LFL General Knowledge Quiz

1. （接上题）这一节日的英文名是______________。

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.

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.

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2. 被称为"黑色星期五Black Friday"的日子是在什么节的后一天？

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.

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.

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3. 在美国，孩子们每年在___月___日会敲门索要糖果。

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.

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.

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4. 7月4日是美国的什么节日？(用英文回答)

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.

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.

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5. 《WSJ》的英文全称或中文名是______________。

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.

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.

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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）

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”。

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”。

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7. 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__________。

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.

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.

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8. （接上题）孩子们在敲门的时候会说______________（请写英文）

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.

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.

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9. 美国联邦法律规定未满__________岁的人不能喝酒。

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.

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.

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10. 北京时间(CST)跟美国东部的时间(EST)一直相差12个小时。

True

False

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。

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。

11. 下面关于美国的大学的说法，哪个是对的？

Liberal Art College就是我们所说的文科学校。

在美国，称为University的大学一般都比称为College的大学高一个级别。

Liberal Art College和University都有本科和研究生学位。

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。

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。

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。

12. 下面关于美国K-12的说法，哪个是错的？

K-12是指从幼儿园到12年级。

一般来说，美国介于小学和高中之间的学校叫Middle School或Junior High School。

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。

美国的基础教育系统包括公立学校和私立学校。

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。

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。

13. 关于美国驾照的规定，下面哪个是对的？

美国的驾照考试只有路考

在美国，一个人不管多大，只要通过笔试和路考，可以马上拿到驾照独自开车

在美国，所有人只要到16岁的人就可以通过考试得到learner's permit，但是不能独自开车,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。

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

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。

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。

14. 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。

True

False

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。

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。

15. 兄弟会和姐妹会是美国大学里重要的学生组织，兄弟会和姐妹会的英文分别是__________。

兄弟会

姐妹会

兄弟会Fraternity和姐妹会Sorority来源于拉丁语，意思分别是“兄弟”和“姐妹”，这种组织一般流行于美国大学本科时期。兄弟会可以自愿参加，但是那些“potential members”会被“members”各种整，被整的这个阶段叫做"rush week"或者formal recruitment，所以那个阶段你常常可以看到很多学生在白天特别疲惫。兄弟会常常举行party，但也常常跟性、酗酒、毒品联系在一起。可是参加兄弟会是扩充人脉的一种捷径，对毕业后找工作等可能会有很大的帮助。

Explanation

兄弟会Fraternity和姐妹会Sorority来源于拉丁语，意思分别是“兄弟”和“姐妹”，这种组织一般流行于美国大学本科时期。兄弟会可以自愿参加，但是那些“potential members”会被“members”各种整，被整的这个阶段叫做"rush week"或者formal recruitment，所以那个阶段你常常可以看到很多学生在白天特别疲惫。兄弟会常常举行party，但也常常跟性、酗酒、毒品联系在一起。可是参加兄弟会是扩充人脉的一种捷径，对毕业后找工作等可能会有很大的帮助。

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Lfl General Knowledge Quiz