1.
I promise not to cheat on this exam. I understand that looking up any information about the exam online or from any book constitutes cheating. I also promise not to share information about the question with people who have not taken it yet.
2.
美国联邦法律规定未满__________岁的人不能喝酒。
Explanation
The correct answer is 21. According to federal law in the United States, individuals under the age of 21 are prohibited from consuming alcohol. This law is in place to promote responsible drinking habits and protect the health and safety of young individuals, as alcohol can have negative effects on developing brains and bodies.
3.
关于美国驾照的规定,下面哪个是对的?
Correct Answer
D. 美国各州对考取learner's permit的年龄有所不同,一般在14到18岁之间
Explanation
美国的驾照考试分为笔试和路考。各州对考learner's permit的年龄有所不同,但是,考取learner's permit的不能独自开车,如开车必须有人陪同。9个月或1年后可以考正式驾照,通过后可以独自开车。
4.
在美国,孩子们每年在___月___日会敲门索要糖果。
Correct Answer
10月31日
October 31
31st October
10/31
10.31
Explanation
In the United States, children go trick-or-treating on October 31st to ask for candy. This is a common tradition celebrated on Halloween, where kids dress up in costumes and go door-to-door in their neighborhoods, knocking on doors and saying "trick or treat" to receive treats like candy or small toys. October 31st is widely recognized as the date for Halloween festivities in the United States.
5.
《WSJ》的英文全称或中文名是______________。
Correct Answer
Wall Street Journal
华尔街日报
Explanation
The correct answer is "Wall Street Journal" which is the English name for 《WSJ》. It is also referred to as "华尔街日报" in Chinese.
6.
在美国,每年1月最后一个星期天或2月第一个星期天开始举行橄榄球的年度冠军赛,这个年度冠军赛的名字是__________。(中文或英文)
Correct Answer
超级碗
Super Bowl
Explanation
超级碗Super Bowl国家美式足球联盟的年度冠军赛,胜利者被称为“世界冠军”。
7.
北京时间(CST)跟美国东部的时间(EST)一直相差12个小时。
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
美国每年11月初会实行冬令时,3月会初改为夏令时,所以,北京时间(CST)与美东时间(EST)在3-10月相差12小时,11-2月相差13小时。
8.
下面关于美国K-12的说法,哪个是错的?
Correct Answer
C. 美国高中有四个年级,9年级称为First Grade,10年级称为Second Grade,11年级称为First Senior, 12年称为Second Senior。
Explanation
在美国高中,9年级称为Freshman,10年级为Sophomore,11年级为Junior,12年为Senior。不要以为Freshman都是指大学一年级。
9.
下面关于美国的大学的说法,哪个是对的?
Correct Answer
D. 一般来说,美国大学生可以在大学二年级或者三年级时选专业。
Explanation
Liberal Art是Liberal Art and Sciences的简称,所以Liberal Art College翻译为文理学院。Liberal Art College只提供大学本科学位,除了及少数学校外,都没有研究生的学位课程,而University是综合大学的统称,包括大学里所有的学院、本科和研究生院。
10.
被称为“黑色星期五Black Friday”的日子是在什么节的后一天?
Correct Answer
感恩节
Thanksgiving
Explanation
The correct answer is Thanksgiving because Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, and Black Friday is known as the day when many retailers offer significant discounts and sales. Therefore, Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving.
11.
7月4日是美国的什么节日?(用英文回答)
Correct Answer
Independence Day
Explanation
The correct answer is "Independence Day" because it is a holiday celebrated in the United States on July 4th. It commemorates the day when the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, declaring the United States' independence from Great Britain.
12.
跟美国大学生打交道时,也要注意着装,但是不需要每天穿不一样的衣服。
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
如果一个人穿着昨天的衣服,别人会认为他彻夜未归。英文中甚至还有一个词叫walk of shame。
13.
(接上题)孩子们在敲门的时候会说______________(请写英文)
Correct Answer
trick or treat
Explanation
When children go door-to-door on Halloween, they often say "trick or treat" as a way of asking for candy. This phrase has become a traditional part of Halloween celebrations and is used to indicate that the children will either perform a trick or receive a treat, depending on the homeowner's response.
14.
(接上题)这一节日的英文名是______________。
Correct Answer
Halloween
Explanation
Halloween is the correct answer because it is the English name for this particular holiday. Halloween is a widely celebrated holiday on October 31st, known for its traditions of dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, and carving pumpkins. The name "Halloween" is derived from "All Hallows' Eve," which refers to the evening before All Saints' Day, a Christian holiday.
15.
每年春分月圆之后第一个星期日是纪念耶稣基督在十字架受刑死后复活的节日,这个节日的英文名是__________。
Correct Answer
Easter
Explanation
The correct answer is Easter. Easter is a Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. It is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox. The word "Easter" is derived from the Old English word "Ēastre" which is believed to be named after a pagan goddess of spring and fertility.