2010年自考英语《英语国家概况》冲刺练习.doc

2010年自考英语英语国家概况冲刺练习(十四)1. The United States ranks _ in the world in the total value of itseconomic production.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. fourth2. The following are the factors that have contributed to the development ofthe U.S. economy except _.A. the vast space and resources of the landB. the ideals of freedom and economic opportunityC. English as its national languageD. hard work by the people3. Which of the following is not true of the U.S. economy?A. It is based largely on a free enterprise system.B. There is little government involvement in the economyC. It is one of the least regulated economies in the world.D. Many of the nations basic industries are represented by only a fewmajor corporations.4. The United States has vast expanses of fertile soil that is well suited to_.A. raising cattleB. growing cropsC. developing highwaysD. digging wells5. Which of the following is not true of water resources in the UnitedStates?A. Water has contributed to the welfare of the country.B. Lakes, rivers, and underground deposits supply water for households,farms, and industries.C. The nation uses about 400 billion gallons of water daily.D. Households use more than half of this total.6. Forests cover nearly _ of the United States, and they yield manyvaluable products.A. a fourthB. a thirdC. halfD. two thirds7. Which of the following is not true of mineral resources in the UnitedStates?A. The United States has large deposits of coal, iron ore, natural gas,and petroleum.B. The United States does not have to import any minerals from othercountries.C. Mineral resources of the United States are well developed.D. Major mineral resources that are scarce in the United States aretin,manganese, and nickel.8. What is the leading corn-producing state in the United States?A. Nebraska.B. Minnesota.C. Iowa.D. Indiana.9. What is Americas most important food crop?A. Wheat.B. Rice.C. Barley.D. Oat.10. Which of the following is not true of U.S. agriculture?A. It is the most efficient in the world.B. About a third of the worlds food exports come from U.S. farms.C. The use of modern farm machinery and agricultural methods has helpedmake U.S. farms the most efficient in the world.D. The number of farms in the United States has increased since 1925. 11. The chief mineral products of the United States are in order of value,_ .A. petroleum, natural gas, and coalB. natural gas, petroleum, and coalC. coal, petroleum, and natural gas.D. coal, natural gas, and petroleum12. Which state ranks first among the states in the value of its manufacturedgoods.A. New York.B. Ohio.C. Texas.D. California.13. Which of following is not true of U.S. manufacturing?A. The value of American manufactured goods is greater than that of anyother country.B. Manufacturing accounts for 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product.C. Since the mid-1900s, the countrys fastest-growing manufacturingareas have been in the Midwest and Northeast.D. Since the Mid-1900s, U.S. industries have turned increasingly toautomation.14. Service industries account for about _ of the U.S. gross domesticproduct.A. a thirdB. halfC. two thirdsD. three fourths15. Which of the following dose not belong to service industries?A. Canada and Japan are the countrys chief trading partners.B. The U.S. share of would trade has increased in recent years.C. Since the mid-1960s, the value of imports has usually been muchhigher than the value of exports.D. Traditionally, the value of U.S. exports has exceeded, or been aboutthe same as the value of U.S. imports.16. Which of the following is not true of U.S. foreign trade?A. Canada and Japan are the countrys chief trading partners.B. The U.S. share of world trade has increased in recent years.C. Since the mid-1960s, the value of imports has usually been muchhigher than the value of exports.D. Traditionally, the value of U.S. exports has exceeded, or been aboutthe same as, the value of U.S. imports.17. What are the leading U.S. exports?A. Mineral fuels.B. Iron and steel.C. Paper and newsprint.D. Machinery and transportation equipment.18. What are the leading U.S. imports?A. Machinery and transportation equipment.B. Scientific measuring equipment.C. Textile fibers.D. All of the above.19. What are the problems the U.S. economy has faced fro time to time?A. Recessions.B. Depressions.C. Inflation. D. All of the above.20. What percentage of the population is classified by the U.S. government aspoor?A. 5%B. 10%C. 15%D. 20%.1.A 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.D11.A12.D 13.C14.D 15.D 16.B 17.D 18.A19.D20.C