B. Laozi
C. Zhuangzi D. Mencius
304. Traditionally in China, a woman should be faithful to her husband for her whole life and live by Three Obediences and Four Virtues. Which of the following statements is NOT one of the Three Obediences? [D]
A. to her father before marriage B. to her husband after marriage C. to her son upon her husband’s death D. to her family and ancestors for her whole life
305. A gourmet refers to a person who____. [D] A. is interested in taking photographs
B. loves to travel around the world and tries new things C. studies sociology and archeology
D. is interested in the pleasure of food and drink
306. Taichi (Taiji Boxing) and Baguazhang (Eight-Diagram Palm Exercise) developed during the____. [D]
A. Qin Dynasty B. Song Dynasty C. Ming Dynasty D. Qing Dynasty
307. Which of the followings is NOT a function of martial arts? [D] A. Improving health
B. Cultivating one’s minds and souls C. Curing diseases
D. A method of promotion
308. The Spring and Autumn Period, and the Warring State Period were the golden ages for academic study and resulted in different schools of philosophical thinking. Which of the following is NOT from that period? [D]
A. Laozi B. Mencius C. Hanfeizi D. Sima Qian
309. According to the book, Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine, Yin stands for the A. earth B. confusion C. conservation
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following EXCEPT____. [D]
D. serenity
310. The first fossil remains of____, a kind of Chinese ape-man living 7 million to 2 million years ago, were discovered in 1927 at Zhoukoudian. [D]
A. Lantian Man
B. Yuanmou Man C. Upper Cave Man D. Peking Man
311. In ancient Chinese architecture, people usually put a fishtail-shaped ornament, chiwen, at both ends of the main ridge on their roofs for the purpose of____. [A]
A. keeping away fire
B. drawing away evil
C. acting as a lightning rod D. avoiding water
312. Greenpeace is an international organization that works for____. [A] A. environmental conservation B. human rights protection C. agriculture development D. world peace
313. Which of the following people from the West is one of the greatest world travelers in ancient times; he who came to China during the Yuan Dynasty and stayed for 17 years? [A]
A. Marco Polo
B. Giuseppe Castiglione C. Marc Aurel Stein
D. Ibn Battuta
314. China joined the World Trade Organization in what year? [A] A. 2001 B. 2000 C. 1997 D. 2003
315. The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is in____. [A] A. Geneva
B. Washington D.C. C. Copenhagen D. New York
316. Three pillars of the world economic system include the following EXCEPT____. [A] A. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development B. World Trade Organization
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C. International Monetary Foundation
D. World Bank
317. Which of the following statements is correct about cheongsam? [A] A. It is also known as the qipao originally worn by Manchu women. B. The name “cheongsam” came from Shanghai dialect.
C. Cheongsam is very complicated to make and calls for a lot material. D. Cheongsam is a male dress with distinctive Chinese features.
318. Which of the following is one of the earliest Chinese musical instruments? [A] A. Pottery Xun
B. Bronze Chime bells C. Copper Gone D. Bamboo flute
319. Which of the following is a string instrument? [A] A. Guqin B. Suona C. Xiao D. Xun
320. The meaning of the word yuan in the Yuan Dynasty is____. [A] A. “broad new horizon”, from The Book of Changes B. “Vitality”, from Dao De Jing
C. “broad new horizon”, from The Analects of Confucius D. “Vitality”, from The Book of Changes
321. Roles in Yuan Zaju performances include the following EXCEPT____. [A] A. Sheng (young male roles) B. Dan (female roles) C. Jing (clown or devil) D. Mo (male roles)
322. Which of the following is NOT true about jade? [D] A. It was defined as “the most beautiful stone” in the dictionary of the Eastern Han Dynasty. B. Ancient Chinese considered jade sacred for making divine vessel.
C. Ancient Chinese believed that jade helped stave off corrosion and evil spirits. D. The color of jade fades with the passing of time.
