美国文化试题基础题

1、Culture Knowledge Contest（American Culture）August 31, 2014Part I Single-Choice QuestionsDirections: Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best co

2、mpletes the statement or answers the question. 1. The strong American belief in individualism can be divided into idealism and _. A realism B protestantismC materialism D volunteerism3. “Priesthood of all believers” means _. A every priest must be a devoted believerB every believer should confess to

3、 God through the priestC every believer is his or her own priestD every priest should be responsible for the believers 4. Which of the following statements about American education is TRUE? A The majority of the private schools are associated with particular churches. B Religious schools that serve

4、middle-class students receive money from the national government.C After twelve years of school, American students receive a bachelors degree diploma at graduation.D American schools attach the greatest importance to developing students academic skills.5. Which of the following statements about Amer

5、ican Frontier is TRUE? A The frontier experience began in about 1890 and is still continuing in the American West today.B There are two types of heroic rugged individualists: man against wilderness and man against man.C The settling of the frontier did little to affect the lives of the American Indi

6、ans.D The can-do spirit came from the willingness of the pioneers to work together on a cooperative project for the good of all. 6. Most American people strongly believe in individual freedom, and therefore they do NOT like _.A being self-reliant B making a lot of moneyC a big government D religious

7、 freedom7. The American saying “Say what you mean and mean what you say” reflects that American people value _.A competition B optimismC performances D assertiveness 8. American culture is also a culture of its own and above everything else _ is most important.A diversity B individualityC nationalit

8、y D unity9. One of the most important values associated with American Protestantism is the value of _.A self-improvement B equality of opportunityC optimism D rugged individualism11. The strong American belief in individualism has strengthened Americans _ and hard work.A inventiveness B promptness C

9、 frankness D assertiveness12. In the U.S., the president can _ a bill from Congress, but the bill can still become law if at least _ of the members in each house vote for it when it is voted on again.A void, 1/3 B void, 2/3 C veto, 1/3 D veto, 2/313. Scholars who see the United States as a “salad bo

10、wl” emphasize _.A the great extent of racial and ethnic assimilationB the distinct differences between racial and ethnic groupsC the rapid growth of populationD the great diversity in religious beliefs 14. In American society, the “boomerang kids” refers to _.A the children living with the single pa

11、rent B the children born in 1950sC the children returning home after graduation from collegeD the children living separately from their parents16. The presidential election in the United States is held every _ years. A 2 B 4 C 6 D 817. _ was Americans first president. A George Washington B Thomas Je

12、fferson C James Madison D Andrew Jackson18. The Cold War was the continuing state of conflict, tension and competition that existed after World War II. On the one side were the _ and its satellites, and on the other were the powers of the Western world under the leadership of the United States.A Ger

13、many B Cuba C the Soviet Union D Britain 19. Child education in the United States is compulsory. The ages for compulsory education vary by state beginning at ages _ and ending at the ages of fourteen to eighteen.A four to five Bfive to six C six to eight D five to eight20. According to the US Consti

14、tution, Congresss essential function is to _.A declare laws B pass laws C make laws D execute laws21. The Senate is the upper chamber of Congress. It consists of 100 members, with _ senators elected from each state, regardless of the size of the states population. A one B two C three D four22. The h

15、istory of the English language is divided into three periods. The period from 1150 to 1500 is known as the _.A Old English period B Anglo-Saxon period C Middle English period D Modern English period23. The first permanent English settlement in North America was _.A Philadelphia B Plymouth C Jamestow

16、n D Boston24. _ is the symbol of the American Democratic Party.A The donkey BThe bullC The bald eagle D The elephant25. Who is the only American president to have served more than two terms?A Bill Clinton B George Washington C Franklin D. Roosevelt D Abraham Lincoln27. _ are the two major political

17、parties in the United States.A The Labor Party and the Independence Party B The Independence Party and the Republican Party C The Republican Partyand the Labor PartyD The Democratic Party and the Republican Party28. The upper chamber of the American Congress is called _.A the House of Commons B the

