私立华联学院试题纸 2021一一2022学年度第二学期（期中A卷） 考试形式：闭卷 课程名称英语国家概况任课教师朱小伦，黎晓霖 教研室主任签字 系（部）主任签字 学号 考生姓名 系别西语系班级 题号一 二三四五六七八九十总分 得分 -Choose the correct answer (1%each.Total:20%). 1.Indigenous peoples,also called "Aboriginal",make up c percent of the total population in Canada. A.1.5 B.2 C.4.4 D.3.5 2.Canada occupies nearly all of North America north of latitude north. A.40°B.45° C.49°D.50° 3.There may be as many as_ clakes in Canada. A.1 million B.1.5 million C.2 million D.2.5 million 4.The largest lake wholly within Canada is B A.Lake Superior B.the Great Bear C.the Great Slave D.Lake Huron 5. A is the largest river in Canada in volume of water. A.The St.Lawrence B.The Mackenzie C.The Yukon D.The Saskatchewan 英语国家概况课程C卷第1页（共5页）
英语国家概况课程 C 卷 第 1 页 （共 5 页） 私 立 华 联 学 院 试 题 纸 20 21___——20 22__学年度 第__二___学期（期中 A 卷） 考试形式：闭卷 课程名称 英语国家概况 任课教师 朱小伦，黎晓霖 教研室主任签字 系(部)主任签字 学号 考生姓名 系别 西语系 班级 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 题号 一 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 总 分 得分 一. Choose the correct answer (1% each. Total: 20%). 1. Indigenous peoples, also called “Aboriginal ”, make up ___C_____ percent of the total population in Canada. A. 1.5 B. 2 C. 4.4 D. 3.5 2. Canada occupies nearly all of North America north of latitude _____C_______ north. A. 40° B. 45° C. 49° D. 50° 3. There may be as many as _______C______ lakes in Canada. A. 1 million B. 1.5 million C. 2 million D. 2.5 million 4. The largest lake wholly within Canada is ___B______. A. Lake Superior B. the Great Bear C. the Great Slave D. Lake Huron 5. ____A_____ is the largest river in Canada in volume of water. A. The St. Lawrence B. The Mackenzie C. The Yukon D. The Saskatchewan
6.The largest island in Canada isB. A.Manitoulin Island B.Baffin Island C.Victoria Island D. Newfoundland 7.The following are the provinces in Canadian Interior Plains EXCEPT D· A.Alberta B.Saskatchewan C.Manitoba D.Quebec 8.C is the fastest-growing mother tongue in Canada. A.Spanish B.French C.Chinese D.English 9.Bwere beneficiaries of the westward movement and enjoyed growth rates well above the Canadian average. A.Ontario and Quebec B.British Columbia and Alberta C.Saskatchewan and Manitoba D.Nunavut and Northwest Territories 10. C _is the first large political unit in North America with an indigenous majority. A.Northwest Territories B.Yukon C.Nunavut D. Saskatchewan ll.The name“Canada”is believed to be derived from“kanata'”,an Indian word meaningc A.a guitar B.a meeting place C.a settlement D.a piece of land 12.Who was the first French to discover Canada?B A.John Cabot.B.Jacques Cartier. C.Samuel de Champlain.D. Henry Hudson. 13.Who founded the first permanent settlements at Quebec and Montreal on the St.Lawrence River?C A.John Cabot.B.Jacques Cartier.C.Samuel de Champlain.D. Henry Hudson. 英语国家概况课程C卷第2页（共5页）
英语国家概况课程 C 卷 第 2 页 （共 5 页） 6. The largest island in Canada is ______B_____. A. Manitoulin Island B. Baffin Island C. Victoria Island D. Newfoundland 7. The following are the provinces in Canadian Interior Plains EXCEPT ___D_____. A. Alberta B. Saskatchewan C. Manitoba D. Quebec 8. ___C_____ is the fastest-growing mother tongue in Canada. A. Spanish B. French C. Chinese D. English 9. ___B____ were beneficiaries of the westward movement and enjoyed growth rates well above the Canadian average. A. Ontario and Quebec B. British Columbia and Alberta C. Saskatchewan and Manitoba D. Nunavut and Northwest Territories 10. ______C_______ is the first large political unit in North America with an indigenous majority. A. Northwest Territories B. Yukon C. Nunavut D. Saskatchewan 11.The name “Canada” is believed to be derived from “kanata”, an Indian word meaning __C____. A. a guitar B. a meeting place C. a settlement D. a piece of land 12. Who was the first French to discover Canada? B A. John Cabot. B. Jacques Cartier. C. Samuel de Champlain. D. Henry Hudson. 13. Who founded the first permanent settlements at Quebec and Montreal on the St. Lawrence River? C A. John Cabot. B. Jacques Cartier. C. Samuel de Champlain. D. Henry Hudson
