Đáp án môn Đất nước học Anh Mỹ học trực tuyến Ngành Ngôn ngữ Anh Đại học Thái Nguyên TNU
| T | Câu hỏi | Trả lời |
| 1 | ______ (995-1035) is the king of the newly unified Denmark and Norway and overlord of Schleswig and Pomerania, led two other invasions on England in 1013 and 1015, and became king of England in 1016, after crushing the Anglo-Saxon King, Edmund II. | Canute the Great |
| 2 | ______ have to follow the national curriculum but are not necessarily non-selective. | State schools |
| 3 | _______ (also known as independent schools) are fee charging schools that do not receive funding from the government. | Private schools |
| 4 | _______ in the UK are selective in academic ability. They are state secondary schools which select students at the age of 11. | Grammar schools |
| 5 | _______ is the capital city of the United States. | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 6 | _______ is the largest region in the United Kingdom, according to the 2011 Census. | Christianity |
| 7 | _______ proclaimed himself head of the Church of England in 16th century. | Henry VIII |
| 8 | ____________ of Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii in 1941 brought the US in to the World War II. | The bombing |
| 9 | A constitution monarchy means it is a country govern by __________ who accepts the advice of parliament. | a king or a queen |
| 10 | A few years after the first successful English colony was founded, English ____________ came to America to escape religious persecution for their opposition to the Church of England. | Puritans |
| 11 | About 1900 the __________ arose to reform society and individuals through government action. | Progressive Movement |
| 12 | According to the U.K. Office for National Statistics (ONS), the ____________ is the largest sector in the U.K, accounting for more than three-quarters of the GDP. | services sector |
| 13 | After settling in to the newly acquired land, the Normans adopted the French feudal system and _______ as the official language | French |
| 14 | After the Second World War, a new Labor government fully __________ the Bank of England, civil aviation, telephone networks, railways, gas, electricity, and the coal, iron and steel industries. | nationalized |
| 15 | After which war, the Labor Party was created in Britain? | World Wars I |
| 16 | All important decisions are made by the __________. | Government |
| 17 | America’s two-party system has been dominated by the _________ and ___________ Parties. | Democratic – Republican |
| 18 | An election for president of the United States happens every _________ on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. | four years |
| 19 | An important function of the judicial branch is to _____________________. | determine whether laws of Congress or actions of the president violate the Constitution |
| 20 | Another group of Danes managed to take Paris and obtain a grant of land from the King of France in 911. This area became the Duchy of Normandy, and its inhabitants were the ________ (another term for Viking). | Norman |
| 21 | As the statistics by July 2016, ________ are the racial majority. | White Americans |
| 22 | Between 1,500 and 500 BCE, Celtic tribes migrated from Central Europe and France to Britain. This time came to be known as the _________. | Bronze Age |
| 23 | Britain was the name made popular by the ________ when they came to the British islands. | Romans |
| 24 | British regularly tuck in to ________and _______ for lunch. | soup – sandwich |
| 25 | By whom was the theoretical foundation of the American economic system provided? | Adam Smith |
| 26 | During 19th century, market forces in America operated with a __________ of government intervention. | minimum |
| 27 | During Blair’s 10 years in office there were ________ successive quarters of economic growth, lasting until the second quarter of 2008. | 40 |
| 28 | England shares land border with ______ to the west and ______ to the north | Wales – Scotland |
| 29 | England shares land border with ______ to the west and ______ to the north. | Wales – Scotland |
| 30 | For many years following the Great Depression of the 1930s, when danger of recession appeared most serious, the government strengthened the economy by spending heavily itself or _________ taxes. | cutting |
| 31 | How long is a representative’s term in the House of Representatives? | 2 years |
| 32 | How many American colonies were granted independence after the American War of Dependence? | 13 |
| 33 | How many branches make up the US Federal Government to ensure a separation of powers? | 3 |
| 34 | How many branches was the US government divided after being recognized independence? | 3 branches |
| 35 | How many colonies did English settlers found along the Atlantic Coast, from New Hampshire in the North to Georgia in the South? | 13 colonies |
| 36 | How many current seats are there in the House of Lords? | 786 |
| 37 | How many kingdoms ruled over the United Kingdom from 500 to 850 AD which were later known as the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy? | 7 |
| 38 | How many racial categories did the most recent United States Census officially recognize? (not include people of two or more races) | 5 |
| 39 | How many seats are there in the House of Commons? | 650 |
| 40 | How many stages of education in the educational system of the United Kingdom? | 5 |
| 41 | How many stars are there on the flag of the United States? | 50 |
