超星英语国家概况_5课后答案(学习通2023完整答案)
75 min read超星英语国家概况_5课后答案(学习通2023完整答案)
1.0 引言 英语：世界通用语（English: a global lingua franca）随堂测验
1、English is 英语an official language of nearly ________ sovereign states.
A、65
B、国家概况70
C、课后75
D、答案80
2、学习In number of native speakers and language learners,通完 English is the ________ language in the world.
A、first
B、整答second
C、超星third
D、英语fourth
3、国家概况The课后 most native speakers of English live in _________.
A、Britain
B、答案the United States
C、学习Canada
D、通完Australia
1.1 英语的传奇：起源与发展 （The Origin and Development of the English Language）随堂测验
1、English belongs to the _________ branch of the Indo-European language family.
A、Celtic
B、Romanic
C、Germanic
D、Baltic
2、Old English was mainly derived from the dialects of _________.
A、ancient Celtic people
B、Anglo-Saxons
C、Romans
D、French
3、The origin of the words like “sky”, “egg”, “window” are from _________ countries.
A、Germanic
B、Norman
C、Scandinavian
D、Slavic
4、After the Norman Conquest in 1066, _______ languages were used side by side in England.
A、two
B、three
C、four
D、five
5、“The Canterbury Tales” was written by _________.
A、Geoffery Chaucer
B、William Shakespeare
C、Francis Bacon
D、Thomas Paine
6、Proto-Indo-European is believed to be the ancestor of most European languages, such as Greek, German, Spanish, French and Italian.
7、The history of English can be briefly divided into three periods: Old English, Middle English and modern English.
8、English script and alphabetic system were from Greek.
1.2 现代英语：向世界语言起航 （Modern English: a voyage to be a global language）随堂测验
1、In 1588, England defeated the famous fleet Armada from __________.
A、France
B、Germany
C、Spain
D、Italy
2、In 1604,A Dictionary of the English Language was published by ______________.
A、Thomas Nash
B、Samuel Johnson
C、Edmund Spenser
D、Francis Bacon
3、The sudden vowel shift in the history of English helped to shape ________ English.
A、Old
B、Middle
C、Early Modern
D、Late Modern
4、Which country does the loan word "lychee" come from?
A、Malay
B、Chinese
C、Hindi
D、Latin
5、Which country does the loan word "yoghurt" come from?
A、Turkish
B、Chinese
C、Arabic
D、Greek
6、Which country does the loan word "violin" come from?
A、Hindi
B、Italian
C、Malay
D、Greek
7、Which country does the loan word "alcohol" come from?
A、Italian
B、Turkish
C、Arabic
D、Chinese
8、Which country does the loan word "shampoo" come from?
A、Malay
B、Latin
C、Italian
D、Hindi
1.3 莎士比亚—伟大的英语作家（Shakespeare: the greatest writer in the English language）随堂测验
1、William Shakespeare is a great writer in the _____________ language.
A、French
B、English
C、Spanish
D、German
2、Shakespeare was born in a small town in _______________.
A、England
B、Scotland
C、Wales
D、Ireland
3、Shakespeare wrote 154 ___________ and some verses in his lifetime.
A、plays
B、sonnets
C、novels
D、stories
4、Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous _____________ of Shakespeare.
A、tragedies
B、comedies
C、verses
D、sonnets
5、As you like it is a _____________.
A、tragedy
B、comedy
C、sonnet
D、verse
6、Romeo and Juliet is one of the four most famous tragedies of Shakespeare.
7、Ben Johnson described Shakespeare as “ He belonged to all time”.
8、William Shakespeare wrote 40 plays in his lifetime.
1.4 英式英语与美式英语（British English and American English）随堂测验
1、For something that has occurred in the recent past, BrE tends to use the simple tense while AmE shows the preference for the present perfect tense.
2、For the meaning of "在周末", British people" prefer to use "at the weekend" while American people will prefer "on the weekend".
3、For the meaning of "全家在看电视", British English will use "The family is watching TV." and American English will prefer "The family are watching TV.".
4、The word "颜色" is spelt in British English as "color".
5、The word "组织" is spelt in American English as "organize".
6、The word "中心" is spelt in British English as "centre".
7、The word "许可证" is spelt in American English as "licence".
8、In British English, "糖果" is expressed as candies.
9、The American expression of "玉米" is corn.
1.5 新英语变体：英语的国际化 （New English varieties under Globalization）随堂测验
1、Many words from Hindi flew back to English, such as “bungalow”, “coolie”, “cashmere”, “ pajamas” and “yoga”.
2、Now, English is used as the first language and official language in Singapore.
3、In 1985, the People's Republic of China made English the main foreign language in education.
Unit 1 单元测试
1、In number of native speakers and language learners, English is the ________ language in the world.
A、first
B、second
C、third
D、fourth
2、The most native speakers of English live in _________.
A、Britain
B、the United States
C、Canada
D、Australia
3、Old English was mainly derived from the dialects of _________.
A、ancient Celtic people
B、Anglo-Saxons
C、Romans
D、French
4、In 1588, England defeated the famous fleet Armada from __________.
A、France
B、Germany
C、Spain
D、Italy
5、A Dictionary of the English Language was published by _________.
A、Thomas Nash
B、Samuel Johnson
C、Edmund Spenser
D、Francis Bacon
6、The sudden vowel shift in the history of English helped to shape ________ English.
A、Old
B、Middle
C、Early Modern
D、Late Modern
7、William Shakespeare is a great writer in the _____________ language.
A、French
B、English
C、Spanish
D、Italian
8、Shakespeare was born in a small town in _______________.
A、England
B、Scotland
C、Wales
D、Northern Ireland
9、Shakespeare wrote 154 ___________ and some verses in his lifetime.
A、plays
B、sonnets
C、novels
D、poems
10、As you like it is a _____________
A、tragedy
B、comedy
C、sonnet
D、song
11、Proto-Indo-European is believed to be the ancestor of most European languages, such as Greek, German, Spanish, French and Italian.
12、The history of English can be divided into three periods: Old English, Middle English and modern English.
13、English script and alphabetic system were from Greek.
14、The expression of“电梯” in American English is elevator.
15、The expression of “斑马线” in British English is pavement.
16、Shakespeare wrote 42 plays in his lifetime.
17、Romeo and Juliet is one of the four most famous tragedies of Shakespeare.
