1、大学生英语竞赛 C 类非英语专业-20 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Multipe Choice(总题数：40，分数：100.00)1.Most people in Northern Ireland are _.（分数：2.50）A.CatholicsB.ProtestantsC.PresbyteriansD.Nonconformists2.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?（分数：2.50）A.It offers the Queen high politica
2、l status and supreme power.B.h is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C.It has no written form of Constitution.D.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.3.Which of the following kings believed the “Divine Right“ to govern, and was condemned to death during the
3、 English Civil War?（分数：2.50）A.James B.Charles C.King JohnD.James 4.The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is reigned over by _, but ruled by _.（分数：2.50）A.the government/the MonarchB.the Monarch/the governmentC.the parliament/Constitutional monarchD.the Cabinet/Queen Elizabeth5.The
4、executive power is in the hands of _.（分数：2.50）A.ParliamentB.The House of CommonsC.The cabinet headed by the Prime MinisterD.The Queen6.Which of the following is not correct?（分数：2.50）A.The Queen holds meetings of the Privy Council.B.The Queen receives reports of Cabinet meetings in her weekly session
5、s with the Prime Minister.C.The Queen must take sides when a dispute arises in the Cabinet.D.The Queen is informed of, and consulted on every aspect of national life.7.The real power of the House of Lords lies in _.（分数：2.50）A.helping to pass Money BillsB.delaying billsC.discussing billsD.being Supre
6、me Court8.Most of the practical work of the government is done by _.（分数：2.50）A.the Prime MinisterB.the Cabinet ministersC.the civil servantsD.the heads of departments9.Why are so many party members elected to Parliament in each Election in Britain?（分数：2.50）A.Because party members usually enjoy bette
7、r reputation.B.Because party members have more experience in forming a government.C.Because party members have the backing of nationwide organizations.D.Because people trust party members to a greater degree.10._ is the primary opposition to the Conservatives.（分数：2.50）A.The Liberal PartyB.The Conser
8、vative PartyC.The Labor PartyD.The Liberal Democratic Party11.The Labor Party became one of the two major parities after _.（分数：2.50）A.1916B.1922C.1930D.194512.The Conservative Party supports the following policies except _.（分数：2.50）A.denationalizationB.free enterpriseC.extending the social serviceD.
9、cautious social reform13.The service industry is also called _.（分数：2.50）A.subsidiary industryB.light industryC.secondary industryD.tertiary industry14.Which of the following livestock has the biggest number in the UK?（分数：2.50）A.Beef battleB.Dairy cattleC.ChickenD.Sheep15.Where is the best agricultur
10、al land in Britain?（分数：2.50）A.In the southeast of England.B.In the northeast of England.C.In the southeast of Scotland.D.In the northeast of Scotland.16.Which of the following is NOT a company in the energy sector?（分数：2.50）A.Shell.B.ICI.C.RTZ.D.British Gas.17.Which of the following is a feature of B
11、ritish education as a whole?（分数：2.50）A.Education is chaotic.B.Education is very expensive.C.Education is highly centralized.D.Education is rather independent and enjoys a great deal of freedom.18.Which of the following statements can not be used to describe universities in Britain?（分数：2.50）A.All uni
12、versities are private institutions.B.All students have got high marks in “A“ Level.C.They have their own governing councils.D.They now derive nearly all of their funds from state grants.19.Who is responsible for the state schools in a district?（分数：2.50）A.Department of Education and Science.B.Local E
