18秋《英语国家概况(I)》作业3
In Britain,( )formally appoints important government ministers, judges,etc. A.the Queen
B.the Prime Minister
C.the Lord President of the Council D.the Speaker of the House of Commons
正确答案:A
Who were the first inhabitants of the Australian continent? A.British settlers B.Aboriginal people C.European migrants
正确答案:B
_____ is the oldest newspaper in Australia. A.The Sydney Morning Herald B.The Australian C.The Mercury
D.The Australian Financial Review
正确答案:A
Ireland is one of the most___countries of Europe. A.Puritan B.Catholic C.Christian D.Protestant
正确答案:B
The Australian Day falls on __________. A.April 25 B.Jan. 1 C.Jan. 26
正确答案:C
Which of the following was first adopted in Australia? A.The three-tier government system B.Secret Ballots
C.The two-chamber parliament D.The public services
正确答案:B
Which of the following about the Queen is not true? A.The Queen selects the Prime Minister and the Cabinet
B.The Queen symbolises the tradition and unity of the British state C.The Queen acts as a confidante to the Prime Minister D.The Queen is the temporal head of the Church of England
正确答案:A
Chaucer is he the author of( ) A.Beowulf
B.The Canterbury C.Rip Van Winkle D.Twelfth Night
正确答案:B
______ is the oldest newspaper in Australia. A.The Sydney Morning Herald B.The Australian C.The Mercury
D.The Australian Financial Review
正确答案:A
Australia is divided into three geological parts. They are:__________. A.the Great Dividing Range, NSW, and Tasmania
B.the Australian Alps, the Great Dividing Range and Western Australia C.Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania
D.the Great Western Plateau, the Central Eastern Lowlands and the Eastern Highlands
正确答案:D
The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the center of London, was built by William the Conqueror. A.错误 B.正确
正确答案:B
The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged center of Australian parliamentary power. A.错误 B.正确
正确答案:B
Australia was essentially unknown in the West until the 17th century. A.错误 B.正确
正确答案:B
The Parliament alone has no power to change the terms of the Constitution. A.错误 B.正确
正确答案:A
In Britain the general election is normally held every four years. A.错误 B.正确
正确答案:A
Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on Boxing day, which is the day after Christmas. A.错误 B.正确
正确答案:B
北京语言大学 18秋《英语国家概况(I)》作业3满分答案
