英语国家概况完整篇简答题的整合

美国

1.Which state is separated by Canada form the main land?

Alaska is separated from the main land by Canada.

哪个州与加拿大大陆分离?阿拉斯加与加拿大的大陆分离。

2.What is the other name of Eskimos?

Eskimos are also called Inuit.

什么是爱斯基摩人的其他的名字?爱斯基摩人也称为因纽特人。

3. What is the largest active volcano in the world?

Mauna Loa is the world’s largest active volcano, which is located on Hawaii.

什么是世界上最大的活跃的火山?莫纳罗亚山是世界上最大的活跃的火山,它位于夏威夷。4.How is the West divided?

The West can be divided into three parts: the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains and the Intermountain Basin and Plateau.

西部是如何划分的?西部可以划分为三个部分:大平原,落基山脉和山间沉积盆地和高原。

5. Where is the birthplace of America?

New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America.

美国诞生地在哪里?新英格兰有时被称为美国诞生地。

6. What states are in New England?

New England is made up of six states of the Northeast, including Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut .

哪一个州是新英格兰?新英格兰由美国东北部六个州组成,包括缅因州、马萨诸塞州、佛蒙特、罗德岛州、新罕布什尔州、康涅狄格。

7. Where is the Hoover Dam located?

The Hoover Dam is built on the border between Nevada and Arizona and it is one of the biggest dams in the U.S.

胡佛大坝位于哪里?胡佛大坝建在内华达州和亚利桑那州交界处,它是美国最大的水坝。

8. What are the names of the capital of Hawaii and Alaska respectively?

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and Juneau is the capital of Alaska.

夏威夷和阿拉斯加的首府分别是什么？火奴鲁鲁是夏威夷的首府,朱诺是阿拉斯加的首府。

9. What is the Rockies also called?

The Rockies, the backbone of the North American Continent, is also known as the Continental Divide.

什么是落基山脉还叫什么?落基山,主干的北美大陆,也被称为大陆分水岭。

10. How does the United States rank among the countries of the world in population and area?

The United States of America is the third—largest country in the world in population and the fourth—largest country in area.

美国在世界各国的人口和区域大小排名怎样?美利坚合众国是世界上第三大国在人口和第四大的国家地区。

11. What is the other major mountain range in the U.S. besides the Rocky Mountain range?

It is the Appalachian Highlands.

除了落基山脉，什么是美国其他主要山脉?阿巴拉契亚山脉的高地。

12.What is the Midwest famous for?

The Midwest is well known for its large stretches of fertile soil.

美国中西部是什么出名?中西部地区是很出名的大片大片肥沃的土壤。

13. Which state is the smallest one in the Unites States in area?

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country.

哪个州是最小的一个联合州地区?罗德岛是全美国最小的州。

14. Where does the Mississippi rise?

The Mississippi River rises in the lake region in North Minnesota.

密西西比河源头在哪里? 密西西比河发源于明尼苏达州北部的湖区。

15.Which two states are Geographically separated from the other 48 states?

They are Alaska and Hawaii.

哪两个州在地理上与其他48个州分开的?他们是阿拉斯加和夏威夷。

16.Which state in America is the largest in size and which is the smallest?

In America Alaska is the largest state in size and Rhode Island the smallest.

在美国最大的州和最小的州是什么？在美国阿拉斯加是最大的州,罗得岛最小的州。

17. Which mountain is the highest peak in America? Where is it?

The highest mountain in America is Mount Mekinley (6,187 meters).It is the middle of the Alaska Range. 哪座山是美国最高峰吗?它在哪里?美国最高的山是Mekinley山(6187米)。它在阿拉斯加山脉的中间。

18. What are the two tributaries of Mississippi?

The two largest tributaries of Mississippi are the River Missouri and River Ohio.

什么是密西西比州的两条支流?密西西比州两个最大的支流是密苏里河和俄亥俄河。

19. How many geographical regions are the continental states divided into?

The continental states of the United States are often divided into seven geographical regions.

美国大陆分为多少个区?美国的大陆州通常分为七个地理区。

20. Why is New England called the birthplace of America?

New England is called the birthplace of America because it was the chief centre of the American War of Independence of 1776 and was also the national’s first industrial area.

新英格兰为什么被称为美国的诞生地？新英格兰被称为美国的诞生地，因为它是1776年美国独立战争的行政中心，也是全国的第一工业区。

21. Which city is the largest and busiest port on the Great Lakes?

Chicago is the largest and busiest port on the Great Lakes.

哪个城市是最大最忙的港口大湖?芝加哥是最大最忙的港口大湖。

22. What is the leading commercial crop of the South?

The leading commercial crop of the South is cotton.

南方领先的商业作物是什么？领先的南方的经济作物是棉花。

23. Which city has been called the steel city of the West?

Colorado has been called the steel city of the West.

哪个城市被称作钢铁城市西方呢?科罗拉多州一直称为钢铁城市西部。

24. Why has Florida become one of the fastest growing states in population for the last 20 years? Because of its attractiveness both as a place to retire and as a convenient place for business with and travel to Central and South America.

为什么佛罗里达州成为过去20年来人口增长最快的国家之一？因为它在美国中部和南部地区中退休、商业和旅游非常方便。

25.When did the largest immigration movement begin?

The largest immigration began form 1815

最大的移民运动是什么时候开始的?1815年

26. How many great population movement are there in the history of the U.S.?

There are four great population movements.

在美国历史上有几次巨大的人口流动？四次

27.What are the three groups of Hispanics?

They are the Mexican-Americans (Chicanos) , the Puerto Ricans and the Cuban-Americans.

什么是拉美裔人三个组群吗?他们是墨西哥籍美国人(奇卡诺)、波多黎各和古巴裔美国人。

28. What are the major racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S.?

They are black Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and American Indians.

什么是美国主要的少数民族和种族?他们是美国黑人、西班牙裔、亚裔和印第安人。

29. When did the “Baby Boom” occur?

It occurred between 1946 and 1966.

