2024年WSC世界学者杯正在火热报名中，为了帮助同学们更好地备战赛事，机构为各位参赛选手准备了系列模拟题，本篇为通识Social Studies模拟练习题。
什么是WSC?
「The World Scholar's Cup（WSC）世界学者杯源于美国，是一项受到耶鲁大学官方支持的全球中学生学术奥林匹克竞赛，自2007年创立以来，已经发展成为全球范围内备受瞩目的学术赛事，每年吸引了来自100多个国家，超40万名学生的参与，参赛者在这一场金牌国际学术盛宴中从更多角度和层面提升学术素养，用轻松的方式讨论严肃的全球议题，找到学习的真正乐趣。」
参赛组别
Junior组：2010年1月1日之后（含1月1日）出生
Senior组：2010年1月1日之前出生
（若队伍中有一人为高级组年龄段，则整组将按照高级组进行评比）
竞赛亮点
影响力大：风靡 70 多个国家 的全球中学生学术活动，耶鲁大学 官方支持并承办冠军轮，助力 世界名校申请
规模庞大：每年 140+ 城市，超 6 万 名学者同台竞技，参与全球排名
学术性强：围绕 全球主题 的跨学科学术挑战，涵盖科学、社会学、历史、艺术、文学、通识6 大学科
奖项丰富：设立各类特色奖项，区域轮超过60% 的高获奖率，鼓励学术探索、激发学习热情，让小学者们在思考中了解世界。
WSC核心学术环节
竞赛语言：英语
比赛内容：世界学者杯每年会围绕一个主题 (Theme)，通过跨学科、主题性探究式等独特的学习方式，展开对六大学科领域的深度探究与竞技，从而启发青年学者们对不同学科的兴趣，培养团队合作、国际沟通、创新与思辨等核心素养，成就未来学者与领袖。
六个学科：通识（Special Area）, 历史（History）, 科学（Science&Technology）, 艺术（Art&Music）, 社会学（Social Studies）和文学（Literature &Media）
2024世界学者杯主题：“Reimagining the Present ”——重设当下
六大学科竞赛环节的题目将围绕这个主题展开。重设当下是一个富有挑战性的命题，既需要历史知识的支持，也需要批判性思维的启发。学生可以从新的视角审视历史事件，探讨不同版本的历史记忆，思考人类在面对过去时应秉持的态度等问题，这将培养学生的历史意识和开阔视野。
Scholar's Chanllenge
「下面30道题属于六大竞赛主题中的Social Studies部分，题目围绕2024年WSC世界学者杯的年度主题“Reimagining the Present”——重设当下，备赛新一轮WSC赛事的同学可以拿来练练手，以提升对WSC知识挑战环节与团队竞答环节的知识掌握能力。这份模拟题的难度系数不低，但通过练习，同学们可以找到自己的知识盲区，在备赛的最后阶段有针对性地进行加强复习。」
You will have 20 minutes to complete 30 questions. When you do this test, you can choose multiple options. (During this perod, you will NOT be allowed to use external resources, whether it be a study quide,notes,or talking to friends.)
1.When was San Francisco’s Chinatown founded? |
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| A | Mid-18th century |
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| B | Mid-19th century |
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| C | Mid-20th century |
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| D | Mid-21th century |
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2.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Tang dynasty outfits? |
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| A | loose |
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| B | flowing designs |
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| C | vibrant colors |
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| D | Dark colors |
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3.Which of the following is NOT Thai food? |
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| A | Pad Thai |
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| B | Tom Yum soup |
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| C | Sweetandsourfillet |
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| D | Green Curry |
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4.Where was President Abraham Lincoln shot? |
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| A | Ford’s Theatr |
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| B | Chernobyl |
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| C | Alcatraz |
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| D | Nagasaki |
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5.What does GroundZero refer to? |
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| A | the site of the second atomic bomb dropped by the United States during World War II | ||
| B | The locaton where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated |
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| C | The site of the first atomic bomb dropped during World WarII |
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| D | The site of the 911 terrorist atacks in NewYork City | ||
6.How did 19th century French artists predict the future of the world? |
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| A | A series of letters |
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| B | A series of postcards |
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| C | A series of movies |
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| D | A series of opera |
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7.Which science fiction novel () did the concept of the meta-universe come from? |
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| A | Ready player One |
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| B | Snow CRASH |
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| C | The Wandering Earth |
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| D | Interstellar |
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8.What was the predecessor of the Internet? |
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| A | NSFNET |
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| B | ETHERNET |
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| C | ARPANT |
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| D | DECNET |
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9.What was the theme of the 1939 New York World's Fair? |
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| A | Building the world of tomorrow |
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| B | Ships and the sea |
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| C | Man in the space age |
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| D | The era of discovery | ||
10.Which country built the Crystal Palace for the World's Fair? |
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| A | England |
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| B | New York |
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| C | Iceland |
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| D | India |
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11.What businesses do Mennonites in Belize often work in? |
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| A | farming |
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| B | Business |
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| C | Tourism |
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| D | Industry |
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| 12.Which of the following is NOT thefamous characteristic of the Amish? |
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| A | simpleliving |
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| B | plaindress |
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| C | Not good at communicating with people |
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| D | avoidance of modern technology and conveniences |
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13.What is a black box phone? |
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| A | A mobile phone shaped like a black box |
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| B | A phone that requires a black box to link to |
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| C | smartphone with abundant features and functionality |
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| D | non-smartphone with limited features and functonality |
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14.Which of the following is the author of a painting “black belt”? |
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| A | HowardArkley |
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| B | ChadWrigh |
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| C | Archibald Motley |
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| D | Malvina Reynolds |
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| 15.What Australian artist Howard Ackerley is known for? | |||
| A | Abstractionism |
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| B | Futurism |
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| C | The depiction of suburban landscapes and domestc architecture |
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| D | The depiction of cityscapes and neighborhood buildings |
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| 16.What period of Mexican society is depicted in"Mexico Today and Tomorrow" ? | |||
| A | 18th century |
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| B | 19th century |
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| C | 20th century |
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| D | 21th century | ||
17.Which artist does "Comrade Lenin Cleanses Earth of Filth" belong to? |
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| A | Viktor Deni |
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| B | Diego Rivera |
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| C | Leonard Koscianski |
