• There are two parts to the test including 50 questions.

• You will be scored 0.2 points for each correct answer.

• You have to transfer your answers to a separate answer sheet.

ANSWER SHEET

PART I: BRITISH CULTURE & SOCIETY

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4

1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2.

3. 3. 3. 3.

4. 4. 4. 4.

5. 5. 5. 5.

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PART II: AMERICAN CULTURE & SOCIETY

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4

1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2.

3. 3. 3. 3.

4. 4. 4. 4.

5. 5. 5. 5.

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PART I: BRITISH CULTURE & SOCIETY

SECTION 1: On the answer sheet, write A, B, C, or D that indicates the best answer to each
question. (1 pt)

1. In the UK, the term “High Street” is used to describe The main business street
2. Fish and chips is a traditional British dish.
3. What does CBI stand for in the UK? Confederation of British Industry
4. The British Isles is a geographically term which includes two large islands: Great
Britain and Ireland
5. The National Press organization dominates the newspaper publication in Britain?

SECTION 2: On the answer sheet, write True or False for each statement. (1 pt)

1. The wars of Roses were a series of dynastic wars fought between supporters of two rival
branches of the royal: the house of Lancaster and Montague. F
2. Parliament can pass, repeal and alter any of Britain’s laws. T
3. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have separate systems of education. They
have in common that education is required from ages five to sixteen. T
4. Painting has been always strong in Britain. F
5. British people are interested in quality of food and eat very slowly. F

SECTION 3: Fill in the blanks with the missing information. On the answer sheet, write no
more than three words for each blank. (2pts)

1. Margaret Hilda Thatcher was a British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th
century. A Soviet journalist called her the "_Iron Lady _", a nickname that became associated
with her uncompromising politics and leadership style.
2. A kilt with shirt is traditional dress for men in _ Scotland .
3. British Parliament includes the House of Lords, the House of Commons, and _ the Monarch
.
4. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. Located in the
City of Westminster, it is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a rallying
point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis.

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5. The_ Union Jack _ is the national flag of the UK. It is a combination of the cross of St
George, the cross of St Andrew and the cross of St Patrick.
6. On 14th October 1066, an invading army from Normandy defeated the English at the Battle of
Hastings. On Christmas day that year, the Norman leader, Duke William was crowned king of
England. He is known in popular history as “ William the conqueror”.
7. There are certain stereotypes of national character which are well known in Britain. For
instance, the Irish are supposed to be great talkers, the Scots have a reputation for being careful
with money, and the Welsh are renowned for their singing ability.
8. Stonehenge appears to function as a kind of __ astronomical _ clock and it was used by the
Druids for ceremonies making the passing of the seasons.
9. King Alfred was not only an able warrior but also a dedicated scholar and a wise ruler. He is
known as “__Alfred the Great _________” – the only monarch in English history to be given
this title.
10. If you want to call the police in the UK, dial: __999_________.

SECTION 4: Answer the questions below. On the answer sheet, write no more than three
words for each answer. (1 pt)

1. What is the main religion in Britain? Christianity

2 . What does MP stand for? Member of Parliament
3. From what age can British people be asked to server on a jury? 18
4. Who is the patron saint of England? Saint George
5. What is the most popular free time activity in the UK? Watching TV

PART II: AMERICAN CULTURE & SOCIETY

SECTION 1: On the answer sheet, write A, B, C, or D that indicates the best answer to each
question. (1 pt)

1. Where is Silicon Valley located ?

A. Los Angeles
B. San Jose
C. Chicago
D. San Francisco
2. What is the central cultural goal of American education?
A. Equality of opportunity
B. Equality of outcome
C. Universalization of culture
D. Universalization of curricula

3. The 13 stripes of USA flag represent ___________.

A. The thirteen main Religions
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 B. The thirteen American Colonies
C. The thirteen Bristish Colonies
D. The first thirteen Presidents of the U.S
4. The U.S society has been likened to a “Salad Bowl”. That means:
A. It is a place where immigrants of different cultures or races form an integrated society.
B. It is a place where immigrants and their children still retain cultural characteristics
of their ancestors.
C. It is a place of all the many different nationalities and ethnic groups which have gone into
the making of America.
D. It is a place of specific makers which would make them much different from their
neighbors.
5. What did Harry Truman do to end the war with Japan?
A. Organized the building of fighter planes
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C. Accepted the League Nation
D. Increased the Cold War between the united states and Japan

SECTION 2: On the answer sheet, write True or False for each statement. (1 pt)

1. The U.S. is not strong at agriculture. F

2. Many Americans don’t prefer to be their own bosses. F
3. The capital city Washington D.C is located in Virginia state. T
4. English is an official language of the U.S. F
5. Education in the U.S is a national concern, a state responsibility, and a local function. T

SECTION 3: Fill in the blanks with the missing information. On the answer sheet, write no
more than three words for each blank. (2pts)

1. The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in the middle

of New York Harbor, in Manhattan, New York City. The statue is an icon of__ freedom _ and
of the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad.
2. Each of the three branches of the U.S government serves as a check on the others, and the
powers given to each are carefully balanced by the powers of the other two. This is the reason
why the U.S government is called a system of “_checks and balances _”.

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3. The federal government consists of three departments: the President, the Congress, and _ the
Supreme Court _ .
4. _ Las Vegas _ is the most populous city in the U.S of Nevada. The city bills itself as The
Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its consolidated casino–hotels and
associated entertainment.
5. Most Americans currently consider the Democratic Party more liberal, and the Democrats are
often thought of as associated with labour, while the Republicans with __ business and
industry _.
6. Most schools in the U.S start at the _ kindergarten _ level. There are some school districts
that do not have this beginning phase, and others which have an additional “pre-school” one.
7. American economy is a “__free enterprise _” system that is the economic principle or
system of minimum government control or regulation of business.
8. In the U.S, a “baby shower” is a way to celebrate the pending birth of a child by presenting
gifts to the mother at a party. The term “shower” is often assumed to mean that the expectant
mother is "showered" with _ gifts _ .
9. _ Blue jean _ is still a fashion trend and an enduring symbol of American pop culture.
10. _ Neil Alden Armstrong / Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and the first person
to walk on the Moon. He died on August 25, 2012, at the age of 82, after complications from
coronary artery bypass surgery.

SECTION 4: Answer the questions below. On the answer sheet, write no more than three
words for each answer. (1 pt)

1. When do American people celebrate their Labor Day? First Monday in September
………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What is the longest river in the United States? Mississippi
………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. What U.S city has the highest population? New York
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. How many years can a person serve as U.S President? 8 years
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5. America was originally composed of how many states? 13 states
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