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2010年英语专业八级考试英语国家文化试题31. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. The British Constitution includes the Magna Carta of 1215.B. The British constitution includes Parliamentary acts.C. The British constitution includes decisions made by courts of law.D. The British constitution includes one single written constitution.答案：D说明：英国是世界上典型的不成文宪法国家，没有宪法法典。不成文宪法是指不具有一部统一的法典，而是散见于多种法律文书，宪法判例和宪法惯例的宪法。不成文宪法的最显著特征在于，虽然各种法律文件并未冠以宪法之名，却发挥着宪法的作用。上述A、B、C选项中提到的文书都是英国宪法的组成部分。值得提醒的是，当我们说英国是不成文宪法国家时，并不是说英国没有宪法。32. The first city ever founded in Canada is A. Quebec. B. Vancouver. C. Toronto D. Montreal.答案：A33. When did the Australian Federation officially come into being?A. 1770 B. 1788 C. 1900 D. 1901答案：D34. The Emancipation Proclamation to end the slavery plantation system in the South of the U.S. was issued byA. Abraham Lincoln B. Thomas Paine C. George Washington D. Thomas Jefferson答案：A说明：Emancipation Proclamation解放黑奴宣言是美国内战期间由总统Abraham Lincoln（亚伯拉罕林肯）发布的。Thomas Paine（托马斯潘恩）以美国革命或独立战争时期发表的Common Sense（常识）而闻名。George Washington（乔治华盛顿）是美国独立战争时期的大陆军总司令，后来成为美国第一任总统。Thomas Jefferson（托马斯杰斐逊）是the Declaration of Independence（独立宣言）的主要起草人。2009年英语专业八级考试英语国家文化试题31. The Head of State of New Zealand isA. the governor-general B. the Prime MinisterC. the high commissioner D. the monarch of the United Kingdom答案：DNew Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. In Mori, New Zealand has come to be known as Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing, but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealands territorial claim in Antarctica). New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, approximately 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Mori being the largest minority. Non-Mori Polynesian and Asian people are also significant minorities, especially in the cities. Elizabeth II, as the Queen of New Zealand, is the Head of State and is represented, in her absence, by a non-partisan Governor-General; the Queen reigns but does not rule, so she has no real political influence. Political power is held by the democratically-elected Parliament of New Zealand under the leadership of the Prime Minister who is the Head of Government.32. The capital of Scotland isA. Glasgow. B. Edinburgh. C. Manchester. D. London.答案：B33. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became the U.S. President?A. Thomas Jefferson. B. George Washington.C. Thomas Paine. D. John Adams.答案：A34. Which of the following cities is located on the eastern coast of Australia?A. Perth. B. Adelaide. C. Sydney. D. Melbourne.答案：A2008年英语专业八级考试英语国家文化试题31. The largest city in Canada is A. Vancouver. B. Montreal. C. Toronto D. Ottawa.32. According to the United States Constitution, the legislative power is invested in A. the Federal Government. B. the Supreme Court. C. the Cabinet. D. the Congress.33. Which of the following is the oldest sport in the United States?A. Baseball. B. Tennis. C. Basketball. D. American football.34. The head of the executive branch in New Zealand is A. the President. B. the Governor-General. C. the British monarch D. the Prime Minister.2007年英语专业八级考试英语国家文化试题31. The majority of the current population in the UK are decedents of all the following tribes respectively EXCEPT_. A. the Anglos B. the Celts C. the Jutes D. the Saxons 32. The Head of State of Canada is represented by_. A. the Monarch B. the President C. the Prime Minister D. the Governor-general33. The Declaration of Independence was written by_. A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. Alexander Hamilton D. James Madison 34. The original inhabitants of Australia were_. A. the Red Indians B. the Eskimos C. the Aborigines D. the Maoris 2006年英语专业八级考试英语国家文化试题31. The President during the American Civil War was_. A. Andrew Jackson B. Abraham Lincoln C. Thomas Jefferson D. George Washington32. The capital of New Zealand is _. A. Christchurch B. Auckland C. Wellington D. Hamilton33. Who were the natives of Australia before the arrival of the British settlers? A. The Aborigines B. The Maoris C. The Indians D. The Eskimos34. The Prime Minister in Britain is head of _. A. The Shadow Cabinet B. The Parliament C. The Opposition D. The Cabinet2005年英语专业八级考试英语国家文化试题31. _ is the capital city of Canada. A. Vancouver B. Ottawa C. Montreal D. York 32. U.S. presidents normally serve a (an) _term. A. two-year B. four-year C. six-year D. eight-year 33. Which of