北京语言大学《英语国家概况(I)》在线作业一

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18春《英语国家概况(I)》作业1-0001

In Britain, the First Civil War was fought between the Roundheads who were the parliamentary soldiers led by（　　）, and the Cavaliers who were King Charles’s supporters.
A:John Lilburne
B:Oliver Cromwell
C:Prince Rupert
D:William Joyce
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The first European settlement on the continent began in__________.
A:1901
B:1788
C:1770
D:1787
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The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorate ______________.
A:the founding of the Commonwealth of Australia
B:the discovery of ＇the great southern unknown land
C:the first European settlement of the continent
D:Captain James Cook's first voyage around Australia
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If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called_______.
A:General Certificate of Education–Advanced
B:General Certificate of Secondary Education
C:the common entrance examination
D:General National Vocational Qualifications
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The two main land masses in New Zealand are__________.
A:the White Island and the thermal region
B:the North Island and the South Island
C:the Southern Alps and the North Island
D:Auckland and the South Island
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______is not considered a characteristic of London.
A:The cultural centre
B:The business centre
C:The financial centre
D:The sports centre
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Convict transportation to the mainland of Australia ended in__________.
A:1840
B:1855
C:1851
D:1901
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The first European settlement on the continent began in ____________.
A:1901
B:1788
C:1770
D:1787
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The largest state in Australia in terms of population is ____________.
A:Queensland
B:New South Wales
C:Western Australia
D:Victoria
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The central part of Ireland is characterized by many lakes, low ridges and（　　　）.
A:peat bogs
B:rapid streams
C:small islands
D:high cliffs
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The Dreaming has an ‘elective affinity＇ with Capitalism.
A:错误
B:正确
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The Times, which began publishing in 1785, is the British oldest daily newspaper.
A:错误
B:正确
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The Great Famine lasted from 1845- 1848.
A:错误
B:正确
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Today, the Irish economy is dominated in many ways by many multinationals, particularly in the electronic and pharmaceutical industries.
A:错误
B:正确
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King Alfred the Great united England under his rule in 829.
A:错误
B:正确
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The word “Ireland” is used ambiguously to mean both the Republic of Ireland and Northern奥鹏教育北京语言大学平时在线作业 Ireland.
A:错误
B:正确
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The Conservative party, the Labour party and the Liberal Democrats are the three major national parties in the UK.
A:错误
B:正确
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The Bill of Rights ensured that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament.
A:错误
B:正确
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The President of Ireland is elected directly by the people.
A:错误
B:正确
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The Australia, the senate of Parliament has the power to enact legislation.
A:错误
B:正确
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