A. burial objects B. art works
C. articles for daily use D. ornaments
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323. Tang tri-colored ceramics were created as____. [A]
324. The first emperor to propose simple burial was____, who abolished the luxurious tomb customs. [A]
A. Liu Xiu in the Eastern Han Dynasty
B. Pu Yi, the last emperor in the Qing Dynasty
C. Shi Huang, the First Emperor in the Qin Dynasty D. Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty
325. Which of the following is NOT included in Family Planning Policy in China? [A] A. Abortion encouragement B. Later child bearing C. One child per couple D. Later marriage
326. Which of the following has the largest elderly population in the world? [A] A. China B. the U.S. C. India D. Japan
327. Silk Road is a network of ancient trade routes between China and____. [A] A. the Mediterranean B. India C. England D. Egypt
328. The earliest Western architecture still existing in China is____. [A] A. Ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Macao B. The Bund in Shanghai C. Yuanmingyuan in Beijing D. St John’s Cathedral in Hong Kong
329. The tomb for Emperor Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty is____. [A] A. Zhaoling Mausoleum B. Xiaoling Mausoleum C. Qianling Mausoleum D. Dingling Mausoleum
330. Which of the following UNESCO World Cultural Heritages is located in Guangdong? [A]
A. Kaiping Diaolou and Villages B. Ancient City of Ping Yao C. Dazu Rock Carvings D. Leshan Giant Buddha
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331. Which of the following is NOT true about the Leshan Giant Buddha? [B] A. At the time of its construction it was the tallest statue in the world. B. It is a statue of Sakyamuni.
C. It was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. D. It is the largest carved stone Buddha in the world.
332. Which of the following is the biggest in-land lake in China? [B] A. Taihu Lake B. Qinghai Lake C. Poyang Lake D. Dongting Lake
333. Which of the following is the lowest place in China? [B] A. Dongting Lake B. Aydingkol Lake C. Qinghai Lake D. Taihu Lake
334. Red color is used in Chinese national flag because ____. [B] A. it stands for Chinese culture B. it stands for revolution C. the people voted it D. it stands for prosperity
335. Emperors of ancient China regarded____as the son of the Emperor of Heaven, from whom they received their own authority to rule the people. [B]
A. Mount Huashan B. Mount Taishan C. Mount Huangshan D. Mount Hengshan
336. Which of the following is a popular tourist destination in Xinjiang? [B] A. Mount Qingcheng B. Kanas Lake C. Mount Yuntai D. Shangri-la
337. Which of the following mountains is NOT listed both as the World Cultural Heritage and World Natural Heritage? [C]
A. Mount Taishan B. Mount Wuyi C. Mount Lushan D. Mount Huangshan
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2010全国导游大赛知识问答题（英文）
Multiple Choice Questions
Directions: Choose the best answers from A, B, C or D for the following questions or incomplete statements. There is only ONE correct answer for each of them.
1.What idea is NOT included in the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence? [C] A. Mutual non-aggression B. Equality and mutual benefit C. Mutual trust D. Peaceful coexistence
2.Chinese tourists are not allowed to get involved in dangerous activities, such as pornography, taking drugs, and ____. [B]
A. smoking
B. gambling
C. taking commissions D. visiting friends
3. The basis for a successful resolution of the Taiwan issue will be “one country, two systems” and _____. [B]
A. Reform and opening up B. Peaceful reunification
C. One China
D. Long-term coexistence
4. Whether the tour guide is strict in disciplines of foreign affairs or not is a test of the guide’s ____, self-respect, national dignity and integrity. [A]
A. patriotism
B. property C. social status D. Leadership
5. When an American tourist has lost his passport and there is no way to get it back, the tour guide should report to____first to gain a document to confirm the loss. [D]
A. the local government
B. the local public security bureau
C. the America Embassy D. the tour guide’s travel agency
6. The professionalism of a tour guide does NOT include____. [C] A. appearance and manners B. language competence
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C. rank
D. attitude toward work
7. To handle complaints successfully, a tour guide should do anything but____. [B] A. listen carefully B. avoid eye-contact/communication C. use sympathy D. show sincerity
8. What should NOT be omitted in a tour guide’s welcome speech? [A] A. The guide’s self introduction B. The entertainment planned for the guests C. The history of the host country D. Information about the airport
9. A tour guide should be able to express his or her ideas in an accurate, clear, vivid and____way in the target language. [D]
A. ironic B. stuttering
