英美概况（二）19春在线作业2-0004

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The struggle of the Civil War was between the Confederate States and the Union of()Northern States.
A:21
B:22
C:23
D:24

Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism?
A:Separation of state and church
B:Respect of education
C:Intolerant moralism
D:A sense of mission.

From 1949 to 1972, the number of scientists who moved into the USA from various countries in the world reached ()
A:200 000
B:300 000
C:400 000
D:500 000

The most famous 19 radio stations is ().
A:the Columbia Broadcasting System
B:the American Broadcasting System
C:Voice of America
D:The National Broadcasting System

Metropolitan Museum is in ().
A:Washington D.C.
B:Boston
C:New York
D:Philadelphia

The Pilgrims were able to survive in America because ().
A:they received help from the Indians
B:they were supported by rich companies
C:many ships brought them food from England
D:they had signed the Mayflower Compact

The number of Congressmen from each state varies depending on ().
A:the size of the area
B:the size of population
C:the tradition
D:the wealth

Marriage in the USA is considered ()
A:rather burdensome
B:a pure individual matter
C:a pure religious affair
D:more important to the parents

In (), the first satellite was launched in the USA.
A:1958
B:1657
C:1659
D:1655

The original name of New York is ().
A:New Hampshire
B:New Amsterdam
C:New Jersey
D:New England

The most important advantage the North had over the South in the Civil War was its()superiority.
A:industrial
B:agricultural
C:economical
D:military

America occupies the leading position in the modern technology in the following areas except ().
A:atomic energy
B:computers
C:space
D:shipbuilding

What belongs to the attitudes of Americans toward manual labor?
A:Highly valuing
B:looking down upon it.
C:Neutral
D:Refusing to take on it.

The first immigrants came to America from England to escape ().
A:poverty
B:imprisonment
C:religious persecution
D:all of the above

After the Civil War, the United States saw great developments in ().
A:agriculture
B:economics
C:culture
D:politics

Junior college in America is ().
A:two-year college
B:four-year college
C:three-year college
D:five-year college

The state () is rich in fishing and trapping.
A:Hawaii
B:California
C:Alaska
D:New York

() has the power to interpret the constitution.
A:The President
B:The Congress
C:The Supreme Court
D:The House of Representatives

In February 1856, the National Congress of the Republican Party was held in (). Ever since, the name “Republican” has been used.
A:Pittsburgh
B:Texas
C:Washington
D:New York

In the U.S., people go to church mainly for the following reasons except ().
A:for finding a job in sociely
B:for having a place in a community
C:for identifying themselves with dominant values
D:for getting together with friends

The Federalists  are supporters of the federal principle of government or members of political group from 1787 to 1823 which favoured strong centralized government and was in power from 1789 to 1800 in the USA.
A:错误
B:正确

The Statue of Liberty was given by the Spanish people as a gift.
A:错误
B:正确

Columbus discovered the new World in the year of 1493.
A:错误
B:正确

Before the breakout of the Civil War, the Whig Party, which had been formed during Jackson's day, began to break up.
A:错误
B:正确

After the Asian War broke out, there were two war arenas in the world. One was the European arena; the other was the Pacific arena.
A:错误
B:正确

In 1956, the first satellite was launched in the USA.
A:错误
B:正确

In 1803, the U.S.took advantage of the European War and purchased the vast area of Louisiana.
A:错误
B:正确

VOA programs include news, commentary, popular music and features about American culture.
A:错误
B:正确

Americans show great respect for Abraham Lincoln and most people regard him as a model in their personal struggle.
A:错误
B:正确

The Eastern Orthodox Church was separated from Roman Catholic Church in 1054, with the population of 130 million.
A:错误
B:正确

Americans like boating. Motorboats, as well as canoes, are very popular for fishing and water-skiing
A:错误
B:正确

In the USA, a two-year college was originally called a “junior college”, but now it is called a “community college
A:错误
B:正确

American concern for privacy is very important, and many personal topics are nto appropriate fo rconversation between casual acquaintances.
A:错误
B:正确

Lake Michigan is wholly within the United States of America while the other four run along the boundary between the USA and Canada.
A:错误
B:正确

The Los Angeles Times, with a circulation of 9500, is associated with the Morgan Interest Group
A:错误
B:正确

The victory at Saratoga was viewed as the turning point of the War of Independence.
A:错误
B:正确

“All men are created equal” is from the document Declaration of Independence.
A:错误
B:正确

Independence Day is celebrated in all the states
A:错误
B:正确

The containment policy was to hold back the expansion of the Soviet Union. It was the basis of the US foreign policy during the Cold War.
A:错误
B:正确

The distinctive feature of the American educational system is its “emphasis on education of the masses rather than on education of the intellectuals”
A:错误
B:正确