18、Many words from Hindi flew back to English, such as “bungalow”, “coolie”, “cashmere”, “ pajamas” and “yoga”.
19、Now, English is used as the first language and official language in Singapore.
20、In 1982, English became the main foreign language taught in schools of People's Republic of China.
II 浮光掠影：英伦风情（A Glance at the British Landscape）
2.1 多彩的英国大地（Splendid landscape in Britain）随堂测验
1、________ is the official name of Britain.
A、The United Kingdom
B、England
C、British Isles
D、Great Britain
2、The full name of Britain is the United Kingdom of _________ Britain and __________.
A、/ ; Northern Ireland
B、Great; Northern Ireland
C、/; Ireland
D、Great; Ireland
3、There are _______ parts in Great Britain and ________ parts in Britain.
A、three; four
B、three; three
C、four; three
D、four; four
4、British Isles include two large islands: _________ and Ireland island.
A、Britain
B、the UK
C、Great Britain
D、England
5、The capital of the Republic of Ireland is _________.
A、Cardiff
B、Belfast
C、Glasgow
D、Dublin
2.2 不列颠明珠—英格兰（England: Jewel of Britain）随堂测验
1、The longest river in Britain is _____________.
A、River Severn
B、River Thames
C、River Mississippi
D、River Shannon
2、Britain enjoys a ______________ climate.
A、hot maritime
B、temperate maritime
C、warm continental
D、cold continental
3、“If winter comes, will spring be far behind?”comes from Ode to the ______ wind by Shelly.
A、east
B、west
C、south
D、north
4、The Acts of Union 1707 made the kingdoms of England and ________ united to form Great Britain.
A、Wales
B、Scotland
C、England
D、Northern Ireland
5、July is normally the best month in a year and the west wind from the Atlantic is the warmest.
6、Jane Austen has written “Pride and Prejudice”, “Sense and sensibility” and other novels.
7、“Ladies and gentlemen” only refers to those cultured and refined men and women. _______
2.3 自由之歌—苏格兰（the Song of Freedom—Scotland）随堂测验
1、Scotland takes up half of Great Britain and is the second largest country in the UK.
2、The American movie “A water horse” is based on the tale of monster in Loch Ness.
3、Kilt, tartan and Bagpipe are all characteristic of Scotland.
4、2014 Referendum is the first time for the Scottish to pursue freedom from the United Kingdom.
5、In 2016 Scotland still remains in the territory of the United Kingdom.
2.4 凯尔特的遗产—威尔士和北爱尔兰 （Celts’ Heritage—Wales and Northern Ireland）随堂测验
1、The Scots, Welsh and Irish are descendents of ___________.
A、the Romans
B、the Anglo Saxons
C、the Celts
D、the French
2、Wales is located in the _________ of Great Britain.
A、east
B、west
C、north
D、south
3、Wales was not conquered by the English until __________.
A、1536
B、1538
C、1546
D、1548
4、The Giant’s Causeway was located in __________.
A、Wales
B、England
C、Scotland
D、Northern Ireland
5、The capital of Northern Ireland is ____________.
A、Cardiff
B、Glasgow
C、Belfast
D、Dublin
6、Much of the land in Wales is pasture and only 22% of the land is arable. _________
7、Today, a quarter of the Welsh still speak Welsh as their first language. _________
8、The greatest event of the year of Northern Ireland is the National Eisteddfod. __________
9、The majority of Northern Irish people wanted to be independent but was forced to remain within the United Kingdom. ___________
2.5 英国皇室一瞥 （A glimpse of British Royal Family）随堂测验
1、The nickname of ______ is “the grandmother of Europe”.
A、George V
B、Princess Diana
C、Queen Elizabeth I
D、Queen Victoria
2、The house of Windsor starts from _________.
A、George V
B、Queen Elizabeth II
C、Queen Victoria
D、Prince Charles
3、_________ ruled Britain in Shakespeare’s time.
A、Princess Diana
B、Prince Charles
C、Queen Elizabeth I
D、George VII
4、The monarchy in Britain has been passed in succession in the past 1000 years and has never been broken. _______
5、The age of constitutional monarchy began after the Glorious Revolution. _________
6、The king or the queen is the head of the UK and has no real power. _________
7、The members of the royal family have to earn money to support themselves. _________
Unit 2 单元测试
1、________ is the official name of Britain.
A、the United Kingdom
B、England
C、British Isles
D、Great Britain
2、The full name of Britain is the United Kingdom of _________ Britain and __________.
A、/ ; Northern Ireland
B、Great; Northern Ireland
C、/; Ireland
D、Great; Ireland
3、There are _______ parts in Great Britain and ________ parts in Britain.
A、three; four
B、three; three
C、four; three
D、four; four
4、The longest river in Britain is _____________.
A、River Severn
B、River Thames
C、River Mississippi
D、River Shannon
5、Britain enjoys a ______________ climate.
A、hot maritime
B、temperate maritime
C、warm continental
D、cold continental
6、“If winter comes, will spring be far behind?”comes from Ode to the ______ wind by Shelly.
A、east
B、south
C、west
D、north
7、The Scots, Welsh and Irish are descendents of ___________.
A、the Romans
B、the Anglo Saxons
C、the Celts
D、the French
8、Wales is located in the _________ of Great Britain.
A、east
B、west
C、north
D、south
9、The Giant’s Causeway was located in __________.
A、Wales
B、England
C、Scotland
D、Northern Ireland
10、Up until now, Queen Elizabeth has ruled in Britain for over __________ decades.
A、three
B、four
C、five
D、six
11、Queen Elizabeth II ruled Britain in Shakespeare’s time.
12、The house of Windsor starts from George VII.
13、Queen Elizabeth I is the present monarch of the UK.
14、The nickname of Queen Victoria is “the grandmother of Europe”.
15、The Pennies is known as the backbone of England.
16、In England, it is cold in winter and hot in summer.
17、Stonehenge is a famous monument dated from the 16th century.
18、Scotland takes up half of Great Britain and is the second largest country in the UK.
19、The American movie “A water horse” is based on the tale of monster in River Thames
20、Kilt, tartan and Bagpipe are all characteristic of Wales. ________
Ⅲ. 品味文化：英美美食之旅（Food Tour in Britain and America: A Taste of Culture）
3.1 传统美食—最美味的文化遗产（Traditional Food: Most Delectable Cultural Heritage）随堂测验
1、Which of the following food does not belong to British traditional food?