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| D | Archibald Motley |
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18.Which of the following is the author of“Writing a Poem Is All I Can Do for You” |
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| A | John Keats |
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| B | Dylan Thomas |
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| C | Joyce Kilmer |
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| D | Wu Sheng |
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19.Which of the following information about “To Autumn” is false? |
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| A | "To Autumn" is a poem by English Romantic poet John Keats. |
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| B | The poem celebrates the beauty and abundance of the autumn season |
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| C | The poem conveys a sense of gratitude and acceptance for the passage of time. |
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| D | The poem offers a poignant meditation on the fragility of life and the enduring power of art and imagination. | ||
20.Which of the following information about “A Song on the End of the World” is false? |
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| A | "A Song on the End of the World" is a poem by Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz. |
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| B | The poem was written in 1944 during World War II. |
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| C | The poem reflects on the limitations of language and the power of poetry to express emotions and convey meaning. |
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| D | The poem contemplates the destructive forces of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. | ||
21.Which of the following information about “A Song on the End of the World” is correct? |
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| A | Braschi's writingis imbued with a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world, offering glimpses into the lives of ordinary people and the mysteries of existence. |
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| B | Braschi's writing often reflects her experiences as a Latinx immigrant in the United States, offering insights into cultural displacement and the search for belonging. | ||
| C | Braschi's writing often explores themes of love, memory, and resilience. |
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| D | Braschi's writing often delves into the social and environmental consequences of rapid development, highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities and the complexities of modern life. |
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| 22.Which of the following information about "Fat Southern Men in Summer Suits" is false? | |||
| A | "Fat Southern Men in Summer Suits" is a poem by Canadian poet Anne Carson. |
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| B | The Poem portrays a scene of Southern life. |
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| C | The Poem captures the image of overweight men dressed in summer suits. |
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| D | The Poem was published in 21th century. |
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| 23.Which of the following was not the cause of Quibi‘s failure? | |||
| A | misjudged market demand |
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| B | competition from established streaming services |
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| C | a lack of compelling content |
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| D | environmental violations |
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24.Which of the following companies faced legal issues related to safety, environmental violations and customer complaints? |
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| A | Theranos |
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| B | Nikola |
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| C | Life at Sea Cruise |
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| D | Bitconnect |
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25.Which of the following information about Cryptocurrencies is false? |
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| A | Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies |
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| B | Cryptocurrencies use cryptography for security |
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| C | Cryptocurrencies operate on decentralized networks based on blockchain technology. |
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| D | Cryptocurrencies can’t enable secure, peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. | ||
26.Which of the following information about Ponzi Schemes is false? |
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| A | Ponzi schemes are fraudulent investment schemes . |
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| B | Ponzi schemes rely on a continuous influx of new investors to sustain the illusion of profitability. |
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| C | Ponzi promise high returns to investors but generate low legitimate profits. |
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| D | Ponzi schemes are named after Charles Ponzi, who famously perpetrated such a scheme in the early 20th century. |
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27.Which of the following information about Fansubbing is false? |
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| A | Fansubbing is the practice of creating official subtitles for foreign-language media. |
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| B | Fansubbing can infringe on copyright laws if done without permission from the copyright holders. |
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| C | Fansubbing is often done out of passion and a desire to share content with wider audiences. |
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| D | Legalizing fansubbing could promote cultural exchange and accessibility but may also undermine the rights of content creators and distributors. |
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| 28.Which of the following information about"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is false? | |||
| A | "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is a poem by English Romantic poet William Wordsworth |
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| B | "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" was published in 19th century. |
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| C | The poem describes the poet's experience of encountering a field of rose |
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| D | The poem reflects on the power of nature to inspire awe and uplift the human spirit. |
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29.Which of the following about The new flag of Mozambique is false? |
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| A | Mozambique changed its national flag in 1983 after gaining independence from Portugal. |
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| B | The new flag has a red triangle on the hoist side containing a yellow star. |
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| C | The new flag features a horizontal tricolor of green, black, and yellow. |
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| D | The flag change reflected Mozambique's aspirations for independence, unity, and progress. |
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30.Which of the following about The new flag of South Africa is false? |
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| A | South Africa changed its national flag in 1894 . |
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| B | The new flag incorporated elements representing unity, diversity, and reconciliation. | ||
| C | The new flag included colors representing the nation's major racial groups and a Y-shape that symbolizes the convergence of diverse elements into a unified whole. |
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| D | The new flag was seen as a symbol of national unity and progress. |
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