什么时候发生的“婴儿潮”?它发生在1946年和1966年之间。

30. Which are the five biggest cities in the U.S. in terms of population?

They are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Philadelphia.

哪些美国最大的五个城市？它们是纽约，洛杉矶，芝加哥，旧金山和费城。

31. What is the population of the United States in 1997?

The population of the United States is about 267 million in 1997.

1997年美国的人口是多少?美国的人口在1997年大约是2.67亿。

32. Who were indentured servants?

Indentured servants refer to the poor immigrants who had to work for fixed term for their masters to repay the cross-Atlantic fare and debts.

什么是契约仆役人?契约仆役指贫穷的移民工作任期固定为他们的主人偿还债务车费和横跨大西洋。

33. Why are the people moving so often in the United States?

The people are moving so often in the United States because they want to look for better job opportunity or for better climate or for other goals.

为什么美国人经常搬家?因为他们想要寻找更好的工作机会或更好的气候或其他目标。34. What are the two novels giving a vivid description about the miserable life of the black slaves? “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and “Roots” are two novels giving a vivid description about the miserable life of the black slaves.

哪两本小说给一个生动的描述关于黑人奴隶的悲惨生活吗?“汤姆叔叔的小屋”和“根”是两个小说给一个生动的描述关于黑人奴隶的痛苦生活。

35.Why were 1.5 million Irishmen driven to the United States in the decade of 1845-1854?

They were driven to the United States by English oppression and the Potato Famine.

为什么150万爱尔兰人在1845 - 1854的10年间被驱逐？

36.Where did a large number of people move to in the last great population movement?

In the last great population movement, a large number of people moved to the sunbelt areas.

在人口大迁移中大量的人搬去了哪里?在过去人口大迁移中,许多人搬到南方的阳光地带地区。

37. What are the fist tow largest groups of the Asian-Americans?

The first two largest groups of the Asian-Americans are the Chinese American and the Japanese-Americans.

什么是亚裔美国人的两个最大群体?前两个最大群体是华裔美国人和日裔美国人。

38. What does WASP stand for?

WASP stands for white Anglo-Saxon Protestants.

黄蜂代表什么呢?黄蜂代表白种盎格鲁撒克逊新教徒

39. Why do many Puerto Ricans go to the United States?

Many Puerto Ricans go to the United States for better job opportunities.

为什么许多波多黎各人去美国吗?许多波多黎各人前往美国寻找更好的工作机会。

40. Give an example to show the awakening of the American Indians.

Many American Indians are taking legal steps to demand compensation for land and resources grabbed from them illegally.

举个例子来显示美国印第安人的觉醒。许多印第安人采取法律措施要求赔偿的土地和非法攫取他们的资源。

41. When was the Thirteenth Amendment added to the Constitution?

The Thirteen Amendment, which banned slavery ,was added to the Constitution in December 1865.

什么第13修正案被添加到宪法?这十三个修正案,禁止奴隶制度被添加到宪法在1865年12月。

42. How did Mexico join the U.S.?

In the Gadsden Purchase, 30,000 square miles of Mexican land were added to the territory of the U.S. in 1853.

墨西哥是如何加入美国吗?在哥斯登购买案,30000平方英里的土地被添加到墨西哥境内的美国在1853年

43. When and how did the U.S become independent?

In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, Britain recognized the independence of the United States.

美国是什么时候,怎样成为独立国家的?1783年,《巴黎条约》签署,英国承认美国的独立性44. How did the Plymouth settlers manage to survive?

The neighboring Indians came to teach them how to grow corn and they succeeded in having a good harvest.

如何管理普利茅斯的殖民者存活?邻近的印度人来教他们如何种植玉米,他们成功地将一个好收成。

45. When did the War of Independence start?

It started when clashes took place at Concord and Lexington.

独立战争什么时候开始?它开始当冲突发生在康考德和莱克辛顿。

46. What was the Compromise of 1850?

The Compromise of 1850 was an agreement, which kept a balance between free and slave states in the Senate.

1850年的妥协是什么?1850年的妥协达成协议,这使平衡自由和蓄奴州参议院。

47. When did the first American general election hold?

The first American general election was held towards the end of 1788.

什么时候第一次美国大选举行?美国第一个举行了大选在1788年底。

48. When was the American Constitution first ratified?

The American Constitution was first ratified by the State of Delaware in December 1787.

美国宪法是什么时候第一次批准?第一个批准美国宪法是由特拉华州在1787年12月。49. What was the turning point of the Civil War?

The Gettysburg Victory was the turning point of the Civil War.

什么是美国内战的转折点吗?葛底斯堡的胜利是美国内战的转折点。

50. Why did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

He issued the Emancipation Proclamation for the purpose of winning support for the Union at home and

abroad by making the war a just war against slavery.

为什么林肯总统发出的《解放宣言》吗?他颁布了《解放奴隶宣言》只为获得支持工会在国内外通过使战争一个正义的战争反对奴隶制。

51. How many people were died in the Civil war?

The Civil War cost American 618,000 lives.

有多少人死于内战? 618000条生命。

52. What was the strong trend in the American economy at the end of the 19th century?

The trend was the monopoly by big business.

什么是美国经济在19世纪结末主要的趋势?这一趋势是由大企业的垄断。

53. When did Christopher Columbus discover the North America?

Christopher Columbus discovered the North America in the year 1492.

什么时候哥伦布发现了北美呢?克里斯托弗·哥伦布发现了北美在1492年。

54.What were the differences between the Puritans and the Pilgrims?

The Puritans were wealthy, well educated gentlemen, but Pilgrim were mostly poor, laboring people.

什么是清教徒和朝圣者之间的差异?”清教徒都富有,受过良好教育的绅士,但朝圣者普遍贫困,劳动人民。

55. When and where was the First Continental Congress held?

In September 1774, the Fist Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia.

首次大陆国会何时何地举行的?在1774年9月,首次大陆国会会议在费城召开。

56. What was the chief weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The chief weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it failed to set up a government that could function,

什么是“联邦条款”的主要的弱点?主要弱点是它未能建立一个政府能够发挥作用,

57. Who became known as the Anti-federalists?

Those people who opposed the Constitution of 1787 became known as the Anti-federalists.