13、ducation Authorities.C.Education Committees.D.The headmaster.20.Which of the following is the most famous of all British newspapers?（分数：2.50）A.The TimesB.The Guardian.C.Daily TelegraphD.Daily Mirror21.Which of the following statements about the BBC is not true?（分数：2.50）A.The BBC puts out both radio
14、broadcasting services and TV programs.B.There is no advertising on any of the BBC programs.C.The BBC is financed by private funds.D.The BBC World Service broadcasts international news worldwide, using more than 30 languages.22.Which of the following about The Times is not true?（分数：2.50）A.The circula
15、tion is very small.B.This is the most famous of all British papers.C.The most important British people all over the world still read it.D.It is most critical of established interests.23.The state-ran BBC is financed from _.（分数：2.50）A.the governmentB.the sale of television licenseC.commercial activit
16、iesD.both B and C24.The world“s oldest national newspaper, _, appeared in 1791.（分数：2.50）A.the ObserverB.the TimesC.the GuardianD.the News of the World25.The United Kingdom“s oldest daily newspaper, _, began publishing in I785.（分数：2.50）A.the ObserverB.the TimesC.the GuardianD.the Financial Times26.Wh
17、ich of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?（分数：2.50）A.Cricket.B.Golfing.C.Skiing.D.Horse racing.27._ is something like Chinese Spring Festival.（分数：2.50）A.May DayB.Mother“s DayC.Christmas DayD.Valentine“s Day28.Guy Fawkes Day is one of the most regularly observed national holidays in E
18、ngland on _.（分数：2.50）A.November 5thB.October 5thC.November 8thD.October 8th29.The largest river in the United Kingdom is the _.（分数：2.50）A.Thames RiverB.Severn RiverC.Clyde RiverD.Tyne River30.The highest mountain is in _.（分数：2.50）A.South ScotlandB.North ScotlandC.Southern uplandsD.Pennies31.The seco
19、nd largest seaport city in Britain is _.（分数：2.50）A.LondonB.BristolC.LiverpoolD.Birmingham32.Wales is in the _ of Great Britain.（分数：2.50）A.eastB.southC.westD.north33._ is the largest city in Scotland.（分数：2.50）A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.GlasgowD.Manchester34.Which is not correct to describe the Prime Minis
20、ter?（分数：2.50）A.The head of Cabinet.B.The head of civil services.C.The leader of the Party in power.D.The head of the country.35.Britain“s largest manufacturing industry is the _.（分数：2.50）A.iron and steelB.steel and woolC.motor vehiclesD.fertilizers36.U.S. presidents normally serve a (an) _ term.（分数：
21、2.50）A.two-yearB.four-yearC.six-yearD.eight-year37.Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Northeast, U.S.?（分数：2.50）A.Huston.B.Boston.C.Baltimore.D.Philadelphia.38.The Presidents during the American Civil War was _.（分数：2.50）A.Andrew JacksonB.Abraham LincolnC.Thomas JeffersonD.George Wash
22、ington39.The Declaration of Independence was written by _.（分数：2.50）A.Thomas JeffersonB.George WashingtonC.Alexander HamiltonD.James Madison40.According to the United States Constitution, the legislative power is invested in _.（分数：2.50）A.The Federal Government.B.The Supreme Court.C.The Cabinet.D.The
23、Congress.大学生英语竞赛 C 类非英语专业-20 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Multipe Choice(总题数：40，分数：100.00)1.Most people in Northern Ireland are _.（分数：2.50）A.CatholicsB.Protestants C.PresbyteriansD.Nonconformists解析：解析 新教徒多为联合派，主张留在英国。1920 年北爱尔兰成立时，它的地理位置使得那里的联合派为多数人。C 项为苏格兰国教长老会教徒。D 项为非国教徒，人数很少。2.Which of the followi
24、ng is NOT a characteristic of British government?（分数：2.50）A.It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power. B.h is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.C.It has no written form of Constitution.D.It is the oldest representative democracy in the world.解析：解析 英国实行君主立