C. honest D. humorous
10. What kind of personality is necessary for a top tour guide? [A] A. Personable B. Introverted C. Taciturn D. Self-conscious
11. Which was China’s tourism theme for 2009? [A] A. Eco Tourism B. Folk Art Tours C. Vocation and Leisure Tour D. “Year of Red Tourism”
12. When a tourist suddenly falls seriously ill on a sightseeing trip, the guide should first send him to____. [A]
A. the nearest hospital immediately B. the best hospital of the nearest city C. the best hospital in his own country D. the hospital only for foreigners
13. Which of the following constitutes the most important unit in Chinese society? [C] A. The individual B. The government
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C. The family
D. The school
14. The Grand Academy （太学） was first founded in the ____ Dynasty. [C] A. Han B. Shang C. Zhou D. Xia
15. Picture signs that represent things are called ____. [B] A. pictograms B. ideographs C. telegrams D. phonograms
16. Which of the following is among the traditional American values? [A] A. Equality of opportunity B. Kinship
C. Spiritual wealth D. Respect for nature
17. The five stars on China’s national flag symbolize____. [B] A. the five areas of the country
B. the unity of people under the leadership of the CCP C. the 56 national minorities
D. the dawn of a new day over the vast land of China
18. The final imperial examination presided over by the emperor in the feudal society is____.[C]
A. provincial examination
B. metropolitan examination C. the palace examination D. civil service exam
19. In feudal China, Five Constant Virtues defining social behavior are benevolence, righteousness, ____, wisdom and sincerity. [A]
A.courteousness B.intelligence C.practice D.honesty
20. The concept of Yin and Yang and the____provided the intellectual framework of much of Chinese scientific thinking. [B]
A. Five Stars
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B. Five Agents
C. Four Elements D. Four Classics
21. The Six Ancient Capitals in China are Xi’an, Nanjing, ____, Kaifeng, Luoyang and Beijing. [D]
A. Zhengzhou B. Tianjin C. Chengdou D. Hangzhou
22. Tri-color Tang pottery refers to the glazed ceramic that mainly has the colors of ____on one object. [B]
A. red, green and blue
B. red, green and white C. yellow, green and white
D. red, green and blue
23. The abacus was invented in China during the____Dynasty. [A] A. Song B. Tang
C. Zhou D. Yuan
24. The earliest paper made from____ appeared during the 2nd century. [D] A. grass B wool
C. tree leaves D. hemp fibers [C]
A. red B. black C. white D. yellow
25. In Beijing Opera face patterns, the dominant____stands for treachery and machination.
26. Beijing Roast Duck originated in the imperial kitchens of____. [A] A. Jinling (today’s Nanjing) B. Chang’an C. Luoyang
D. Xi’ an
27. China’s Three Porcelain Capitals are Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province, Dehua in Fujian
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Province and____ in Hunan Province. [A]
A.Liling B.Changsha C.Hengyang D.Xiangtan
28. The key elements of the traditional Chinese gardens are hills, water, architecture and ____. [B]
A. Fengshui
B. flowers and trees C. rocks D. scenery
29. Among China’s best preserved ancient towns, the ancient town of Lijiang and the ancient town of____are inscribed on the list of World Cultural Heritage. [C]
A. Zhouzhuang
B. Shexian C. Pingyao D. Langzhong
30. Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Books? [D] A. The Great Leaning B. The Mencius
C. The Analects of Confucius D. The Book of Rites
31. In Chinese culture, the four supernatural animals are the dragon, the phoenix, the unicorn and ____. [C]
A. the lion B. the tiger
C. the tortoise D. the elephant
32. China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains are Mount Jiuhua, Mount Wutai, Mount Emei, and____. [A]
A. Mount Putuo
B. Mount Wudang C. Mount laoshan D. Longhu
33. The Silk Road ran from Chang’an to____near the Mediterranean. [D] A. India B. Greece C. France
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guide? [C]
A. Adopting a relaxed, attentive and open stance.
B. Having friendly mannerisms with a relaxed smile and expressive facial expressions. C. Tightly crossed arms. D. Facing the group.
270. Which of the following is a positive non-verbal gesture for a tour guide? [D] A. Continually rubbing face, eyes, hair and other parts of the body. B. Shaking hands in a cold and weak manner. C. Having hands on hips.
D. Keeping a comfortable physical distance.
271. Which of the flowing is NOT appropriate for decent grooming? [B] A. Well-shaven or well-trimmed facial hair. B. Overpowering perfumes.
C. Clean and well-presented hair.
D. Fresh breath and pleasant body odor.
272. Which of the following is not an appropriate manner for a good listener? [A] A. Flicking your hair when listening. B. Allowing silence.
