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【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A, B, C, D), 选出最佳选项。
C
Westminster Abbey, founded in 1065, was the King's place of residence until the 16th century. Since 1066, the Norman Conquest, it has been the “Royal church”—the place where kings and queens are crowned when they take the throne(即位).
It has also been the site of many royal weddings and funerals. King George VI, got married there in 1923; twenty four years later, his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Phillip there; on April 29, 2011, Prince William also married Kate Middleton there. While fourteen years ago, the funeral service for Princess Diana, William's mother, took place there.
It is also famous for its Poets’ Corner, which has been the traditional burial ground of the most famous English poets, writers and playwrights.
Today it is still a working church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. All are welcome to attend the regular services.

Address

Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, London, SW1P3PA

Nearest Tube Station

Westminster
St. James's Park

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday:9:30 am---4.30 pm
Wednesday:9:30 am---7:00pm(last admission 6:00pm)
Saturday:9:30pm---2:30pm(last admission1:30pm)

Tickets:

Individuals:
Adult £18.00

Over 18 students: £15.00 (on production of a valid student card)
Schoolchildren(11—18years old) £8.00
Child under 11 free accompanied by an adult

Do pay a visit to the Poets' Corner, where are tombs and memorials for such well---known writers as Geoffery Chaucer---father of English Literature, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy(Refer to next page for more or surf its official website:www.westminister-abbey.org). The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is an attractive story of a body brought back from France after the First World War.College Garden is thought to the oldest garden in England at nearly 1,000 years old.
(1)According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Westminster Abbey has been the king's residence for over 1,000 years.
B.About fifty years after Queen Elizabeth II got married, Princess Diana died.
C.All famous English poets, writers and playwrights can be buried in the Abbey.
D.From Monday to Saturday, one can visit the Abbey at any time in the day.
(2)How much will a couple with two children(aged 17 and 19) at least pay for a visit to the Abbey?
A.£62.
B.£59.
C.£50.
D.£48.
(3)Famous sights in the Abbey are recommended to see EXCEPT________.
A.the Poet's Corner
B.the Grave of the Unknown Warrior
C.the College Garden
D.St. James's Park
(4)This passage is most likely from a(n) ________.
A.advertisement
B.website
C.guidebook
D.poster

【答案】
(1)B
(2)B
(3)D
(4)C
【解析】本文是一篇介绍旅游景点的文章,主要介绍了Westminster Abbey,这个地方的景点,以及相关的门票费用,历史故事等等。
(1)B推理判断题。根据文中, on April 29, 2011, Prince William also married Kate Middleton there. While fourteen years ago, the funeral service for Princess Diana, William's mother, took place there.可知1997年的时候默安娜王妃去世,距离1923年伊丽莎白二世结婚相差约50年,故选B。
(2)B推理判断题。根据文中的票价可知,成人每人18英镑,18岁以上的孩子每人15英镑,18岁以下的孩子每人8英镑,现在一对夫妇和一个17岁及一个19岁的孩子总共花费59英镑,故选B。
(3)D考查细节理解题。根据文中最后一段可知,没有提及著名的景点包括St. James's Park,它仅仅是较近的景点,故选D.
(4)C考查主旨大意题-根据文中,All are welcome to attend the regular services,以及文中的价格介绍表,可知本文是一篇对旅游景点的海报介绍文章,故选C。

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C
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【题目】Richard Williams works hard. He’s clever, careful, and fast. His work is dangerous. Richard thinks of himself as a professional—a professional thief.

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