谁被称为反联邦?那些反对1787年的宪法被称为反联邦。

58. What did the United States win as a result of the U.S. Mexican War?

As a result of the U.S. Mexican War the United States won California and New Mexico.

美国墨西哥战争美国赢得了什么?由于美国墨西哥战争美国赢得了加利福尼亚和新墨西哥59. What did “Manifest Destiny” introduced by John L. O’Sullivan mean?

“Manifest Destiny”, introduced by John L. O’Sullivan in the 1840’s, meant that outward movement was inevitable, that the United States was driven on by a divine force that should not be denied.

什么才是“昭昭天命”引入的约翰·l·奥沙利文意味着什么?“昭昭天命”,介绍了由约翰·l·奥沙利文在1840年代,意味着向外运动是不可避免的,美国是一个神圣的驱使,力量,不应该拒绝。

60. What was the direct cause of the outbreak of the Civil War?

The direct cause of outbreak of Civil War was that the southern states left the Union and formed a new nation but President Lincoln was determined to maintain the Union.

什么是直接导致南北战争的爆发?直接导致的爆发的内战是南方州脱离联邦,并成立了一个新国家,但林肯总统决心维护联盟。

61. Who contributed to the government regulation of economic development pushed by the Progressive Movement? Pushed by the Progressive Movement, President Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson contributed to the government regulation of economic development.

谁给了政府的监管下的经济发展进步运动吗?推动进步运动,总统西奥多·罗斯福和伍德罗·威尔逊促成了政府管制的经济发展。

62. When did the U.S. government declare war on Germany? The U.S. government declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917.

什么时候美国政府是对德宣战?美国政府对德国宣战,1917年4月6日。

63. What was the result of the Paris Conference? The result of the Paris Conference was the emergence of the Versailles Treaty System in Europe and later the Washington System in Asia supplemented it.

什么是巴黎会议的结果?巴黎会议的结果的涌现是《凡尔赛条约》系统在欧洲和之后,华盛顿在亚洲辅以系统。

64. Which day was the Black Thursday? The Black Thursday referred to October 24, 1929.

哪一天是黑色星期四?1929年10月24日称为黑色星期四。

65. What was the aim of the New Deal? The aim of the New Deal, as President Roosevelt put it, was to save American democracy.

什么是新协议的目的?新协议的目标,如罗斯福总统所说,是拯救美国的民主。

66. What was the American foreign policy in the early 1930s? In the early 1930s, the American foreign policy was isolationist.

在1930年代早期什么是美国外交政策?在1930年代早期,美国的外交政策是孤立的。

67. What was the beginning of a long economic depression in the U.S.? The stock market crash was the beginning of the long economic depression.

什么是美国经济大萧条的开始?股票市场崩盘。

68. What was the meaning of overlord? Overlord was a code name for the allied landing at Normandy, France, in May 1944.

什么是霸王的意义?霸王是盟军在诺曼底登陆的一个代号,法国,1944年5月。

69. What was Red Scare? Red Scare referred to the large-scale arrests of suspected Communists and radicals between Nov.1919 and Jan.1920 by the justice Department.

红色恐慌是什么?红色恐慌是司法部大规模逮捕共产主义者和激进分子在1919年11月和1920年一月之间。

70. What were the immediate causes that led the United States into the war? The immediate causes were Germany’s unlimited submarine warfare and Germany’s attempt to get Mexico into the war against the United States.

70年。直接原因是什么导致美国卷入战争吗?直接原因是德国的无限制潜艇战以及德国试图使墨西哥到对美国的战争。

71. What were the two guiding principles underlying American diplomatic activities in W W II? The first was to win the war; the second was to bring the Soviet Union into a postwar world order under American leadership.

什么是那两个潜在的美国外交活动的指导原则在第二次世界大战?第一次是为了战争的胜利;第二个是要让苏联变成一个战后美国领导下的世界秩序。

72. What is Tariff Protection? Tariff Protection means to get higher import taxes to protect domestic production.

关税保护是什么?关税保护手段获得更高的进口关税来保护国内生产。

73. Which policy did the U.S. pursue during the WWI? During the WWI the U.S. pursued a policy of pro-Ally partiality.

第一次世界大战期间美国奉行的政策是什么?第一次世界大战期间美国奉行的是支持同盟国的政策。

74. Who controlled more than a third of the country’s railroads by 1900? By 1900, J. P. Morgan controlled more than a third of the country’s railroads.

谁控制了超过三分之一的该国铁路的到1900年?到1900年,j.p.摩根控制超过三分之一的国家的铁路。

75. How much of the country’s steel production did the United States Steel Corporation control in 1901? In 1901 the United States Steel Cor poration controlled three fifths of the country’s steel production.

美国钢铁公司控制了全国多少钢铁生产在1901年?在1901年,美国钢铁公司控制了全国3/5的中国钢铁生产。

76. What was the basic demand of the Progressive Movement? The basic demand of the Progressive Movement was government regulation of the economy and social conditions.

什么是基本需求的进步运动吗?基本需求的进步运动是政府管制的经济和社会条件。

77. What were the main causes of the First World War? The causes of WWI were the fierce struggle between two imperialist power groups for colonies, markets and sphere of influence, and an intense arms race.

什么是主第一次世界大战的原因吗?第一次世界大战的起因是帝国主义势力之间的激烈斗争两组的殖民地,市场和的影响范围,和强烈的军备竞赛。

78. What was the essence of the Paris Peace Conference? The essence of the Paris Peace Conference was to carve up the colonies of the defeated countries and get war compensation for the victors.

什么是“巴黎和会”的本质?巴黎的本质和平会议被瓜分殖民地的战败国,让战争赔偿的胜利者。

79. Name the main cause of WWII. The main cause of WWII was big powers struggles for control of the world.

为二战的主要原因命名。二战的主要原因是大国斗争来控制世界。

80. What were the Axis powers in WWII made up by? The Axis powers in WWII were made up by Germany, Italy and Japan.

在二战时轴心国由什么组成的?在二战轴心国是由德国、意大利和日本组成的。

81. What was isolationism in America history? Isolationism was the American foreign policy in the early 1930s. It tried to keep the United States out of the fighting that was going on in Europe and Asia.

