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1 Fill in the blanks: Students attend secondary schools from the age of 11 up to around the age of ……… Đpa án là: 19 Vì: Students attend secondary schools from the age of 11 up to around the age of 19 Fill in the blanks: The United Kingdom has been a member of the since 1973 Đáp án là: European Union Vì: The United Kingdom has been a member of the European Union since 1973 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world Đáp án là: F Vì: (Britain is arguably the oldest representative democracy in the world, with roots that can be traced over a thousand years.) Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… "Ulster", referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom Đáp án là: T Vì: (Northern Ireland was often called "Ulster" after an ancient Irish kingdom which once existed in that part of Ireland) Fill in the blanks: "The Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire ……… , which provided raw materials and a big market for British goods, gained independence in 1947 Đáp án là: India Vì: "The Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire ……… , which provided raw materials and a big market for British goods, gained independence in 1947 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? Đáp án laf: The sports centre Vì: (London is the cultural centre, the business centre, and the financial centre of the nation.) Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following CANNOT be found in London? Đáp án là: Teahouses Vì: (London is the cultural centre, home to all the major news papers, TV stations, and with far and away the widest selection of galleries, theatres and museums.) Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….1 in 10 of the British population is of non-European ethnicity Đáp án là: F Vì: (1 in 20 are of non-European ethnicity) Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council? Đáp án là: They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet Vì : (if a king wanted to wage a war, which he frequently did he would try to persuade the Great Council, a gathering of leading, wealthy barons which met several times a year, to give him some extra money By the 13th Century, kings found they could not make ends meet by asking for money from this quite small group, and so they widened the Great Council to include representatives of counties, cities and towns, to get them to contribute to his projects ) 10 Fill in the blanks: In Britain, the official head of state is while the real centre of political life is in The House of Commons Đáp án là: the Queen Vì: In Britain, the official head of state is the Queen while the real centre of political life is in The House of Commons 11 …… The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children Đáp án đúng: T Vì: (The purpose of school is to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills they will need to become active members of society The purpose of the British education system is also to socialise children.) 12 ……….The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects Đáp án là: F Vì: (The power of the monarchy was largely derived from the ancient doctrine of the "divine right of kings" It was held that the sovereign derived his authority from God, not from his subjects.) 13 Which of the following is NOT true about Britain? Đáp án là: It used to be one of the superpowers in the world Vì : (Britain is no longer an imperial country, though the effects of its imperial past may be often encountered in all sorts of ways./ It re¬mains a relatively wealthy country, a member of the Group of Seven large developed economies.) 14 ……….Britain is no longer an imperial country Đáp án là: T Vì: (Britain is no longer an imperial country, though the effects of its imperial past may be often encountered in all sorts of ways) 15 ……….In Britain, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revolution, in contrast to France and the US Đáp án là: T Vì (Although Britain too has had its periods of political instability, in contrast to say, France or the United States, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revolution) 16 …… By the 1880's the British economy was dominant in the world Đáp án là: T Vì: (By the 1880s the British economy was dominant in the world, producing one third of the world's manufactured goods, half its coal and iron, half its cotton) 17 Fill in the blanks: The goal of education in the United States is to achieve universa ….…… and provide individuals with knowledge and skill necessary to promote the welfare for individuals and the general public Đáp án là: literacy Vì: (The goal is-and has been since the early decades of the republic-to achieve universal literacy and to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote both their own individual welfare as well as that of the general public.) 