英语文化知识竞赛练习题.docx

1. There is a holiday in America, which celebrates the achievements of American workers. On this day, most people do not have to go to work. Which holiday is it? When is it celebrated? 2. There is a holiday in America, which celebrates the pilgrims coming to America and surviving their first year. It is usually a-long-weekend holiday, during which, families get together for a big meal. Which holiday is it? When is it celebrated? 3. There is a holiday in America, which celebrates the birthday of the United States. On this day, people go to parades, have picnics and see fireworks. Which holiday is it? When is it celebrated? 4. The following holidays are usually celebrated in America. What are their Chinese meanings? And in which month are the holidays celebrated? Columbus Day / Memorial Day / Presidents Day or Washingtons Birthday Veterans Day / Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday 5. Make a list of at least 4 adjective suffixes（后缀）. And give at least 3 word examples for each suffix. 6. Make a list of at least 4 noun suffixes. And give at least 3 word examples for each suffix. 7. Make a list of at least 3 prefixes （前缀）or suffixes to indicate a negative（否定的） meaning. Give at least 2 words for each prefix or suffix. 8. Give at least 4 word examples to show that although a word ends with ly, it is not an adverb, but an adjective. 9. Whats the full word or phrase? Also give the Chinese meaning. USAPRCUK UNESCOUN FYIFBIRSVPMVPASAPBball ESL10. Whats the abbreviation? Central Intelligence AgencyInfluenzaGymnasiumPublic RelationsRefrigeratorTelevisionVice PresidentLaboratoryLimousine International Business Machines 11. Do you know the meanings of the texting abbreviations usually used on phones or internet chatting? (at least 4 ) lol brb L8rugtg roflcya 12. Match the idioms and their definitionsBend over backwards I dont knowBite your tongue stop yourself from saying something Go back to square one if you dont succeed the first two times, the third try is lucky (you will succeed)Your guess is as good as mine do everything you can; try really hard Third times the charm to have to start something again; to go back to the beginning Save your breath study Hold your horses be patient Hit the books tell a secret (just like “spill the beans”) Meet someone halfway dont say anything because your words will not help the situation Let the cat out of the bag agree with someone by making some compromises 学会以下谚语：(something) cracks me up (something) makes me laugh a lot under the weather not feeling well; sickget on someones nerves to bother someone/annoy someoneget out of hand become out of controlI cant make heads or tails of it I cant understand itstart from scratch do it all over again from the beginningcross your fingers hope something happens the way you want it to happenplay it by ear decide what to do as things happenget off someones backstop bothering someone drive someone up a wall annoy someone and make them angry once in a blue moonvery rarely, very seldomhave a way with wordsto know what to say and how to say itcost an arm and a leg very expensivesomeones hands are tiedsomeone is unable to do anything to helpover someones headtoo difficult for someone to understandbeat around the bush to avoid the main topicget over itstop complaining or worrying about something that is bothering you. Throw in the towelgive up, stop trying Hit the hay / sack go to bed or go to sleepOut of the bluesuddenly, unexpectedly 13. Body and actions 做出下列动作Breathe with your lungs Yawn with your mouth Bend with your knee Clap with your hands Reach with your arms Stretch with your back Blink with your eyes Kick with your leg Smile with your lips Frown with your eyebrows Spit with your mouth Sniff with your nose14. 做出下列动作：*Nod your head*Shake your head *Fold your arms*Cross your legs*Fix your hair*Blow your nose*Shake hands 14. 识认下面天气名词：说出汉语意思。 Thunderstorm a storm with rain, thunder and lightning Lightning electricity coming from cloudsHail balls of ice coming from cloudsBlizzard storm involving snowTornado storm with strong opposing winds*Drizzle Sprinkle Shower Pour （rain, 雨量由_到_）*Breeze Strong Wind Gale - Hurricane Wind （wind, 风力由_到_）*Clear Skies Partly Cloudy Cloudy Overcast （cloud, 云量由_到_）*Cool Chilly Cold -Freezing （cold, 冷的程度由_ 到_）*Warm Humid Hot -Blazing （warm, 热的程度_到_）15. Do you know the following food? What do they look like? If you look at a picture of a kind of food, can you name it? Pizza, taco, burger, sandwich, hotdog, hot pot, spring roll, cereal, spaghetti, lasagna, fish and chips, mashed potatoes, gravy 16. Name the Chinese names of the following people, and what do you know about them? Abraham Lincoln George Washington Theodor Roosevelt John F. Kennedy Richard Nixon Gerald Ford 17. Word scramble re-arrange the letters to form a new word gtieh rty gwor dwar racry 18. Anagrams - rearrange the letters to form a new word God warned tea usb spot 19. Name the national songs for the USA, and the UK. Give the English names for the songs. 20. Name the following cities and point out they are capitals of which country. Baghdad Bangkok Berlin Budapest Buenos Aires Cairo Canberra Havana Helsinki Lisbon Warsaw 21. Name at least 4 famous constructions / buildings in Britain. 22. Who is Pablo Picasso? Could you name one of his masterpieces? 23. What kind of people usually say the following statement? And what is the statement called? You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense. 24. Do you know