英美概况课后题答案(简答题)ppt课件

1、,1What are the full name of the U.K? The united kingdom of great Britain and Northern Ireland。 2.why do tourists from all over the world like to go to Scotland? They like to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery, to drink Scotch whisky and to see Scotsmen wearing kilts and playing bagpipes. 1 What ar

2、e the tow components of the British Parliament? They are the House oh Commons and the House of Lords. 2. What were some of Queen Victorias major achievements? Queen Victoria made tremendous achievements in almost every aspect. She promoted further industrial revolution, the building of railways and

3、the growing of trade and commerce. By the end of her reign, Britain had developed to an empire including a quarter of the global population and nearly a quarter of the worlds landmass.,1,1. What are the three functions of the House of Commons? The three functions are: to draft laws. to scrutinize, c

4、riticize and restrain the activities of the government, and to influence future government policy. 2. Why are independence candidates unlikely to win in the general election? Because even if they were elected, they would be powerless in Parliament. Therefore, it is not possible for many people to vo

5、te foe independent candidates. 1.What was the negative aspect of Thatchers reform in the early 1980s? Its negative aspect was a rapid increase in unemployment. in1982,the unemployment rate reached the level of Great Depression years, with three million people out of work.,2,2 .What are the character

6、istics of Britains agriculture? Britains agriculture is characterized by a small portion of the population engaged in agricultural activities with a high degree of mechanization. Although it employs a mere 1% of the countrys labor force, it meets around 60% of the national demands. 1 .What used to b

7、e the major functions of grammar schools and vocational schools in Britain? The major functions of grammar schools were to train the most academically capable students and prepare them for university, whereas the major functions of vocational schools were to help less successful students to learn a

8、trade.,3,2. What role does the media play in Britain leisure culture? The media plays an essential role in Britain leisure culture since it helps to shape the publics opinion, determine peoples moral and political orientation and consolidate or undermine the rule of a government. 2 What is stream of

9、 consciousness? Stream of consciousness is the writing technique which puts the unorganized flow of thought onto page. Writers who adopt this technique give precedence to the depiction of the characters mental and emotional reactions to external events rather than the events themselves.,4,1. How is

10、the American population distributed? The distribution of the American population is rather uneven. The most densely populated region is the northeastern part of the country. The Great Plains have a comparatively small population. The South also has a population of almost 57.5 million. The West is no

11、t densely populated expect for some metropolitan center like Los Angeles and San Francisco. It has about 20%of the nations population. 2 .How is the life of the Native Americans today? About one third of all Native American now live on reservations and the others live in cities. Poverty and Unemploy

12、ment are the major problems for them, especially on the reservations.,5,2. What were Nixons well-known contributions during his presidency? Nixon made three well-known contributions: a) brought the Vietnam War to a close; b) reestablishing U.S. relations with China; c) negotiating the first Strategi

13、c Arms Limitation Treaty with the former Soviet Union. 1. What are the two characteristics of the U.S. Constitution? One is the “checks and balances. The other is that the powers of the central government and the powers of state government are specified. 2. How did the Civil War affect the American

14、economy? After the Civil War, the large southern cotton plantations became much less profitable. Northern industries, which had expanded rapidly because of the demands of the war, surged ahead.,6,3 .Why does America try to reduce trade barriers? Because the United States has increasingly realized th

15、at open bilateral trade will not only advance its own economic interests, but also enhance domestic stability and its peaceful relationship with other nations. 1. How does an American university choose its applicants? American universities choose applicants on the basis of : a) their high school rec

16、ords; b) recommendations from their high school teachers; c) the impression they make during interviews at the university; d) their scores on the SAT.,7,4 .What are the origins of Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to the New World. In 1620, the Mayf

17、lower arrived and brought about 150 Pilgrims. Life at the beginning was very hard and there was not enough food, so many of them died. During the following summer the Native Americans helped them and then they had a bountiful harvest. So they held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americans.,8,3. What is the Lost Generation? The Lost Generation refers to the young American writers caught up in t