A、Roast beef , Yorkshire pudding
B、Curry, sushi
C、Bread and butter pudding, treacle tart
D、Fish and chips, Toad-in-the-Hole
2、Full English breakfast is a very substantial meal enjoyed by both the nobility and the working class.
3、A traditional English breakfast usually consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, baked beans, black pudding, tomatoes and mushrooms.
4、A full English breakfast is same in different regions in Britain.
5、Many British and Irish cafés and pubs serve the full English breakfast at any time as an "all-day breakfast".
6、A typical Sunday Roast usually consists of roasted meat, roast potato or mashed potato, with accompaniments such as Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, vegetables and gravy.
7、The most common joints for Sunday Roast are beef, lamb or pork. Chicken is not popular.
3.2 茶，英国的国饮 （Tea: A National Drink in Britain）随堂测验
1、Which of the following statements about tea is false?
A、By the later eighteenth century, it was estimated that more tea was smuggled into Britain than was brought in legally.
B、In 1784 the Prime Minister, William Pitt, slashed the duty on tea, wiping out the illegal smuggling trade virtually overnight.
C、Adulteration disappeared immediately after the duty on tea was slashed.
D、Black tea gained more popularity than green tea, for sometimes poisonous chemicals would be added to make green 'tea' the right color.
2、Which of the following statements about Boston Tea Party was true?
A、In late November and early December 1737, three ships loaded with 342 chests of tea reached Boston Harbor.
B、Bostonians, increasingly touchy about the issue of taxation without representation, refused to let the ships unload.
C、On the morning of December 16th, a group of 30 to 60 colonists disguised as Mohawks, broke open the chests, and dumped the tea in the harbor.
D、In less than one year, the revolutionary war was under way.
3、The monopoly on imports held by the merchants of the east India Company kept tea prices artificially high to protect profits, and on top of this government imposed a high level of duty.
4、To avoid taxation and cater for the increasing need of tea, smuggling and adulteration appeared.
5、After the cut of the taxation, there was a matter involving tea in American colonies, known as “Boston Tea Party”, which eventually sparked off the American War of Independence.
3.3 咖啡，让美国人为之疯狂 （Coffee: A Real Obsession for Americans）随堂测验
1、Which of the following statements about coffee was false?
A、With 2.5 coffee shops for every 1,000 citizens, Seattle has the greatest concentration of coffee houses in America.
B、The world’s first Starbucks opened in New York in 1971.
C、To encourage the creativity in making better coffee, a yearly competition is held by the Specialty Coffee Association of America for the people who prepare coffee drinks.
D、It is hard to walk down a street in an American city without coming across a coffee shop.
2、Seattle can be called America’s capital of caffeine.
3、Starbucks has grown into the second largest coffeehouse company in the world.
4、America is the largest producer of coffee in the world.
5、The world's first Starbucks opened in New York.
3.4 醉人的酒文化 （Wine Culture: British Pub and American Bar）随堂测验
1、Which of the following statements is not true about British pub etiquette?
A、It is rude to start up a conversation with someone sitting at a table.
B、You can shout“service” or wave money about to attract the attention of the barmen.
C、You don’t have to tip bar staff in pubs.
D、If you go to a pub with a group of people, usually one or two representatives will go and get the drink, not the whole group.
2、What can you enjoy at a British pub?
A、a variety of beer
B、some games
C、stand-up comedy performances
D、all of the above
3、Which of the following statements is true about the cocktail party?
A、Cocktail refers to an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream.
B、The cocktail party is usually held early in the morning.
C、The cocktail party is a very formal social gathering.
D、No food is served at a cocktail party.
4、The history of British pubs can be traced back to Roman taverns.
5、People will wait in line to buy drinks if there are many people in a British pub.
Unit 3 单元测试
1、Which of the following food belongs to British traditional food?
A、paella, Yorkshire pudding
B、Cornish pasties, curry
C、Bread and butter pudding, treacle tart
D、Fish and chips, sushi
2、Which of the following statements is not true?
A、Fast food is not the invention of American people.
B、Drive-through windows allow people to order and eat food right in their cars.
C、McDonald’s was the first fast food restaurant set up in America.
D、White Castle is a hamburger joint that opened in 1916.
3、Which of the following statements about tea is false?
A、By the later eighteenth century, it was estimated that more tea was smuggled into Britain than was brought in legally.
B、In 1784 the Prime Minister, William Pitt, slashed the duty on tea, wiping out the illegal smuggling trade virtually overnight.
C、Adulteration continued for many years after the duty on tea was slashed because legal tea was still expensive.
D、Green tea gained more popularity than black tea, for sometimes poisonous chemicals would be added to make black 'tea' the right color.
4、Which of the following statements about Boston Tea Party was true?
A、In late November and early December 1737, three ships loaded with 342 chests of tea reached Boston Harbor.
B、Bostonians, increasingly touchy about the issue of taxation without representation, refused to let the ships unload.
C、On the morning of December 16th, a group of 30 to 60 colonists disguised as Mohawks, broke open the chests, and dumped the tea in the harbor.
D、In less than one year, the revolutionary war was under way.
5、Which of the following statements about coffee was false?
A、With 2.5 coffee shops for every 1,000 citizens, Seattle has the greatest concentration of coffee houses in America.
B、The world’s first Starbucks opened in Seattle in 1971.
C、To encourage the creativity in making better coffee, a monthly competition is held by the Specialty Coffee Association of America for the people who prepare coffee drinks.
D、It is hard to walk down a street in an American city without coming across a coffee shop.
6、Which of the following statements is true about British pub etiquette?
A、It is OK to start up a conversation with someone sitting at a table.
B、You should wait quietly for the waiters coming to serve you.
C、You should tip bar staff in pubs.
D、If you go to a pub with your friends, you should know how to buy the rounds.
7、What can you enjoy at a British pub?
A、a variety of beer
B、some games
C、stand-up comedy performances
D、all of the above
8、Which of the following statements is true about the cocktail party?
A、No food is served at a cocktail party.
B、The cocktail party is usually held early in the afternoon.
C、The cocktail party is a very formal social gathering.
D、Cocktail refers to an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream.
9、What can you find in a typical full English breakfast?
A、eggs and tomatoes
B、sausages and mushrooms
C、baked beans and black pudding
D、all of the above
10、Which of the following statements is true about a British pub?