18、Parliament C the House of Representatives D the Senate31. _ a popular tourist destination in Hollywood. It comprises more than 2,500 five-pointed stars which bear the names of a mix of actors, musicians, directors, producers, musical and theatrical groups, fictional characters, and others. A Hollywo

19、od Walk of Fame B Hollywood Boulevard C Universal Studios D Disneyland32. “A man is not made for defeat A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” From which novel is this passage taken? A In Our Time B A Farewell to Arms C The Old Man and the Sea D For Whom the Bell Tolls 33. The national anthem of

20、the United States is _.A The Battle Hymn of the Republic B God Save the QueenC The Star-Spangled Banner D American Soldier34. _ was a singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, businessman, and philanthropist. He was called the King of Pop. He popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as th

21、e robot and the moonwalk.A Michael Joseph Jackson B Bob Dylan C Beetles D Elvis Presley 35. _ is a street in Manhattan, New York. There are a lot of theatres at both sides of the street and it has become a synonym of musicals. A the 5th Avenue B Avenue de New-York C Park Avenue. D Broadway 36. _ is

22、often regarded as the greatest American woman poet and she wrote over 1,700 short lyric poems in her life time.A Anne Bradstreet B Robert Frost C Emily Bronte D Emily Dickinson 40. _ is an American syndicated talk show that aired nationally for 25 seasons from 1986 to 2011 and remains the highest-ra

23、ted talk show in American television history. A Daily Show B Oprah Winfrey Show C Talent Show D Ellen Show41. In America, _ are given to recognize outstanding work in the television industry. A Grammy Awards B Tony Awards C Academy Awards D Emmy Awards42. _, located in New York City, is the largest

24、art museum in the United States and one of the ten largest in the world. A The Metropolitan Museum of Art B National Museum of American Art C Hirshhorn Museum D National Museum of Air and Space 45. _ is a film about a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewis

25、h refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. A The Pianist B Schindlers List C Sophies Choice D Pearl Harbor46. When is Halloween celebrated every year?A On October 31 B On February 14C On May 30 D On November 1147. American Independence Day falls on _. A May 30 B October 31 C

26、 March 20 D July 448. Thanksgiving Day is originated in _. A England B America C Scotland D Canada49. April Fools Day began in _.A America B Germany C France D Italy50. When first introduced to someone, one should address and be addressed as Miss, Ms., Mrs. or Mr. followed by the _.A first name B su

27、rnameC nick name D middle name51. Among the five Great Lakes, only _ is wholly within the United States.A Erie B Superior C Michigan D Huron 52. If you are invited to a business lunch, ask _ what he or she recommends before placing your order, so that you will have an idea as to an appropriate price

28、 range for your meal. A the restaurant owner B the waiterC the chef D the host53. How many dimes is a US dollar?A 10 B 5 C 25 D 454. How many cents is a US quarter?A 10 B 5 C 25 D 455. Marriage in America is considered _. A more important to the parents B a pure religious affair C rather burdensome

29、D a pure individual matter56. When was Coca-Cola first created?A In 1765 B In 1885 C In 1925 D In 1995 57. The KFC (chain restaurants from the United States) is the abbreviation of which of the following?A Kentucky Fried Cake B Kentucky Fried ChickenC Kentucky Frying Cake D Kentucky Frying Chicken58

30、. Which number is unlucky in Western culture?A 7 B 8 C 13 D 1460. Handshaking is a popular tradition among professionals in America. Handshaking should be _ and last between 3-5 seconds.A extended B interrupted C light D firm61. There are _ states in the United States of America. A 46 B 48 C 50 D 52

31、62. _ is the largest state in area in the U.S.A. A Florida B Louisiana C Alaska D California63. _ is known as the nations breadbasket because of its abundant production of oats, wheat, and corn.A The North B The South C The Midwest D The Mideast64. _ is the coldest and deepest of the five Great Lake