什么是孤立主义在美国的历史吗?孤立主义是美国外交政策在1930年代早期。它试图让美国在欧洲和亚洲脱离战斗。

83. What characteristics did President Franklin D. Roosevelt possess? He had a sure sense of what was practical or possible, a strong sense of timing and he was great communicator.

是什么特质使富兰克林?罗斯福成为总统?他有一个确定的意义是实际或可能的,有一种强烈的时机和他是伟大的沟通者。

84. What was the postwar strategy of the United States? The strategy was American leadership of the world and open market for American goods and capital.

什么是战后美国的策略?这个策略是美国领导的世界和开放的市场对美国商品和资本。

85. What was the immediate cause of the Berlin crisis in 1948? The cause was that the Soviet Union cut

off western routes to West Berlin.

什么是柏林危机的直接原因在1948年?原因是,苏联切断了西方路线到西柏林。

86. What effect did the Berlin blockade have on the people in West Berlin and western occupied zones? It pushed the people in West Berlin and western occupied zones further to the side of the United States because they grateful for American airlifts.

什么影响柏林封锁对人们在西柏林和西部占领区?它把人们在西柏林和西部占领区进一步向身边的美国,因为他们感激美国空运。

87. What is the significance of the Shanghai Communiqué? The Shanghai Communiqué was the key thing in American commitment to One-China policy.

什么是《上海公报》的意义吗?《上海公报》是最关键的美国承诺的坚定奉行一个中国政策。

88. What is the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? The Act outlawed racial discrimination in housing and employment.

什么是1964年《民权法案》的重要性?该法案禁止种族歧视在住房和就业。

89. What caused the conflicts between the U.S. and the Soviet Union? The conflicts between them arose basically from their separate concepts of postwar world order.

什么导致了美国和苏联的冲突?他们之间的冲突出现基本上从他们的战后世界秩序分离的概念。

90. What was the theory that the Soviet Union put forward after the WWII ended in September 1945? The theory was that there could be no long-term peaceful coexistence between socialism and capitalism and Soviet Union should rapidly built up its strength for the final struggle against capitalism, represented by the U.S. and UK.

1945年9月二战结束后苏联提出了什么理论?这个理论是,不可能有长期的和平共存的社会主义和资本主义和苏联应该迅速组建了自己的实力,对资本主义最后的斗争,代表美国和英国。

91. What was the American policy towards the Soviet Union? In 1989 “a long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of Russian expansive tendencies” became the U.S. policy towards the Soviet Union.什么是美国针对苏联的政策?在1989年“一个长期、坚定和警觉病人,而是围堵俄罗斯的广阔的倾向”因为美国政策针对苏联。

92. What and when ended segregation in public transportation in Alabama? In Dec. 1956, the Supreme Court declared Alabama’s segregation laws unconstitutional.

如何以及何时在阿拉巴马州的公共交通工具结束种族隔离?1956年12月,最高法院宣布阿拉巴马州的种族隔离法律违宪。

93. What was the beginning of American involvement in Vietnam? The beginning was that Truman sent military aid to Vietnam support the French in their fight with the Vietminh.

什么是美国介入越南的开始?一开始是杜鲁门派遣了军事援助越南支持法国在他们的战斗与越南。

94. What were the cornerstones of the economic boom of the U.S. since 1945? These cornerstones were the automobiles, housing and defense industries.

自1945年以来什么是美国经济繁荣的基石之一?这些基础是汽车,住房和国防工业。

95. When did the normal U.S.- China diplomatic relation established? The normal U.S.-China diplomatic relation was not established until November 1978.

什么时候美国-中国建立正常外交关系的?正常的美中外交关系1978年11月才逐渐形成的。

96. Who made the open declaration of the containment policy in 1949? President Harry Truman made the open declaration of containment policy in 1949.

谁做了公开声明的遏制政策在1949年?杜鲁门总统公开申报了1949年遏制政策。

97. What did the ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty by the United States mark? The ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty by the United States marked the beginning of U.S. efforts in setting up a military alliance around the Soviet Union.

北大西洋公约组织标志着什么？美国的批准，标志着美国在苏联各地设立军事同盟的努力的开始。

98. What measures did the United States take in the Cuban Missile Crisis? The United States adopted a naval blockade around Cuba and demanded the dismantlement and withdrawal of the missiles from Cuba. 美国在古巴导弹危机采取什么措施?美国采取了海上封锁,并要求古巴各地拆迁和从古巴撤走这些导弹。99. Which period marked the baby-boom generation the largest in the American history? The period between 1946 and 1970 marked the baby-boom generation the largest in American history, more than 63.5 million babies were born in the U.S.

哪段时期是美国历史上最大婴儿潮?1946年至1970年间标志着婴儿潮出生的一代美国历史上最大的,超过6350万名婴儿出生在美国

100. What was the War Powers Act about? The War Powers Act in 1973 was that the president had to inform Congress whenever he committed American troops overseas. After 60 days , the use of military power had to win specific congressional approval.

《战争权力法案》是什么呢?《战争权力法案》在1973年被总统已经通知国会每当他承诺美国海外的军人。经过60天,使用军事力量必须赢,特定的国会的批准。

101. What did the Chinese and American sides work out the Shanghai Communiqué? In February 1972, the Chinese and American sides worked out the Shanghai Communiqué.

中国与美国的什么方面制定《上海公报》吗?1972年2月,中国和美国双方制定了《上海公报》。

102. What was President Johnson noted for? President Johnson was noted for his escalation of the Vietnam War and War on Poverty at home.

约翰逊总统标志是什么?约翰逊总统是个著名的升级的越南战争和战争在国内贫困。

103. What is the significance of the Civil Rights of 1964? The Civil Rights of 1964 outlawed racial discrimination in housing and employment.