A、All pubs have to close at 11 p.m. according to the law.
B、Customers must leave the pub immediately when the pub owner sounds a bell.
C、No one is allowed to stay after the pub closes.
D、Pub signs display both the name of the pub and a pictorial representation of the name.
11、The full English breakfast is a substantial meal for the rich people, not the working class.
12、The history of fast food in America runs parallel to the invention of the car.
13、Fast food franchises became quite popular thanks to their standardized menus, signage, and advertising.
14、The best pubs don't have TVs.
15、Starbucks has grown into the second largest coffeehouse company in the world.
16、Banger and Mash is a traditional American dish.
17、The pub owner would sound a bell indicating last orders at around 10:00.
18、Cocktail is an American invention.
19、Sunday Roast can only be enjoyed on Sundays as its name indicates.
20、Nowadays the fish and chips are not allowed to be wrapped in newspapers.
V 大学巡礼：英美教育一览（An Overview of British and American Education Systems）
5.1 英美教育制度一览（Education Systems in the UK and USA）随堂测验
1、Which subject is the compulsory subject to American students?
A、music
B、English
C、art
D、theater classes
2、Which examination should a student attend if he wants to go to the university in the UK?
A、the A level system
B、TOFEL
C、SAT
D、IELTS
3、3. How many years must a British student study in the university?
A、2
B、3
C、4
D、5
5.2 英美知名高校巡礼（Prestigious Higher Institutions in Britain and America）随堂测验
1、1. The University of Cambridge was established in ________
A、1207
B、1208
C、1209
D、1210
2、. 2. In the following universities, which one doesn’t belong to the Ivy League in America________?
A、Dartmouth College
B、Cornell University
C、Sanford University
D、the University of Pennsylvania
3、In the following celebrities, who was not a graduate from Cambridge University_________.
A、John Milton
B、Francis Bacon
C、Stephen Hawing
D、John Rockefeller
5.3 如何申请国外高校?（How to Apply to Universities Overseas?）随堂测验
1、Before you start your application, what’s the first thing you have to do?
A、making a careful plan about how to find the best schools that suit your needs
B、submitting an application for admission
C、submitting a Curriculum Vista and a Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose
D、seeking advices from an experienced counselor form a registered studying abroad agency
2、What are needed in your college application process except________?
A、submitting an application for admission
B、submitting two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or advisors
C、demonstrating their English language proficiency scores from TOEFL or IELTS
D、submitting SAT or ACT test scores ?
3、What is the most necessary material you need to submit if you want to apply to an undergraduate degree?
A、the original or certified copies of his secondary school transcripts or mark sheets
B、certified copies of his college transcripts or mark sheets
C、high scores on the TOEFL and IELTS
D、GMAT scores
5.4 重要的国际化考试介绍（An Introduction to Important International Tests）随堂测验
1、The score of TOEFL that a test taker gets can be hold valid for ________ years.
A、2
B、3
C、4
D、5
2、Which of the following sentences about those international tests are true except ________?
A、According to TOEFL, test takes can take the test only once in any 12-day period.
B、GRE General Test aims to measure the test takers’ verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills.
C、Paper-based SAT Test is offered by ETS five times a year.
D、The score of GRE that a test taker gets can be hold valid for five years.
3、ETS has _________ TOEFL test centers in________ different countries.
A、4500,700
B、4500,165
C、700,165
D、4500,125
Unit 5 单元测试
1、Which examination should a student attend if he wants to go to the university in the UK?
A、the A level system
B、TOFEL
C、SAT
D、IELTS
2、The University of Cambridge was established in ________
A、1207
B、1208
C、1209
D、1210
3、What is the most necessary material you need to submit if you want to apply to an undergraduate degree?
A、the original or certified copies of his secondary school transcripts or mark sheets
B、certified copies of his college transcripts or mark sheets
C、high scores on the TOEFL and IELTS
D、GMAT scores
4、Which of the following sentences about those international tests are true except ________?
A、According to TOFEL, test takes can take the test only once in any 12-day period.
B、GRE General Test aims to measure the test takers’ verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills.
C、Paper-based SAT Test is offered by ETS five times a year.
D、The score of GRE that a test taker gets can be hold valid for five years.
5、ETS has _________ TOFEL test centers in________ different countries.
A、4500,700
B、4500,165
C、700,165
D、4500,125
6、Which subject is the compulsory subject to American students?
A、music
B、English
C、art
D、theater classes
7、In the following celebrities, who was not graduate from Cambridge University_________.
A、John Milton
B、Francis Bacon
C、Stephen Hawing
D、John Rockefeller
8、In the following universities, which one doesn’t belong to the Ivy League in America________?
A、Dartmouth College
B、Cornell University
C、Sanford University
D、the University of Pennsylvania
9、How many years for a British student need to study in the university?
A、2
B、3
C、4
D、5
10、What are needed in your application process except________?
A、submitting an application for admission
B、submitting two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or advisors
C、demonstrating their English language proficiency scores from TOEFL or GRE
D、submitting SAT or ACT test scores
11、America does not have a country-level education system or curriculum applied to the entire country. __________
12、Cambridge is the first-oldest university in the English-speaking world. __________
13、Harvard University is one of the Ivy League in America. ________
14、Full education is compulsory for all children who range from age 5 to 17._________
15、Most children attend kindergarten when they are 4 in America.__________
16、Before you start your application, the first thing you have to do is to make a careful plan about how to find the best schools that suit your needs._________
17、The score of TEFOL that a test taker gets can be hold valid for 5 years.________
18、Dartmouth College doesn't belong to the Ivy League in America. _______
19、The Ivy League is consisted of eight schools in America. ______
20、TOEFL is a test of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers who wish to enroll in American universities. ______
Ⅳ 文学的魅力：绚丽的英美文学瑰宝（Treasures of British and American Literature ）
4.1 奥斯丁与英国浪漫主义小说（Jane Austen and British Romanticism Literature）随堂测验
1、Which of the following works was written by Jane Austen except______?
A、Mansfield Park
B、Persuasion
C、Great Expectations
D、Emma
2、Jane Austen was born in Steventon, England, in ______.
A、1775
B、1776
C、1777
D、1778
3、Between the 18th Century and 19th Century, social advancement for men was through the following careers except _________.
A、soldier
B、doctor
C、clergyman
D、lawyer
4.2 美国浪漫主义文学（American Romanticism Literature）随堂测验
1、Which of the following writers doesn’t belong to American Romanticism?
