奥鹏教育北京语言大学《英语国家概况（II）》在线作业一

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20秋《英语国家概况（II）》作业1

Who invented the game of basketball?
A:A Canadian
B:An American
C:A Dominican
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Who is the head of Canadian government?
A:Governor general
B:Prime minister
C:Premier
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One important agreement between Canada and U.S. is FTA, which means ______.
A:Federal Tariff Agreement
B:Free Trade Agreement
C:Finance Tax Agreement
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When did industrialization take place in the United States?
A:Around 1776
B:Around the turn of the 19th century
C:Around the turn of the 20th century
D:After World War II
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Canadian economy is a _______.
A:resource-based economy
B:agricultural economy
C:tourism economy
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Mark Twain's works are characterized by the following except ___.
A:sense of humor
B:egotism
C:jokes
D:tall tales
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Blues was derived from a blend of field chantey and spiritual which is____________.
A:a form of rock 'n' roll singing
B:a form of operatic singing originated in Europe
C:a form of country music singing
D:a form of hymn singing prevalent in African-American Christian ch奥鹏教育北京语言大学平时在线作业urches
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Mark Twain is the author's 　　　　?
A:real name
B:a pen name
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The first English permanent settlement was founded in 1607 in _________.
A:New York
B:San Francisco
C:Virginia
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Prime Minister _______ once said that the U.S.-Canada relationship was was like "a relationship between two farmers".
A:Louis St.Laurent
B:Wilfred Laurier
C:Lester Pearson
D:John A. Macdonald
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It was in 1954 that the Supreme Court ruled that the practice of segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitional.
A:错误
B:正确
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While the English are largely protestant, the Irish of the Republic largely belong to the Roman Catholic faith.
A:错误
B:正确
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Australia＇s policy of assimilation was founded on the belief that the white culture was progressive and superior while the indigenous culture was inferior.
A:错误
B:正确
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Alexander Hamilton is the second Secretary of Treasure of the United States.
A:错误
B:正确
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The convicts Elizabeth and James Ruse became the first successful farming family in Australia.
A:错误
B:正确
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Up until 1970＇s the Irish economy was inward-looking.
A:错误
B:正确
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Connecticut, in 1837, become the first state in the United States to pass a general act of incorporation, making it relatively simple for any group to get a corporate charter by complying with a sets of rules.
A:错误
B:正确
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Christianity was introduced into Ireland by the Normans in the 6th century.
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 President of Ireland is only a symbolic Head of State and does not have executive power.
A:错误
B:正确
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