C. Listening without interrupting the other person. D. Facing the person and adopting open gestures.
273. What should be avoided as a guide when addressing an audience? [A] A. Feeling uncomfortable with the audience’s silence. B. Breathing deeply and evenly.
C. Balancing the body with a few natural movements. D. Having eye contact with each person in the coach.
274. Before going to the airport to meet a tour group, the guide should check the arrival of the flight with the____. [C]
A. travel agency
B. ticket booking office
C. Dairport
D. hotel where the guests are going to stay
275. Which of the following should you call first in case of the death of a tour member when you work for an international tour group? [C]
A. embassy of the tour member in Beijing.
B. family member of the tour member in his home country. C. Travel agency of the tour guide. D. local tourism administration.
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276. A tour guide should first report to the____after an incident occurs? [A] A. travel agency he works with B. local tourism administration C. local government
D. China National Tourism Administration
277. The Shanghai World Expo is held between____. [C] A. April 10 and September 15, 2010 B. March 1 and August 31, 2010 C. May 1 and October 31, 2010 D. February 1 and October 1, 2010
278. The host city of the 2011 World Horticulture Expo is____. [A] A. Xi’an B. Luoyang C. Guangzhou
D. Kunming
279. Islam is the dominant religion in____. [C] A. Viet Nam B. Singapore
C. Malaysia
D. The Philippines
280. The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in____. [A] A. Brazil B. Argentina C. Mexico D. Uruguay
281. The earliest paper money, a Chinese invention, is from what dynasty? [C] A. Qin B. Zhou C. Song D. Yuan
282. The denomination and the words \of the Chinese currency are printed in Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur and____ .[A]
A. Zhuang
B. Korean C. Hui
D. Manchu
283. Dragon boat race is a popular activity for the Chinese held on the Dragon Boat Festival
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Day which falls in the____of the year. [B]
A. late spring time B. early summer C. early autumn D. late autumn
284. Most public and comprehensive museums in China began to open admission-free to visitors starting from____.[C]
A. 1978
B. 1988 C. 2008 D. 2010
285. Mona Lisa (also known as La Gioconda) is a 16th century portrait painted in oil on a poplar panel by Leonardo da Vinci during____. [A]
A. Italian Renaissance
B. French Revolution
C. European Industrial Revolution D. American Independence War
286. Mount Huangshan was entered on the UNESCO heritage list in 1990 as a____site in China. [C]
A. cultural B. natural C. mixed
D. universal
287. The official city flower of Luoyang is the____. [D] A. magnolia B. pomegranate C. chrysanthemum D. peony
288. Qing Ming Festival observed by Chinese is commonly known to the Westerners as____.[D]
A. Ancestor’s Day
B. Day of the Dead C. Martyr’s Day
D. Tomb Sweeping Day
289. Which of the following does not make a good gift for a newly-wed couple in China? [B] A. bottle of wine B. umbrella
C. pair of pillow cases
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D. porcelain vase
290. What is usually served first in a Chinese banquet? [A] A. soup B. a hot dish C. A cold dish D. fruit
291. Japanese are trained to avoid too much direct eye-contact because they____. [C] A. don’t want others to know what they are thinking
B. are shy
C. want to show their respect to the person to whom they are talking D. want to avoid embarrassment
292. In ancient Chinese philosophy, everything in the world resulted from a balance of Yin and Yang. Yang could refer to the following EXCEPT___. [D]
A. male B. day C. summer D. passive
293. The following ideas formed the basis of Confucian philosophy EXCEPT____. [D] A. importance of the family B. respect for one’s elders
C. reverence for the past and for one’s ancestors D. meaning of death
294. In the____, people developed the Ancient Egyptian civilization. [D] A. Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys B. Indus River valley C. Yellow River valley D. Nile River valley
295. Chinese life was arranged according to the lunar calendar for 3,000 years and did not adopt the Gregorian calendar until after____. [D]
A. 1840
B. 1900 C. 1949 D. 1911
296. Chinese astronomy divides the year into twenty-four parts, known as the 24 jieqi (solar terms), based on the____. [D]