什么是1964年公民权利的意义?1964年的公民权利禁止种族歧视在住房和就业。

104. What is the meaning of monopoly? It means that many of nation’s basic industries are represented by only a few major corporations.

垄断的意义是什么?这意味着,许多国家的基础产业代表只有少数大公司。

105. What are conglomerates? Conglomerates are big companies that own several smaller business whose products and services are usually very different.

企业集团是什么?企业集团是大公司,拥有几家小型企业的产品和服务都是非常不同的。

106. What kind of economic system does the United States have? The United States has a system of fee-market economy with a dominant private sector.

美国有什么样的经济体制?美国的系统,fee-market经济占主导地位的私营部门。

107. What are the major natural resources of the United States? Fertile soil, forest, water and various minerals are major natural resources of the U.S.

美国主要的自然资源?肥沃的土壤、森林、水和各种矿物质是美国的重要自然资源

108. Where are the major industries regions of the United States? They are in the Midwest round the Great Lakes, the Middle Atlantic States, the South and the Pacific Coast.

哪里有美国主要的工业地区?他们是在中西部的圆形大湖区,大西洋中部各州,南方和太平洋海岸。

109. What are the three giants in American’s automobile industry? They are General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.

什么是美国汽车工业的三巨头?他们是通用汽车、福特和克莱斯勒。

110. Where does the Cotton Belt lie? The Cotton Belt mainly lies in the South following the Coastal Plain from Southern Virginia to Texas and parts of the southern Piedmont.

棉花带主要分布在哪里?棉花带主要位于南海岸平原南部后从弗吉尼亚到德克萨斯州和部分南部皮埃蒙特。

111. Where does the Wheat Belt lie? The Wheat Belt is located near the Corn Belt in the Midwest.

小麦带主要分布在哪儿?小麦带的位置靠近在中西部玉米种植带。

112. Where does the Dairy Belt lie? Dairy farming can be found in New England, the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest.

乳制品带主要分布在哪儿?乳品业可以发现,在新英格兰,中西部和太平洋西北地区。

113. Where is the Corn Belt? The Corn Belt is in the Midwest, stretching from Ohio to eastern South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.

玉米带分布在哪儿?玉米种植带的是在中西部地区,从俄亥俄州延伸至东部南达科塔州,内布拉斯加州和堪萨斯州。

114. Which state is the leading corn-producing state? Iowa is the leading corn-producing state.

这是由国家主导corn-producing状态?衣阿华是主要的状态。

115. Which state is the leading dairy state? Wisconsin is the leading dairy state.

115年。这是由国家的领先奶制品州?威斯康辛州的领先奶制品。

116. Which state ranks first among the states in the value of its manufactured goods? California ranks first among the states in the value of manufactured goods.

116年。哪个州的州中排名第一的价值制成品?加州榜首的州值的制成品。

117. What are the problems the U.S. economy has faced from time to time? They are recessions, depressions and inflation.

117年。哪些问题美国经济面临了吗?他们是经济衰退,经济萧条和通货膨胀。

118. What are the two kinds of business conditions in the United States? Monopoly and competition are two kinds of business conditions.

118年。什么是两种类型的业务条件在美国?垄断和竞争是两种类型的业务条件。

119. How much cultivated land is there in the United States? How many people are engaged in farming? The cultivated land makes up 21% of the total land, people who are engaged in farming make up only 2.7% of the total population.

119年。耕地多少有在美国?有多少人从事农业?耕地占总土地面积的21%,从事农业的人只占总人口的2.7%。

120. What is the leading commercial crop in the South? Cotton is a leading commercial crop in the South. 120年。什么是领先的商业作物在南方的吗?棉花是一个领先的商业作物在南方。

121. Where are many kinds of fruits and vegetables grown? Many kinds of fruits and vegetables are grown in the great central Valley of California, and in the valleys of Washington and Oregon in the Northwest.

121年。那里有各种各样的水果和蔬菜种植吗?许多种类的水果和蔬菜都生长在加利福尼亚中央山谷的伟大,在山谷里华盛顿和俄勒冈州的西北部。

122. Which state is second only to Wisconsin in the production of milk? New York State is second only to Wisconsin in the production of milk.

122年。这是仅次于威斯康辛州生产的牛奶吗?纽约州是仅次于在威斯康辛州生产的牛奶。123. Which city is the home of the space centre? Houston is the home of the space centre, the famous Lyndon B. Johnson Space Centre, which trains astronauts and directs the nation’s space flights.

123年。哪个城市的住宅空间中心吗?休斯顿的住宅空间中心,著名的林顿·b·约翰逊宇航中心,专门培养宇航员和指导国家的太空飞行。

124. What is Los Angeles noted for? Los Angeles is the Pacific Coast’s largest and busiest commercial city and the second largest city in population in the United States.

124年。洛杉矶闻名的是什么?洛杉矶是太平洋沿岸最大的和最繁忙的商业城市和第二大人口城市在美国。

125. What is pardon? Pardon means the granting of a release from the punishment or local consequences of a crime and the president can grant a pardon before or after a conviction.

125年。宽恕是什么?宽恕意味着授予发布处罚或者当地的后果的犯罪和总统能给予赦免定罪之前或之后。

126. What does the federal system consist of? The federal system consists of two layers of rule. They are central or federal government and state and local government.

126年。联邦系统是什么组成的?联邦系统由两层规则。他们是中央或联邦政府和州政府和地方政府。

127. What role has the constitution played? The Constitution has been the basis for the evolution of government institutions and for political stability, economic growth and social progresses in the United States.

127年。什么作用宪法玩的?宪法已经进化的基础的政府机构及政治稳定、经济发展和社会进步在美国。

128. What are the three branches of the government? They are the legislative, the executive and the judicial.

128年。什么是政府的三个分支机构?他们是立法、行政和司法。

129. What judicial power does the President have according to the Constitution? He has the power to give reprieves and pardons in federal criminal cases.