| 42 | How often do the members of the Cabinet meet? | Once a week |
| 43 | If a bill is rejected by the Senate, a ___________ made up of members from both houses will try to work out a compromise. | conference committee |
| 44 | In 16th Century, King _______ was remembered in history as one of the most powerful kings of England. | Henry VIII |
| 45 | In 1707, the Act of Union joined the Scottish and the English Parliaments thus creating the single Kingdom of Great Britain and centralizing political power in ______. | London |
| 46 | In 1949 the United States had allied with Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and the United Kingdom to form the ______________________. | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| 47 | In 2020, the economy of the United Kingdom was the _________ national economy in the world measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP). | fifth largest |
| 48 | In England since September 2010, all three and four years old are entitled to ________ hours of free nursery education for 38 weeks of the year. | 15 |
| 49 | In the latter half of 19th century, the American expansion was marked by the purchase of Alaska from ________ in 1867. | Russia |
| 50 | In the period from 1979 to 1997, Britain’s economy slid into another global recession in late _________. | 1990 |
| 51 | In the UK, the executive comprises __________ and _______________. | the Crown – the UK Government |
| 52 | In the United Kingdom, education is compulsory for all children between the ages of _____ ( _____ in Northern Ireland) and 16. | 5 – 4 |
| 53 | In the United States, the division of government power among three separate but equal branches provide for a system of ______________. | checks and balances |
| 54 | In the United States, the person most directly responsible for education policy at the federal level is the __________, who is in charge of the Department of Education. | Secretary of Education |
| 55 | In the US, elementary schools typically teach students from kindergarten through either grade _____ or ______. | 5 -6 |
| 56 | In the US, the COVID-19 recession began in _________ in direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2020 |
| 57 | In the US, the COVID-19 recession began in _________ in direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2020 |
| 58 | In which century, new innovations and improvements in existing innovations opened the door for improvements in the standard of living among American consumers. | 20th century |
| 59 | In which Treaty did England recognized American independence? | Treaty of Paris |
| 60 | Is this sentence true or false? At the end of secondary education, pupils in every countries in the United Kingdom are entered for the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). |
FALSE |
| 61 | Is this sentence true or false? In fact, the Queen could refuse the royal assent to a bill passed by Parliament and so stop it becoming a law. |
FALSE |
| 62 | Is this sentence true or false? In the educational system of the United States, high schools mostly run from 9th grade to 12th grade. |
TRUE |
| 63 | Is this sentence true or false? In the United Kingdom, further Education (FE) is compulsory and covers non-advanced education which can be taken at further (including tertiary) education colleges and HE institutions (HEIs). |
FALSE |
| 64 | Is this sentence true or false? In the US, the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the territories, are directly in charge of their own education systems, resulting in tremendous diversity of education nationwide. |
TRUE |
| 65 | Is this sentence true or false? Only one side of American political spectrum generally support “free” private enterprise. |
FALSE |
| 66 | Is this sentence true or false? Only the United States uses the US dollar as official currency. |
FALSE |
| 67 | Is this sentence true or false? Since the 1930s, American capitalism has undergone substantial change in which although private enterprise still flourishes, government regulation now exists in many areas of business ranging from product safety to labour conditions. |
TRUE |
| 68 | Is this sentence true or false? The duty of legislative branch is administering the laws. |
FALSE |
| 69 | Is this sentence true or false? The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has been largely disruptive, adversely affecting travel, financial markets, employment, shipping, and other industries. |
TRUE |
| 70 | Is this sentence true or false? The members of the Cabinet are appointed by the Vice-president and confirmed by the Senate. |
FALSE |
| 71 | Is this sentence true or false? The pound sterling is one of the 10 most valued currencies in the world. |
TRUE |
| 72 | Is this sentence true or false? The UK recorded weaker growth than many other European nations in the 1970s. |
TRUE |
| 73 | Is this sentence true or false? Tourism is another big-money maker for the UK. |
TRUE |
| 74 | Is this sentence true or false? According to the evidence of written law only, the Queen has almost absolute power, and it all seems very undemocratic. |
TRUE |
| 75 | Is this sentence true or false? The Prime Minister, appears not to have much power but in reality, has a very great deal indeed. |
TRUE |
| 76 | Is this sentence true or false? The Supreme Court can overturn laws passed by Congress and signed by the president. |
TRUE |
| 77 | Is this statement true or false? Private schools in the United Kingdom are not required to follow the national curriculum. |