25、宪制，国王或女王是国家元首，形式上有极大权力，但实权在内阁。A 选项与事实不符。3.Which of the following kings believed the “Divine Right“ to govern, and was condemned to death during the English Civil War?（分数：2.50）A.James B.Charles C.King JohnD.James 解析：解析 查理一世，英国历史上唯一一位被公开处死的国王；1649 年，克伦威尔下达了处死国王的命令，其罪名是背叛国家和人民。4.The United Kingdom of G
26、reat Britain and Northern Ireland is reigned over by _, but ruled by _.（分数：2.50）A.the government/the MonarchB.the Monarch/the government C.the parliament/Constitutional monarchD.the Cabinet/Queen Elizabeth解析：解析 英国是君主立宪制国家；国王或女王是名义上的统治者，但实际上处于“统而不治”的地位，其存在主要是作为国家的象征；英国政府是最高行政机关，负责管理国家大事，首相是实际最高行政首脑。5
27、.The executive power is in the hands of _.（分数：2.50）A.ParliamentB.The House of CommonsC.The cabinet headed by the Prime Minister D.The Queen解析：解析 英国是君主立宪制国家，由内阁行使行政权，因此选项 C 正确。6.Which of the following is not correct?（分数：2.50）A.The Queen holds meetings of the Privy Council.B.The Queen receives reports
28、 of Cabinet meetings in her weekly sessions with the Prime Minister.C.The Queen must take sides when a dispute arises in the Cabinet.D.The Queen is informed of, and consulted on every aspect of national life. 解析：解析 英国是君主立宪制国家，女王是国家元首。枢密院会议由女王主持召开；女王每周都会接见首相并倾听其政治汇报；内阁若失去议会信任，就必须辞职或提请女王解散议会，而女王照例必须表示
29、同意。选项 D 与事实不符，为正确答案。7.The real power of the House of Lords lies in _.（分数：2.50）A.helping to pass Money BillsB.delaying billsC.discussing bills D.being Supreme Court解析：解析 上议院必须通过所有由下议院呈交的的财政法案；由下议院通过的其他法案最多可于上议院搁置一年；最高法院已取代上议院拥有最高司法权；上议院拥有对财政法案的讨论权，选项 C 正确。8.Most of the practical work of the governmen
30、t is done by _.（分数：2.50）A.the Prime MinisterB.the Cabinet ministersC.the civil servants D.the heads of departments解析：解析 C 项文官办理政府的具体事务，作为文官的人员不随政党的更迭而变化。B 项内阁成员为首相任命的重要部门的部长。D 项为各部部长。9.Why are so many party members elected to Parliament in each Election in Britain?（分数：2.50）A.Because party members us
31、ually enjoy better reputation.B.Because party members have more experience in forming a government.C.Because party members have the backing of nationwide organizations.D.Because people trust party members to a greater degree. 解析：解析 英国大选是指英国选举最高立法机构英国国会议员的选举；英国实行两党制，在国会议员中占多数的党的领袖成为首相。选举候选人大部分是某政党的成员
32、，大多数英国选民根据候选人的党派，而不是其个人品质或主张来投票选择。10._ is the primary opposition to the Conservatives.（分数：2.50）A.The Liberal PartyB.The Conservative PartyC.The Labor Party D.The Liberal Democratic Party解析：解析 在英国，保守党是个大党派，C 项工党是保守党最大的对手。A 项自由党发展成为 D 项自由民主党，它是在英国最受欢迎的第三大政党。11.The Labor Party became one of the two maj
33、or parities after _.（分数：2.50）A.1916B.1922 C.1930D.1945解析：解析 1922 年英国工党在大选中的所得议席第一次超过自由党，自此成为英第二大党，开始了与保守党争雄的历史。12.The Conservative Party supports the following policies except _.（分数：2.50）A.denationalizationB.free enterpriseC.extending the social service D.cautious social reform解析：解析 保守党主张是传统的国家治理方式，
34、即有限政府，让人民自主自立，政府只充当中间人的角色，调节矛盾双方的平衡，故 A 项非国有化、B 项自由企业和 D 项慎重实行社会改革均符合其主张。而C 项扩大社会服务则不符合。13.The service industry is also called _.（分数：2.50）A.subsidiary industryB.light industryC.secondary industryD.tertiary industry 解析：解析 服务业也称第三产业，指不生产物质产品的行业，或者说是指除第一、二产业以外的其他行业。14.Which of the following livestock h
35、as the biggest number in the UK?（分数：2.50）A.Beef battleB.Dairy cattleC.ChickenD.Sheep 解析：解析 2000 年英国羊的数量达到 4226 万只，为英国数量最多的家畜。15.Where is the best agricultural land in Britain?（分数：2.50）A.In the southeast of England. B.In the northeast of England.C.In the southeast of Scotland.D.In the northeast of Sc
36、otland.解析：解析 英国东南部是西欧平原的一部分，最适合发展农业，选 A。16.Which of the following is NOT a company in the energy sector?（分数：2.50）A.Shell.B.ICI. C.RTZ.D.British Gas.解析：解析 ICI 是英国帝国化学工业集团的简称，是闻名的纯碱与肥料的制造厂商，不属于能源公司，故选 B。A 项为英荷皇家壳牌集团，是全球领先的国际油气集团。C 项为英国里奥廷托锌公司。D 项是英国天然气集团。17.Which of the following is a feature of Briti
37、sh education as a whole?（分数：2.50）A.Education is chaotic.B.Education is very expensive.C.Education is highly centralized.D.Education is rather independent and enjoys a great deal of freedom. 解析：解析 英国教育具有自由化的特点，集中体现在实行学校的地方管理措施。选项 D 正确。18.Which of the following statements can not be used to describe u