129年。如何从司法制度的力量是总统已经根据宪法吗?他有权力让缓刑和赦免在联邦刑事案件。

130. What are the two special powers of the Senate? One is to confirm presidential appointments and the other is to ratify treaties by a two-thirds vote.

130年。什么是两个特殊能力的参议院?一个是确认总统任命,另一个是修改条约以三分之二的选票。

131. What is the difference between the compositions of two chambers of Congress? The Senate is composed of two members from each state, with a total number of 100 while membership in the House of Representatives is based on population.

131年。有什么区别两国会上下议院的成分?参议院是由两个成员来自各个国家,总数量100当成员国在众议院的代表是基于人口。

132. What is the term used for the first ten amendments to the Constitution? The Bill of Right is the term used for the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

132年。那个词是什么用于美国宪法的前十项修正案?该法案的权利这一术语指的是用于美国宪法的前十项修正案。

133. What is the highest duty of the President? His highest duty is the execution or carrying out of the law.

133年。什么是总统的最高的责任吗?他的最高职责是执行或执行法律。

134. Which kind of bills must first come from the House of Representatives? Revenue bills must first come from the House of Representatives.

134年。哪一种账单必须首先来自众议院里?税收立法首先必须来自众议院的代表。

135. How long is the senatorial term? The senatorial term is six years.

135年。参议员任期多久?参议员任期六年。

136. How many delegates took part in the Second Continental Congress? There were 55 delegates of the Second Continental Congress were from all the states, except Rhode Island.

136年。有多少代表参加了第二届大陆会议吗?有55名代表的第二届大陆会议是来自所有的州,除了罗得岛。

137. What important thing did the Articles of Confederation do? The Articles of Confederation did one important thing: they formed a new nation – the United States.

137年。什么重要的事情做的“联邦条款”做什么?“联邦条款”的一个重要的事情了:他们成立了一个新的国家——美国。

138. What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? The weaknesses were the following: Congress had no power to tax, could not control trade between the states and no way of enforcing its law. The was no national executive to enforce the laws and there was no national court system.

138年。什么是“联邦条款”的弱点?以下是弱点:国会并没有权力去税,无法控制的州之间的贸易,也并没有强制它的法律。这个没有全国行政强制执行法律和没有全国性的法院系统。

139. Who is the President of the Senate? The president of the Senate is Vice President.

139年。谁是参议院主席?参议院主席是副总统。

140. Who is the presiding officer of the House of the Representatives? The Speaker is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives.

140年。谁是主审官殿的代表吗?演讲者是主审官的众议院。

141. What is the present structure of the U.S. judicial system? The present structure of the U.S. judicial system is the Supreme Court,11 courts of appeals, 91district courts, and three courts of special jurisdiction.

141年。什么是目前美国司法系统的结构吗?目前美国司法系统的结构是最高法院,11个上诉法庭,91个地区法庭,和三家法院管辖权的特殊。

142. What are the two major parties in the United States? They are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.

142年。现在美国的两个主要政党在美国?他们是民主党和共和党。

143. Whom does the Constitution allow to give reprieves and pardons? The Constitution allows the President to give reprieves and pardons.

143年。谁来宪法允许给缓刑和赦免?美国宪法允许总统给缓刑和赦免。

144. Which state has only one operation local public school district? Hawaii has only one operating public school district.

144年。哪个州只有一个操作当地的公立学校区?夏威夷只有一个操作的公立学校区。145. Why is education very important to Americans? Because it contributes to developing the national strength and personal success.

145年。为什么教育非常重要的人呢?因为它对发展中国家的力量和个人的成功。

146. What were the two focuses of the American educational reforms in the mid-1980s? They were the rising of the standards of teaching and learning and the restructuring of the schools.

146年。什么是那两个美国教育改革的重点在1980年代中期吗?他们是标准的上升的教学和学习和学校的重组。

147. What does formal education in the U.S. consist of? Formal education consists of elementary, secondary and higher education.

147年。什么正规教育在美国由吗?正规的教育由初等、中等和高等教育。

148. Where does the financial support for private schools come from? The support mainly comes from private sources and student tuition fees.

148年。哪里金融支持私人学校从何而来?支持主要来自私人来源和学生的学费。

149. How are the high schools in U.S. made up? High schools are made up of academic schools, comprehensive schools and vocational and technical schools.

149年。高中是如何在美国做出了?高中是由学术流派,综合学校和职业技术学校。

150. How many public elementary and secondary schools are there in the U.S.? There are about 79,000 public and secondary schools in the U.S.

150年。有多少公共小学和中学都在美国吗?大约有79000个公共和中学在美国

151. What are the three principal functions of the system of higher education in the U.S.? They are teaching, research, public service.

151年。什么是三个主要功能的高等教育系统在美国吗?他们是教学、研究、公共服务。152. What is the guiding principle of community college? The principle is higher education for everyone and the philosophy that equality must mean equal opportunity for self-realization and for recognition of individual differences.

152年。什么是社区大学的指导原则?这个原则对每个人都是高等教育和哲学,必然意味着平等机会均等的识别自我实现和个体差异。

153. What kinds of degree can be offered by community college? Community college offers bachelor and associate degree.

153年。什么样的程度提供的社区学院吗?社区学院设有学士和副学士学位。

154. What is education regarded as in the United States? In the United States, education is regarded as both an individual benefit and a social necessity.

154年。什么是教育视为在美国?在美国,教育被认为是一个个人利益和社会需要。

155. Why is education a function of the state, not the federal government? Because according to the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution, education is a function of a state, not the federal government. 155年。为什么教育的功能状态,而不是联邦政府?因为根据第十修正案的宪法,教育是一个函数的一个州,而不是联邦政府。

156. What is the difference between an academic high school and a technical high school? An academic high school only aims at preparing students for college while a technical school provides students for a variety of occupations and vocations.

156年。之间的区别是什么学院高中和技术高中?一个学术高中只有旨在培养学生的大学,而技术学校提供学生各种各样的职业和职业。

157. What is the chief executive officer at the local board education? The superintendent of school is the chief executive officer.

