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课程名称： 英美概况 （ A ）卷 考试形式：（闭卷 ）
年级： 201X级 专业： 英语专业 ；层次：（本 ）
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Note: Please write all your answers on the answer sheet!

1. Mark each statement true(T) or false(F).(10%)

1)A reserved person is one who is quite emotional, and tends to get excited easily.
2)The United States has traditionally been known as a melting pot, but nowadays people prefer to call the nation a salad bowl.
3)The Queen represents the interest of the governing party.
4)As a nation of enormous diversity, the United States of America does not have a national identity.
5)The policy of “separation of church and state” protects religious freedom.
6) Strictly speaking, Parliament today consists of the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
7) In the U.K., politeness towards women is still observed today as it used to be.
8) There is no charge for prescribed medicine for individual patients in Britain.
9)Most of the money to pay for American public schools comes from local taxes.
10) About two-thirds of American live in homes or apartments that they own.

in the brackets according to what you have learned about the political system of U.S. and U.K.(10%)

1) The government system of the U.S.

Branch
People
Responsibilities
Executive
( 1 )
Cabinet
( 2 )
( 3 )
Congress
100 senators
435( 4 )
Make laws
Judicial
Supreme Court
( 5 )
Interpret laws

2) The government system of U.K.

The Parliament
People
Responsibility on Law-making
The Monarch
( 6 )
Consent to pass law
House of ( 7 )
Lords Spiritual
Lords ( 8 )
Review laws
House of ( 9 )
Mps
( 10 )

3. Match the following occasions with proper expressions(10%)

1)Excuse me a. To ask somebody to repeat what he has said
2) Sorry b. To gently refuse an offer
3) Would you please… make an advance apology for
4) Pardon d. To express regret for an accidental disturbance
5) No, thank you. e. To make a polite request

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the following words and expressions to complete the sentences.(20%)

a. take the place of b. be entitled to c. take one’s leave d. conform g. Out of date pace with particular about
j. Compliment

1）Tom only had a mouthful of food and then______in a hurry.
2)Her boss paid her a_________because of her diligence.
3)Home remedies should not______visiting your doctor if you are really sick.
4)You’ve commited a serious_________of the regulations.
5)The manager is very_____his clothes.
6) All are_____an equal start.
7) It’s important for a firm to _______changes in the market.
8)She found it difficult to establish a new______after retirement.
9)Enterprises that fail to______to standards will face severe punishment.
10)Cassette tape recorders are________now.

5. Answer the following questions.(20%)

1) Americans believe strongly in self-reliance and independence of the individual. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being very independent Which is more important to you, pleasing your family or having the freedom to do what you want
2) Nowadays, many Chinese people begin to observe western festivals like Christmas, Valentine’s day, etc. What do you think of the phenomenon Should Chinese people observe western festivals or not

6. Essay Writing.(20%)

Write a passage of about 300 words presenting your understanding on the following questions.
1)Do you agree with the idea that “Most students are socially retarded(retard:slow the growth or development of; cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; be delayed)”
2)Why or why not

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2013 至 2014 学年第 1 学期 考试时间： 70 分钟
课程名称： 英美概况 （ A ）卷 考试形式：（闭卷 ）
年级： 2012级 专业： 英语专业 ；层次：（本 ）
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Answer Sheet

1. Mark each statement true(T) or false(F).(10%)
1) ______2)_____ 3)______ 4)_____5)_______
6)______ 7)_____ 8)______ 9)_____10)______

in the brackets according to what you have learned about the political system of U.S. and U.K.(10%)
1) __________ 2)___________3)__________ 4)___________5)_____________

6)__________ 7)___________ 8)__________ 9)___________10)____________

3. 3. Match the following occasions with proper expressions(10%)
1) ________ 2)_________ 3)___________ 4)__________5)_________

the following words and expressions to complete the sentences.(20%)
1) _____ 2)______ 3)_____ 4)_____5)_______
6)______ 7)______ 8)______ 9)_____10)______

5. Answer the following questions.(20%)
1)

2)

6. Essay Writing.(30%)