38、niversities in Britain?（分数：2.50）A.All universities are private institutions.B.All students have got high marks in “A“ Level. C.They have their own governing councils.D.They now derive nearly all of their funds from state grants.解析：解析 英国大学是一个独立自治的机构，不属于任何政府部门的管辖和控制，它们主要的经费是由英格兰高等教育拨款委员资助。但英国大学课程很严格，并
39、不是所有人都能得 A，故 B 项错误。19.Who is responsible for the state schools in a district?（分数：2.50）A.Department of Education and Science.B.Local Education Authorities. C.Education Committees.D.The headmaster.解析：解析 英国公立学校都由地方教育当局负责，不过注意校内管理主要由校长进行。20.Which of the following is the most famous of all British newspa
40、pers?（分数：2.50）A.The Times B.The Guardian.C.Daily TelegraphD.Daily Mirror解析：解析 The Times泰晤士报是英国第一主流大报，是该国最具影响力的报纸。The Guardian卫报。Daily Telegraph每日电讯报，因其时效性而得名。Daily Mirror每日镜报。21.Which of the following statements about the BBC is not true?（分数：2.50）A.The BBC puts out both radio broadcasting services a
41、nd TV programs.B.There is no advertising on any of the BBC programs.C.The BBC is financed by private funds. D.The BBC World Service broadcasts international news worldwide, using more than 30 languages.解析：解析 BBC 英国广播公司除了经营广播节目之外，还经营电视节目；所有节目中都不插播任何广告；资金来自用户的接收费；以 30 多种语言做全球广播。选项 C 与事实不符，为正确答案。22.Whi
42、ch of the following about The Times is not true?（分数：2.50）A.The circulation is very small. B.This is the most famous of all British papers.C.The most important British people all over the world still read it.D.It is most critical of established interests.解析：解析 The Times泰晤士报是英国第一主流大报，也是英国历史最悠久的日报，发行量很
43、大，对世界政治、经济、文化有重大影响。选项 A 与事实不符，为正确答案。23.The state-ran BBC is financed from _.（分数：2.50）A.the governmentB.the sale of television license C.commercial activitiesD.both B and C解析：解析 今天英国的每个家庭(除了老年人和少数低收入人群，他们的费用由英国文化、媒体与体育部承担)或企业都必须购买一年限的电视执照，以确保 BBC 能够拥有足够的资金以“教育、通告和娱乐”大众。故选 B。24.The world“s oldest nati
44、onal newspaper, _, appeared in 1791.（分数：2.50）A.the Observer B.the TimesC.the GuardianD.the News of the World解析：解析 世界上最古老的全国性报纸是英国的观察家。25.The United Kingdom“s oldest daily newspaper, _, began publishing in I785.（分数：2.50）A.the ObserverB.the Times C.the GuardianD.the Financial Times解析：解析 英国最古老的日报是泰晤士报。
45、26.Which of the following is truly a sport of the royal family?（分数：2.50）A.Cricket.B.Golfing.C.Skiing.D.Horse racing. 解析：解析 赛马是英国王室的传统运动。cricket 板球起源于英国，被看成是中产阶级的运动。高尔夫球起源于 15 世纪的苏格兰，由牧羊人的游戏演化而来，是一种贵族运动。滑雪运动起源并发展于斯堪的纳维亚国家。27._ is something like Chinese Spring Festival.（分数：2.50）A.May DayB.Mother“s Day
46、C.Christmas Day D.Valentine“s Day解析：解析 圣诞节是英国最盛大的节日，每年 12 月 25 日全国所有家庭都团聚并庆祝这个节日，就像中国的春节一样。A 项劳动节定在每年 5 月 1 日。B 项母亲节是每年 5 月的第二个星期天。D 项情人节则是每年 2 月 14 日。28.Guy Fawkes Day is one of the most regularly observed national holidays in England on _.（分数：2.50）A.November 5th B.October 5thC.November 8thD.Octobe
47、r 8th解析：解析 盖伊福克斯日是为了不忘记盖伊福克斯试图用 20 桶火药炸掉议会大厦的意图。事件发生于 1605 年 11 月 5 日晚，自那年起成为英国全国性节日。29.The largest river in the United Kingdom is the _.（分数：2.50）A.Thames RiverB.Severn River C.Clyde RiverD.Tyne River解析：解析 英国最长的河流为塞文河，全长 338 千米。B 项泰晤士河穿越伦敦市，是英国第二大河，也是最重要的一条。C 项克莱德河是苏格兰境内主要河流之一。D 项泰茵河位于英国东北部。30.The h
48、ighest mountain is in _.（分数：2.50）A.South ScotlandB.North Scotland C.Southern uplandsD.Pennies解析：解析 英国最高峰是本尼维斯山，位于苏格兰北部，海拔 1343 米，是格兰扁山脉的主峰。31.The second largest seaport city in Britain is _.（分数：2.50）A.LondonB.BristolC.Liverpool D.Birmingham解析：解析 利物浦是英国第二大海港城市。A 项伦敦为第一大港。B 项布里斯托尔是英国西南部的最大城市。D 项伯明翰是英国第二大城市。32.Wales is in the _ of Great Britain.（分数：2.50）A.eastB.southC.west D.north解析：解析 大不列颠岛(Great Britain)分为英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士三部分，以及周围一些小岛，其中威尔士位于大不列颠岛西南部，英格兰位于东南方，苏格兰位于北部。33._ is the largest city in Scotland.（分数：2.50）A.CardiffB.EdinburghC.Glasgow D.Manchester解析：
