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19.Tower of LondonAdult | £18.00 | Child (5-12) | £9.50 |
Family (Up to 2 adults & 6 children) | £50.00 | Middle School Student | £15.50 |
Tuesday to Saturday:9a.m.to 5:30p.m.Sunday & Monday:10a.m.to 5:30p.m.
●1st November to 28th February
Tuesday to Saturday:9a.m.to 4:30p.m.Sunday & Monday:10a.m.to 4:30p.m.
Exception:24th-26th December & 1st January (Closed)
●Description
HM Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London,England.It was founded towards the end of 1066.It was built to frighten and control Londoners and to prevent foreign attackers.It's now a symbol of London and Britain and one of the world's leading tourist attractions.
●The White Tower
The White Tower,which gives the entire castle its name,was built by William in 1078,and was a disliked symbol of cruelty.
●Royal Beasts
The Royal Beasts is the earliest zoo in London!You can see sculptures (雕像) of lions,tigers,elephants and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be at the Tower and what became of them.You can also hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed,watered and housed as well as different accidents when the public got a little close!
●Crown Jewels
The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the time when Henry III was in power.The Jewel House was built specially to house the royal treasure(财富).When money was needed,the treasure could be sold.The treasure allowed the ruler to enjoy independence from the upper classes,and thus was closely watched.
●Prisoners of the Tower
Come and see what life was like imprisoned in the tower.Experience the sights,sounds and letters five hundred years ago.
56.If Mr.and Mrs.Green take their 6-year-old twin daughters to the Tower of London,they will spend at least£B.
A.36 B.50 C.40 D.55
57.What was the aim of the building of the Tower of London?C
A.To make it a home for rulers.
B.To show the wealth and power of the country.
C.To put Londoners under control and protect the country.
D.To protect Londoners and fight against the enemy.
58.Why did people hate the White Tower in the past?A
A.The tower stood for cruel ruling.
B.It cost Londoners their lives and money to build the tower.
C.It could bring people bad luck.
D.In the Tower the kings ordered people to do lots of hard work.
59.Which of the following could give a hand when the country was short of money in history?D
A.Prisoners of the Tower.
B.Royal Beasts.
C.The White Tower.
D.Crown Jewels.
分析 本文是一篇广告布告类阅读,文章主要介绍了参观伦敦塔的时间,门票价格以及伦敦塔的简要介绍.其中修建伦敦塔是为了恐吓和控制伦敦居民,防止外国入侵者.
解答 BCAD
56.B细节理解题.根据表格中Family (Up to 2 adults & 6 children)家庭票(2个成人6个孩子)要花费£50.00,可知,格林夫妇带着6岁的双胞胎女儿参观伦敦塔至少花费50元.故选B项.
57.C细节理解题.根据Description中的叙述 It was built to frighten and control Londoners and to prevent foreign attackers.可知修建伦敦塔是为了恐吓和控制伦敦居民,防止外国入侵者.故选C项.
58.A 细节理解题.根据The White Tower中The White Tower…was a disliked symbol of cruelty.可知伦敦白塔是令人厌恶的残忍象征.故选A项.
59.D推理判断题.根据Crown Jewels 中When money was needed,the treasure could be sold.可知需要钱时,可以卖掉这些财宝.可以判断Crown Jewels是正确的.故选D项.
点评 本文考察学生的理解推断能力以及细心程度,只要抓住文章的关键词,采用寻读的方法查找细节,就能找到正确答案.

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