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Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religion.B.The freedom of searching a persons home by police.C.The freedom of speech and of the press.D.The right to own weapons if one wishes.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.031第31题Who was the author of the popular play The Melting Pot which was associated with life in America since the late 18th century?A.Mark Twain.B.Stephen Crane.C.Henry James.D.Israel Zangwill.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.032第32题The New Deal was started by _.A.Franklin Roosevelt.B.J.F. KennedyC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.033第33题Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?A.The president can veto any bill passed by Congress.B.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur.C.The president can make laws.D.The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.034第34题Which of the following is NOT included in the National curriculum?A.Children must study the subjects like English, mathematics, science and so on.B.Children must sit in A-level exams.C.Children must pass national tests.D.Teachers must teach what they are told您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.035第35题A free press is considered very important to the functioning of parliamentary democracy because _.A.it plays a watchdog function, keeping an eye on the government.B.it informs people of current affairs in the world.C.it provides people with subjective reports.D.it publishes short pamphlets for Parliament.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.036第36题Which one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition?A.Enjoying the Pantomime.B.The Queen broadcasting her Christmas message.C.Eating chocolate eggs on Easter Day.D.Shopping on the Boxing Day.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.037第37题“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry of _.A.The settlers of VirginiaB.The people of Pennsylvania.C.The colonists in New EnglandD.The people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.038第38题In the 17th century,the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, because _.A.they wanted to increase its control over IrelandB.they had too many people and didnt have enough space for them to five in BritainC.they intended to expand their investmentD.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.039第39题Which of the following kings was executed in the civil war?A.James IB.James IIC.Charles ID.Charles II您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.040第40题In the early 1970s, the IRA _.A.killed many Protestants and CatholicsB.burned down the houses of CatholicsC.murdered individuals at randomD.carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their、main target您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.041第41题Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?A.It is a written document which lists out the basic principles for government.B.It is the foundation of British governance today.C.Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution.D.The common laws are part of the Constitution.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.042第42题Which of the following is NOT based on the fact?A.Members of Parliament elect the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.MPs receive salaries and some other allowances.C.MPs are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most MPs belong to the major political parties.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.043第43题Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?A.CricketB.Skiing.C.Golfing.D.Horse racing.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.044第44题In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 _.A.can legally receive partly free education.B.can legally receive completely free education.C.can not receive free education at all.D.can not receive free education if their parents are rich.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.045第45题Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?A.Comprehensive schoolsB.secondary schoolsC.independent schoolsD.grammar schools.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.046第46题Which of the following description about the Conservative party is NOT true?A.It has been in power for an unusually long period of time.B.It prefers policies that protect individuals rights.C.It receives a lot of the funding from big companies.D.It is known as a party of high taxation levels.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.047第47题In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to _.A.private schoolsB.independent schoolsC.state schools.D.public schools.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：0.048第48题Which of the following is a privately funded university in Britain?A.The University of Cambridge.B.The University of OxfordC.The University of Edinburgh.D.The University of Buckingham.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.049第49题Which of the following expressions represents the core value of the mainstream society in the USA?A.“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”B.“Blood, sweat, and toil.”C.“Freedom, equality, and spirituality.”D.“Eat, drink, and be merry.”您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.050第50题Which one of the following does NOT belong to the Protestant Church?A.QuakersB.PuritansC.BaptistsD.Catholics您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.051第51题Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?A.Economic differences between north and southB.Differences of social systems between Scotland and WalesC.Class differencs between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker.D.Cultural differences between immigrants and the British您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.052第52题Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England?A.The Anglo-SaxonsB.The NormansC.The VikingsD.The Romans您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.053第53题Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.B.It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.D.It has no written form of constitution您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.054第54题Which of the following is NOT a feature of the House of Lords?A.Lords do not receive salaries and many do not attend Parliament sittings.B.It consists of the Lords Spiritual and the Lords Temporal.C.The lords are expected to represent the interests of the public.D.Most of the lords in the House of Lords are males.您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.055第55题Who is the leader of the Conservative party at present?A.Tony BlairB.Gordon BrownC.Margret ThatcherD.David Cameron您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.056第56题Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, _.A.there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.B.there was no Bill of Rights.C.the Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens.D.“Bill of Rights” was added to the Constitution 4 years after the Constitution was made.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.057第57题In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except for _.A.finding a job in societyB.having a place in a communityC.identifying themselves with dominant valuesD.getting together with friends您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.058第58题Which of the following subjects are NOT offered to elementary school students in the US?A.Mathematics and languages.B.Politics and business education.C.Science and social studies.D.Music and physical education.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.059第59题The following were the main Reformation leaders except _.A.Martin LutherB.Martin Luther KingC.John CalvinD.The English King Henry VIII您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.060第60题Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, _.A.each new state had its own government.B.each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs.C.the national government was called the Congress with little power.D.the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.061第61题The reason why many American young people were involved in the social movements of the 1960s was that _.A.They resented traditional white male values in US society.B.They love America so much.C.They thought they knew better than their teachers.D.They viewed the adult world with grave doubt.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.062第62题Which of the following institutions is responsible for the making of the Internet?A.The US military.B.The US entertainment industry.C.The US film industry.D.The US education sector.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.063第63题Which of the following statements was correct around the time of the American Revolution?A.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants.B.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with American Indians.C.The American had the mixed blood of Europeans with blacks.D.The American had the blood of the English and their descendants only.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.064第64题Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Wales was invaded by the RomansB.Wales was occupied by the Anglo-SaxonsC.Wales was conquered by the NormansD.Wales was threatened by the English您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.065第65题Which of the following about the tabloids is not true?A.They are big format newspapers.B.They are often called “the gutter press”.C.They mainly deal in scandals and gossip about famous people.D.They carry stories with colour photos and catchy headlines.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.066第66题Which of the following statements is not true about the British media?A.They supply people with news, keeping them informed of what is happening in the world.B.They are mainly interested in making huge profits by publishing advertisements.C.They help shape British culture.D.They provide entertainment.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.067第67题Which of the following about the BBC is NOT true?A.There is no advertising on any of the BBC programmes.B.The BBC is funded by licence fees paid by people who possess television sets.C.The BBC has four channels.D.The BBC provides the World Service throughout the world.您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.068第68题The following were the founding fathers of the American Republic except _.A.George WashingtonB.Thomas JeffersonC.William PennD.Benjamin Franklin您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.069第69题Which city is the capital in Scotland?A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.070第70题How many counties are there in Northern Ireland?A.26B.6C.32D.20您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.071第71题When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliaments?A.In 1715B.In 1688C.In 1745D.In 1707您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.072第72题What happened in 1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.您的答案：B题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.073第73题Which of the following is NOT a true description of the Queens role?A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.B.The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state.C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister.D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.074第74题Which of the following sports was NOT invented in Britain?A.Football.B.Tennis.C.BasketballD.Cricket.您的答案：C题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.075第75题Easter commemorates _.A.the birth of Jesus Christ.B.the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.C.the coming of spring.D.the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.您的答案：D题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.076第76题In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to _.A.grammar schools.B.comprehensive schools.C.public schools.D.technical schools.您的答案：A题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.077第77题Which of