18 Fill in the blanks: By 1913, more than of the world's industrial production came from the US Đáp án là: 1/3 Vì: (By 1913, more than one-third of the world's industrial production came from the US) 19 Fill in the blanks: About 90% of American students go to ……… schools and 10% attend private schools Đáp án là: public Vì: (About 90% of American students attend public schools (schools supported by American taxpayers) The other 10% attend private schools) 20 Fill in the blanks: The first Secretary of Treasury of the United States was ………… Đáp án là: Alexander Hamilton Vì: (the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, persuaded Congress to establish a protective tariff ) 21 According to the author, the Articles of Confederation failed because of the following reasons Which is NOT true? Đáp án là: Some new states wanted to be free from the Union Tham khảo: (Unit 2, Articles of Confederation, page 86) 22 Fill in the blanks: American Indians had developed three brilliant civilizations before the Europeans arrived These three civilizations were the Aztecs, Incas and …… Đáp án là: the Mayas Vì: (They developed their own aboriginal cultures, which ranged from the simple to the complex, from those of the primitive tribes to the brilliant civiliza¬tions of the Aztecs, the Incas and the Mayas ) 23 Fill in the blanks: After the War of Independence was won, the national government was called … ……, and the agreement that guided the government was the Articles of Confederation Đáp án là: The Congress Tham khảo: (Unit 2, Articles of Confederation, page 86) 24 Fill in the blanks: The Industrial Revolution that started in England during the 18th century brought many to American industry between 1776 and 1860 Đáp án là: changes Vì: (the Industrial Revolution that started in England during the 18th century did not take long to cross the Atlantic It brought many changes to American industry between 1776 and 1860) 25 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …….One reason for America's affluence is that a lot of peop1e have inherited wealth from their parents Đáp án là: F Vì: (No single factor is responsible for the successes of American business and industry) 26 Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, …… Đáp án là: there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution Vì (Though the Convention delegates did not think it necessary to include such explicit guarantees, many people felt that they needed further written protection against tyranny So, a “Bill of Rights” was added to the Constitution in 1791.) 27 Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced relative decline rather than ……… decline Đáp án là: absolute Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced relative decline rather than absolute decline 28 Pupils from the ages of ……… mainly attend state-run primary schools Đáp án là: to 11 Pupils from the ages of to 11 mainly attend state-run primary schools 29 The British Constitution consists of statute law, common law and Đáp án là: conventions Vì: The British Constitution consists of statute law, common law and conventions 30 …… Both the US and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900 Đáp án laf: F Vì: (by 1900 the UK having been overtaken by both the United States and Germany) 31 ……….Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city Đáp án là: F Vì: (The capital of Wales is Cardiff, a small city of about 300 000 people) 32 The island of Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland and … Đáp án là: Wales Vì: The island of Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland and Wales 33 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called "Gaelic" Đáp án là: F Vì: (There are even areas in the highlands where (in addition to English) people speak the old Celtic language, called "Gaelic".) Tham khảo: Unit 34 Fill in the blanks: Children in Britain must receive a full-time education legally from the ages of ………… Đáp án là: to 16 ……… The main duty of the Congress is to make laws, including those which levy taxes that pay for the work of the federal government Đáp án là: T Vì: (The legislative branch is made up of elected representatives from all of the states and is the only branch that can make federal laws, levy federal taxes) 68 Fill in the blanks: The New World of America was peopled as a result of two long-continuing immigration movements; the first one from………….and the second from Europe and Africa Đáp án là: Asia Vì: (The American continents were peopled as a result of two long-continuing immigration movements, the first from Asia, and the second from Europe and Africa.) 69 Fill in the blanks: The Constitutional Convention was held in the year of……………and the president of the Convention was George Washington Đáp án là: 1787 Vì: (The meeting, later known as the Constitutional Convention, began in May of 1787 George Washington, the military hero of the War of Independence, was the presiding officer) 70 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …… By the end of World War II, Britain had gone heavily into debt in order to develop its manufacturing industry and borrowed large amounts from the US and France Đáp án là: F Vì: (the country had gone heavily into debt in order to finance the war) 71 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): … ….The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition Đáp án là: F Vì: (Edward the First named his son the Prince of Wales, and the first son of the monarch has held that title ever since) Tham khảo: Unit 72 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Three of the following are characteristics of London Which of the four is the exception? Đáp án là: London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world Vì: (The last paragraph of the first section in Unit 1) 73 Fill in the blanks: Columbus discovered the New World in the year of ……… Đáp án là: 1492 74 Fill in the blanks: A low rate of ….