14.In 1774,the British passedAthat guaranteed the French protection of their language and religion. A.the Quebec Act B.the Treaty of Paris C.the Constitution Act of 1791 D.the Act of Union 15.When was Canada given internal self-government?C A.In1791.B.In1840.C.1n1848.D.In1867. 16.Who was the first Prime Minister of the new Canada?A A.Sir John Macdonald.B.Sir Wilfrid Laurier. C.Robert Borden. D.Mackenzie King. 17.In 1905,c_were carved out of the Northwest Territories. A.Ontario and Quebec B.Manitoba and British Columbia C.Alberta and Saskatchewan D.Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island 18.In 1967,Bwas approved by the Parliament of Canada as the national anthem. A.“God Save the Queen” B.“0 Canada” C.“Advance Canada Fair” D.“God Defend Canada” 19.Since when has the Canadian government followed a policy of bilingualism? A A.1969B.1970C.1976D.1980 20.Quebec voters narrowly rejected secession from Canada in ac referendum. A.1980 B.1990 C.1995 D.2000 二.TorF(True or false判断题)(1%each.Tota1:20%) 1.Canada is the second largest country in the Western Hemisphere.F 2.Canada is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean,on the west by the 英语国家概况课程C卷第3页（共5页）
英语国家概况课程 C 卷 第 3 页 （共 5 页） 14. In 1774, the British passed __A_____ that guaranteed the French protection of their language and religion. A. the Quebec Act B. the Treaty of Paris C. the Constitution Act of 1791 D. the Act of Union 15. When was Canada given internal self-government? C A. In 1791. B. In 1840. C. In 1848. D. In 1867. 16. Who was the first Prime Minister of the new Canada? A A. Sir John Macdonald. B. Sir Wilfrid Laurier. C. Robert Borden. D. Mackenzie King. 17. In 1905, ____C____ were carved out of the Northwest Territories. A. Ontario and Quebec B. Manitoba and British Columbia C. Alberta and Saskatchewan D. Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island 18. In 1967, ___B____ was approved by the Parliament of Canada as the national anthem. A. “God Save the Queen” B. “O Canada” C. “Advance Canada Fair” D. “God Defend Canada” 19. Since when has the Canadian government followed a policy of bilingualism? A A. 1969 B. 1970 C. 1976 D. 1980 20. Quebec voters narrowly rejected secession from Canada in a ___C____ referendum. A. 1980 B. 1990 C. 1995 D. 2000 二．T or F (True or false 判断题)(1% each. Total: 20%) 1. Canada is the second largest country in the Western Hemisphere. F 2. Canada is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the west by the
Pacific Ocean,and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean.T 3.Most of the Canadian people live close to the U.S.border on the south T 4.The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan.T 5.The St.Lawrence is the longest river in Canada. 6.Canada has more lakes and inland waters than any other country in the world. 7.Western Canada consists of the Appalachian Region and the Great Lakes& St.Lawrence Lowlands. 8.The Labrador Current brings warmer air to the southeast of Canada,but its effects are limited.F 9.Toronto is the world's largest French-speaking city outside France.F 10.Few French Canadians live in Ontario and New Brunswick.F 11.The first group of Europeans to settle in Canada in large numbers were the French.T 12.Under the Quebec Act,France officially ceded New France to Britain.F 13.Under the Constitution Act of 1791,the British divided Quebec into two colonies,Lower Canada and Upper Canada.T 14.Reformers led by William Lyon Mackenzie were demanding an American form of government and separation from Great Britain.T 15.Under the British North America Act of 1867,Canada became an independent country.F 16.William Lyon Mackenzie King is Canada's longest-serving prime minister. T 17.In 1982 the British North America Act was replaced by a new constitution for the government of Canada.T 18.Under the controversial Charter of the French Language adopted in 1977, 英语国家概况课程C卷第4页（共5页）