32、s.A Superior BHuron C Michigan D Ontario65. Washington, the capital of the US, is on the _ river.A Delaware B St. Laurence C Hudson D Potomac 66. The highest mountain in the U.S. is Mount _. A Appalachian B Mekinley C Rocky D Great Smoky67. The 1970s and early 1980s saw the onset of stagflation. Aft

33、er his election in 1980, President _ responded to economic stagnation with free-market oriented reforms.A Jimmy Carter BRonald Reagan C George Bush D Bill Clinton68. Seattle, a household name in many movies such as Sleepless in Seattle or Finding Mr. Right (北京遇上西雅图), is a coastal seaport city in the

34、 state of _.A California B Massachusetts C Washington D New York70. _ has developed a big steel-making industry and is the largest producer of iron and steel in the United States.A Chicago B Detroit C Pittsburgh D New Orleans71. _, bordering on Lake Erie, is a famous automobile town. It is the home

35、of American gods: Ford, General Motors and Chrysler.A Chicago B Detroit C Pittsburgh D New Orleans72. _ was the first company to introduce assembly lines for mass production of cars.A General Motors B American Motors Corporation C Chrysler D Ford74. Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955 October 5, 2011) is

36、the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc., an American multinational corporation headquartered in the world-famous Silicon Valley in _.A California BTexas C Arizona D Florida75. Bill Gates, who formally dropped out of Harvard in his junior year, is the former chief executive and chairman of Mi

37、crosoft Corporation, an American multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, _.A Colorado B Ohio C Washington D Virginia78. The Grand Canyon, a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of _, is known for its visually overwhelming size and its intricat

38、e and colorful landscape.A New Mexico B Wisconsin C Louisiana D Arizona79. As a prominent American landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge has been one of the most internationally recognized symbols of _. It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers

39、.A Los Angeles B San Francisco C Washington D.C. D New York80. Already a huge tourist attraction and favorite spot for honeymooners, _ is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States; more specifically, between the province of O

40、ntario and the state of New York.A Iguasu Falls B Victoria Falls C Angel Falls D Niagara Falls81. _, widely held to be the first national park in the world, is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park.A Yell

41、owstone B Great Smoky Mountains C Grand Canyon D Yosemite82. In late _, the NBA Playoffs (季后赛) begin.A May B April C March D June83. Broadcast on live TV to a world-wide audience, Armstrong stepped out of _ 11 onto the lunar surface and described the event as one small step for man, one giant leap f

42、or mankind. A Challenger B Columbia C Apollo D Discovery84. _ is the United States government agency that is responsible for the civilian space program as well as for aeronautics and aerospace research.ACIA B NACA C NASA D NSA85. All of the following festivals are of some religious nature except _.A

43、 Easter B Thanksgiving C Halloween D Memorial Day87. _ is an American professional golfer who is among the most successful golfers of all time. He has been one of the highest-paid athletes in the world for several years.A Tiger Woods B Venus Williams C Michael Phelps D Jeremy Lin88. The US Open is a

44、 hardcourt _ tournament which is held annually in late August and early September over a two-week period.A golf B ice hockey C tennis D cricket90. The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in _.A San Francisco B Washington D.C. C Lo

45、s Angels D New York CityPart II Multiple-Choice Questions Directions: Read the following unfinished statements or questions carefully. For each unfinished statement or question, four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D are given. Choose the ones that you think best complete the statement or answe

46、r the question. 1. The U.S. President can decide _. A what foreign policies to make B who become the judges of the federal courtsC whether the law is unconstitutional D who should be included in the cabinet2. TheJohn Harvardstatue is actually nicknamed the “statue of three lies” because of all the i

47、naccuracies inscribed on it. They are _.A That isnt John Harvard.B John Harvard wasnt the founder of Harvard University.C Harvard wasnt founded in 1638.D Harvard was originally called the New College. And its mission was to train clergy.3. Which of the following presidents had been impeached when they were in office?A Richard Nixon B Bill Clinton C Andrew Johnson.D Jimmy Carter4. Which two universities worked together to create a new non-profit venture-EDX?A Yale University B Stanford Unive