问答题Practice 1  Britain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic

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Practice 1  Britain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea to the east. 1______ Scotland is in the north, while Wales is in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain together with Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is England. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.  2______ About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 7% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, and 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that is Scotland and Wales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. 3______  Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimetres (47 inches).  4______ The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometre. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was much higher, about 363 per square kilometre.  5______ However, in western Wales, Welsh is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.  In Britain about 66% of the population say that they are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.[A] The UK has a total area of about 244,100 square kilometres (94,248 square miles).[B] In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people.[C] It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries.[D] The U. K. is a country that is both ancient and modern.[E] In 1998, the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 million.[F] UK transportation system is very convenient and fast.[G] Parts of the north-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.

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  • 第1题:

    The Hundred Year’s War between Britain and France was fought( ).

    A.from 1327 to 1453
    B.from 1337 to 1453
    C.from 1347 to 1453
    D.from 1357 to 1453

    答案:B
    解析:
    考查英国国家概况。英法百年战争从1337年持续到1453年,是世界上历时最长的战争,断断续续持续了长达116年。

  • 第2题:


    According to the passage,which of the following statements is true?( )

    A.Britain has agreed to discuss the conditions of the exit before discussing the future trade ties.
    B.EU might not be satisfied with May’s speech.
    C.Theresa May has mapped out the blueprint of the relations between Britain and EU.
    D.Britain is fully prepared to withdraw from EU in an orderly way.

    答案:B
    解析:

  • 第3题:

    Scotland occupies the()third of the island of Great Britain in the British Isles.

    Asouthern

    Bnorthern

    Ceastern

    Dwestern


    B

  • 第4题:

    Britain’s climate is influenced by(),a warm ocean current that passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.

    Athe North Atlantic Drift

    Bthe Brazil Current

    Cthe Labrador Current

    Dthe Falkland Current


    A

  • 第5题:

    The two large islands that make up the British Isles are().

    • A、Scotland and Ireland
    • B、Britain and Scotland
    • C、Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    • D、Great Britain and Ireland

    正确答案:D

  • 第6题:

    Which of the following is not true of British iron and steel industry?()

    • A、Britain.s steel industry is declining.
    • B、No more new discoveries of iron ore have been found in Britain.
    • C、Supplies of iron ore are now mostly foreign.
    • D、Compared with newer plants in the world,Britain.s steelworks are not efficient.

    正确答案:B

  • 第7题:

    Britain’s climate is influenced by(),a warm ocean current that passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.

    • A、the North Atlantic Drift
    • B、the Brazil Current
    • C、the Labrador Current
    • D、the Falkland Current

    正确答案:A

  • 第8题:

    问答题
    Directions:In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing no more than three words from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.  Questions 1 - 5 are based on the following passage.The United Kingdom  Britain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea to the east. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries. Scotland is in the north, while Wales is in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain together with Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is England. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.  The UK has a total area of about 244,100 square kilometres (94,248 square miles). About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 7% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, and 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that is Scotland and Wales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. Parts of the north-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.  Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimetres (47 inches).  In 1998 the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 million. The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometre. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was much higher, about 363 per square kilometre.  In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people. However, in western Wales, Welsh is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.  In Britain about 66% of the population say that they are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.  Summary:  Britain is an island that  1 the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland. Ireland  2 the west coast of Britain. I  3 Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The United Kingdom consists of Britain together with Northern Ireland. The capital city is London which  4 outh-east England.In 1998 the population of the UK was nearly 59 million. The density of population was 240 people per square kilometre. In the UK English is the first language of most people. In western Wales, Welsh  5 many of the people, but few people in Scotland speak Gaelic.

    正确答案:
    1.is surrounded by 从原文第一段第三句,可知The island(指Britain)is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean…and the North Sea…。)
    2.lies off 根据原文第一段第六句Ireland…lies off the west coast of Britain可知此处是lies off。)
    3.consists of (is composed of; comprises) 由原文第一段第七句It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic可知是“包含”的意思。)
    4.is situated in (is located in) 从原文第一段最后一句…London…is situated in south-east England可知伦敦位于英格兰东南部。)
    5.is spoken by 根据原文倒数第二段Welsh is the first language for many of the people,即许多人说Welsh。)
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第9题:

    单选题
    What does the article indicate about ECV-12?
    A

    It will replace the regional electrical grid.

    B

    It lies 400 miles from the nearest road system.

    C

    It is based on a power station in Britain.

    D

    It will send out power via underground cables.


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    第一段最后一句“Power generated at the station will be distributed to the regional electrical grid by a series of buried transmission lines”提到该电厂通过地下电网将电力输出。故D项正确。

  • 第10题:

    问答题
    Practice 1  Britain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea to the east. 1______ Scotland is in the north, while Wales is in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain together with Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is England. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.  2______ About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 7% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, and 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that is Scotland and Wales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. 3______  Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimetres (47 inches).  4______ The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometre. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was much higher, about 363 per square kilometre.  5______ However, in western Wales, Welsh is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.  In Britain about 66% of the population say that they are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.[A] The UK has a total area of about 244,100 square kilometres (94,248 square miles).[B] In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people.[C] It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries.[D] The U. K. is a country that is both ancient and modern.[E] In 1998, the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 million.[F] UK transportation system is very convenient and fast.[G] Parts of the north-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.

