美国社会与文化课后练习题.doc

“美国社会与文化”课后练习题 I. 单选 Which of the following statement is CORRECT about the geographic location of the United States of America? South of North America, southern temperate zone; South of North America, northern temperate zone; North of North America, northern temperate zone; North of South America, southern temperate zone. The boundary line between America and Mexico, starts from the mouth of the Rio Grande River and finally ends at the ___________ seashore. A. Atlantic B. Pacific C. Indian D. Oceanic 3. _________, known as the Eastern Coastal Plain, is a wide strip between the Atlantic and the Appalachians. A. Mexico seacoast B. Caribbean seacoast C. Bering seacoast D. Atlantic seacoast 4. Rocky Mountains stretch all the way from ________ to _________. A. Mexico, the Arctic B. Mexico, the Atlantic C. Alaska, the Atlantic D. Alaska, Mexico 5．The Yellow Stone National Park is located in __________. A. the Grand Canyon B. the Rocky Mountains C. the Death Valley D. the Willamette Valley According to functionalist perspective, which one is not mentioned as the function of education? Providing custodial care Promoting national unity Reducing unemployment Teaching knowledge and skills “Head Start” movement was conducted to __________. Give every child equal opportunity to receive education. Bring those who were at disadvantage to have equal opportunity to receive education. Initiate an optional course in school. Improve the academic performance of students. Regarding the education reforms, _________. New paradigm supporters are confident in markets. Systemic reformers believe in consumers. The new paradigm and the old one are totally different. Both the reforms reached good result. Which of the following is related closely to religion? public schools Private schools Community schools Parochial schools For the schools at local level, _____________. the