157年。什么是公司首席执行官当地教育委员会?学校的管理人是首席执行官。

158. What colleges do junior colleges include? Do they offer BA degrees? Junior colleges including community, junior and technical colleges. They offer certificate or degree program but, with few exceptions, offer no BA degrees.

158年。什么样的学校做大专包括什么?他们提供学士学位了吗?大专包括社区,初级和技术学院。他们提供的毕业证书或学位证书项目,但也有少数例外,没有提供任何英航度。

159. Which colleges and institutions offer degrees in religion? Bible colleges and institutions offer degrees in religion.

159年。学校和机构提供学位在宗教吗?圣经学校和机构提供学位在宗教。

160. Who governs the most state colleges and universities in America? A board of trustees (or regents) composed primarily of laymen governs the most state colleges and universities.

160年。谁治理国家的大多数学院和大学在美国?一个董事会的(或董事会)主要由门外汉支配大多数州的学院和大学。

161. What are the fields favored by postgraduates? The fields are those that would not only make students easily employed but would provide them with rewarding jobs.

161年。什么是字段所青睐的研究生吗?这些字段是那些不仅可以使学生轻松地工作,但是会为他们提供有益的工作。

162. What were the two focuses of the reform in the 1980s? The first was the raising of the standards of teaching and learning; the second was the restructuring of the schools.

162年。什么是两个主要的改革在1980年代吗?首先是提高教学水平和学习;第二个是学校的重组。

163. Who was the first to explore fully the possibilities of free verse? Walt Whitman was the first to explore full the possibilities of free verse.

163年。谁是第一个探索完全自由诗体可能性的吗?沃尔特·惠特曼是第一个探索充分自由诗体可能性的。

164. Which novel was Dreiser’s first novel? The first novel was Sister Carrie.

164年。是德莱塞小说的第一部小说?她第一部小说《嘉莉妹妹》。

165. What is the meaning of the “Lost Generation” ? The “Lost Generation” refers to those who are both physically and spiritually important.

165年。是什么意思“失去的一代”?“失去的一代”是指那些身体和精神都重要。

166. Why is popular music different from classical music and folk music? Because popular music written as a commercial product for mass distribution.

166年。为什么流行音乐不同于古典音乐、民间音乐吗?因为流行音乐编写为一个商业产品的质量分布。

167. What are the books of Emerson mentioned in the textbook? They are Nature, Self-reliance, Representative, English Traits and Poems.

167年。什么是书中提到的艾默生的课本吗?它们是自然、自力更生,代表,英语特征和诗歌。168. What is Emerson’s view of man and nature in his book Nature? He stated that man’s relationship with nature transcends the idea of usefulness.

168年。什么是爱默生的观点,人类和自然的在他的书《自然?他说,人与自然的关系超越了这个想法的实用性。

169. What are the themes of Emily Dickson’s work? The great themes Emily Dickson’s work are death and search for faith.

169年。主题是什么艾米丽迪克森的工作吗?伟大的主题艾米丽迪克森的工作是死亡和寻找信仰。

170. What were two important guides for Dickson in her search for faith? They were the Bible and Philosophy of Emerson.

170年。什么是两个重要的指南,迪克森在寻找信仰吗?他们是《圣经》和哲学的爱默生。

171. Who were awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?T.S. Eliot and Earnest Hemingway were awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

171年。谁是获诺贝尔文学奖? T.S.吗艾略特和认真的海明威被授予诺贝尔文学奖。

172. What was the real name of Mark Twain? His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens.

172年。什么是真正的马克·吐温的名字吗?他的真名是萨缪尔克莱门斯。

173. What is considered to be the first real American writing? Franklin’s uncompleted autobiography is the first real American writing.

173年。什么是被认为是第一个真正的美国作品吗?富兰克林没完成的自传是第一个真正的美国作品。

174. Where is Harlem? Harlem is the northeastern part of New York City where black people are concentrated.

174年。哈莱姆区在哪里?哈莱姆是纽约东北部的城市,黑人不集中。

175. What are the main types of popular music in the U.S.? Jazz, Rock and Roll and Western and country music are main types of popular music in the U.S.

175年。主要有哪些类型的流行音乐在美国吗?爵士乐、摇滚乐和西方和乡村音乐的主要类型的流行音乐在美国

176. What music is considered the United States’ unique contribution to music? Jazz is considered the U.S.’s unique contribution to music.

176年。什么是音乐被认为是美国独特的贡献音乐吗?爵士被认为是美国的音乐独特的贡献。177. What does “leaf of grass” stand for? It stands for all ordinary things and common people.

177年。什么是“叶草”的立场为何?它代表了所有的普通的事情和普通民众。

178. What did the writers of the first American writings write about? They wrote about their voyages to the new land, about adapting themselves to unfamiliar climates and crops.

178年。什么作家作品的美国第一个写什么呢?他们写过他们的航行到新的土地,关于适应陌生的气候和农作物。

179. Which city was the center of American writings in the early part of the 19th century? In the early part of 19th century, New York City was the center of American writings.

179年。哪个城市中心的美国作品在19世纪早期的一部分吗?在19世纪的早期,纽约城市中心的美国作品。

180. What kind of person is Rip Van Winkle? Rip Van Winkle is a simple, good-natured man, very henpecked.

180年。是什么类型的人Rip Van Winkle吗?瑞普?凡?温克尔》是一个简单的、温厚的人,很怕老婆的。

181. Which speech given by Emerson in 1837 was considered the intellectual Declaration of Independence? The speech of “The American Scholar” given by Emerson in 1837 was considered the intellectual Declaration of Independence.

181年。这演讲爱默生在1837年被视为知识独立宣言?演讲的“美国学者”在1837年给爱默生被认为是知识的独立宣言。

182. What are the two novels, “A Farewell to Arms”and “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, by Ernest Hemingway about? “A Farewell to Arms” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls” are two novels about wars.

