英国概况

练习题：

 
1 Britain was the first country to industrialize because of the following factors except _____.
A Britain was well placed geographically to participate in European and world trade.
B Britain had many rivers, which were useful for transport.
C British engineers had sound training and the inventors were respected.
D British government was increasingly interested in overseas and colonies after the 17th century.

2 The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The _____ has very little power.
A queen B monarch C prime minister D king

3 Which party has always had strong links with the trade unions and received financial support from them?
A the Labor Party B the Conservative Party
C the Liberal Party D theSocial Democratic Party

4 On accepting ____, the age of constitutional monarchy, of a monarchy with powers limited by Parliament, began.
A Constitutional Law B The Declaration of Independence
C Civil Law D Bill of Rights

5 Females were allowed to vote in national elections until ____.
A 1918 B 1916 C 1920 D 1896

6 The British North America Act of 1867 established ____ as a domain.
A Australia B Canada C New Zealand D India

7 During World War II, as a war leader, _____ received massive popular support and led his country to final victory in 1945.
A Harold Wilson B Edward Heath C Franklin Roosevelt D Winston Churchill

8 The Falkland Islands war was between Britain and _____.
A France B New Zealand C Argentina D Australia

9 In Britain, a _____ is held when a Member of Parliament dies, retires or resigns.
A civic election B by-election C popular election D general election

10 In the United Kingdom, ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of _____.
A the Lord Chancellor B the Monarch C the Prime Minister D the King