A、Henry David Thoreau
B、Emily Dickinson
C、William Dean Howells
D、Walt Whitman
2、Which of the following description is true about American Romanticism?
A、It believes that individuals can intuitively receive higher truths which are usually unavailable through common methods of knowing.
B、Mark Twain is one of the prominent American romanticism writers.
C、American literature during the Age of Romanticism approximately extended from the ending year of the Civil War to the year before World WarⅠ.
D、American romanticism writers wrote in response to the increasing gap between wealth and poverty, progress and decline.
3、Henry David Thoreau seems to be the _______ literary figure in the American history to revolt against the threat that industrialism and materialism brought to people’s daily life.
A、forth
B、first
C、third
D、second
4.3 英国现实主义文学 （Charles Dickens and British Realism Literature）随堂测验
1、When was David Copperfield published?
A、1849
B、1850
C、1851
D、1852
2、All of the following expressions about David Copperfield are true except_____.
A、Throughout the novel, Dickens criticizes his society’s view of wealth and class as measures of a person’s value.
B、Dickens draws on his own experience as a child to reflect the exploitation of child labor and the lack of compassion towards the weak in the burgeoning industrial society.
C、Through his works, Dickens satirized the hypocrisy and tyranny in the adult world from the perspective of innocent children.
D、He also chastises the inhuman abuse of the weak and helpless.
3、Which of the following works is not written by Charles Dickens?
A、Bleak House
B、A Tale of Two Cities
C、The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
D、Great Expectations
4.4 美国现实主义文学 （American Realism Literature）随堂测验
1、Mark Twain (1835-1910) is one of the prominent ______ writers.
A、English realism
B、American romanticism
C、English romanticism
D、American realism
2、As Ernest Hemingway once said, “All modern literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called_____.”
A、Tom Sawyer
B、The Innocents Abroad
C、The Gilded Age
D、Huckleberry Finn
3、Ernest Miller Hemingway won the Nobel Prize in the year of _____.
A、1953
B、1954
C、1955
D、1956
4.5 哈利波特小说介绍 （The English Popular Literature: Harry Potter）随堂测验
1、The Harry Potter series have gained popularity and commercial success worldwide since its first book been released in the year of ______.
A、1987
B、1997
C、2007
D、2015
2、Harry Potter is a series of seven ______novels.
A、thriller
B、fantasy
C、romantic
D、historical
3、The central themes in Harry Potter always involve tolerance of other people and _________.
A、reliance on community
B、self-reliance
C、independence
D、altruism
Unit 8 单元测试
1、The central themes in Harry Potter always involve tolerance of other people and _________.
A、reliance on community
B、self-reliance
C、independence
D、altruism
2、When did David Copperfield publish?
A、1849
B、1850
C、1851
D、1852
3、All of the following expressions about David Copperfield are true except_____.
A、Throughout the novel, Dickens criticizes his society’s view of wealth and class as measures of a person’s value.
B、Dickens draws on his own experience as a child to reflect the exploitation of child labor and the lack of compassion towards the weak in the burgeoning industrial society.
C、Through his works, Dickens satirized the hypocrisy and tyranny in the adult world from the perspective of innocent children.
D、He also chastises the inhuman abuse of the weak and helpless.
4、Which of the following description is true about American Romanticism?
A、It believes that individuals can intuitively receive higher truths which are usually unavailable through common methods of knowing.
B、Mark Twain is one of the prominent American romanticism writers.
C、American literature during the Age of Romanticism approximately extended from the ending year of the Civil War to the year before World WarⅠ.
D、American romanticism writers wrote in response to the increasing gap between wealth and poverty, progress and decline.
5、Between the 18th Century and 19th Century, social advancement for men was through the following careers except _________.
A、soldier
B、doctor
C、clergyman
D、lawyer
6、Jane Austen was born in Steventon, England, in ______.
A、1775
B、1776
C、1777
D、1778
7、Which of the following works was written by Jane Austen except______?
A、Mansfield Park
B、Persuasion
C、Great Expectations
D、Emma
8、Which of the following works was not written by Charles Dickens?
A、Bleak House
B、A Tale of Two Cities
C、The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
D、Great Expectations
9、Henry David Thoreau seems to be the _______ literary figure in the American history to revolt against the threat that industrialism and materialism brought to people’s daily life.
A、forth
B、first
C、third
D、second
10、The Harry Potter series have gained popularity and commercial success worldwide since its first book been released in the year of ______.
A、1987
B、1997
C、2007
D、2015
11、Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson were two major poets in the period of American Realism. __________
12、The writer of Walden is Henry David Thoreau. __________
13、Austen’s works depict the England during its transition between the 19th Century and 20th Century.. __________
14、Sense and Sensibility was written by Jane Austen. _______
15、Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels.______
16、Mark Twain (1835-1910) is one of the prominent English realism writers.______
17、Ernest Miller Hemingway won the Nobel Prize in the year of 1970._____
18、As Ernest Hemingway once said, “All modern literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Pride and Prejudice.” _____
19、Jane Austen's works have achieved such a popularity that even today she is still enjoyed by many fans all around the world. _____
20、Emily Dickinson is the major poet in the period of American Romanticism. _______
Ⅹ. 庆祝和缅怀：英美节日一览（Celebrations and Commemorations: Special Occasions in the UK and USA）
12.2 英美共同的节日（Holidays Shared by Britain and America）随堂测验
1、Chinese people celebrate New Year's Day on unfixed date on February.
2、The traditional song 'Auld Lang Syne'means looking forward to the new good days.
3、New Year's resolution made on New Year's Day can always be realized the next year.
4、One of the activities on Christmas for Americans is to listen to the Queen's Speech.
5、Easter's Day, meaning the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is a holiday for Christians.
12.3 美国特有的节日（Uniquely Celebrated American Holidays）随堂测验
1、Martin Luther King Jr. is a civil right leader advocating non-violent action as a way to reform discriminatory law in America
2、Presidents’ Day emphasize two greatest presidents of the US: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
3、Today, you can still see surviving combat veterans from WWI marching on Memorial Day.
4、Columbus Day is especially popular for Italian American because Christopher Columbus who first discovered Americas is an Italian explorer.
5、Independence Day is also called National Day.
6、The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated by the pilgrims from Europe for a good harvest and extending thanks to the native Indians who helped them through the first winter.