… industrial investment coupled with a very high rate of overseas investment is a characteristic of the UK economy Đáp án là: domestic Vì: A low rate of domestic industrial investment coupled with a very high rate of overseas investment is a characteristic of the UK economy 75 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: In Britain, children from the age of to 16 …… Đáp án là: can legally receive completely free education Vì: (Education in the UK is compulsory Children are legally obliged to attend school from the ages of (4 in Northern Ireland) to 16.) 76 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… Laws of the State should be changed if they don't agree with the federal laws Đáp án : T Vì : (the Commonwealth or federal laws overrule the laws of the state.) 77 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… The Australian political system follows the Western democratic tradition, reflecting British and North American experience Đáp án : T Vì : (Australia has what has been called a "Washminster" form of polity In other words it is a mixture of the US, Washington system of government and the British, Westminster system) 78 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following was established as free colony? Đáp án đings là: Western Australia Vì: (NSW, Tasmania, and Queensland were established as convict colonies) 79 Fill in the blanks: The Governor-General is the representative of ……… Đáp án là: the British Monarch Vì: The Governor-General is the representative of the British Monarch 80 Fill in the blanks: In ………, Lachlan Macquarie became the governorof NSW Đáp án là: 1810 Vì: In 1810, Lachlan Macquarie became the governorof NSW 81 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….At the beginning of the settlement, there were roughly equal numbers of men and women Đáp án : F Vì : (Men vastly outnumbered women) 82 Fill in the blanks: In terms of its size, Australia is the largest ………… and the smallest continentin the world Đáp án là: island Vì: In terms of its size, Australia is the largest island and the smallest continentin the world 83 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following political parties form the Coalition? Đáp án : The Liberal Party and the National Party Vì: (The Coalition comprises a combination of two parties-the Liberals and the Nationals.) 84 Fill in the blanks: The two houses of the federal parliament are the House of Representativesand ……………… Đáp án là: the Senate Vì: The two houses of the federal parliament are the House of Representativesand the Senate 85 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: 80% of Australian's population lives………………………… Đáp án là: in the eastern, southern and southwestern borders of the country Vì: (It is in the Mediterranean and temperate climates of the hills and fertile plains bordering the east, south and the south west of the continent that 80% of Australians live today) 86 Fill in the blanks: Most of Australia's population lives in the …………… and temperate climates Đáp án là: Mediterranean Vì: Most of Australia's population lives in the Mediterranean and temperate climates 87 Fill in the blanks: ………… and the Cabinet are at the center of the Australian parliamentary power Đáp án là: The Prime Minister Vì: The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are at the center of the Australian parliamentary power 88 Fill in the blanks: Female convicts who were not claimed by any man upon arriving in Australia were sent to the ………… Đáp án là: Female Factory Vì: Female convicts who were not claimed by any man upon arriving in Australia were sent to the Female Factory 89 Fill in the blanks: ……… is Australia's largest island Đáp án là: Tasmania Vì: Tasmania is Australia's largest island 90 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following is the responsibility of the Senate? Đáp án : To consider the bills Vì : (Its role is to consider and perhaps propose amendments to the Bills) 91 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… It is general acknowledged that the Prime Minister and the Cabinet at the federal level is the centre of the Australian parliamentary power Đáp án : T Vì : (The Prime Minister and his Cabinet at federal level is the acknowledged centre of Australian parliamentary powers.) 92 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….The European settlement in Australia started in 1788 in Sydney Đáp án là: T Vì: (After European settlement in 1788, Australia was politically organized as a number of separate British colonies) 93 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following was responsible for some fine buildings in Sydney? Đáp án : Francis Greenaway Vì : (Francis Greenaway, a convict architect who had been convicted of forgery, was responsible for some fine buildings that still stand in Sydney today.) 94 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ………The continent of Australia is the largest island in the world Đáp án là: T Vì: (With a coastline of 30 000 kilometres and a land area of 682 300 km2, it is the largest island in the world.) 