TRUE |
| 78 | Jefferson – the third President of the US purchased the vast _______ territory from France. | Louisiana |
| 79 | Most Bills starts in ________________ in the process of becoming a law. | the House of Commons |
| 80 | National and foreign companies are sometimes involved in takeovers and mergers in the _________. | private sector |
| 81 | Scotland is the _____ largest country in the United Kingdom. | second |
| 82 | The __________ is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments (2021). | Cabinet |
| 83 | The __________ is the unit currency of the United States. | US dollar |
| 84 | The _______________ broke out in 1773 in Boston Harbor in protest against the Tea Act of the British Parliament. | Boston Tea Party |
| 85 | The 1920s was known as the age of _________ with a constitutional amendment outlawed the sale of alcoholic beverages. | Prohibition |
| 86 | The 1920s which was known as the ______________ was the age of jazz and spectacular silent movies and such fads as flagpole-sitting and goldfish-swallowing. | Roaring Twenties |
| 87 | The American Civil War began when _______ states left the Union and proclaimed themselves an independent nation. | 11 |
| 88 | The American economy is described as a __________ system. | free enterprise |
| 89 | The Americans would prefer drinking _______ than tea. The statistics are interesting, considering it is the second most-valuable, legally traded commodity in the world, right behind oil. | coffee |
| 90 | The Brexit decision formally took effect on January ________. | 2020 |
| 91 | The British monarchy is probably more important to the economy of the country than it is to the system of government because the Monarchy helps the _______________ by attracting tourists. | tourist industry |
| 92 | The British political system is a _____________ system. | two-party |
| 93 | The Cabinet are responsible for __________________________. | the day-to-day enforcement and administration of federal laws |
| 94 | The China-United States trade war in 2018 began with the US President _______ setting tariffs and other trade barriers on China. | Donald Trump |
| 95 | The economy of the United Kingdom is a highly developed social market and ________________. | market-oriented economy |
| 96 | The end of Civil War put an end to _______. | slavery |
| 97 | The end of the Seven Years’ War in 1764 left ________ in control of Canada and all of North America east of the Mississippi. | England |
| 98 | The flag of the United States of America consists of _________ equal horizontal stripes of red represent the British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and became the first states in the U.S. | 13 |
| 99 | The forming a new government of Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Party marked a new period of ______ economics. | neo-liberal |
| 100 | The Government consists of about 100 members who usually belong to one of the Houses of Parliament. The highest members of the Government (about 20) are known as __________. | the Cabinet |
| 101 | The Governments power is concentrated in the hand of _____________, who at the same time is the leader of his party. | the Prime Minister |
| 102 | The judicial branch in the US is headed by the _____________. | Supreme Court |
| 103 | The name “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” was first used in the beginning of ________ | 19th century |
| 104 | The principles and procedures in the Constitution by which the country is governed and from which people’s right are _________________. | All are correct |
| 105 | The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star – Spangled Banner are the nickname of __________. | The US flag |
| 106 | The U.S. ___________ system allows private business the freedom to operate for profit with minimum government interference and regulation. | free enterprise |
| 107 | The U.S. dollar is the currency most used in ______________. | international transactions |
| 108 | The UK government policies have created a ___________ of public and private sectors. | mixed economy |
| 109 | The UK is one of the most globalized economies and comprises ___________________________. | England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| 110 | The UK public sectors include the remaining state-run industries and ____________. | public services |
| 111 | The United States Declaration of Independence is the pronouncement adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in ___________. | 1776 |
| 112 | The United States economy experienced a recession in _________ with an unusually slow jobs recovery with the number of jobs not regaining until January 2005 | 2001 |
| 113 | The United States has trade relations with many other countries. Within that, the trade with _______ and _______ is predominant. | Europe – Asia |
| 114 | The United States is a ______________ which means all government power rests ultimately with the people, who direct policies by voting for government representatives. | representative democracy |
| 115 | The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of _______ states, a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States), five major territories, and various minor islands. | 50 |
| 116 | The United States shares land borders with _________ to the north. | Canada |