12.4 英国特有的节日（Uniquely Celebrated British Holidays）随堂测验
1、May Day in England is to welcome the oncoming summer as flower begin to blossom around that time.
2、The first May Day celebration was held in memory of Roman Goddess of Flora.
3、Boxing Day is a day before Christmas on which the employees will receive the Christmas Box from their employers.
4、Boxing Day is the busiest day for shopping before Christmas begins.
12.5 英美共同的非公众节日（Non Public Holidays Shared by Britain and America）随堂测验
1、In High Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day is connected to the courtly love.
2、Valentine’s Day is only celebrated by lovers.
3、April Fool’s Day is light-hearted and just for entertainment.
4、Eating pumpkin pie is one of the activities to celebrate Halloween.
5、Carved pumpkins are used to scare away vampires, according to some superstitious people.
Unit 12 单元测试
1、____________ is a civil right leader advocating non-violent action as a way to reform discriminatory law in America.
A、Martin Luther King Jr.
B、Thomas Jefferson
C、Abraham Lincoln
D、John Garry
2、Columbus Day is especially popular for _________ American because Christopher Columbus who first discovered American is an _________ explorer.
A、Spanish
B、Italian
C、French
D、German
3、The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated by the ________ from Europe for a good harvest and extending thanks to the native Indians who helped them through the first winter.
A、Catholics
B、Christians
C、Buddhists
D、pilgrims
4、The first May Day celebration was held in memory of Roman Goddess of ________.
A、Flora
B、Fertility
C、Music
D、Wisdom
5、In High Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day is connected to the _____________.
A、materialism
B、courtly love
C、brotherhood
D、nationalism
6、Presidents’Day emphasize two greatest presidents of the US: _______________________________
A、George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
B、George Washington and John Adams
C、James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
D、George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
7、The traditional song “Auld Lang Syne” means looking forward to _______________.
A、the new good days
B、having a good fortune
C、having a good health
D、the old good days
8、For Christians, Easter's Day is a holiday centered around the ______________of Jesus Christ.
A、death
B、recovery
C、resurrection
D、birth
9、____________________ is also called National Day.
A、Independence Day
B、Thanksgiving Day
C、Christmas
D、May Day
10、Boxing Day is a holiday on which _________will receive the Christmas Box from their __________.
A、sons, fathers
B、employees, employers
C、grandchildren, grandparents
D、daughters, mothers
11、Chinese people celebrate New Year’s Day on unfixed date in February.
12、New Year’s resolution made on New Year's Day is always realized the next year.
13、In Britain, one of the activities on Christmas is to watch the Queen’s Christmas speech.
14、Today, you can still see surviving combat veterans from WWI marching on Memorial Day.
15、May Day in England is to welcome the oncoming summer as flower begin to blossom around that time.
16、Boxing Day is the busiest day for shopping before Christmas begins.
17、Valentine’s Day is only celebrated by lovers.
18、April Fool’s Day is light-hearted and just for entertainment.
19、Jack-o'-lantern symbolizes the souls of the dead.
20、Carved pumpkins are used to scare away vampires, according to some superstitious people.
下册III. 穿越美国：印象之旅（Transamerica: A First Impression）
3.1 初识美国: 走进美利坚（A Panoramic View of America: ABC of America）随堂测验
1、1. The United States of America consists of 50 states and a federal government.
2、2. Great Salt Lake is a major waterway that empty into the Gulf Mexico.
3、3. Alaska is the largest state on the continuous continent.
3.2 美国地标：符号与缩影（United States Landmarks: Iconic Encapsulation）随堂测验
1、1. The heads of which Presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?
A、Washington, Madison, Theodore Roosevelt, Kennedy
B、Washington, Lincoln, Nixon, Reagan
C、Adams, Taft, Eisenhower, Carter
D、Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Lincoln
2、2. The Statue of Liberty is a gift from the people of ___________.
A、Germany
B、France
C、Italy
D、Britain
3.3 美国城市缩影：往昔与今朝（Snapshot of American Cities: the past and present）随堂测验
1、1. Which state does Washington D.C. belong to?
A、New York
B、Maryland
C、no state
D、Washington
2、2. The official home to the US president is ________
A、White House
B、Independence Hall
C、Ford Theater
D、Capitol Building
3、3. Which of the following locations is not included in the Free Trail?
A、State House
B、Granary Burying Ground
C、Faneuil Hall
D、Independence Hall
4、4. Which of the following cities is the meeting place for the first and second Continental Congress?
A、New York City
B、Boston
C、Washington D.C.
D、Philadelphia
3.4 公路文化：车轮上的国家（Culture of Road: A Nation on Wheels）随堂测验
1、1. Which of the following does not represent freedom?
A、Statue of Liberty
B、Liberty Bell
C、Uncle Sam
D、American Flag
2、2. Which of the following roads is called Mother Road?
A、Route 66
B、Route 50
C、Interstate 5
D、Interstate 95
3、3. Which of the following roads represent highway from east to west?
A、Interstate 15
B、Interstate 95
C、Interstate 5
D、Interstate 90
下册Unit 3 单元测试
1、Which of the following roads is called Mother Road?
A、Route 66
B、Route 50
C、Interstate 5
D、Interstate 95
2、Which of the following symbols does not represent freedom?
A、Statue of Liberty
B、Liberty Bell
C、American flag
D、Uncle Sam
3、Which of the following locations is not included in the Free Trail?
A、State House
B、Granary Buring Ground
C、Faneuil Hall
D、Independence Hall
4、Which of the following cities is the meeting place for the first and second Continental Congress?
A、New York City
B、Boston
C、Washington D.C.
D、Philadelphia
5、The Statue of Liberty is a gift from the people of ___________.
A、Germany
B、Britain
C、France
D、Italy
6、Which state does Washington D.C. belong to?
A、New York
B、no state
C、Maryland
D、Washington
7、The heads of which Presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?
A、Washington, Madison, Theodore Roosevelt, Kennedy
B、Washington, Lincoln, Nixon, Reagan
C、Adams, Taft, Eisenhower, Carter
D、Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Lincoln
8、How many states are not on the contiguous continent of America?
A、1
B、2
C、3
D、4
9、Which of the two states are the last two states to join the union?
A、Alaska and California
B、Hawaii and Washington
C、Alaska and Hawaii
D、Maryland and Texas
10、The Hollywood sign was created as an advertisement for___________________________.
