全國2012年7月自考英語國家概況試題

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Directions: In this part of the test, there are 50 unfinished statements or questions. For each of the unfinished statements or questions, four suggested answers, marked A. B, C and D are given. Choose the one that you think best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet.
 1. Which of the following is NOT a geographical name of Britain?
 A. The United Kingdom                                  B. Great Britain
 C. England                                                     D. The British Isles
 2. The Romans remained in control of Britain for nearly _____ years.
 A. 600                                                           B. 500
 C. 400                                                           D. 200
 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Alfred?
 A. Alfred the Great started the English navy.
 B. Alfred the Great reorganized the Saxon army, making it more efficient.
 C. Alfred the Great established schools and formulated a legal system.
 D. Alfred the Great imposed a tax, called the Danegeld, on the Saxons.
 4. After the Glorious Revolution came the Age of the _____, a monarchy with powers limited by Parliament.
 A. Commonwealth                                          B. Constitutional Monarchy
 C. English colonial expansion                          D. Hereditary Monarchy
 5. According to Magna Carta no tax should be made without the approval of _____.
 A. the House of Lords                                     B. the King
 C. the Grand Council                                      D. the House of Commons