| 117 | The United States today is a leading economic power, with a high standard of living and enormous productivity in ___________ and ____________. | industry – agriculture |
| 118 | The US Congress is comprised of two groups, called houses: _____________ and ____________. | The House of Representatives – the Senate |
| 119 | The US economy ranks the _____ by nominal GDP and net wealth and the second largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2021. | first |
| 120 | The war against Japan came to a swift end in August of 1945, when President Harry Truman ordered the use of __________ against the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. | atomic bombs |
| 121 | The workday in the US is ______ comparing to in the UK | longer |
| 122 | There were many famous ________ under Queen Elizabeth I like: Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare. | playwrights |
| 123 | Tony Blair’s platform of New Labor which was characterized largely by the continuation of neo-liberal economic policies, but also supporting a strong welfare state was largely viewed as a combination of socialist and capitalist policies – being dubbed ‘__________’. | Third Way |
| 124 | Typically, middle school or junior high school (lower secondary education) in the United States encompasses ______ through ______ grades. | sixth – eighth |
| 125 | Under George I, _________ was first appointed which marked a turning point in British politics. | Prime Minister |
| 126 | Under which government system, the principle of limited government was achieved by dividing authority between the central government and the individual states? | Federalism |
| 127 | Under which king’s reign was the University of Oxford founded? | Henry II |
| 128 | United Kingdom is an island country located off the north-western coast of mainland | Europe |
| 129 | What are the features created to guard against the concentration of the government power in the hands of a few? | all are correct |
| 130 | What do the member of the Cabinet do at the meeting every week? | All are correct |
| 131 | What does GCEA stand for? | General Certificate of Education Advanced |
| 132 | What does the economic ideas of “laissez faire” means? | leave it alone |
| 133 | What does the legislature, the UK Parliament comprise? | the Crown, the House of Commons and the House of Lords |
| 134 | What does the nation’s constitution of the US define? | all are correct |
| 135 | What is ideal time for the afternoon tea? | between 3:30 pm and 5 pm |
| 136 | What type of the country is the UK? | constitutional monarchy |
| 137 | Which are the major goals of primary education in the UK? | ‘achieving basic literacy and numeracy amongst all pupils’ and ‘establishing foundations in science, mathematics and other subjects’ |
| 138 | Which are the roles of the U.S. Department of Education? | All are correct |
| 139 | Which century did the Roman progressively abandon Britannia? | 5th century |
| 140 | Which countries make up the United Kingdom? | England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland |
| 141 | Which country was the leading supplier and the second most important export market before Brexit? | Germany |
| 142 | Which education act of England extended the National Curriculum for England to include the Foundation Stage which was first introduced in September 2000? | The Education Act 2002 |
| 143 | Which event does the statements below describe? By 1932 thousands of American banks and over 100,000 businesses had failed. Industrial production was cut in half, wages had decreased 60 percent, and one out of every four workers was unemployed. |
The Great Depression |
| 144 | Which event marked the resign of king Edward III? | The beginning of Hundred Years’ War |
| 145 | Which event refers to September 16, 1992, when a collapse in the pound sterling forced Britain to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)? | Black Wednesday |
| 146 | Which is the currency of the UK? | pound sterling |
| 147 | Which language is the most widely spoken language of the United Kingdom with various dialects? | English |
| 148 | Which organization(s) that the UK is a founding member? | All are correct |
| 149 | Which Party did George H.W. Bush belong to? | Republican Party |
| 150 | Which Queen ruled over 40% of the globe and a quarter of the world’s population? | Victoria |
| 151 | Which subjects the typical curriculum at both the middle school and high school levels in the US comprises? | All are correct |
| 152 | Which term refers to government funded schools which provide education free of charge in the United Kingdom? | State school |
| 153 | Which term refers to the idea that the major institutions of state should be functionally independent and that no individual should have powers that span these offices? | Separation of powers |
| 154 | Which year did the oil crisis happen in the United States? | 1973 |
| 155 | Who had the nickname of “Iron Lady”? | Margaret Thatcher |
| 156 | Who is the head of state in the United Kingdom now? | Queen Elizabeth II |
| 157 | Who owned the nickname of Bloody Mary? | Queen Mary I |
| 158 | Who presides over the executive branch in the US? | The president |
| 159 | Who presides over the Senate in the US? | The vice-president |
| 160 | Who said the quote “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”? | Winston Churchill |
| 161 | Who was the founder of the House of Tudor? | Henry Tudor |
| 162 | Who was the only US president to resign from office? | Richard Nixon |