182年。什么是两部小说《永别了,武器》和“《丧钟为谁鸣》,由欧内斯特·海明威吗?永别了,武器》和“《丧钟为谁鸣》是关于战争的两本小说。

183. Which building in Chicago is the tallest building in the world? Sears Tower in Chicago is the tallest building in the world.

183年。在芝加哥,建筑是世界上最高的建筑物?在芝加哥的西尔斯大厦是世界上最高的建筑物。

184. What are the symbols of egg and bunny considered to represent? They are considered to represent new life and fertility.

184年。象征的蛋和兔子认为代表了吗?他们认为代表了新生活和生育。

185. What do Easter and Christmas celebrate respectively? Easter celebrates the rising Jesus Christ from his tomb while Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

185年。复活节和圣诞节什么分别庆祝吗?复活节是庆祝耶稣基督从他的坟墓上升而圣诞庆祝耶稣基督的诞生。

186. Who influenced Dr. King’s non-violence resistance? Thoreau and Gandhi influenced his

non-violence resistance.

186年。他对金博士的非暴力抵抗?梭罗和甘地的非暴力抵抗影响他。

187. When did the speech “I have a dream” deliver? It delivered by Dr. King before the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.

187年。当做的演讲“我有一个梦想”交付?它所交付金博士在1963年之前,林肯纪念堂。188. What does the “dream” refer to? The “dream” refers to a dream of fraternal love and equality for black and white.

188年。什么是“梦”指什么呢?“梦想”指的是一个梦想的友爱和人人平等的黑色和白色。189. When and why was Martin Luther King rewarded the Nobel Prize for Peace? Because his contribution to the civil right’s movement. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1964.

189年。何时和为什么是马丁·路德·金获得诺贝尔和平奖的吗?因为他的贡献的公民权利的运动。他被授予1964年诺贝尔和平奖。

190. Why did Congress vote to set a day in honor of Martin Luther King? Because he was respected and loved by the Americans, no matter black or white, for his leadership of the Civil Rights Movement.

190年。为什么国会投票赞成设立一天为了纪念马丁·路德·金?因为他是尊敬和爱戴的美国人,无论黑人还是白人,为他领导的民权运动。

191. Why were American children awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize of Peace? They were awarded the prize for their collection of money for UNICEF to help children in developing countries.

191年。为什么美国儿童授予1965年的诺贝尔和平?他们被授予诺贝尔奖,他们收集的钱为联合国儿童基金会,帮助发展中国家的儿童。

192. What are the typical foods for Thanksgiving dinner? The typical food are roast turkey, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.

192年。什么是感恩节晚餐的典型食物吗?典型的食物是烤火鸡、南瓜馅饼和蔓越橘酱。193. What are the symbols that are associated with Valentine’s Day? They are cars decorated with hearts, flowers tied with red ribbons, pictures with a Heart and Cupid armed with bow and arrow as well as romantic dinners by candle light.

193年。什么是符号相关的情人节吗?他们是汽车装饰着心,鲜花系着红丝带,图画的心和丘比特手持弓箭以及浪漫晚餐的烛光。

194. What do people say to each other to express their hope for the happiness in the new year? They say “Happy New Year to you and you family”.

194年。人们向对方说的话来表达他们希望在新的一年里幸福吗?他们说“新年快乐,你和你的家庭”。

195. Why was Abraham Lincoln considered to be a man who lived out the American Dream? Because he came from a poor family and had very little formal education, through honesty and hard work, he became the 16th president in 1860.

195年。为什么是亚伯拉罕·林肯被认为是一个人活出了美国梦吗?因为他出生在一个贫穷的家庭,拥有非常少的正式教育,通过诚实和努力工作,他成为1860年美国第16任总统。

196. What do universities usually do to celebrate the Valentine’s Day? Universities usually hold a Sweetheart’s Ball for the young students to celebrate the Valentine’s Day.

196年。大学通常做什么庆祝情人节的呢?大学通常拥有一个情人的控球的年轻学生来庆祝情人节。

197. Which two symbols for Easter are considered to represent fertility and new life? They are the eggs and the hare (rabbit or bunny).

197年。这两个符号在复活节被认为代表丰产和新生活?他们是鸡蛋和野兔(兔子或兔子)。198. Why was Memorial Day originally called “Decoration Day”? Because on May 30, 1868, a group of Southern women decorated the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers.

198年。为什么是阵亡将士纪念日最初叫做“装饰日”?因为1868年5月30日,一群南方妇女都装饰的坟墓联盟和同盟的士兵。

199. Where and when was the American Labor Day first celebrated? The American Labor Day was first celebrated in New York City in 1882.

199年。何时何地被美国劳动节庆祝第一个?美国劳动节最先在1882年纽约市。

200. When does Mother’s Day fall on? What do children do on Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. This is a day on which children honor their mothers, give them gifts, or perhaps take them to a restaurant for dinner.

200年。母亲节是什么时候掉在吗?孩子们在母亲节吗?母亲节在五月的第二个星期日。这是一个一天孩子们尊重他们的母亲,给他们送礼物,或者带他们去餐馆吃饭。

201. Which day is Father’s Day? Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday in June.

201年。父亲节是哪一天?父亲节落在六月的第三个星期天。

202. Where did Thanksgiving Day originate? Thanksgiving Day originated in America. It is a typical American holiday.

202年。感恩节起源于哪里吗?感恩节起源于美国。这是一个典型的美国人的节日。

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Which of the following is NOT one of the general standards for admission into an institution of higher learning in the U. S. A.? ACTP GPA MBA SAT 4 of 100 Britain's longest rivers are _____. the Severn and the Thames the Thames and the Clyde the Clyde and the Humber the Severn and the Clyde 5 of 100 New Englanders were originally known as _______. Yankees German farmers

Fishermen from Scandinavia English Puritans 6 of 100 The Constitution of the United States provides that _____ shall be President of the Senate. the Chief Justice the Secretary of State the Vice President the President 7 of 100 Which of the following is NOT one of the clauses in Magna Carta? There should be the same weights and measures throughout the country. The principle of parliamentary supremacy should be confirmed and free speech in Parliament should be guaranteed.

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