
D. The ozone hole over Antarctica
此题选: D 满分：5 分
3. The two main land masses in New Zealand are__________.
A. the White Island and the thermal region
B. the North Island and the South Island
C. the Southern Alps and the North Island
D. Auckland and the South Island
满分：5 分
4. Which of the following statements is not true about Maori population?
A. Maori women tend to have more children than non-Maori women
B. Non-Maori women tend to have children earlier than Maori women
C. Maori population is younger than the total population
D. Maori population makes up nearly one-seventh of New Zealands total populat
满分：5 分
5. Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of（　　　）.
A. its shape
B. its connection with Britain
C. its abundant natural resources
D. its green countryside
此题选: D 满分：5 分
6. Who wrote the long poem Paradise Lost?
A. Shakespeare
B. Chaucer
C. Milton
D. John Cabot
满分：5 分
7. New Zealand＇s three largest ethnic groups in terms of population are ____________.
A. New Zealanders with European ancestry, Chinese and Maori
B. Maori, Indian and people from the Pacific Islands
C. New Zealanders with European ancestry, Maori and people from the Pacific Islands
D. People from the Pacific Islands, Maori and Chinese
满分：5 分
8. The first European settlement on the continent began in ______.
A. 1901
B. 1788
C. 1770
D. 1787
满分：5 分
9. In 1769, ______ visited New Zealand and claimed it for Britain.
A. Abel Tasman
B. James Cook
C. Christian missionaries
D. sealers and whalers
满分：5 分
10. New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _______.
A. which is a native flightless bird
B. which was the only mammal in New Zealand
C. which was introduced to New Zealand about 1000 years ago
D. which is an introduced flightless bird
满分：5 分
13春《英语国家概况》(Ⅰ)作业4
试卷总分：100
单选题
判断题
二、判断题（共 10 道试题，共 50 分。）
V
1. The executive branch of Australian government is headed by the Governor-General who is the representative of the Queen.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
2. The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
3. It was believed before 1980s that the government should play the central role in the promotion and maintenance of the social prosperity.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
4. Pauline set up the One Nation Party.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
5. Australia＇s policy of assimilation was founded on the belief that the white culture was progressive and superior while the indigenous culture was inferior.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
6. In proportional terms, Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
7. The Governor-General acts only on the advice of the Executive Council that comprises himself and the Cabinet.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
8. Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
9. The continent of Australia is the largest, fattest and driest continent in the world.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分
10. Catholicism has the demographic supremacy in Australia today.
A. 错误
B. 正确
满分：5 分