A、the Hollywoodland housing development
B、recruiting the actors and actresses
C、attracting the tourists
D、no special purpose
11、The official home to the US president is Capitol Building.
12、Interstate 90 represents highway from east to west.
13、Alaska is the largest state on the continuous continent.
14、Great Salt Lake is a major waterway that empty into the Gulf Mexico.
15、The United States of America consists of 50 states and a federal government.
16、The Hoover Dam was the way to provide power and water to dry regions in the east America.
17、The Independence hall is the place where the first and the second Continent Congress was held.
18、Ex-president Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theater.
19、In 1720, the first group of puritan Pilgrims arrived in America for religious freedom.
20、Roads with odd numbers represent the highways from north to south.
下册Ⅲ（2）. 美国梦：传奇往事（American Dream: A History of Legend）
4.1 殖民与反抗（Colonization and Rebellion）随堂测验
1、The French and Indian War was started owing to ______
A、money
B、land
C、religion
D、women
2、French and Indian War was between ______________.
A、French vs Indians
B、British vs Indians
C、French and British vs Indians
D、French and Indian vs British
3、Which of the following is not included in the Stamp Act to tax on?
A、diamond
B、newspaper
C、marriage certificate
D、legal document
4、Where was the First Continental Congress held?
A、Jamestown
B、Boston
C、Plymouth
D、Philadelphia
4.2 革命与新国家的诞生 （Revolution and Birth of A New Nation）随堂测验
1、1. Which day is America’s National Day or Independence Day?
A、July 4, 1776
B、May 10, 1775
C、Oct 19, 1781
D、Apr 30, 1789
2、2. Who drafted Declaration of Independence?
A、George Washington
B、Thomas Paine
C、Thomas Jefferson
D、John Burgoyne
3、3. Who was the first president of America?
A、Thomas Jefferson
B、Adam Smith
C、Benjamin Franklin
D、George Washington
4、4. Where was the Second Continental Congress held?
A、Jamestown
B、Boston
C、Plymouth
D、Philadelphia
4.3 西进与版图形成（Westward Movement and Territory Expansion）随堂测验
1、1. The 1783 Treaty of Paris with Great Britain defined the large expansion of land west to__________
A、Appalachian Mountains
B、Rocky Mountains
C、Mississippi River
D、Pacific Ocean
2、2. How far did Captain Meriwether Lewis and the Second Lieutenant William Clark reach on the journey commissioned by Thomas Jefferson?
A、Sierra Nevada
B、Louisiana
C、Rocky Mountains
D、Pacific Ocean
3、3. Which state is the place attracting thousands of gold-seekers?
A、California
B、Oregon
C、Texas
D、Louisiana
4、4. Which of the following state is secured by Mexican-American war?
A、Maryland
B、Georgia
C、Virginia
D、Texas
4.4 分裂与统一（Division and Reunion）随堂测验
1、1. Which of the following state is not slave-holding state in 1860?
A、New York
B、Georgia
C、Mississippi
D、Tennessee
2、2. Which book conveyed the message that slavery was the root of social cruelty?
A、Common Sense
B、Declaration of Independence
C、Uncle Tom’s Cabin
D、Mayflower Compact
3、3. Which is the hidden weapon that Lincoln employed to fight with Confederate Army and finally achieved the reunion of the nation?
A、Will-powered soldiers
B、military tactics
C、railroad
D、personal charm
下册Unit 3（2） 单元测试
1、The French and Indian War was started owing to ______
A、land
B、women
C、money
D、soldiers
2、Which of the following is not included in the Stamp Act to tax on?
A、diamond
B、newspaper
C、legal document
D、marriage certificate
3、Where was the First Continental Congress held?
A、Boston
B、Philadelphia
C、Jamestown
D、Plymouth
4、Which day is America’s National Day or Independence Day?
A、May 10, 1775
B、July 4, 1776
C、Oct 19, 1781
D、Apr 30, 1789
5、Who drafted Declaration of Independence?
A、George Washington
B、Thomas Paine
C、John Burgoyne
D、Thomas Jefferson
6、The 1783 Treaty of Paris with Great Britain defined the large expansion of land west to__________
A、Appalachian Mountains
B、Mississippi River
C、Rocky Mountains
D、Pacific Ocean
7、How far did Captain Meriwether Lewis and the Second Lieutenant William Clark reach on the journey commissioned by Thomas Jefferson?
A、Sierra Nevada
B、Louisiana
C、Rocky Mountains
D、Pacific Ocean
8、Which state is the place attracting thousands of gold-seekers?
A、California
B、Oregon
C、Texas
D、Louisiana
9、Which of the following state is not slave-holding state in 1860?
A、Georgia
B、New York
C、Tennessee
D、Mississippi
10、Which book conveyed the message that slavery was the root of social cruelty?
A、Common Sense
B、Declaration of Independence
C、Uncle Tom’s Cabin
D、Mayflower Compact
11、Military tactics was the hidden weapon that Lincoln employed to fight with Confederate Army and finally achieved the reunion of the nation.
12、Texas was secured by Mexican-American war.
13、The Second Continental Congress was held in Boston.
14、French and Indian War was between French and Indians.
15、Thomas Jefferson was the first president of America.
16、In 1803, President John Admas made the biggest real estate deal and bought the vast Louisiana from Napoleon.
17、The successful ending of the French and Indian War extended England's territory to the Mississippi.
18、The leader of Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman helped many slaves escape.
19、The Second Continental Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson as the first president of America.
20、The peace treaty was signed in 1776, in which the independence, freedom and sovereignty of the 13 states were acknowledged.
Ⅸ 生活在英美：礼仪与风俗（Living in the UK and the USA: Etiquettes and Customs）
9.0 引言 （Etiquettes and Customs）随堂测验
1、The word “Etiquette” comes from German and means a code of good manners and behaviors for social interactions in English.
2、Customs refer to short-established social rules that are considered acceptable or normal behavior in any situation.
3、Etiquettes and customs are not written in law but are shared throughout a community.
4、Generally speaking, good manners, politeness, friendliness and consideration for others are considered important and valuable by the most people.
9.1 会面和问候礼节 （Western Greeting Etiquettes）随堂测验
1、We can address a lady “Ms” if we are not sure if she’s married or not.
2、Since Americans don’t have inherited titles, we should address them their first names all the time.