    正确答案: 1.C 空前介绍了英国的外部地理环境,空后讲的是英国的三大郡的情况。C项说“英国本土包括英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士三部分”。符合逻辑关系。故选C。
    2.A 本段是关于英国的国土面积的介绍。A项说“英国的国土面积是24.41万平方公里”。符合逻辑关系。故选A。
    3.G 空前说“英国的北部、西部是苏格兰和威尔士,地形以山地、丘陵为主”。G项说“英格兰西北部部分地区和中部也有不少山地和丘陵”。符合逻辑关系。故选G。
    4.E 本段讲的是英国的人口概况。E项涉及人口。符合文意。故选E。
    5.B 本段讲的是英国的语言。B项说“英国大部分人讲英语”。符合文意。故选B。
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第11题:

    单选题
    Scotland occupies the()third of the island of Great Britain in the British Isles.
    A

    southern

    B

    northern

    C

    eastern

    D

    western


    正确答案: B
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第12题:

    单选题
    According to the writer, Britain is a country______.
    A

    which has regular snow

    B

    which is not well prepared for snow

    C

    for which snow is a catastrophe

    D

    for which snow is a wonder


    正确答案: D
    解析:

  • 第13题:

    The two main islands of the British Isles are( ).

    A.Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    B.Great Britain and Northern Scotland
    C.Great Britain and Southern Wales
    D.Great Britain and Southern England

    答案:A
    解析:
    考查英国国家概况。英国的全称为the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,观察选项可知,A项符合题意。

  • 第14题:

    The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from().

    ADenmark

    BBelgium

    CFrance

    Dthe Netherlands


    C

  • 第15题:

    Tasmania is an island which lies()of the Australian mainland.

    Anorth of the northeastern corner

    Bsouth of the southeastern corner

    Ceast of the northeastern comer

    Dwest of the southeastern corner


    B

  • 第16题:

    Which of the following is not true of Britain.s agriculture?()

    ABritish farming is highly mechanized.

    BAgriculture in Britain is intensive.

    CBritish farming is very efficient.

    DBritain.s agriculture can produce enough food for its people


    D

  • 第17题:

    Which of the following is not true of Britain.s agriculture?()

    • A、British farming is highly mechanized.
    • B、Agriculture in Britain is intensive.
    • C、British farming is very efficient.
    • D、Britain.s agriculture can produce enough food for its people

    正确答案:D

  • 第18题:

    The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from().

    • A、Denmark
    • B、Belgium
    • C、France
    • D、the Netherlands

    正确答案:C

  • 第19题:

    The capital of England and of Great Britain is()


    正确答案:London

  • 第20题:

    单选题
    The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from().
    A

    Denmark

    B

    Belgium

    C

    France

    D

    the Netherlands


    正确答案: A
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第21题:

    单选题
    Britain’s climate is influenced by(),a warm ocean current that passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them.
    A

    the North Atlantic Drift

    B

    the Brazil Current

    C

    the Labrador Current

    D

    the Falkland Current


    正确答案: B
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第22题:

    填空题
    The Channel Tunnel ____(连接)Britain with the rest of Europe.

    正确答案: links
    解析:
    句意:英吉利海峡隧道把英国和欧洲其他国家连接起来了。The Channel Tunnel为单数,故link用单三形式。link...with...“把……和……连接起来”。

  • 第23题:

    问答题
    For a glimpse of the future of advertising, the place to look appears to be Britain. The country is a “test bed” according to Mr. Schmidt, Chief Executive of Google. Why Britain? The country has several factors in its favor. For a start, the British online advertising market is “exploding”, said Mr. Schmidt. The internet accounts for 14% of companies’ total spending on advertising in Britain, compared with about 50% worldwide. Expenditure on internet advertising in America is similar to that in Britain, but Britain’s growth rates are slightly higher.

    正确答案:
    如果你想窥见广告业的未来,应该关注的地方似乎就是英国了。借用谷歌首席执行官施密特的说法:英国是一块“试验田”。为什么是英国?因为英国有几个有利因素。首先,施密特认为,英国的网络广告市场正在“爆炸式扩张”;英国网络广告占该国公司全部广告支出的14%,而世界其他地区仅为5%。美国的网络广告投资与英国相近,但英国的增长速度稍快。
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第24题:

    单选题
    Scarcely twenty miles divide Zanzibar from the African mainland, and on a clear day you can ______ see the island from the coast.
    A

    plainly

    B

    obviously

    C

    evidently

    D

    apparently


    正确答案: A
    解析:
    句意:Zanzibar与非洲大陆分界线不足二十公里,大晴天岛屿和海岸线都清晰可见。plainly清晰地,清楚地。obviously显然地,明显地。evidently明显地,明白地。apparently显而易见地,表面上地。