A. movement of the moon around the earth B. latitude of the sun on the ecliptic
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C. latitude of the sun on the equator
D. longitude of the sun on the ecliptic
297. Jingzhe in the 24 Jieqi (solar terms) means____. [D] A. Spring Equinox B. Grain in Ear C. Pure brightness D. Waking of Insects
298. Which of the following events ended two-thousand-years of imperial rule in China? [D] A. 1898 Boxer Movement B. 1937 Anti-Japanese War C. 1949 Liberation D. 1911 Revolution
299. ____is/are often used during the Spring Festival by Chinese people to scare off evil spirits and ghosts with their loud pop. [D]
A. Kitchen God B. Door Guards
C. Red lantern D. Firecrackers
300. ____is/are a traditional food treats for the Lantern Festival. [D] A. Steamed buns B. Pancakes
C. Dumplings D. Yuanxiao (Sweet dumplings)
301. The traditional dragon dance originated in ancient China and is meant to____. [D] A. scare off evil spirits and ghosts B. take charge of family’s affairs C. pray for more children
D. bring good weather and good harvests
302. Macao was governed by____before its return to China in 1999. [D] A. France B. Spain C. England D. Portugal
303. The saying that “Neither riches nor honors can corrupt him; neither poverty nor lowly conditions can make him swerve from his principles; and neither threats nor force can bind him” was from____. [D]
A. Confucius
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200. Christianity was first introduced into China in the____. [C] A. Sui Dynasty B. Han Dynasty C. Tang Dynasty D. Song Dynasty
201. The most widely used Chinese architectural structure was the____. [C] A. stone structure B. straw structure C. wooden frame structure D. copper frame structure
202. Which of the following is NOT a typical Buddhist architecture? [B] A. Temple
B. Huabiao (Ornamental Column) C. Pagoda
D. Grotto
203. Traditional Chinese cuisine attaches less importance to____than Westerner cuisine. [D] A. Color B. Fragrance
C. Taste D. Nutrition
204. There are many inland rivers in China, the longest of which is the____. [D] A. Yangtze River B. Yellow River C. Yili River D. Tarim River
205. Which of the following is an example of a barrier lake? [B] A. Tianchi Lake of Mountain Changbai B. Jingpo Lake C. West Lake D. Dianchi Lake drums? The____. [D] A. Uygur
B. Li C. Miao
D. Zhuang
207. Which of the following ethnic groups in China has the largest population? [B]
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206. Which of the following ethnic groups in China is famous for the production of bronze
A. Hui B. Zhuang C. Tibetan D. Han
208. Which of the following ethnic groups prefers wearing white clothes and is known as “the people in white”? The ____. [A]
A. Korean B. Hui C. Bai D. Dai
209. Which of the following is NOT a taboo for the Kazak people? [D] A. Counting the cattle of the host
B. Women’s passing from the front of the elders C. Touching children on their heads
D. Eating lamb
210. The largest collection of books in ancient China was the____. [C] A. Four Books B. Five Classics
C. Complete Library of the Four Branches of Literature D. Book of Poetry
211. A person who passed the palace examination was entitled____. [D] A. zhuangyuan (top candidate in the imperial examination)
B. bangyan (one who placed second in the imperial civil service examination) C. tanhua (one who placed third in the imperial examination) D. jinshi (Successful candidate in the imperial examination)
212.Which of the following writing styles was used for the imperial civil service examinations in ancient China? [C]
A. Running script B. Cursive hand C. Regular script D. Official script
213. Which of the following calligraphers was famous for running script? [A] A. Wang Xizhi B. Wang Xianzhi C. Yan Zhenqing
D. Zhang Xu
214. Which of the following religions is indigenous to China?[D]
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A. Christianity B. Buddhism C. Islamism D. Taoism
215. Which of the following Christian terms is used in Protestantism? [D] A. Pope
B. Scarlet Archbishop C. Father D. Pastor
216.Which of the following roof styles in Chinese traditional architecture is used in important constructions? [A]
A. The double-eaved, gable roof
B. The double-eaved, hip roof C. The hanging gable roof
D. The hard gable roof
217. The highest brick tower that still exists in China is the____. [B] A. tower in Songyue temple, Dengfeng, Henan B. tower in Kaiyuan temple, Dingzhou, Hebei