3、The ill and physically unable people can remain seated when being introduced.
9.2 餐桌上的礼仪文化 （British and American Dining Cultures and Etiquettes）随堂测验
1、Where to sit in a western dinner is often determined by the identities and social status of diners.
2、In a western dinner, the most important female guest always sits to the right of the hostess.
3、The appetizer is always served as the second dish after soup in a western dinner.
4、Wines should be served in the sequence "white before red, light before heavy, young before old".
9.3 最浪漫的事—英美婚礼礼俗（British and American Wedding Customs）随堂测验
1、The tradition of wearing white gown in the western wedding started from __________.
A、Queen Elizabeth I
B、Queen Mary
C、Queen Victoria
D、Queen Elizabeth II
2、The bride should wear “Something blue”, which represents a ________ to love and marriage.
A、keenness
B、fidelity
C、closeness
D、fondness
3、The spectacular royal wedding of Prince William took place in __________.
A、St Paul’s Cathedral
B、Canterbury Cathedral
C、Westminster Abbey
D、London Chapel
4、For most Americans, a typical American marriage is based on __________.
A、family background
B、education background
C、money
D、love
5、In the UK, on the 29th of February in a leap year, the girl can propose to her partner.
6、When the groom lifts the veil and kisses his bride, the wedding is over.
7、Compared with wedding ceremony in Britain, marriage traditions in America are more free and flexible.
9.4 如何给小费？如何送礼物？及其他礼仪（Tipping, Sending Gifts and Other Etiquettes）随堂测验
1、In the UK, the reason for tipping is to show your appreciation for the service.
2、In restaurants in America, if you do not pay the service, you have not paid the entire bill.
3、If you meet some western friends for the first time, it is appropriate to give gifts between each other.
4、Westerners like to give and receive small, simple and inexpensive gifts to their friends. _________
5、The legal age to purchase alcohol is 18 in both Britain and America.
Unit 9 单元测试
1、For most Americans, a typical American marriage is based on __________.
A、family background
B、education background
C、money
D、love
2、The royal wedding of Prince William took place in __________.
A、St Paul’s Cathedral
B、Canterbury Cathedral
C、Westminster Abbey
D、London Chapel
3、The bride should wear “Something blue”, which represents a ________ to love and marriage
A、keenness
B、fidelity
C、closeness
D、fondness
4、The tradition of wearing white gown in the western wedding started from __________.
A、Queen Elizabeth I
B、Queen Mary
C、Queen Victoria
D、Queen
5、In western countries, people usually have dinners around ___________ tables.
A、long
B、round
C、triangle
D、square
6、The order of using folks and knives in western dinners is _____________.
A、from left to right
B、from right to left
C、from inside to outside
D、from outside to inside
7、Generally speaking, people pay __________ of the total price of the service in America.
A、1%-10%
B、10%-20%
C、30%-40%
D、50%-60%
8、The legal age to drink in America is _____________.
A、18
B、20
C、21
D、22
9、The word “Etiquette” comes from German and means a code of good manners and behaviors for social interactions in English. _______
10、Customs refer to short-established social rules that are considered acceptable or normal behavior in any situation. _______
11、Etiquettes and customs are not written in law but are shared throughout a community. ______
12、We can address a lady “Ms” if we are not sure if she’s married or not._________
13、Since Americans don’t have inherited titles, we should address them their first names all the time. __________
14、The ill and physically unable people can remain seated when being introduced.________
15、Where to sit in a western dinner is often determined by the identities and social status of diners. __________
16、In a western dinner, the most important female guest always sits to the right of the hostess._______
17、The appetizer is always served as the second dish after soup in a western dinner.________
18、In the UK, on the 29th of February in a leap year, the girl can propose to her partner._________
19、When the groom lifts the veil and kisses his bride, the wedding is over._________
20、Compared with wedding ceremony in Britain, marriage traditions in America are more free and flexible._________
Ⅹ 聆听时代音符，感受文化魅力（Listen to the Notes of the Times, Feel the Charm of Culture）
10.1 叮砰巷和百老汇 （The Pan Alley and Broadway）随堂测验
1、In the 1920s Denmark Street in London’s West End was also called “Britain’s Tin Pan Alley”, because it was home to many music shops.
2、During the Great Depression of the 1930s, as the phonograph and radio broadcasts supplanted sheet music, Tin Pan Alley’s dominance gradually faded away.
3、Broadway refers to the famous street in Washington that has become the worldwide leader in stage entertainment.
10.2 蓝调和爵士乐 （Blues and Jazz: Indigenous Music in America）随堂测验
1、It was once said that the three things that American culture will be known for are the Constitution, baseball and Jazz.
2、Jazz originated in black communities in New Orleans around the turn of the century.
3、What has made Jazz different from any of the earlier styles, however, was that musicians in a band would sing while playing jazz.
10.3 摇滚：城市之音 （Rock and Roll: the Sound of City）随堂测验
1、The Beatles, a band from Liverpool in Britain, conquered America and led “the British invasion” in the American popular music.
2、On December 8, 1980, Lennon was assassinated by a demented fan in New York City.
3、In 2008, the Beatles topped Billboard magazine's list of the all-time most successful "Hot 100" artists”.
10.4 乡村音乐和流行乐 （Country and Pop）随堂测验
1、Pop music is actually a genre of popular music, which derived from rock and roll.
2、Michael Jackson was the youngest of the “Jackson 5”.
3、The Album Bad has earned Michael a record-setting eight Grammys.
4、During the early 1960s, the Nashville sound turned country music into a multimillion-dollar industry.
5、Michael Jackson’s music videos were once fixtures on MTV and brought fame to this relatively new television channel at that time.
6、Michael’s financial collapse forced him to sell many of his considerable assets, including, his lavish Neverland ranch.
Unit 10 单元测试
1、Which of the following statements about Tin Pan Alley is false?
A、Tin Pan Alley is the biggest source of popular music in America.
B、Tin Pan Alley’s dominance gradually faded away during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
C、Tin Pan Alley originally referred to a specific place: West 28th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue in New York City.
D、Remnants of Tin Pan Alley continued into the 1950s until earlier popular music genres were overtaken by rock and roll.
2、Which of the following statements about Jazz Age is false?
A、Jazz Age refers to the period after the end of World War II, continuing through the Roaring Twenties and ending with the rise of the Great Depression.
B、Jazz Age was an age of dramatic social and politi
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