Question

【题目】Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city.London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people.It sits by the River Thames.London has a history of more than 2000 years.Because all over the world are familiar with the city's red doubledecker (双层的) buses and black taxis.

People

The British Empire used to rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London.They have brought with them their own languages and cultures.More than 300 different languages are spoken in London.

Culture

London is known for its museums.One important museum is British Museum.It is the oldest public museum in the world.There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery.Besides, London is also home to arts, such as theatre and music.The Globe Theatre, which was popular in the late 16th and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare's central London.

Tourist attractions

London has many wonderful places to visit.For example, the wellknown Clock Tower, a 320foothigh tower, was called the Big Ben.Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace.The members of royal (皇家的) family of England live there.Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London.

【1】What's the population of London?

A. Less than 7 million. B. Only 7 million.

C. More than 7 million. D. Nearly 7 million.

【2】How many museums are there in London according to the passage?

A. two B. three C. four D. five

【3】The members of royal family of England live in ________.

A. the Big Ben B. Buckingham Palace

C. Hyde Park D. British Museum

【4】Which of the following is NOT mentioned (提及) in the passage?

A. The Location of London. B. The history of London.

C. The interesting places in London. D. The food in London.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】B

【4】D

【解析】

本文介绍了伦敦的地理位置，历史，人口，文化和名胜。

【1】C

细节理解题。根据London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people.可知伦敦的人口是7百万多，故选C。

【2】B

推理判断题。根据One important museum is British Museum.It is the oldest public museum in the world.There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery.可知伦敦的博物馆有：不列颠博物馆，国家美术馆和泰特美术馆，因此一共有三个博物馆，故选B。

【3】B

细节理解题。根据Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace.The members of royal (皇家的) family of England live there.可知皇家成员住在白金汉宫，故选B。

【4】D

推理判断题。根据文中的London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people.It sits by the River Thames.London has a history of more than 2000 years.和London has many wonderful places to visit.可知本文提到了伦敦的位置，历史和名胜，但是没有提到那里的食物，故选D。