C. three-tower of Dali, Yunnan
D. Tianning temple tower in Beijing
218. Which of the following statements about the gods of the four directions in ancient China is NOT true? [C]
A. Green dragon on the east.
B. White tiger on the west. C. Golden phoenix on the north. D. Scarlet bird on the south.
219. A city gate named Xuanwu indicates a____direction. [A] A. north B. south C. east D. west
220.The Five Agents of metal, wood, water, fire and earth represent five colors, among which____stands for water. [A]
A. black B. red C. green D. yellow
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221. Chinese martial arts have benefited from all the following EXCEPT____. [D] A. Confucianism B. Daoism
C. military strategy D. ancestral worship
222. The 2010 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in China named - “Center of Heaven and Earth” is located in____province. [D]
A. Shandong
B. Fujian C. Sichuan D. Henan
223. The term \ A. Concerned with soil utilization B. by the educated and discerning C. motivated by cultural interests
D. in pursuit of learning and scholarship
224. Which of the following is the theme for World Tourism Day in 2009? [A] A. Tourism celebrating diversity.
B. Tourism enriches.
C. Tourism: a vital force for world peace.
D. Youth tourism: cultural and historical heritage for peace and friendship.
225. Which of the following statements is NOT true? [A]
A. The construction of Buckingham Palace was earlier than that of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
B. Stonehenge is Britain’s greatest national icon, symbolizing mystery, power and endurance. C. The Eiffel Tower is taller than the Oriental Pearl in Shanghai.
D. The Little Mermaid is a popular tourist attraction in Copenhagen, Denmark.
226. Which of the following foods is uniquely Japanese? [B] A. Couscous B. Sashimi C. Kimchi D. dumplings
227. Which of the following is NOT listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List? [C] A. Angkor Watt
B. Yellowstone National Park C. The Silk Road D. Hadrian’s Wall
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228. Generally speaking, an increase in the value of a country's currency against other currencies is likely to____. [C]
A. decrease the country's residents' travel abroad B. have no effect on residents' travel abroad C. decrease tourism from other countries
D. have no effect on tourism
229. Which of the following statements is true? The____ [C] A. Taj Mahal is older than the Terra-cotta Warriors. B. Terra-cotta Warriors are older than the Pyramids.
C. Pyramids were constructed about 4,500 years ago.
D. Pyramids and Taj Mahal were built at around the same time.
230. The Merlion is the symbol of____. [C] A. Denmark B. Japan C. Singapore D. New Zealand
231. Which of the following airlines is based in Hong Kong? [D] A. Air New Zealand B. Bangkok Airline C. Air China
D. Cathay Pacific
232. Moxibustion is used to treat disorders by burning____to smoke certain points of the body. [B]
A. roots of willow trees B. dried wormwood plant C. twigs of pine trees D. leaves of poplar trees
233. The tendency for an individual or a group to imitate the behavior of another and to assimilate it as its own is known in sociological terms as____. [C]
A. accommodation B. Cassimilation C. demonstration effect D. replication
234. Chinese wolfberries are native to northwest China; the best are found in____. [D] A. Qinghai Province
B. Shaanxi Province C. Gansu Province
D. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
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235. Which of the following dynasties in China was the first to have a recorded history? [B] A. Xia B. Shang C. Zhou D. Qin
236. Among the major beverages of the world, which is consumed by the largest number of people? [B]
A. Cocoa B. Tea C. Coffee D. Beer
237. In ancient times, the four main harbors for exporting Chinese porcelain were in____. [C] A. Dalian City, Tianjin City, Yantai City and Rizhao City B. Qingdao City, Ningbo City, Shanghai City and Beihai City C. Guangzhou City, Quanzhou City, Xiamen City and Macao D. Weihai City, Lian Yungang City, Hong Kong and Haikou City
238. If Gaius Julius Caesar from the Roman Empire had traveled to China, which of the following Chinese emperors might he have met? [B] A. Emperor Qin Shihuang B. Emperor Han Wudi C. Emperor Tang Taizong
D. Emperor Ming Taizu
239. Which natural scene is inscribed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in Shandong Province? [B]
A. Penglai Pavilion
B. Mount Taishan C. Mount Laoshan
D. The Lake at Daming Park
240. A person named William Jefferson Clinton is usually addressed by his friends and relatives as____. [A]
A. Bill B. William C. Jeff D. Clinton
241. Traditional Japanese cuisine is mainly restricted to____. [A] A. rice, vegetables, fish and fruits B. rice, beef, vegetables and fruits
