西方社会与文化试卷.doc

课 程 西方社会与文化 考试形式 闭卷（90）分钟 考试日期 阅卷教师 得 分 班 级 姓 名 学 号 Part I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (10%) The Commonwealth of Nations includes all European countries. _________ Northern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry. _________ Most British people are Protestants while most Irish people are Catholics.________ The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy. _____________ The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects. ________ Britain, like Israel, has a written constitutions of the sort which most countries have.______ In the UK, a government cannot stand for longer than five years except in exceptional circumstances. ________ In the UK, anyone who is eligible to vote with 500 pounds as deposit can stand as an MP. The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children. Public schools are part of the national education system and funded by the government. Part II. Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the questions. (60%) Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? A. The cultural centre. B. The business centre. C. The financial centre. D. The sports centre. 2. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain? A. Economic differences between north and south. B. Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales. C. Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker. D. Cultural differences between immigrants and the British. 3. The Tower of London, a historical sight, located in the centre of London, was built by ________. A. King Arthur B. Robin Hood C. Oliver Cromwell D. William the Conq