95 Fill in the blanks: ………was established as a free colony, but turned to convict labour in 1850 Đáp án là: Western Australia Vì: Western Australia was established as a free colony, but turned to convict labour in 1850 96 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: The Governor-General is………………… Đáp án là: the formal head of the executive branch of the government Vì: (Formally, the executive branch of government is headed by the Governor-General who is the representative of the Queen.) 97 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following was Governor-General of NSW? Đáp án là: Lachlan" Macquarie Vì: (Macquarie took over as governor in 1810) 98 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Victoria and South Australia were established as convict colonies Đáp án : F Vì : (Victoria and South Australia, both established in the 1830s, were settled as 'free', or non-convict, colonies.) 99 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Convicts' wives in England were discouraged from following their husbands to Australia Đáp án là: T Vì : (Many wives of convicts made desperate efforts to be brought out to live with their husbands The majority of requests were denied.) 100 Fill in the blanks: Canada is quite a new country, it first became a political entity in .when four provinces - Quebec, Ontario; New Brunswick and Nova Scotia joined together Đáp án là: 1867 Vì: (In 1867 Canada was born when Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia all joined together.) 101 Fill in the blanks: Canada consists of provinces and territories But most Canadians live in the south of the country, along the 49th parallel Đáp án là: 10 102 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): Officially, Canada refers to itself as a multicultural society within a bilingual framework Đáp án là: T 103 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): The majority of the Canadian population lives in an area not far away from the Canadian-US border Đáp án là: F Vì: (About 90 per cent of the population is estimated to live within a few hundred kilometers of the Canadian-American border, in a climate that is much less extreme ) 104 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): Canada is the largest country in North American continent Đáp án là: T 105 Fill in the blanks: The first generation of children who were born in NSW were called………… Đáp án là: currency children Vì: The first generation of children who were born in NSW were called currency children 106 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: When did the British take over the continent of Australia and declare it "terra nullius"? Đáp án là: Late 18th century Vì : (It was the British who took over the country in the late 18th century, declaring it to be "terra nullius" – an unowned wasteland which could, legitimately, be colonised.) 107 Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F): Provincial governments are responsible for the local economy, education and health system Đáp án là: T 108 Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government? Đáp án : The Prime Minister Vì: (the most important person in Canadian government is the Prime Minister 109 What is the other official language besides English in Canada? Đáp án là: French 110 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ………White sealers and pastoralists exploited the indigenous people's knowledge of the land and created wealth for the colonizers Đáp án là: T Vì: (On both islands the sealers abducted young indigenous women and used their manual and intellectual labour to catch and prepare the seal skins and the meat and blubber from which the sealers extracted their profit.) 111 Fill in the blanks: Multiculturalism has caused something of a problem in that Canadians often feel they lack a “ ” Đáp án là: national identity Vì: (Multiculturalism has caused something of a problem in that Canadians often feel they lack a "national identity.") 112 Fill in the blanks: Canada consists of 10 provinces and territories But most Canadians live in the south of the country, along the 49th parallel Đáp án là: 113 Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F): In history, British Columbia agreed to join confederation on condition that the railroad would be built to the west coast Đáp án là: T 114 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal? Đáp án : Sheep Vì : (An indigenous Australian might say that they have Kangaroo Dreaming, or Wombat Dreaming./ The kangaroo, an animal indigenous only to Australia was known in 15th century China.) 115 Fill in the blanks: Canada preferred to establish a nation based on ……., order, and good government Đáp án là: peace 116 Fill in the blanks: Many people use the notion that American society is a melting pot while Canada is described as a ……… Đáp án là: mosaic ... ethnicity Đáp án là: F Vì: (1 in 20 are of non-European ethnicity) Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council? Đáp án. .. decline Đáp án là: absolute Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced relative decline rather than absolute decline 28 Pupils from the ages of ……… mainly attend state-run primary schools Đáp án là:... law and Đáp án là: conventions Vì: The British Constitution consists of statute law, common law and conventions 30 …… Both the US and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900 Đáp án laf: F