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C. noodles, rice and vegetables
D. bread, fruits, vegetables and rice
242. Which is the most popular Japanese drink? [B] A. Whisky B. Sake C. Wine D. Brandy
243. Which of the following is the largest ethnic group in Thailand? [D] A. Muslims B. Cambodians C. Vietnamese D. Chinese
244. The city wall of Xi’an is 13.7 kilometers, which is approximately equivalent to____. [B] A. 4 miles B. 8.5 miles C. 15 miles D. 27 miles
245. Which of the following drinks is the first thing that Americans want in a restaurant as soon as they sit down at a dinner table? [B]
A. Beer B. Ice water
C. Orange juice D. Apple juice
246. Which of the following do most Americans like to have at the dinner table before their main course is served? [A]
A. salad B. soup C. dessert D. bread
247. Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. falls on the____? [D] A. first Thursday of November B. second Thursday of November C. third Thursday of November D. fourth Thursday of November
248. Which of the following foods do Americans eat for Thanksgiving Day? [C] A. roast goose and apple pie B. roast chicken
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C. roast turkey and pumpkin pie
D. roast lamb and strawberry pie
249. East Germany and West Germany reunited in____? [D] A. 1960 B. 1970 C. 1980 D. 1990
250. Which of the following ranks number one in term of the number of ethnic groups in China? [D]
A. Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
B. Tibet Autonomous Region
C. Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region D. Yunnan Province
251. Christopher Columbus sailed to America during the____Dynasty in China? [C] A. Song Dynasty B. Yuan Dynasty C. Ming Dynasty D. Qing Dynasty
252. The first commercial high-speed maglev train in China was put into operation in____?[B]
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai C. Tianjin
D. Shenzhen
253. Which of the following is similar to the Chinese word Longtao used in Beijing Opera?[D]
A. musician
B. stage supervisor C. cosmetician
D. actor with only a “walk-on” role
254. Which province is the home town of Hua’er, a unique form of folk song in northwest China? [D]
A. Gansu
B. Shaanxi
C. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
D. Qinghai
255. The headquarters of the United Nations World Tourism Organization is in____. [C]
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A. Paris B. London C. Madrid D. New York
256. In India, shaking the head indicates____. [B] A. sadness B. approval C. happiness D. nervousness
257. Which city in Europe is nicknamed “The Capital of Europe”? [D] A. Paris B. Berlin C. London D. Brussels
258. Austria is where the famous composer____was born. [B] A. Beethoven B. Mozart C. Brahms
D. Chopin.
259. Which of the following is considered the national sport of Spain? [C] A. yachting B. swimming C. bullfighting
D. boxing
260. Which of the following reasons is the cause of the tilt of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy____? [B]
A. excessive use of underground water
B. unstable soil foundation C. earthquake D. rammed earth
261. Which of the following is the only city in the world that spans two? [A] A. Istanbul. B. Cairo. C. Jerusalem. D. Alger.
262. European seniors kiss the juniors on the____. [C] A. cheek
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B. hand
C. forehead D. nose
263. Which of the following cities in the Middle East is considered “the hotel capital of the Middle East”? [D]
A. Damascus B. Kuwait C. Manama D. Dubai
264. Which of the following museums houses the Chinese painting mentioned by Premier Wen Jiabo Living in the Fuchun Mountains? The____ .[D]
A. Palace Museum in Beijing
B. Shanghai Museum
C. Fujian Provincial Museum
D. Taipei Palace Museum
265. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from____to America. [D] A. Germany B. Spain
C. Portugal D. France
266.Where is the statue of Christ the Redeemer which is famed as one of the new eight wonders of the world? [A]
A. Brazil
B. Argentina C. Peru D. Bolivia
267. Which of the following statements for eco-tourism is NOT correct? [D] A. The local government should inform the tourists about what is prohibited. B. The local people should inform the tourists about what is prohibited.
C. Tours guide should inform the tourists what is prohibited.
D. Tour guides should encourage tourists to purchase products made from rare animals.
268. What is NOT an appropriate way to memorize a person’s name? [C] A. Repeat the person’s name to yourself.
B. Speak the person’s name right after introduction. C. Ask the other person with the person present.
D. Remember the physical feature of the person.
269. Which of the following is a negative non-verbal expression when you work as a tour
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