英语国家概况课程 C 卷 第 4 页 （共 5 页） Pacific Ocean, and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. T 3. Most of the Canadian people live close to the U.S. border on the south. T 4. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan. T 5. The St. Lawrence is the longest river in Canada. F 6. Canada has more lakes and inland waters than any other country in the world. T 7. Western Canada consists of the Appalachian Region and the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Lowlands. F 8. The Labrador Current brings warmer air to the southeast of Canada, but its effects are limited. F 9. Toronto is the world’s largest French-speaking city outside France. F 10. Few French Canadians live in Ontario and New Brunswick. F 11. The first group of Europeans to settle in Canada in large numbers were the French. T 12. Under the Quebec Act, France officially ceded New France to Britain. F 13. Under the Constitution Act of 1791, the British divided Quebec into two colonies, Lower Canada and Upper Canada. T 14. Reformers led by William Lyon Mackenzie were demanding an American form of government and separation from Great Britain. T 15. Under the British North America Act of 1867, Canada became an independent country. F 16. William Lyon Mackenzie King is Canada’s longest-serving prime minister. T 17. In 1982 the British North America Act was replaced by a new constitution for the government of Canada. T 18. Under the controversial Charter of the French Language adopted in 1977
French is the only official language in Quebec.T 19.Conservative Party's victory in the 2006 elections ended 20 years of Liberal Party rule in Canada and made Harper the country's 22nd Prime Minister. F 20.Saskatchewan is the world's largest producer of potash.F =Translate the Following words into English(2%each.Total:40%) 1.vaccination n. 种痘；接种 2.portion n. 部分 V. 把…分成多份 3.continent n. 大陆，陆地：欧洲大陆 4.pastime n.消遣；娱乐 5.spectator n. 观众之一；旁观者：目击者 6.league .同盟，联盟，盟约：俱乐部联合会 7.combined a. 联合的：相加的 8.professionally ad 专业地：内行地 9.per capita income 人均收入 10.heritage n. 遗产，世袭财产，继承物：遗留物：传统 Answer the Following questions (10%each.Total:20%) l.What is the“cultural mosaic”? Cultural mosaic means that people of diverse origins in Canada are free to keep their own cultures while being equal partners in the whole Canadian society. 2.What was the original purpose of John Cabot and Jacques Cartier when they came to Canada? They originally wanted to find new routes to Asia.However,the voyage led them to Canada. 英语国家概况课程C卷第5页（共5页）
英语国家概况课程 C 卷 第 5 页 （共 5 页） French is the only official language in Quebec. T 19. Conservative Party’s victory in the 2006 elections ended 20 years of Liberal Party rule in Canada and made Harper the country’s 22nd Prime Minister. F 20. Saskatchewan is the world’s largest producer of potash. F 三．Translate the Following words into English (2% each. Total: 40%) 1.vaccination n. 种痘； 接种 2.portion n. 部分 v. 把……分成多份 3.continent n. 大陆， 陆地； 欧洲大陆 4.pastime n. 消遣； 娱乐 5.spectator n. 观众之一； 旁观者； 目击者 6.league n. 同盟， 联盟， 盟约； 俱乐部联合会 7.combined a. 联合的； 相加的 8.professionally ad. 专业地； 内行地 9.per capita income 人均收入 10.heritage n. 遗产， 世袭财产， 继承物； 遗留物； 传统 四．Answer the Following questions (10% each. Total: 20%) 1.What is the “cultural mosaic”? Cultural mosaic means that people of diverse origins in Canada are free to keep their own cultures while being equal partners in the whole Canadian society. 2. What was the original purpose of John Cabot and Jacques Cartier when they came to Canada? They originally wanted to find new routes to Asia. However, the voyage led them to Canada