初中英语英美文化中英美文化常识素材.docx

About American1.What is the full name of America?The United States of America2 How many states are there in the United States?Fifty states3 What is the capital of the USAWashington D.C.4 Where is the Stature of Liberty?In New York5 Where does the American president live ? In the white houseAbout Britain 1 What does UK stand for ?The United Kingdom2 What us the full name of the UK?The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3What are the four parts of the UK?England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.4In which continent is the UK situated?In Europe.5 By which channel is the UK separated The English ChannelAbout China1.How many ethnic groups are there in China?562.In which continent is China locatedIn Asia3. what are the four great inventions in ancient China?Paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and the compass4. What is the largest island in China?Taiwan Island5. When was the peoples Republic of China founded?On October 1st,19496. How many stars are there on the national flag of China?Five 7 .Name three neighboring countries of China(The answer varies. It could be any three of them) Japan, Vietnam, Russia, Cambodia, Laos, etc)8.Name three well -known scenic spots in Beijing(The answer varies. It could be any three of them) The Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Imperial Palace, Tiananmen Square, etc.9 .Why do the Chinese people usually eat at the Mid-Autumn FestivalThey celebrate the it to honor the great poet Qu Yuan10. what do Chinese people usually eat at the Mid-Autumn Festival.Moon cakes.11.What is the most important traditional festival in China?The spring Festival12. what do the Chinese do on New Years Eve?Family members get together and have a big dinner.13. what do people eat on the Lantern