英国概况人文知识练习题:
1. Which of the following is the British oldest daily newspaper?
A. The Telegraph B. The Guardian C. The News of the World D. The Times
2. The river Thames is in _____.
A. Wales B. Scotland C. England D. Northern Ireland
3. The Industrial Revolution started in _____.
A. the Great Britain B. the United States C. Canada D. Austrilia
4. Which of the following is true under Thatcher’s administration?
A. The proportion of owner-occupation decreased.
B. Public housing became more important.
C. Many public houses were sold to people.
D. The UK became more European-like in its housing arrangement.
5. Britain has its nuclear naval force since _____.
A. it's one of the developed countries in the world
B. it's a traditional sea power
C. it has an advanced industry
D. it's able to produce submarines
6. Which of the following is the oldest national Sunday newspaper in Britain?
A. The Times B. The Guardian C. The Observer D. The Financial Times
7. Big Ben was named after _____.
A. Christopher Wren B. Benjamin Hall C. Ben John D. G. Stephenson
8. The Capital of Wales is _____.
A. Swansea B. Cardiff C. Rhonda D. Belfast
9. _____ is England's biggest naval base.
A. Portsmouth B. Southampton C. Plymouth D. Dover
10. There are two major national parties in Britain: the Conservative party and _____.
A. the Liberal Party B. the Democratic Party
C. the Labour Party D. the Republican Party